Having gained this technique, Li Fan didn't want to delay any longer.
"Junior Brother, I have learned the Insect Binding Technique. I will now go to the front lines to find our senior brothers. Take care!" Li Fan said.
The Gu Daoist was somewhat reluctant. "Senior Brother, you must be careful. Make sure to come back safely!"
And with Li Fan's departure, that worried expression slowly faded.
After an unknown amount of time, in the quiet Demon Refining Tower, the Gu Daoist's muttering once again echoed.
"...without alchemy materials, what should I do..."
...
Exiting the Demon Refining Tower, Li Fan sensed the location of Sikong Yi and Baili Chen.
They were very close to the central core area of Cloud Water Heavenly Palace: the Taiyi Hall.
Information about the Taiyi Hall instantly appeared in Li Fan's mind.
The Taiyi Hall is said to be the place where Cloud Water Heavenly Palace receives distinguished guests and holds sect discussions.
There was no particular risk, but the situation was quite unique.
Looking at Sikong Yi and Baili Chen, it seemed that they had stopped for some reason, moving slowly toward the central area.
Li Fan instantly had a clear idea.
He sneered and hurried towards the direction where the two were.
In front of the Taiyi Hall, countless broken swords were inserted into the ground.
The sword blades crisscrossed, forming a forest of swords blocking the way to the Taiyi Hall.
Sikong Yi and Baili Chen were standing on the sword handles, walking towards the Taiyi Hall.
With each step forward, a virtual shadow corresponding to the broken sword under their feet would appear above them.
Then it pierced through their hearts.
No blood spattered. After piercing, the virtual shadow would disappear.
It wouldn't cause actual harm, and would only bring pain.
The intense pain made them tremble uncontrollably, and sweat poured down their foreheads like raindrops.
After a long time, they finally eased from this indescribable pain.
The two took a deep breath and continued to step on the sword handles, moving forward.
Another sword shadow pierced through.
This was the reason why the speed of their progress was so slow.
Although it was extremely painful, there was no retreat in their eyes.
What they had worked so hard for was right in front of them, within reach.
How could they possibly give up now?
With firm determination, they gritted their teeth and continued to move forward.
At this moment, they sensed someone approaching from behind.
Looking back, they were shocked and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's you?! How is this possible?"