Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8296: Completed _1

"I have my methods. Simply tell me, do you intend to give it to me or not?" Seeing that Zhao Hai hesitated to agree, Li Ruohai appeared somewhat restless. Zhao Hai realized immediately that Li Ruohai likely possessed a way to suppress the demonic seed temporarily, but not for an extended period. If he waited too long, he would either be exposed or suffer a backlash. This explained why Li Ruohai was so impatient. Clearly, Li Ruohai was also aware that the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect might be spying on him through that demonic seed.

Zhao Hai nodded and replied, "Fine, I can grant you the Yin-Yang Mirror. However, as you know, it serves as the control hub for this formation, so I cannot hand it over this instant. I will give it to you when you depart. If I surrender it now, the formation will collapse, and we will all be doomed."

"Very well, it is a deal," Li Ruohai agreed with a nod. He understood that the Yin-Yang Mirror acted as the central control for this location. Had Zhao Hai handed it over immediately, he would have been suspicious. Since Zhao Hai refused for now, he believed his words to be true.

Zhao Hai glanced at Li Ruohai and offered a smile. "Then it is settled. The Yin-Yang Mirror will definitely be yours. Senior Disciple Li can rest easy regarding this matter." Naturally, Zhao Hai felt no pain over losing a single Yin-Yang Mirror. There was no reason to be distressed, as he could produce hundreds of them whenever he wished. He was now capable of mass-producing such items.

Zhao Hai grasped Li Ruohai's scheme. The Yin-Yang Mirror was capable of refining Yin souls. Combined with the techniques of the Spiritual Array Sect, Li Ruohai likely intended to shelter his Yin soul within the mirror the moment the demonic seed erupted. Once the demonic seed seized his physical body, he would gradually seek a way to reclaim control. By doing so, he would be refining the demonic seed itself, which would significantly boost his Cultivation. It was undoubtedly a clever plan.

Li Ruohai probably wouldn't use the Yin-Yang Mirror to fight the demonic seed directly. Success wasn't guaranteed, and even if he won, the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect would notice instantly. That would only lead to greater trouble. The Sect Master might simply end his life, so Li Ruohai likely planned to act after the gathering, reclaiming his body's initiative without the Sect Master ever knowing.

Zhao Hai, however, was indifferent to these plots. He didn't care what the man intended to do. Even if he chose to wage war against the Sect Master of the Corpse Demon Sect, it was none of his concern. As long as he secured the battle corpse and the Corpse Demon Sect's Cultivation technique, it was enough. As for resisting the Spiritual Array Sect’s Mountain-Protecting Formation, that was even simpler. Even if the Yin-Yang Mirror was given to Li Ruohai, Zhao Hai could maintain control through the Blood Lotus, ensuring no issues would arise. In reality, the formation was managed by the Blood Lotus, while the mirror served as a mere deception.

Once their discussion concluded, Zhao Hai exited the manor. He hadn't deceived Li Ruohai; the array was nearly ready, but it required a few more hours. Once fully established, it would be the Spiritual Array Sect’s Mountain-Protecting Formation. When the enemies attacked Zhao Hai and his companions with their full strength, using one array to shatter another would be incredibly difficult. The complexity of breaking out would increase. Thus, Zhao Hai planned to break the array later. However, before doing so, many preparations were still required. They had to ensure success on the first attempt, as there would be no second chance.

Even Zhao Hai understood that they wouldn't have held out so long if not for the outsiders attacking the Spiritual Array Sect’s barriers, and the fact that the Mountain-Protecting Formation had been heavily drained over the years. Their current survival was only possible because the Spiritual Array Sect was forced to focus most of its energy on repelling the external assaults.

Who were those people outside the Spiritual Array Sect’s barriers? They were all Elders from various Sects, experts at the level of Island Lords or higher. Their strikes were devastatingly powerful. It could be said that the Grand Array feared those Elders far more than it feared the group inside. Zhao Hai and the others were merely hiding, not even daring to show their faces, waiting for the enemy to strike first. As for the Elders, they were the ones on the offensive. If the Mountain-Protecting Grand Array possessed a Yin spirit or any form of spiritual intelligence, it would naturally prioritize the greater threat. This was the reason Zhao Hai and the others had survived this long.

After another six hours, the Qi outside the manor turned chaotic once more. Massive fists materialized outside the protective shield, relentlessly pummeling it. Everyone in the manor took their positions. They had heard from Li Ruohai that survival during this assault meant they could finally leave, so they were visibly thrilled. Even the duration they could sustain their magical power seemed longer than before.

