The Formation-Breaking Cone-If You Won't Let Me Leave, Then None of Us Will Leave!

The Human Race group arrived in Linked Grand Array and peered around to observe the situation.

To their surprise, they found that there wasn't a single Demon Beast in sight.

"Hahaha, those Sea Race creatures are clever; they actually hid beforehand."

Crane Cry True Monarch Heming chuckled, "They must have been intimidated by Daoist Xiao's imposing presence and dare not show themselves."

These words immediately elicited a burst of hearty laughter.

Having successfully dealt with the Thirty-Six Revolving Cold Smoke Golden Talisman, everyone was very happy and naturally became much more relaxed.

"If you ask me, these Great Demon are still not smart enough."

Iron Fan True Monarch chimed in, "If they were a little smarter, they should have fled by now instead of staying and putting up a stubborn resistance."

"To be honest, I have a family heirloom Steamed Crab Secret Recipe."

"In the past, it was simply impossible to find fourth-tier demon crab meat as a raw material."

"If we can catch one this time, this family secret recipe will finally have a purpose, and everyone will be able to enjoy a delicious meal."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed that after breaking the formation, they would keep an eye on the two crabs and try to capture them both.

However, amidst the joy...

Gang Yuan True Monarch promptly reminded them, "This Linked Grand Array seems to have undergone new changes. We must be careful that the Sea Race doesn't use it to set up an ambush."

"To overcome this challenge, we'll need everyone to work together."

He not only wanted to warn everyone not to underestimate the enemy, but he also discovered that the distribution of restrictions within the Linked Grand Array had been adjusted compared to before.

This was naturally Hai Hong's response.

In the month following the release of the golden talisman, the Sea Race were not idle; instead, they took the opportunity to fine-tune the structure of the formation.

Although there's not much that can be changed overall.

However, many details have shifted from the original balance between offense and defense to a more defensive layout.

The two most obvious changes are that the connection Yin Yang Two Forms has been strengthened and the number of defensive restrictions has been increased.

The former allows for easier manipulation of the Five Elements Spiritual Power to defend against enemies.

The latter sacrificed offensive capabilities to enhance the sturdiness of the Array Foundation.

It can be said that both of these modifications were responses made by Hai Hong based on the actual situation after the Human Race's first charge.

Although such changes may seem insignificant and may not necessarily have any effect.

However, in many cases, details can determine success or failure.

Hai Hong's meticulous arrangements soon gave Gang Yuan True Monarch a headache.

"Damn it, the Sea Race seem determined to defend themselves to the death."

Han Chuan True Monarch also noticed the anomaly. "Could it be that they're trying to buy time by using the great formation?"

"Could it be that they are secretly plotting something big?"

To cultivators skilled in formations, the way the Sea Race handled the formations was tantamount to them openly employing a tortoise-like tactic.

That is, it actively hides its sharp teeth and claws, determined to retreat into its shell and hold its ground.

Under normal circumstances, this would actually be a good thing.

The logic is simple: offense is the best defense, and simply retreating is a dead end.

Looking at all the Mountain Protecting Grand Array formations in the world, the most crucial element is always the offensive means that can threaten invading cultivators.

But given the current situation, no one is quite happy.

"Daoist Gang Yuan, didn't you say the day before yesterday that you had already prepared the Nine Extremes Yuan Magnetic Great Array?"

Iron Fan True Monarch hurriedly asked, "With the power of the Yuan Magnetic Great Array, breaking through this Linked Grand Array shouldn't be a problem, right?"

In the Compassion Sea, the Nine Extremes Yuan Magnetic Great Array is renowned for its power and prestige.

However, in reality, most people have only seen related descriptions in ancient books, but have never seen the actual object with their own eyes.

Therefore, Gang Yuan True Monarch could only explain, "Although we can try to break the formation with the formation itself, the efficiency might not be enough."

"The most powerful aspect of the Nine Extremes Yuan Magnetic Great Array lies in two points."

"The first point is that it can limit the enemy's Spirit Artifact, which are forged from gold, silver, bronze, or iron, or have an excessive proportion of them."

