Chapter 18

Everyone's expressions froze, including Long Tuxiao, Qin Kelan, and the audience.

After all, this wasn't the first time Longhutang had demonstrated their martial arts techniques. They were well aware of the consequences of entering the Wutu Formation.

Most people were dragged out, and only a few managed to hold on. However, they only managed to leave after the Longhutang members deactivated the Wutu Formation.

Absolutely no one had ever entered from one side and exited from the other.

If the Wutu Formation of Longhutang were so simple, it wouldn't be Longhutang. Many heroes had suffered within the Wutu Formation.

Long Tuxiao's expression was exceptionally grave. He knew better than anyone how powerful his Qianji Formation was.

Just entering the Death Gate was enough to make anyone lie down, even himself.

Even though he had set up the Qianji Formation, being able to set it up didn't mean he could solve it.

However, now he saw an exception—Bai Chen!

This kid was a Master-level Cartographer!

Long Tuxiao, who hadn't yet left the stage, quickly walked down to his fellow disciples and whispered a few words to one of them.

The disciple's expression was equally serious, and he pushed through the crowd to leave, presumably to pass on the message.

If Long Tuxiao was shocked by Bai Chen's understanding of the Wutu Formation, then Qin Kelan was heavy-hearted.

Being able to move freely within the Wutu Formation meant being unrestricted.

But what about her?

She was constrained by the Wutu Formation. Could she defeat Bai Chen with her own strength?

It was possible, but only if she had the absolute power to defeat Bai Chen in one move. Otherwise, if he used the Wutu Formation, not only could he move freely, but he could also use the formation to attack her, which would be enough to make her suffer.

At this moment, Bai Chen made a very annoying gesture, hooking his finger at Qin Kelan.

"Girl, are you already backing down? Don't worry, everyone has a first time. I'll be gentle."

In Bai Chen's lecherous tone, Qin Kelan lost her composure and charged in again.

"Who is this person? How can he move freely in the Qianji Formation? How can he be so familiar with the Wutu Formation I set up?" Long Tuxiao's expression was extremely grave, his eyes flickering.

"Qin Kelan is in for a rough time," said Wang Yutian, a fellow disciple beside Long Tuxiao, shaking his head.

"That's not necessarily true. Qin Kelan's cultivation is much higher than that kid's. She won't suffer too much in the Wutu Formation. Even if the kid can move in and out of the formation, he might not have an advantage, unless..."

"It's impossible, impossible..." Wang Yutian shook his head repeatedly. "Even the elders can't do it. You're thinking too much. How could a kid of unknown origin possibly do it!"

Under normal circumstances, although Bai Chen was a bit of a smart aleck, he wouldn't be so careless.

But now was different. With the guarantee of no killing, Bai Chen felt confident.

So what if he was a few levels higher?

In the Wutu Formation, I can play with you without killing you.

As Qin Kelan stepped into the Wutu Formation, the surroundings changed. The sun and moon were inverted, and the stars in the sky seemed to be falling.

This wasn't Qin Kelan's first time entering the Wutu Formation, so she didn't panic at the strange phenomena.

This was just an illusion created by the Wutu Formation. Taking another step, the surroundings changed again.

Qin Kelan found herself in a dense forest. This was the true essence of the formation. The surroundings were both real and illusory.

If Qin Kelan used her internal energy to forcefully impact the surroundings, the Wutu Formation would immediately collapse. After all, this level of Wutu Formation couldn't truly trap her.

Looking up, she saw a despicable smile about ten yards away, waving at her.

Who else could it be but Bai Chen? Who else could have such an annoying smile?

Qin Kelan was furious and immediately pounced on Bai Chen. Ten steps, nine steps... one step!

Qin Kelan's speed was not slow. Just as Bai Chen was in sight, he suddenly stepped back and disappeared from his original position.

Qin Kelan was even more enraged. Every time she thought of Bai Chen's smile, she felt like going crazy.

At this moment, Qin Kelan suddenly felt her body sink. She inwardly cursed, realizing she was standing on a mud pit, with the mud already up to her knees.

"Damn it, that bastard!" Qin Kelan cursed and struggled to free her feet.

Although this was just a low-level illusion, being false didn't mean it wasn't deadly. If she couldn't break free, even knowing it was fake would be dangerous.

"Kui Shui Tui San, Shui Huan Sheng Jin."

Jiesha's voice sounded in Bai Chen's ear. Following Jiesha's instructions, Bai Chen took a few steps and found himself behind Qin Kelan.

Qin Kelan was struggling with the mud, looking extremely disheveled.

Bai Chen picked up a stone from the ground and gently threw it at Qin Kelan. "What a good mood, lady."

Qin Kelan glared at him, gritting her teeth and not responding, but she struggled to free her feet, almost reaching the edge of the mud pit.

"Stop!" Bai Chen suddenly shouted. "Don't move."

Qin Kelan's body stiffened, a hint of doubt flashing across her face. "Why should I listen to you? If you tell me not to move, I'll move."

Seeing the edge of the mud pit so close, Qin Kelan couldn't bear to stay in the mud any longer. She lifted her foot and stepped forward.

But as soon as her foot landed, her whole body felt like it was falling into a cloud, losing control and sinking.

The surroundings had turned into a cliff, and Qin Kelan's mind was blank.

"Ahh..." Qin Kelan screamed.

It wasn't her fault for losing composure. After all, the normal human reaction when falling from a height is to scream, regardless of gender.

Suddenly, Qin Kelan felt the falling stop. Looking up, she saw Bai Chen holding her hand with one hand.

"Smile, baby."