by Feng Yise
Yet now, he nearly lost his little life just now. A round of tongue-lashing from He Mingde could not be dispensed with when they returned.
It was only by annihilating the Tranquil Cloud Sect could he look a little better in terms of face after returning.
"Old He, everyone is serving the Wind Emperor. Don't hold the suspense already, alright?" Liao Wenguang said unhappily.
Pooh! Now you know that you're serving the Wind Emperor? When you were snatching credit just now, where did you put the Wind Emperor?
Of course, He Jun did not say out these words. He just criticized in his heart. Liao Wenguang this fellow was too shameless.
"I've researched all the Eight Great Sects' sect protecting grand arrays before. The Tranquil Cloud Sect's sect protecting grand array's name is Yin-Yang Turbid Heaven Grand Array. This array formation was originally a Quasi-Tier 5 array formation. Its power was extraordinary. It's just that I don't know due to what reason, the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sect protecting grand array seemed to have some imperfections. So it only had a low-rank Tier 4 power," He Jun said slowly.
From He Jun's words, one could tell that the Purple Mansion Sect had wild ambitions towards the Southern Domain, and they had long been making plans.
He Jun had long researched the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sect protecting grand array before, and more or less he still had some understanding of the Yin-Yang Turbid Heaven Grand Array.
Liao Wenguang said in astonishment, "Could it be that . . . this array formation in front of us already has Quasi-Tier 5 grand array power? Doesn't that mean that . . . unless a Divine Traversing Realm powerhouse came, we wouldn't be able to crack this grand array no matter what?"
He Jun shook his head and said, "How can a Quasi-Tier 5 grand array be so easy to set up? At least in the Southern Domain, there's absolutely no one who can lay down a Quasi-Tier 5 grand array! Furthermore, according to what I know, the method to arrange this Yin-Yang Turbid Heaven Grand Array's complete array formation was already lost. The Tranquil Cloud Sect themselves can't set it up either."
Liao Wenguang heaved a sigh and said, "Then your meaning is?"
"Although this array formation can't possibly reach the Quasi-Tier 5 grand array standards, it has evidently been renewed and perfected by somebody. It should barely manage to reach high-rank Tier 4 standards! Moreover, the strength of the person controlling the grand array is not beneath mine! Hence . . . wanting to directly crack the formation, I can't do it!" He Jun said with a grave face.
"What? This grand array has someone controlling? Furthermore, his strength isn't beneath yours? In the land of the Southern Domain, other than the Heavenly Sky Sect's Zhou Yun, who else can reach your level?" Liao Wenguang exclaimed in surprise.
Liao Wenguang was utterly clueless about grand arrays and completely could not see through this array formation's profundities. But He Jun could perceive some inkling.
The Tier 4 Array Masters in the land of the Southern Domain only had two people. One was He Jun. The other person was a Heavenly Sky Sect grand elder called Zhou Yun.
Before this, He Jun had secluded himself from society all along and did not come out. Hence, other than him, the only Tier 4 Array Master in the land of the Southern Domain was actually just this Zhou Yun.
Hearing for the first time about this person whose formations path standards were not beneath He Jun's controlling this grand array before their eyes, Liao Wenguang's astoundment could only be imagined.
One had to know that Zhou Yun was still being detained at Towering Peak!
Then who was inside the grand array?
He Jun nodded his head slowly, and his expression had unspeakable solemness. "I also can't figure it out after racking my brain! Logically speaking, the Tranquil Cloud Sect is the weakest sect among the Eight Great Sects. Counting in Luo Qingfeng, there are only just two Soul Sea Realms as well. I really want to know who on earth is controlling this sect protecting grand array inside right now!"
Liao Wenguang felt rather parched. A Tier 4 Array Master whose strength was not inferior to He Ju controlling a High-Rank Tier 4 grand array. This was not something fun.
His actions earlier were seriously too foolish.
Thinking about it now, he was considered to have had a narrow escape.
No wonder He Jun said previously that even if Sect Master came personally, he might not be able to crack this formation either.
