Chapter 159: Shocking! Surprising! Overwhelming!

Chapter 159: Shocking! Surprising! Overwhelming!



Dark Radiance enveloped the heavens, dimming the Great Sun and casting the world into darkness.

Only nine mystic needles, formed by countless array patterns and emitting strange silver radiance, floated in the air.

The instant the mystic needles appeared, it seemed as if everything had frozen in place.

The howling winds took shape, and the dust in the sky paused.

Even the overwhelming killing intent of the golden dragon's fierce attack seemed to be paused, abruptly halting.

The world fell into silence.

At this moment, everyone's movements were synchronized, their mouths agape, as they gazed at the awe-inspiring Skyward Array that had risen from the ground.

After a brief silence, a deafening uproar filled the vast valley.

"What a joke! He can actually control the entire Skyward Array?"

"I thought one had to fully comprehend the array to control it. What's going on here?"

"Heavens, he couldn't have completely comprehended the Skyward Array, could he?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Fang Clan members couldn't help but show their shock and anger.

In just one month, he had completely comprehended the Skyward Array?

How was that possible!

It was an Emperor-Level Array, let alone fully comprehending it, even a month of memorizing the intertwined array patterns wouldn't be enough.

Xiao Fan himself had a strong comprehension ability, and he also had the support of the Supreme Treasure, the Bodhi Zen Light Mirror.

With such assistance, in a month's time, he had only comprehended a fraction of the mysteries of the Emperor Killing Formation.

It was only then that he could barely control the array and unleash a fraction of its power.

But what was this about Su Changqing? In just one month, without any assistance, he had already gained control over the entire array?

One had comprehended a fraction of the array, while the other had perfected control over it.

This was no longer a gap; it was an overwhelming superiority, surpassing by more than just one level! The faces of the Fang Clan members visibly paled.

They couldn't understand why such a situation had occurred.

In contrast to the Fang Clan's silence, the Wu Clan members were in a state of complete excitement.

"Hahaha, it's only been a month, and he's comprehended the entire Emperor-Level Array. Su Gongzi is incredible!"

"Hahaha, I told you to trust the Clan Leader's vision. Look, it's an instant kill! Hahaha!"

"Get lost! You were the one who cursed the Clan Leader the most just now, and now that Su Gongzi has turned the tide, you're trying to take credit for yourself?"

"Hehe, don't worry about the details. It's an Emperor-Level Array, and our Wu Clan will have another one. Su Gongzi deserves a shrine!"

The Wu Clan's group of elders, at this moment, resembled excited teenagers, their faces flushed with excitement.

It wasn't that they lacked experience or wisdom, but the gain was simply too great! A complete Emperor-Level Array was no longer a matter of money, but of heritage!

With the integration of this array, the Wu Clan's strength in the Southern Region, and even the entire Cangyan Continent, would surge to new heights! Moreover, the most crucial part was that their Annihilation Array had only been revealed to a fraction of its full potential.

This meant that the Wu Clan had essentially gained an Emperor-Level Array without any losses.

The shift in mentality, from their initial devastating losses to now feeling like they had hit the jackpot, made every member of the Wu Clan ecstatic, wishing to immediately build a shrine for Su Changqing.

At this moment, even Wu De couldn't help but grin foolishly.

"You'll see how powerful my senior brother is now."

Looking at the foolishly grinning Wu De, Wu Yong turned away with a proud smirk.

He spoke casually, but if one looked closely, the excitement and agitation in Wu Yong's eyes were no less than anyone else's.

If his senior brother could control one more Emperor-Level Array, he would benefit from it too!

"Yong'er, you must maintain a good relationship with your senior brother from now on."

"If he needs any resources in the future, just ask, our Wu Clan is not stingy!"

The usually frugal Wu De was now pounding his chest, almost making a vow.

"If my senior brother wants to comprehend the Annihilation Array, can our elders stop him?" Wu Yong asked with a smirk.

"Who dares to stop him, I'll break their legs. When Changqing comes, he can see whatever he wants!"

Wu De wasn't a fool; if it were just a single array, the Wu Clan's Annihilation Array would be a fair exchange.

What he truly valued was Su Changqing himself!

