freenovelworld Chapter 404: Magical Array Planning
Chapter 404: Magical Array Planning
With the permission of the headmaster, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen knew that time was running out, so they didn't dare to delay for a moment and rushed to the sect's weapon refining hall without stopping. In the weapon refining hall, all kinds of spiritual materials were in full view, emitting either dazzling or warm light. They were neatly arranged on the shelves according to their attributes and levels, as if a mysterious treasure world was waiting to be explored.
Yun Yao's eyes were sharp as she shuttled between the rows of shelves, carefully identifying each piece of spiritual material. She knew very well that the spiritual materials she selected this time would be directly related to the strength and durability of the defensive array, and she could not afford to be careless. When her eyes swept over a piece of black iron essence, a bright color flashed in her eyes. This piece of black iron essence was shiny black, and there was a faint spiritual power flowing on the surface. When touched, a heavy and tough breath came to her face. It contained powerful defensive spiritual power and was an excellent choice for arranging the core defense area of the array. Yun Yao carefully picked it up and put it into the storage bag that had been prepared long ago, as if she was holding the hope of the sect.
Chu Mochen was also not idle. With his profound knowledge of spiritual materials, he searched for materials that could amplify the effect of the magic circle on the shelf nearby. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw several soul-gathering crystals. These crystals were crystal clear, and there seemed to be spiritual mist surging inside, emitting soft blue light. Each piece contained extremely rich spiritual energy. Chu Mochen knew very well that arranging them at the key nodes of the magic circle could continuously attract the surrounding spiritual energy, provide continuous energy support for the magic circle, and make the magic circle's defense even more powerful. He quickly collected these soul-gathering crystals and met up with Yun Yao.
After selecting the spiritual materials for the Refining Hall, the two of them rushed to the Talisman Hall without stopping. The Talisman Hall was filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere. The walls were covered with talisman papers with complex runes drawn on them. Some runes were glittering, as if telling ancient secrets. On the shelves were placed various talismans that had been drawn, classified by function, including defense, attack, warning, and assistance.
Yun Yao gently picked up a defensive talisman and looked at it carefully. The rune lines on the talisman were smooth and mysterious, and faintly revealed a tenacious power. She knew very well that these talismans were drawn by the predecessors of the sect with great effort. Each one carried their spiritual power and wisdom, and could play an unexpected role at a critical moment. She selected some talismans with powerful defensive blessing effects. Once these talismans were activated, they could instantly form an indestructible shield to resist the enemy's attack.
Chu Mochen selected some attack and warning talismans. When the attack talismans are triggered, they can release a sharp spiritual power shock, causing damage to enemies close to the magic circle and disrupting their attack rhythm; the warning talismans can emit strong spiritual power fluctuations when the enemy approaches, reminding the defenders to prepare in advance. The two carefully put away the selected talismans to ensure that they are foolproof.
Everything was ready. They hurried back to the sect's treasury carrying these precious materials and talismans. At this time, the atmosphere in front of the treasury was as solemn as the calm before the storm. The disciples shuttled back and forth, carrying some spare defense materials, with tension and worry in their eyes. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and saw determination in each other's eyes. They took a deep breath and began to arrange the magic circle.
Yun Yao stood in the open space in front of the treasure house, her expression focused. She slowly closed her eyes, mobilized the spiritual power in her body, and gathered it at her fingertips. After a moment, she suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes shining, her hands flying, and the spiritual power flowed out from her fingertips like silk threads, lightly outlining complex and mysterious rune lines on the ground. These rune lines are winding and intertwined, forming mysterious patterns. Some are shaped like ancient beasts, exuding a majestic atmosphere; some are like stars, containing the mysterious power of heaven and earth. The runes flickered with light, as if whispering ancient secrets, echoing with the surrounding spiritual power, and gradually building the prototype of the magic circle.
Chu Mochen stood aside, paying close attention to Yun Yao's movements, while placing the selected spiritual materials precisely in specific positions. He held the black iron essence in his hand and carefully placed it in the core area of the magic array according to the previously agreed magic array layout. Every time he placed a piece of spiritual material, he would inject a trace of spiritual power to activate the powerful power contained in it, so that it would echo with the runes drawn by Yun Yao. As the black iron essence was in place, the surrounding spiritual power seemed to be attracted by some powerful force and began to gather here, forming a spiritual power vortex, and the air was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere.
Then, Chu Mochen placed the soul gathering crystals at the key nodes of the magic circle one by one. When the first soul gathering crystal was embedded in the ground, it instantly burst into a dazzling blue light, like the bright stars in the night sky, attracting the surrounding spiritual energy to swarm in. The spiritual energy flowed slowly along the rune lines drawn by Yun Yao like a lively stream, injecting endless vitality into the entire magic circle. As the soul gathering crystals were placed one by one, the light of the magic circle became more and more dazzling, and the soft light spread like ripples, reflecting the space around the treasure house like a dream.
