After speaking, Fang Qiu formed a hand gesture with both hands and waved them together. Immediately, the speed of the Golden Leaf Flying Boat increased, shooting forth like lightning, formidable and fierce, crashing into the Soldier Aura Wall like an aerial battleship.

Boom!!!

A sound that could shatter gold and stone echoed, making ears ring. The Golden Leaf Flying Boat collided with the Soldier Aura Wall, and at the impact site, numerous runes appeared, resisting the force of the collision.

The Golden Leaf Flying Boat recoiled like tattered silk, flipping backward.

The ten students on the flying boat felt a violent shock; the impact shook their organs as if they had shifted places, causing great discomfort. Except for Wang Xiaoqiang and Fang Qiu, the other eight quickly sat cross-legged on the boat, regulating their breathing to calm their qi and blood.

After all, Wang Xiaoqiang was a Body Refining Master at the Vajra Body Fourth Layer, possessing an exceptionally strong physical body. Fang Qiu, being at the Half-Step Immortal King Stage with profound power, was not significantly affected by the collision.

"Once more!!" Fang Qiu's nature was stirred. Clutching the spell like a mountain, he waved again, the Golden Leaf Flying Boat made a swift turn and charged forward, aiming once more at the impact point from before.

As the Golden Leaf Flying Boat took off, attempting to crash into the eastern array position, a sinister voice sounded from the sky, like thunder:

"Humph, this is the Heavenly Net and Earthly Web Grand Formation. Not to mention your Saint Realm cultivation; even cultivators at the Immortal King Stage cannot break this formation. Students of Yueyang Academy, resist no more in vain. Surrender quickly, and your lives shall be spared!!"

Fang Qiu ignored the threat, driving the Golden Leaf Flying Boat forcefully into the Soldier Aura Wall. With an earth-shattering boom, the Soldier Aura Wall, hit twice, now showed cracks like glass. Still, the Golden Leaf Flying Boat failed to break the formation, spinning backward like broken silk again.

The second failure to break the formation did not diminish Fang Qiu's confidence. With a grim face, showing a hint of stubbornness, he quickly formed hand gestures, commanding the Golden Leaf Flying Boat,

which made a swift turn and surged once more toward the previously struck point on the cracked Soldier Aura Wall.

If nothing unexpected happened this time, they would surely break through the Soldier Aura Wall and escape.

However…

At this moment, an unexpected change occurred.

The leader of the Assassin Group suddenly appeared at the cracked part of the Soldier Aura Wall, bit his tongue, and sprayed a mouthful of fresh blood onto the cracks. At the same time, he formed a formation incantation in his hand, sending a "solidify" character towards the cracked spot.

The fresh blood sprayed on the crack didn't change anything at first. But when the "solidify" character hit the crack and merged with the blood, the blood seemed to ignite, boiling suddenly. It then flowed like mercury into the crevices of the Soldier Aura Wall, quickly solidifying and mending the cracks.

The next moment…

The Golden Leaf Flying Boat slammed into the newly-mended Soldier Aura Wall. This time, not only did it fail to break through, but it was also rebounded by the wall.

This rebound caused no significant damage to the Golden Leaf Flying Boat, but it disrupted the blood circulation of the students aboard, except for the two strong ones, Fang Qiu and Wang Xiaoqiang.

"Students of Yueyang Academy, cease futile resistance. Surrender quickly, and a path of life will remain for you," the voice persuading them to surrender rumbled like muffled thunder again.

This time, it could be clearly seen that the voice came from the leader's mouth; the same assassin who had just mended the Soldier Aura Wall with his essence blood and the 'solid' rune. This assassin had achieved the Ninth Soldier Realm of the Immortal Sage, standing on equal terms with Fang Qiu.

"Who are you, and why do you target us?" Fang Qiu shouted with power, his voice rolling like thunder, shaking all of Lianyun City.

"We didn't aim to target you. We only want Wang Xiaoqiang's life. If you cooperate, throw Wang Xiaoqiang off the flying boat, and I can let you leave!" The leader's voice rumbled again.

Upon hearing this, the students on the flying boat turned their gaze toward Wang Xiaoqiang. A few students' eyes flickered with a strange light, clearly feeling that Wang Xiaoqiang was burdening them.

Wang Xiaoqiang decisively said, "Senior Brother Fang, let me go. I can handle them alone. You all go first, wait for me in the Ghost Territory..."

Wang Xiaoqiang said this to avoid dragging everyone down. His claim of handling it alone was merely a pretense, but if he acted independently, he could use the Demon Droplet without reservation. He had only a fifty percent chance of breaking the formation single-handedly.

Everyone was taken aback by his words, but Princess Hua Shao retorted sharply, "Wang Xiaoqiang, you must be out of your mind! How can you handle them alone? How can you break a formation that even the Golden Leaf Flying Boat failed to penetrate? Stop trying to be a hero!"

Princess Hua Shao's words stunned Wang Xiaoqiang, warming his heart. Although she usually seemed indifferent toward him, in crucial moments, she showed great loyalty. Whether this so-called loyalty stemmed from friendship or love, she was the first to speak out against the plan, showing that she didn't weigh the pros and cons.

Princess Hua Shao's chest heaved with emotion, clearly showing her agitation. Her emotional response garnered the attention of other students, who shifted their focus from Wang Xiaoqiang to her, puzzled by her agitation.

Feeling the group's gaze, Princess Hua Shao lowered her head in embarrassment, her cheeks reddening, scolding herself internally, "Hua Shao, you went too far in trying to save Wang Xiaoqiang. Now you've exposed yourself!"

"Nonsense!"

Fang Qiu, known for his courtesy, unexpectedly cursed at the leader, "Wang Xiaoqiang is our classmate; we are brothers. Since we embarked on this journey, we must share life and death. What you ask of me is to betray our righteousness..."

Fang Qiu turned to Wang Xiaoqiang and shouted, "Wang Xiaoqiang, for this mission, since the master assigned me as the leader, I am the captain of this team. You must listen to me. You cannot act on your own. Rest assured, with our combined strength, we can definitely break this formation!"

"Yes, with unity and effort, we can break through this formation!" Fang Qiu's words stabilized the group's morale. All the students had now resolved to face the challenge together, responding in unison with resolute expressions.

"Alright, now everyone follow my command as we attempt another breakthrough." Fang Qiu said, gesturing with his hands, causing the Golden Leaf Flying Boat to charge toward the Eastern Soldier Aura Wall once more.

Seemingly prepared, as the Golden Leaf Flying Boat rushed toward the Eastern Soldier Aura Wall, the leader swiftly formed a formation incantation, continuously waving it, causing all the runes on the Soldier Aura Wall to gather rapidly towards the Eastern Soldier Aura Wall, preparing to counter the Golden Leaf Flying Boat. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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