Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8334: Magic array (1)

Upon hearing Zhao Hai’s explanation, Lei Xuan nodded in agreement. "That is not an issue. I have already prepared the Yin souls. Can you integrate them into the array immediately? If you refine the Yin souls into the formation, will it alter the way the array is controlled?"

Zhao Hai replied, "Uncle-Master, incorporating Yin souls will significantly enhance the formation’s potency. This specific setup is known as the Five Ghost Freezing Wind Formation. Once the Yin souls are integrated, its power increases, yet it becomes far simpler to manage. At that point, you merely need to issue commands, and the Yin souls will handle the execution. It is as if the formation has gained a spirit of its own; it ceases to be a mere tool and becomes more like a loyal subordinate."

Lei Xuan’s eyes gleamed with interest. With a flick of his wrist, several black Jade bottles appeared before him. Shaped like gourds and sealed with yellow talismans, they emitted a ghostly and unsettling aura.

Presenting the gourds, Lei Xuan spoke in a heavy tone, "I have several Dark Souls here. Examine them to see if they are suitable. If they are, proceed with the refinement now. As you know, those of us who follow the path of combat often lack deep knowledge of the Dao of arrays. If refining Dark Souls into the formation makes it both more powerful and easier to command, that would be the ideal outcome."

"I understand, Martial Uncle!" Zhao Hai nodded. He accepted the Jade bottles, noting they were not standard pill containers but 'Ghost Raising Bottles' specifically designed to house spirits. Cultivators often used these to capture naturally occurring ghosts found in the world, preserving them for future use in various Cultivation techniques or rituals.

Probing the bottles with his divine sense, Zhao Hai discovered that these were not chaotic malicious ghosts, but high-quality spirits. They appeared to be the souls of deceased cultivators, possessing significant strength but lacking hostility. It was clear they had been kept in the bottles long enough for their lingering resentment to fade away.

While Dark Souls and malicious ghosts share a common origin, they differ greatly. A cultivator who dies naturally leaves behind a Dark Soul free of evil intent, though such spirits usually dissipate quickly. However, if a cultivator is murdered, their soul carries a grudge, making it violent and aggressive. If such spirits congregate in places of high Yin energy, they transform into malicious ghosts.

Typically, these entities lose their memories and act on primal instinct. While ordinary ghosts are manageable, malicious ghosts are difficult to tame due to their intense evil aura. To remedy this, cultivators use the arrays within Ghost Raising Bottles to gradually grind away the malice, refining them into pure Yin souls that are much more effective for Cultivation purposes.

Since the spirits Lei Xuan provided had already been purified, they were ready for immediate use. Zhao Hai informed him, "These are perfect. Martial Uncle, I shall begin the process. Once the Yin souls are refined into the formation, I will instruct you on the new control methods."

Zhao Hai selected five bottles and returned the rest. He then flew toward the four secondary array eyes. At each location, he unsealed a bottle, released the Yin soul, and refined it directly into the heart of the array eye. The procedure was swift and efficient. Before long, the four outer points were complete.

Returning to the central hub, Zhao Hai opened the final bottle. Instead of the ground, he cast a spell to drive this spirit into the curved blade that served as the primary core. While the first four spirits anchored the formation's foundation, this final soul was bound to the weapon itself.

As the Yin soul merged with the scimitar, a flash of black light erupted from the blade. It shuddered twice, as if coming to life, before settling into a calm state. Zhao Hai’s hands continued to move, weaving complex seals as he shouted, "Fight! People! Formation! Forward! Alright!" With each syllable, he imprinted a succession of seals into the weapon. The scimitar vibrated violently under the pressure until the entire array's talismans and eyes pulsed with black light and vanished from sight.

Exhaling deeply, Zhao Hai sensed the successful activation of the formation. He recorded the instructions onto a Jade slip and handed it to Lei Xuan. "It is finished, Uncle-Master. This slip contains the updated manual for controlling the formation. Please review it."

Lei Xuan scanned the contents of the Jade slip, his expression shifting to one of shock. "I can actually carry this saber with me? As long as I am on the island, I can command the entire array from any location? Is such a thing truly possible?" He looked at Zhao Hai in disbelief. In standard Cultivation circles, an array eye is a fixed, immovable point. To have a mobile core was virtually unheard of.

Zhao Hai chuckled softly. "This is the unique mystery of the Spiritual Array Sect’s techniques. Martial Uncle, have no doubts; it will function perfectly. You should test it yourself." Though Zhao Hai had intentionally limited the formation's complexity to avoid drawing too much attention, it remained far superior to standard defensive arrays.

Lei Xuan nodded and summoned the scimitar to his hand. He channeled a thread of his divine sense into the blade, completing the master recognition process. He then did the same for the other array eyes, ensuring that he alone held authority over the island's defenses.

Holding the blade, Lei Xuan flew into the air. With a single thought, a thick black fog surged across the island. The air filled with a haunting whistling sound, resembling a localized gale. To the shock of the watching disciples, the wind carried thousands of razor-sharp blades that moved with terrifying speed, demonstrating lethal offensive power.

The disciples were initially stunned, but their fear quickly turned to jubilation. The successful activation of such a formidable defensive array was a momentous occasion. Cheers erupted across the island as the cultivators celebrated their newfound security.

Their joy was justified. With the volatile state of the West and Northwest seas, even with internal conflicts settled, external threats remained a constant worry. A powerful mountain-protecting formation provided the peace of mind they desperately craved.

Satisfied, Lei Xuan pushed the formation further. The black mist thickened, and within the gloom, ghostly figures wielding machetes appeared. These spirits patrolled the perimeter, radiating a bone-chilling aura.

Suddenly, the spirits converged, merging into five titanic entities. Each ghost stood over a thousand meters tall, clad in heavy spectral armor and wielding dual scimitars. These guardians stood at the cardinal points, their presence so overwhelming that Lei Xuan realized each one possessed power comparable to his own Cultivation level.

Lei Xuan eventually sheathed the scimitar, causing the fog and ghosts to dissipate instantly. The island returned to its tranquil state, though the disciples remained in high spirits, eagerly discussing the power they had just witnessed. They understood that a mountain-protecting formation did not need to be active at all times to be effective.

Ignoring the commotion, Lei Xuan turned to Zhao Hai. "Little Hai, follow me." They made their way to a modest courtyard in the center of the island, situated near the primary array eye.

The courtyard contained a simple two-room structure. They passed through the small living area and entered a quiet meditation room furnished only with three futons.

As Lei Xuan sat down, he looked at Zhao Hai with newfound respect. "Little Hai, your talent in the Dao of arrays far exceeds my expectations. Would you be willing to assist the other islands in establishing similar formations? As you know, our Sect’s Array Hall is currently overwhelmed, and many of our island defenses need restoration. Will you help us?"