"Is that so? Then let's hurry and go see." Zhao Yan quickened her pace, climbing to the outer edge of Jiuling Mountain.
Many people were seated cross-legged in this area.
From the aura emanating from these individuals, Zhao Yan could tell that they, like her, were from the Xuanmen circle. Kai Shu Ge.
Looking further ahead, she indeed saw a lot of Yin energy shrouding the area.
It was this enveloping Yin energy that made many people stop in their tracks.
"Master, the Yin energy here is truly dense," Wang Xianzhi said to Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan nodded. She had known as soon as she saw it; the Yin energy was so thick it had formed a ghost domain.
Zhao Yan walked to the front and raised her hand, placing it before her to feel.
She felt as if a layer of transparent glass was blocking her path. Although invisible, she could clearly sense something blocking the way with her outstretched hands.
She was quite surprised that such a zone could be formed.
"Let's find a place to sit. I heard many people from the Xuanmen circle say that this Yin energy ghost domain is impenetrable for many Xuanmen practitioners."
"We should wait for some Xuanmen masters to arrive and break through this ghost domain before we can proceed."
Wang Xianzhi looked at his phone and spoke to Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan felt for about ten seconds, then withdrew her hand, saying, "Hmm, this ghost domain is unusual. Breaking it should be feasible for me."
"Really, Master? I heard many people in the circle say this ghost domain is very difficult to break. If it were that easy to break, so many Xuanmen practitioners wouldn't be meditating here," Wang Xianzhi said in surprise.
Zhao Yan said lightly, "Let's try."
With that, she took out a talisman from her backpack, placed it in her palm, and rubbed it vigorously.
Wang Xianzhi quickly retreated behind her, guarding the surroundings and preventing anyone else from approaching.
Zhao Yan felt her palm getting hot and quickly affixed the talisman to the front.
The talisman floated in the air where it was placed.
She took out another talisman, did the same as the first, and affixed it to the front.
Zhao Yan's actions attracted the attention of many people.
After all, they were all sitting cross-legged behind her, and Zhao Yan's move to the front clearly indicated her intention to break the ghost domain.
Upon seeing this, others couldn't help but shake their heads.
Many had attempted to probe this ghost domain, and all had returned unsuccessful, with some even being injured by the Yin energy within.
"Junior Sister, look at that woman in front!" Shi Jichang raised his hand and patted Fu Yuting's shoulder.
He saw Zhao Yan taking out several talismans.
"Senior Brother, this woman is trying to open the ghost domain, isn't she?" Fu Yuting said.
Shi Jichang nodded, "Judging by her actions, it's likely, but this ghost domain isn't something that can be opened easily."
"Junior Sister, pay attention to the big black dog behind her. See if it's full of spiritual energy."
Fu Yuting followed Shi Jichang's gaze, and upon seeing the Black Tiger General that Wang Xianzhi was leading, she looked closely and exclaimed with a "tsk," praising, "It truly is a very good dog, just as Senior Brother said."
"If she gets injured by the Yin energy within the ghost domain, then we can just take her dog."
While the two of them were discussing their dog-snatching plan.
Zhao Yan had already affixed seven talismans to the ghost domain formed by the Yin energy.
As the seven talismans were placed, Zhao Yan began chanting an incantation, and a golden light suddenly flashed.
Then, the golden light emanating from the seven talismans merged into one.
The seven talismans formed a talisman array, its power tens of times greater than that of individual talismans.
"Disciple Xinxin, step back." Zhao Yan said sternly.
Wang Xianzhi and Wu Jiaxin quickly retreated behind her.
As the golden light from the seven talismans grew brighter, the Yang energy from these talismans converged at a single point.
Beneath the dark clouds of Yin energy, this golden light appeared exceptionally dazzling, drawing the attention of many.
At this moment, a thunderous sound echoed.
The talisman array formed by the seven talismans exploded, creating an opening in the sealed ghost domain.
The Yin energy mixed with the Yang energy from the talisman array. When the Yang energy momentarily became denser than the Yin energy, the balance was broken. Once the two different energies mixed, a powerful explosion would occur.
This thunderous sound, akin to the rumble of thunder in the sky, startled everyone around, their expressions varied.
When they saw clearly, shock spread across their faces. A crack had appeared in the extremely solid ghost domain.
"Who exactly is that woman?"
"No way, some Xuanmen bigwigs said this ghost domain is extremely sturdy, how could it be broken open so easily by someone?"
Many people began to whisper about Zhao Yan's identity.
Many Xuanmen practitioners stood up and watched as Zhao Yan led Wang Xianzhi and Wu Jiaxin into the interior of Jiuling Mountain.
Upon seeing Zhao Yan blast open the ghost domain, Shi Jichang, who had just taken a sip of water, immediately spat it out.
"Damn it, it actually opened the ghost domain?"
Fu Yuting pinched Shi Jichang's thigh, "Senior Brother, does it hurt?"
"Of course it hurts, you've made it red and swollen, how could it not?" Shi Jichang frowned.
"If it hurts, it means this isn't a dream," Fu Yuting said.
Recalling Shi Jichang's earlier words, she quickly added, "Senior Brother, you should go steal the dog yourself. I'm afraid if I go with you, the consequences will be dire."
Shi Jichang's face became serious, and he said, "This woman does have some skill. In my opinion, those talismans were either given to her by her master and ancestor, or she bought them with incredible luck. I find it hard to believe she could create such powerful talismans at such a young age."
Fu Yuting waved her hand, "Forget it, Senior Brother. I'm not going. It's not worth the risk."
"What are you afraid of? With your Senior Brother's abilities, as long as he's careful, nothing will happen."
"Damn it, let's stop talking. Those Xuanmen practitioners have already entered. We need to hurry inside too."
Shi Jichang stood up and quickly walked into the ghost domain.
Zhao Yan, along with Wang Xianzhi and Wu Jiaxin, entered the ghost domain.
She looked back behind her and, seeing the opening she had created healing, fell into thought.
"It is indeed unusual," Zhao Yan said.
"The Yin energy here seems alive," Wang Xianzhi remarked.
Wu Jiaxin nodded, "I'm not from this circle, but even I can feel how dense the Yin energy is here."
"Yes, one cannot stay in this Yin energy for long. After we obtain the treasures in this mountain, let's leave quickly," Zhao Yan said.
She herself had no major issues staying here, but Wu Jiaxin, following Wang Xianzhi, had a vastly different constitution from hers, and the two of them were highly likely to be unable to withstand this Yin energy.