Chương 286: Chapter 286: Activating the Ancient Formation, The Beginning Arrives
"Oh, I'm just holding your arm."
Yao Ji's voice was sweet and cloying, a sound that made one feel uncomfortable. She hadn't expected Mu Qing to hold such a high position in this man's heart. Moreover, she didn't believe there was a cat that wouldn't steal fish. All men were the same. Absolutely no exceptions.
Lin Fan said, "No way. I'm a man of principles. Although you're Mu Qing's cousin, I'm not very familiar with you. If you really want to hold someone's arm, maybe Old Zhang would be willing."
Yao Ji inwardly scoffed. Old Zhang was too old, and his appearance was rather creepy. Holding his arm would definitely be a laughingstock. Just as she was about to speak… something unexpected happened.
Old Zhang waved his hands, strongly objecting, "No way, I'm not just anyone. My arm is only for you to hold, not for others."
His expression was serious, as if he truly meant it.
Hearing this, Yao Ji was stunned, nearly spitting out a mouthful of blood. She hadn't even spoken, and he was already rejecting her.
"I…"
Yao Ji wanted to retort, but the words caught in her throat. They were actually humiliating her!
"Alright," Lin Fan said helplessly to Yao Ji, "Old Zhang isn't just anyone, so you can't hold his arm either."
With Lin Fan's approval, Old Zhang proudly raised his head, as if to say, I'm not an old man just anyone can have. Only Lin Fan is qualified to hold my arm. As for you… go play somewhere else. Or I'll poke you with a needle, see if you're afraid.
At this moment, Yao Ji could only force a smile. Fine, you win. Your logic is truly overbearing. I'm utterly convinced.
Yao Ji pondered where to take Lin Fan to create a private space with the right atmosphere. When the atmosphere was right, many things would naturally fall into place.
Her phone rang. It was Little Bao.
She answered the call.
Little Bao complained on the phone, I have a day off today, and you're not coming to play with me. Am I still your Little Bao? Do you not want to play with me anymore?
Lin Fan soothed Little Bao's emotions. He was still a child.
Finally, they agreed on a location. He and Old Zhang would go find Little Bao, and they wouldn't bring anyone else.
Little Bao was very possessive and didn't like anyone competing for Lin Fan and Old Zhang's attention. Sigh… popular people are always so sought after.
Lin Fan said, "Old Zhang and I are going to find Little Bao. He doesn't want us to bring anyone else, so you should go play by yourself. We'll find you another time."
Yao Ji stared at him, dumbfounded.
Just listen to that. Are these even words a human would say? Such a beautiful woman actively offers to accompany them, and they actually refuse, choosing to accompany someone else instead. If this isn't blindness, then what is?
Yao Ji pleaded coquettishly, "Take me with you."
She didn't want to miss this opportunity. Otherwise, who knew when she would see him again.
Lin Fan said, "No way. Little Bao is my good friend. He just told me on the phone that he hoped I wouldn't bring anyone else. Old Zhang and I must keep our promise to him."
Old Zhang added, "Yes, otherwise Little Bao will be angry."
The old and young duo cooperated quite well.
"No, take me with you. We're friends too," Yao Ji's voice was a lethal weapon to ordinary people, a force that any normal man would find hard to resist.
Old Zhang whispered, "Her voice sounds strange."
"Yeah, I feel it too."
The two of them whispered to each other, like passersby on a street, seeing a streetwalker and quietly discussing, How about this one…?
Lin Fan said, "You're Mu Qing's cousin. I suggested being friends with you, but you refused. So you're not our friend yet."
Yao Ji's mind was filled with questions.
Why are you saying things I don't understand? When did I refuse? Can't you see my current situation? I'm practically ready to pin you against the street.
Can you say something I can understand?
For Yao Ji, this situation was the most unimaginable thing she had ever encountered. She never thought she would meet someone like this. If possible, she wished she could deal with someone with a slightly more normal mind, and definitely not someone like this.
It was truly difficult.
"Let's go quickly, Little Bao must be waiting anxiously," Lin Fan said.
Old Zhang nodded and left directly, leaving Yao Ji behind without a second glance.
The evil rooster, being led away, looked back at Yao Ji with a meaningful glance.
Women… they're crazy.
The pure and innocent evil rooster had long seen through this woman's intentions.
In the distance!
Mu Qing, observing the situation, breathed a sigh of relief for some reason.
"That's more like it!"
When she said these words, she was clearly stunned, slightly incredulous, as if thinking, Why would I say something like that?
Mu Qing remained silent.
Then she shook her head, throwing those thoughts behind her. It was clearly impossible; she was just overthinking.
