Translator: CinderTL
Xu Sanyan took a deep breath, slowly exhaling as he forcefully suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
This was merely a part of the formation, yet the implications were staggering.
The so-called Five Directional Array Eyes referred to the east, south, west, north, and center, with blood qi surging to the heavens serving as the formation core...
How could blood qi surge to the heavens?
Xu Sanyan saw only two words:
City Massacre!
It was simple: the more people died, the more blood qi would surge.
Five cities matching the required conditions would be selected. Once the Great Formation was complete, the day it activated would be the day no living creature within those cities would be spared.
What a ruthless formation!
The five cities had to correspond to the five directions, and their vast distances apart meant the formation's coverage would be unimaginably vast.
When the Great Formation is activated, everything within its range will be annihilated, resulting in countless deaths and casualties.
It would be akin to the actions of the four immortals thirty thousand years ago, whose methods caused blood to rain from the sky and brought devastation to all living beings.
If this formation succeeds, Xu Sanyan will solidify his reputation as the greatest demon lord of the age.
But he doesn't care. Mere reputation means nothing to him; why should he cherish such a trivial thing?
Huff...
Xu Sanyan rose, stretched his limbs, and exhaled a long, turbid breath.
Setting up the Great Formation is no overnight task. His immediate priorities remain breaking through to the Peak Stage of Soul Refinement and exploring the secret realm.
After a moment's thought, Xu Sanyan shouldered the secret realm fruit and strode out of the city.
The moment he stepped outside the city walls, his senses sharpened. His footsteps faltered slightly as he detected someone following him!
Whoosh—
Xu Sanyan's speed surged, and he vanished from his spot in the blink of an eye.
Behind him, an old man frowned deeply, scanning the surroundings, but found no trace of the figure.
In a secluded mountain valley, Xu Sanyan glanced around to ensure he was alone before beginning to dig a cave.
He paid little attention to the person who had been following him earlier. It was likely someone sent by the Wang Family to monitor him. Their cultivation level was roughly equal, and the complex terrain of the Chaotic Cloud Mountains made it easy to shake them off.
After finishing the cave, he meticulously arranged it.
Unfurling the banner, the dim light from the secret realm fruit illuminated the cavern. After a moment's thought, Xu Sanyan wrote several large characters on the ground:
"Wait for me here."
This message was for Lin Fan.
It had been ten days since Lin Fan entered the secret realm, and he still hadn't emerged. Xu Sanyan suspected this was due to the Great Formation.
The duration one could remain in the Secret Realm World depended on the amount of spiritual power infused into it.
Previously, Xu Sanyan had infused over half of his Qi Sea's spiritual power, allowing him to stay for about three days.
But this time, because he had used the fruit to disrupt the formation's flow, a massive amount of spiritual power had been absorbed, including all of Lin Fan's. That was why he hadn't returned yet.
"That kid... he really has a lucky fate."
Xu Sanyan shook his head helplessly. He had expended tremendous effort and resources to obtain the secret realm fruit, yet Lin Fan had effortlessly claimed a share through sheer luck. Such was the power of fortune.
Xu Sanyan believed that even if he had entered the Secret Realm World alone, he would have secured considerable benefits. This young man's celestial luck, turning misfortune into fortune, was truly enviable.
Years ago, on Great Solitary Mountain, Xu Sanyan had acquired a cultivation method focused on manipulating fortune. However, the method was severely restrictive and notoriously difficult to practice, leading him to abandon it early on.
Sigh...
To kill or not to kill?
Xu Sanyan hesitated, torn between his desire to eliminate Lin Fan and his apprehension about the young man's astonishing luck. If he failed to kill him, he would only create a formidable enemy for no gain.
Forget it. I won't kill him for now. He still has great use to me.
In the end, Xu Sanyan decided to spare Lin Fan.
With Lin Fan now completely obedient, he could be manipulated like a powerful magic artifact if used wisely. Moreover, when the time came to set up the Great Formation, he would need assistants, and Lin Fan would be perfectly suited for the task.
As he pondered this, Xu Sanyan pressed his palm against the secret realm fruit. With a surge of spiritual power, his entire being vanished from the spot.
Meanwhile,
Inside the secret realm, Xun Ancai squatted outside a mountain cave, gazing at the sky, showing none of the dignity expected of a clan chief.
She had been deeply conflicted these past few days, torn between the words of the clan elders and Brother Shitou.
"Ah..."
"Why couldn't you have been born a Dog Clan person?"
Xun Ancai sighed deeply.
"What did you say?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded in her ear. Overjoyed, Xun Ancai instantly forgot all her worries and threw herself into Xu Sanyan's arms, exclaiming happily,
"You're here!"
Xu Sanyan chuckled, embracing her tightly. He inhaled the faint scent of sweat on her skin and gently kissed her forehead.
"Did you miss me?"
"Yes!" Xun Ancai replied loudly, cupping Xu Sanyan's cheeks and scrutinizing his face. "You look thinner."
"And you seem stronger," Xu Sanyan remarked, feeling the force radiating from her body. He guessed she had received another blessing.
Xun Ancai puffed up with pride. "That's right! I've received my fifth blessing now. Impressive, huh?"
"Impressive! Come on, let's see just how impressive you are!" Xu Sanyan swept her into his arms and strode into the mountain cave.
"Mmm~ Woof!"
The Five-Headed Dog, looking dejected, was chased out of the cave and lay down to doze.
An hour later.
Xun Ancai lay sprawled on Xu Sanyan's chest, tracing circles with her finger. Xu Sanyan cradled her lithe waist, gently stroking her skin. Though she had rarely bathed in her life, her skin was surprisingly smooth and clean.
Xu Sanyan, catching his breath, said, "Bless me tomorrow."
"Mmm... uh..."
Xun Ancai was about to agree when Xun Shitou's words flashed through her mind. Brother Shitou had warned her to limit Xu Sanyan's blessings as much as possible, to keep him among the Dog Clan longer.
After all, once the Dog Clan lost its value, he would never return.
Though somewhat naive, Xun Ancai understood the truth in Brother Shitou's words, hence her hesitation.
"What's wrong?" Xu Sanyan sensed her hesitation and leaned down, tilting his head.
"N-nothing... I can bless you tomorrow."
Xun Ancai couldn't bring herself to refuse completely, still clinging to her fantasies.
Xu Sanyan pondered for a moment, then pushed Xun Ancai away and turned to rummage through his storage pouch. He pulled out a large handful of various magical artifacts—swords, blades, and other weapons—and dumped them onto the ground with a clatter, scattering about forty or fifty pieces across the cave floor.
These artifacts had all been obtained along with the young woman's undergarments.
"I made an agreement with the Old Clan Chief earlier: one hundred weapons for a blessing. Here are these for now; I'll bring the rest later."
Xun Ancai casually picked up a blade and swung it lightly within the stone cave. The blade sliced through the air as effortlessly as if cutting through tofu, meeting no resistance whatsoever.
Though these artifacts weren't particularly valuable, they were still magical artifacts, far superior to ordinary swords and blades in both strength and durability.
"Excellent!" Xun Ancai exclaimed, her face lighting up as she gazed at the gleaming blade. If the Dog Clan people had these, their overall strength would increase significantly, making hunting much easier.
"You're so kind!" Xun Ancai said, leaning in to kiss him. Xu Sanyan quickly raised a hand to block her chin.
Her breath smells terrible. Doesn't she ever brush her teeth?
(End of the Chapter)
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