He couldn't bear watching his beloved woman struggle alone while he could only stand by and watch! He wanted to be by her side and tell her openly that he was there for her! He wouldn't allow her to bear all this alone anymore, nor did he want to indulge her strong will any longer.
Because he was afraid. He was afraid that this would hurt Shen Qianmo. Even if it would restrict her wings, he was willing to do it; he wanted her to always be well.
Shen Qianmo sensed Situ Jingyan's thoughts from his kiss. She reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, resting her chin on his chest, and said, "Jingyan, I won't take any more risks by myself. If there's any danger, we'll be together, okay?"
Upon hearing Shen Qianmo's words, Situ Jingyan's lips curled into a smile, a smile that carried a fiery heat, seemingly more dazzling than the sun. He said domineeringly, "You said it, and you can't go back on your word. If you dare to take risks alone again in the future, I will definitely not tolerate it."
"Alright. Let's think about how to get in first." Shen Qianmo glanced at Qiankun Palace, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes. She couldn't understand this formation either. Situ Jingyan's expertise in formations was higher than hers, so he should be able to understand it.
“A deadly formation. This is a deadly formation.” Situ Jingyan examined the formation, his eyes filled with solemnity.
The Ultimate Formation. The most powerful and domineering of all formations. Its formations are ever-changing, with no clear focal point. Furthermore, this Ultimate Formation complements the Illusion Formation, making it even more difficult to break. Moreover, the Ultimate Formation is extremely dangerous; although it appears to be a small area, once entered, it is very difficult to escape.
Shen Qianmo had only just triggered the formation, and it hadn't even had time to fully form yet. Shen Qianmo was also extremely fast, which gave her the chance to escape. If she had been a step slower, she probably wouldn't have been able to get out.
That's why he was so flustered just now. Once Shen Qianmo is trapped in the formation, he won't be able to see what's happening inside from the outside. Even if he breaks into the formation again, he might not be able to find Shen Qianmo because of the illusion formation. It would be so helpless to be so close to the person he loves most but unable to protect her.
"It's actually a deadly formation." Upon hearing Situ Jingyan's words, even with her extensive experience, Shen Qianmo couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. What a shrewd Nalan Rong! No wonder he was so confident; he had set up the most powerful formation in the world here!
Nalan Rong was indeed no ordinary person. Now it seemed she had underestimated him. She didn't even know how to break this deadly formation, let alone set it up herself. Nalan Rong's abilities were quite impressive.
Situ Jingyan coldly observed the changed scene, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. A wicked smile slowly spread across his face as he looked at Shen Qianmo, "Go in or go back?"
"We're all here. There's no reason to go back." Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow, a hint of confidence and arrogance flashing in her eyes. Since her rebirth, Shen Qianmo had never known fear. What was a deadly formation?! Even mountains of knives and seas of fire couldn't stop Shen Qianmo from doing what she was determined to do.
Although she didn't know how to break the formation, she believed that she could protect herself within it.
Chapter Twelve: Full of Dangers
Situ Jingyan and Shen Qianmo exchanged a knowing glance, both seeing a hint of arrogance and confidence in each other's dark eyes. A captivating smile simultaneously graced their lips. One in black, one in white, both possessed unparalleled elegance. Their hands were tightly clasped together, a testament to an unbreakable bond of affection and trust.
A desperate situation. There's a high chance they might not return. But the military deployment map is right before their eyes, the entire Li Kingdom is in their hands. Gaining Li Kingdom means gaining the initiative and a crucial opportunity to contend for the world. How could they possibly give it up so easily?!
Besides, who are they?! They are Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan! What in this world could possibly frustrate them, or make them hesitate to move forward?!
"Then let's go in!" Situ Jingyan looked at Shen Qianmo with satisfaction. This was his woman, confident and flamboyant, always calm and collected, and never backing down out of fear.
Holding Situ Jingyan's hand tightly, Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan stepped into the forbidden formation side by side. The moment they entered, the scene within the formation changed.
It wasn't the small library room that Shen Qianmo had just seen, but a misty, eerie, and dangerous open space.
Empty. Utterly empty. Looking around, there was nothing but emptiness. A hazy mist stretched as far as the eye could see, and hidden within this misty fog was a danger that could take lives at any moment.
Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan both wore expressions of unprecedented solemnity. They didn't know how to break this deadly formation. It was called deadly because it had no discernible key point, unlike ordinary formations that could be neutralized.
"How is it?" Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow, looking at the misty scene before her, but she didn't take a single step. She knew that every step she took in this perilous formation could lead to fatal danger, so she shouldn't move until she was absolutely certain.
Situ Jingyan's dark eyes gleamed with an obsidian-like luster. He narrowed them slightly, gazing at the misty fog before him, as if lost in thought. The darkness in his eyes was so profound, as if it encompassed the entire universe.
After a long silence, Situ Jingyan slowly smiled, tapped his left foot to the right, and used his lightness skill to leap over the obstacle, landing a foot a zhang away. Shen Qianmo, being led by Situ Jingyan, followed his method and landed at the same spot as him.
