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Chapter 388 Breaking Formation Cone - If you won't let me leave, then nobody leaves!

The human race arrived in front of the linked array and peered around to observe the situation.

But to their surprise, they couldn't find a single demonic beast inside.

"Hahaha, those sea creatures are clever; they actually hid in advance."

Crane Cry True Monarch laughed and said, "They must have been intimidated by Fellow Daoist Xiao's imposing figure and dared not show themselves."

These words immediately elicited a burst of hearty laughter.

Having successfully dealt with the Thirty-Six Turns of Cold Smoke Golden Talisman, everyone was very happy and naturally became much more relaxed.

"If you ask me, these great demons are still not smart enough."

Iron Fan True Lord also chimed in, "If they were a little smarter, they should have fled by now instead of staying and putting up a stubborn resistance."

"To be honest, I have a family heirloom recipe for steaming crab."

"In the past, it was really difficult to find fourth-tier demon crab meat as a raw material."

"If we can catch one this time, this family secret recipe will finally have a purpose, and everyone will be able to enjoy a delicious meal."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed that after breaking the formation, they would keep an eye on the two crabs and try to capture them both.

But in addition to being happy.

Gangyuan Zhenjun promptly reminded, "This chain formation seems to have undergone new changes. We must be careful that the sea race doesn't use the formation to set up an ambush."

"To overcome this challenge, we will need everyone to work together."

He not only wanted to warn everyone not to underestimate the enemy, but he also discovered that the distribution of restrictions within the linked array had been adjusted compared to before.

This was naturally Haihong's response.

In the month following the release of the golden talisman, the sea creatures were not idle; instead, they took the opportunity to fine-tune the structure of the formation.

Although there's not much that can be changed overall.

However, many details have shifted from the original balance between offense and defense to a more defensive arrangement.

The two most obvious changes are that the connection between Yin and Yang has been strengthened and the number of defensive restrictions has been increased.

The former allows for easier movement of the five elements' spiritual power to defend against enemies.

The latter sacrifices offensive capabilities to enhance the sturdiness of the formation base.

It can be said that both of these modifications were Haihong's responses to the actual situation after the human race's first charge.

Although such changes may seem insignificant and may not necessarily have any effect.

However, in many cases, details can determine success or failure.

Haihong's meticulous arrangements soon gave Gangyuan Zhenjun a headache.

"Damn it, the sea creatures seem determined to defend themselves to the death."

Han Chuan Zhenjun also noticed the anomaly: "Could it be that they are trying to forcefully delay time by using the great formation?"

"Could it be that they are secretly plotting something big?"

To cultivators skilled in formations, the way the sea race handled the formations was tantamount to them openly employing a tortoise-like tactic.

That is, they actively retract their sharp teeth and claws, determined to retreat into their shells and hold their ground.

Under normal circumstances, this would actually be a good thing.

The reason is simple: offense is the best defense, and simply retreating is a dead end.

Looking at all the mountain-protecting formations in the world, the most crucial element is always the offensive means that can threaten invading cultivators.

But given the current situation, people are not exactly happy.

"Fellow Daoist Gangyuan, didn't you say the day before yesterday that you had already prepared the Nine Extremes Primordial Magnetic Array?"

Iron Fan True Monarch hurriedly asked, "With the power of the Yuan Magnetic Array, breaking through this chain array shouldn't be a problem, right?"

In the Sea of ​​Compassion, the Nine Extremes Primordial Magnetic Array is renowned for its power and prestige.

However, in reality, most people have only seen related descriptions in ancient books, but have never seen the actual object with their own eyes.

Therefore, True Lord Gangyuan could only explain: "Although we can try to break the formation with the formation, the efficiency may not be enough."

"The most powerful aspect of the Nine Extremes Magnetic Array lies in two points."

"The first point is that it can limit the enemy's magical artifacts that are forged from gold, silver, copper, or iron, or that are made up of too much of that material."

