The Devil's Tribulation

Chapter 174 Breaking the Restriction

In front of the hall, Chu Hao, Shangguan He and Wu Xunjie had already arrived. Seeing that everyone was present, Master Wu said, "This restriction is very powerful. I have thought about it for a long time, but I can only think of a way to break the formation with an array, so I need your help." After that, Master Wu took out a few small flags. Except for Pan Chengfeng, everyone was given a small flag. Master Wu continued, "Everyone will take the formation flags to the position designated by me. This formation is called Liuhe Formation. There is nothing special about it. It is to concentrate the mana of six people, break the force with force, and break this restriction. When the formation is together, everyone just needs to input mana, and I will do the rest."

Seeing that Master Wu did not assign him any tasks, Pan Chengfeng could not help but ask, "Master Wu, what about me?" Master Wu turned around and glanced at Pan Chengfeng and said, "Daoyou's magic power is low, and this formation only needs six people. Daoyou, please protect us on the side first." Pan Chengfeng opened his mouth, feeling despised, but he could only go to the side to protect the formation obediently. After Pan Chengfeng left, Chu Xuanji and the others went to the positions designated by Master Wu, inserted the formation flags in front of them, and sat down one after another. Several people formed a circle. Pan Chengfeng had just started meditating when he heard Master Wu shout, "The formation starts!" Then, yellow light flashed on the bodies of several people, and then a formation pattern lit up in the middle of where everyone was sitting. Pan Chengfeng looked closely and it seemed a bit like a human shape but not quite. The light became brighter and brighter, and the formation pattern in the middle slowly rose. Master Wu shouted, "Break it!"

The array immediately shot towards the restriction on the gate, making a loud bang, but the restriction on the gate was not broken, and the array diagram did not disperse, and the stalemate continued. Master Wu shouted: "Everyone, increase your mana output, we are almost there." The other five people increased their mana output at the same time. Master Wu controlled the array, his face flushed, and he did not look very relaxed. The array and the restriction were in a stalemate, unable to move forward, and the reaction force of the restriction could not disperse the array.

Pan Chengfeng felt that as Master Wu and his men increased their mana output, the restriction also increased its resistance. When would this end? This lasted for an hour, and Shangguan He shouted, "Master Wu, this is not a solution. If we continue in this stalemate, my mana can only last for half an hour at most!" Chu Hao said, "Why don't we withdraw the formation first and wait for everyone to adjust their breathing before continuing." Master Wu said, "No! As soon as we retreat, the reaction force of the restriction will act on everyone, and it will be even more dangerous. Now we can only fight it, everyone take the pills!" After speaking, Master Wu took out a Zhenyuan Pill and swallowed it. Seeing this, everyone could only take the pills and fight this restriction.

Pan Chengfeng was speechless watching from the side, thinking to himself: "Even this can be consumed, it seems that Master Wu underestimated this restriction." Master Wu continued to encourage: "Everyone work harder, the energy of this restriction is almost used up!" Shangguan He turned pale and sneered: "Master Wu, you said that half an hour ago! You still say that now, I really can't hold on any longer. If you can't break it, don't blame me for withdrawing from the formation first!" Master Wu was furious: "You..." Pan Chengfeng interrupted: "Shangguan He, it's you again, every time we encounter some difficulties, you are the first to run! Just say how much effort you have put in to get here, and you still want to get 1%! I think it's better for you to leave, anyway, you are of no use!"

Shangguan He sneered, "If that's the case, then I will withdraw. Anyway, you and I don't like each other. I will withdraw from the formation and you will take my place." Chu Hao said, "Brother Shangguan, why do you have to do this? Just hold on for a while. Master Wu said that it can be broken. We must trust Master Wu." Shangguan He said, "I have decided. I will withdraw from this operation! You can go by yourselves. I don't want the elixir anymore. My life is more important!" Chu Hao blushed, "You! Forget it! Chu is blind to make friends with someone like you!" Shangguan He sneered, with a dead pig not afraid of boiling water. Chu Xuanji said, "If that's the case, then Brother Shangguan, you can go by yourself. We won't force you, but remember the oath you made. You are not allowed to tell others about what happened here." Shangguan He said, "Don't worry. I don't want to be haunted by demons yet." He looked up at Pan Chengfeng and said, "You take over."

Pan Chengfeng walked up to Shangguan He and said, "Get out of the way!" Master Wu said, "Everyone, pay attention. Once he leaves, our pressure will increase instantly. Try to hold on and wait for Fellow Daoist Pan to take over. If the array pattern is broken, everyone will be in danger." Everyone nodded solemnly. Shangguan He said, "I'll take it!" As soon as the words fell, Shangguan He jumped back and left the location of the array. Pan Chengfeng hurriedly sat in Shangguan He's position. The mana was transferred out without regard for life, and the players were successfully exchanged. The array pattern was not broken, and everyone was relieved. Shangguan He in the distance smiled and said, "I'm leaving, you continue!" Chu Hao was angry. Chu Xuanji comforted him, "Brother Chu, don't blame yourself, just concentrate on breaking the array." Pan Chengfeng smiled and said, "Yes, brother Chu Hao, let's play by ourselves, don't bring him. You still have to pay attention to your character when making friends in the future." Everyone continued to break the array. After half a quarter of an hour, Pan Chengfeng sneered secretly, "As expected, let me see what you are trying to do!"

