In the past few years that Wang Daoyuan had been studying array formations, his doppelgänger hadn't been idle either. He had investigated the situation of the refined corpses and reported it to him.
In the past few years, the refined corpses' lair at Treasure Mirror Lake still hadn't made any movements. The few refined corpses that had entered the Sky Slash Mountain Range were also trapped in the yin energy cave.
There were already more than ten rank four demonic beasts guarding outside the cave. The refined corpses had also tried to rush out a few times, but they were all blocked by the demonic beasts.
The demonic beasts below rank four that had been chased away by the refined corpses previously ran around and disturbed the periphery of the Sky Slash Mountain Range. Fallen Dragon Ridge was still somewhat affected.
However, the demonic beasts they encountered were all rank two or three. Fallen Dragon Ridge's array formation could block rank two demonic beasts.
In order to block the rank three demonic beasts, Wang Daoyuan sent Yun Yi over.
After this fellow advanced, its roar was even more intimidating.
Ordinary rank three demonic beasts didn't dare to approach as long as they heard its roar.
However, there were also a few daring rank three upper-grade demonic beasts that Yun Yi alone couldn't suppress. The Twelfth Uncle also often ran over to Fallen Dragon Ridge to help.
The array formation of the two easternmost mountains of Fallen Dragon Ridge had been broken several times, and hundreds of clansmen were killed or injured.
In the past, when Fallen Dragon Ridge was attacked by demonic beasts, it wasn't uncommon to lose some clansmen.
However, the situation in the past few years was a bit delicate. Wang Daoyuan put all his attention on studying array formations and didn't have time to care about the matters there, so he didn't take any forceful measures.
In order to reduce the loss of clansmen, he moved all the ordinary clansmen there to the west.
Of course, he couldn't completely give up the territory.
After giving up the two easternmost mountains, the mountains in the middle became the first line and would still be attacked by demonic beasts.
The two easternmost mountains were used as the front line to defend against demonic beasts. Two Foundation Establishment cultivators and a few Qi Refinement cultivators were left to guard the array formation. Yun Yi was also there to guard.
These two Foundation Establishment cultivators were also given rank three inferior-grade golden lightning demonic annihilation talismans.
If they encountered rank three demonic beasts that Yun Yi couldn't suppress, they would throw out the talismans. Even if they couldn't kill the demonic beasts, they would be scared out of their wits.
They could stall for time and wait for reinforcements from Jade Spring Peak.
Passively defending wasn't a long-term solution. If there was an opportunity, they still had to counterattack.
After the Ten Thousand Water Returning Formation was set up, Wang Daoyuan ordered the Demon Execution Division of the envoy residence to move around Fallen Dragon Ridge.
In the past, they were afraid of causing too much of a reaction from the Demonic Beasts, which would greatly affect the clan's businesses. Therefore, when the Demon Slayers Division killed Rank Three Demonic Beasts, they would try their best to move southeast of the Hundred River Lake.
Now, the attention of the rank four monsters in the Sky Slash Mountain Range was attracted by the refined corpses in the north of the mountain. They didn't have time to care about the south of the mountain.
Now that he could free up his hands, he could take down one or two fourth-order low-grade demonic beasts.
If the demonic beasts were allowed to wreak havoc, sooner or later, it would lead to a beast tide.
Instead of waiting for them to attack their own territory, it was better to take the initiative and kill them.
Wang Daoyuan did not stand on ceremony with those Rank 3 demonic beasts. He directly sent out cultivators from the Demon Slaying Division and flying warships to clear out the Rank 3 demonic beasts near Fallen Dragon Ridge.
The clan now had a total of eight flying warships. Among them, one third-order high-grade and one third-order middle-grade were made by Wang Daoyuan. The other six were refined by the clan members themselves.
Zhao Liang and Little Uncle Wang Shouzhe were refining the flying warships at Clear Sky Peak. A few second-order high-grade blacksmiths and array masters were assisting them, so their standards improved very quickly.
They also nurtured two third-order low-grade blacksmiths and one third-order low-grade array master.
Zhao Liang and Wang Shouzhe had also improved. Zhao Liang had already become a third-order middle-grade blacksmith, and Wang Shouzhe was already a third-order middle-grade array master.
With five people directly involved in refining the flying warships, the speed naturally increased greatly.
However, the Netherworld Sect had set a limit. If there were more than ten flying warships, half of them would have to be sold to the Netherworld Sect. They would still be sold at cost price.
Wang Daoyuan naturally wouldn't be so stupid. He had already thought of a countermeasure. After collecting ten flying warships, he would continue to refine the entire set of parts of the flying warships. However, he wouldn't assemble them.
As long as he didn't assemble them, there wouldn't be more than ten flying warships.
