Chapter 50: Layers of Formations

Chapter 50: Layers of Formations

The northern jungle of You City, where few people venture, is eerily quiet.

Guang Shen gradually stepped into this jungle, everything progressing just as he had anticipated—very smoothly.

【According to the map, I can quickly finish crossing this forest, and just two streets over, I can meet with the black market dealer.】

Guang Shen thought, even though he knew it was safe to enter here beforehand, he must remain vigilant as someone sent by the Dark Alliance to carry out a special mission.

A gentle breeze blew, causing the leaves in the forest to rustle with a【swoosh swoosh swoosh】sound.

【Is someone there?】

He suddenly became alert and quickly glanced around, realizing it was just the wind stirring the tall grasses.

【I’m being too paranoid. Even if there were an ambush, I’d manage just fine.】

Guang Shen thought confidently, relaxing a bit and walking naturally. Besides, dressed like an ordinary woodcutter, the enemy wouldn’t immediately suspect him of being from the Dark Alliance.

【Almost there!】

After trudging through a long, dim path in the woods, Guang Shen spotted a shabby little house not far ahead.

【Looks like an abandoned house.】

He continued walking nonchalantly, stepping over a patch of vibrant green grass.

【Hmm?】

He noticed a thin rope hidden among the grass that he had accidentally stepped on.

In an instant, sharp wooden spikes flew in from both sides, but Guang Shen skillfully dodged them with his agile moves.

In the next moment, when he landed on one foot, he realized he hadn’t stepped on solid ground.

He had stepped into a concealed pit covered with grass.

He immediately exerted power, using his refined lightness skill to leap out of the pit.

【Just an ordinary beast trap.】

He shifted his gaze to the pit, which was a primitive hunting trap designed to capture wild beasts.

【Looks like someone has been hunting here, but no worries, I’ll keep moving.】

Guang Shen didn’t think much of such ordinary traps and continued to walk naturally.

Then, arrows, spikes, and vines came flying at him, but he dodged them effortlessly.

【This hunter really set up quite a few traps.】

Guang Shen nimbly evaded the multiple mechanisms, getting closer to the edge of the jungle.

At this moment, he began to feel something was off.

If those mechanisms he had just dodged were to be sketched out, they would form a pattern.

And he was right in the center of this formation.

【That tree!】

He suddenly sensed a powerful spiritual energy emanating from the tree in front of him.

The formation activated, and a thick cloud of dark energy surrounded Guang Shen, as if invisible hands were grabbing his limbs.

【Is this… the Demon Restraint Formation? But where is everyone?】

Guang Shen was taken aback; he knew about the Demon Restraint Formation, which relied on multiple people surrounding and casting spells.

But he couldn’t see a single person. Were they hiding?

No, that’s not it; there were no hidden people. It was the trees; they contained magic crystal stones that acted as spellcasters!

Guang Shen finally realized this wasn’t a standard formation set up at first but rather one that activated by triggering a series of traps!

Without noticing, he had stepped into the core of this Demon Restraint Formation.

Then, the trees near him containing magic crystal stones directly activated, unleashing spiritual energy to cast spells as a substitute for human casters.

Such an advanced setup—appearing to be an ordinary trap but hiding lethal threats.

He thought he could easily evade the traps, yet unknowingly he had become the prey!

In a concealed shadow, it seemed someone was controlling this entire scheme.

Could it be that his movements had been discovered? And a trap had been carefully laid out for him?

It was very likely, after all, few people ventured here, and no one would go through such trouble to set this trap.

But the Demon Restraint Formation is a dark magic array. How could righteous cultivators possibly use it?

Could it be the Demon Sect? Are they here to kidnap the princess?

Regardless, he needed to break the formation quickly. If he continued trapped in the Demon Restraint Formation, his spiritual energy would be suppressed, his limbs would grow weak, and he would ultimately become easy prey.

Guang Shen immediately silenced himself, concentrating fully to break the formation.

He softly began chanting a spell, and a surge of spiritual energy spread throughout his body, instantly snapping the invisible hands of the Demon Restraint Formation.

Alright, now’s the time to escape!

Guang Shen gathered his strength and leaped onto a tree.

That was close; thankfully, it wasn’t a person casting spells. The spiritual energy wasn’t that strong, allowing him to escape in time.

It seems he must remain cautious.

In an instant, a branch snapped.

“What the…”

Before Guang Shen could regain his senses, he fell from the branch.

A whirlwind spiraled up from the ground, sweeping over his entire body.

“Is this the Ground Wind Formation?!”

The Ground Wind Formation is like hidden land mines, triggered by breaking branches.

The whirlwinds sliced at him like a long, sharp blade, immediately causing multiple cuts across his skin.

“Break the formation!”

Guang Shen swiftly unleashed a wave of spiritual energy downward, and the whirlwind vanished immediately.

He panted heavily, not expecting he’d have to battle against these mechanical formations with wits.

That should be it.

No, a knife came flying from behind.

In a split second, he sidestepped, but immediately afterward, a hidden needle dart flew at him from the side.

Spiritual shield, activate!

A flicker of spiritual light shone, and the shield protected him, blocking the incoming needle.

However, the shield was quickly overwhelmed by hidden explosives buried underground.

“Uh-oh!”

Boom!