Gui Xu Palace, central courtyard.
This was an open-air spacious courtyard, its ground graced by the intricate Gui Xu Grand Formation, which resembled a constantly spinning kaleidoscope, endlessly shifting its dazzling lines and structures.
Above, a deep abyss stretched into unfathomable depths, its boundless waters forming a pitch-black "night sky" that instilled a daunting sense of fear in those who gazed upon it.
The only sources of light, aside from the rays casting through the windows of the surrounding side halls, were probably those emitted by the Gui Xu Grand Formation itself—the incantations and silver lines that made up the formation were luminous.
Luo Yan did not rashly step into the courtyard, for there were many cultivators observing the formation from behind the windows. Even just one step on their part could block the view of several people and might provoke a violent reaction from those enthralled by madness.