Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 192 - 123: Royal Race Array Patterns, Vast Killing Intent!

Upon hearing this, the exceptional prodigy of Array Peak revealed genuine emotions. After a moment of reflection, he once again fixed his gaze on those faint array patterns and began to speak slowly.

"I wouldn’t dare call them insights, but from these ancient array patterns that are either incomplete or about to dissipate, I have sensed fluctuations from at least three different eras. These patterns were engraved by mighty figures from different times. They not only include patterns from defense arrays but also coexist with patterns from some kind of terrifying killing array."

"The oldest batch of these array patterns dates back to a time that can no longer be traced. The second batch is also extremely old, and it’s unclear what era they belong to. It’s hard to imagine what purpose this massive Border City served when it was first built."

After the prodigy of Array Peak finished speaking, his eyes reflected endless astonishment. The more he learned about these ancient array patterns, the more shocked he felt deep inside. What is the true purpose of this ancient Border City, and why would mighty figures from three different eras carve array patterns on it? All these remain unknown.

Additionally, why this ancient Border City would stretch across the edge of the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’ is also a mystery.

Is such an ancient Border City present in every ’Battle Domain,’ or only here? Both he and Ye Xiaofan could not say for sure.

However, upon hearing the other’s words, Ye Xiaofan nodded slightly. He, too, sensed the aura of array patterns from three different eras upon it, all ancient beyond imagination.

Of course, Ye Xiaofan didn’t rush to interrupt. Instead, he stood quietly by the side, as his intuition told him that the words of this prodigy of Array Peak were not yet finished.

As expected.

After a brief pause, the prodigy of Array Peak continued, "However, the third batch of ancient array patterns on it is the closest to us in time."

"I hope Senior Brother can enlighten me," Ye Xiaofan perked up upon hearing this. Indeed, sometimes being open-minded in seeking guidance can provide unexpected information.

The prodigy of Array Peak showed a hint of surprise and bewilderment in his eyes, seemingly just as astonished himself.

"I have seen similar array patterns in the Scripture Pavilion of Array Peak at the Divine Sword Sect, but these patterns aren’t used by the sect for practicing Array Dao; rather, they are for the disciples of Array Peak to observe."

"If I’m not mistaken, this third batch of ancient array patterns should be those used by the royal race of our Nanming Country."

"Royal race’s array patterns?" Ye Xiaofan was slightly startled by the revelation.

The Hundred Broken Mountain Range, although part of Nanming Country’s vast territory, is located at its very frontier, a remote place beyond the emperor’s reach. The appearance of royal race’s array patterns here is indeed quite unexpected.

This was also Ye Xiaofan’s first encounter with information related to the royal race.

"Indeed, they are royal race’s array patterns. In theory, the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’ restricts the entry of beings surpassing the ’Self-Slaying Realm,’ and though this ancient Border City is not within the ’Battle Domain,’ it lies within the ’Celestial Curtain.’ The beings capable of laying down such eternally enduring array patterns surely far exceed the ’Self-Slaying Realm.’

This suggests that the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain’ might not truly be limited to cultivators below the ’Self-Slaying Realm.’ At certain special times, this restriction could very well be lifted, but what these times are remains unknown.

Ye Xiaofan, too, was filled with bewilderment upon these words, standing in place, pondering for a long time, murmuring to himself, "Royal race’s array patterns, huh?"

The prodigy of Array Peak slowly turned around upon hearing this and said to Ye Xiaofan, "Junior Brother Ye, you shouldn’t be too surprised. As citizens of Nanming Country, everyone has a certain degree of reverence for the royal race. After all, they are the rulers of immense lands, seemingly distant from us, but not entirely out of reach."

After saying this, he continued, "At least around ’us,’ there are traces of the royal race."

"Oh? I hope Senior Brother can enlighten me," Ye Xiaofan immediately asked. Having been in the Divine Sword Sect for two and a half years, he had never heard any news about the royal race, and since the other party mentioned it now, it was naturally worth understanding.

According to this Senior Brother’s explanation, the ’around us’ he referred to actually meant the Divine Sword Sect itself.

Through the Senior Brother’s account, Ye Xiaofan learned that the winner of the previous First Holy Peak contest in the Divine Sword Sect was actually an unparalleled monster of the royal race. However, due to their unique status, they did not become the Divine Sword Sect’s Saint Heir or Saintess, yet they could cultivate using the sect’s resources.

In the strictest sense, this unparalleled monster of the royal race is also a part of the Divine Sword Sect, and they are currently within the ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain.’

This is quite usual, as the royal race, being the rulers of the Nanming Dynasty, though unable to directly command sect forces, have numerous intricate connections with them, signifying mutual dependence.

As for more information about this unparalleled monster of the royal race, the prodigy of Array Peak did not reveal much.

What Ye Xiaofan did not know was that this unparalleled demon fiend of the royal race that they mentioned would in the future significantly impact Ye Xiaofan’s life, even altering his life path, and he would soon intersect with this royal demon fiend in the ’Main Battle Domain.’

Regardless, after learning that royal array patterns had appeared here long ago in bygone eras, Ye Xiaofan felt this place seemed somewhat extraordinary.

Of course, these aren’t matters he can ponder right now. Currently, Ye Xiaofan’s primary agenda is resolving the task concerning the Array Master’s ’that link’ for Jiang Changqing and others.

The two chatted for a short while longer before parting ways.