Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8336: 313-formation _1

Upon hearing Guna's response, Zhao Hai replied quickly, "That is plenty. Thank you, Martial Uncle. I shall begin immediately." Zhao Hai didn't want to linger. He understood the gravity of their current circumstances. Although their islands had recently merged, the previous conflict had left the members of the Bloody Massacre Sect feeling vulnerable. A pervasive sense of crisis hung over everyone. The faster the defensive magical formation was established, the sooner the disciples would feel secure. Efficiency was paramount, so Zhao Hai aimed to start his work without delay.

Guna nodded his approval. "Very well, you may go. Actually, I will accompany you to personally inform the staff. Let’s move." He stood up, guiding Zhao Hai and Yan Bei out of the courtyard. The two followed closely as they made their way outside.

Once outside, Guna summoned the individuals responsible for the island's management. Shortly after, a group of more than a dozen appeared. These men were all in the Refinement Realm and of advanced age. Having missed their chance to become Island Masters, they served as presiding Elders. While Guna held the title of Island Master, these Elders handled the daily administrative duties.

The group offered their salutes upon reaching Guna. Waving a hand, Guna addressed them, "I believe Zhao Hai needs no introduction to you all. I’ve called you here to outline our next steps. Zhao Hai is tasked with reconstructing our island-protecting formation. I have authorized this, and I expect your full cooperation. Is that understood?"

The Elders voiced their agreement, though their eyes remained fixed on Zhao Hai. They had heard rumors of him but never met him in person. Doubts flickered in their minds as they learned he would be restoring the defensive array. An island-protecting formation was no trivial matter; it was the island's most critical lifeline. If the Cultivation of the array was flawed, the residents would be the first to pay the price. They looked at the young, seemingly weak Zhao Hai and wondered if he truly possessed the skill to set up such a massive mountain-protecting formation.

Guna sensed their skepticism. His expression darkened as he barked, "Listen well. Your sole duty is to assist Zhao Hai. He has already successfully restored the protective formation of Blood Wind Island. His mastery of magical formations far exceeds your comprehension. In this project, his word is law. To disobey him is to disobey me. Yan Bei will be supervising the process. If anyone dares to act out, you will answer to me."

The Elders felt a sudden chill from Guna’s stern warning. They quickly bowed, saying, "Yes, Island Lord. We will cooperate to the best of our abilities." None dared to cross Guna. Despite his retreat during the last great battle, his reputation remained formidable. Surviving an encounter with Bai Xin was viewed as a badge of honor rather than a failure. Some even whispered that Guna’s power rivaled that of the Eight Great Elders. Consequently, his authority was absolute, and their doubts were silenced.

Guna nodded before turning back to Zhao Hai. "Little Hai, I am placing everything in your hands. You are the commander here. We lack deep knowledge of formations, so the safety of Blood Bone Island rests on your shoulders. If you require anything at all, tell me. If I don't have it, I will find a way to procure it immediately."

After Zhao Hai acknowledged the instructions, Guna returned to his courtyard. Once he was gone, the Elders turned their attention to Zhao Hai. Zhao Hai met their gaze with a friendly smile. "I am honored. I will be relying on the Elders' assistance in the coming days," he said graciously. He knew he held the Island Lord's authority, but he saw no need to be arrogant. Using a position of power to bully others was not his way.

The Elders felt a wave of relief at Zhao Hai’s polite demeanor, and their initial resentment faded. Zhao Hai continued, "Elders, since this concerns the defense of Blood Bone Island, I will be direct. Please organize your men to excavate all the formation talismans from the original island-protecting formations. This includes those from Blood Bone Island and all the other merged islands. Can this be done?"

The Elders nodded in unison. One replied, "That is manageable. While many lives were lost, the Sect still possesses the original blueprints for the island's protective formations. We can use those to locate the buried talismans."

Zhao Hai nodded. "Excellent. I’ll leave that to you. Senior Brother Yan Bei and I will survey the current landscape to design a formation perfectly suited for this terrain. Please proceed." As the Elders left to organize the work crews, Zhao Hai and Yan Bei took to the sky to map the island's new geography.

The merged Blood Bone Island was massive and possessed a unique silhouette. From above, it resembled a charging wild boar, complete with a head, limbs, and a tail. It was an unusual terrain, but workable for a skilled formation master.

Upon finishing their survey, Zhao Hai spoke to Yan Bei. "The Six Harmonies Formation is the best fit for Blood Bone Island. It provides immense power. Big Brother Yan, please return to Island Lord Guna and request six Dark Souls. Also, ask for six magic tools—those from the Ghost Sect will suffice. Since they are of little use to us otherwise, we can use them as anchors for the formation. I will go check on the progress of the talisman recovery."

While Yan Bei went to fulfill the request, the Elders returned with the salvaged talismans. Zhao Hai inspected the haul and nodded. "This is sufficient. We should have the array functional within a few days. You may rest for now. I will draft a blueprint and distribute it. Once you have it, follow my markings to dig the specific sites for the new array talismans."

The group agreed. Zhao Hai waited in the city until Yan Bei returned with the spirits and magical weapons. After confirming the quality of the six tools, Zhao Hai retreated to a quiet room with Yan Bei. He began the meticulous process of drafting a map, marking every mountain and valley he had memorized to ensure the talismans were placed with absolute precision. It was a grueling task that occupied him for five full days.

Once the blueprint was perfected, Zhao Hai summoned Yan Bei and the Elders. He instructed the Elders to copy the map and begin digging the pits at the exact depths and locations specified.

The task was simple for Cultivators, and the holes were prepared quickly. Zhao Hai personally inspected the work, correcting a few errors in depth and alignment. Once satisfied, he began the painstaking process of placing each talisman into its designated pit. He forbade them from burying the talismans yet, as final adjustments were required.

Finally, he moved to the primary array core, placing the central items and a small formation flag. Standing at the heart of the formation, Zhao Hai began to weave his Qi. He shouted, "Formation!" and struck the air with an Inner Binding Seal. The energy flowed into the main array eye, causing every talisman across the island to glow as they synchronized. When the central flag began to vibrate and rotate on its own, Zhao Hai knew the alignment was perfect. "Bury them now!" he commanded.

With the talismans secured, Zhao Hai integrated the Dark Souls into the six secondary eyes and the main core. He refined the souls together with the suppressive magical items. The central formation banner shrank until it was only a meter tall. After testing the flow of Qi to ensure the defense was active, he took the banner and a Jade Slip to report to Guna.

Guna received them in the living room. Seeing their return, he smiled and asked, "Little Hai, how is the formation? Do you require any more materials? Do not hesitate to ask." Though he suspected the work was nearly done, he remained anxious to ensure everything was perfect.

Zhao Hai smiled back. "Martial Uncle, the formation is complete. This flag controls the entire array, and this Jade Slip contains the instructions for its operation." He handed the items to Guna. Having gained experience from his work on Blood Wind Island, he had completed this task even more efficiently.

Guna was stunned. He took the banner and the Jade Slip, immediately scanning the slip with his mental energy. After a moment, he looked at Zhao Hai with wide eyes. "Is this truly possible? Can it really reach this level of power?"

Guna struggled to process the information. The Six Harmonies Formation described in the slip was significantly more potent than the original island-protecting formation. He was shocked not only by its defensive strength but also by how remarkably simple it was to operate.