"The second point is that the magnetic force can be used to restrain and bind those who break into the formation, making it difficult for them to escape."

"But given the current situation of the sea creatures, I'm afraid neither of these two advantages will be easy to utilize."

After all, most sea creatures don't have magical artifacts; they rely on their own claws and teeth for daily use.

Moreover, they have all hidden themselves away, and not a trace can be seen, so they are naturally not afraid of the binding force of the magnetic field.

Without these two major advantages, even the most elite formation will inevitably feel powerless.

"It's okay, let's try it out first whether it works or not."

Xiao Chen, however, had already seen hope: "Let's start with the fire-type formation closest to us and dismantle it first."

However, it is necessary to spend time first exploring the specific changes within the formation.

In the end, the group did not choose to charge into the formation directly that day. Instead, Gangyuan Zhenjun and Hanchuan Zhenjun first gathered information.

Only Xiao Chen ventured a few dozen feet deeper before retreating to test the formation and the sea creatures' reaction.

First of all, it can be confirmed that the fire wall inside is indeed less powerful.

It used to look decent, but now it can barely be considered as good as fourth-tier, making it much easier to defend against.

Secondly, even if Xiao Chen entered the formation alone, no powerful demons jumped out from the shadows to ambush him.

It seems the sea creatures were truly frightened by the mechanical grappling hook and were not prepared to give him any more chances.

Early the next morning.

Everyone now had a bunch of fourth-tier spirit ore in their hands.

"These are all fourth-tier spiritual materials needed to forge the new array flags. I would appreciate it if you fellow Daoists could help me with them."

Gangyuan Zhenjun gave instructions on the forging requirements one by one: "This part must be compressed to the size of a walnut, and all the red impurities inside must be melted away..."

Yinhao Zhenjun asked with some curiosity, "Hasn't the Yuan Magnetic Array already been prepared?"

Gangyuan Zhenjun explained, "These are not array flags for setting up an array; rather, they are tools for breaking an array."

“Over the past few days, my junior brother Hanchuan and I have been thinking a lot about the array base we brought out earlier.”

"Over time, we have discovered some of its characteristics."

"If we can specifically create array flags to suppress the links within, it should be much more helpful in breaking through the array."

In short, everyone's previous efforts in building the formation were not in vain; the formation bases they worked hard to create were also useful.

Another day was spent preparing the new flags.

It wasn't until the fourth day that True Lord Gangyuan activated his spirit ship, which, close to the sea race's linked array, deployed the Nine Extremes Magnetic Array and then rammed into it.

"Boom~!"

The moment the two collided, an exceptionally heavy thud was produced, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy swept across hundreds of miles in an instant.

This caused everyone present to tremble involuntarily.

The thousands of mid-grade spirit stones that had been prepared beforehand were consumed in an instant, all of which turned into pure spiritual energy and dissipated.

Part of this powerful force was used to reinforce the Yuan Magnetic Array itself, while the other part directly rushed into the linked array, triggering a series of explosions.

However, soon after, colorful flashes of light appeared at the edge of the explosion.

Streams of the five elements' spiritual energy surged from behind in a specific order, forming a solid city wall.

At the same time, the entire chain formation was affected.

On the other side, a lot of fire elemental power was generated out of thin air in the fire-type formation. Then, through the connection of the formation, it began to repair the damaged restrictions on its own.

"Everyone remember your positions and move up slowly."

Gangyuan Zhenjun held a formation flag in each hand, with sixteen small flags stuck behind him, and directed the crowd to advance according to plan from the center.

Xiao Chen stood at the forefront, and upon hearing this, he also led a new formation flag and stepped into the linked formation at a steady pace.

Entering this place again, the feeling is completely different.

When he tried to break through the formation before, he would immediately be suppressed by the Five Elements Formation as soon as he stepped into it.

That feeling of being restricted and constrained was very obvious and very uncomfortable.