Time ticked away, and ten hours vanished in the blink of an eye. The first rotation for everyone was complete. Although they could have pushed further, Li Ruohai did not permit it. Since they were preparing to leave, they needed to preserve some magical energy. Their departure would not be peaceful. If they were completely drained by then, they would be in grave danger and likely perish.

At this moment, Zhao Hai arrived at the manor and stood beside Li Ruohai. Li Ruohai looked toward him, and Zhao Hai nodded, saying, "Everything is ready. However, the formation's assault against us is currently at its peak. Attempting to break the formation and flee now would have a lower success rate. Therefore, I suggest we endure this wave. Once the pressure from the formation diminishes, we will activate our array, shatter the Mountain-Protecting Formation, and depart immediately."

A flash of joy crossed Li Ruohai’s face. He nodded and said, "Fine, I will inform the group. As long as we survive this wave, we can leave." After speaking, Li Ruohai shouted to the crowd, "Everyone, stand firm! The formation is ready. Once we endure this attack and the enemy's power wanes, we will activate our array, break the mountain's defenses, and leave at once!"

Zhao Hai did not interfere with Li Ruohai’s speech. The man could say what he liked; it mattered little. However, Zhao Hai became even more cautious of him. He knew well that the more Li Ruohai acted this way, the more likely he was plotting against him. Such a person was not to be trusted.

Upon hearing Li Ruohai’s announcement, cheers erupted throughout the manor. Many looked at Li Ruohai with gratitude, particularly those who hadn't witnessed Zhao Hai’s true power. They viewed Li Ruohai as their savior, unaware that Zhao Hai was the one behind it all.

Zhao Hai was unbothered by this. Through these events, he had forged a solid alliance with Zhao Wuji and Yan Bei. As long as the three of them stood together, he didn't care about the others. There was no need for many friends, provided one had a few truly reliable ones.

Li Ruohai glanced at the celebrating crowd and whispered with a smile, "Do not forget our agreement." His voice was so low only the two of them could hear. It was clear he wanted their conversation kept private. Whether he feared the demonic seed or others overhearing remained a mystery.

Zhao Hai smiled back and said, "Do not worry, I haven't forgotten. The formation still requires some final touches. I will go check on it. Once this attack ends, simply lead the people to the array." After saying this, Zhao Hai cupped his fists toward Li Ruohai and walked away. Li Ruohai watched his retreating figure, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

Zhao Hai returned to the formation site. A few people were still there, including Yan Bei, Zhao Wuji, Night Demon, and several cultivators who had come to assist. These helpers were novices in the art of formations, brought in to help Zhao Hai finish the work quickly.

Zhao Hai looked at them and spoke firmly, "Alright, I won't waste words. You all know we are about to leave. Be ready. It is best to be among the first to depart, as the danger will only increase the longer you stay. That is all." After finishing his speech, Zhao Hai signaled to Zhao Wuji and Yan Bei and stepped to the side.

The two followed him, sensing he had something private to say. Zhao Hai looked at them and lowered his voice, "Li Ruohai is definitely untrustworthy. He might target me, and I fear he will come for you as well. You must be extremely careful. When the formation activates, you two must leave first. I will be the last to go."

Yan Bei’s expression darkened. "No, we must leave together. It is far too dangerous for you to be the last one out. Li Ruohai might set a trap." Yan Bei had always suspected Li Ruohai wouldn't let them go easily. Zhao Hai had offended him several times, giving Li Ruohai a motive for murder. Yan Bei couldn't bear the thought of Zhao Hai staying until the end; the risk was too high.

"He’s right, staying behind is too risky. We should go as a group," Zhao Wuji added. He considered Zhao Hai a true friend and worried about him being the final person to leave. He knew that the longer one stayed, the more hazardous it became. Initially, the Spiritual Array Sect’s defenses might not react, but eventually, they would target whoever remained. The last person would face immense peril.

Zhao Hai shook his head. "No, I cannot leave first. I must preside over the array. Without me, the formation cannot hope to withstand the full might of the Spiritual Array Sect’s defenses. If that happens, none of us will escape. You two go first. Don't worry about me; I promise I will be fine. Trust me."

Zhao Hai had his own motives. Although Li Ruohai had handed over the Cultivation technique, the battle corpses were still in his possession. Zhao Hai knew Li Ruohai would move against him, but he was confident he could handle it. If he left early, it would trigger Li Ruohai’s suspicion and potentially an immediate attack, so he had to stay.

Seeing Zhao Hai’s resolve, the two realized they couldn't change his mind. They stopped trying to persuade him, knowing it was futile. They could only look at him and say, "Fine then. Take care of yourself."