It wasn't difficult to assemble the flying warships. Second-order blacksmiths could do it.
Now, the family didn't lack second-order blacksmiths and array masters. If they really needed to use them, they could assemble one in a day or two.
On the Demon Slayers Division's side, there were more than 200 people now. They were all cultivators in the middle and late-stage of Foundation Establishment.
Together with the eight flying warships, killing third-order low-grade demonic beasts was simply like chopping melons and vegetables.
In order to avoid causing a big commotion, Wang Daoyuan gave them Spirit Restricting Silk Cloaks.
Before they attacked, the demonic beasts were difficult to detect.
After they attacked, they also entered and exited quickly. After killing the demonic beasts, they turned and ran.
When the demonic beasts nearby calmed down, they attacked again.
In just over a month's time, all the third-order low-grade demonic beasts within a thousand miles of Fallen Dragon Ridge were wiped out.
In order to avoid exposing the Five Elements Mystic Realm, Wang Daoyuan didn't let them continue to the north. Instead, they turned south.
After killing all the third-order low-grade demonic beasts here, even if there was a beast tide in the future, the losses would be much smaller.
The eastern end of Fallen Dragon Ridge was more than 1,500 miles away from the Sky Slash Mountain Range. If some Foundation Establishment cultivators caused trouble in this area, the fourth-order demonic beasts wouldn't care.
Moreover, the current situation was chaotic enough. There were many demonic beasts roaming around, and there would be fights between them. The death of a few third-order low-grade demonic beasts wouldn't attract attention.
Wang Daoyuan stayed in Jade Spring Peak for another half a year. The Demon Slayers Division was more daunting than dangerous, so he was relieved.
These few years, he had been busy with array formations. It was also time to raise his cultivation.
After greeting Third Brother and Fifth Granduncle, he concealed himself and went to the Shanbei branch.
When he arrived at Zhou Luan's cave abode, he found that she was working hard to cultivate the secret technique. Wang Daoyuan didn't disturb her.
He took out the refining method of the Sky-Sealing Sword Prison Talisman and lay on the recliner in the backyard to comprehend it.
He prepared to use this as a foundation to deduce the Sky-Sealing Sword Prison Dharma spell.
Then, he would modify it and cooperate with the Sword Shadow Divine Light Technique.
Talismans and Dharma spells originated from the same source, so it wasn't difficult to do this job. With his own comprehension, a few years would be enough.
Not long after, Zhou Luan walked out of her room with a dejected expression and came to Wang Daoyuan.
Wang Daoyuan asked, "My Lord Hall Master, what happened to you?"
Zhou Luan replied dejectedly, "It's still a matter of using a small divine ability to condense spiritual fire. I've been cultivating for a few years, but I haven't made any progress."
Wang Daoyuan hugged her and comforted her, "My master, Lei Yan Zhenren, is also very rare in terms of talent.
He also used dozens of years to condense the Purple Thunder Divine Flame.
It's only been a few years, so don't be too anxious.
It just so happens that I'm here. With the spiritual fire as a reference, your speed should be much faster.
The matter of condensing spiritual fire can't be rushed. Why don't we increase our cultivation first? "
Hearing his words, Zhou Luan's mood also improved a lot, "Don't think too much. Release your fire attribute spiritual fire and let me comprehend it. Let's see how it works."
Wang Daoyuan naturally didn't have any objections. He condensed a Scarlet Sun Primordial Flame in his hand.
Zhou Luan's divine sense probed into the spiritual fire. After comprehending for a long time, she didn't gain anything.
After all, the core of the spiritual fire was the fire seed. There was only a bit of spiritual fire essence in the Scarlet Sun Primordial Flame, so she couldn't comprehend anything.
Wang Daoyuan could only take out the Scarlet Sun Primordial Flame from the space in the Spirit Pearl and let her comprehend it carefully.
After staying here for more than two years, Zhou Luan had made a lot of progress in condensing spiritual fire.
Although there was still a long way to go before she could truly condense spiritual fire, at least there was some progress.
The two's cultivation had also improved a lot. They were not far away from the Middle-stage Aurous Core.
At this rate, they would be able to break through within a year.
But at this time, the refined corpses in the Yellow Spring Secret Realm became restless again. A few refined corpses began to leave the secret realm and attacked the half-demons and demons in the south.
In a short period of time, the Silver Fox and White Fox tribes in the southeast of the Mirror Treasure Lake suffered heavy losses.
The Bloodthirsty Ash Wolf Pack's Bloodfang Wolf King was also injured by the refined corpses.
These fellows couldn't resist the refined corpses themselves, so they asked Wang Daoyuan for help.
The demons and half-demons were already fighting fiercely. Now that the refined corpses were causing trouble everywhere, the entire Northern Mountain was in chaos.
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