AST 2076 - Breaking the Formation, Giving Her the Parry Heavenly Fate Treasure Pagoda and the Ancient Temple (1/2)

“Do you also feel that something’s wrong with these Chinese Parasol Trees?” asked Shen Huang while looking at Qing Shui.

Qing Shui shook his head and said, “It’s not just thoughts, there is indeed something wrong; this is a strange formation.”

“Will it help if we cut down the trees?” Shen Huang asked.

“I’d say, my lady. If we cut them down, this will become a mystery forever. Everything will be buried or even destroyed, though the latter is more likely to happen.” answered Qing Shui.

“Then, can you break the formation? Didn’t you say that there is no formation you cannot break?” Shen Huang said, smiling.

“Of course I can break it… Hehe, I just need some time,” Qing Shui replied with a smile. He began to walk towards the sky; he intended to see what kind of formation this was from the top. He was definitely one of the best in the Continents at understanding the intricate workings of formations.

His formations’ knowledge originated from the primordial era. Though the formations in the Nine Continents were from the ancient era, there were many similarities. Hence, Qing Shui felt confident that he would be able to break the formation, though he was still unsure.

After searching for a long time, Qing Shui still wasn’t able to achieve any result. Actually, Shen Huang didn’t have many expectations either, and thus, she didn’t feel too disappointed with such a result... Qing Shui let her ride the Dragon Slaying Beast to check if there were any treasures in the surroundings.

Qing Shui sat on the ground and stared at the trees. The time was ticking slowly.

When Shen Huang came back and saw Qing Shui sitting on the ground motionless, she walked over, smiling. She said, “If you can’t see anything, it’s fine. After all, it’s said that this formation was left behind by an ancient expert and it’s waiting for the right person.”

“I keep having this feeling that there’s something wrong. It’s just that the time isn’t right or something. Let’s keep waiting for a while.” Qing Shui didn’t look back.

Qing Shui was stubborn and didn’t give up easily. It was afternoon, then mid-afternoon, and the sun had slowly moved into the west. The sun was setting and thousands of slanted golden rays shone into the valley, lighting up the patch of Chinese Parasol Trees.

When the woods were bathed in the glow of the setting sun, Qing Shui suddenly stood up. His eyes flashed with the Heavenly Vision Technique activating. He broke into a smile, as he exclaimed, “Haha, I’ve got it.”

Qing Shui wove swiftly between the Chinese Parasol Trees, and every so often, a tree fell down. About an hour later, Qing Shui returned. With a careless strike of his palm, a tree not far away toppled down.

With the toppling of the Chinese Parasol Tree, the forest suddenly became a much clearer sight to behold. The tallest tree in the forest was actually a giant palace. It was grand and magnificent despite its simple architecture and desolation.

There wasn’t such a palace previously. In a forest, this massive one to boot, a palace reminiscent of an ancient temple atop such a titanic tree, would be enough to scare away someone who lacked the guts.

However, Qing Shui naturally wasn’t afraid. He and Shen Huang would enter the palace.

“You’ve really broken the formation?” Shen Huang looked at what was before her disbelievingly.

“Like I told you, there’s no formation that I can’t break. What do you think, ain’t I impressive?” Qing Shui grinned while boasting.

“What does this have to do with impressiveness?” Shen Huang side-eyed Qing Shui.

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Qing Shui and Shen Huang walked towards the mysterious palace together with the Dragon Slaying Beast and the Dragon Spider in front of them. Qing Shui was on guard, as he couldn’t foresee the danger that awaited them and didn’t know if the palace had any trap mechanisms within.

The palace was surrounded by gardens and the tallest Chinese Parasol Tree was in the garden in front of the palace.

The palace had a pitch-black entrance that towered impressively over them. Qing Shui reached out his hand slowly; he gently pushed the front doors open.