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第一千四百八十四章 一筹莫展之上古禁制

The阴魂's words, though not well-intentioned, were indeed reasonable. The others fell silent.

"Very well, as per your friend's suggestion, we will break the seal shortly. Let those who can retrieve the treasure do so by their own means." The ancient demon's eyes flickered with a decision.

The Ten Thousand Serpent King exhaled a burst of demonic energy but did not voice any objections.

Wangting Lou nodded slightly in agreement.

Lin Xuan and Tian Xiao exchanged glances. Given their strength, neither would oppose the others. Besides, what was said made sense.

Since they had reached an agreement, everyone stopped lingering. Lin Xuan extended his hand, and a crimson sword light shot out from his storage bag.

Though no treasure was visible yet, he did not exert himself fully to break the seal. The others were in similar positions, though their attacks were not at full power, still making significant efforts against the current seal.

Hammers of destruction echoed non-stop, deafening explosions constantly reverberating.

The array before them was not complex; it consisted of a colorful light curtain enveloping the entire hall. It looked like an ordinary protective barrier, albeit more vibrant in color. Despite its appearance, their attacks seemed ineffective. After half an hour, the aura emitted by the light shield showed no signs of weakening.

"This is impossible!" Lin Xuan's expression remained cold, but he was somewhat moved inside.

Though they were a temporary alliance, there were dozens of late-stage元婴 cultivators and seven experts at the离合stage among them. Such a lineup went beyond mere luxury; it could be said that together, they could sweep across the human world without exaggeration.

Even though no one had given their full strength, their attacks were still terrifying. After half an hour, there should have been some effect, but now it seemed like futile efforts.

This logic was clear to Lin Xuan and everyone else. They had all endured countless trials.

Wangting Lou stopped first. Then came the ancient demon, followed by the ghostly beings. Everyone retracted their spells and treasures.

They exchanged glances, each face grim.

"Clearly, this array is difficult to break with brute force. Among us, who specializes in阵法?" Wangting Lou's voice echoed. Though he was the top expert in the human world, his knowledge of miscellaneous arts was limited. For arrays, while not completely ignorant, he only had a superficial understanding, which was useless for now.

Lin Xuan understood some array techniques but did not volunteer to help. It wouldn't matter if they couldn't break the seal; it wasn't just him who was anxious. Even if he exerted himself here, the old monsters wouldn't give up their divine treasures willingly and might even suspect his motives.

With Lin Xuan's prudence, such a futile effort would be unwise. Better to stay silent and profit quietly.

The others exchanged glances as well. Any of them could be a dominant force in the human world or shake the entire Twelve Cloud Provinces with a single step. In other continents, they were top-tier experts at the离合stage.

However, like Wangting Lou, their skills in miscellaneous arts were lacking due to time constraints and disdain from these old monsters who preferred brute strength over complex techniques.

Previously, when encountering seals, their formidable power allowed them to easily break through with sheer force. But now, this method seemed ineffective. They could only stare helplessly.

The most frustrating part was that after half an hour of intense attacks, there had been no weakening at all. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so worried.

They could afford more time, but it appeared the array held some hidden mechanism. While brute force might not completely fail, it would be difficult for late-stage cultivators to break through.

Leaving was out of the question for anyone.

Silence reigned.

After about a cup of tea's worth of time:

"I know some array techniques. May I take a look?" The voice carried uncertainty and fear.

Lin Xuan turned to see a fairly pretty face among the five元婴 cultivators they had brought along. This young woman, with mid-stage元婴 cultivation, appeared around twenty years old but her true age was much greater.

"Mi?" Wangting Lou paused, showing some doubt on his face.

"Yes... Yes, compared to the seniors here, my cultivation is negligible, but I was once a disciple of the Simu family in Leizhou. Therefore..." The woman, who had been a proud cultivator, now struggled to speak before the legendary top expert.

Leizhou! Simu Family!

Apart from the ancient demon and ghostly beings, the other human cultivators' faces lit up with joy.

Finding what they sought without effort was like stepping into a treasure trove. Even the Ten Thousand Serpent King broke into a hearty laugh.

They had brought several元婴 cultivators as cannon fodder but now found them useful in breaking the seal.

Tianzhu Province, destroyed by ancient wars, ranked first among the Twelve Provinces for its experts and major forces.

However, not all provinces were inferior; each had hidden talents. For instance, Leizhou's array techniques were the best among all provinces.

Innumerable years ago, the Simu family was the top sect in Leizhou, crafting sought-after arrays and seals. Over time, they declined.

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