However, before the suppressive force could be applied, the array flag in his hand glowed slightly, emitting a faint red spiritual light.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding suppressive force miraculously weakened by two points.

Xiao Chen could clearly feel that the pressure he was under had lessened considerably.

He soon discovered that as the power of the formation was restricted, the power of the spells he cast also increased significantly.

Originally, the Five Elements spells only had half their power within the linked array, but now they have been restored to 70%.

Not only him, but all the other human True Monarchs also felt the same change.

"Great! Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood."

Iron Fan True Lord was very happy: "Now that we have the new array flags, it has become much easier for us to dismantle the array base. Breaking through the chain array is just around the corner."

Unfortunately, he was too happy too soon.

On the entire fourth day, the group only destroyed thirty-five array bases in total, averaging about four and a half per person.

The outermost fire-type formation alone has a total of 270 formation bases.

Unlike a single formation, it will collapse on its own once a certain amount of its base is removed.

This fire-based formation, as part of a chain formation, requires the destruction of all 270 formation bases to be completely eradicated.

In other words, at this rate, it will take everyone another seven to eight days of hard work to solve the first formation.

That's why the progress is so slow.

This is because on this day, everyone destroyed a total of more than 700 restrictions, and these were more than 700 array restrictions protected by the earth's vein energy.

After fully transitioning to defensive mode.

Not only did Haihong significantly increase the number of restrictions, but it also, by utilizing the enhanced Yin and Yang principles, was able to remotely repair damaged restrictions.

No one could have imagined that these two small changes would cause such a big problem.

This meant that the human race had to put in several times, or even ten times, more effort to dismantle each array base.

Fortunately, the new flag also freed up some combat power, otherwise it would have been even more difficult.

"Oh dear, isn't this a bit too slow?"

Yunwo Zhenjun estimated: "If the subsequent steps are just this troublesome, I'm afraid it will take us another two months just to dismantle this chain formation."

Even the Crane Cry True Lord couldn't help but sigh, "The earth's energy here is a bit too abundant."

"Throughout the entire day, the supply was almost continuous, and I wasted at least half of my true essence on it."

It's quite absurd, actually. It's at sea, but the bottom of this island happens to be connected to the earth's veins.

"Isn't this going a bit too slowly?"

Iron Fan True Lord asked, "Is there any other way to speed up our advance?"

However, even Gangyuan Zhenjun could only shake his head: "After all, this is a fourth-order grand formation, and it is currently the limit that we can achieve."

He was out of options.

If such a massive array were so easy to deal with, it would have been obsolete long ago. It is precisely because of its exceptional sturdiness and indestructibility that it has been able to endure and be passed down through generations.

"It's okay, I think the current progress is just right."

This time it was Xiao Chen's turn to encourage everyone: "Besides, this is only the first day. As we get more familiar with it, our speed will naturally increase."

Sure enough, in the following days, everyone's efficiency improved significantly.

On the fifth day, forty-one formation bases were eliminated.

On the sixth day, forty-four array bases were eliminated.

However, by the seventh day, efficiency had plummeted again, and only thirty-three array bases had been dealt with.

"Something doesn't feel right."

Qian Shu Zhenjun noticed a new problem: "The further we go, the denser the earth vein energy seems to become."

"This is not a solution."

Crane Cry True Monarch, however, sensed something was amiss: "Why does it feel like the earth's vein energy to me? It's more like the remaining array foundations have become even more solid?"

Gangyuan Zhenjun confirmed his conjecture: "The earth's energy has indeed increased slightly, but it has almost no effect."

"The problem lies on the other side."

He then proceeded to explain a series of principles governing array formations.

The gist is that on either side of the sea creature's grand formation, there is a set of five-element grand formations with opposite yin and yang, and they are strongly interconnected.

With the destruction of the fire-type formation on this side, the two sides are now in a state of imbalance.

