Although they had finally found the eye of the formation, Yan Chutian and Mai Hanyi would not take this opportunity to leave, because to them, the Crystal Marrow opportunities in this mountain forest were more precious.

However, even though they knew that there was an opportunity before them, the two of them had to be more cautious than before.

This was because they already knew that the disciples of the Kongtong branch had also found this place.

They definitely did not believe that only two people from the Kongtong branch had found this place. Therefore, it was very likely that they would encounter more and more powerful disciples from the Kongtong branch at any time.

Given the relationship between the two branches, it was easy to imagine what kind of situation they would encounter.

It was unknown whether it was a coincidence or not, but just as Yan Chutian and Mai Hanyi continued to search for Crystal Marrow opportunities in this mountain forest.

After only half a day, the two of them, who were extremely alert, sensed that there were spiritual auras in the dark valley ahead that had not been concealed.

Since they had already paid attention to this, they naturally would not take the initiative to show themselves. Instead, they secretly concealed their auras, looked at each other, and quietly rushed in from the left and right sides.

When the two of them finally met in the sky above the dark valley like ghosts, they saw that there were several figures sitting cross-legged in the dark valley.

Their clothes had already vaguely revealed their identity. They belonged to the Kongtong branch!

Lin Yun roughly sensed that there were four spiritual auras that had reached the fifth level of the Heaven Palace Realm.

Only the remaining two were still at the quasi fifth level of the Heaven Palace Stage.

And it was precisely these two auras that were sitting cross-legged that were clearly closer to the outside.

This scene made not only Mai Hanyi, but also Yan Chutian's eyes narrowed.

He knew very well that such a small team of Kongtong disciples was definitely not a match for him and Mai Hanyi.

If they were discovered by the other party, they would be in a sorry state when escaping.

However, although their hearts were solemn, the two of them also discovered that the six Kongtong disciples sitting cross-legged in the dark valley had not refined any Crystal Marrow.

Therefore, it was somewhat strange for them to sit like this, as if they were waiting for something.

As if to confirm their thoughts, there were suddenly waves surging from the bottom of the dark valley.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that there was actually a pool at the bottom of the dark valley!

As the waves in the pool surged, one could clearly see strange aquatic creatures poking their heads out of the water from time to time to look at the outside world.

It was also at this moment that the six disciples of the Kongtong lineage who were seated cross-legged opened their eyes one after another, and then they each displayed their own methods to capture the strange wave-like creatures that were poking their heads out from the waves.

With such a result, there would naturally be people who succeeded and people who failed.

When the waves gradually subsided, the water at the bottom of the dark valley was so calm that it was almost invisible.

The four Kongtong disciples at the fifth level of the Heaven Palace Realm each grabbed a ball of water and quickly refined it.

A moment later, crystal essence after crystal essence appeared in their hands.

Of the four Crystal Essences, three of them were Grade-5, while the last one seemed to have a sixth core that was about to be born.

Only the two quasi fifth level Heaven Palace Stage cultivators had returned empty-handed.

However, although the two returned empty-handed because their cultivation was lacking, it was more because they didn't dare to compete with the other four and occupied a good spot.

However, they understood the principle of the strong preying on the weak all too well.

Therefore, no one showed any complaints, but a cold light vaguely flashed in the depths of their eyes.

Obviously, if their positions were reversed, these two quasi fifth level Heaven Palace Realm disciples would definitely suppress the other four and end up empty-handed like them.

At the same time, looking at the scene in the dark valley, how could Yan Chutian and Mai Hanyi not understand that these Kongtong disciples had found such a good spot?

Although they didn't know where the pool at the bottom of the dark valley came from, there were obviously many strange water attribute creatures in it.

And these strange creatures represented at least a crystal essence!

In other words, as long as they waited at the pool, the crystal essence income of these Kongtong disciples would reach an extremely enviable level.

It was indeed enviable, at least for Mai Hanyi.

Especially when she thought of the arrogant Kongtong disciples who had been so arrogant to her, but now she had to watch them harvest a large amount of crystal essence so easily.

