chapter 31 innate second level ===

Carrying the chubby little one, with each step, another wolf corpse appeared on the ground, and Ivydan Song's eyes were almost popping out. "Chi!" The blade split into three, and the three approaching wolf heads were divided, their bodies shattered by the force of the blade. Wherever they went, blood flowed, and the number of wolf corpses increased, posing no significant challenge. The pile of corpses grew into a mountain, and Ivydan Song clutched his stomach. The food he had for lunch all came out, and bile threatened to follow. "Overwhelming momentum!" With an unmatched sharpness, a single slash descended, causing the sky to change color, and the sun and moon to lose their luster. The formation experienced intense fluctuations, almost unable to withstand it. The seven styles merged into one, creating an unparalleled move. The blade's aura resembled towering mountains, continuous and unbroken. The approaching wolves were all lifted off the ground, bodies uncontrollable, and the blade's energy ran rampant. A circular force swept through, creating a large open space centered around Verdantius Liu. A thousand wolves all died. Putting down the blade, the wolf corpses around transformed into countless principles, disappearing into the air. This was the mystery of the formation, utilizing the power of heaven and earth to construct a world. "Howl..." Suddenly, a terrifying demonic aura overwhelmed them. A giant golden wolf descended from the sky, snapping its jaws at Verdantius Liu's neck. It happened too quickly. "Wolf King, a second-tier demonic beast!" Ivydan Song screamed, his fat trembling. The innate energy crushed down, and in the face of the overwhelming acquired realm, he had no choice but to hide behind Verdantius Liu. "So, all the intruders died inside." A sly smile appeared on Verdantius Liu's lips. He did not unleash his innate spirit, and with a short knife in hand, he slashed in an arc. The Wolf King rolled in the air, avoiding the blade energy. The Wolf King landed on the ground, towering over a person's height, more than two meters long, with golden fur shimmering faintly. Each inch of fur was like gold needles, releasing a surging demonic aura. "Brother, think of a way to get out quickly. This formation is too strange. After entering, the monsters inside keep increasing in level." Ivydan Song was afraid, wanting to leave as soon as possible and not lose his life. He grabbed Verdantius Liu's arm, urging Verdantius to find a solution. "No rush. Don't you want to repair the formation here?" Verdantius Liu mysteriously smiled. As he spoke, the Wolf King lunged down from the air, carrying its innate spirit. Pushing Ivydan Song away with one hand, raising the short knife in the other, Verdantius Liu performed a slashing move. Simple and direct, a single slash caused violent ripples in the void. The Wolf King let out a mournful scream and fell from the sky. A second-tier demonic beast, killed by Verdantius Liu with a single slash, controlling his strength at the ninth stage of The Acquired Realm. "Brother, if you can repair the formation here, that would be great." Ivydan Song was no longer so scared. If the formation was restored, they could safely leave. This formation was the Song family's greatest secret, and much knowledge originated from it. The ancestral patriarch spent a lifetime creating this mysterious formation. "There are still some doubts, but I'll figure them out soon." His eyes locked on the surroundings, if he guessed correctly, even more powerful demonic beasts might appear. Perhaps... Before he could finish his thoughts, three black figures silently arrived. The moment the three black-clothed figures appeared, they immediately targeted Verdantius Liu, forming a triangular formation. They wielded long swords, without hesitation, directly attacking all three in the second stage of the innate realm. Without unleashing his innate spirit, Verdantius Liu intended to squeeze out all his potential. Relying on the postnatal ninth level, he fought fiercely against the three, blades clashing with swords. "Clang clang clang..." Terrifying Tai Huang spirit sent the three black-clothed people flying, the powerful rebounding force making Verdantius Liu's arm numb. Stepping on the Seven Stars, he turned into a flash of lightning, three Verdantius Liu's figures appeared on the battlefield. Only by reaching extreme speed could he achieve this. "Kill!" The blade swept in, and the three black-clothed individuals had not reacted yet; their heads were relocated. The second stage of the innate realm for him was still not a significant pressure. Five the third stage of the innate realm people appeared! Still killed by Verdantius Liu! Seven the fourth stage of the innate realm experts descended from the sky, and more and more high-level practitioners appeared, with their realms ascending. Facing seven the fourth stage of innate realm experts, the pressure increased significantly. After hundreds of consecutive strikes, the battle was evenly matched, reaching the limit of the acquired realm. Releasing the innate spirit was like a voracious beast, devouring everything in its path. The short knife in hand transformed into a curtain of blades, locking onto the bodies of the seven individuals. "Pu pu pu..." Heads flew up, and with the release of the innate spirit, the fourth stage of innate realm experts were effortlessly slain. The mysterious formation revealed significant flaws as increasingly powerful experts emerged. It couldn't be repaired until one perished in battle. A total of nine in the fifth stage of the innate realm experts appeared. Verdantius Liu's eyes changed slightly; this seemed to be his limit unless he used the Ghost pupil. Ivydan Song, already numb, sat on the ground, took out a piece of candy from his pocket and became a spectator. Approaching them were nine the fifth stage of innate realm experts who formed a formation. Verdantius Liu was surprised by this formation within a formation; it wasn't something an ordinary person could arrange. The Nine-Star Array displayed by the nine