To completely comprehend an Emperor-Level Array in just one month was terrifyingly impressive.

In Wu De's eyes, an Emperor-Level Array was far less important than Su Changqing.

Especially since the other party was his son's senior brother; this relationship had to be nurtured!

Wu Yong nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, gazing at Su Changqing in the valley with a look of awe.

Indeed, no one could resist his senior brother's formidable talent.

...

The Wu Clan members were in high spirits, while the Fang Clan members' faces were as still as water.

But unlike the Wu Clan's shock, Fang Lin and the others stared intently at the mystic needles behind Su Changqing, their eyes filled with horror.

The ones who had come were the core members of the Fang Clan, and they had all comprehended the Skyward Array to some extent.

Yet now, the Skyward Array before them seemed completely foreign.

It wasn't just a change in form, but a transformation from the very essence of the array path.

The Skyward Array now possessed offensive power!

"Clan Leader..."

A Fang Clan elder swallowed hard, uncertainly asking, "Does the Skyward Array have other forms?"

The rest of the Fang Clan members also looked at Fang Lin upon hearing this.

They desperately needed an answer.

Controlling an array and changing an array were two completely different concepts.

Fang Lin remained silent for a moment, and then his dry voice echoed.

"No."

Upon hearing this, the Fang Clan members' hearts were instantly filled with boundless shock and terror.

...

Inside the valley.

"How is it possible that you can control the complete array!"

"How can the Skyward Array possess offensive power!"

Xiao Fan's face was filled with disbelief.

His determination to win had completely crumbled when Su Changqing waved his hand and summoned the entire Skyward Array.

And when the array's form changed, his defenses were instantly shattered.

"Can't the Skyward Array be used for offense?"

Su Changqing was enveloped in countless array patterns, and he looked up at the nine mystic needles floating in the sky, a faint smile on his face.

"It's you who have cultivated the wrong path."

Xiao Fan's mental defenses shattered upon hearing this.

He had spent decades comprehending the Skyward Array, and now Su Changqing, who had only comprehended it for a month, was telling him he had cultivated the wrong path?

"Hahaha, nonsense!"

Xiao Fan burst out laughing, his eyes filled with blood vessels as he glared at Su Changqing.

"Let me see how the Skyward Array can be a match for my Annihilation Array!"

"Kill!"

Boom! The deafening dragon roar sounded again, and a more than ten-zhang-long golden dragon soared upwards, unleashing overwhelming killing intent as it charged towards Su Changqing.

Su Changqing stared at the massive golden dragon in the sky, and as he pinched his fingers, a calm voice reverberated through the heavens,

"Seal Heaven."

Boom!

In an instant, the nine mystic needles erupted with boundless radiance, and countless array patterns intertwined and flowed.

But in a fleeting moment, an ancient and vast array diagram appeared behind Su Changqing.

Su Changqing stood at the center of the array diagram, pointing upwards.

Hiss!

Three silver needles seemed to break through the boundaries of space and time, instantly descending upon the Golden Dragon, and directly piercing its head.

"Roar!"

The Golden Dragon roared furiously, its body erupting with endless divine radiance.

However, no matter how it struggled, the dragon's head couldn't move an inch, like a small snake being pinned down, writhing in the void.

"Seal again!"

Su Changqing's command echoed once more, and another three silver needles shot out, mirroring the ancient array diagram's illusory form, and piercing the dragon's body.

The final three silver needles followed closely behind, landing on the dragon's tail.

Boom!

With the nine silver needles piercing its body, the complete and ancient array diagram resembled an ancient mountain, firmly suppressing the Golden Dragon in the sky.

The Golden Dragon, which had been struggling fiercely just moments ago, now seemed frozen, unable to move even its whiskers.

It was at the mercy of its opponent!

"The Skyward Array has actually suppressed the Emperor Killing Formation!"

Everyone stared in shock at this scene.

This was the complete Emperor Killing Formation being suppressed, not just the tiny portion controlled by Xiao Fan.

Even with the complete killing array, it was directly and forcefully suppressed by the Skyward Array.

At this moment, even those who hadn't comprehended the Fang Clan's array techniques could see it.

The Skyward Array had changed!

It had become even more formidable and mysteriously unpredictable!

