Chapter 575 - 575 575 Falling into a Trap

Chapter 575: Chapter 575: Falling into a Trap Chapter 575: Chapter 575: Falling into a Trap The appearance of Zhang Junlan greatly shocked Zhou Xuantong and the others; they had not anticipated that Feng Wuchen would know Zhang Junlan.

The terror of the Zhang family was an existence far out of reach for the Imperial Extreme Sect.

“Young brother, you’ve misunderstood, misunderstood,” Zhou Xuantong said with a forced smile, “We weren’t certain if there really was a treasure, and intended to come in and investigate before sending someone to inform you. Look, we’ve just arrived, and you came as well.”

With Zhang Junlan there, Zhou Xuantong dared not act arrogantly!

“Misunderstood? I doubt that,” Feng Wuchen said, his tone playful as he looked at Zhou Xuantong.

“Do you think I would believe you? The people outside have told us everything,” Ling Xiaoxiao said coldly.

“Zhou Xuantong, stop the act. Others may not know you, but do you think I don’t?” Ye Tianwei stepped forward and said.

“Ye Tianwei?” Upon seeing Ye Tianwei, Zhou Xuantong and the others’ expressions changed drastically once again.

Who exactly was the Feng Wuchen before them? Not only did he know Zhang Junlan, but he also knew top talents from the Western Region.

The appearance of Ye Tianwei was also unexpected for them.

Thus, Zhou Xuantong had no ground for sophistry.

“Sect Master Zhou, every move you make is within my control. I knew the moment you opened the treasure,” Feng Wuchen said with a cold smile.

“You tampered with the treasure map!”

Zhou Xuantong’s face grew even darker at the words of Feng Wuchen.

Since Feng Wuchen had managed to find his way to the Yanhuang Tago Desert, Zhou Xuantong had guessed that Feng Wuchen had tampered with the treasure map.

“That’s right,” Feng Wuchen said with a faint cold smile, “From the beginning, I didn’t trust you. The reason I handed the treasure map over to you was to have you locate the treasure for me, thereby saving me a lot of time.”

“Sect Master, we’re in the Yanhuang Tago Desert. Other than us, it’s only them. Kill them, and neither the Zhang family nor the Shenwu Sect will know it was our doing,” one elder communicated telepathically.

Hearing this, a barely perceivable murderous intent flashed in Zhou Xuantong’s eyes, and he said coldly, “I have personally inspected your treasure map. It had no signs whatsoever. If you tampered with it, there’s no way I wouldn’t know.”

“With your intelligence, it’s very difficult to explain to you,” Feng Wuchen shrugged and sneered.

“You little brat!” Enraged by Feng Wuchen’s words, Zhou Xuantong let out an extremely cold murderous aura that swept through instantly, covering the entire cave.

“It seems you’ve come to seek death! Young Master Zhang, you really shouldn’t have come. Even if we kill you, the Zhang family would never know it was us,” the elder said coldly. A terrifying force spread out, causing the cave to shake violently, and cracks exploded along the stone walls all around.

Zhang Junlan said, unafraid, “That remains to be seen.”

“If you try to make a move here, I’m afraid no one will end up with the treasure,” Feng Wuchen said with a cold smile.

“This Sect Master would like to see what capabilities you have to stop me!” Zhou Xuantong said disdainfully as he burst forth at a fearsome speed.

“You dare!” Zhang Junlan shouted coldly.

“What do I have to fear? Young Master Zhang, this is not the Star Realm!” Zhou Xuantong shouted back coldly.

“Brother Feng, be careful!” Ling Xiaoxiao’s pretty face changed as she attempted to flash in front of Feng Wuchen.

Regrettably, as Tianji Realm experts, Zhou Xuantong’s speed was terrifying; Ling Xiaoxiao simply couldn’t reach in time.

“Without me, you won’t be able to find the treasure!” Facing Zhou Xuantong’s ferocious offensive, Feng Wuchen’s expression remained fearless as he spoke calmly.