individuals was effective against ordinary people but too ordinary for him. His body sliced through, a blade opening the formation's eye, breaking the array. With strange footwork and powerful swordsmanship, he moved among the nine individuals, his blade techniques flowing like water. After some honing, his body and soul seamlessly merged, achieving perfect harmony through the training's effects. The long knife raised high, like a gazelle's antlers, suddenly swung down without a trace. The earth began to crack, resembling a dense spider web spreading in all directions. A formidable force formed a hurricane, surging in all directions. Ivydan Song's chubby body stumbled and was lifted several meters away. The hurricane lifted rocks, blocking the line of sight. Verdantius Liu moved through the mist, his emitted aura resembling an emperor's return, an overwhelming presence that suffocated. "Die!" The voice of the Grim Reaper, the singing of the blade, and the bodies of the nine individuals exploded, leaving no trace of bones. This single slash incorporated all his spirit, and a hint of soul power. The momentum soared, the dantian roared angrily, and true energy surged through limbs and bones. Breaking through the second stage of the innate realm, with the pressure of the formation, he tore through his shackles. Activating the formation consumed five spirit stones, containing a large amount of spiritual energy. The God Swallow formula of Tai Huang generated a strong suction force, absorbing all the spiritual energy, and converting it into True Qi. Without the spirit stones to drive the formation, it emitted cracking sounds, becoming chaotic, with the risk of exploding at any moment. "Stay here and don't move. No matter what happens, don't be afraid, pretend you haven't seen anything." Verdantius Liu's body disappeared, heading directly to a certain area. It was time to solve the formation issue. If the formation issue wasn't resolved, the upcoming experts would become stronger and stronger, exhausting their strength until they eventually died within the formation. Within the formation, thunderous sounds suddenly resounded. Ivydan Song sat on the ground, hands clutching his head, eyes closed. Lightning struck the ground, with one bolt landing right next to Ivydan Song's feet, startling him into a sharp scream. He decided to cover his ears instead. He was still too young, only fifteen or sixteen years old. The thunder roared, pouring rain, followed by howling winds and hail. Extreme and harsh weather conditions unfolded within the formation, continuously changing. After about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, everything finally disappeared. The surroundings gradually changed, and Ivydan Song found himself sitting on the inkstone ground. They were back in the stone house. Verdantius Liu walked out from the darkness, his aura restored to the acquired realm. "Brother, did you really repair the formation?" Ivydan Song stood up, clapping his hands in excitement. The fate of the Song family was closely tied to this formation. He grabbed Verdantius Liu's arm, eager and admiring. "Yes!" Nodding, Verdantius Liu completely repaired the formation, raising its level compared to before. It could now accommodate hundreds of people practicing at the same time. "That's great, brother, you're my idol, I really admire you." Ivydan Song was almost kneeling and licking Verdantius Liu's shoes, dancing with excitement. After all, he was still just a child. "Keep my breakthrough to the innate realm a secret for now." As the two walked towards the door, Verdantius Liu hoped today's events would remain confidential. Ivydan Song, like a little chick pecking at grains, vigorously nodded, determined not to reveal anything. As soon as they stepped out of the gate, a dozen people had gathered outside, staring at them as if they were monsters. "You... you actually came out alive." Willorus Song sighed in relief, looking anxious. Verdantius Liu was puzzled; did these people expect them to die inside? "Dad, why are you here?" Ivydan Song grinned, standing among his uncles and seniors. Each person's gaze towards him was strange. "You've been acting recklessly. Who allowed you to enter this formation?" Willorus Song grabbed Ivydan Song's ear, lifting him up like a piglet, causing a pig-like squeal to come out: "Dad, it hurts, it hurts..." "The family rules prohibit anyone from entering this formation. You knowingly violated them, so I'll punish you by not allowing you to leave the house for three months." This area had long been designated as forbidden, and outsiders couldn't enter. The Song family knew that entering this formation meant certain death. They were so afraid of it that even shadows rarely appeared. It seemed that Verdantius Liu activated the formation, and the Song family sensed it immediately, rushing over. They were unaware that Ivydan Song had led people inside. "Dad, this formation has been restored. Don't believe me? Ask Big Brother Liu." Ivydan Song rubbed his ear forcefully, looking wronged. He thought his father would praise him for the successful endeavor, but instead, he was beaten. "What did you say? The formation has been repaired?" Willorus Song and the other elders showed a hint of shock. They had dedicated the family's efforts to repair it for decades, with no results. Yet, Ivydan Song went in for a moment, and it was fixed? "It's true, all thanks to Big Brother Liu. Not only did he repair the formation, but he also upgraded its level." On this point, the chubby boy wasn't lying. Being born into a family that specialized in formations, he could judge the quality of the formation. The scenes inside were far superior to what the family recorded. All eyes turned towards Verdantius Liu. Wasn't he just the unwanted son-in-law of the Xu family? How did he end up here and repair the formation? "Mr. Liu, is what my son said true?" Willorus Song, having witnessed Verdantius Liu slaying twelve members of the Wan family with a single slash, was astonished. That remarkable slash couldn't be achieved without at least ten years of cultivation.