"Investigate!"

Fang Lin's face twitched, his eyes burning with fervor. He transmitted his voice with killing intent, "This young man, the Fang Clan must capture him!"

No one could understand the Fang Clan's excitement and shock upon witnessing the formidable offensive power of the Skyward Array.

Once the Fang Clan obtained the complete array technique, they would undergo a complete transformation!

...

"How is this possible, this can't be!"

Xiao Fan, seeing the unmoving Golden Dragon and the ancient, profound array diagram, shook his head and muttered in disbelief.

The stronger Su Changqing's Skyward Array became, the more he seemed to be in the wrong.

Turns out the Skyward Array could be this formidable!

"No! You must have comprehended the Skyward Array!"

Xiao Fan suddenly looked up at Su Changqing, having realized something. He spoke with determination, "The Skyward Array is incomplete, you must still possess a portion of it!"

Su Changqing remained silent, his gaze looking down calmly, "Does it matter?"

"Hahaha, as expected!"

Xiao Fan burst into laughter, his fiery gaze fixed on Su Changqing, "With all nine of your mystic needles, you suppress my killing array. What else do you have to fight me with?"

"I, am at the peak of the Fourth Realm!"

"Kill!"

Boom!

The array technique was useless, but Xiao Fan's own power was at the peak of the Fourth Realm, far surpassing Su Changqing.

With both sides' array techniques at a stalemate, he chose to take action himself!

"How dare you use your cultivation in an array comprehension competition!" Wu De exclaimed, his eyebrows furrowing at the sight. He was about to disperse the killing array, as he had absolute control over it before it was fully mastered.

"Wait!"

Fang Lin's expression changed, and he shouted sternly, "Wu Clan Master, how dare you interfere in a junior's competition?"

"Are you treating my Fang Clan and the Xiao Clan as non-existent?"

Using cultivation in an array technique competition was clearly against the rules.

But the Fang Clan wouldn't let go of such a favorable situation.

"So what if I treat you as non-existent?"

Wu De showed no fear, his cold gaze fixed on Fang Lin. He said coldly, "If you dare stop me, you won't be leaving today."

"If the Fang Clan and the Xiao Clan want revenge, they should ask themselves if they dare to step into my Wu Clan's ancestral land!"

The Wu Clan didn't have many high-level cultivators, and their offensive capabilities might be insufficient.

But when it came to defense, even if the Fang Clan and the Xiao Clan joined forces, or even added the Sword God Mountain, the Wu Clan would just scoff at them.

The true confidence of the Wu Clan came not from the Emperor Killing Formation, but from the countless arrays left behind by their ancestors in this ten-thousand-mile land.

Once these arrays were fully unleashed, hey, they would take down anyone who dared to come!

"You..."

Fang Lin's expression turned anxious, but he dared not take a single step.

Now that the situation had escalated, Wu De wouldn't show any courtesy. After a mocking laugh, he pinched his fingers, about to disperse the Emperor Killing Formation.

This would free up Su Changqing's array technique, allowing him to face Xiao Fan.

Of course, the Fang Clan could also control the Skyward Array, but now, Su Changqing had taken control, leaving them powerless.

However, just as Wu De was about to act, Su Changqing's voice echoed from within the valley.

"Uncle Wu, leave it to me."

"Even if it's just showing hospitality, let him gain some advantage."

Su Changqing's words weren't an act.

Once Wu De intervened, the competition would obviously be over.

Although Su Changqing had obtained the array technique, he didn't intend to let his opponent off so easily.

Brother Erniu's severed arm demanded justice. If he encountered the perpetrator, he would make them pay.

"Haha, good."

Wu De, without hesitation, smiled and dispersed the array seal in his hand.

With such understanding, Su Changqing was clearly no fool.

Obviously, the opponent still had tricks up their sleeve!

Fang Lin's eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this, unsure why, even though the situation favored them, he felt even more uneasy.

...

"Hahaha, arrogant!"

"Let's see how you block me!"

Xiao Fan, knowing Su Changqing's Skyward Array, was now furious.

The formidable aura of the Fourth Realm enveloped the heavens and earth. Xiao Fan's angry shout sent a hundred-zhang fist seal, accompanied by a piercing howl, straight towards Su Changqing.