"Then . . . What should we do now? We go back first to report this matter to Sect Master?"
Liao Wenguang no longer had the haughtiness of a Soul Sea Realm right now. Instead, he became somewhat timid.
He Jun shook his head and said, "We mobilized a huge force and raised a big rumpus to come here. How can we return empty-handed? Hehe, encountering such an expert, I, Old He, am also itching to test my skills now! I really want to know who on earth is controlling the Yin-Yang Turbid Heaven Grand Array now! Although I can't achieve directly cracking the formation, abating the power of this array formation and finding the vulnerable areas of this grand array, I can still accomplish it! Old Liao, in a while, I'll go crack the formation. You help support me from the sides and wait for my news. When I tell you to attack, you launch your attack with all your might and completely break this formation!"
As he said, He Jun flipped over his hand. His hand already had an additional bunch of small multi-colored flags in it.
He took out a small yellow flag, and his figure moved, arriving not far from the grand array.
It was only to see him casually wave his hand. Vast quantities of heaven and earth essence energy released from the small flag and then charged toward the Yin-Yang Turbid Heaven Grand Array!
Chapter 459 - Paying a Man Back in His Own Coin!
He Jun's action did not cause a huge uproar like Liao Wenguang earlier. But it instantly boosted the confidence of the Purple Mansion Sect disciples considerably like a cardiac tonic.
He Jun was the Southern Domain's one of the two Tier 4 Array Masters!
Before today, Zhou Yun's famous name resounded through the Southern Domain, because he was the only Tier 4 Array Master!
But Zhou Yun was just an initial-rank Tier 4 Array Master.
While He Jun was a middle-rank Tier 4 Array Master!
If even He Jun could not crack this grand array before them, then nobody could crack this formation in the Southern Domain!
The Purple Mansion Sect disciples all held their breaths. They stared at He Jun's actions fixedly, fearful of making any bit of noise and disturbing him cracking the formation.
When the essence energy released by He Jun from the tiny yellow flag touched the grand array, it was like a peaceful surface of a quiet lake having a rock tossed into it, immediately stirring up waves of ripples.
The grand array suddenly exploded with light, seemingly wanting to shake off these strands of essence energy.
He Jun had a cold smile at the corner of his mouth as he said, "The Prismatic Illusionary Moon Flags are a 128 restrictions spirit artifact and also my lifeblood spirit artifact. Even a High-Rank Tier 4 Array Master can't possibly blast it off either! Be good! It will all be over very soon."
He Jun continuously released essence energy, tightly entangling the grand array.
After a moment, He Jun's gaze turned intent, and he unleashed essence energy to shoot the tiny yellow flag out.
Clank!
A crisp sound came over. The tiny yellow flag penetrated deep into a boulder not far away.
The grand array seemed to have suffered damage. The light actually dimmed greatly in an instant!
"Hahaha! Elder He is awesome!"
"Elder He is indeed worthy of being a Tier 4 Array Master! Cracking this grand array in simply reaching out a hand to grab it!"
"This Tranquil Cloud Sect has been too c.o.c.ky in front of us! Did you see that stone plaque? This time, they finally got their faces smacked by Elder He, right? Wait until Elder He cracks the grand array. I'll definitely smash that stone plaque into pieces!"
When the Purple Mansion Sect disciples saw the grand array tottering, each and every one of them was unbelievably eager.
Especially the disciples who came here last time. They were indeed suppressed too heavily these few days.
The Purple Mansion Sect that swept away all resistance actually did not even dare to breathe loudly in front of the weakest Tranquil Cloud Sect. This was too humiliating!
But now, seeing that the grand array had hopes of being cracked by He Jun, they all had an impulse to vent out their oppression.
However, He Jun himself was very composed. They all could see him taking out another flag, a tiny green flag, casting it in the same manner, and nailing it onto a huge tree.
This time, the grand array's light dimmed some more.
The Purple Mansion Sect disciples were even more excited. Each one of them was like on stimulants.
