Chapter 163: Chapter 155: Lose? Repression? This Formation! Seal the Heavens! (A 5000-Word Mega Chapter)
"It seems both of them are quite fired up."
Watching the two walk into the array, Fang Lin’s expression remained unchanged as he continued to smile.
Originally, he thought it would simply be a competition of comprehension today, but now it seems blood might be shed.
However, the members of the Fang family were not worried.
Because the right time, geographical advantage, and people’s support were all on their side.
Compared to the relaxed Fang Lin, Wu De’s face was grim.
The competition between array cultivators doesn’t rely on cultivation level, but on each individual’s understanding of arrays and the prowess of the arrays they can control.
Judging by the current situation, if they were merely comprehending the arrays, the gap between the two sides might not be large.
But if a battle began, then Su Changqing would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.
Because the array Su Changqing was comprehending had no offensive attributes whatsoever, it was a Heaven-Covering Array.
While Xiao Fan was comprehending the Great Emperor’s Killing Array!
Both grand arrays had been set up, with the array plates, array bases, and array patterns in perfect condition, ready to be activated at any moment.
In other words, as the comprehension process progressed, Su Changqing and Xiao Fan would gradually gain control over the arrays!
Thus, if one of them harbored the intent to kill, they could completely utilize the power of the array to attack the other!
But the problem now is that the Heaven-Covering Array Su Changqing is comprehending has no offensive attributes, and it can’t even defend.
This way, if a fight really breaks out, wouldn’t Su Changqing be the one taking the beating?
"Brother Fang."
Wu De frowned deeply as he looked at Fang Lin, speaking up: "This matter concerns the foundation of our respective families."
"We must not let small matters lead to accidents."
"I believe it’s better for everyone to comprehend their own arrays, putting the big picture first."
The members of the Fang family sneered at these words.
Already backing down just as it started?
"Hahaha, Brother Wu, you’re overthinking this."
Fang Lin casually chuckled and said, "It’s better to let the younger ones resolve their own grudges."
As he spoke, he glanced at the slightly stern-faced Wu De, teasingly saying:
"Rest assured, Brother Wu, no lives will be lost."
After all, this was the Wu family’s territory, and even with an absolute advantage, the Fang family wouldn’t dare to kill.
Yet Fang Lin’s words made his intentions clear.
He could only guarantee no deaths, but as for whether someone got maimed or severely injured, that wasn’t his concern.
"Must you insist on this, Brother Fang?"
Wu De’s expression darkened as he spoke in a slightly cold tone.
Although the Fang and Wu families had a somewhat delicate atmosphere due to coveting each other’s arrays, they were not enemies just yet.
But if the Fang family wanted to take a ruthless approach, a friendship was out of the question.
"Heh, it’s not me insisting, it’s the rule."
Fang Lin understood Wu De’s underlying message, but he didn’t budge, maintaining his smile.
In other matters, he could step back if needed to avoid offending the Wu family.
But concerning the Xiao imperial clan, why would he risk displeasing the Xiao family over this?
The Wu family wasn’t from the Eastern Domain, and compared to the Xiao family, he knew which was more important.
"Heh, fine!"
Wu De’s chest heaved slightly, as he nodded with an angry smile.
Then he said nothing more, looking towards the valley ahead.
After this incident, the atmosphere between the Wu and Fang families grew more tense, with strong hostility on both sides.
At this point, the Wu family could only hope that Su Changqing would comprehend faster.
Ending this battle before Xiao Fan could fully control the Killing Array.
...
Meanwhile, within the valley.
Su Changqing stepped into the dark depths, revealing before his eyes a small Heaven-Covering Array.
This array was far less grand than the Killing Array, but its inscribed patterns were incredibly complex and mysterious.
The patterns wove and flowed through the void, seemingly changing at any time.
Su Changqing sat cross-legged before the array, calming himself to carefully comprehend the grand array before him.
"Array within an array? Is it to increase the difficulty of comprehension..."
In just a moment, Su Changqing noticed an issue with the array in front of him.
Around the Heaven-Covering Array, there seemed to be a cut-out version of the Heaven-Covering Array, used to obscure the true grand array.
Clearly, the Fang family had also tampered with the grand array to increase the comprehension difficulty.
But the Fang family likely did not expect that this cut-out Heaven-Covering Array was too simple for Su Changqing.
"Like the source of the Heaven-Sealing Needle Method but much shallower."
"One is to cover, one to seal, this array is too simple..."
Su Changqing observed the grand array before him, comparing it with the Heaven-Sealing Needle Method.
The cut-out array did not affect him in the slightest.
With a seal gesture, Su Changqing used a more profound Heaven-Sealing pattern to skillfully lock the cut-out array.
In an instant, the true Heaven-Covering Array was revealed before him.
Beautifully intricate array patterns, mysterious and difficult to understand array laws interwoven.
Though it was a small array, in Su Changqing’s eyes, it seemed as if he saw an endlessly vast world.
And in the sky above that world, a vast, boundless Heaven-Covering Array disturbed fate and isolated destiny.
Countless array patterns criss-crossed the void, the complex and mysterious truths of arrays were vividly displayed within.
In the depths of Su Changqing’s eyes, endless criss-crossing array patterns were reflected, his comprehension growing more profound.
"So that’s it, to seal the heavens, one must first obscure providence, shield the Heavenly Dao!"
"This Heaven-Covering Array...is a part of the Heaven-Sealing Needle Method!"
A bright gleam flashed in Su Changqing’s eyes as the array patterns of the Heaven-Covering Array and the Heaven-Sealing Needle Method fused continuously in his heart.
Su Changqing had been studying the Heaven-Sealing Needle Method for nearly two years, and with his terrifying comprehension, he should have condensed his Lifebound Dao Seal long ago.
But that needle method was incomplete, missing a key element!