After Old Daoist Lin received the order to activate the array in advance, he had been sitting in the array with his eyes closed for the past few days. At this moment, a message talisman suddenly flew over. Ah, he took it and saw that it was an order to activate the array with King Xi's seal at the back.
The red light in his eyes flickered as he thought to himself, "It can finally be activated."
At this moment, the fog outside the array dissipated. Daoist Zeng and five other Creator Realm cultivators walked in. Daoist Zeng came before the array seat and bowed to him, "Elder Lin, His Highness has summoned me here to assist Elder Lin in activating the array."
Old Daoist Lin glanced at the five Creator Realm cultivators and sneered, "Are these people here to assist us as well?"
Daoist Zeng smiled, "There are always some inconvenient things that need people to do. These cultivators can help."
Old Daoist Lin didn't fuss over this matter. He understood very well that even if there was a contract, as the ruler, King Xi definitely wouldn't entrust the entire array to him.
Thus, he waved his sleeve and said, "Everyone, please take a seat. Don't move around carelessly when the array is activated. I don't need to remind you all of this, right?"
Daoist Zeng's expression turned solemn, "Of course. If there are no accidents, we won't disturb Elder Lin's activation of the array." After saying that, they each went to sit in the array seats that they had prepared beforehand. It could be seen that they weren't far from Old Daoist Lin's array seat. Moreover, they even went around him in a semicircle, vaguely surrounding him.
Old Daoist Lin only sneered at this. He took out a time dial and placed it beside him. Then, he looked at the Creator Star in the sky and hugged the Shifting Jade Tablet to his chest, waiting silently.
Soon, it was the time that King Xi had set for activating the array. He placed the jade tablet down and activated the array. In an instant, streaks of spiritual light flashed out from the array and connected together. Streaks of array energy overflowed from all directions and stretched to the end of the horizon. After a short while, under the guidance of the formation mechanism, the power of the formation surged like a tidal wave and surged forward wave after wave. However, it was restrained by a force, like a dam storing water. The water in the dam kept accumulating and rising, but it was not released.
After watching for a while, Daoist Ceng said a few words to a Creator Realm cultivator, explaining the reason for his actions. These words were said in front of Old Daoist Lin. This was both a threat and a reminder, telling him that King Xi was paying attention to every movement in the array.
In Mianlu City, Zhu Zonghu suddenly saw the formation move. The timing of the activation was much earlier than what Old Daoist Lin had told them. He couldn't help but wonder if the other party had changed his mind.
When he saw the great commotion outside, his heart trembled. This was far more powerful than when the warships fired their cannons at the same time. Everyone could feel that once the power was released, it would definitely be earth-shattering.
He asked Zhang Yu, "Mr. Tao, the other side suddenly launched an attack early. Are they going back on their word?"
Zhang Yu said, "Zhu Zonghu, don't worry. This array is holding back and not releasing its power. Although it's powerful, it doesn't have the slightest intention of releasing it. It's just a feint.
Although they launched an attack early, there's no way to hide the activation of the array, so there's no way to win by surprise. If there's no accident, this is the order of the emperor. As the person in charge of the array, he can't refute it. However, we can cooperate with him. I can ask Fellow Daoist Yao to attack the array and let him know that I'm aware of its changes. "
Yin Huating immediately said, "I'll go talk to Fellow Daoist Yao."
After a short while, a bright and gentle sword light blossomed from the city and headed straight for the array. However, when it collided with the wall of the array, it only caused a few ripples. It wasn't able to shake the array.
When Old Daoist Lin saw the other side attack, his heart calmed down.
Against the array, what was the use of one or two people? It was impossible that the person controlling the array didn't understand this principle. This was clearly showing him that they were willing to cooperate with him. His confidence increased greatly, and he became even more certain.
Daoist Zeng sat at the back and watched. At this moment, he suddenly asked, "Elder Lin, why aren't you responding to the other side's attack?"
Old Daoist Lin said confidently, "Daoist Zeng, the array was set up to attack. Right now, it's in the process of activating the array. How can we waste the power of the array for a mere person? If I go and check on this person, I'll be entangled here and delay the activation of the array. Then, I'll fall into this person's trap. "
Daoist Zeng asked again, "Then why did the other side only send one person to fight when they saw me raise the array? Why didn't they use the array to attack and suppress my array first?"
Old Daoist Lin replied, "The enemy's array is one that first defends and then attacks. They need to use their own power to attack me. Before the power of my array is released, they can't go against me. Therefore, the only thing they can do now is to send someone to fight with me. There's no other way."
Daoist Zeng nodded. He said a few more words to the creator beside him and had him transmit their conversation to the king's boat.
He also understood the logic that Old Daoist Lin had just said. However, he had to reply to King Xi at all times, so there were some questions that he couldn't not ask.
Zhang Yu looked at the array in front of him in the hall. Although the power of the array hadn't officially collided, the array qi was intertwining with each other. He could clearly feel the aura of the other side.
The aura wasn't coming towards Mianlu. Instead, it was preparing to go inside. This meant that Daoist Lin wasn't going to go against his previous words. He was indeed preparing to use the array to refine King Xi's army.
