558 Everyone, Please Wait! (2/2)

”The ground?”

”That's too realistic… This is my first time seeing such a vast expanse of land…”

”And the seven suns in the sky—is this the Endless Possibilities Array Formation?”

As the others discussed in hushed tones, Wang Baole, Zhao Yameng, and Kong Dao quickly gathered in a circle. They confirmed that the key indeed couldn't be kept in a storage bag. They kept the key near their hearts and looked around them. They had seen vast lands like this before and weren't as shocked as the cultivators from the Vast Expanse Dao Palace. However, they did spend some time staring at the seven suns in the sky. They began to discuss via voice transmissions.

”Based on the rules, we have to be careful of everyone around us!”

”Let's form our own team later instead of following the others!” As the three conversed, many disciples around them had completed their inspection of the area. Something flickered in their eyes. Even though they all were part of the same faction, many couldn't help their caution. They began to retreat from one another and keep a safe distance from one another. Some chose to leave immediately, racing into the distance. Others, after some consideration, chose to approach their friends and form a team.

Soon, more than a hundred out of the two-hundred-strong faction chose to leave the area. Feng Qiuran's personal disciple, Lu Yun, hadn't spared Wang Baole and his group a single glance. He led more than thirty disciples, who chose to follow him, away.

Wang Baole and the other two looked at one another. They stepped back with the intention of leaving this place as well. A group of cultivators with Xu Ming as their leader stood nearby. A cultivator stood next to Xu Ming, seemingly conducting a quiet conversation with the latter. He turned his head, and upon seeing Wang Baole's departure, suddenly dashed towards them in pursuit.

”Everyone, please wait!”

They weren't standing that far away from him. His actions immediately drew Kong Dao's hostility, and a sudden blood lust surged from Kong Dao's person as he locked his eyes onto his target. Zhao Yameng's eyes flashed as well. With a flip of her right hand, she summoned a compass. It gave off waves of inscriptions that flickered dark and bright.

Only Wang Baole remained unfazed as if nothing had happened. He turned and stared at the cultivator approaching them.

He didn't slow down as they stared, coming to a complete stop only after nearing them. He was a young man and appeared to be at the early-stage Core Formation realm. Even though he was at the same level of cultivation as Zhao Yameng and Kong Dao, the expression on his face was clearly arrogant. The smile on his face did nothing to hide that. Instead, it gave others the impression that he was superficial and insincere.

”Our three fellow Daoists from the Federation. I am Liu Wenju!” the young man said, then cupped his fists and gave them a slight salute. He didn't give them a chance to speak and continued immediately.

”Fellow Daoists, this trial is extremely dangerous. It tests not only one's cultivation but also one's understanding of its rules. I will speak the truth. You will not survive long here. Since that is the case, could you perhaps hand your keys over to Senior Brother Xu Ming?” He phrased his words as an inquiry, but his tone was assertive and full of confidence. It was as if he felt that there was nothing wrong with Wang Baole and his team handing over their keys. In fact, it was the right and natural thing to do.

”In fact, I'm not sure if you're aware. Senior Brother Xu has promised his master Elder Feng that he will do his best to win one of the top three placements. Elder Feng will gift the Federation with the awarded leaf from the Hyacinthus Tree. You'll be helping yourselves if you hand your keys to Senior Brother Xu.” Liu Wenju smiled as he spoke. He stretched his right hand out towards the three.

Upon hearing what he had said, Kong Dao narrowed his eyes then looked towards Wang Baole. There was a look of contemplation on Zhao Yameng's face. The three of them looked at one another. They could see what they were all thinking. Zhao Yameng turned towards Liu Wenju and smiled faintly. Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.

”Senior Brother, we are sorry, but we wish to help ease Elder Feng's burden in this trial as well. This is also what Elder Feng has requested of us.”

Liu Wenju raised his eyebrow when he heard Zhao Yameng's refusal. He eyed the three of them. With displeasure in his eyes, he turned and returned to Xu Ming. He whispered something to the latter, then pointed at Wang Baole and his team. Xu Ming laughed and shook his head as if he wasn't bothered at all. He then spoke casually. His words fell straight into the ears of Wang Baole and his teammates.

”To each his own. I look forward to seeing how you'll be easing my master's burden. Haha! Take care!” Having said that, he turned and led the dozen or so cultivators away, flying off into the distance.