Of course, the Primordial Bo Tian Scripture also contained secret techniques. If needed in battle, Wang Xiu could even mobilize the Life Essence within his body and unleash it with astonishingly effective offensive power!

"Junior Brother Wang Xiu, what incredible divine skill have you grasped? That commotion was just too much..." Li Zuoyue and the other prodigies approached cautiously, still shaken by the earlier disturbance.

Wang Xiu chuckled. "I had some precious insights, but we can talk about those later. Right now... I'm going down into that ancient well again!"

Everyone's expression tensed as they looked toward the ancient well. It remained pitch-black and somber, like an endless night or the gaping maw of an ancient Demon God, a heart-stopping sight.

"How about we just forget it?" Huang Yunchong suggested, scratching the back of his head with a worried look.

"That's right, Junior Brother Wang Xiu. We've already gained enough from this trip, and your extraordinary enlightenment is amazing enough!" Li Zuoyue added, trying to persuade him.

"Senior Brother, let's not take any risks!" Jiang Ling'er cried, running to Wang Xiu's side. She hugged his arm and shook it gently, her sincere eyes pleading with a hint of a pout.

Wang Xiu patted Jiang Ling'er's head and smiled. She's grown up. She knows how to look after her Senior Brother now.

"Senior Brothers, Senior Sisters... rest assured, I know what I'm doing. I won't do anything reckless!" Wang Xiu declared, his eyes shining as he stared into the ancient well.

There must be an incredible Creation down there. Now that I'm here, I can't miss it.

With his current physical strength, he was ninety percent confident he could reach the bottom of the well.

Seeing his mind was made up, the others stopped trying to persuade him.

Wang Xiu turned to Xiang Tiange. "Senior Brother Xiang, the seal I temporarily restored at the Secret Realm's entrance has cracks, and they're expanding... I don't know how long this trip will take, but once the seal is completely gone, it will surely attract countless Fierce Beasts and prodigies from the various Great Immortal Gates! So..."

Before he could finish, Xiang Tiange lifted his Great Halberd and pounded his chest with a fist, producing a resounding CLANG. "Rest easy, Junior Brother! As long as I live, no one will take a single step past this point!"

His expression was resolute, as if he were ready to die for the bonds of his sect.

Wang Xiu's lips twitched, and he shook his head. "What I mean is, when the time comes, if a large number of Fierce Beasts pour in, stop them if you can. If you can't, it doesn't matter. Just retreat! If prodigies from other Immortal Sects break in, let them enter. There's no need for conflict!"

Xiang Tiange was speechless.

"Why?" Ji Zidian asked, confused.

"Because everything of value here has already been taken by us. Other than the abundant Spiritual Energy, there's nothing left," Mo Wuwei explained as she stepped forward and pushed up her monocle. "And below that ancient well lies terrifying Blood Fiend Energy. It's difficult for an ordinary person to even approach it, let alone reach the bottom..."

Everyone understood. If someone truly could withstand the ancient well's Blood Fiend Energy, they wouldn't be able to stop them anyway. It would likely mean a Saint had taken action. For prodigies of their generation, the chances were slim.

Wang Xiu nodded at her with a smile. "Senior Sister Mo is right. There's no need to stop them; just let them in!"

"Alright, we understand!"

With his instructions given, Wang Xiu didn't hesitate any longer and leaped into the ancient well.

The others exchanged glances. After a moment of hesitation, they each took up their Magic Artifacts and scattered around the sealed entrance, sitting in meditation and beginning to cultivate while keeping watch.

"We still have to stand guard!" Xiang Tiange said uneasily, gripping his Great Halberd. "What if something happens to Junior Brother Wang Xiu while he's down there alone?"

The others nodded in agreement. "Indeed. If Senior Brother Wang Xiu really finds the opportunity beneath this ancient well, it will surely cause an earth-shattering commotion. We can't let him fight alone!"

"We'll hold our ground. If Fierce Beasts break in, we'll kill them first. This Secret Realm has many mysteries, and no one knows what might suddenly happen. It's best if no one gets in!"

Even though Wang Xiu had told them they didn't need to mount a rigorous defense, they were still uneasy and wanted to do their best. They couldn't bear the thought of leaving Wang Xiu here all by himself, even though they knew there was little they could do against the forces they might soon face. They couldn't possibly contend with the combined might of prodigies from the other Great Blessed Lands, yet they couldn't bring themselves to simply abandon their post.

Thus, the hundred or so disciples all sat down at the entrance in a special formation, closing their eyes to conserve their strength, ready to unleash their full combat power at a moment's notice.

...

The crack was indeed larger now.

Wang Xiu hadn't completely drained the area of its Life Essence. For a fissure that small, the amount of Life Essence that could seep out was no different than before.

Qingzhou hadn't noticed anything unusual. He was still brimming with inexhaustible vigor, his body glowing brightly as he swept his Red Meteor Hammer out like a falling star, smashing mountains to rubble and instantly killing countless Fierce Beasts.

Standing in the void, Zhuge Changsheng's expression was grim. He had detected a change in the Formation's aura and vaguely sensed that it was dissipating. Perhaps it was due to the great battle, or perhaps the long passage of time had simply worn it down...

Although Natural Ancient Formations differed from those set up by human Array Masters—being formed naturally by the heavens and earth, they could theoretically last forever without expiring—the reality of the situation was undeniable. That mysterious essence was fading away, making Zhuge Changsheng increasingly anxious.

"Qingzhou, let's end this quickly! I agree to let us comprehend the secrets of this place together!"

As he spoke, he blew into his Jade Flute. Countless runes filled the air, weaving together into formation patterns. They spread across the sky, forming a grand array that enveloped the entire space.

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