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Chapter 704: Another Array
Chapter 704: Another Array
September 25, 2017
Under Meng Qu's guidance, Lu HaiKong quickly arrived at the so-called mysterious place.
The mysterious place was another oddity in the grassland, similar to the Yinhuai Confusion Array.
However, this time, instead of a forest, it was a stone forest, a vast area filled with massive boulders forming an enormous stone forest!
Finding giant stones in the grassland was already rare, let alone an entire stone forest stretching for miles. The existence of such a place seemed to scream 'extraordinary' on every boulder.
When Lu HaiKong and Meng Qu reached the stone forest, it was just past noon, and the sun was still at its most intense. Yet, Lu HaiKong felt a chilling atmosphere from the stone forest, even under the blazing sunlight.
The fact that it could evoke such a feeling even in broad daylight testified to the strangeness and mystery of the stone forest. This innate chill would deter ordinary people from even entering, let alone having the courage to venture in. Even Meng Qu's face grew more solemn upon seeing the stone forest.
Lu HaiKong wasn't surprised by the stone forest. He had heard about it from Cheng Jin before coming, and he understood the situation to some extent. He was certain that the stone forest was an array, and the current scene further confirmed his guess.
As Lu HaiKong's gaze fell upon the stone forest, he activated the Celestial Eye Technique, and the secrets of the stone forest were laid bare before him.
Gathering Yin Slaughter Array
Array Description: A specialized array designed to gather and concentrate Yin and Sha energies from heaven and earth. This array harnesses these energies as its power source and possesses formidable illusionary and lethal capabilities. Proceed with caution.
Array Power: ???
After reading the attributes of the Gathering Yin Slaughter Array, Lu HaiKong immediately rode towards it without hesitation. Meng Qu, by his side, hurriedly followed.
However, before Meng Qu could take a few steps, Lu HaiKong abruptly blocked his path with his Savage Axe.
"What are you doing?"
Meng Qu's grip tightened on his spear, his face filled with battle intent. He showed no fear towards Lu HaiKong, despite being defeated by him earlier.
"Nothing. I just wanted to remind you that this array is dangerous. It's best if you don't enter."
Meng Qu swung his spear, knocking Lu HaiKong's outstretched axe aside, and then strode into the stone forest.
"This guy's temperament is too impulsive. He needs some discipline!"
Lu HaiKong shook his head at Meng Qu's retreating figure, sighed softly, and rode Xiao Luzi into the Gathering Yin Slaughter Array.
Even before entering the array, Lu HaiKong had felt a chilling aura. But once inside, he realized that the chill was even more intense than outside, despite the direct sunlight.
Moreover, when Lu HaiKong entered, he noticed that Meng Qu, who had gone in just a few seconds ahead of him, had already disappeared. Lu HaiKong couldn't find any trace of Meng Qu.
Disappearing from Lu HaiKong's sight in just a few seconds required not only speed but also highly advanced anti-reconnaissance techniques. Lu HaiKong's eyes, after their upgrade, were incredibly powerful, and he wouldn't miss any detail that presented itself.
Yet, Lu HaiKong couldn't find even a hint of Meng Qu's presence or trail. Clearly, Meng Qu didn't possess such advanced anti-reconnaissance skills, which meant only one thing—the power of the Gathering Yin Slaughter Array had already taken effect.
This time, Lu HaiKong didn't waste any time with unnecessary actions. Realizing that the array was active, he immediately activated the Celestial Detection.
The reason Lu HaiKong could use Celestial Detection consecutively within two days was that the Celestial Eye Technique had leveled up, resetting the cooldown of the skill. Otherwise, he would have needed several days to half a month of rest before using it again.
When Lu HaiKong activated Celestial Detection, his vision transformed once more into a world of energy and light.
Interestingly, this time, the dominant color of his vision was black, a chilling shade of black.
Within this black vision, Lu HaiKong noticed several intensely dark spots.
With Celestial Detection activated and this surreal sight before him, Lu HaiKong instantly understood the energy flow of the array.
The Gathering Yin Slaughter Array and the Yinhuai Confusion Array differ in their energy flow. The latter has an array core, which rotates the entire formation, while the former is supported by numerous nodes, each sustaining the array's operation.
Lu HaiKong roughly estimated that the Gathering Yin Slaughter Array had hundreds of nodes, which was not ideal.
Lu HaiKong was unsure how many nodes he needed to destroy to dismantle the array. His eyes could only endure for half an hour, and if he couldn't break the array within that time, he feared he would be helpless against it.
Realizing this, Lu HaiKong sprang into action, riding on the Xiao Luzi, which was attuned to his intentions, through the array.
Lu HaiKong's Savage Axe was ready to strike, and each time Xiao Luzi brought him close to an energy node, Lu HaiKong unleashed a Mountain Splitting Axe to shatter it.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Meng Qu encountered a problem with the Gathering Yin Slaughter Array.
The array had the ability to create illusions, and Meng Qu inadvertently fell victim to it.
Despite his strength, Meng Qu was not easily deceived. The village attack and his sister's severe injury had left him in a constant state of rage. Entering the array in such a mental state was akin to seeking death.
Upon entering the array, Meng Qu found himself trapped in an illusion.
In this illusion, Meng Qu saw Zhao Nanli, and also the girl whose throat Zhao Nanli had slit. When Meng Qu looked at the girl's face, he went insane, for she was his sister!
"Zhao Nanli, I will make you pay!"
Meng Qu went berserk, engaging Zhao Nanli in a frenzied fight.
In this state, each shot and move was fueled by his determination to kill Zhao Nanli, but Zhao Nanli's strength far surpassed his own, leaving Meng Qu helpless.
Meng Qu saw Zhao Nanli holding his sister's corpse in one hand, effortlessly overpowering him with the other.
In this situation, Meng Qu let out a beastly howl, unleashing his secret technique. His eyes blazed with intense flames, and his aura surged, increasing his strength from 89 to 93, and his combat power skyrocketed.
In this all-out burst, Meng Qu, after more than ten minutes, finally defeated Zhao Nanli, killing him with a single shot and rescuing his sister's body from his grasp.
As Meng Qu's battle ended, the aura around him began to plummet.
To defeat Zhao Nanli, he had used a secret technique that stimulated potential and vitality. Although it wouldn't kill him, he would be paralyzed for several days.
In this environment, paralysis meant death was not far away.
Meng Qu knew this when he used the secret technique, but he did it anyway, believing that avenging his sister was worth any price.
As he collapsed, the illusion before him shattered.
There was no Zhao Nanli for him to kill, nor his sister's throat-slit body. Only a wrecked Stone Forest and a slowly approaching black mist remained.
Meng Qu immediately realized the illusion, and everything before him was fake.
A complex mix of regret, bitterness, and relief washed over him, as he was glad his sister hadn't truly died.
However, a black mist enveloped him, completely surrounding him.
Surprisingly, Meng Qu felt no discomfort but instead, a cool and comfortable sensation.
It seemed something was seeping into his body through his pores, making him stronger.
This was strange and eerie, but it didn't seem like a bad thing.
As Meng Qu thought this, the black mist surrounding him began to solidify, forming a black armor and weapons on his body.
After the armor and weapons materialized, Meng Qu was astonished to find himself standing, his limbs moving on their own, beyond his control...
(End of Chapter)
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