Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 79 - 71: Senior Brother, You’re Showing Off a Bit Too Much

Chapter 79: Chapter 71: Senior Brother, You’re Showing Off a Bit Too Much

On the vast Array Peak Martial Arts Arena, the moment dazzling colors illuminated the scene, thousands of terrifying arrays rose from the ground, the endless ocean-like Power of Heaven and Earth boiling over completely, as if the entire arena transformed into a boundless and ancient battlefield in an instant, with murderous intent soaring skyward.

Countless Divine Sword Sect Outer Peak disciples all stared unblinkingly at the Array Martial Arts Arena, each feeling a tingling sensation on their scalp, their hairs standing on end.

Even some unrivaled demon fiends who generally didn’t pay much attention to the Array Peak Array Battle Tournament awakened from their cross-legged meditation, unable to help but gaze toward the world stirred, their eyes full of shock.

"No wonder this is the most terrifying year for the Array Dao’s unparalleled geniuses; the Array Peak holds the Array Battle Tournament annually, and this is the scariest year yet."

"Why has the overall standard of Array Peak risen so much this year?"

Clearly, the overall standard for this year’s Array Battle Tournament can only be described as terrifying; even those veteran Array Peak disciples watching with curiosity displayed expressions of dread.

When many realized that the arrays rising from the arena ground were all Killing Arrays, countless old Array Dao disciples suddenly felt a twitch at their heart, as if witnessing some great terror.

"It’s insane, completely insane; this year’s new Array Peak disciples are lunatics, initiating so many Killing Arrays right off the bat. Lunatics, all of them."

"How can these junior disciples have such frightening array Dao talent? Within just eleven months, they’ve managed to set up Killing Arrays of this caliber?"

A large number of Array Peak veteran disciples widened their eyes, full of disbelief, while the other new Outer Peak disciples watched with their hearts pounding.

At this moment on the Array Peak Martial Arts Arena.

Streams of terrifying Power of Heaven and Earth, so fearsome it makes people shrink back in terror, displayed, unleashed a terrifying pressure that left everyone in intense fear, as if stepping into that world would instantly result in pulverization, leaving no bones behind.

Even Nangong Jianchen, observing the terrifying oceanic power mobilized by the arrays, had a drastic change in expression.

And the change in expression was not limited to Nangong; nearly all Divine Sword Sect disciples watching were similarly affected, even those unparalleled demon fiends from smaller peaks and the Holy Peak were taken aback, shocked by the terrifying and formidable nature of this cohort of Array Peak disciples.

Among the numerous new disciples from other Divine Peaks and Spirit Peaks, watching the Killing Arrays ascend to the heavens, each felt their mouths dry.

"So this is the Array Peak?"

A new disciple voiced in awe. In their hearts, they didn’t quite hold high expectations for the Array Peak disciples, believing that Array Peak only specialized in Array Dao among unparalleled geniuses; but no matter how terrifying the arrays, they’re ultimately not personal power, but merely mobilization of the Power of Heaven and Earth.

To most cultivators, as scary as arrays may be, they are far from reaching a level of supremacy; if one’s personal strength isn’t great enough, if the array fails, the consequences would be unimaginable—external power is just external power.

Little did they know, some terrifyingly heaven-defying Killing Arrays can potentially kill even a supreme existence, by the hands of an Array Master.

And some masters with profound Array Dao attainments can summon terrifying Killing Arrays with a mere wave of their hand, possessing the same terrifying power to sweep across the heavens.

Of course, these thoughts of new disciples are indeed not entirely wrong.

Array Masters spend most of their time specializing in Array Dao, hence their personal strength tends to be weaker than average cultivators, giving an overall perception of them being relatively weak.

The truth, however, is not so; this misconception exists because unparalleled geniuses in Array Dao are extremely rare. Thousands of years ago, Array Masters were also an incredibly formidable group.

At least at this moment, a large number of new disciples felt unprecedented fear.

"The current cohort of Array Peak disciples is truly monstrous. Heh, Ye Xiaofan, I wonder how you plan to compete with them." In the crowd, Li Chunyang gazed at the terrifying scenes within the Array Peak Martial Arts Arena, his lips slightly curving upward.

The more abnormal the new Array Peak disciples are, the dimmer the rest seem. To him, the successor of the Sword Saint would likely be overwhelmed with a single glance, allowing him to seize the opportunity to brutally step down, at which time, his cousin Li Chunyang will compete for the title of Sword Saint successor like taking candy from a baby.

But where someone is excited, someone else worries.

"Brother Nangong, why are these Array Peak disciples so strong? Does Brother Xiaofan still have a chance?" Shangguan Wan’Er asked anxiously.

Nangong Jianchen quickly calmed down upon hearing this, but still had a hint of shock in his eyes: "Don’t worry, trust Brother Ye; when has he ever disappointed anyone?"

Though he spoke with such assurance, Nangong Jianchen was equally uncertain in his heart; Ye Xiaofan’s talent in Sword Dao is indeed monstrous, but this Array Dao...

Nangong Jianchen couldn’t help but break out in cold sweat for Ye Xiaofan.

At a time when everyone’s attitudes varied across the board.

Within the Array Peak Martial Arts Arena.

Despite the Killing Array soaring around, Ye Xiaofan and his opposing senior brother didn’t rush into action.

