Chapter 333: If ten times isn’t enough, then a thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand times!

Seeing so many Venerables attacking, Li Xuanfeng's first reaction wasn't to flee. To Venerable Hundred Flames, this courage was quite impressive.

With this lineup, they could completely surround and kill any Late Stage Venerable. If they used hit-and-run tactics to defeat them individually, a Late Stage Venerable wouldn't need to fear them. But the problem was that Li Xuanfeng was now trapped, having already missed the best opportunity to escape.

"Knowing you're outmatched yet not fleeing as fast as possible, do you intend to stay here and fight us to the death? You certainly have courage, but in my view, it's more like stupidity!"

The burly Venerable Heavy Axe spoke with a deep, heavy voice.

"He's merely relying on the Quasi-Saint Weapon in his hands to be so arrogant. Unfortunately for him, we've long been prepared!"

The massive Venerable Black Bear, covered in thick black fur, spoke with a voice like muffled thunder, making one's eardrums throb.

Its massive bear eyes, like two black stars hanging in the sky, made no attempt to hide its greed.

The Black Bear King had died at Li Xuanfeng's hands. For Venerable Black Bear, seeking revenge was part of its duty, but if it interfered with its quest for treasures, it wouldn't bother wasting time on Li Xuanfeng. The reason it decided to act was all for the Quasi-Saint Weapon on Li Xuanfeng.

If it could obtain the Quasi-Saint Weapon, missing out on the Innate Spirit Flame and High Grade Spirit Medicine wouldn't matter.

Most importantly, no single Middle Stage Venerable was confident in dealing with Li Xuanfeng alone, but with so many Venerables together, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that must not be missed!

Whether it was uncovering the secret of his rapid growth in strength or seizing that Quasi-Saint Weapon, it was enough for a Venerable to take the risk.

"Why waste words with him? Activate the Formation!"

The golden-clad Venerable Golden Beak, whose beak shone exceptionally bright, spoke indifferently.

After entering the Blood-Red Gate, the Venerables encountered extremely powerful opponents. Like the hollow Yao Race shells in the multiple spaces of the front hall, the middle hall also had such Yao Race beings, and they were even stronger. They had encountered a Golden Eagle Yao Race being that was barely comparable to a Late Stage Venerable and had successfully killed it by forming a battle Formation together.

It was precisely this kill that gave them more confidence to deal with Li Xuanfeng. Now that Li Xuanfeng was surrounded, it was the perfect time.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Each Venerable's aura surged, their vast presence soaring into the sky as if the entire space were trembling.

Layer upon layer of transparent barriers formed, completely sealing Li Xuanfeng inside.

"Li Xuanfeng, this is the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation, prepared specifically for you!"

Venerable Hundred Flames looked at Li Xuanfeng with a smile of certain victory on his face.

The Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation could seal off all energy in a region of heaven and earth. Once Li Xuanfeng fell into it, he would be cut off from external supply. Whether it was his own power or the power of the Quasi-Saint Weapon, there would be a moment when it was exhausted.

Once his own power was spent, he would be unable to activate the Quasi-Saint Weapon. At that time, he would be at their mercy.

Watching the power of the ten Venerables interweave into layers of barriers, Li Xuanfeng's expression remained calm. Not only was external power completely cut off, but the energy within the Formation was also being rapidly drained. These people didn't intend to leave him even a shred of power.

Even for his current self, this kind of Formation was indeed difficult to handle. But he only needed to trust the System. The light of his fate color had already foretold the outcome; he would be fine, while the end for these Venerables was only death.

Even if no other variables helped him, he still had the Jade Slip left by his Master, Lian Yuezhou. Lian Yuezhou had said this Jade Slip could even resolve threats from the Holy Land, let alone these Venerables.

Buzz!

Li Xuanfeng's forehead lit up, and a white jade pagoda floated above his head. A terrifying suction force emanated from it, sucking all the power within the Formation's space completely dry.

"A Quasi-Saint Weapon!!!"

All the Venerables couldn't help but have their eyes light up. The moment the Heaven-Reaching Tower appeared, their breathing quickened, and they wished they could rush in immediately to kill Li Xuanfeng and seize the treasure.

"Since the Formation is complete, let me be the first to test his level!"

Venerable Black Bear made no secret of its greed, nor did it care that the energy within the Formation had been instantly drained by the pagoda. It opened its bear palm and aimed it at Li Xuanfeng, like a heavy dark cloud descending.

The Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation began to shake as terrifying energy gathered. A transparent, illusory bear palm print condensed in the blink of an eye and fell heavily toward Li Xuanfeng.

Boom!!!

The Heaven-Reaching Tower released powerful energy that collided with the bear palm. A fearsome explosion swept in all directions, only vanishing when it hit the Formation's energy shield.

The Formation was fine, and Li Xuanfeng was also fine.

"As expected of a Quasi-Saint Weapon!"

Venerable Black Bear's eyes brightened intensely, its gaze toward the Heaven-Reaching Tower becoming even more greedy.

"Let me try this time!"

Venerable Heavy Axe shouted, and the Formation automatically opened a small gap. A massive axe immediately chopped down.

