The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3333 - 3328: Hidden Danger_1

Upon hearing Yang Chen's words, Bao Lu gazed fixedly.

Without scrutinizing closely, no hint of deceit would catch her eye. But following an in-depth check, she spotted the issue.

These spectral beings stood out starkly from the typical ones.

"Are these all our clansmen and humans in disguise?" Bao Lu burst out in astonishment.

"Correct, that's it," Yang Chen affirmed, "I overlooked it at the start too. Merely after repeated close inspections did I detect the oddity. These individuals truly took me by surprise."

"How did they pick up such cunning ploys?" Bao Lu voiced her shock as well.

Yang Chen grinned, "Likely from Fu Xuanbing and his followers. Fu Xuanbing has roamed various realms for eons. Absent some secret tricks and tactics, he couldn't have progressed this much. It's no shock. What piques my interest presently is their upcoming strategy."

Bao Lu maintained her vigilant stare, a sense of disquiet stirring within her, "And the rest?"

"Overall, there ought to be twenty-one Heaven-separated Realm powerhouses, yet my soul perception catches only sixteen. Fu Xuanbing along with the key players remain unseen. They're surely lurking in the shadows," Yang Chen explained.

"So, can the concealed Heaven-appointed Realm Ghost Kings sense them?" Bao Lu inquired.

"Difficult to tell," Yang Chen muttered, "The prowess of Heavenly Fate Realm masters eludes easy explanation."

Bao Lu gave a nod, well aware herself of the might in the Heaven-appointed Realm.

A stage like that defied straightforward verbal depiction.

Thus, the pair watched intently as the quartet of mighty figures posing as Ghost Venerables advanced toward the Formation confining Yue Xingzhenren.

To reach the confinement, passage through a lengthy, shadowy passage was required.

The four proceeded warily along the corridor until they arrived at the Formation's core. There, in its midst, delight gleamed in their eyes.

For the entity bound within the Formation turned out to be Yue Xingzhenren, subdued by its mechanisms.

Upon spotting Yue Xingzhenren, all four displayed evident elation.

From beyond, Bao Lu questioned with worry, "What's occurring within? My soul struggles to perceive the events."

"Detection eludes me as well," Yang Chen's soul had ventured into the Formation's central zone, where its strength diminished.

He managed to feel Yue Xingzhenren's formidable Qi, yet details escaped him.

This reinforced Yang Chen's certainty about a particular matter.

The spectral entities had orchestrated a trap deep inside the Formation, rendering soul probes difficult, signaling their readiness. One might even call this barren wilderness a vast snare.

A massive trap prearranged by the Netherworld's denizens.

True to his suspicions, this desolate area was undoubtedly a scheme.

Shortly after, the four imposters of Netherworld Ghost Venerables emitted a sharp cry. Swiftly, just three silhouettes fled the location.

Yet right afterward, an enormous Ghost Hand extended, attempting to seize the trio. In a flash, they fled desperately, soaring upward to safety.

Only then did the Ghost Hand's chase cease.

Still, the terror persisted. The moment the Ghost Hand halted, over a dozen Ghost King powerhouses materialized abruptly, seemingly anticipating the turn, encircling and ensnaring the three false Ghost Venerables.

"This is bad," Bao Lu gasped in alarm.

Yang Chen remained unfazed, however. A simple rescue of Yue Xingzhenren would render the whole affair ridiculous.

Judging by the unfolding events, the Netherworld Ghosts had devised a shrewd scheme. They probably reserved their final barrier at the Formation detaining Yue Xingzhenren.

Whenever an attempt arose to tamper with the Formation for Yue Xingzhenren's liberation, detection was inevitable.

Prior to that point, despite the grueling stages, their presence stayed veiled.

Such a gradual enticement drew the potent group deeper into the snare, fostering illusions of nearing success, only to confront a harsh fate ultimately.

As in the present, a handful of humans masquerading as ghosts cried out in shock, "How did you discover us?"

A Ghost King strong one mocked with laughter, "How we uncovered you? Hahaha, such innocence you possess. Do you truly believe Yue Xingzhenren's rescue is feasible? Hear the reality: pure delusion. For this Formation..."

As the words concluded, the Ghost Kings shifted from vocal exchange to Sound Transmission.

Learning their message, the handful of humans trembled, "You... you've plotted every bit of this. Such ruthlessness!"

"Hahaha, realization comes too late now. Perish here, all of you."

With those declarations, multiple Ghost Kings struck forth, aiming to slay the three humans immediately.

The three humans, in panic, shouted, "Hurry, rescue us!"

At their plea, the concealed humans and Ice and Fire Sky Phoenixes initiated successive assaults.

"I was aware of your hidden allies in the shadows. Yet now that you've emerged, escape is forbidden for any." The chuckling Ghost Kings displayed no anxiety or dread, instead unveiling their glee.

Suddenly, combat ignited fiercely. Over a dozen humans alongside Ice and Fire Phoenix Clan warriors clashed against more than a dozen Ghost King Experts, the outcome hanging in balance.

"Yang Chen, shall we intervene?" Bao Lu queried.

Yang Chen shook his head, "Hold back. Fu Xuanbing and Qian Li remain inactive. Acting prematurely would serve no purpose."

"Where might Qian Li and the rest be?" Bao Lu inquired with concern.

"They hesitate to reveal themselves," Yang Chen stated.

Bao Lu murmured softly, "Is it due to that enigmatic Ghost Hand earlier?"

"That Ghost Hand, unless I'm wrong, belongs to the Heaven-appointed Realm Expert overseeing the Formation," Yang Chen declared.

"Heaven-appointed Realm?" Bao Lu expressed amazement. The Ghost Hand's strength had registered with her, yet she hadn't suspected a Heaven-appointed Realm Expert concealed nearby.

Yang Chen continued, "Precisely. The ace these Ghost Creatures wield is this Heaven-appointed Realm Ghost King. Guarded by a Heaven-appointed Realm Ghost King over Yue Xingzhenren, efforts from the Ice and Fire Phoenix Clan prove futile no matter how vigorous. Inevitably, the attempt to free Yue Xingzhenren will come, sealing their doom."

"Yet that Ghost Hand appeared not to employ Heaven-appointed Realm might moments ago," Bao Lu wondered.

"It simply chose not to engage fully. Had it desired, those four Heaven-separated Realm experts would barely flee. But this Heaven-appointed Realm Expert refrained from effort, or perhaps..." Yang Chen halted, stroking his chin.

"Or what?" Bao Lu pressed.

Yang Chen replied, "Or perhaps Qian Li and the others in hiding face peril already."