Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8277: Goal _1

Naturally, this concept existed only as a theory. Since the inception of the Spiritual Array Sect, no cultivator had successfully inscribed eighty-one arrays within their Dantian, nor had anyone managed to fuse eighty-one array disks into a single magic tool. Consequently, it remained a hypothetical peak of achievement.

Zhao Hai, however, was oblivious to its supposed impossibility and felt quite satisfied. He believed that merging the Spiritual Array Sect’s theories with his own Void Array formation technique would yield a perfect result. As for the Dharma artifact required to house the eighty-one arrays, Zhao Hai had no need to search for one; his Blood Lotus was more than capable of the task. Nevertheless, this process would require time. He needed to synthesize the Spiritual Array Sect’s cultivation technique with his Golden Lotus Nine Changes Scroll to maximize its potential.

After allowing Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji to study the contents of the jade slip and creating a duplicate, Zhao Hai surveyed the estate. He turned to his companions and said, "Senior brothers, I find this manor quite remarkable. I intend to incorporate it into my life-bound magical treasure, though the process will take a few days. Do you have any objections? If either of you desires this manor, I am willing to let you have it."

Both Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji shook their heads in refusal. They had no interest in the estate. Not only was it in a state of disrepair, but more importantly, the objects within possessed a strange vitality. Under these conditions, they were unable to claim it. Furthermore, they lacked the means to transport such a large structure, so they both declined.

Zhao Hai observed them and remarked, "I must ask you both to wait for me for several days while I make the necessary preparations. How does that sound?" The two naturally agreed. Powerful restrictions remained outside, and though the items in the manor appeared inanimate, Zhao Hai was certain they were alive. Neither of the two dared to venture out without him.

With a smile, Zhao Hai encouraged them to rest while he sat in the courtyard, sinking his consciousness into his boundless space. Upon entering, he discovered that the spirit within the Yin-Yang Mirror had already been suppressed by the space’s power. It had been extracted and relocated to the hellish space. Because the spirit had been forged into the Yin-Yang Mirror, it thrived within that dark environment.

Zhao Hai finally grasped the true nature of the Yin-Yang Mirror. Its full title was the Eight Trigrams Realm, a mirror specialized in the deployment and dismantling of formations. It harnessed the power of Yin and Yang, capable of reversing their flow and utilizing the Eight Trigrams. As the Eight Trigrams are the foundation of all formation techniques, nearly every array is derived from the interplay of Yin, Yang, and the Trigrams. This made the mirror exceptionally potent. It was no surprise the Spiritual Array Sect had utilized the Eight Trigrams Realm as the core of their great mountain-protecting formation.

Zhao Hai then integrated the Yin-Yang Bagua Mirror into the Blood Lotus. The Blood Lotus accepted it without resistance, immediately fusing with the artifact. Virtually all the ritual implements in Zhao Hai’s spatial storage had now been absorbed by the Blood Lotus. Zhao Hai was unconcerned, as the Blood Lotus now possessed all their collective functions. In fact, it performed better than the individual tools since the Blood Lotus was an extension of his own body.

Once the fusion with the Yin-Yang Bagua Mirror was complete, Zhao Hai opened his eyes. With a mere thought, the Blood Lotus manifested beside him. At his gesture, it ascended, expanding in size and beginning to rotate. As it spun, the entire manor was uprooted and drawn into the petals of the Blood Lotus.

Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji, who were nearby in meditation, were startled. Watching the manor vanish into the Blood Lotus, they realized what was happening but remained relatively calm. They watched in silence as the estate disappeared, and then observed Zhao Hai closing his eyes once more as he sat upon the now-empty ground.

The two exchanged glances, and Zhao Wuji whispered to Yan Bei, "Senior Yan Bei, do you know the nature of Junior Zhao Hai’s life-bound magical weapon? How could it swallow an entire manor in an instant? Isn't that treasure a bit too formidable? Have you ever heard of a life-bound magical treasure taking the form of a lotus flower?"