Yun Yao's movements in drawing runes became smoother and smoother. She devoted herself to the construction of the magic circle. Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. Her face was slightly pale, but her eyes were extremely firm. She knew that she was responsible for the safety of the sect at this moment, and every rune could not be lost. When she drew a key rune, she encountered a blockage of spiritual power. The lines of the rune became intermittent, and the light began to flicker. Yun Yao's heart tightened, and she took a deep breath and forced her spiritual power to try to break through the blockage. Her hands trembled slightly, and the spiritual power surged wildly at her fingertips, launching a fierce contest with the resistance in the rune.
Chu Mochen noticed Yun Yao's abnormality and immediately came to her side. He stretched out his hand and gently held her wrist, slowly inputting his spiritual power into her body to support her. The spiritual power of the two merged in Yun Yao's body, and a powerful force instantly burst out, breaking through the obstruction of the runes like a surging tide. The rune lines became smooth again, shining brightly, exuding a reassuring atmosphere. Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen gratefully, and the two smiled at each other and continued to devote themselves to the arrangement of the magic circle.
When arranging the defensive runes, Yun Yao was very skilled, and she accurately embedded each defensive rune at the key intersection of the rune lines. Every time a rune was embedded, the rune would shine with a strong light, and the defensive power would increase accordingly. When the last defensive rune was in place, the entire formation seemed to be covered by an indestructible shield, and the light was dazzling and amazing.
Chu Mochen buried attack and warning talismans at specific intervals on the periphery of the magic circle. He carefully buried the attack talismans underground to ensure the sensitivity of the trigger mechanism. Once an enemy triggered it, it would instantly release a powerful spiritual impact. The warning talismans were placed in a conspicuous position so that they could sound an alarm as soon as the enemy approached.
As the runes lit up one after another, a huge and exquisite defensive magic circle gradually took shape. The soft light spread like ripples, guarding the treasure house tightly. However, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen knew that this was only a preliminary defense measure. Facing the powerful and unpredictable ghost demon, the road ahead was still difficult. They stood beside the magic circle, looking at the shining magic circle, with a sense of relief in their hearts, but also full of worries about the upcoming battle.
Yun Yao sighed softly and said, "Although the formation has been set up, I always have an ominous premonition. The power of the Shadow Demon is too mysterious. We can't take it lightly." Chu Mochen nodded slightly and responded solemnly, "You are right. We still need to be fully prepared and respond to possible emergencies at any time. I will discuss with the head of the sect and arrange some disciples to patrol the surrounding area, just in case."
Yun Yao agreed. Watching Chu Mochen's hurried departure, she turned her gaze to the magic circle. She walked slowly along the magic circle, carefully checking every rune and every spiritual material to ensure that there were no omissions. At this time, night gradually fell, and darkness surged like a tide, covering the sect. Only the defensive magic circle in front of the treasure house emitted a soft light, like an isolated island in the darkness, carrying the hope of the entire sect. Yun Yao clenched her fists tightly, and secretly made up her mind that no matter what the cost, she would defend this magic circle and protect the safety of the sect.
A moment later, Chu Mochen hurried back with several capable disciples. These disciples all looked serious, holding weapons, and began to patrol around the magic circle according to the established route. Chu Mochen came to Yun Yao and said, "The headmaster has already known about it. He has also arranged some elders to be on standby in the dark. If there is any situation, they will immediately support." Yun Yao nodded slightly, and her gratitude was overflowing with words: "That's great. With everyone's concerted efforts, we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."
The two of them also discussed some strategies for dealing with emergencies, such as how to quickly adjust the spiritual power output of the magic circle to strengthen the weak links if the shadow demon launched a surprise attack; how to repair the magic circle in time if the enemy used special means to interfere with the magic circle, etc. They considered every detail carefully and strived to be foolproof.
As the night deepened, the surroundings were completely silent, with only the gentle footsteps of the patrolling disciples and the occasional spiritual fluctuations of the magic circle. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen quietly stood guard beside the magic circle, their figures appearing particularly resolute under the light of the magic circle. Although they were exhausted physically and mentally, their eyes revealed a tenacious fighting spirit, always ready to meet the coming storm.
Suddenly, a chilly and biting wind whistled past, a foul smell filled the air, and the temperature suddenly dropped to freezing point. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were instantly alert and looked at each other with vigilance in their eyes. They knew that the vanguard of the Shadow Demon was probably coming soon. Yun Yao took a deep breath and quickly circulated her spiritual power to adjust her condition to the best, while paying close attention to the movement of the magic circle. Chu Mochen clenched the long sword in his hand, the sword body trembled slightly, and made a buzzing sound, as if he was also eager to fight. At this moment, they seemed to have become the last line of defense of the sect, putting life and death aside, just to protect everything behind them.