Whoosh!

A brilliant semi-circular arc of light whistled through the air.

The Heaven-Reaching Tower suddenly expanded, cascading energy to protect Li Xuanfeng within.

Clang!

Like the clashing of metal, a crisp sound rang out in all directions. The terrifying aftershock hit the Formation and was easily neutralized.

"A Quasi-Saint Weapon is indeed powerful, but I wonder how many hits you can withstand!"

Venerable Golden Beak flapped its sky-blotting golden wings and opened its beak to spit out a golden light that seemed capable of melting everything.

The golden light rushed toward Li Xuanfeng at the speed of light through the gap opened by the Formation.

Boom!

The fearsome attack was once again blocked by the Heaven-Reaching Tower. Li Xuanfeng remained safe and sound.

"My turn now!"

Flames surged around Venerable Hundred Flames, condensing and compressing into a fire lotus that floated toward Li Xuanfeng at a seemingly slow but actually extremely fast speed.

Boom!

The fire lotus exploded, and surging flames swallowed Li Xuanfeng and the Heaven-Reaching Tower.

As the energy dissipated, Li Xuanfeng was unharmed.

"The defense of a Quasi-Saint Weapon is truly formidable. Then try this move!"

The taciturn Venerable Demon Puppet finally spoke. A Puppet entered the Formation and whistled out, self-destructing immediately upon approaching Li Xuanfeng. Terrifying energy submerged him.

However, it still failed to cause Li Xuanfeng any harm.

"Hahaha, you didn't expect this, did you, Li Xuanfeng? You finally have your day!"

Venerable Corpse Puppet's excited laughter suddenly rang out.

Although Li Xuanfeng had easily blocked the attacks, it allowed them to confirm one thing: Li Xuanfeng indeed did not have the power to break the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation!

If he possessed such strength, why would he delay his counterattack for so long!

This result finally allowed Venerable Corpse Puppet's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, to settle. Li Xuanfeng was too strange; even though they had successfully surrounded him, he was still slightly worried that Li Xuanfeng might suddenly pull out some great trump card and break the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation all at once.

Now, he could finally be certain that Li Xuanfeng was a lamb to the slaughter. As long as they exhausted his strength, he would surely die!

Whoosh!

Venerable Corpse Puppet also struck a palm toward Li Xuanfeng. An energy palm print whistled out, and although it didn't harm Li Xuanfeng in the slightest, in his view, it still counted as consuming some of Li Xuanfeng's strength.

"You can block once, twice, ten times, a hundred times, but can you block a thousand or ten thousand times?"

"If ten times isn't enough to exhaust your power, then a hundred! If a hundred isn't enough, then a thousand! Ten thousand! A hundred thousand! A million times!"

Venerable Corpse Puppet shouted excitedly, as if he could already see the dawn of victory. No matter who Li Xuanfeng eventually died to, it would allow him to hold his head high.

His only wish was for Li Xuanfeng to die, and to see him die with his own eyes!

Seeing Venerable Corpse Puppet so excited, Li Xuanfeng only gave him a cold glance, which immediately made him shiver as if he were being stared at by the God of Death.

"You've fallen to such a state, yet you're still putting on an act!"

Venerable Corpse Puppet sneered inwardly, trying his best to calm himself down, and then continuously launched attacks at Li Xuanfeng.

However, Li Xuanfeng actually ignored him, the pagoda suspended over his head as he sat cross-legged in the air to rest with his eyes closed. He silently activated the Heaven-Reaching Tower, letting it defend on its own, as if Venerable Corpse Puppet's attacks weren't even worth an itch.

"I'll see how long you can last!!!"

Being so disregarded felt like a great insult to Venerable Corpse Puppet. His attacks became increasingly fierce and intense, yet he still couldn't shake Li Xuanfeng in the slightest.

Boom, boom, boom!

Attack after attack fell incessantly toward Li Xuanfeng.

The ten Venerables took turns attacking, continuously draining Li Xuanfeng's power. Just as Venerable Corpse Puppet said, if ten or a hundred times wasn't enough, then a thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand, a million times!

No matter how much of a Prodigy or freak Li Xuanfeng was, it was impossible for him to have infinite energy!

In a distant place, at the gap in space, Venerable Flowery Spear and the others watched this scene with furrowed brows.

They had never seen Li Xuanfeng only defend without attacking. Could it be that he really didn't have the power to break the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation?

Then why was he confident enough to stay?

"Li Lang…"

Spirit Empress's fists were clenched, and she couldn't help but start worrying for him. Last time in the Heaven Refining Hall, Li Xuanfeng's Realm had suddenly leapt forward, and he had dealt with all the enemies. But he hadn't faced too many attacks then; she had used all her strength to block once for him.

But now, the Venerables had already taken turns unleashing countless moves, and Li Xuanfeng still had no intention of breaking through the Formation. Moreover, his power really did seem to be starting to weaken.

If this continued, exhaustion of his power was inevitable. The outcome was already predictable.

"It's all because I'm too weak!"