Yan Bei shook his head and replied, "I have never heard of such a thing. I wasn't even aware that Junior Brother Zhao Hai possessed a life-bound magical weapon until now. It is truly impressive that it can store so much. It seems his treasure is of an extraordinary grade."

Zhao Wuji looked at Yan Bei and asked, "Tell me, Senior Yan Bei, how long have you known Junior Zhao Hai? You are here for this mission as well, so you aren't from the same island, right? How long has it been? Don't tell me you only met during this assignment?" Zhao Wuji suddenly realized that since Yan Bei was a mission participant, he and Zhao Hai could not belong to the same island faction.

Yan Bei nodded. "That is correct. We crossed paths once during a tournament, but we only truly met after arriving here. Hahaha. Ironically, it seems you two have known each other much longer." Yan Bei laughed heartily; despite the short duration of their acquaintance, a genuine bond had formed between him and Zhao Hai, so he spoke freely to Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji shook his head with a sigh. "To be honest, if I had realized he was this gifted, I never would have let the Bloody Massacre Sect take him. What a waste, truly a pity." Zhao Wuji was plagued by regret. He knew that if he had recruited Zhao Hai into the Giant Demon Sect, having such a powerful ally would have been an immense advantage for him.

Yan Bei looked at him with a knowing smile. "I understand your thoughts. You wanted Zhao Hai as a subordinate, but I suggest you abandon that idea. Those selected for this mission come from their own islands. While they may not inherit the position of Island Master, they possess immense potential. The Island Master is giving us an opportunity. If we succeed, our future rewards will be vast, increasing our chances of becoming Island Master level experts ourselves. We would then be independent while maintaining ties to our original islands. If you tried to build a faction now to seize an Island Master's seat, your seniors and even your own Island Master would likely stop you. You should let it go."

Zhao Wuji was stunned by Yan Bei’s insight. He turned to him and asked, "Is that truly what you think? Is your situation the same as mine?" Zhao Wuji’s circumstances were exactly as Yan Bei described; he was the most recent pro-disciple, while those before him had already consolidated their power. Establishing his own influence was a daunting task.

This was why he felt such reluctance seeing Zhao Hai’s talent. However, Yan Bei’s words mirrored his own reality so perfectly that he was left speechless.

Yan Bei smiled and continued, "Almost everyone sent here is in a similar position. It is not unusual, so do not dwell on it. I believe the three of us should form an alliance to support one another in the future. You might not know this, but Junior Brother Zhao Hai is quite famous in the southeast sea of our Blood Sea Realm. From what I’ve gathered, he is skilled in arrays, alchemy, and even smithing. An alliance between us would be highly advantageous."

Zhao Wuji stared blankly before offering a bitter smile and saying solemnly, "You are right. A continued alliance would be very beneficial. Fine. Once Zhao Hai wakes up, we will discuss formalizing this pact." Zhao Wuji realized the wisdom in Yan Bei’s proposal. A three-way alliance would ensure their safety within the Spiritual Array Sect and minimize the risk of betrayal.

Zhao Hai had overheard their entire conversation but remained silent. He was preoccupied with two tasks: integrating the Spiritual Array Sect’s techniques into his Golden Lotus Nine Transformations Scripture, and using his spatial materials to re-refine the components of the manor.

The objects in the manor had developed a soul-like quality over the ages, effectively becoming a unique form of life. However, their physical quality was lacking and they were easily broken, which Zhao Hai intended to fix.

He had stored the manor within the Blood Lotus so that he could reveal it in the future without causing undue suspicion. He also considered the internal space of the Blood Lotus, which was now teeming with life and inhabited by the Undead. He had kept this hidden because he couldn't explain the space's existence.

By housing the manor inside the Blood Lotus, he could use it as a cover, claiming he had inherited part of the Spiritual Array Sect’s legacy. He could explain that the Yin-Yang Mirror allowed the space to circulate Qi, enabling plants to grow and people to live within. This would turn suspicion into envy of his good fortune. Consequently, he needed to refine the manor to ensure its inhabitants and structures were resilient enough to withstand the outside world.