At his words, just as Zhou Xuantong’s palm was mere inches from Feng Wuchen’s face, he forcefully stopped.

“This cave has nothing but ancient essences, and you can’t even find the source of those essences. The treasure won’t just jump out at you!” Feng Wuchen said with a cold laugh.

Feng Wuchen’s actions had scared Zhang Junlan and the others into a cold sweat; they truly didn’t know where Feng Wuchen’s confidence was coming from.

Fortunately, Zhou Xuantong had stopped, otherwise, if Ling Xiaoxiao didn’t make it in time, Feng Wuchen would have undoubtedly died.

“We’ve already confirmed the location of the treasure; are you scared we won’t be able to find it?” one of the elders said fiercely, sweeping a gaze over Feng Wuchen.

“Sect Master, don’t fall for this kid’s tricks. Kill them!” another elder said.

Feng Wuchen spread his hands, laughing coldly, “Without me, you could spend another ten years searching without finding it.”

Zhou Xuantong slowly retracted his palm and said, “Seeking treasure is always perilous. Since entering the Ancient City, I’ve felt something wasn’t right. Reaching the deepest level, my suspicions grew. This place is either the site of the treasure, which means it is either fake, holding nothing, or it contains an ultimate treasure, fraught with mortal danger.”

“The ancient essence here has already proven that there’s an ultimate treasure!” Feng Wuchen said with a slight cold laugh.

“What can you do? If you don’t tell, I will kill you all right now!” Zhou Xuantong asked, frowning, his words full of threat.

“If you wanted to take action, now it’s too late!” Ling Xiaoxiao said, as cold as ice frost, now standing by Feng Wuchen’s side. Should any danger arise, a barrier could be formed at any moment.

“I didn’t say I had a method. I only said I could find the treasure. As for taking it away, I make no guarantees.” Feng Wuchen shrugged again.

After speaking, Feng Wuchen approached the cave’s stone wall, lightly placing his palm on a rock, which promptly triggered an energy fluctuation.

He then moved to another spot and lightly pressed on another rock, which also caused an energy fluctuation.

He tried this all around the cave, and each time an energy fluctuation was generated.

“See? This place is protected by a formation. The whole cave is covered by an array. With your power, you won’t be able to break it; instead, it will activate the array. Then everyone will die. But without breaking the formation, the treasure can’t be found,” Feng Wuchen said with a cold laugh.

“A formation?” The Imperial Extreme Sect’s leaders were all startled, just now realizing the existence of an array in the cave.

“Not bad, Hall Master, you noticed the array at first glance. Impressive!” Xue Feng gave Feng Wuchen a thumbs up, while the others had not even noticed it.

Fixing his gaze on Feng Wuchen, Zhou Xuantong asked in a grave tone, “Do you know how to break the formation?”

“This is an ancient killing formation. Once the array is activated, no one will survive. I don’t have the ability to break the formation,” Feng Wuchen said, spreading his hands.

“If you can’t break the formation, you can’t find the treasure. Without the treasure, what use do I have for you?” Zhou Xuantong said coldly, his fierce killing intent surging out once again.

“I can’t break the formation, but I can set one up! Using the power of this ancient array, I can create another killing formation that would make killing you all as easy as turning over my hand,” Feng Wuchen said with a mischievous cold laugh.

“Damn, it’s a trap!” Zhou Xuantong suddenly realized the situation upon hearing this.

Feng Wuchen had just walked a circle in the cave, seemingly to expose the existence of the array, but in reality, he was setting up a formation!

“Kill him quickly! Don’t let him activate the array! Everyone else, out of the cave!” The Great Elder instantly roared in panic, his face colored with alarm.

“It’s too late!” Feng Wuchen said with a mischievous cold laugh as he channeled his True Yuan and slammed his palm onto the ground, shouting, “Great Wheel Underworld King Array of Gods! Activate!”