June 22nd!
Deep in a mountain forest.
Mu Hao led a group of people searching for something.
"Search carefully. If you find anything unusual, notify me immediately."
Bei Tao asked, "Sir, what are we looking for?"
He was very curious. The more time he spent with Mu Hao, the more mysterious he found him to be. The things Mu Hao knew were beyond their reach. He even suspected that Mu Hao's origins were truly something they couldn't aspire to.
When the gap was so vast, any conspiracies or schemes were buried deep within, never to be revealed.
Submitting to the strong.
It was instinct.
"An ancient formation," Mu Hao replied.
"An ancient formation?"
Bei Tao was surprised. It was the first time he had heard of an ancient formation here. Were those things like the ones in myths and legends?
He didn't know what an ancient formation was.
But seeing Mu Hao's serious expression, it must be real.
At this moment, Mu Hao took out a Bagua compass. The needle in the center was spinning, but the direction was a bit off.
"The magnetic field here is very strong."
The formation had existed for a very long time, and it was left behind by their ancestors. Although a long time had passed, and he didn't know if it had been damaged, it definitely existed. Moreover, even if it were damaged, there would still be an energy reaction.
"I found something!"
Someone shouted.
Mu Hao put away the Bagua compass and leaped to the person's side in an instant.
"I almost tripped when I passed by here. I looked closely, and the exposed stone looks ancient, and there are symbols on it."
The person who discovered the anomaly said excitedly. He hadn't expected that among so many people searching, he would be the one to find it. The thought was exhilarating.
Due to the passage of time, the formation was mostly buried underground.
The exposed corner was likely due to the recent heavy rains washing away the soil. Without these rains, finding it would have been much more difficult.
Mu Hao waved his arm, and the soil covering the area instantly vanished. Bei Tao and the others watched this display of power with shock and awe. Such precise control over power was truly astonishing.
As the soil dissipated, his eyes lit up.
He had found it.
"Sir, is this the ancient formation?" Bei Tao asked.
Mu Hao said impatiently, "Why do you have so many questions? Just watch."
"You are right, sir."
Bei Tao smiled and nodded repeatedly. There was no other way. Although he was a high-ranking member of the Shadow Society, in front of Mu Hao, he was still very humble, without even a shred of courage to resist.
Because of Mu Hao's arrival, his horizons had broadened.
Previously, he had plotted against this world, but now… he wanted to see how vast the universe was. What intrigued Bei Tao even more was a sentence Mu Hao had mentioned: that some people could live for ten thousand years.
My god…
To be able to live for ten thousand years, how is that even possible? Wouldn't that be immortality?
With the abilities and technology here, let alone ten thousand years, even living for over a hundred years was difficult.
The ancient formation before them was as large as a basketball court, square and covered with various carved patterns. It exuded an ancient aura, as if it had existed for thousands, even tens of thousands of years…
Since no one had used it, the ancient formation had ceased to function.
But even its surface still gave off a tremendous sense of awe.
Mu Hao carefully examined every inch of it, finally letting out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it wasn't damaged. If it were, it would have been troublesome. With his abilities, repairing an ancient formation would take at least several months.
He took out a crystal-clear stone from his pocket and tossed it towards the center of the formation.
The stone seemed to possess a spirit, floating above the formation and emitting a bright light. The light then merged into the formation.
Boom!
A beam of light shot up into the sky.
Then, a phantom image of the ancient formation unfolded in the air.
"It's done."
Mu Hao revealed a joyful expression. He had been the first to discover and activate the ancient formation. Those other guys still wanted to compete with him? They were dreaming.
The beam of light persisted until nightfall.
Many people seemed to see a distant light flickering in the sky, illuminating the night.
Countries around the world were immediately on high alert.
What was going on in Longguo?
Their satellites captured the scene. The beam of light pierced through the atmosphere and into space, leaving behind a giant image of the ancient formation in the cosmos.
No one knew what this meant.
But it was definitely a sign of something major happening.
At the Sea God Temple.
The Sea God was pondering his revenge when his expression suddenly changed. He rushed out of the temple and looked up at the sky.
"No way… it's happening again."
He seemed to know something, and he was filled with boundless fear.
But soon, the Sea God's expression became uncertain. Perhaps this time was truly an opportunity. He had experienced it once before, and the result had been quite tragic for him, but he had gained a little something that had greatly helped him.
In Yanhai City.
The one-eyed man, upon receiving the news from Jin He Li, hurried to the rooftop.
He looked up at the sky.
There was indeed a flickering light.
Although it was far away and appeared faint, it… truly existed.
He thought of Wu Sheng's words.
Was this what he had been talking about?
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