"Fifth level, even the peak of the seventh level would be no match!"
The old village chief was full of confidence, as if he had tested this formation against experts at the peak of the seventh level before.
Li Chonglou couldn't help but stroke his chin after hearing this.
"This sounds doable, it's just..."
"It's what?"
Li Chonglou stared into the old village chief's eyes.
"It's just that I don't know if this is your delaying tactic, old village chief. We've only known each other for half a day, and you're telling me such an important secret like this. This formation, wouldn't it be a case of no return once entered?"
There was no point in hiding it anymore. Li Chonglou was prepared to fall out with the old village chief.
Even if it meant taking considerable risks!
The old village chief was taken aback and said in surprise, "Didn't I just say that I asked Brother Li to help us keep it a secret? As for why I'm looking for you, didn't I also say that?"
Yes, he had explained everything, and there were reasons for it, but these reasons were hardly convincing.
Li Chonglou chuckled, "Then will you leave a villager here to go in with me?"
The old village chief frowned and shook his head, "That won't work. It's not as simple as unsealing it. If we don't gather enough people, we won't achieve the desired effect."
It did sound plausible.
But Li Chonglou still didn't quite believe him.
The main reason was that they had known each other for too short a time, and considering the old village chief's previous change in demeanor, he wasn't entirely a simple person.
Would such a senior, and the village chief of Leici Village, trust an outsider so easily?
At this moment, a man in animal skins nearby suddenly spoke, "Brother Li, don't forget you are still in our hands. Whether you agree or not is not up to you to decide!"
He still called him brother, but his tone had completely changed.
Li Chonglou said coldly, "Want to give it a try?"
The old village chief suddenly reprimanded the man in animal skins, "Xiao Si, shut up!"
He then looked at Li Chonglou, "Brother Li, Xiao Si was just agitated. I hope you can forgive him."
Li Chonglou remained silent.
"Little Li, agree to it."
Elder An in his mind suddenly spoke. Li Chonglou, who had been ready to confront the old village chief, was stunned.
"Why? Elder An, do you know something?"
A formation that could allow someone at the fifth level to fight against the seventh level after entering? Who would dare to enter it rashly?
What if the formation had other effects that the old village chief hadn't mentioned, such as being able to operate it from the outside, trapping him inside, or even killing him directly? That would be truly calling to heaven and earth with no response.
Therefore, entering was out of the question. Li Chonglou never believed that the old village chief, with his previous behavior, would make such a decision.
But with Elder An's word, it was a different matter.
"Little Li, if I'm not mistaken, this formation should have a formation spirit within it. What he just said, only a formation spirit borrowing the power of heaven and earth could accomplish."
"Formation spirit?"
What new trick was this?
Elder An explained, "This information also just popped into my mind. I once read an ancient book in the Lost Land, which recorded many secrets of the world or things that few people knew."
"But perhaps because I slept for too long, I couldn't remember many things, and only remembered them under specific circumstances."
Li Chonglou suddenly understood. No wonder Elder An always held a central position among everyone, and basically all soul bodies listened to his arrangements.
It turned out that Elder An knew quite a lot.
"This formation spirit, it also emerged when I heard that old fellow mention the formation. According to the book, it was a very rare existence in ancient times. It is said that the spiritual energy of Earth in ancient times was far from comparable to now, and formations were a common tool for cultivators back then."
Elder An provided some knowledge about formations. Li Chonglou had also read some related books, and their traces still existed in reality.
For example, Feng Shui. Li Chonglou was from the antique business before, and he knew a little about these things.
Therefore, he was not surprised by the word "formation," but was interested in the "formation spirit" that was mentioned.
"So, Elder An, are you suggesting I subdue this formation spirit?"
Elder An paused and said, "A formation spirit is something even more advanced than an ordinary soul. It would be a pity not to absorb such a good thing for energy, wouldn't it?"
*Pfft!*
The old village chief noticed Li Chonglou's abnormality and couldn't help but ask with concern, "Brother Li, what's wrong?"
Li Chonglou quickly waved his hand, "I'm fine. Let's get back to your matter."
The old village chief looked at Li Chonglou with some confusion.
"Brother Li, we are waiting for your decision now."
Li Chonglou chuckled, "What if I say I don't want to go?"
The old village chief's expression froze, and then a hint of anxiety flashed across his face. Although it was fleeting, Li Chonglou clearly caught it.
But Li Chonglou didn't expose him. Instead, he suddenly smiled, "Old village chief, I was just kidding."
Then, he put away his playful demeanor and said seriously, "I know the situation is complicated now, and I can't consider too much. But if you want me to go, old village chief, you have to agree to a few conditions."
The old village chief said without hesitation, "Brother Li, you say."
"First, after I help you get through this crisis, you must help me obtain the root of the Lei Ku tree."
"This is no problem."
The old village chief nodded decisively.
"Second, you must let me inform my companions."
The old village chief was completely stunned, not expecting Li Chonglou to make such a strange request.
What was the use of informing his companions?
While he was still confused, the old village chief suddenly realized, and then showed a wry smile.
"It seems Brother Li still doesn't trust me."
Li Chonglou smiled slightly, "Old village chief, it's always good to leave yourself a way out, isn't it? Of course, I won't mention the formation, I'll just say I'm helping the village chief deal with the enemy."
As long as he informed Chen Pingfan and the others, the old village chief would have to consider one thing before making a move against him.
Either he had to kill everyone from the General Bureau, so the news wouldn't spread directly.
But this would also carry risks. China was ranked among the top in terms of international strength, and any action he took could arouse China's suspicion.
Leici Island had achieved its current peace mainly because everyone who came there were lone individuals.
If a major power set its sights on it, the consequences could be easily imagined!
If he didn't make a move against Chen Pingfan and the others, then Li Chonglou would be relatively safe, after all, it wouldn't be easy to cause trouble for something that everyone knew.
To Li Chonglou's surprise, the old village chief didn't ponder this for too long.
"No problem, I promise you, as long as you don't mention anything else."
Li Chonglou thought for a moment and continued, "And the third point, I want to walk the path myself."
The old village chief smiled and said, "Of course."