The two of them followed the final step of the Suspended Golden Steps and set foot on the plaza before the Town Evil Golden Hall.
The place seemed infinitely vast in both height and breadth. As far as the eye could see, apart from the towering, magnificent hall gleaming with golden light, there were only figures of people, beasts, objects, and all manner of forms condensed from clouds and mist around them, constructing another fantastical and resplendent world.
"Dragon King Meng, the Nine Heavens Jade Scenery Cloud Array is an array passed down by the Daoist School. Its power is boundless, encompassing the transformations of sun and moon, the qi of the heavenly cycle, and the meaning of formlessness and infinity. It is lofty and profound; you and I must be doubly careful.
"Moreover, there should be all sorts of mechanisms arranged by the Great Sui Imperial Advisor within this hall.
"It is said that back then, more than thirty thousand skilled craftsmen were summoned by the Great Sui emperor. After overseeing the construction of this Golden Hall, they were all silenced, solely to keep the secrets within the hall. This shows that besides the great array, its mechanisms must not be underestimated either."
Though Gan Mingfeng's words appeared to be a reminder to Meng Zhao, they merely expressed an attitude, disguising the fact that he was still of one heart with Meng Zhao. In truth, even without these reminders, Meng Zhao would have known all this himself.
Meng Zhao nodded. Compared to Gan Mingfeng, who could only rely on the voice deep within his heart for guidance, Meng Zhao had actually begun gathering information long ago.
Earlier, while on the Suspended Golden Steps, he had searched and observed his surroundings. Naturally, it was not merely to gain insight; he