As Huang Guang’s spiritual energy touched the barrier, numerous fine threads erupted.
These threads, like feelers, crawled along the barrier’s wall, endlessly.
Fu Ruhai peered closer, observing that the threads, as if discovering new territory, wriggled everywhere, ceaselessly searching for something.
He instantly understood Liu Sandao’s intention.
To find the barrier's secret by leveraging the properties of water.
Generally, the secret to a formation is the weakest point of the entire barrier, much like a navel on a person.
Where it is weakest, it is most vulnerable to breakthroughs during an attack.
As long as this "navel" could be found, even if the entrance to the barrier couldn't be located, one could forcibly break through with spiritual power.
To capture all the souls in one sweep, they couldn't break it all at once, otherwise…
Liu Sandao thought the same, so he decided to use the water’s nature to first locate the secret and then cast his spell to enter, like catching a turtle in a jar!
The water threads searching for the secret spread out, simultaneously acting like a net to secure the barrier.
At this moment, the barrier was like a glass ball partially wrapped in needlework; if this continued, it would be completely encased.
Just as the wrapping was about to be completed, Liu Sandao increased his spiritual energy.
The water net instantly thickened, as if a force was pressing down on the barrier with all its might.
"Not good! Quickly inform the Master!"
Lu Fang sensed the danger and immediately ordered his subordinate to notify the Master.
The barrier might not be broken, but if it was fully encased, they wouldn't be able to get out, which would be no different from waiting to die.
After all, even the current Heavenly Emperor might not be able to set up a barrier for the entire world.
That would require an enormous amount of vital energy and spiritual power!
Moreover, as long as it could accommodate enough souls and temporarily serve to seal them, that would suffice.
They were destined to go to the mortal realm to expand their territory!
The water threads extended along the barrier wall, slowly converging towards a low-lying area.
Water flows downhill, and the more sunken it was, the more water would flow in.
"Found it, finally found it! Let me lend you a hand!"
Fu Ruhai declared, also beginning his incantation.
With their combined efforts, the barrier’s weak point became even weaker.
Liu Sandao remained vigilant, not relaxing in the slightest. Although the barrier's secret had been found, further increasing his spiritual power was necessary to enter.
"Bad news, boss, they're coming in!"
"Hmph! What's the rush? They haven't come in yet!"
The Headless Corpse said, glaring at the Fat Ghost beside him.
This operation was arranged by the Master. Lu Fang was the overall commander, and he was the deputy.
The Fat and Thin Ghosts were responsible for protecting him.
The Master had just emerged from seclusion and revealed good news: his Asura Path tribulation had advanced to level ninety.
If he could obtain more Fortune Fruits or Fortune Roots, then success would be within reach!
Originally, the Master's cultivation was already strong enough; there was no room for them to speculate.
How unfathomable was his nearly maxed-out power?
Once, a soul serving him accidentally touched his dragon scale and was instantly reduced to ashes.
It was important to note that he had merely breathed a puff of air.
Coincidentally, on that day, both he and Lu Fang were present.
Not only did he tremble inwardly, but Lu Fang was also stunned into silence.
If the Master were to arrive, Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai would be no match for him.
Thinking this, he felt slightly calmer.
"Oh! They're in, they're coming in!"
A soul shouted, followed by exclamations of "Ah! Yes! Yes!"
"Run!"
"Who dares!"
Lu Fang immediately stopped them upon hearing the dire suggestion to "run."
The act of "escaping" was like a breaking dam, a flood that could not be allowed to have even a small opening.
"The Master will be here soon, what are you afraid of! With his venerable strength, killing them is easier than crushing an ant!"
After his loud shout, he immediately reassured everyone, stabilizing the situation.
Just as he finished speaking, "Crash! Crash!"
With a resounding sound, Fu Ruhai fell into the barrier.
"Let's see where you can run!"
"Attack!"
Fu Ruhai shouted and charged forward. Lu Fang, not to be outdone, stepped forward bravely!
Soon, Fu Ruhai was surrounded by seven or eight souls.
He recited the incantation from the Scripture of Fortune and Virtue: "Fortune bestows for thousands of years, virtue spreads for ten thousand generations!"
A ball of purple light rose from the top of his head, instantly enveloping his body.
Spectral figures of light shot towards the surrounding souls.
These light projections, upon hitting Lu Fang, felt warm and somewhat soft.
Lu Fang quickly activated the spiritual energy within him to resist the light’s engulfing effect.
A few souls with weaker spiritual power had already begun to revel in it.
They had smiles on their faces, their bodies contorted, swaying left and right.
"How did they become like this?"
The Headless Corpse muttered in confusion.
"Boss, should we attack?"
The Fat Ghost inquired.
"Attack, attack, attack! Attack your head! Did I not tell you to stay out of these matters! Besides, isn't the Commander-in-Chief still here? What are you in a hurry for!"
The Headless Corpse said, patting the Fat Ghost's head, and his gaze casually fell on Lu Fang.
The Thin Ghost remained silent, intently watching the struggle between Fu Ruhai and Lu Fang.
Lu Fang had improved his cultivation considerably during this period, practicing with the Fortune Fruits bestowed by the Master.
Therefore, Fu Ruhai's Scripture of Fortune and Virtue would require considerable effort to subdue him easily.
As a result, after seven or eight rounds, both sides were evenly matched.
Coupled with the assistance of some stronger souls nearby, Lu Fang even held a slight advantage.
"Crash! Crash!"
With another series of sounds, Liu Sandao also entered!
As soon as he entered, many souls swarmed him.
Fu Ruhai, who entered first, didn't seem impressive. This one who entered later was even thinner and weaker, likely with average spiritual power.
The reason they could enter the barrier was merely due to luck.
A few souls, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws, shouted, "Give me your life!"
Liu Sandao raised his hand, and a light projection shot out. It was like a thousand arrows piercing the heart, only a "swish" sound was heard!
Before any soul could get close, they were all knocked to the ground.
Suddenly, the gathered souls erupted!
"Run!"
The scene instantly became chaotic!
Lu Fang was engaged in a fierce battle with Fu Ruhai and couldn't spare attention. The Headless Corpse, seeing the situation, wished it could find a crack in the ground to burrow into, when the Fat Ghost shouted, "The Master is here, the Master is here!"
"Stop! What are you panicking about! The Master is here, everyone, put your spirits up!"
The Headless Corpse, quick-witted, immediately shouted loudly.
With their support arriving, it needed to quickly put on a show of authority. After all, as the esteemed Deputy Commander, it couldn't let Lu Fang steal all the limelight.
"Liu Sandao, you've arrived at a good time! Saves me the trouble of looking for you!"
The Master flew directly in front of Lu Fang, facing Liu Sandao.
"Hmph! Enough nonsense! You dare to act recklessly, causing plagues to spread through the mortal realm. Let's see how the Heavenly Emperor deals with you!"
Fu Ruhai said, increasing his spiritual power, squeezing out of the souls' encirclement, and flying to Liu Sandao's side.