In fact, even if the other side really wanted to attack Mianlu, it wasn't that he couldn't deal with it. Over the past few days, he had been operating the array and operating the ley lines. The array had accumulated enough power, so it wasn't that it didn't have the ability to attack.
If the other side really refined King Xi's army, then they would indeed have the ability to break the array. However, this couldn't be done overnight. There were too many opportunities to interfere. The contest between them depended on how far Daoist Lin could go. At this moment, he ordered his doppelganger to turn the array mechanism. Immediately, the array began to move accordingly.
When Old Daoist Lin saw the fluctuations of the array mechanism on the other side, he was startled. He observed for a while, but he discovered that the aura of the array didn't contain any offensive intent. It was obviously cooperating with him to create momentum. He was delighted, but on the surface, he snorted. He took the opportunity to urge 30% of the array's power up.
For a moment, the aura of the arrays on both sides surged. However, the aura of the arrays didn't seem to be moving. They were both acting.
At this moment, Daoist Ceng felt that something was amiss. It wasn't that he was beginning to suspect Old Daoist Lin, but he felt that Old Daoist Lin was accumulating the array's power before releasing it. However, there was a limit to how much the array could carry. Now, it was rising higher and higher without any intention of stopping. Wasn't Old Daoist Lin afraid that it would collapse first?
Daoist Ceng couldn't help but ask, "Elder Lin, when do you plan to release the array's power?"
Old Daoist Lin chuckled and said, "Ceng Zhidao, don't tell me you don't know that I've set up countless small arrays in the array to draw this power? If I don't accumulate enough power, how can I dare to say that I can break the array in front of me? If Ceng Zhidao feels that it's inappropriate, you can look around and see if I'm telling the truth. "
When he said this, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the sky and the ground. He was in high spirits, as if he had the power in his hands.
Although he had the intention of reversing the array's power to attack, to be honest, he was still far from reaching his limit. Therefore, he was confident in his words.
Daoist Ceng looked at him and didn't say anything else. He only felt that Old Daoist Lin's current state wasn't as gloomy and cold as usual. He guessed that it was because he was stimulated by the array's power.
The creator beside him asked, "Ceng Zhidao, is there a problem?"
Daoist Ceng expressed his doubts. The creator asked in a low voice, "What will happen if the array collapses?"
Daoist Ceng said seriously, "The array's power won't just go to the other side, it will also go to me." After a pause, he said, "However, Elder Lin's words make sense. This matter can't be hidden from others. As long as I look around, I'll know if he's lying or not. Wait for me to ask."
Of course, Old Daoist Lin wasn't the only one controlling the array. There were cultivators who understood the array at each position. He tried to ask them and found that the array's power was indeed far from reaching its limit. However, they weren't very clear about where the limit was. However, he didn't say this explicitly.
After the creator got his reply, he reported these words and what Old Daoist Lin said to King Xi.
King Xi read the report from his throne and waved his whip a few times. He thought for a while and called out, "Advisor Song."
Advisor Song said, "Your Highness, please give your orders."
King Xi said, "Pass down the order and tell Elder Lin to stop operating the array."
Advisor Song was shocked and immediately said, "Yes."
King Xi continued, "If he's willing to comply, then let him continue. If he's unwilling, then take him down first."
Advisor Song's heart skipped a beat. He said yes again and excused himself from the royal boat. When he came to the array, he first talked with Daoist Ceng and the other creator cultivators. Then, he passed on King Xi's words to Old Daoist Lin.
When Old Daoist Lin heard this order, a red light flashed in his eyes. He sneered in his heart. In fact, this was what he was worried about the most. Since King Xi could make him start the array in advance, then he could also make him stop or delay it. This wasn't a political trick. King Xi was suspicious and didn't feel at ease with an outsider like him. Even if he signed the contract, he wouldn't have complete trust in him.
If Old Daoist Lin hadn't made any preparations beforehand, then he could've messed up his arrangements. However, controlling the great array mainly depended on the jade tablet. King Xi definitely wouldn't have thought that this jade tablet would belong to him after he placed it in the origin rails. The arrangements he made beforehand would inevitably operate. Even if someone else were to control it, they wouldn't be able to stop it.
He said, "I've already said that I would start it a few days later. If King Xi wants to stop it, then I'll stop it. However, it will take a few days for the array to disappear. I'm afraid that there will be many omissions that will give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of."
Advisor Song stared at him for a while. When he saw that Old Daoist Lin didn't have the slightest intention of insisting, he immediately changed his words and said, "Wait, His Highness doesn't really want Elder Lin to stop. He only came to ask Elder Lin after hearing Daoist Ceng's words. Since there are so many problems, then it's better for Elder Lin to continue operating."
Old Daoist Lin nodded and said, "So that's how it is. Then this humble Daoist must thank His Highness for his trust." He sneered in his heart, but he knew that he had passed. This should be King Xi's last test.
He flicked his sleeves and sat back down on the array seat. With his back facing Advisor Song, Daoist Ceng, and the others, he revealed a strange and excited smile. "Soon, soon."
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