"Why?!"
The Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators immediately became dissatisfied. Some were brought by Core Formation stage Cultivators and had backing, so they were very confident.
Xing Water Sky chuckled, "Because we are Core Formation, and you are Foundation Establishment."
"Or do you want a free-for-all?"
"I'm afraid you don't even have the qualifications to participate. The aftermath alone would be more than you could handle."
The Foundation Establishment Stage and Qi Refining stage Disciples all looked upset, but it was indeed the truth.
If no rules were set and they fought indiscriminately, they would only be cannon fodder. Even their Core Formation Elders, their backing, couldn't help them, because once a great battle started, they would be too busy taking care of themselves.
An Elder of Wan Jianmen said, "Stop talking, there really needs to be a rule. Even if we want to compete, we should do it after we enter. Otherwise, losing our lives before even seeing any treasures would be too much of a loss."
"The Elder of Wan Jianmen is truly insightful. Our Xing Family has six Core Formation Cultivators, occupying one faction's quota. Does anyone have an objection?"
"Our Ten Thousand Dharma Gate also wants one!"
...
Facing the major powers, lone Core Formation Cultivators suffered greatly, but what did that have to do with them? They could enter freely anyway.
Therefore, not many people cared about this matter.
Currently, six factions had stepped forward to make declarations: Star Commerce Alliance, Tianyu Commerce Alliance, Ten Thousand Swords Sect, Three Immortals Sect, Ten Thousand Dharma Gate, and Jiyin Island.
Together, they accounted for six-tenths of the Core Formation Cultivators.
These six factions would jointly provide Middle Stage Spirit Stones to activate the Teleportation Array. For low-level Cultivators wishing to enter, Qi Refining stage Cultivators would pay thirty Spirit Stones each, and Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators would pay one hundred Spirit Stones each.
If everyone entered, it was estimated that the six major factions could make a small profit just from this entrance fee.
Li Feiyu whispered, "Brother Li, your Elder brother is quite shrewd. Are you all acting together this time?"
Xing Jueyi nodded, "Family orders, otherwise I wouldn't bother with him. Oh, by the way, Brother Li, come with us. You'll be safer too."
"No, I'm used to being alone!"
"Then be careful yourself."
The grand array on the jade wall lit up, and Core Formation stage Cultivators were teleported away by touching the jade wall.
Qi Refining stage and Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators who didn't want to participate had already left. The rest grudgingly paid the Spirit Stones, preparing to enter.
Of course, some were from the six major factions, and they naturally didn't need to pay Spirit Stones.
Before entering, Li Feiyu, fearing a random teleportation, temporarily put Crimson Crow into his Spirit Beast Pouch and only released it after entering.
Li Feiyu surveyed his surroundings, finding the Spiritual Qi here dense. His Divine Sense swept out, but he found no one within dozens of miles.
"It seems like a large place."
Li Feiyu pondered for a moment, then patted his Spirit Beast Pouch, calling out the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada.
They were exceptionally sensitive to dense Spiritual Qi. While it couldn't be called treasure hunting, objects emitting dense Spiritual Qi had a high probability of being treasures or rare Spiritual Plants.
Li Feiyu didn't fly around blindly; he simply followed the Soul Devouring Golden Cicada.
In just half a month, he had harvested several Spiritual Plants that were six or seven hundred years old, as well as a few good Artifact Refining Materials, some of which were quite rare.
If Li Feiyu had Harvest, then others naturally did as well. However, it was also because there were so many Spiritual Plants here, which ignited people's greed, leading to continuous bloody massacres everywhere.
Li Feiyu also saw several corpses on the way, but unfortunately, their Primordial Spirits had all dispersed, making it impossible to pull them into the Soul Devouring Yin Plate.
"Purple Monkey Flower, Heavenly Spirit Fruit, and Jade Marrow Ganoderma!"
These three were the main ingredients for refining the Southern Foundation Establishment Pill. Although they were of no use to Li Feiyu, he kept them, just in case other Pill Formulas might need them in the future.
Not long after, Li Feiyu heard shouts from afar.
"Everyone, be careful! There's a Demon Beast nearby that can conceal its aura!"
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a young Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator screamed. He was lifted horizontally into the air, his limbs flailing, and a large amount of blood flowed from his abdomen.
Everyone quickly scattered.
At this moment, a huge, two-zhang-tall spider covered in black fur appeared. One of its spider legs was impaled in the young Cultivator.
Not long after, the young Cultivator's eyes dimmed, and he died completely.
The black-furred spider flicked its leg, and the young Cultivator's corpse was thrown away.
The black-furred spider had eight eyes, each rotating. After making a "shaa shaa" sound, its body quickly faded again.
