Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1742 - 1682: Dragon Gate Great Array

Song Xiaodong was going to the Dragon Gate Base, which was indeed an extremely significant matter, and this matter also must not be known to the Dark Night Sect. If the Dark Night Sect found out, they would no doubt suspect this step was to enter the base.

Therefore, for this trip to the Dragon Gate Base, the number of people going absolutely could not be many, and important figures from the Dragon Gate should also preferably not go. Otherwise, any movement on their side would raise the Dark Night Sect's suspicions.

In the end, Song Xiaodong decided to bring Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling, and also General Lin Feng.

Lin Feng and Song Xiaodong suddenly disappearing were just two figures from the Dragon Gate. Although the Dark Night Sect suspected their whereabouts, they wouldn't immediately associate it with the Dragon Gate Base. After all, with Song Xiaodong's identity, the Dark Night Sect couldn't always trace his movements, which was entirely normal.

Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling were not members of the Dragon Gate. Even though they were close to Song Xiaodong, they wouldn't be under the full watch of the Dark Night Sect.

Five days later, a cargo ship on which Song Xiaodong and his companions were traveling dropped off a speedboat.

This method, although time-consuming, was less conspicuous than setting off from nearby countries or using other methods.

The cargo ship belonged to the Dragon Gate, so leaving by sea would go unnoticed.

Song Xiaodong and his team rode the speedboat and, after half a day's journey, spotted an island.

The island was shrouded in mist, even in the afternoon when the sunlight was ample, the island remained enveloped in clouds. If Lin Feng hadn't said it was an island, Song Xiaodong and his two companions wouldn't have figured it out at all.

Lin Feng parked the boat about ten miles away from the island, and then the group dived into the water, heading directly toward the island.

Because the island only had one navigable route for boats, while the rest was scattered with reefs, the Dark Night Sect had only placed spies along that path.

The four of them circumvented to the back of the island, where there was a cliff, steep yet not a challenge for the four, who easily scaled to the top.

"What a strange place." As soon as they reached the top, Sun Yiyi couldn't help but exclaim softly.

About ten meters from the cliff's edge, everything seemed normal, but further on, there was thick mist, obscuring any view of what lay inside.

Whether standing still or adjusting their position sideways, the scene remained the same.

Chu Xianling remarked, "It feels like this small island is covered by a giant dome."

Sun Yiyi nodded, "Yes, but it just looks like some fog. Even if it blocks our view, can it really stop people from going in?"

Lin Feng smiled proudly, "You can try and see for yourself."

Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling immediately walked towards the thick mist. Even Song Xiaodong, despite his usual composure, couldn't resist moving forward this time.

Normally, movement would stir the air, causing the mist ahead to shift somewhat.

But the dense fog in front of them seemed almost tangible, completely unaffected by the trio's approach.

Standing before the fog, Song Xiaodong slowly reached out his hand.

When his hand touched the mist, Song Xiaodong suddenly felt as if he had encountered an elastic membrane. As his palm pushed inward, the membrane softly caved under the pressure.

Then an elasticity from the membrane rebounded, bouncing Song Xiaodong's hand back.

"Huh?" Song Xiaodong's eyes widened in surprise, as he reached out again, this time with much more force.

But the membrane merely gave a little before rebounding his hand once more.

Song Xiaodong was unwilling to give up, harnessing all his strength, with True Qi infused into his arm.

But the ultimate result remained unchanged, the membrane seemed alive, increasing its resistance with the force applied.

However, the membrane posed no harm, as the rebounding force was quite gentle, causing Song Xiaodong no injury.

Chu Xianling and Sun Yiyi experienced the same, their faces filled with amazement as they glanced at Song Xiaodong.

Sun Yiyi remarked, "This thing is really odd, almost as if it's alive."

Chu Xianling nodded, "Yes, and it feels like it's filled with the True Qi of a master, always gently warding us away."

Song Xiaodong nodded in agreement, then turned to Lin Feng, "Elder Lin, is this the Guardian Gate Formation?"

Lin Feng nodded, "Indeed, this is our Guardian Gate Formation. We don't really know how it came about, only the Sect Leader knows. The protective power of this formation is extremely strong, even missiles can't break it."

"What about a nuclear bomb?" Sun Yiyi immediately asked.

Lin Feng's face darkened, "That I wouldn't know, but where would you even get a nuclear bomb? Even if you could get one, could it be detonated so casually? Neither the Dark Night Sect nor the Dragon Gate would dare to mess with such a thing; it would mean having no place left in the world."

Sun Yiyi stuck out her tongue, "I was just saying, but this Guardian Gate Formation is indeed formidable, it's hard to fathom how it's even formed."

Lin Feng stated proudly, "This is the foundation of our Dragon Gate's existence. Once the Dragon Gate Base is opened, the Young Sect Master will receive our true inheritance, and then you'll fully understand."

Song Xiaodong caressed the protective membrane of the formation, "Elder Lin, didn't you say that once I got here, I'd know how to break this formation? Yet I feel nothing at all now."