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However, Jiang Shiliu had already been wandering around this place for nearly half an hour, but still hadn't managed to make any progress. This place felt like being inside a complex and unpredictable maze...

"Huh??? This is actually a formation? Haha, this is truly a stroke of luck! It just so happens that I can now skillfully decipher and set up the 'Mysterious Cloud Concealment Formation' that my master taught me. Let me take a good look at what kind of formation this is!" When Jiang Shiliu realized that what was in front of her was a formation, her previously anxious heart instantly calmed down, and she even regained her confidence.

It was quite a coincidence that the formation that trapped Jiang Shiliu was precisely an upgraded version of the 'Mysterious Cloud Concealment Formation' meticulously set up by Yun Che. It turned out that the reason Yun Che went to such lengths to set up this formation was to prevent any disciple from accidentally wandering into it and ending up face-to-face with the mighty divine beast within the secret realm.

Yun Che's initial intention was undoubtedly kind and good; he wanted to help the other unfortunate disciples escape their current predicament as soon as possible. However, to his surprise, his formation encountered the stubborn Jiang Shiliu. In fact, under normal circumstances, Jiang Shiliu only needed to follow a straight path and walk directly forward; she could easily leave this central area in about fifteen minutes.

Jiang Shiliu was by no means a simple-minded or reckless person. On the contrary, she was meticulous and naturally suspicious, always worried that there might be some conspiracy or trickery involved. Therefore, instead of heading directly in one direction, she kept circling around, trying to find a truly safe and reliable exit. It was precisely this excessive caution that kept her trapped here, unable to escape. Worse still, as time passed, this complex and unsolvable formation successfully ignited a strong competitive spirit within Jiang Shiliu. At this moment, she secretly vowed that if she couldn't break this formation, she would never step out of this place!

Jiang Shiliu stared intently at the ever-changing array before her, scrutinizing every minute detail, pondering the key to a breakthrough. After a moment, she slowly closed her eyes, quickly recalling the profound knowledge about arrays that her master had taught her, and focused all her attention on perceiving and understanding the subtle flow of the surrounding air.

Time flew by like a fleeting moment, and before Jiang Shiliu knew it, beads of sweat began to appear on her smooth, jade-like forehead, slowly sliding down her cheeks. Even so, her gaze grew increasingly resolute, showing no sign of wavering. Just then, a flash of inspiration, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, flickered in the depths of her eyes. Immediately afterwards, the corners of her previously tense lips finally turned up slightly, as if she had discovered some crucial clue or found a way to break the formation…

Jiang Shiliu stood calmly and composed, his hands quickly forming complex and mysterious hand seals, while he chanted incantations in a low but rhythmic voice, as if communicating with some unknown force between heaven and earth.

Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from her slender fingertips, like a bolt of lightning piercing the dark night sky, rushing straight toward the core of the massive and ancient array ahead.

In an instant, the entire formation seemed to be enraged, emitting a low, buzzing sound, like a stampede of ten thousand horses or the roar of thunder, deafeningly loud. Immediately afterwards, the formation began to tremble violently, the ground shook, and the surrounding air seemed to be stirred up by this powerful energy, forming visible vortexes of air.

As time passed, the light grew increasingly dazzling, like a blazing sun illuminating everything around it. Finally, under the relentless impact of this light, the once indestructible formation could no longer withstand the immense pressure and shattered with a deafening roar.

As the formation collapsed, a wide and deep passage slowly appeared before everyone's eyes. Seeing this, Jiang Shiliu finally relaxed, letting out a soft sigh, and a victorious smile gradually appeared on her beautiful face.

However, she didn't let her guard down completely. She cautiously surveyed her surroundings, her beautiful eyes flashing with a sharp light like cold stars, carefully investigating whether any hidden dangers remained. After confirming that there was nothing amiss, she didn't hesitate any longer. With a swift movement, like a light swallow in flight, she resolutely stepped into the passage, leaving behind the place that had once trapped her for so long without looking back.

What she never expected was that this seemingly arduous path to freedom and hope did not actually lead to the sect she longed for, but instead extended all the way to the legendary abode of the Azure Dragon.

As expected, after walking for about five minutes, Jiang Shiliu suddenly met the eyes of the legendary divine beast Azure Dragon, and time seemed to freeze at that moment.

With a beaming smile, she greeted me warmly: "Hi, hello~ I don't know if you've eaten yet. If you have, then I won't bother you any longer. Goodbye!"

However, the Azure Dragon did not let her leave as she wished. Instead, it said majestically, "Wait! I am the divine beast Azure Dragon. Since you have been able to overcome numerous trials to reach this place, it means that you possess a precious opportunity to form a contract with me..."

Jiang Shiliu quickly waved her hand and declined, saying, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I really don't need it. Thank you for such a special invitation, but I have some important matters to attend to, so please excuse me for now. Goodbye, goodbye~"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Dragon's eyes widened, and it roared in disbelief, "Huh??? What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat? You say you don't need it? You should know that I am a divine beast! Countless people in this world dream of forming a contract with me, and you so easily discard this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!!"

Jiang Shiliu, however, seemed unconcerned, scoffing and replying, "Tch, who knows if signing a contract with you will get me into a ton of trouble! I'm not going to do something so thankless! Let whoever wants to sign, go ahead~"

Seeing this, the Azure Dragon became even more enraged. It opened its huge mouth and roared, "Outrageous! Now that you have stepped into this place, from this day forward, I am your dragon, and you shall not attempt to abandon me!"

Jiang Shiliu's eyes widened, and she shouted fearlessly at the majestic divine beast, "Are you trying to force me into a sale? Besides, I'm just an ordinary cultivator who hasn't even reached the Nascent Soul stage yet, not some super hero who can save the whole world. You've got the wrong person!"

The divine beast raised its head high, its sharp gaze fixed on Jiang Shiliu, and spoke in a deep and majestic voice: "I don't know why either, but one thing is certain: you will not escape today. Know that this is my territory, and everything here is under my control! Hmph, who says I can't force you to buy or sell? Watch closely!"

Before the words were finished, the divine beast suddenly lowered its head slightly, its forehead flashing with light. Then, it forcefully squeezed out a drop of crystal-clear, mysterious-looking essence blood. At the same time, Jiang Shiliu felt a powerful force assail her, completely irresistible. In the blink of an eye, her body involuntarily floated up, also forced to shed a drop of essence blood.

As if drawn by some mysterious force, the two drops of blood essence flew rapidly towards each other. Finally, they met in mid-air and merged perfectly. In an instant, a dazzling light flashed, and the contract was formed.