The current scene was where each and every one of them rub their fists and wipe their palms, all wishing to charge inside the Tranquil Cloud Sect at the first moment!
Even Liao Wenguang had glittering eyes at this time and a feeling of eagerness to have a go.
"Old He indeed has some skills. If I listened to him earlier, I wouldn't have lost so much face too." Liao Wenguang was regretting his previous actions secretly.
At this time, the expressions of the Tranquil Cloud Sect disciples in the center of the array were not too good.
The array formation that they were in was adjoined into one with the grand array and could deeply sense that the grand array was currently being weakened. All of them were very worried.
"J-Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, is . . . is this alright? Th-The grand array seems to have weakened again!"
"Yeah, Junior Apprentice Brother Ye. Don't be miserly with our essence energy! Even if we are s.u.c.k.e.d dry, that's fine too. As long as the grand array can be protected!"
"Junior Apprentice Brother Ye, we don't fear death! If you need essence energy, feel free to use. My brows won't furrow at all!"
The Tranquil Cloud Sect disciples were all trying to get a word in with Ye Yuan. Each and every one of their eyes looked death calmly in the face. All had the preparation to sacrifice their lives for the sect.
Ye Yuan turned around and said with a faint smile, "Seniors and Juniors, relax. When I need your essence energy, this Ye won't hold back. But . . . it's not to the point of the end of our ropes. Seniors and Juniors don't need to lose all hope like so either. Everything is within grasp."
The Tranquil Cloud Sect disciples exchanged glances; all seeing the excitement in the other person's eyes.
Not that they did not believe Ye Yuan, but it was because the Purple Mansion Sect's strength was really too strong!
Furthermore, they could clearly sense that the array formation was being weakened. That was why they were so anxious.
But Ye Yuan's one sentence put all of their minds at ease.
The present Ye Yuan had this capability.
. . . . . .
He Jun had a total of seven little flags in his hands. They were respectively seven types of colors.
By the time the final blue flag stuck into place, the brilliance given off by the grand array was abated to the extreme all at once; like a person receiving heavy wounds.
But, just seriously injured. The grand array did not collapse with a loud crash.
Moreover, the grand array seemed to have a sentient quality. Its radiance transitioned from bright to dark and to bright again, continuously. It seemed to be struggling even more intensely compared to before.
Those seven little flags actually showed signs of loosening.
He Jun did not dare to slight the might of the grand array. Pushing with both palms, seven streaks of essence energy strands flowed out from his palm, instantly connecting onto those seven little flags.
The seven little flags stabilized very quickly.
Seeing that Liao Wenguang was still in a daze, He Jun yelled out loudly, "What are you stoning there for? Quickly attack the grand array!"
Liao Wenguang was shocked awake abruptly. Essence energy erupted in an instant.
This time, Liao Wenguang maneuvered practically all the essence energy that could be mobilized in his entire body, pouring all of it into the Blood Drinking Saber.
Blood Drinking Saber immediately emitted an extremely blinding red glow. An utterly horrifying aura undulated out.
"Break for me!"
Liao Wenguang swung his long saber. A terrifying attack surged forward towards the grand array!
Rumble!
Rock fragments flew all around. A large stretch of land outside the gates was practically flattened!
The power of this one attack was too strong!
"Elder Liao is almighty!"
"Elder Liao is awesome!
"Kill! Kill all of the Tranquil Cloud Sect's people! Take revenge for Elder Ma Yi!"
The Purple Mansion Sect disciples all charged over towards the gates, wanting to charge inside the Tranquil Cloud Sect.
However, the expressions on He Jun and Liao Wenguang, the two of their faces, did not become eager. It turned grave instead.
Liao Wenguang's attack earlier did not receive any obstruction. It seemed to directly pass through the grand array!
This . . . What was going on here?
It was still He Jun who reacted to it first. His expression unwittingly changed vividly, howling at Liao Wenguang, "Not good! Baited! Quickly run!"
Liao Wenguang was stunned, then his expression immediately changed dramatically too.
