Is that a Wisp?

Chapter 538 First Phase

Krune didn't know what was happening outside, but he did know that Wally would be there. After all, that's what Krune had asked Wally back then in the Floor Number Zero of the Holy Land. He would need him to protect his back once he used his wisp form.

Still, Hanan and Laka couldn't help but ask.

"Is it really okay for you to show your real form? I don't think that the Dalin Universe management will take it lightly now that they can see what you are."

Krune didn't mind.

"Don't worry, no one will do anything to me. At least, not the Divinity Realm guys outside. I have long since prepared everything, so just focus on the competition itself and ignore the Dalin Universe Management outside. Besides, there are no rules saying that wisps can't be representatives of their own Universe."

Hanan and Laka nodded. It seemed like Krune already had a plan, so they didn't ask anymore.

"Anyway, how should we do this?"

Krune laughed before saying.

"Just follow me."

Others couldn't spread their Divine Sense more than a kilometer, but Krune's Mental Energy could go as far as 80km! His advantage in this enormous maze was obvious. He soon saw all the possible passaged in all levels, up and down, including the dead ends.

*Vup!*

Krune dashed forward with Hanan and Laka right behind. It was easy to know the way to the Formation's core, they just had to follow the flow of spiritual energy direction. The only question was which paths to chose.

Krune seemed very confident in the directions he took, so Hanan couldn't hold his curiosity. With a Divine Sense message, he asked.

"Do you know this maze? Or perhaps, can you see more than others?"

Although Krune didn't reveal his Mental Energy, he at least confirmed Hanan suspicions.

"Correct. I can really see much further than any of you. However, I don't think I'm the only exception. There are over 20 thousand cultivators and demon beasts, so I guess quite a few also have their own methods to find their way to the core."

Krune was correct. Although not many, there were indeed other groups who had a member that could perceive things much further away than the others with their Divine Senses. It's just that they couldn't compare to Krune. After all, none of the formations had any use against Mental Energy. One must remember that Mental Energy wasn't supposed to even exist before Heavin completed his Soul Cultivation Technique.

Krune made sure to avoid other groups. This time around, battles were unnecessary. In fact, battles probably wouldn't start before five days later or so with just some exceptions. No one was willing to spend their already limited energy.

Still, the area selected for the first test was gigantic. Even with Krune's 80km mental energy scan, he would stop at dead ends. It's not that he was wrong at first, but that most of the passages would lead to other dead ends that were previously outside his scan range.

If it was already this difficult for Krune, then one can only imagine how it was for the others.

Still, Krune's group quickly began to distinguish themselves. After half a day of traveling, his group was definitely the closest one to the Formations Core. It was to the point that Krune hadn't found any other group in his Mental Energy range in the last three hours! That shows just how far ahead his group is compared to the other ones.

Back in the Luvile Universe, the three Sacred Lands, Divine Path Sect, and Wang Clan were observing it together. It was easy to see the excitement on everyone's faces. With Krune's group at the forefront, all the attention was focused on them.

The Sacred Lands, Divine Path Sect, and Wang Clan even had established a communication channel where they could talk to each other in real-time.

In the Darkness Sacred land, Yamio Halas commented on that same channel.

"Great! I was afraid that the wisp would already lose even before being able to show his power. But to think that he has a trump card that can allow him to find his way into the maze, really unexpected."

Tika Tarkulie, the All Life Sect Sacred Land Master, nodded.

"Wamie had pointed out Krune's unbelievable achievements in the Dalin Universe time and time again. But it is going way better than I thought. With the strength that Erzato reported to us, his group would be fine even if they fought another one. But if they can pass the first phase without showing any of their abilities, then it is even better."

The happiest one was obviously Lucio, though.

"Hahaha! He is this old man's disciple, after all. He was bound to be at least this good."

The others looked at Lucio's shameless expression. Something told them that Krune's ability to find the right path hadn't anything to do with Lucio at all.

While the Sacred Lands had their suspicions, Wang Xin and Wang Milia were 100% sure about this, though. It was definitely nothing related to Lucio at all.

The Frunkan Clan in their Universe, and the Clan Head in the Dalin Universe, both were also excited. After all, Hanan was joined in a group with Krune. Baren had his doubts when Hanan decided to ally with Krune and Laka, but he couldn't be happier now.

Last but not least, the Kizan Universe, the same one Laka came from, had several factions watching the show. Obviously, they were just as happy as Luvile Universe and Frunkan Clan.

One day! What was supposed to take at least an entire week for the majority, only took one day for Krune's group to achieve. Right now, Krune, Hanan, and Laka were stopped right in front of a Big Light Passage. They could also feel the presence of Spatial Laws coming from it.

Krune's Mental Energy Perception could also tell that there are a few more entrances like this nearby. He could picture a round shape when he put them together in a mental map. Without a doubt, those openings led to the Core of the Formation.

"Well, this is it. Shall we enter or wait for someone else to try it first?"

That's was their doubt at the moment. What if it was a trap or something? They didn't know what was on the other side.

Krune pondered a bit and decided to try a different approach.

Suddenly, a flying type Puppet appeared beside him. Heavin had made loads of puppets in the past years, and he sold most of them. Still, he kept some of the good ones and gave them to Krune and the rest. Although they wouldn't be that strong for battle, they are indeed very convenient in situations like this.

"Well, I guess you two don't mind if I send a Puppet in, right?"

Laka and Hanan smiled before nodding.

Krune then gave the puppet an order, and it dashed inside the light passage. Krune also told it to return after checking the exit on the other side. A minute later, the Space Laws around the passage rippled, and Krune's puppet reappeared.

Krune quickly analyzed the recording of what it saw on the other side.

"Errr... It seems like there is nothing dangerous on the other side. At least, nothing that could damage the puppet appeared. Anyway, I'm going in to check. What about you two? Do you want to wait for me to come back first?"

Laka snorted after hearing that.

"Being cautious is okay, but I'm not that scared. If the puppet is okay, then I go as well. If something really happens, it will be better to have the two of us to deal with it."

Hanan also agreed with Laka.

"I'm going too. My Frunkan Clan did a lot of waiting already."

Krune smiled, and the three quickly passed through the light passage. Space laws engulfed the three, and with a flash of silver light, they disappeared.

Back into the maze, the groups were still trying to find their ways into the Formation's core. But it was easier said than done.

They kept bumping into each other, but almost no battles happened. Just as Krune mentioned, no one was willing to spend their energy after just one day inside. However, there were exceptions.

Boom!

"Arrgh!"

Suddenly, a corpse of a Heavenly Fragment Owner fell to the ground. The one who killed him then felt that the freezing effect of the Formation disappeared.

"Phew... finally some time without this annoying cold."

His companions couldn't help but sigh, though. They found the guy alone, but they weren't the ones to give the last blow. Because of this, they didn't get free from the cold.

Such situations happened every so often. After all, there were still cultivators and demon beasts who got separated during the teleport. As long as they didn't have cultivation at the peak of the Divine Path Realm, they would usually become targets.