Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8333: The great array (1)

Zhao Hai returned once more to Blood Gale Island. After a moment of contemplation, he made a sweeping gesture with his hand, summoning a massive bronze sword to his side. The heavy weapon shifted and transformed, taking the shape of a bald, towering man. Standing over five meters tall, the burly figure possessed a physique rippling with raw power, his bare skin showcasing dense layers of muscle.

"Tong Meng, flatten every structure on this island. Go!" Zhao Hai commanded. The giant acknowledged the order, turning toward a nearby wall which he promptly demolished with a single strike. He didn't stop there; he kicked down the remaining ruins and trampled the debris underfoot. He methodically crushed every stone until the earth was perfectly level, leaving nothing standing above the soil.

Watching the progress with a small smile, Zhao Hai walked toward the magic circle. Standing atop the formation, he called out, "Tong Meng, once the leveling is finished, you may rest. There is no need to wait for my return." A burst of white light erupted from the teleportation array, and Zhao Hai vanished. The muscular man cupped his fists toward the spot where his master had been before resuming his labor.

Zhao Hai materialized on Blood Wind Island. While also a relatively new territory, this island was significantly larger than Blood Gale Island, having been formed by merging several smaller landmasses. The primary authority here was Island Master Lei Xuan, supported by several Deputy Island Masters who were all experts of the same rank. Despite their status, their own islands were elsewhere, meaning they were required to follow Lei Xuan’s lead while stationed here.

In truth, it was common knowledge that these newly established islands lacked a permanent sovereign. Aside from a few refugees who had fled the West or Northwest seas to join the Bloody Massacre Sect, the majority were masters of the He islands. They didn't truly view these territories as their personal domains.

The Bloody Massacre Sect was currently in a difficult position; they possessed vast lands but lacked the manpower to hold them, forcing them into this arrangement. Lei Xuan and his peers had arrived at Blood Wind Island under these conditions. Lei Xuan proved to be a capable leader, being the first arrival among the masters. He immediately took charge of administration and began organizing the island's affairs with great efficiency.

The most pressing issue for Blood Wind Island was its broken defensive formation. When the island had originally been overrun, its protective arrays were shattered. The current residents were reinforcements gathered from various locations; though they lacked unity, they didn't dare challenge Lei Xuan. However, the absence of a defensive ward left everyone feeling vulnerable and exposed.

Upon his arrival, Zhao Hai requested an audience with Lei Xuan. Recognizing the importance of the visit, Lei Xuan ordered everyone to assist Zhao Hai immediately. Their priority was to restore the island’s defenses as fast as possible to regain a sense of security.

Knowing the reputations of both Zhao Hai and Lei Xuan, the islanders offered their full cooperation without hesitation. While the Bloody Massacre Sect maintained a specialized Dharma Array Hall for such repairs, the task was monumental. The sect was not primarily focused on the Dao of arrays, and their limited staff was overwhelmed. With so many Island Masters fallen and numerous defenses destroyed, the Dharma Array Hall simply couldn't keep up with the demand for repairs.

Furthermore, the merging of islands complicated the process. Existing Dharma formations designed for single islands were now obsolete because the landmasses had grown significantly. Re-establishing protection required completely new designs, the creation of specific formation talismans, and meticulous calibration. It was a time-consuming endeavor that couldn't be rushed.

Zhao Hai’s offer to restore the defensive formation was met with some skepticism, yet no one voiced their doubts. They cooperated partly out of respect for Lei Xuan and partly out of a desperate hope for success. If Zhao Hai succeeded, their safety would be guaranteed. Consequently, the islanders watched closely to see what he would do.

Ignoring the scrutiny, Zhao Hai focused on surveying the terrain. He gathered the existing array talismans and began drafting a new layout based on those components. He crafted any missing talismans himself, though for the most complex pieces, he requested aid from the sect’s resources. His goal was the rapid restoration of the island's shield.

In the Blood Sea Realm, most islands—excluding the ancient, primitive ones—manifested only after a cultivator reached the rank of Island Master. These landmasses often had irregular shapes. Blood Wind Island was particularly unique, originally consisting of three islands joined at the base but separated by deep canyons. Their curved, wave-like appearance had earned them their name.

Following the recent mergers, the shape had become even more peculiar. It now resembled three massive waves supporting a giant, boat-shaped landmass, resulting in a highly irregular and strange geography.

After finishing his survey, Zhao Hai finalized a design: the Five Ghost Sinister Wind Formation. This was a ruthless killing array. Once triggered, it would envelop the island in a terrifying gale. The air within would turn into blades of frost capable of instantly freezing a cultivator’s body, Cultivation, and divine sense. Weaker intruders would be shredded by the frigid winds, leaving behind nothing but frozen meat.

He chose this specific Yin wind formation because the jagged terrain of Blood Wind Island naturally complemented it. Additionally, the existing talismans could be adapted to this formation with minimal effort. No new talismans were required; he only needed a few Yin-attributed artifacts to stabilize the formation eyes.

While Zhao Hai was capable of creating far more intricate talismans, he chose not to. He understood the danger of appearing too talented in every field, so he intentionally held back his full capabilities.

Once the plan was set, he presented it to Lei Xuan, who gave his immediate approval. Zhao Hai then dedicated himself to the construction. Because of the ongoing conflict with the Dark Soul Sect, the Bloody Massacre Sect had an abundance of high-quality dark-attribute magical artifacts, making it easy to source the necessary components for the array.

As the talismans and artifacts were positioned, Zhao Hai performed the final tuning. He placed a black scimitar upon the central array disc at the main formation eye. Forming a hand seal, he shouted, "Formation!" He executed an Inner Binding Seal, imprinting the energy directly onto the blade. The scimitar rose into the air as the disc beneath it began to spin. This motion caused all the surrounding talismans to shift and lock into their optimal positions. The rotation ceased, and the scimitar descended, hovering half a meter above the disc.

Exhaling deeply, Zhao Hai turned to Lei Xuan. "Martial Uncle, it is finished. Have the men bury the talismans now. I will provide the control manual shortly." After bowing, he stepped aside to record the instructions onto a Jade slip.

Lei Xuan directed his subordinates to secure the talismans while looking at Zhao Hai with genuine amazement. Only ten days had passed since Zhao Hai's arrival, yet he had completed a formidable-looking array in record time. The strange aura emanating from the scimitar and the formation disc suggested great power.

Once the recording was done, Zhao Hai handed the Jade slip to the elder. "Martial Uncle, these are the instructions for the formation. Please review them." The array was potent but designed for ease of use, making the manual straightforward.

Lei Xuan scanned the contents and nodded, then looked at Zhao Hai curiously. "Little Hai, you mentioned you’ve studied the techniques of the Spiritual Array Sect. Could you refine Yin souls into this formation to act as controllers? Wouldn't that reduce energy consumption and boost the array's lethality?"

Zhao Hai paused, looking slightly hesitant. "Martial Uncle, while that is possible, we are dealing with a large-scale island defense. The formation is powerful and covers a vast area. While minor eyes are easy to manage, the five primary formation eyes require exceptionally strong Yin souls. Ordinary spirits would be torn apart by the internal pressure of the array. Finding souls strong enough for this refinement is no simple task."