Guided by the core of the formation, the power of the five elements from the other side will surge over in an attempt to restore this imbalance.

Specifically, this means that there is more earth vein energy, and the formation base is more difficult to destroy.

Finally, on the twelfth day, the group completely removed the fire-based formation.

It ended up taking one day longer than the initial eight days.

"This can't go on."

Iron Fan Zhenjun estimated: "If we continue to dismantle it step by step, the imbalance on both sides will only become more and more serious."

"The remaining four great formations will take at least another month and a half to complete."

"Plus, we also have to deal with the array links in the middle, so two months might not be enough."

If this is the final result, then all the hard work everyone put in before, clearing the fog and creating new banners, seems to have been for nothing.

Xiao Chen asked directly, "Fellow Daoist Gang Yuan, I have a question."

“You said before that this kind of chain formation will collapse as long as the basic formations on both the left and right sides are removed.”

"So, can we start by attacking the fire-type formation on the other side now?"

Gangyuan Zhenjun first nodded, then shook his head.

Then he explained softly, "Theoretically, it is certainly feasible, but the problem is that the sea creatures obviously know this as well."

"Therefore, the five elements formations on their left and right sides are all reversed."

"The fire-type formation on the other side is not on the outer edge, but is protected right in the middle."

Haihong certainly wouldn't make such a basic mistake.

"That's how it was originally."

Xiao Chen immediately understood: "Then please have Fellow Daoist Gang Yuan mark the location of the core array base of the fire-type array on the sea chart for me."

"Even if you're unsure, you can still estimate, as long as it's close to the mark."

"I happen to have a spirit artifact on me that can remotely process array bases to break arrays, so I'll test its effectiveness."

Ok?
Gangyuan Zhenjun was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up: "Fellow Daoist Xiao, is this really true?"

Han Chuan Zhenjun was a beat slower to react: "This won't do. The core array bases on the other side are located in the very center, and the entire route is protected by defensive restrictions."

However, Xiao Chen said, "This is also an ancestral artifact for breaking formations."

"As long as the core array base is positioned accurately, there shouldn't be any problem."

Upon hearing this, True Lord Hanchuan's mouth opened slightly and his pupils contracted.

He immediately thought of that mysterious and powerful 'talisman treasure', and then revealed a smile that was both surprised and knowing.

You should have said it earlier.

That's fine.

It's him who worries too much.

Gangyuan Zhenjun had already begun calculating the location of the core array base of the fire-type formation on the other side of the sea chart.

Before long, he had figured it out pretty much, and then handed over the sea chart: "Fellow Daoist Xiao, it is most likely located at these six red dots that I marked."

"Otherwise, it should be hidden in one of the remaining four blue dots."

"I've already calculated it all; it's unlikely to be placed somewhere else."

"As long as these ten positions can be destroyed, the entire cycle of the linked formation will be interrupted, thus forcing it to disintegrate."

Xiao Chen took the nautical chart and carefully memorized the directions.

He immediately took the lead and arrived at the edge of the sea creature's great formation.

He took out the enhanced array-breaking cone directly, aimed it at one of the suspected core array bases, and decisively injected true essence to activate it.

It was getting late, but fortunately the bright moon in the sky illuminated the entire sea.

All the onlookers saw was a streak of crimson light fly out of Xiao Chen's hand, leaving a long rainbow-like trail in the air.

They plunged straight into the interconnected formation, heading directly for their target.

The numerous restrictions and barriers along the way were all like clay sculptures, ready to crumble at the slightest touch.

Hundreds of restrictions were pierced almost simultaneously, yet they could not slow down the crimson glow in the slightest.

"Boom!"

With a deafening explosion, a core array base was reduced to ashes.

"Great!"

Gangyuan Zhenjun clenched his fists tightly.

If a maximum of nine more of these powerful spiritual creatures were to arrive, they could destroy the entire array base.

However, just as this thought crossed his mind, a streak of crimson light shot out from the explosion and headed straight for the next location.

