Chapter 962

"Alright, you've all tried and checked. If there's nothing wrong, why don't we discuss how to activate the formation and take out the skeleton?

After all, we've gone through a lot to come to the depths of the Great Ruins. We didn't come here just to take a look. "Although Eche looked calm, his tone was obviously impatient.

As soon as he said that, Chen Yang, Sun Tu, Qin Yuan, and the others couldn't delay any longer. After all, they had used all kinds of methods to investigate and did not find anything abnormal.

After they looked at each other, they all gathered at Eche.

At this time, Han Li and Shi Chuankong had already gone to the other side of the altar. From afar, they saw that there were also three white stone bridges that crossed the abyss around the altar and led to the depths of this space.

It was buried in even deeper darkness. Without the illumination of the fire, it was impossible to see it clearly.

When Han Li and Shi Chuankong heard Eche's call, they immediately stopped and turned back after a slight hesitation.

"It seems that no one found anything wrong with this altar formation, right?

Furthermore, the things that I've experienced before are very similar to what I'm experiencing now, so I think that most of what's recorded on the stone tablet is real.

Why don't we activate the altar according to the method recorded on it? "Seeing that everyone had gathered together, Eche said.

"Cough cough … If that's the case, I'll have to trouble City Lord E to tell us how to activate this formation …" Qin Yuan said.

"This blood sacrifice formation has a total of five formation pivots and needs five people to activate it at the same time.

The reason why I need several city lords to enter the formation with me is mainly because everyone has a profound cultivation base and a strong enough physique to withstand the strong pressure when the formation is activated.

The rest of you will stand guard at the side. In this way, each city has contributed, so it'll be more fair to split the rewards evenly, "Eche said after a slight hesitation.

Hearing that, many people frowned.

For a moment, no one spoke, and the atmosphere was a little strange.

Seeing this, Eche didn't say anything to urge them. He just slowly glanced at Sun Tu, Chen Yang, and the other city lords.

"City Lord E, what are the risks of activating this spell formation? I hope you can explain it clearly so that we can at least be prepared. If something really happens, we won't panic." Sun Tu hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Cultivators like us seek all sorts of fortuitous encounters through danger.

Speaking of which, rather than saying it's a risk, it's better to say it's a great opportunity. It all depends on how many of you can take. "The corners of Segw's mouth curled up as he spoke noncommittally.

"City Lord E, what do you mean?" Fu Jian asked with a frown.

Han Li and the others wore bewildered expressions upon hearing this.

"According to my speculation, when this Blood Sacrifice Formation is in operation, a large amount of flesh and blood energy will turn into a dense blood mist and overflow from the blood pool. The five people who entered the formation are in the center of the formation, and they are guarding the passage through which the blood mist exits. They are like a single man guarding the pass, facing the charge of a magnificent army.

When the blood qi surges out, it will be the time for you to receive this power. "Eche looked back at the altar and said.

"So, as long as you are in the center of the formation, you can absorb the flesh and blood energy in the blood pool and increase your strength?" A trace of surprise flashed in Fu Jian's eyes, and he hurriedly asked.

Most of the people present showed a look of surprise. Only Chen Yang and Han Li looked a little worried, but they didn't say anything. Sun Tu also frowned, and he didn't fully believe what Eche said.

With regards to this blood formation, Han Li instinctively felt that it wouldn't be so simple, especially since this type of body imbuement technique was bound to be quite dangerous. As a result, he didn't plan on getting involved. What he was truly interested in wasn't here. It was extremely likely that it was on the other side of the three stone bridges, behind the stone door hidden in the darkness.

"What Fellow Fu said is right.

It's just that when the time comes, you will have to endure great pain. I hope that everyone can endure it. You must wait until the skeleton is pulled to the surface by the power of the formation. "Eche nodded and said.

"There is indeed a great benefit to pouring the power of the flesh into the body. However, if this formation is activated, it will be endless. How can our small pond-sized bodies absorb the vast amount of power of the flesh in the blood pool? At that time, if we are unable to stop it, it will be a disaster of the sea water flowing backwards and breaking the dam …" Sun Tu slowly said after pondering for a moment.

Hearing this, Qin Yuan and others immediately came to a realization, and they looked at Eche again.

"Everyone can rest assured about this. This formation's five statues are connected, and there is no primary or secondary.

When one of the five of us can't bear the power, the excess flesh and blood energy will be evenly distributed to the others, thus achieving the balance of the five formation pivots. If it really comes to a situation where we can't bear it, it will be the five of us who can't bear it at the same time, and our bodies will explode and die. "Eche said indifferently.

"In that case, the risk is not small after all." Sun Tu still hesitated in his heart, but he still said.