Because right at that moment, the grand array suddenly exploded with rays of light!
Those dazzling rays of light were even more intense than before. How was there any hint of being restrained?
Hundreds of light streams released from within the grand array, speeding towards He Jun and Liao Wenguang rapidly!
Liao Wenguang was all too clear regarding the prowess of this flowing light. He nearly died under these light streams just now!
There were only several streams of flowing light earlier, but now, there were hundreds!
Because of Liao Wenguang trying to crack the formation through brute force, in addition to He Jun controlling the Prismatic Illusionary Moon Flags, the two people's distance from the grand array was already very close.
And Ye Yuan was waiting for this moment!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Violent explosion sounds roared in front of the Tranquil Cloud Sect's gates. Those hundreds of light streams seemed like rolling thunder cascading down from the horizon, blasting what was in front of the Tranquil Cloud Sect's gates beyond recognition.
After the explosions, before the Tranquil Cloud Sect gates, everything was as still as death . . .
Chapter 460 - Shocked Purple Mansion Sect!
Heavenly Sky Sect's great hall.
"What did you say?! Tell me again one more time!"
When He Mingde heard the Sea Transformation Realm Elder Zhu Mingyu's report, he stood up with a start, with his expression full of disbelief.
Zhu Mingyu was covered in wounds all over his body, looking very alarming.
But his injuries had clearly already been through treatment and was not a big deal.
Seeing He Mingde question, Zhu Mingyu said through sobs, "L-Lord Sect Master! Grand Elder He and Elder Liao were killed on the spot by the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sect protecting grand array! The 1500 disciples this trip, the casualties exceed more than half! Just among the Sea Transformation Realm elders, close to as many as 80 people were killed!"
Zhu Mingyu still had fear in his eyes. He was already scared out of his wits by the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sect protecting grand array.
First, it was personally witnessing the First Level Soul Sea Realm Ma Yi die before his eyes. Then, secondly, he witnessed with his own eyes the Fourth Level Soul Sea Realm He Jun and Liao Wenguang dying before him. This image would probably never be erased from his mind in this lifetime.
After He Jun and L
iao Wenguang died, he became the person with the highest strength in that team.
If not for coming to deliver the news to He Mingde, he wished that he could immediately find a place to enter terminal seclusion and not come out even if he was beaten to death.
Even now, his voice was still trembling unceasingly when speaking.
Since the realm passageway was linked together, martial artists below the Soul Sea Realm could enter the Endless World.
These few months' time, there were already many Sea Transformation Realm and Crystal Formation Realm martial artists that entered the Endless World. They were all under He Mingde's command.
Otherwise, with the Purple Mansion Sect's might alone, they had no way of attaining such horrifying strength either.
With these reinforcements, the Purple Mansion Sect's strength had long surpassed the Heavenly Sky Sect. That was why they could take down the entire Southern Domain without shedding a drop of blood.
Yet, with each word that Zhu Mingyu said, He Mingde's heart would drip a drop of blood.
By the time Zhu Mingyu finished talking, He Mingde felt like the blood in his heart were almost drained dry already. He plopped his bottom back onto his seat, his face in a complete daze.
The losses during the assault on the Tranquil Cloud Sect this time was too grievous!
The Tranquil Cloud Sect's accident still made He Mingde attach importance to it. That was why attacking the Tranquil Cloud Sect this time, he practically sent nearly 40% of the Purple Mansion Sect's martial artists!
During this trip, just the Sea Transformation Realm martial artists had over a hundred people!
Yet, of these hundred over people, only fifty to sixty came back. Among them, many were laden with heavy injuries. They most likely would not have many endeavors in the future either.
According to Zhu Mingyu's description, He Jun and Liao Wenguang were slain on the spot by the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sect protecting grand array.
However, the disciples thought that the grand array was broken, they charged inside the grand array's range of fire crazily. In the end . . .
Because Zhu Mingyu had to supervise, his actions were a step slow and just happened to rush to the peripherals of the sect protecting grand array, saving his life instead.