The opponent first arrogantly smirked, then with an expression of helplessness, looked at Ye Xiaofan, slightly clasped his hands and said: "Before the array battle, allow me, Lin, to introduce myself briefly. After the array battle concludes, you’ll remember my name. I, who neither changes my given name nor alters my surname, am the Array Peak seventeenth Spirit Peak’s foremost genius, Lin Xuan."

"South Peak, Ye Xiaofan."

Ye Xiaofan saw the other party slightly clasp his hands and salute, and he returned the courtesy as well.

However, the Array Peak disciple named Lin Xuan coldly sneered, shook his head slightly, then with a wave of his big hand, countless array flags scattered forth.

They were palm-sized array flags, which expanded in the wind, disappearing into the surrounding void.

Ye Xiaofan looked up at those flags disappearing into the void, feeling endless waves of power from heaven and earth radiate around him.

He knew very well that this was a subtle reaction caused by the other party while arranging the array, and those so-called array flags hadn’t truly vanished into the void—they were merely hidden in a place not visible to the naked eye by the person setting the array.

This is the profoundness of the array. To break an array placed by an array master, the first step is to find all these array flags hidden in the void and identify the array hub, namely the main array flag. Only by destroying the main array flag at the array hub can a functioning array be broken.

This greatly tests an array master’s array-breaking skills, because once a mistake is made and an auxiliary flag instead of the hub flag is destroyed, the entire grand array will instantly retaliate fiercely, bringing even more terrifying attacks.

However, the Array Peak’s Array Battle Championship is not about these disciples tactically breaking others’ arrays, but about direct confrontation through arrays.

In other words, they can only use their own arrays to defeat their opponents, not merely unravel the arrays set by others.

Seeing the other party’s grand array take form, Ye Xiaofan did not hesitate and immediately waved his hand, releasing countless array flags. As the flags entered the void, they disappeared as well.

"You’ve learned quite well, but I wonder how your array skills measure up. Let me, the senior brother, enlighten you a bit," Lin Xuan said as he saw the situation, still unconcerned, with a hint of disdain, retreating gracefully.

As Lin Xuan retreated, an apricot yellow banner appeared in his hand.

This apricot yellow banner is key to controlling the entire grand array. Apart from the main array flag at the array hub, there are numerous auxiliary flags. The apricot yellow banner, also known as the array flag, controls the operation of the grand array.

It’s safe to say, whoever holds this banner controls the arranged grand array. It doesn’t require the array master to personally hold it.

At the moment, Ye Xiaofan also had a similar apricot yellow banner in his hand, quietly watching Lin Xuan from not far away.

These array flags were prepared in advance, so they didn’t need to be made on the spot, since engraving the patterns would take a lot of time.

To reduce the duration and increase the efficiency of the Array Battle Championship, Array Peak allowed these disciples to prepare the array flags they needed in advance.

Staring at Ye Xiaofan’s apricot yellow flag, Lin Xuan didn’t feel threatened; he seemed somewhat casual, even talking to his own array flag, explaining array knowledge to Ye Xiaofan.

"For an array master, there are three most difficult steps in forming a grand array."

"First is the making of the array flags."

Looking at his handcrafted array flags, Lin Xuan’s eyes showed a trace of pride and satisfaction, he seemed to revel in it.

"Don’t underestimate these flags as mere pieces; actually, they require considerable talent in Array Dao. Array masters must first comprehend the intricacies of each array pattern. This alone blocks countless non-array geniuses from entering the Array Dao."

"A competent array master must not only comprehend the necessary patterns but also perfectly engrave them onto their flags to meet the minimum requirement of invoking the power of attributes."

"Secondly, the array’s deduction, wanting to set up a grand array requires deducing it first, understanding its complex composition and operational key, which involves endless intricate and obscure elements like countless stars."

"The more advanced and terrifying the array, the harder it is to deduce, let alone arrange and set up. Not every array master can set up high-level arrays; this requires strong comprehension."

As Lin Xuan spoke, the pride in his eyes grew more vivid, repeatedly gazing at the flags he crafted himself.

"Thirdly, array setup, only after thoroughly deducing a grand array can breaking or setting an array be done in an instant."

"Fourthly, array modification, when an array master pushes a grand array to its limits, they can derive their own aspects, modifying the grand array to make it even more unpredictable, leaving other array masters at a loss for array breaking."

Ye Xiaofan quietly watched the other party, slightly furrowing his brows. It was obvious that the other party, being so casual and even educating him on array knowledge, clearly didn’t regard him as an opponent; otherwise, his demeanor wouldn’t be like this.

Moreover, it was evident that Lin Xuan had utmost confidence in the array he arranged, and his prideful satisfaction after achieving it was hardly concealable.

"Senior Brother Lin, are we fighting or not?" Ye Xiaofan couldn’t help but interrupt as Lin Xuan spoke more and more passionately.

At this, the latter seemed rather unhappy about Ye Xiaofan’s interruption.

But shortly after, he shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with the feeling that ’mud cannot support a wall’ and said, "Forget it, telling you this is useless. You may not understand, and even if you did, reaching that level is difficult—better to make a swift decision."

Ye Xiaofan bitterly smiled upon hearing this, completely bewildered by Lin Xuan’s maneuver.

This senior brother is a bit pretentious!