The Wu Clan members outside the valley watched intently.

They couldn't fathom how Su Changqing would block his opponent.

However, Su Changqing didn't even attempt to block the incoming fist seal. He merely smiled and waved his wide sleeves.

Instantly, boundless dark radiance enveloped the entire valley.

Except for the suspended, frozen Golden Dragon, Su Changqing, Xiao Fan, and even the entire valley disappeared from sight.

Not only that, even the powerful fist seal, filled with surging spiritual energy, seemed to sink into an abyss.

Only a loud boom echoed, and then all became silent.

"Impossible!"

"The Skyward Array suppressed the killing array, and there's still power left?"

The crowd outside the valley all showed shock.

Everyone could see that this dark radiance, blocking everything, was the effect of the Skyward Array.

But no one expected that even after suppressing a killing array, Su Changqing could still summon a strand of the Skyward Array's might.

With this, the Xiao Fan and the blind man inside the valley might as well be the same.

"Something's wrong, what is Su Young Master's intention?"

"Although Xiao Fan couldn't find him, he couldn't do anything to Xiao Fan either?"

A Wu Clan Elder frowned and asked.

Although the Skyward Array could still be activated to a small degree, it was evident that its offensive power was gone.

In this situation, the stalemate could only continue.

The people present showed deep contemplation on their faces, but suddenly, Fang Lin seemed to have thought of something, and his expression changed as he shouted into the valley,

"Xiao Fan, go and comprehend the Annihilation Array. He wants to seize control of it from you!"

Upon hearing this, the Fang Clan members' expressions changed.

So that was it.

Su Changqing, hidden in the shadows, had never thought of using his First Realm cultivation to oppose the Fourth Realm.

He intended to comprehend the Emperor Killing Formation, seize control from Xiao Fan, and save the situation by attacking the weaker point!

Inside the valley.

Xiao Fan was engulfed in darkness, unable to distinguish the directions, and his spiritual power was still surging as he tried to locate Su Changqing.

But as Fang Lin's voice echoed, his expression instantly changed.

"Cunning little brat."

Xiao Fan glared at the dark valley and shouted, "Steal control of my Annihilation Array? Ridiculous!"

"You've practiced the Skyward Array, so you understand it faster. But I don't believe you've learned the Ten Thousand Dragons Roaring Sky Killing Array too!"

"If you want to compare understanding, let's see who comprehends it faster!"

As his voice fell, Xiao Fan strode directly towards the frozen Golden Dragon.

With a sweep of his wide sleeves, the Bodhi Zen Light Mirror hovered behind him, bathing him in gentle, bright light that instantly calmed his restless mind.

Without any delay, he focused and quickly began to comprehend the array.

He was well aware that if the control of the Annihilation Array was taken from him, he would surely face a terrible fate.

However, Xiao Fan still had some confidence in this regard.

He was certain that the Skyward Array was just an accident, and Su Changqing must have comprehended it before.

But for the Emperor Killing Formation, with the aid of the Bodhi Zen Light Mirror and an additional month of comprehension time compared to Su Changqing, Xiao Fan was confident.

No matter how he calculated it, he wouldn't lose!

After encouraging himself, Xiao Fan's confidence returned, and he began to comprehend the array wholeheartedly.

Xiao Fan, shrouded in darkness, didn't notice that just a meter away, Su Changqing was quietly seated in meditation.

A golden dragon's shadow flashed across his eyes, and insights kept flooding into his mind.

"Ten Thousand Dragons Roaring to the Heavens... Ten Thousand Dragons Burning the Sky... they are indeed related."

As Su Changqing comprehended the Annihilation Array, he constantly compared it to the Seventh Mystic Needle of Heavenly Medicine in his mind.

As he had expected, not only were the names of the two arrays similar, but even the arrangement and combination of their foundational Divine Patterns were highly alike.

With the array and the needle technique corresponding and complementing each other, Su Changqing was rapidly understanding the Annihilation Array before him.

Outside the valley.

The Fang and Wu Clan members were all intently watching.

Everyone understood that whoever comprehended the array faster would gain absolute control.

"What do you think, how long will it take for Su Changqing to surpass Xiao Fan and gain control of the array?"

