"Could this be the Life and Death Array! It is rumored that in the last ten thousand years of Xibaiyushan, he deciphered many ancient formations and created a terrifying Life and Death Array. No matter how powerful a creature is, it cannot withstand the erosion of this great array. Creatures that step into this array must relive the entirety of a life. With the slightest carelessness, they perish on the spot, beyond recovery. Those who enter this array can only move forward, never back!"
The commander of the Youlang cavalry trembled, filled with fear.
As he spoke of the Life and Death Array, Bu Fanggu, Hai Xingqing, Yì Rì, Zhen Gang, and Zi Hui all paled. Some even stumbled back several steps in fright.
A moment later, Zi Hui nodded, "Indeed, this is the Life and Death Array. According to records, after Xibaiyushan refined this grand formation, it wreaked havoc. Many creatures in the Great Sage and Saint Lord realms could not escape this grand array."
"Xibaiyushan truly thinks highly of us. Even Saint Lord realm powerhouses could not break this Life and Death Array. With our mere Saint power, how can we possibly traverse this Life and Death Array!"
Hai Xingqing, a figure of some standing in Xibai City, felt a considerable tremor of fear in the face of the Life and Death Array.
It wasn't just him. Even Long Yuan Shengzi, leaning closer, looked at the runes carved on the wooden bridge and shook his head.
"Life and Death Array! ...Life and Death Array!..."
Bu Fanggu murmured softly.
Seeing the expressions of Zi Hui and the others, Meng Tian and the others also grew worried. The fact that these top powerhouses of Xibai City were so terrified and forced to retreat indicated that the wooden bridge before them was no simple matter.
Meng Tian and Guan Yu stepped forward, touching the residual aura of the grand array on the inscribed stone tablet. After a short while, their faces turned pale. However, after half an hour, their complexions gradually eased.
"Master Zi Hui, come and feel this stone tablet."
Guan Yu turned his head and called out to Zi Hui.
Zi Hui walked forward and placed his palm on the stone tablet. Soon, his troubled expression also eased considerably.
"Everyone, the Life and Death Array has been greatly weakened by Xibaiyushan. Xibaiyushan has given us a place to recuperate; they are not trying to kill us outright."
Zi Hui said.
Immediately, Bu Fanggu strode over and placed his palm on the stone tablet. Soon, Zhen Gang, Yì Rì, and Hai Xingqing also came forward.
"Indeed, the aura of this grand array is very weak."
Bu Fanggu's face relaxed.
"Weng~~"
The stone tablet suddenly illuminated with a multicolored divine light. After dozens of breaths, the multicolored divine light began to recede. After half an hour, the inscribed stone tablet completely subsided. However, the original characters had disappeared, replaced by dense, tiny script.
Everyone gathered around the stone tablet to examine it. It clearly stated that the Life and Death Array was designed for beings below the Saint King realm. To enter the core, one must step onto the Bridge of Life and Death and endure life and death.
"The Life and Death Array is embodied within the wooden bridge, hence it is called the Bridge of Life and Death. To enter the main tomb chamber and obtain abundant resources, one must step onto this bridge and endure life and death."
"The Bridge of Life and Death allows only one creature to pass at a time. Only when this creature successfully crosses or fails and dies can the next creature step onto the Bridge of Life and Death."
"Life and death are but a moment. Once you enter, there is no turning back!"
After these few lines of text appeared, the inscribed stone tablet vanished.
"Although this Life and Death Array was designed for beings below the Saint King realm, everyone, do not underestimate it. The array presented before you is still called the Life and Death Array."
Zi Hui said, then closed his eyes.
"Everyone!"
After half an hour, Bu Fanggu spoke, "From the beginning, the purpose of everyone vying for the three lists was for this secret realm. Now, the main tomb chamber is right before your eyes. I have only one question: go, or not go?"
"Of course, we must go!"
Hai Xingqing said, "However, there is a way to go."
"This is easy to handle."
Bu Fanggu said with a smile, "Our three factions will send people in one by one, how about that?"
"No."
Hai Xingqing interrupted directly, "My Haiyun Divine Dynasty currently only has me."
"Hai Xingqing, you have no say in this!"
"Whether there are many or few people, no one present can escape. You will all have to tread this bridge."
Bu Fanggu said, looking at Hai Xingqing.
"It seems we have no other choice but to agree."
After a moment of contemplation, Meng Tian looked at Hai Xingqing and Bu Fanggu. Meng Tian nodded, and Hai Xingqing had no other recourse but to follow Bu Fanggu's plan.
"Good, of our three parties, who will go first?"
Bu Fanggu looked at the other two.
"Either is fine!"
Guan Yu looked at Bu Fanggu.
Bu Fanggu nodded without even looking at Hai Xingqing and said, "Alright, then. First, let us each select the first batch of creatures. We will lead the way, followed by Haiyun Divine Dynasty, and finally you."
Soon, the first batch of creatures to enter the Bridge of Life and Death were selected. Bu Fanggu sent the prodigies of the Tiangang Shang Sect. Hai Xingqing had no one to choose, so he had to go himself. The Great Han Heavenly Dynasty sent Yue Yun.
"Remember, for this Life and Death Array, we have no reference materials. No one knows what is inside. Do not rush. Take it step by step. Rest assured, no matter life or death, your clan, I will take good care of them. All disciples of your family, without needing to participate in sect assessments, can directly join the sect."
Yì Rì instructed the prodigy.
"Elder, do not worry, your disciple understands."
The disciple bowed deeply to Yì Rì and then directly stepped onto the Bridge of Life and Death. Once he stepped on it, there was no turning back.
As the disciple stepped onto the Bridge of Life and Death, he cautiously took three steps. The Bridge of Life and Death showed no reaction.
But everyone below closed their eyes, using their divine senses to perceive the changes in the Life and Death Array.
"Boom!!"
A thunderous explosion erupted from within the disciple's body. Everyone hurriedly looked up, staring in shock as the disciple first burst into flames, and then exploded.
Meng Tian and the others were horrified. Nothing had happened. They had sensed nothing. From the moment the disciple stepped onto the Bridge of Life and Death, they had been highly focused, yet they had not detected any trace of the Life and Death Array.
Thus, he perished without warning.
"Alas!"
Looking at the disciple who had vanished completely, Yì Rì sighed.
"Our creature has died. It's time for the second. Hai Xingqing of the Haiyun Divine Dynasty, please!"
Bu Fanggu turned and looked coldly at Hai Xingqing.
Hai Xingqing's face was pale, but almost the moment Bu Fanggu spoke, he stood up.
It wasn't that he obeyed, but that he absolutely had to cross the Bridge of Life and Death. There was no avoiding it. Anyone who wished to enter the main tomb chamber had to pass this bridge.
The Haiyun Divine Dynasty had waited twenty years for this day. Even if he turned back now, he feared the Divine Emperor would not spare him upon his return to the Divine Dynasty.