By nightfall, the purification was complete. More than ten thousand Black Demon Soldiers had fully recovered, and with Buddhist monks being famous for their unyielding will, it was only expected that they would return to actual combat. Of course, that meant serving as transport soldiers aboard the treasure ship.
The eminent Buddhist monks were not as greedy as Dongfang Fu. Though they greatly coveted the Buddhist treasures, they could still restrain themselves and take nothing. Besides, they had no idea that Dongfang Fu had seized those treasures back then.
"I really didn't expect it. It purified over ten thousand Black Demon Soldiers in one go. This Grand Array really works! But the consumption is huge. We definitely can't keep this up. Their auras are constantly infecting others, and even one that gets away can give rise to many more. Our treasures get used up one by one. Even if some of them can be recharged, there aren't many of those either." Yuanci still looked chubby, but his outfit was already different from before. The Buddhist kasaya and ritual implements in his hands seemed to have been consecrated, each radiating its own Buddha-light.
"You're right, so we'll collect as many rechargeable treasures as possible and develop their potential to the fullest. Your Little Merit Golden Lotus, for example, would also be suitable as the formation's core. With you controlling the core, it'll play a huge role." I looked toward the small, golden, spiraling Little Merit Golden Lotus.
"No problem. I'll do my duty!" Yuanci nodded, then began studying the Demon-Expelling Great Formation with me.
After thoroughly mastering the Grand Array, Yuanci selected several eminent monks skilled in formations. With my approval, he chose several rechargeable formation devices and began arranging the formation, determined to build a Grand Array like the treasure