"The second point is that the Yuan Magnetic Power can be used to restrain and bind those who attempt to break through the formation, making it difficult for them to escape."

"But given the current situation of the Sea Race, I'm afraid neither of these two advantages will be easy to utilize."

After all, most Sea Race don't possess Spirit Artifact; they rely on their own claws and teeth for daily use.

Moreover, they have all hidden themselves away, and not a trace can be seen, so they are naturally not afraid of the binding Yuan Magnetic Power.

Without these two major advantages, even the most elite formation will inevitably feel powerless.

"It's okay, let's try it out first whether it works or not."

Xiao Chen, however, had already seen a glimmer of hope. "Let's start with the Fire Array closest to us and dismantle it first."

However, it is necessary to first take time to explore the specific changes within the formation.

In the end, the group did not choose to charge into the formation directly that day. Instead, Gang Yuan True Monarch and Han Chuan True Monarch first gathered information.

Only Xiao Chen ventured a few dozen feet deeper before retreating to test the formation and the Sea Race ' reactions.

First and foremost, it can be confirmed that the fire walls inside are indeed less powerful.

It used to look decent, but now it can barely be considered fourth-tier, making it much easier to defend against.

Secondly, even if Xiao Chen entered the formation alone, no Great Demon jumped out from the shadows to ambush him.

It seems the Sea Race were truly terrified by the Mechanical Grappling Claw and had no intention of giving him any more chances.

Early the next morning.

Everyone now had a large amount of fourth-tier spirit ore.

"These are all fourth-tier spiritual materials needed to forge the new Formation Flag. I would appreciate it if you fellow cultivators could help me with them."

Gang Yuan True Monarch then gave instructions on the forging requirements. "This part must be compressed to the size of a walnut, and all the red Impurities inside must be melted away..."

Silver Hair True Monarch asked with some curiosity, "Hasn't the Yuan Magnetic Great Array already been prepared?"

Gang Yuan True Monarch explained, "These are not Formation Flag for setting up an array; rather, they are tools for breaking an array."

"Over the past few days, Junior Brother Han Chuan and I have been thinking a lot about the Array Foundation we brought out earlier."

"Over time, we've come to discover some of its unique characteristics."

"If we can specifically create Formation Flag to suppress the links within, it should greatly help us break through the formation."

In short, everyone's previous efforts in attacking the formation were not in vain; the Array Foundation they built were useful.

Another day was spent preparing the new Formation Flag.

On the fourth day, Gang Yuan True Monarch activated his spirit ship, circling the Sea Race Linked Grand Array to deploy the Nine Extremes Yuan Magnetic Great Array, and then rammed it hard into it.

"Thump!"

The moment the two collided, an exceptionally heavy thud was produced, and a powerful surge of Spiritual Power swept across hundreds of miles in an instant.

This caused everyone present to tremble involuntarily.

The thousands of Mid-Grade Spirit Stone that had been prepared beforehand were consumed in an instant, all of which turned into pure Spiritual Power and dissipated.

Part of this powerful force was used to reinforce the Yuan Magnetic Great Array itself, while the other part directly rushed into the Linked Grand Array, triggering a series of explosions.

However, soon after, colorful flashes of light appeared at the edge of the explosion.

Streams of the Five Elements Spiritual Power surged from behind in a specific order, forming a solid city wall.

At the same time, the entire Linked Grand Array was affected.

On the other side, a great deal of Fire Spiritual Power suddenly appeared in the Fire Array. Then, through the connection of the array, it began to repair the damaged restrictions on its own.

"Everyone, remember your positions and move up slowly."

Gang Yuan True Monarch held a Formation Flag in each hand, with sixteen small flags stuck behind him, and directed the crowd to advance according to plan from the center.

Xiao Chen stood at the forefront, and upon hearing this, he also led a new Formation Flag and stepped into the Linked Grand Array at a steady pace.

Entering this place again, the feeling is completely different.

When he tried to break through the formation earlier, he would immediately be suppressed by the Great Dao of the Five Elements Formation as soon as he stepped into it.

