Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8334: Magic array (1)

Upon listening to Zhao Hai’s explanation, Lei Xuan nodded in agreement. "That shouldn't be an issue. I have the Yin soul ready. Is it possible to refine the Yin soul into the array immediately? If you integrate the Yin soul into the formation, will it change how the array is controlled?"

Zhao Hai responded, "Uncle-Master, incorporating the Yin soul will significantly enhance the formation's power. This specific setup is known as the Five Ghost Freezing Wind Formation. Once the Yin soul is added, its potency increases, yet it becomes much simpler to manage. At that point, you only need to issue commands, and the Yin soul will handle the rest. It is as if the formation has developed a spirit; it ceases to be a mere mechanical array and becomes more like one of your subordinates."

Lei Xuan’s eyes lit up with interest. With a flick of his wrist, several Jade bottles materialized. These black containers were shaped like gourds and sealed with yellow talismans, yet they still emanated a ghostly and unsettling aura.

Holding out a few of the gourds, Lei Xuan spoke in a low voice, "I have a few Yin souls here. Examine them to see if they are suitable. If they are, you should use them now. As you are aware, people like us possess little knowledge regarding the Dao of arrays. If refining Yin souls into the formation truly makes it easier to command while simultaneously boosting its strength, that would be ideal."

“Understood, Martial Uncle!” Zhao Hai nodded. He then took possession of the Jade bottles. These were not the typical bottles used for pills; they were ghost-raising bottles, specifically crafted by cultivators to house spirits. Cultivators often captured naturally occurring ghosts for various uses, storing them in these bottles to ensure they were ready for future needs.

Checking the bottles with his divine sense, Zhao Hai noted that the spirits within were not malicious ghosts, but standard souls. Despite being ordinary, they were quite robust, clearly having belonged to cultivators in life. Crucially, they lacked any lingering resentment. Having been kept in the ghost-raising bottles for a significant duration, their hostility had faded away.

While Yin souls and malicious ghosts share the same origin, they differ greatly. A cultivator who dies naturally leaves behind a Yin soul devoid of evil aura, which typically dissipates quickly. However, if a cultivator is murdered, their soul carries a fragment of hostility, making them aggressive and prone to combat. If such souls manifest in areas where Yin Qi gathers, they transform into malicious ghosts that are highly volatile.

Whether they are simple ghosts or malicious ones, they generally lack memory and act purely on instinct. Ghosts are easier to manipulate, whereas malicious ghosts are difficult to handle due to their intense evil aura. To remedy this, cultivators place captured malicious ghosts into ghost-raising bottles. The arrays within these bottles gradually erode the malevolence, transforming them into ordinary Yin souls while strengthening them, making them far more versatile.

The spirits provided to Zhao Hai had clearly been refined in this manner, as they were free of hostility and ready for use. He informed Lei Xuan, "These will work perfectly. Martial Uncle, I will begin the process now. Once I have refined the Yin spirits into the formation, I will explain the updated control methods to you."

Zhao Hai selected five of the ghost-raising bottles and returned the remainder to Lei Xuan. He then flew toward the four primary array eyes. At each location, he unsealed a bottle, released the Yin soul, and refined it directly into the array eye. The procedure was straightforward and efficient. Before long, the four secondary nodes were completed.

Finally, Zhao Hai returned to the central hub of the formation. Opening the final bottle, he released the spirit and used a series of hand seals to drive the ghost into the curved blade. While the previous four spirits were merged with the array eyes, this specific soul was anchored to the weapon itself.

As the Yin spirit entered the scimitar, a flash of black light erupted from the blade. It shuddered twice, appearing almost sentient, before settling into a calm state. Zhao Hai did not pause; his fingers flew through a new series of hand seals. He shouted, "Fight! People! Formation! Forward! Success!" With his command, the final seal was hammered into the scimitar. The weapon vibrated violently as the talismans and array eyes across the entire formation pulsed with black light before vanishing from sight.

Withdrawing his hands, Zhao Hai exhaled deeply. After sensing the state of the formation, he nodded in satisfaction. He then recorded information onto a Jade slip and handed it to the Elder. "It is finished, Martial Uncle. This contains the new instructions for controlling the array. Please take a look."

Lei Xuan scanned the contents of the Jade slip, his eyes widening in shock. "I can actually take this saber with me? As long as I am on the island, I can command the array from any location? Is such a thing truly possible?" He looked at Zhao Hai with genuine amazement. It was common knowledge that the core of an array was fixed and immovable. For Zhao Hai to create a formation where the control catalyst was mobile was truly revolutionary.

Zhao Hai chuckled softly. "This is the unique profoundness of the Spiritual Array Sect's techniques. Martial Uncle, you may rest easy knowing it functions perfectly. Feel free to test it now." Though Zhao Hai had intentionally limited the power of this formation, it was still vastly superior to standard defensive arrays.

Lei Xuan nodded and summoned the scimitar into his hand with a wave. He then performed a master recognition ritual by injecting a thread of his spiritual awareness into the blade, ensuring the array would only obey him. He repeated this process for the other array eyes, securing his total control over the system.

Gripping the scimitar, Lei Xuan flew into the air. With a single thought, a thick black mist erupted around the island's perimeter. As the fog churned, the sound of howling winds filled the air. To the astonishment of the disciples below, the gale was filled with countless wind blades shaped like scimitars, moving at blinding speeds. It was obvious to any observer that the lethality of these blades was immense.

The disciples were initially stunned, but their shock quickly turned into jubilation. This meant the island's defensive Dharma array was operational and incredibly potent. The realization sparked excitement across the island, with many disciples cheering at the newfound security.

Their joy was well-founded. The geopolitical climate in the West and Northwest seas was precarious. Even with internal conflicts settled, external threats remained a constant source of anxiety. Now that a powerful defensive array protected them, they felt a profound sense of relief.

Lei Xuan observed the black mist with satisfaction. With another mental command, the fog thickened, and spectral forms began to manifest within. These malicious ghosts shrieked as they brandished machetes, patrolling the array in a way that sent chills down the spine.

Suddenly, these spirits merged together, forming five massive entities. Each malicious ghost stood over a thousand meters tall, clad in heavy armor and wielding dual scimitars. It was clear that these guardians possessed incredible offensive and defensive capabilities, far beyond what an ordinary cultivator could hope to face.

Lei Xuan stared at the five giants, a trace of shock in his eyes. Their strength surpassed his expectations; he sensed that each of these spectral guardians was roughly as powerful as he was, a fact that truly startled him.

When Lei Xuan stowed the scimitar, the black mist and the ghosts vanished instantly, returning the island to its peaceful state. However, the disciples remained energized. They understood that a mountain-protecting formation couldn't run indefinitely, but knowing it was ready provided immense comfort. Groups of cultivators could be seen eagerly discussing the impressive display.

Lei Xuan ignored the commotion and turned back to Zhao Hai. "Little Hai, follow me." Zhao Hai complied, following the Elder toward the center of the island. They soon reached a modest courtyard located near the primary array eye.

The courtyard contained a simple two-room structure. The outer room served as a small sitting area, while the inner room was a sparse meditation chamber containing only three futons. It was a place designed for quiet Cultivation.

Taking a seat on a futon, Lei Xuan looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Little Hai, your proficiency in magical formations exceeds my wildest guesses. I must ask, would you be willing to assist in setting up arrays on the other islands? You are aware of the Sect's current predicament. The Array Hall is overwhelmed, and our island defenses desperately need restoration. Will you help us?"