"City Lord Sun, if you want to obtain the opportunity, you are not willing to take the slightest risk. This is a little lacking in your character. If you really feel that it's difficult, then it's easy. You can give this opportunity to me." Shao Ying suddenly grinned and said.

Among the people present, apart from the few City Lords, he was the only one who had the qualifications to enter the array.

Hearing this, Sun Tu relaxed his brows and laughed.

"Haha … Elder Shao must be joking. I'm just a little doubtful, but I'm not really afraid to enter the formation."

"Everyone, don't worry. When the five of us really collapse at the same time, I will naturally lead everyone to withdraw the formation at the same time. As long as everyone does as I say, I can guarantee that everyone will be safe.

Does anyone still have any doubts? "Eche asked with a smile.

Hearing this, everyone whispered for a while and expressed that they did not have any questions.

"If that's the case, then please remember my formation activation incantation and withdrawal incantation. After familiarizing yourself with it, we will then start to enter the formation." Eche nodded and said again.

Then, he did not have any intention to hide and directly said the incantation to activate the formation in front of everyone.

After a while, Eche waved his hand and ordered, "Enter the formation!"

As soon as he said that, the five City Lords leaped at the same time and landed on top of the five statues.

Under Eche's instruction, Han Li and the rest moved away from the blood pool in the center and watched from afar.

All five City Lords sat down with their legs crossed and formed hand signs with their hands. Their lips moved slightly and they began to chant the formation activation incantation.

In the beginning, the entire blood sacrifice formation did not have any reaction. However, as the chanting continued, there was a slight change in the sacrificial blood pool. The surging mist in the pool began to retreat from the center to the five corners, revealing a large area of the blood pool's surface.

The exposed surface of the blood pool was not calm either. Fist-sized bubbles were bubbling on the surface.

At the same time, the statues under the five City Lords also began to change.

Han Li had always been wary of the five statues, so he was the first to notice it.

He furrowed his brows and let out a soft cry of surprise. He saw that the surface of the statue under Chen Yang was covered in a layer of fine lines. If he did not look carefully, he would even think that it was the scales of the statue.

However, as the layer of lines lit up with a layer of bright red light, everyone realized that it was actually a layer of small runes that were somewhat similar to the Flying Star Runes.

When all the runes on the statues lit up, the eyes of the five statues suddenly opened, revealing a scarlet and bloodthirsty light.

Then, a rumbling sound came from the ground and the entire sacrificial altar shook.

The blood in the sacrificial blood pool suddenly seemed to be boiling. Huge bubbles appeared and rolled violently. The thick mist that surged to the five corners also began to form a spiral column and surged upwards.

The statue's bloody mouth opened wide, and the blood-colored mist flowed into it.

In an instant, a pentagram appeared on top of the five statues at the same time. From it, a blood-colored light beam lit up and enveloped the five City Lords, including Edgar.

Almost at the same time, the five City Lords let out a long shout. A large amount of blood-colored mist surged out and entered their bodies through their eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and other orifices, causing their skin to instantly turn blood-red.

While everyone was still in shock, the runes on the five statues' bodies became brighter and brighter. A blood-colored light was emitted from each of their wings and spread out in all directions. The light connected with each other and unexpectedly formed a light curtain that enveloped the entire area around the blood pool.

"This is …" Seeing this, Duan Tong said in surprise.

"Don't worry, it's just a barrier that protects the operation of the formation. After the City Lords inside stop the operation of the formation, it will naturally disappear," Shao Ying said as he glanced at him.

At this moment, the pig-faced youth, Fang Chan, had a rare look of concentration on his face. He stood behind the statue that Sun Tu was in and stared at the inside of the light curtain with his eyes wide open.

As a large amount of blood-colored mist seeped out of the heads of the statues and entered the bodies of the five City Lords, their eyes had already become blood-red. A large amount of blood-colored crystals had condensed around their eye sockets, and it looked like many blood-red scales had grown out of their eyes.

Feeling the power that was continuously flowing into their bodies, each of them had a somewhat similar expression on their faces.

They were nervous, excited, on guard, and looking forward to it.

Chen Yang's expression slightly froze. He closed his eyes and carefully sensed for a moment. He found that although this layer of barrier had enveloped them and the entire blood pool, it did not have any restrictive power. Only then did his half-suspended heart slightly relax.

Sun Tu looked at him from afar and silently nodded. Obviously, he had also discovered this point. He thought that if there were any changes, he would be able to break free from the shackles of the formation at any time and continue to operate the formation.

Fu Jian and Sun Tu also made the same attempt. Their expressions were slightly more at ease as they began to wholeheartedly operate the formation, feeling the powerful power that was continuously flowing into their bodies.