That feeling of being restricted and constrained was very obvious and extremely uncomfortable.

However, this time, before the suppressive force could be applied, the Formation Flag in his hand glowed slightly, emitting a faint red spiritual light.

Immediately afterwards, the oppressive force around them miraculously weakened by two points.

Xiao Chen could clearly feel that the pressure he was under had lessened considerably.

He soon discovered that as the Formation Power was restricted, the Spell Power he cast also increased significantly.

Originally, the Five Elements Spell only had half their power within the Linked Grand Array, but now they have been restored to seventy percent.

Not only him, but all the other Human True Lord also felt the same change.

"Great! Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood!"

Iron Fan True Monarch was very pleased. "Now that we have the new Formation Flag, it will be much easier for us to dismantle the Array Foundation. Breaking through the Linked Grand Array is just around the corner."

Unfortunately, he was too happy too soon.

On the entire fourth day, the group had only destroyed thirty-five Array Foundation in total, averaging about four and a half per person.

The outermost Fire Array alone has a total of 270 Array Foundation.

Unlike a single formation, it will collapse on its own once a certain Array Foundation is removed.

This Fire Array, as part of Linked Grand Array, requires the destruction of all 270 Array Foundation to be completely eradicated.

In other words, at this rate, it will take everyone another seven to eight days of hard work to solve the first formation.

That's why the progress is so slow.

This is because on this day, everyone destroyed a total of more than 700 restrictions, and these were more than 700 array restrictions protected by the Earth Vein Qi.

After fully transitioning to defensive mode.

Not only did Hai Hong significantly increase the number of restrictions, but by utilizing the enhanced Yin Yang Two Forms, it could also remotely repair damaged restrictions.

No one could have imagined that these two small changes would cause such a big problem.

This meant that the Human Race had to put in several times, or even ten times, more effort to dismantle each Array Foundation.

Fortunately, the new Formation Flag also freed up some combat power; otherwise, it would have been even more difficult.

"Oh dear, isn't this a bit too slow?"

Cloud Vortex True Monarch estimated, "If the subsequent steps are just this troublesome, it might take us another two months just to dismantle this Linked Grand Array."

Even Crane Cry True Monarch couldn't help but sigh, "The Earth Vein Qi here is a bit too abundant."

"The supply has been almost continuous throughout the entire day, and I've wasted at least half of my true energy on it."

It's quite absurd, actually. It's at sea, but the bottom of this island happens to be connected to the earth's veins.

"Isn't this going a bit too slowly?"

Iron Fan True Monarch asked, "Is there any other way to speed up our advance?"

However, even Gang Yuan True Monarch could only shake his head. "This is, after all, Fourth-tier Grand Array, and this is the limit of what we can currently achieve."

He was out of options.

If such a massive formation were so easy to handle, it would have been obsolete long ago.

It is precisely because of its exceptional sturdiness and indestructibility that it has been able to endure and be passed down through generations.

"It's okay, I think the current progress is just right."

This time it was Xiao Chen's turn to encourage everyone. "Besides, this is only the first day. As we get more familiar with it, our speed will naturally increase."

Sure enough, in the following days, everyone's efficiency improved significantly.

On the fifth day, forty-one Array Foundation were eliminated.

On the sixth day, forty-four Array Foundation were eliminated.

However, by the seventh day, efficiency had plummeted again, with only thirty-three Array Foundation being dealt with.

Something doesn't feel right.

Qian Shu True Monarch noticed a new problem. "The further we go, the denser the Earth Vein Qi seems to become."

"This can't go on."

Crane Cry True Monarch, however, sensed something was amiss. "Why does it feel less like Earth Vein Qi and more like the remaining Array Foundation have become even more solid?"

Gang Yuan True Monarch confirmed his conjecture. "The Earth Vein Qi has indeed increased slightly, but it has almost no impact."

"The problem lies on the other side."

He then proceeded to explain a series of principles governing array formations.

The gist is that on either side of the Sea Race Grand Array, there is a set of Great Dao of the Five Elements with opposite yin and yang, and they are strongly interconnected.

With the destruction of the Fire Array on this side, the two sides are now in a state of imbalance.

