Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8333: The great array (1)

Zhao Hai returned once more to Blood Gale Island. After a brief moment of contemplation, he made a sweeping gesture with his hand. A massive bronze sword materialized at his side, which then twisted and reshaped itself into a towering, bald man. Standing over five meters tall, the burly figure possessed a physique rippling with muscles, radiating an aura of immense physical power.

"Tong Meng, go and flatten every structure on this island!" Zhao Hai commanded. The giant acknowledged the order and approached a nearby wall. With a single punch, he demolished the masonry. Not stopping there, he kicked down whatever remained standing and ground the debris into dust beneath his feet. He ensured the terrain was perfectly level, leaving nothing protruding from the earth.

Watching the progress, Zhao Hai smiled. He stepped onto the magic circle and spoke to the giant, "Tong Meng, once you have finished leveling the buildings, you may rest. Do not feel obligated to wait for me." A brilliant flash of white light erupted from the teleportation array, and he vanished. The burly man cupped his fists toward the spot where his master had been before resuming his task.

Zhao Hai materialized on Blood Wind Island. This was a relatively new territory, though it far surpassed Blood Gale Island in scale. It was a massive landmass created by merging the islands of several individuals. Lei Xuan served as the primary Island Master here, supported by several Deputy Island Masters who were experts of similar rank. Despite their status, these deputies did not have their own islands present and were required to follow Lei Xuan’s lead.

In truth, it was common knowledge that these recently established islands lacked true owners. Aside from a few refugees who had fled the West or Northwest seas to join the Blood Massacre Sect, most were former masters of the He islands. They didn't truly view these new territories as their personal property.

The Blood Massacre Sect, however, was currently in a difficult position. They possessed vast territory but lacked the population to fill it, forcing them to adopt this administrative style. Lei Xuan and his subordinates had arrived at Blood Wind Island under these conditions. Lei Xuan proved to be a capable leader; he was the first of the masters to arrive and immediately took charge of the island’s administration, organizing various duties with great efficiency.

The primary concern for Blood Wind Island was its defensive formation. During the island's previous fall, the protective array had been shattered. Although the current residents had been relocated from other islands and lacked a sense of unity, they didn't dare challenge Lei Xuan. Nevertheless, the absence of a defensive barrier left everyone feeling vulnerable.

Upon his arrival, Zhao Hai requested a meeting with Lei Xuan. Learning of Zhao Hai’s presence, Lei Xuan immediately commanded the islanders to assist him. Restoring the defensive formation was their top priority to ensure the safety of the inhabitants.

Many on the island recognized Zhao Hai and were aware of Lei Xuan’s status. Consequently, no one obstructed his work; instead, they offered their full cooperation. While the Blood Massacre Sect maintained a specialized Dharma Array Hall for such repairs, restoring the defenses of so many islands was a monumental task. The sect was not particularly renowned for its mastery of Dharma arrays, and the hall was understaffed. With so many Island Masters fallen and numerous arrays destroyed, the hall could not keep up with the demand. The lack of manpower made rapid restoration nearly impossible.

The merging of the islands presented a second challenge. The original Dharma formations were designed for single islands and were now entirely inadequate for the expanded surface area. Rebuilding the defenses required a total redesign, the creation of new formation talismans, and meticulous calibration. This process was incredibly time-consuming, making the reconstruction of the arrays a daunting prospect.

When Zhao Hai arrived to assist with the defensive formation, many were skeptical of his abilities. However, out of respect for Lei Xuan and a desperate hope for security, they kept their doubts to themselves and followed his instructions. Everyone watched closely, eager to see if Zhao Hai could actually deliver on his promise.

Oblivious to their internal doubts, Zhao Hai focused on surveying the island. He gathered the existing array talismans and began drafting a new design based on those components. He crafted any missing talismans himself, only requesting aid from the sect for particularly complex pieces. His goal was to have the defensive array operational in the shortest timeframe possible.

In the Blood Sea Realm, most islands—excluding the ancient, primitive ones—were formed when a cultivator ascended to the rank of Island Master. These islands often possessed irregular shapes. Blood Wind Island was particularly unique, originally consisting of three islands connected at the base but separated by deep canyons. Their curved, wave-like appearance had earned them their name.

The recent merger had altered its silhouette further. Now, Blood Wind Island resembled three massive waves carrying a giant, boat-shaped landmass. Its form was now even more eccentric and asymmetrical.

Following a thorough inspection, Zhao Hai finalized a design: the Five Ghost Sinister Wind Formation. It was a ruthless offensive array. Once triggered, a massive vortex of sinister wind would envelop the island. Within this storm, the air became as sharp as blades and lethally cold. Any cultivator caught inside would find their body, Qi, and divine sense instantly frozen. Weaker individuals would be shredded by the frigid gales, leaving behind nothing but frozen gore.

He selected the Yin wind formation because the island's geography was perfectly suited for it. Furthermore, the existing talismans on Blood Wind Island could be easily adapted to this specific array. No new talismans were required, needing only a few Yin-attributed celestial devices to stabilize the formation eyes.

Zhao Hai was certainly capable of creating more intricate talismans, but he chose to hold back. He understood that appearing too talented in every field would draw unwanted attention, so he deliberately concealed the full extent of his skills.

Once the plan was set, he presented it to Lei Xuan, who gave his immediate approval. Zhao Hai then devoted himself to constructing the Five Ghost Sinister Wind Formation. Because of the ongoing conflict with the Dark Soul Sect, the Blood Massacre Sect possessed an abundance of high-level dark-attribute magical artifacts. Finding suitable treasures to anchor the array was a simple task.

As the talismans and artifacts were positioned, Zhao Hai began the final tuning. Placing the primary array disc at the central eye, he set a black scimitar upon it. He performed a series of hand seals and shouted, "Formation!" An inner binding seal manifested, imprinting itself onto the blade. The scimitar rose into the air as the array disc began to spin. This motion caused all the distributed talismans to shift and lock into their perfect coordinates. The disc eventually stopped, and the scimitar descended, hovering half a meter above the plate.

Exhaling a sigh of relief, Zhao Hai turned to Lei Xuan. "Martial Uncle, the setup is complete. Have the men bury the talismans. I will provide the manual for controlling the array shortly." He bowed and stepped aside to record the instructions onto a Jade slip.

Lei Xuan directed his followers to bury the components while looking at Zhao Hai with admiration. Only ten days had passed since Zhao Hai’s arrival, yet the formation was already finished. The strange resonance between the scimitar and the disc suggested the array possessed extraordinary power.

After finishing the recording, Zhao Hai handed the Jade slip to Lei Xuan. "Uncle-Master, here are the control methods. Please review them." Despite the array's strength, Zhao Hai had designed the interface to be user-friendly.

Lei Xuan scanned the contents of the slip and nodded. He then looked at Zhao Hai and asked, "Little Hai, you mentioned you’ve studied the techniques of the Spiritual Array Sect. Is it possible to refine Yin souls into this formation so they can manage it? Wouldn't that increase its power and reduce the manual energy required?"

The question caught Zhao Hai off guard. He replied with a frown, "Uncle-Master, while that is theoretically possible, we are dealing with a massive island-wide defense. The array is powerful and covers a vast area. While the minor eyes are manageable, the five primary array eyes require exceptionally potent Yin souls. Ordinary spirits would be obliterated by the sheer pressure of the formation's power. Finding souls strong enough to be refined into the array is no simple feat."