The formations laid out by divine realm powerhouses were incredibly potent, far beyond their ability to dismantle.
Yet, they didn't need to dismantle it; all they needed was to tear open a small corner to enter.
Xu Long drew upon countless formations, imbuing himself with their power, his strength soaring. It was a peculiar kind of strength, offering significant bonuses, a secret technique, a unique method.
He had seen formations deployed, but to have a formation arrayed upon oneself, to become an engine of its explosive power, was something Zhou Yan had only witnessed in Xu Long.
The might of the formations erupted from Xu Long's body, beginning to unravel the divine array's intricate patterns. Though slow, the divine array itself didn't lash out with terrifying energy. Xu Long’s success in breaking the formation was assured.
"Crack! Crack!!"
After more than ten minutes, a fissure appeared within the divine array. Xu Long quickly urged, "Hurry inside! This opening will seal shut soon."
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!"
All four of them darted swiftly into the formation.
"Wow~~"
Upon entering, they discovered that the entire sky was comprised of floating islands, each adorned with a palace shimmering with pearls and gems.
Furthermore, each palace was distinct from the others. The sky held thirty-six palaces, seemingly corresponding to the thirty-six Heavenly Constellations.
These palaces were remarkably elaborate and extraordinary, clearly not built haphazardly. The materials used for each palace were astonishing.
Some were entirely emerald green, as if carved from a colossal piece of jade, a jade crystal. They had never before seen jade crystals as large as these palaces.
Each was sculpted from a single piece of jade crystal, showing no signs of seams or joins, which left them utterly amazed. Such colossal jade crystals were truly priceless treasures.
Yet, to divine realm powerhouses, they were merely materials for constructing palaces. This fact alone was enough to leave them speechless.
One palace gleamed with golden light, radiating a golden luminescence. The entire structure was fashioned from a material known as Golden Sacred Stone, an extremely rare substance that could even be used to forge sacred artifacts.
To think that such material would be used to build a palace. Such extravagance left them gaping.
Then there was a palace made entirely of water, which was the most shocking sight of all.
The entire palace was composed of a peculiar type of water, which actually flowed and shimmered with a pearlescent glow. This piqued their curiosity, as none of them had ever encountered such a thing and didn't know its name.
It was like a palace of flowing water, and they couldn't even fathom how such a structure had been formed.
There were no traces of formations on its surface, not a single imprint of array patterns, as if it were merely a naturally occurring phenomenon.
But they knew this was impossible; there must be a mysterious power at play that they had yet to comprehend.
"This is the artistry of divine realm powerhouses. Indeed, we came to the right place. Where should we enter from?"
"It's too astonishing. Thirty-six palaces, each crafted from precious materials. I wonder what treasures lie within."
"We shouldn't act rashly. If we disturb even one, we risk utter annihilation."
As a grandmaster of formations, Xu Long could sense the terrifying energy contained within these thirty-six palaces. If they were to provoke them, they would face an unimaginably destructive attack.
This was a divine array whose power seemed naturally endowed. Each palace served as an array eye. To find a weakness, one would have to meticulously study and thoroughly comprehend the entire formation, no simple task.
This formation was extraordinarily complex. Even Zhou Yan could not find a way to break it in a short time.
"Do you two have a way in?" Qin Shun asked, looking at Xu Long and Zhou Yan.
"It makes one's heart ache with longing. The materials alone for these palaces are so astonishing. Imagine what awaits inside."
The old woman, though eager to enter, refrained from impulsive action, choosing instead to wait for Zhou Yan and Xu Long to find a method to break the formation.
"It's a shame I can't just dig a hole, or I'd be done by now," said Old Grave Mound, pacing back and forth, hefting his shovel that radiated a chilling aura.
"We must wait. We need time to study," Xu Long said to Zhou Yan. "Let's each study half. This will shorten the time."
"Alright." Such formations surpassed Zhou Yan's current understanding. This journey had brought him significant gains; it turned out there was still much to explore in the entire Lord's World.
He was no longer in a hurry to enter the divine realm, nor could he afford to be. For his territory to truly reach its maximum level was no easy feat.
Ascending to the highest level was a challenge that had stumped countless lords. Most lords who couldn't ascend were trapped at the final hurdle.
The reasons for their entrapment varied, and they could not articulate them. They could only rely on themselves; seeking help from others was utterly useless.
Xu Long produced a Bodhi seed, a prayer mat, and a jade pendant. He also wore a headpiece that radiated purple and gold light. These were no ordinary items; all possessed powerful functions.
These aids would enhance Xu Long's comprehension, allowing him to dedicate himself wholeheartedly to his studies. Xu Long's profound mastery of formations was, in large part, due to these possessions.
Xu Long's use of these items was sufficient proof of the formation's immense power.
The formation before them was unlike any earthly array. Xu Long needed to study it meticulously, dedicating himself entirely to gain any insight.
As for Zhou Yan, his approach was far simpler. He unleashed the innate Taiji Diagram within him. The diagram expanded, growing until it enveloped all thirty-six palaces.
Zhou Yan proceeded with extreme caution, fearing he might trigger the formation. However, the Taiji Diagram was extraordinary. After encompassing the formation, it began its analysis.
The process was exceedingly slow. A single formation pattern took several hours to manifest within the Taiji Diagram.
"So powerful. As expected of a divine realm powerhouse's technique," Zhou Yan sighed in resignation. Such matters could not be rushed; he could only rely on the Taiji Diagram to evolve gradually.
Zhou Yan could do little else. He didn't need to be like Xu Long, for the innate Taiji Formation Diagram itself was the most potent means of comprehension in the cosmos, capable of evolving the formation, development, and destruction of worlds.
Time trickled by. Qian Shun, the old woman, and Old Grave Mound waited with immense patience. As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. A divine treasure land of this caliber would surely not yield its secrets easily.
A day, two days... seven days... a month...
Xu Long and Zhou Yan were like statues, motionless. Over a month had passed in the blink of an eye, yet there was no sign of either of them awakening.
Qian Shun checked the time and remarked, "The methods of divine realm powerhouses are truly formidable. It's been over a month, and they still haven't woken up. Who knows when we'll finally be able to enter."
"We've already waited ten years. What's another year?" Old Grave Mound had endured ten years of hardship, so this period was insignificant.
"Safety first. We can wait," the old woman added.