Chapter 131: Come, Drink This Bowl of Poisonous Chicken Soup

Ji Yin: "Broken through forty-nine layers of formations?! No wonder Xuanyuan Ji took so long to arrive!"

Ji Yun’s face flushed upon hearing this. It was fortunate that Xuanyuan Ji was here; otherwise, the losses this time would have been unimaginably catastrophic.

Entering Mount Zhiyun had been a devastating blow to Ji Yun. He had lost so many disciples from the Tianyuan Sect all at once, many of whom were talented spiritual practitioners.

Noticing Ji Yun’s self-reproach, Ji Yin gently took his hand. "Father, everything in Mount Zhiyun is unlike anything we have ever seen outside. It completely exceeded all expectations before we entered."

Ji Yun squeezed his daughter’s hand back, suddenly feeling a warmth in his heart.

Little Seven had truly grown up; she even knew how to comfort others now. This must be the feeling of having a devoted daughter—so thoughtful, so heartwarming.

Ji Yin continued, "The spirit beasts in Mount Zhiyun have all developed spiritual intelligence. Combined with the abundant spiritual energy here, their strength is amplified. Take that winged serpent from just now; who could possibly defeat it? It is like a group of toddlers trying to fight a grown adult—they were bound to lose. Suffering a setback is only natural."

Ji Yun nearly choked on his own blood.

Although it was the truth, it was far too unpleasant to hear. Was she comforting him, or mocking his incompetence?

As for this formation, Ji Yun knew he was incapable of breaking it. He had enough self-awareness to admit that.

"By the way, Father, Brother, I found something of Third Brother’s here. He must have gotten lost in this section. We have to find him quickly!"

"You found something of your third brother's?" Ji Yun immediately became agitated. "That is wonderful! Finally, there is some news!"

"Young Master Xuanyuan," Ji Yun turned his gaze toward him, "I wonder if I might trouble you to exert yourself once more?"

"I will need some time. The formations in this section are far more complex than the first, and they may well exceed the count of forty-nine," Xuanyuan Ji replied softly.

"I will go with you!" Ji Yin said immediately.

Xuanyuan Ji did not answer her.

Ji Yun chimed in at once, "Little Seven, do not add to Young Master Xuanyuan’s troubles. Stay with your father and do not run off."

"The teleportation array can only be used by me alone. You should stay with the Grand Preceptor and wait for me patiently," Xuanyuan Ji added.

Ji Yin pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Rest assured, Grand Preceptor, I will find the Third Young Master."

"Many thanks, Young Master Xuanyuan," Ji Yun thanked him immediately.

"Having just been trapped in a time illusion, it is impossible to determine the current time. Everyone, find a place to rest. Try your best not to scatter, so that when the formations shift, you won't be forcibly separated. This way, you can look out for one another," Xuanyuan Ji instructed.

"Rest assured, Young Master Xuanyuan, I will see to it," Ji Yun said, turning to the others. "Since we do not know when the formations might shift, we should take this opportunity to sit and meditate. Do not waste such abundant spiritual energy."

Only then did the others realize this. Previously, they had been too busy running for their lives to think of it. Now, with both Ji Yun and Xuanyuan Ji present, their safety was surely guaranteed.

Everyone immediately sat down to meditate.

Here, the spiritual energy was rich and inexhaustible, unlike the situation back at the Tianyuan Sect; no thin, pale mists shrouded their bodies.

Chu Yu and Du Wei also hurriedly sat down. Although they had tried to meditate during the brief intervals of calm, they had never been able to fully relax. Now, it was the perfect opportunity.

Ji Yin felt her wrist loosen as Xuanyuan Ji undid the restraint.