The impenetrable barrier made Ji Dantong realize where she was disadvantaged while simultaneously feeling more troubled. With such an all-encompassing defense, how could anyone even make a move?!

Xiao Tian noticed the change in Ji Dantong's expression and laughed, "At least we know there's a trap ahead!"

"To be able to understand where you're losing and recall it so accurately, your memory and intuition are indeed impressive!"

Surprised by Xiao Tian's compliment, Ji Dantong was momentarily taken aback, then a smile appeared on her face as she said, "You're, you're flattering me!"

After reassuring Ji Dantong, Xiao Tian began seriously studying the protective barrier.

First, one thing was certain: the purpose of this barrier was not to prevent outsiders from invading.

Rather, it served a communicative function, akin to the grand bells in various sects, which, when rung, gather everyone together. Both have similar functions.

Of course, even knowing its purpose, it would be impossible for Xiao Tian to break this barrier in a short time.

After all, it's not a human setup trap, which would have some chance of being solved. For this animal-placed trap, unless an animal expert came along, perhaps there was a slight chance of success!

After a while, confirming that directly taking it from the outside was virtually impossible, Xiao Tian shifted his gaze downward.

Seeing Xiao Tian looking at the ground, Ji Dantong's eyebrows twitched, and she asked, "You're not thinking of... digging a tunnel, are you?!"

Xiao Tian nodded, looking at Ji Dantong with approval. "Smart! Seeing as you're so clever, I'll leave this challenging and honorable task to you!"

"Hey! I don't want to accept this honor!" Ji Dantong protested, but then saw Xiao Tian already handing a dagger to her, giving him a side-eye in exasperation.

"Let's be clear, if I accidentally trigger some mechanism and attract those Soul-Seeking Bees again, you can't blame me!" Seeing no way out, Ji Dantong preemptively stated.

"Just go ahead and do it!" Xiao Tian encouraged, then added with a twist, "Besides, at worst, I'll just leave you and run. If the Soul-Seeking Bees can't see me, they'll certainly focus all their attacks on you!"

"But you said, no matter what happens, you wouldn't let go of my hand!" Ji Dantong looked incredulous, her face twisted in disbelief.

"Proud of your good memory already?" Xiao Tian shook his head, speaking calmly, "I said you should never let go of my hand no matter what, but I didn't say I wouldn't let go of yours!"

"..." Ji Dantong was speechless, fuming after a moment, stomping her foot, "You, you're too much!"

...

Despite her words, Ji Dantong still had to get started with her laborious task.

Of course, Xiao Tian wasn't deliberately being lazy; he had more important matters to handle, such as seriously sensing and observing the surrounding anomalies, and occasionally guiding Ji Dantong.

By now, Ji Dantong understood Xiao Tian's thoughtful consideration as she watched him squint and observe from various angles, then close his eyes to sense the surroundings.

If she were to take on Xiao Tian's job, she would likely collapse within ten minutes, the enormous consumption of spiritual power was not bearable for everyone.

Moreover, with Xiao Tian expending spiritual power, ensuring no errors in hand movements would be difficult, especially with Ji Dantong helping physically, reducing the need for him to take risks himself.

"Dig one centimeter to the left!"

Xiao Tian squinted and issued the command, which Ji Dantong followed up on, slowly starting to move to the left with the sharp dagger.

"Stop!"

Xiao Tian ordered, and Ji Dantong's hand came to an abrupt halt.

"What's next?"

Ji Dantong blinked her big eyes, looking intently at Xiao Tian, gently asking.

In just ten minutes, Xiao Tian had directed Ji Dantong through numerous attempts, and under an effort to avoid touching the barrier, she had only managed to dig a head-sized pit.

Equally, Ji Dantong was drenched in fragrant sweat, her bangs sticking to her forehead, clearly exhausted.

Due to the perennial freezing cold, the depths of Kunlun's land were exceptionally difficult to excavate, and after estimating, Xiao Tian concluded.

At the current pace, it would be impossible to dig a passage large enough for a person to pass through in less than ten to fifteen days.

Moreover, further down, it's uncertain when it will become impossible to dig, with the required time and effort becoming even more incalculable.

"Let's give up!" Xiao Tian shook his head helplessly, "This method is not suitable for use in this situation, I was too simplistic in my thinking before!"

Listening to Xiao Tian's slightly disappointed voice, Ji Dantong was somewhat taken aback. Is this the same overwhelming and powerful Hunter who was once in front of her?

"What should we do now?"

After a moment, Ji Dantong looked reluctantly at the nearby Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo and asked with a hint of reluctance.

After pondering for a while, Xiao Tian gritted his teeth and said, "Now, the fastest and most effective method, there's only one!"

"What method?"

Ji Dantong instinctively asked, but for some reason, her heart had a faint premonition of something bad.

Xiao Tian first handed the Jade Pendant to Ji Dantong, "In a moment, I'll go grab the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo. After I hand it to you, run straight back to the place we were before and meet up there!"

"Ah?!"

Ji Dantong's eyes widened, unable to believe that Xiao Tian's method would be this, quickly stopping him, "Let's think it over, maybe there's another way!"

"No time to think!"

Xiao Tian said, "You can outrun the Soul-Seeking Bees. Theoretically, they shouldn't even touch me." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"But..."

Ji Dantong wanted to protest, but Xiao Tian interrupted, "No buts, remember, don't lose this Jade Pendant, or the invisibility effect will be gone!"

Xiao Tian's words made Ji Dantong subconsciously tighten her grip on the Jade Pendant. So, his magical performance was all thanks to the Jade Pendant she held?

He actually entrusted it to her, not afraid she'd take the treasure and run?!

Yet Ji Dantong understood that now wasn't the time to get caught up in this matter, though she still couldn't agree with Xiao Tian's plan.

However, Xiao Tian didn't give her a chance to persuade him. Before she could say a word, he slammed his interlocked fingers apart, then in a flash of lightning speed, ripped the Proud Snow Evil Shadow Bamboo from the ground.

Everything happened so fast that Ji Dantong didn't have time to react, causing her a momentary panic.

However, in the next moment, Ji Dantong quickly adjusted herself. Since he had already made the decision, talking more was pointless; she could only support him in perfectly executing the plan...