Guided by the core of the formation, the Five Elements Power from the other side will surge over in an attempt to restore this imbalance.

Specifically, this means there is more Earth Vein Qi, and the Array Foundation is more difficult to destroy.

Finally, on the twelfth day, the group managed to completely remove the Fire Array.

It ended up taking one day longer than the initial eight days.

"This can't go on."

Iron Fan True Monarch estimated. "If we continue to dismantle it step by step, the imbalance on both sides will only become more and more serious."

"The remaining four great formations will take at least another month and a half to complete."

"Plus, we still have to deal with the array connections in the middle, two months might not be enough."

If this is the final outcome, then all that effort everyone put in before—clearing the fog and creating new Formation Flag —seems to have been for nothing.

Xiao Chen asked directly, "Daoist Gang Yuan, I have a question."

"You said before that this kind of Linked Grand Array would collapse if the basic formations on both the left and right sides were removed."

"So, can we start by attacking the Fire Array on the other side?"

Gang Yuan True Monarch first nodded, then shook his head.

Then he explained softly, "Theoretically, it's certainly feasible, but the problem is that the Sea Race clearly know this too."

"Therefore, the Five Elements formations on their left and right sides are all reversed."

"The Fire Array on the other side is not on the outer edge, but is protected right in the center."

Hai Hong certainly wouldn't make such a basic mistake.

"That's how it was supposed to be."

Xiao Chen immediately understood. "Then I'd appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Gang Yuan could mark the location of the Core Array Foundation of the enemy's Fire Array on the sea chart for me."

"Even if you're unsure, you can still estimate, as long as it's close enough."

"I happen to have a magical artifact on me that can remotely manipulate Array Foundation; I'll test its effectiveness."

Um?

Gang Yuan True Monarch was taken aback at first, then his eyes lit up. "Daoist Xiao, is this true?"

Han Chuan True Monarch reacted a beat slower. "This won't do. The enemy's Core Array Foundation are all located in the very center, protected by defensive barriers along the entire route."

However, Xiao Chen stated, "This is also an ancestral heirloom for breaking formations."

"As long as the Core Array Foundation is positioned accurately, there shouldn't be any problem."

Upon hearing this Han Chuan True Monarch's mouth opened slightly and his pupils contracted.

He instantly thought of that mysterious and powerful 'talisman treasure', and then revealed a smile that was both surprised and knowing.

You should have said so earlier.

That's alright then.

He's overthinking it.

Gang Yuan True Monarch had already begun calculating the location of the Core Array Foundation of the Fire Array on the other side of the sea chart.

Before long, he had made a fairly good deduction and then handed over the sea chart. "Daoist Xiao, it is highly likely that it is located at these six red dots I marked."

"Otherwise, it should be hidden in one of the remaining four blue dots."

"I've already calculated it all; it's unlikely to be placed somewhere else."

"If we can destroy these ten positions, the entire Linked Grand Array's cycle will be interrupted, forcing it to disintegrate."

Xiao Chen took the nautical chart and carefully memorized the directions.

He immediately took the lead and arrived at the edge of the Sea Race Grand Array formation.

He directly took out the Reinforced Formation Breaking Cone, aimed it at one of the suspected Core Array Foundation, and decisively injected true essence to activate it.

It was getting late, but fortunately, a bright moon shone in the sky, illuminating the entire sea.

All the onlookers saw was a streak of crimson light fly out of Xiao Chen's hand, leaving a long rainbow-like trail in the air.

They plunged straight into the Linked Grand Array, heading directly for their target.

The numerous restrictions and barriers along the way were all like clay sculptures, ready to crumble at the slightest touch.

Hundreds of restrictions were pierced almost simultaneously, yet they could not slow down the crimson glow in the slightest.

"Boom!"

With a deafening explosion, a Core Array Foundation was reduced to ashes.

"Very good!"

Gang Yuan True Monarch clenched his fists tightly.

Nine more of these powerful spirit creatures would be enough to destroy the entire Array Foundation.

However, just as this thought crossed his mind, a streak of crimson light shot out from the explosion and headed straight for the next location.

