"Boom!!"
Raging flames swept in, and Mu Jinyu, holding the Bi Fang Cauldron, devoured them entirely, though inwardly he was fretting.
He originally stayed outside the Divine Formation Sect, not intending to assault the Mountain Protection Array head on, as breaking through would take several days and might not even succeed.
All his enemies, upon learning that he was attacking the gate of the Divine Formation Sect, would surely come after him, leaving him no choice but to flee.
Thus, he planned to enter the Divine Formation Sect and dismantle the Mountain Protection Array from within.
If possible, he would also change the sect's formation to his own, setting a trap to lure and eliminate all enemies that were hostile to him upon their arrival.
After observing for a while, he gained some confidence and took the opportunity to slip inside the sect when a group of disciples disguised as guards came out.
Yet, he underestimated the sect's array and restriction techniques. After managing to explore and covertly alter the formations of the Little Finger Peak, Ring Finger Peak, and Middle Finger Peak under his control, he stumbled upon the formation on the Index Finger Peak.
Accidentally activating a restriction, he was trapped, and his intrusion was exposed.
"Never mind, since I've been found, I'll just make my move! Once the Divine Formation Sect is dealt with, I can continue with my plans!"
Upon seeing the commotion caused as the formation was activated, drawing the elders and disciples of the Sect to investigate, Mu Jinyu gritted his teeth and decided to forgo cracking and controlling the array. He forcefully unleashed the power of the Bi Fang Cauldron, breaking the formation that confined him!
"What audacity, you dare come seeking death!"
The Great Elder of the Divine Formation Sect, seeing Mu Jinyu appear, was both shocked and furious with a hint of excitement, and with a shout, struck down upon Mu Jinyu with his palm.
Zhang Huairen, seeing that Mu Jinyu appeared according to plan, maintained his composure, yet a cruel smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"Rumble!"
The Great Elder's palm came striking down. Initially not very powerful, but as it gathered more Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, the Law Divine Chains woven within grew increasingly terrifying, causing the heavens to tremble and rumble.
Mu Jinyu discerned that the Great Elder's cultivation was around the Fourth or Fifth Layer of the Unity Realm Stage. He immediately activated the 'Dragon Transformation Scripture', boosting his overall combat strength. Luckily, his strength increased by eight layers, allowing him to barely match those at the Peak Hedao Realm.
Of course, due to his lacking control over Heaven and Earth Laws, he wasn't on par with ordinary late-stage Hedao Realm experts, but it was enough to deal with a mid-stage Fanxu Realm powerhouse like the Great Elder.
"Boom!"
Mu Jinyu struck out, shattering the Giant Elemental Qi Palm in an instant, along with the Chain of Divine Order within it.
"How is this possible?!"
The Great Elder was left stupefied seeing Mu Jinyu's horrifying power effortlessly break his full-force strike.
Subsequently, a wave of dread and fear surged in his heart.
After all, Mu Jinyu was now only at the First Layer of the Unity Realm Stage, yet he could subdue a stronger opponent, posing a huge future threat to the Divine Formation Sect if left unchecked!
Today, no matter what, he must be kept here!
"Hmph, if you were outside, you might have had the chance to escape, but coming into my Divine Formation Sect seeking death was a grave mistake. This time, I'll show you why we are called the world's foremost formation sect!"
With a cold remark from the Great Elder, he stomped the void fiercely and shouted, "Rise!"
With that stomp, dense formation lines emerged in the void, spreading rapidly over the entire Five Finger Peaks like a spider web.
He intended to use the force of nature to fully activate the sect's array and restriction techniques to ensure Mu Jinyu's complete capture.
"Rumble!!"
In an instant, the heavens roared, the peaks trembled, and before long, the Thumb Peak and Index Finger Peak's delicate fingerprints connected with the heavenly web, radiating brilliant light.
Yet, everyone in the Divine Formation Sect waited several minutes, but no signs emerged on the Middle Finger Peak, Ring Finger Peak, or Little Finger Peak.
"What's happening? Is there a malfunction in the array?"
"Why is something going wrong now!"
The Great Elder frowned deeply, an unease rising within him. Anxious about Mu Jinyu potentially escaping, he shouted angrily, raising his hands overhead!
"Rumble!!"
Immediately, the brilliant light-emitting Thumb Peak and Index Finger Peak uprooted amidst the thunderous noise, charging towards Mu Jinyu!
"Heh heh..."
Suspended in the void, Mu Jinyu silently watched as the Great Elder tried to fully activate the Mountain Protection Array. Noticing the failure to do so, forcing the use of the Thumb and Index to attack, he chuckled softly.
Then, Mu Jinyu raised his hand, chuckling, "Go!"
"Rumble!"
With a cacophony no less than the previous landslide sound, under the incredulous eyes of the sect's elders and disciples, the immovable Middle Finger Peak, Ring Finger Peak, and Little Finger Peak rose, colliding towards the Thumb Peak and Index Finger Peak upon Mu Jinyu's command!
"Bang!"
"Boom!"
The five peaks, filled with various terrifying restrictions, collided, emitting catastrophic sounds like the sky collapsing, stirring the void with numerous cracks seemingly about to break through.
The intense Heaven and Earth Vital Energy and Spiritual Energy, swirled by the clash, became utterly chaotic, uncontrolled for assaults!
The only remaining stable presence was the Heaven and Earth Law Order.
"How is it possible? How can you control our sect's Mountain Protection Array?!"
Seeing this, the Great Elder was so startled his eyes almost popped out, filled with incredulity.
Subsequently, his gaze towards Mu Jinyu deepened with murderous intent.
This person was already so challenging now; given more time, he might truly become unmatched.
"Sect Leader, reveal yourself and use the heaven-reaching spiritual treasure to slay the enemy!"
Realizing it was difficult to detain Mu Jinyu alone as he controlled part of their Mountain Protection Array, the Great Elder called out promptly.
"Sigh..."
With the Great Elder's words, a soft sigh echoed out, and a heroic middle-aged man appeared beside him.
It was none other than Jing Haosi, the headmaster of the Divine Formation Sect, who was said to be attacking the Heavenly Sword Faction, as everyone, including Mu Jinyu, believed.
As Jing Haosi appeared, his deep eyes settled on the confused Mu Jinyu, exhaling, "It's unexpected, needing our entire sect to fend off just one person; you truly are an impressive youth."