Although Situ Jingyan didn't say anything, she knew from his smile that he understood the way. While she had some knowledge of formations, she wasn't as proficient as Situ Jingyan, and she had no way of breaking through ultimate formations. Therefore, it was better for her to follow Situ Jingyan.
Since Situ Jingyan was taking her away, she followed. This was a complete trust; she entrusted her life to Situ Jingyan with complete peace of mind.
Looking up, the scenery had changed again. The misty fog had completely disappeared, replaced by a beautiful landscape of clear waters and lush mountains.
The mountains were verdant and majestic. If Chen Qianmo hadn't been certain she was within an array, she would have almost truly believed she was in a picturesque place. This illusion array was incredibly realistic, and far too powerful.
Ordinary illusion arrays can only conjure trees, and they are also constrained by real-world conditions. Even an array like the Xuan Tian Array cannot conjure such a majestic mountain within an illusion array.
Shen Qianmo's eyes narrowed deeply; this formidable formation was indeed extraordinary.
"Isn't Mo'er afraid?" Situ Jingyan asked with a smile, frowning as he looked at the formation in front of him.
Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on her lips, and said with trust, "With Jingyan here, what is there to be afraid of?"
Situ Jingyan didn't speak, but simply squeezed Shen Qianmo's hand tightly. The strong and warm force traveled from Situ Jingyan's well-defined knuckles to Shen Qianmo's heart, and Shen Qianmo slowly smiled.
"Hmph! It seems the person who set up this formation isn't very skilled!" Situ Jingyan's dark eyes suddenly flashed with a glint of light, and a cold and arrogant smile appeared on his lips. The fan in his hand seemed to have a spirit, and it flashed out quickly, striking the reflection of the majestic green mountain in the water.
There was no sound, no commotion. Everything before her eyes vanished. Situ Jingyan's folding fan had also flown back into his hand. What appeared before Shen Qianmo was still the same scene she had seen when she first entered: the small, square room of the library.
A smile appeared on his face. He hadn't expected Situ Jingyan to break the illusion array nested within the ultimate formation so easily. The illusion array itself wouldn't normally harm people, but when placed within the ultimate formation, it would undoubtedly confuse their vision and lead to their death.
Situ Jingyan raised an eyebrow at Shen Qianmo. Seeing the appreciation in Shen Qianmo's eyes and the smile on her lips, he felt a warmth in his heart and smiled, "The illusion array has been broken. However, the ultimate array is dangerous, so we still need to be careful."
"Yes. I will be careful." A hint of seriousness flashed in Shen Qianmo's eyes, but the smile on his lips was warm. He raised his eyes and carefully examined the square room.
Where could the military deployment map be?! The enemy formation is extremely dangerous, so they can't just walk around in this room, much less search for the military deployment map one by one.
They only have one chance. Locate the military deployment map, grab it as quickly as possible, and escape the formidable formation. Otherwise, trapped within it, their chances of survival are slim.
"Although the formation is extremely powerful, this room is too small, which undoubtedly greatly reduces its effectiveness." Situ Jingyan's lips curled into a confident smile.
The deadly formation is extremely dangerous; one wrong step could mean certain death. Moreover, the traps within the formation are interconnected, making escape nearly impossible once inside. However, the library room is small, limiting the formation's range. With their exceptional lightness skills, after triggering the traps, they can easily dodge and leap out of the formation's area. Although still dangerous, this would avoid the subsequent chain of traps.
"Where do you think Nalan Rong will put it?" Shen Qianmo asked casually, having surveyed the room. This room contained many confidential items, each seemingly a potential candidate. Which one could it be?!
Situ Jingyan turned his head to the side. The dim light of the library illuminated his face, outlining his alluring profile. His eyes were jet black, like a bottomless abyss, absorbing everything. His chin was slightly raised, as if he were pondering a question. Suddenly, a glint of light flashed in those dark eyes, as dazzling as a shooting star streaking across the sky.
“The most dangerous place is the safest place.” Situ Jingyan pointed to a drawing paper facing Shen Qianmo and him, and said with a pursed mouth.
Shen Qianmo raised an eyebrow. She had considered this possibility; it was the most conspicuous location, yet also the one no one would think of. However, Nalan Rong might not necessarily do it this way. What made Situ Jingyan so certain that this was the right spot? They couldn't afford to experiment within this formidable formation.
If the formation is activated, they must immediately find a way to leave it, and it will be even more difficult to re-enter. They will have to explore it again at a later time. However, after this incident, Nalan Rong will definitely be more vigilant, making it even more difficult for them to succeed again.
“This is the most dangerous part of the formation, and also the furthest from the outer edge. Even if we get the blueprints, we might not be able to escape the deadly formation.” A trace of solemnity flashed in Situ Jingyan’s eyes. He had a general understanding of the formation’s structure. Although he couldn’t break it, he could still tell where the dangers were. This was why he was so sure that the blueprints were military deployment maps.