Everyone continued to concentrate on breaking the formation. Master Wu was originally worried that Pan Chengfeng had just established his foundation and his magic power was not pure and strong enough. Unexpectedly, after Pan Chengfeng joined, everyone seemed to be a lot more relaxed.

Several people felt it and looked at Pan Chengfeng strangely. Pan Chengfeng saw that everyone was looking at him and asked strangely, "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" Chu Xuanji asked, "Brother, don't you feel that your mana output is too fast and the pressure is too great?" Pan Chengfeng closed his eyes for a while and said, "No, I think I can last for a long time with this mana output." Everyone was shocked. Master Wu said with emotion, "Daoyou's mana is so strong that I have never seen it in my life. I am sorry for offending you before." Pan Chengfeng smiled and said, "Master Wu, why do you have to do this? The key is that we work together to break the formation. Master, how long do you think it will take to break the restriction with this mana output? If necessary, I can increase the output a little more."

Master Wu estimated and said, "No need. At this speed, this formation will be broken in half an hour at most!" Everyone was relieved when they heard Master Wu's affirmative tone. Since Pan Chengfeng joined, everyone's pressure has been reduced a lot. It won't be a big problem to hold on for another half an hour. However, everyone still took out the pills and swallowed them. Seeing that everyone was taking the pills, Pan Chengfeng was also secretly observing the reactions of these people, thinking to himself, "Who is it?"

This time, Master Wu's estimate was correct. Everyone held on for another half an hour. Then they heard the restriction on the gate begin to shake. Master Wu saw this and shouted, "Everyone, increase your mana output! Break this restriction in one go!" Several people immediately increased their mana output. The rumbling sound became louder and louder, and the array pattern and the restriction continued to flash. This continued for a few breaths, and suddenly there was a bang! The array pattern and the restriction were broken together.

Master Wu wiped his sweat and said, "Finally, it was broken. I underestimated this restriction before, causing everyone to suffer. I apologize here." Everyone hurriedly returned the greeting. Chu Xuanji said, "Master Wu, you are too polite. If it weren't for you, we don't know when we can break this restriction." Pan Chengfeng actually flattered him this time, saying, "Master Wu's attainments in formations are indeed high. He can even break this kind of powerful restriction."

Master Wu waved his hands and said, "I'm ashamed." Chu Hao said, "The restrictions at the door are so powerful, the formation inside seems to be even more complicated." Everyone looked solemn. Pan Chengfeng smiled and said, "We're here now, so we can't just retreat like Shangguan He, right? Besides, even if we want to stay for later, we have to see what's inside and whether it's worth another trip."

Tang Tong smiled and said, "Brother Chengfeng is right. I am unwilling to retreat like this." Chu Xuan Ji glanced at Wu Xunjie and saw that he had no other opinions, so he decided, "In that case, everyone should recuperate outside for a few days. Everyone has consumed a lot of energy before, so we should recuperate before going in." Everyone meditated separately, took out pills and began to recover.

Pan Chengfeng came to Chu Xuanji stealthily, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated. Chu Xuanji sighed and said, "Say whatever you want to say, and then quickly regulate your breathing." Pan Chengfeng said, "I'm fine, I just have some guesses, and I don't know whether I should say them or not." Chu Xuanji smiled and said, "Are you embarrassed to speak up sometimes? I see that every time you ask me for something, you just open your mouth and ask for it."

Pan Chengfeng's face darkened and he said, "I'm serious, brother, please don't make fun of me anymore." Chu Xuan Ji said, "Am I right? Do you know how much I charge when people ask me to make pills?" Pan Chengfeng asked curiously, "How many crystal beads?" Chu Xuan Ji said disdainfully, "Crystal beads? I will only accept them if they are top-quality, otherwise I will only accept semi-finished products." Pan Chengfeng exclaimed, "Why don't you go and rob them?" Chu Xuan Ji said, "Wrong! I can get them faster than robbing! Otherwise, why would I work so hard to learn alchemy? Okay, tell me what's the matter!" Pan Chengfeng thought for a moment and began to transmit his voice to Chu Xuan Ji.

The other people were very surprised to see that the two of them did not take good care of their breathing and were still transmitting messages for a long time. Chu Hao said, "If you two have anything to say, wait until you have adjusted your breathing. This is not the outside world, and there is danger at any time. In this state, if there is any accident, we will all be in danger." Pan Chengfeng smiled and said, "Brother Chu Hao, don't worry, I'm fine. You can adjust your breathing, and I will also protect the family." Chu Xuanji said solemnly, "Are you sure?" Pan Chengfeng said, "Not sure, but it's better to be careful." Chu Xuanji nodded and said, "I will be careful, let's adjust our breathing first." After that, he took the pill and began to recover.