At this time, many cultivators also discovered the existence of the mountain gate, and they all instinctively cast their spiritual sense over it, but after a quick glance, their faces changed drastically.
Some of those with lower cultivation bases felt suffocated in their hearts, their breath surging, and their sea of consciousness in extreme pain just when their spiritual consciousness passed over the three big characters above the mountain gate.
They couldn't help but let out muffled groans, and many of the people on the knife surface immediately became unfocused and their faces turned pale as paper. It was obvious that they had suffered a great loss.
Then many monks glanced secretly at Hua Siwang in front of them, and seeing that the other party seemed to be completely unaware, they could only flash a trace of hatred in the depths of their eyes.
Hua Siwang looked like he was flying here very familiarly, and he must be very familiar with this place, but the other party did not give him any reminders. It was obvious that he did it on purpose. Although it did not cause serious damage to their sea of consciousness, they at least needed to swallow medicinal pills and recuperate for several days before they could recover.
They really guessed it right. Hua Siwang in front didn't need to look back and could see the expressions of everyone behind him.
He sneered in his heart, "If I don't show you how powerful I am, you will think this is just a place for you to travel and sightsee. You are still thinking of some other tricks along the way, humph!"
Li Yan saw clearly from the corner of the blade. He did not think there was anything wrong with Hua Siwang's move. He had followed him all the way. Although he was also forcibly recruited, he could also see clearly the thoughts of the monks around him.
Many of these cultivators were the best in their own sects, that is, the geniuses of their own sects. Moreover, they were recruited against their will, so they were inevitably resentful.
Being angry, they certainly did not dare to express any dissatisfaction towards Hua Siwang, but when looking at others, most of them had a condescending attitude.
Many people treat small sects and independent practitioners like Li Yan with a cold eye, and sometimes even speak ill of them.
Therefore, although these geniuses did not immediately take action to discipline Li Yan and others under Hua Siwang's tough measures, they were the most active in their minds and were the most difficult to manage in the entire team.
Normally they always think about showing off their dominance everywhere, so the moment they sensed the existence of the mountain gate just now, they directly released their spiritual sense to investigate without any hesitation. Naturally, this kind of people are the ones who suffer the most.
However, with Li Yan's sharp sense, he still discovered that Hua Siwang had actually transmitted a message to a dozen foundation-building cultivators just now.
If Li Yan remembered correctly, when Hua Siwang came out of these people's sect, his face was very relaxed, and he had received great benefits from the other sect.
Therefore, being asked to take care of the disciples was a matter of course. As a result, the dozen or so cultivators did not release their spiritual consciousness at all. Many of them even watched the show with great interest. Even when many of them had their sea of consciousness damaged, the ridicule was clearly revealed on their faces.
All of this, of course, happened in a very short period of time.
Soon, the giant blade flew in front of the mountain gate.
In front and behind Li Yan and his group, there were several other groups of monks, and the same thing was happening to them.
There was a silver light shield in front of the mountain gate, covering everything behind the mountain gate. Li Yan and his friends could not see anything inside the mountain gate.
At this time, no one dared to release their spiritual sense to investigate. As they approached the mountain gate, they saw a team of dozens of people entering the silver light shield in front of them. Li Yan and his friends could still feel the fluctuations. When the human body touched the silver light shield, a sharp and bone-chilling chill would emanate from the light shield.
This chill was like a spear or a sword, like a sharp sword suspended above the mountain gate.
"This is a sword formation!"
Before Li Yan could think about it, a casual cultivator standing beside Li Yan said solemnly.
This person is also someone who has become familiar with Li Yan during this period. He has no sect or school, but has cultivated to the great perfection realm of foundation building. His water-related magical powers are also quite remarkable.
He is also a very taciturn person, which is somewhat similar to Li Yan. He calls himself "Deng Lingtian". He is also one of the few people who felt that there was something wrong with the three words on the mountain gate and retracted his spiritual consciousness the moment his spiritual consciousness approached without Hua Siwang's reminder.
Li Yan also felt that this person was very cautious, like a vigilant hound, so he was always secretly on guard against him.
Although Deng Lingtian spoke in a low voice, some people around him still heard it. Most of them were surprised after hearing it.
There are many categories of formations. The sword formation is a method of formation practiced only by sword cultivators, and one must have the sword intent before one can comprehend it.
So the sword formation is very strong, not just ordinary strong, it is really strong.
The sword formation is mainly for killing, which shows its difference from other formations. No matter whether it is a warning, offensive or defensive formation, it basically has both offensive and defensive functions at the same time, but the priority is different.
The sword formation has almost given up all defense and usually only has two functions: warning and attack. Once a warning is given, the sword formation will immediately launch an attack.
What I mean by "almost" here is, of course, that some sword formation masters are still willing to add some defensive functions, but such sword formations are quite rare. The sword formations made by more sword practitioners are all with an arrogant character of moving forward fearlessly and facing the enemy head-on.
Therefore, once a cultivator enters the sword formation, he must either use his tyrannical force to forcibly destroy the entire sword formation, or use precious treasures to escape as quickly as possible. Otherwise, the usual outcome is either being strangled into a cloud of blood foam, or having his heart pierced by thousands of swords.