This thing still has spare power?
However, Gangyuan Zhenjun quickly forgot about his wild thoughts.

He stared wide-eyed, intently watching the crimson glow weaving through the array.

They didn't even bother to blink, afraid of missing even a single breath.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the crimson glow swept across the ten directions on the sea chart in turn, its momentum undiminished, and it even headed straight for the nearby wood-elemental array.

They dismantled almost half of the wood-elemental array again.

Then it plunged straight into the water-based array in front of it, piercing right through it, before being stopped by the remaining power of the array.

Its power and destructive force were beyond everyone's expectations.

This also surprised all the great sea monsters.

"What the hell is this?"

Haihong practically roared, "Someone tell me, what the hell is this thing?!"

"Speak up, are you all mute?"

However, no great demon could answer its question.

They looked around in terror, seeing only explosions and collapses.

With the collapse of the fire-type formation on the other side, the wood-type formation became virtually useless, and the water-type formation was also severely damaged.

The entire chain of spiritual energy circulation collapsed, leading to an imbalance of spiritual energy in other areas.

The severe damage in a short period of time triggered a series of chain reactions.

Ultimately, the impact spread to the entire formation, triggering a disaster akin to an avalanche.

This massive, interconnected array, which cost a fortune, used up a great many fourth-tier spiritual materials, was protected by the power of the earth's veins, and was almost at the top of the fourth tier, is now finished!

Strictly speaking, it existed for less than two months before being scrapped.

"Sir, things have come to this, we should run."

Seeing the madness creeping into Haihong's expression, the six-finned sailfish promptly warned, "If the human cultivators break in later, it will be too late for us to leave."

"Especially Xiao Chen, we must be wary of him."

Even though the sailfish clan is known for its speed, it had no confidence whatsoever when facing the mechanical claw.

However, in situations like this, all you need to do is run faster than your teammates.

"run?"

Haihong suddenly laughed: "Where can we run to?"

"Since we handed over our life essence, no matter how vast the world is, can we escape His Majesty's grasp?"

"Those who fail to complete their mission will be punished sooner or later."

However, at this moment, only the sixfin sailfish was still nearby.

The moment they realized the chain formation had malfunctioned, the three thousand-year-old sea turtles simultaneously changed direction and fled with all their might.

The reason these three brothers have lived so long and grown up is that they have no other merit than that they are exceptionally good at judging situations.

Clearly, without the aid of the formation, the collapse of Shallow Sky Sea was only a matter of time.

Given this, the clever tortoise naturally opted for a strategic retreat to preserve its strength for a future counterattack.

The other creatures, such as the Thousand-Eyed Ray and the Golden King Crab, were initially somewhat at a loss.

Seeing his companions leading the escape, he naturally followed suit without hesitation.

If you don’t run now, wait until later.

The silver-lined flying fish, in particular, makes full use of its speed advantage.

Although it started a little slower, it easily left the Golden King Crab far behind and closely followed the Millennium Sea Turtle, with the potential to overtake it.

"Bang~!"

Suddenly, some bubbles burst open.

It bumped into the silver-lined flying fish that was about to overtake the sea turtle, pushing it directly to the back.

At this point, whoever runs the slowest will be targeted by the humans.

As a master of escape, the thousand-year-old sea turtle naturally wouldn't let the other great demons get ahead of them.

"You actually attacked your own brothers!"

The silver-lined flying fish was momentarily stunned, then its eyes turned red: "Damn it, if you're ruthless, don't blame me for being ruthless too!"

As it spoke, it flicked its tail and forcefully shot out dozens of completely transparent ice arrows forward.

This round of ice arrows is no ordinary weapon; it is a trump card that it has meticulously honed over many years.

Originally intended as a desperate last stand, it has now naturally become a means to completely overwhelm all the powerful demons in front of it.

Since you won't let me leave, then nobody should leave!
(End of this chapter)