"Attack!"
A Core Formation stage Cultivator shouted loudly. The others also activated their Spells or Magical Artifacts to attack, but they hit nothing.
"Elder, what kind of Demon Beast is this? Even Divine Sense can't detect its trace, and it can turn invisible. How can there be such a terrifying Demon Beast in this world!"
The Core Formation Elder's face was grim. He had never encountered such a Demon Beast before.
However, he was experienced after all and discovered the black-furred spider's weakness. "Although that spider Demon Beast can turn invisible and conceal its aura, it cannot eliminate sound."
"Everyone, be quiet and fully sense your surroundings. Don't miss any rustling of leaves or grass!"
Li Feiyu put away the Golden Cicada, a slight smile playing on his lips as he watched the previous scene.
[Black Hidden Spider, ranked twenty-second on the Strange Insect List. Naturally possesses the ability to conceal its aura and turn invisible. Bloodthirsty and ferocious, agile in action. The silk it spits out is exceptionally tough and has both invisibility and aura-concealing effects. Fears fire.]
"It's very difficult for Cultivators of the same level to detect the Black Hidden Spider's tracks. It seems this is a Level Five Black Hidden Spider."
Li Feiyu muttered softly. His Divine Sense spread out, allowing him to perceive the Black Hidden Spider's tracks, thus judging it to be a Level Five Demon Beast.
After all, Li Feiyu's Divine Sense was as powerful as a Core Formation Middle Stage Cultivator's. If this Black Hidden Spider was Level Six or above, even he would be unlikely to discover it.
Li Feiyu rubbed his chin, quietly staying in the shadows, deciding to watch the tigers fight from the mountain.
Prey targeted by the Black Hidden Spider usually faced a relentless pursuit. Among those of the same level, it was very difficult to escape their chase.
Therefore, this group from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect was destined to have slim chances of survival.
"However, I remember the Ten Thousand Swords Sect had three Core Formation stage Cultivators, didn't they? Why is there only one here?"
"If that Core Formation Middle Stage Elder were here, they probably wouldn't be in such a predicament."
Not long into the battle, Disciples began to die one after another. The Core Formation Elder's face was ashen. He knew that if this continued, he himself would likely face a grim fate.
"It's too dangerous here. Scatter and escape. Every person who runs is one saved."
The Elder of Wan Jianmen immediately flew towards the sky. He felt that as long as he flew out of this forest, he could get rid of the Black Hidden Spider.
But the Black Hidden Spider had long since spun a large amount of transparent silk, setting up multiple obstacles above the forest. When the Elder of Wan Jianmen soared into the sky, he directly fell into this dense web of traps.
The spider web was very sticky, and there were so many of them that he found it difficult to break free for a while.
The other Disciples were all horrified and terrified, fleeing in all directions.
The Black Hidden Spider didn't pursue them. It knew that this old man was its big meal. It extended a spider leg, stabbing directly at the Elder of Wan Jianmen. The Elder of Wan Jianmen noticed the movement, and countless golden Sword Qi burst forth from his body.
Ding ding ding ~
The Black Hidden Spider was forced back and once again revealed its form.
"Such powerful Gold-element Sword Qi! Ten Thousand Swords Sect, it seems Xing Jueyi once said that Ten Thousand Swords Sect has a secret inherited Gold-element top-tier Cultivation Technique that only direct Disciples and Core Formation Elders can Cultivate."
Li Feiyu licked the corner of his mouth, his eyes showing excitement. "I hope his Storage Pouch has what I need."
Under the fierce Sword Qi attack, all the spider webs binding him broke.
The Elder of Wan Jianmen didn't want to get entangled with it. He turned and soared into the sky again. The Black Hidden Spider continuously leaped with the aid of trees, its sharp and hard spider leg stabbing towards his chest.
The Elder of Wan Jianmen wielded his Magic Treasure long sword, unleashing powerful Sword Qi that sent the Black Hidden Spider flying. A deep sword mark appeared on the Black Hidden Spider's leg.
"Hmph, beast, I'll settle the score with you next time!"
The Black Hidden Spider's strength was not strong, but it excelled in its natural talent. In a direct confrontation, it was not an opponent for Cultivators of the same level.
The Elder of Wan Jianmen flew on his sword, about to fly out of the forest in a blink of an eye. The Black Hidden Spider roared unwillingly.
Then, at this moment, Li Feiyu suddenly appeared. A True Yang Grand Hand Seal directly slammed him to the ground.
Bang ~
Dust flew everywhere.
The Black Hidden Spider was stunned, its eight eyes dull, and its roar abruptly stopped.
What's going on?!