"It's hard to say. Xiao Fan has a one-month head start in comprehension, and that's a huge gap to make up."

"Hmm? With Su Changqing's understanding, shouldn't he instantly defeat Xiao Fan? After all, Xiao Fan only took a month to fully comprehend the Skyward Array."

"Tsk, haven't you realized it yet? Su Changqing must have some other opportunity, and he's very familiar with the Skyward Array, which is why he could comprehend it in just one month."

"Yeah, otherwise, how could he completely understand an Emperor-Level Array in just one month? That level of understanding is terrifying."

"In my opinion, it'll probably take about two months. Su Changqing's understanding is definitely stronger than Xiao Fan's."

The Wu Clan members discussed and speculated about how long it would take for Su Changqing to seize control.

Although they all had faith in Su Changqing, he was still far behind.

They guessed that it would take one to two months to determine a winner.

However, the Fang Clan had a different perspective.

In their view, Xiao Fan had an exceptionally strong understanding, and he also had the Bodhi Zen Light Mirror to assist him.

With the additional month of comprehension time, the three factors combined ensured he wouldn't lose!

As the discussions continued, a day passed quickly.

But on the second day, as the morning sun rose, and the crowd casually chatted to pass the time,

"Roar!"

A deafening dragon roar echoed through the valley, and the overwhelming Slaughter Power soared into the sky!

The frozen Golden Dragon came back to life, winding through the vast sky.

"So fast!"

"It's only been a day! Who is it?!"

The dragon's roar caused everyone's expressions to change drastically, and they looked towards the valley.

As the darkness dissipated and the valley brightened, the crowd witnessed Xiao Fan, his face frozen in shock and awe.

Standing in front of Xiao Fan was Su Changqing, standing tall on the dragon's head, his sleeves fluttering, and his expression calm.

Upon seeing this, the Wu Clan members erupted in excitement!

"Hahaha, we won! We've completely won! Su Changqing has seized control!"

"Good heavens! It's only been a day, just one day, and Su Changqing, who was a month behind, has surpassed Xiao Fan!"

"Unbelievable! Su Changqing has the Bodhi Zen Light Mirror to assist him, and even with that, Xiao Fan was instantly defeated. How terrifying is Su Changqing's understanding?"

As these words were spoken, everyone in the crowd looked at the boy with fluttering sleeves in awe.

Despite being a month behind in comprehension and having the aid of a Supreme Treasure, Su Changqing caught up and seized control in just one day.

Everyone present understood what this meant.

It indicated that Su Changqing's understanding was on a whole different level, utterly crushing Xiao Fan!

Such understanding was terrifyingly powerful!

...

Inside the valley.

Xiao Fan's eyes were frozen in shock, unable to conceal the horror in his eyes and the awe on his face.

He had lost, without even a trace of fight left in him.

Despite having various advantages and a head start in comprehension, Su Changqing had caught up in just one day!

A single day shattered all of Xiao Fan's confidence and pride!

Xiao Fan looked up in a daze, and what met his gaze was Su Changqing looking down at him with his usual calm gaze.

"So, you never thought you would lose."

Xiao Fan forced a bitter smile; there was no arrogance in Su Changqing's demeanor.

But the confidence in his serene eyes was a height Xiao Fan knew he could never reach in this lifetime.

"If I lose, I must accept the punishment."

Su Changqing showed no mercy, raising his palm to his chest and forming a seal with his fingertips.

"Roar!"

The Golden Dragon roared, and the overwhelming Slaughter Power instantly crushed Xiao Fan.

"Pfft!"

Even though it was only a partial display of the Emperor Killing Formation's might, it was beyond what Xiao Fan, at the Fourth Realm, could withstand.

In an instant, he spat out blood and was sent flying.

The boundless Slaughter Power shattered his limbs, and blood gushed from his wounds.

Su Changqing's expression remained unchanged, and as he lowered his gaze to Xiao Fan, who was screaming in pain, he said calmly,

"Give my regards to your brother."

PS: Apologies for the late update. Here's a 6000-word chapter, quickly wrapping up this plotline. The big plot of the Heavenly Demon Pool is coming, so stay tuned for more excitement!

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