Because the sword formation is so powerful, it is often the formation that cultivators are most reluctant to face. But the sword formation is very rare, it is difficult to refine, and the requirements for the refiner are too high. The sword intent, among a hundred sword cultivators, may not be able to cultivate one.
At the same time, sword cultivators are usually very pure, devoting their entire lives to swords. Many of them are unwilling to be distracted by practicing the so-called formations, which would delay their pure swordsmanship. Therefore, sword formations rarely appear in the world of immortal cultivation.
So when Deng Lingtian said this, some people who knew or heard of the sword formation unexpectedly encountered an extremely rare sword formation here. They couldn't help but re-examine the formation in front of the mountain gate.
Of course, Li Yan also sensed the fierce sword intent emanating from the silver light shield in front of him, and at the same time, he felt that Deng Lingtian was an extraordinary person.
It's not that one can immediately recognize the formation after seeing the three words "Xijian Pavilion". Moreover, they have just approached it and have not yet entered it. There are countless types of fierce formations that carry murderous intent and slaughter.
The group of people in front entered very quickly. Hua Siwang and his men had already put down their giant sword magic weapons and were standing a hundred feet away from the mountain gate waiting in turn, keeping a distance from the team in front.
Just as the last figure in front disappeared in the silver light shield, Hua Siwang shouted in a low voice, "Go!"
He took the lead and flew up quickly. Li Yan and the others quickly followed after hearing the order. Hua Siwang landed in front of the light shield, then turned back and shouted, "From here on, flying is no longer allowed. After I open the formation, you can enter as quickly as possible."
After saying this simply, he no longer paid attention to Li Yan and the others, but slapped his waist. After a flash of blood light, the "Pure Land Sect Recruitment" token that he had taken out before appeared in Hua Siwang's hand.
Then, he turned sideways and waved the golden token in his hand towards the mountain gate. Suddenly, three red light bands flew out from the blood-colored token, like a group of nimble blood-refined snakes.
After circling, the three beams of light dived into the silver light shield, but their tails like three small snakes were hanging out long, dragging along the other side, which was the golden token in Hua Siwang's hand.
The moment the three red rays penetrated the silver light shield, ripples immediately appeared on the surface, like a calm lake, and then the flashing silver light on the light shield began to slowly rotate.
Slowly, the blurry door that had just disappeared reappeared in everyone's eyes after being distorted and deformed.
Hua Siwang turned sideways and shouted, "You guys hurry in."
After saying this, the spiritual power in his hands surged and surged. The spiritual power was so strong that it was depressing. If a cultivator in the foundation-building stage accidentally touched it at this moment, he would be beaten into powder in an instant.
Obviously, to open this sword formation, it is not enough to have just the token. A very high level of cultivation is required to control it. Even with Hua Siwang's cultivation level of a middle-stage golden elixir, the golden elixir in the purple bowel of his dantian can rotate at a high speed to maintain the output of mana.
But from his words, one can still feel that his control is not so easy, and even that he may not be able to maintain it for too long.
After hearing this, everyone hurriedly flew towards the silver light shield. Li Yan stood behind. He looked at Hua Siwang and saw the veins on his forehead slightly pulsating.
Li Yan thought to himself, "The defenses here are so strict, it will be difficult to get out. First, there is no token to activate the formation, and second, this sword formation requires so much spiritual power to activate it once. Even Hua Siwang, who has such a high level of cultivation, looks reluctant to do it, and he may need other spells to assist him."
For a moment, Li Yan couldn't help but feel a little regretful. He didn't know whether this place was just a gathering point for the Pure Land Sect. If he made a wrong judgment, he would be in trouble in the next step.
But it is impossible to leave now. There are monks around him, in front and behind him, so there is no chance.
However, Li Yan quickly dismissed this idea, because under Hua Siwang's impatient gaze, the cultivators in front of him shot forward like arrows, and now they had reached Li Yan.
Li Yan only felt that the light in front of his eyes changed very quickly, and then everything he saw became clear again.
Li Yan had already experienced many teleportations, and with his experience he immediately judged that this sword formation was not large, so the teleportation distance of the life gate was very short.
Li Yan found that he and his group had arrived at a square at the foot of a mountain. The square was very wide and there were no less than a thousand people gathered in the square.
Li Yan and his group of people who had just entered were all standing at the edge of the square.
Li Yan looked around and soon discovered a phenomenon. That is, the monks who entered the center of the square would eventually be divided into four teams. This was because the place opposite to where Li Yan and his team appeared, which was the other end of the square, was the real foot of the mountain. There were four passages leading up the mountain, leading to four different peaks behind.
In fact, Li Yan saw that there were other paths on both sides leading to other peaks. The square was surrounded by mountains, but there were only four roads leading up the mountain in the square.
The monks who come here, after entering the square, will line up into four long teams in turn, and finally walk to the foot of the mountain, as if they are registering something there.
Li Yan couldn't help but feel something in his heart. Although he had excellent eyesight, there were many cultivators here and he couldn't see clearly. After feeling the surroundings, Li Yan was about to release his spiritual sense to observe the situation carefully.
At this moment, a cold voice sounded behind Li Yan and the others, "Line up and follow me."