This thing still has spare power?

However, Gang Yuan True Monarch quickly forgot about his wild thoughts.

He stared wide-eyed, intently watching the crimson glow weaving through the array.

They didn't even bother to blink, afraid of missing even a single breath.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the crimson glow swept across the ten directions on the sea chart in turn, its momentum undiminished, and it even headed straight for the nearby Wood Grand Array.

Nearly half of the Wood Grand Array was dismantled again.

Then it plunged straight into the Water Grand Array in front of it, piercing right through it, before being stopped by the remaining Formation Power.

Its power and destructive force were beyond everyone's expectations.

This also surprised all the Sea Race Great Demon.

"What the hell is this?"

Hai Hong practically roared, "Someone tell me, what the hell is this thing?!"

"Speak up, are you all mute?"

However, no Great Demon could answer its question.

They looked around in terror, seeing only explosions and collapses.

With the collapse of the Fire Array on the other side, the Wood Element formation became virtually useless, and the water-type formation was also severely damaged.

The entire Linked Grand Array of Spiritual Power Cycle collapsed, leading to an imbalance of Spiritual Power in other areas.

The severe damage in a short period of time triggered a series of chain reactions.

Ultimately, the impact spread to the entire formation, triggering a disaster akin to an avalanche.

This massive, Linked Grand Array, which cost a fortune, used a multitude of fourth-tier spiritual materials, was protected by the power of the earth's veins, and was practically at the pinnacle of the fourth tier, is now destroyed!

Strictly speaking, it existed for less than two months before being scrapped.

"Sir, things have come to this, we should run."

Seeing the dazed look on Hai Hong's face, the Six-fin Barracuda promptly warned, "If the Human Race cultivators break in later, it will be too late for us to leave."

"Especially Xiao Chen, we must be wary of him."

Even though the Barracuda Clan is known for its speed, it had no confidence whatsoever when facing the Mechanical Grappling Claw.

However, in situations like this, all you need to do is run faster than your teammates.

"Run?"

Hai Hong suddenly laughed, "Where can we run to?"

"Since we handed over our Essence Blood, no matter how vast the world is, can we escape His Venerable One's grasp?"

"Those who fail to complete their mission will be punished sooner or later."

However, at this moment, only the Six-fin Barracuda was still nearby.

The moment they realized the Linked Grand Array had malfunctioned, the three Thousand-Year Sea Turtle simultaneously changed direction and fled with all their might.

The reason these three brothers have lived so long and grown so big is that they have no other merit than that they are exceptionally good at judging situations.

Clearly, without the aid of the formation, the collapse of the Shallow Sky Sea was only a matter of time.

Given this, the clever tortoise naturally opted for a strategic retreat to preserve its strength for a future counterattack.

The other creatures, such as the Thousand-Eye Ray and the Gilded Overlord Crab, were initially somewhat at a loss.

Seeing his companions leading the escape, he naturally followed suit without hesitation.

If not now, when?

The Silver Thread Shuttle Fish, in particular, makes full use of its speed advantage.

Although it started a little slower, it easily left the Gilded Overlord Crab far behind and closely followed the Thousand-Year Sea Turtle, with a chance of overtaking it.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, some bubbles burst.

It bumped into the Silver Thread Shuttle Fish that was about to overtake the sea turtle, pushing it directly to the back.

At this point, whoever runs the slowest will be targeted by the Human Race.

As a master of escape, the Thousand-Year Sea Turtle naturally wouldn't let the other Great Demon get ahead of them.

"You actually attacked your own brothers!"

The Silver Thread Shuttle Fish was momentarily stunned, then its eyes turned red. "Damn it, if you're ruthless, don't blame me for being ruthless too!"

As it spoke, it flicked its tail and forcefully shot out dozens of completely transparent Ice Arrow forward.

This round of Ice Arrow is no ordinary weapon; it is a trump card that it has meticulously honed over many years.

Originally intended as a desperate last stand, it has now naturally been used to completely overwhelm all the Great Demon in front of it.

Since you won't let me leave, then nobody should leave!