Spirit Empress felt some self-reproach. She wanted to have the powerful strength to protect Li Xuanfeng like before, but she knew that such a thing might never happen again. Once surpassed by Li Xuanfeng, she would be surpassed forever.

Whoosh!

Just as Spirit Empress was secretly blaming herself, the Blood-Red Gate rippled, and a figure flew out from within.

"Demon Puppet!"

As soon as the figure flew out, he shouted angrily. It was a lean-looking old man, precisely one of the Xu Family elders, Venerable Devouring Spear.

"Devouring Spear, your grievances can wait. Li Xuanfeng has been trapped by us and is about to be captured. If you delay us, I will fight you to the death!"

Venerable Heavy Axe's cold voice immediately rang out.

Previously, Venerable Demon Puppet had attacked Venerable Flowery Spear and nearly killed her. Fortunately, Venerable Devouring Spear had acted in time to save her life. The two sides had formed a grudge because of this. If Venerable Devouring Spear caused trouble now, it would certainly affect the Formation.

So Venerable Heavy Axe spoke up in time before he could even act.

"Devouring Spear, I won't interfere in your grievances, but if you dare to move against Corpse Puppet or Demon Puppet at this time, you will be my mortal enemy!"

Venerable Hundred Flames also spoke coldly.

They had finally found an opportunity to trap Li Xuanfeng. Not only could they permanently eliminate this major threat, but they could also seize the Quasi-Saint Weapon and interrogate him about the secret of his rapid growth. The Venerables would not allow anyone to interfere.

If Venerable Devouring Spear intervened, the Venerables present would not let it go and would surely view him as a mortal enemy!

"Devouring Spear, you know my temper!"

Venerable Black Bear's voice was like muffled thunder, the warning clear.

Although Venerable Golden Beak didn't speak, its gaze toward Venerable Devouring Spear also conveyed a clear attitude: if Venerable Devouring Spear dared to act, it would also view him as a mortal enemy!

"Humph! Are you all threatening me?"

Venerable Devouring Spear snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping across each Venerable, though he didn't act immediately.

He didn't fear Venerable Demon Puppet, but if he really acted, there was no doubt the other Venerables would go berserk. Facing five Middle Stage Venerables and five Early Stage Venerables at the same time, he wouldn't even know how he died.

Hadn't even Li Xuanfeng, who possessed a Quasi-Saint Weapon, been trapped?

"You can take it as a threat. As for whether to act, you'd better weigh it in your mind first!"

Venerable Heavy Axe's eyes were full of coldness.

He knew that not everyone had the courage to challenge ten of their Venerables at once like Li Xuanfeng. To deal with Venerable Devouring Spear, two Middle Stage Venerables would be more than enough!

Venerable Devouring Spear frowned. The feeling of being threatened was very unpleasant, but he indeed didn't dare to act rashly.

Seeing Li Xuanfeng within the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation, he was somewhat shocked—shocked that Li Xuanfeng could withstand the continuous attacks of so many Venerables, and also shocked that he could actually be trapped!

Previously, Li Xuanfeng had created so many legends. No matter what enemy he encountered, they were only fit to be killed. The four super powers had been thrown into chaos by him, and even when Venerables personally set out, they couldn't find his tracks. Yet now, he was trapped in a Formation by ten Venerables.

This Formation cut off energy. If it continued, Li Xuanfeng's fate was obvious. Was his legend finally coming to an end?

Venerable Devouring Spear's brow furrowed slightly. If he acted, could Li Xuanfeng escape?

If Li Xuanfeng really escaped with his help, that favor would be extraordinary.

But if Li Xuanfeng failed to escape, he would completely offend the ten Venerables. He couldn't bear that kind of consequence, as it was highly likely he would lose his life for it!

For a moment, Venerable Devouring Spear fell into a mental struggle.

The ten Venerables were all constantly watching Venerable Devouring Spear's movements. Once he showed any sign of acting, they would also act without hesitation.

Although the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation required their power to maintain, once the Formation was formed, it wouldn't be a big deal if two or three Venerables left temporarily. Moreover, under their repeated consumption, Li Xuanfeng's power already showed a tendency to weaken.

"Has a turning point arrived?"

Li Xuanfeng, who had been sitting cross-legged in the air as if resting with his eyes closed, finally opened his eyes and saw Venerable Devouring Spear.

A Middle Stage Venerable, if he acted to interfere regardless of the cost and delayed them a bit longer, Li Xuanfeng would be fully capable of breaking the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation. Once the Formation was broken, with the Thunderlight Escape Technique, he would have the chance to defeat them one by one.

But the prerequisite for all this was that Venerable Devouring Spear had to be willing to risk his life.

"This time it seems I was a bit too showy, but it won't matter much."

Li Xuanfeng thought to himself.

Relying on the System as his trump card and knowing he wasn't in danger, he hadn't panicked at all when the Venerables appeared. This led to them successfully setting up the Earth-Severing Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation with lightning speed. As a result, Li Xuanfeng found that the power of this Formation was quite significant and couldn't be broken by brute force for the time being.

"If there are no external variables, I'm afraid I'll have to rely on Master again to escape."

Li Xuanfeng thought to himself.