Her emotions could no longer be described as jealousy, but anger.

But even so, Mai Hanyi knew all too well that she couldn't make a move or even show herself.

After all, the other party had too many people.

Even if the two quasi fifth level Heaven Palace Realm disciples weren't counted, the other four were all genuine fifth level Heaven Palace Realm disciples.

In addition, she could also sense that among the four fifth level Heaven Palace Realm disciples of the Kongtong Sect, the green-robed man who was in the center, his cultivation was most likely stronger than hers.

Making a move or even showing herself would undoubtedly put her in an extremely dangerous situation.

This also meant that they had no chance of seizing the pool.

At this thought, no matter how envious Mai Hanyi was, she could only helplessly avert her beautiful eyes and whisper to Yan Chutian beside her, "Don't look, they have too many people. If we show ourselves with our strength, it's tantamount to courting death."

However, Yan Chutian didn't nod as her words fell. Instead, his eyes shone brightly as he looked down at the dark valley and scanned its environment.

After a while, he looked at Mai Hanyi and suddenly smiled faintly. "This is such a good place to sit and collect crystal essence. Fellow Daoist Wu, are you really going to give up so easily?"

How could Mai Hanyi not understand that he had a plan?

But she was even more in disbelief. What could Yan Chutian do in the face of such a great disparity in strength?

Therefore, even though she knew that he was deliberately keeping her in suspense to tease her, she still immediately said, "Do you have a plan?"

"Haha … Of course I have a plan, but it depends on whether Fellow Daoist Wu is willing to take a gamble with me."

Yan Chutian's words weren't deliberately mystifying to Mai Hanyi.

In such a situation, he did have a plan in mind.

It was just that he couldn't be sure how effective this plan would be.

In other words, he had to take a certain risk.

Therefore, he had asked Mai Hanyi this question. If she wasn't willing to take such a risk, he would have to give up no matter how good the opportunity here was.

Seeing that the other party had given him the initiative, if it was in the past, Wu Han Yi would definitely not agree with such ambiguous words, and would even be dismissive of the other party.

But now, perhaps because of her experience with Yan Chutian, she finally believed that he wasn't the type to exaggerate.

As for the risk, even if Yan Chutian didn't say anything about taking a gamble, Mai Hanyi was well aware of it.

After all, their strengths weren't on the same order of magnitude. Therefore, how could there be no risk in snatching this good place from the hands of a Kongtong disciple?

After hesitating for a while, Mai Hanyi's pretty face gradually became resolute. Then, she looked at Yan Chutian beside her again and opened her red lips. "Hmph, I, Mai Hanyi, am going all out today. If I have to take a gamble, I'll take a gamble!"

"But you have to explain your plan clearly. If you boast, don't blame me for being merciless!"

Hearing this, Yan Chutian only smiled faintly. Mai Hanyi's agreement was completely within his expectations.

Because the more he interacted with her, the more he understood that this woman was definitely not the arrogant and prejudiced person she appeared to be.

Or rather, it was just a layer of disguise for her, a disguise that could better adapt to the situation in the inner sect.

Under this disguise, her true temperament was somewhat similar to his.

With a faint smile, Yan Chutian didn't hesitate. As he slowly opened his mouth, he slowly explained the method he had thought of.

After he finished speaking, Mai Hanyi's pretty face became hesitant again.

Hearing the former's words, she didn't deny that there was a certain degree of feasibility.

But feasibility was one thing, and she was already aware of the risks involved.

In other words, this was a method that needed to be taken a gamble.

If they succeeded, the other party's disciples would definitely be severely injured, even if they weren't eliminated.

But if they failed, then the two of them would be in an extremely difficult situation.

In fact, they would even have to bear the risk of being eliminated.

However, Mai Hanyi didn't want to hesitate at this critical moment and be looked down upon by the other party.

Therefore, she quickly gritted her teeth and said directly.

"Let's go all out. Today, I will bet everything on you!"