"This must be an ancient ruin, no doubt!"
Everyone present spoke out, their eyes filled with surprise. After all, this was a supreme opportunity for them. If they could obtain a peerless divine weapon, it would cause endless ripples.
At the same time, everyone's expressions turned solemn. After all, if something were to happen to this peerless divine weapon, it would likely cause endless trouble. No one doubted this point.
"Since the ruins have appeared, what are you all waiting for!"
With a serious look in his eyes, Huo Dong said to everyone present, "Why haven't you entered the ruins yet?"
Numerous figures stepped towards the ruins without the slightest hesitation. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they didn't want to miss it. If they could obtain anything within the ruins, their future lives could be completely changed.
As many figures entered, Hu Xian'er and Hu Yu paused for a moment, then also stepped into the ruins without delay. After all, this was a rare opportunity, and even they dared not be negligent.
Seeing this scene, Chu Qingqing hesitated for a moment. Her figure turned into an afterimage and she stepped into the ruins, her eyes filled with solemnity. If there was truly a peerless divine weapon in these ruins, it would be a great boon for their Chu family, so she would not let this opportunity pass easily.
After a while, as many figures stepped into the ruins, only Huo Dong stood aside, silently watching everything, as if it were all under his control. A strange smile appeared in his eyes.
"Everyone has entered the ruins, why aren't you reacting at all?"
Lu Fan looked at Huo Dong, his eyes becoming somewhat profound. He always felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.
"Who do you think you are, to have the right to meddle in my affairs?"
Huo Dong glanced coldly at Lu Fan, feeling quite displeased. He naturally did not expect Lu Fan, not only to not enter the ruins but also to question him here, which made him very unhappy.
"If I'm not mistaken, there must be a problem within the ruins, otherwise, why wouldn't you enter?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a faint cold light appearing. For some reason, he had such a premonition.
"You really have an imagination. Ancient ruins are rare. If you don't want to enter, then so be it, but coming here to make sarcastic remarks is unacceptable!" Huo Dong said coldly.
Lu Fan's expression remained indifferent, not taking Huo Dong's words to heart. If he guessed correctly, there must be a problem, but he didn't know why Huo Dong was like this.
Moreover, the fluctuations of this ancient ruin were indeed unusual. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn't be like this. How could ordinary people wield such immense spiritual power?
"Since you don't want to enter, no one will force you!"
Huo Dong smiled faintly and stepped into the ruins with a relaxed demeanor.
Seeing this, Gui Ying could only smile wryly, "It seems there's no problem with the ruins. My lord might be overthinking it!"
"I hope I'm overthinking it!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his brow furrowed. Huo Dong's behavior made him even more confused, as it shouldn't be like this under normal circumstances. However, since Huo Dong had already entered the ruins, he couldn't say much more.
"My lord, this is an ancient ruin. If we miss this opportunity, who knows when we'll encounter another one!" Gui Ying said solemnly, "Why don't we try it? Perhaps we can still obtain some treasures!"
Lu Fan was somewhat hesitant, but this was indeed a rare opportunity, and Huo Dong had already entered the ruins. He didn't need to be so vigilant.
With this thought, Lu Fan did not hesitate and stepped in directly, with Gui Ying following closely behind.
After a while, Lu Fan discovered that the spiritual energy in the ruins was gradually disappearing, and within the ruins, everyone stood still, not as they had imagined.
"What's going on!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned and realized they seemed to be within a formation. Moreover, this formation looked quite vast, seemingly utilizing immense formation power. Even a Saint-level expert would be unable to open this formation.
"This is a killing formation!"
Hu Xian'er spoke, "And it was set up in advance by someone. It seems we've been tricked. Someone wants to make a move against us!"
Everyone present was shocked and filled with anger. They naturally did not expect anyone to be so audacious as to scheme against them. They were all peerless prodigies preparing to enter Zhongzhou Academy, not ordinary people. The person who dared to scheme against them was incredibly bold.
"Everyone attack together and break this killing formation!"
Chu Qingqing frowned and looked at everyone, his expression solemn. He could clearly feel that this killing formation was extraordinary. If they didn't leave this place soon, it would likely cause endless trouble.
At the same time, Lu Fan looked around and did not see Huo Dong's figure. He immediately frowned, "Why isn't Huo Dong, the young master of Zui Xian Lou, here? I clearly saw him enter with us just now!"
Everyone reacted and looked at each other, also feeling puzzled. After all, under normal circumstances, Huo Dong shouldn't have disappeared. But now, it seemed things were not as they had imagined.
"I never thought that there would be so many young talents within Liuli City. If I can absorb your spiritual energy for my own use, I will surely ascend further!"
A burst of laughter rang out, and an old man in black appeared before everyone, exuding black energy, looking extremely terrifying, inevitably causing vigilance in people's hearts.
"Who are you? Did you set up this formation!"
Chu Qingqing looked at the old man in black, his words filled with questioning.
"That's right, naturally it's me!"
The old man in black sneered, "If I can absorb your spiritual power for my own use, it will surely help me achieve supreme hegemony. So you should feel fortunate!"
"Who are you, and how dare you be so bold? Don't you know we are all heading to Zhongzhou Academy for the assessment?" Hu Yu said coldly, "If something happens to us, can Zhongzhou Academy let this go? You will also be punished!"
"You don't seriously think you can escape, do you?" The old man in black laughed, showing utter disdain. At least in his eyes, these people were already trapped, and there was nothing they could do. In his eyes, these people were just fish on a chopping block.