Nether Sleep Array! Art of the Mystical Gate and Hidden Serpent!

Mountainous terrain.

Winding mountain paths.

Between high mountains and steep ridges, the terrain was precipitous and treacherous.

Peaks rose one after another, a magnificent sight.

Rumble!

The wooden wheels of the cart transporting the coffin.

Continuously made noise on the rugged path.

A group of people was hurrying through the woods.

"Uncle-Master, I've heard Master say that your array formations are incredibly powerful. You're quite an array master, aren't you?"

Lin Fan said with great interest.

"Oh? Little Martial Nephew, you're interested in array formations too?"

Daoist Priest Qian He teased.

Lin Fan's interest piqued, and he spoke, "Of course I'm interested, Uncle-Master. When facing an enemy, an array formation can make one plus one equal three. It's rare to have such an opportunity, so I must learn from you."

Daoist Priest Qian He chuckled, "The Way of Array Formations is profoundly mysterious. I wouldn't call myself a master, just someone with some experience. Array formations fall under the category of Qimen Dunjia, and the Maoshan lineage has never focused on cultivating this path. It's like your Martial Uncle Si Mu's body-refining techniques. What the world sees of these arts, like geomancy, is mostly used for surveying auspicious locations, but it's hard to grasp the true essence of array formations. After all, they are difficult to learn and depend greatly on talent. Among my four disciples, only A Dong has a slight understanding of the basics."

"Senior Disciple Brother, I did learn the simplest one from Master. I can't comprehend anything deeper,"

A Dong stepped forward to add, "The most basic one is this Nether Sleep Array."

"Nether Sleep Array? What does it do, Junior Brother?"

Lin Fan asked, confused.

"It can release the corpse energy within a zombie, suppressing it and rendering it immobile. Of course, this is under the condition that the realms are similar."

A Dong explained.

Lin Fan couldn't help but feel a dismissive thought.

Suppress it? Is that all it does?

It's not even as good as a fraction of the Heaven-Piercing Eyes.

"Senior Brother, you call that simple?"

"Exactly, exactly."

"After learning from Master for so many years, only you have good aptitude, Senior Brother. The three of us haven't even begun to learn."

A Nan, A Xi, and A Bei complained one after another.

Lin Fan looked at the three with dejected expressions.

Indeed, apart from A Dong.

The talent of these three wasn't particularly outstanding, but it wasn't bad either.

They had been following Uncle-Master Qian He for many years.

Except for the relatively outstanding A Dong, who had learned some basic array formations, the remaining three only had a superficial understanding.

A Dong looked at the silent Lin Fan.

He spoke to comfort him, "Senior Disciple Brother, it's alright, just try learning. You have extraordinary talent, perhaps you'll be able to get started in three to five years."

Although Lin Fan could be considered a peerless genius.

He could even be described as monstrous.

But!

There were always those with exceptional talent, and there were also those whose talent was incomparable throughout history.

Even someone as powerful as Lin Fan had things that were difficult for him.

No one could be perfect in everything.

He could at least say that in one aspect, he surpassed Senior Disciple Brother Lin Fan.

A Dong thought to himself, feeling a sense of pride.

At least in this regard, he could bring some honor to Master.

After all, he had studied the Nether Sleep Array to the Major Accomplishment stage.

"Hmm, it's worth a try."

Lin Fan nodded calmly.

Seeing that they were all chatting happily, Daoist Priest Qian He couldn't bear to hide his abilities any longer.

He opened his mouth and said, "Nephew, watch closely. Uncle will demonstrate it for you once. After we finish traveling, you can ask me anything you don't understand."

His words fell.

Daoist Priest Qian He cast several talismans.

He raised his fingers and chanted incantations.

Golden light flared.

The talismans flew into the air in response.

They scattered and fell, forming a circular Bagua pattern.

An invisible barrier slowly appeared to the side.

It separated the group from their surroundings.

"Nephew, if you don't understand anything, talk to A Dong in detail."

Daoist Priest Qian He finished speaking, retracted his fingers, and continued to lead the way.

Lin Fan nodded in understanding.

But his mouth did not stop.

It was as if he were reciting a mantra.

He pondered with great insight.

[Congratulations to the host for learning the Nether Sleep Array.]

The System's voice sounded in his mind.

Suddenly, a clap of thunder rang out.

The thunder rumbled, and lightning tore across the sky.

A torrential rainstorm arrived fiercely, and the wind whipped the curtain of rain.

This made the entire forest blurry and indistinct.

"Oh no, quickly set up the tents! The rain is coming!"

Attendant Wu's sharp voice echoed throughout the rainforest.

Hearing this, several attendants.

They all set down the sedan chair and the coffin.

They quickly grabbed their tools and headed towards a clearing in the forest.

"Daoist Priest, hurry and help! What are you doing!"

Attendant Wu shouted urgently.

"A Bei, guard the coffin cart. The rest of you, follow me."

Daoist Priest Qian He commanded, leading the group towards the campsite.

Thump, thump, thump!

The group worked together, hammering the wooden stakes to secure the tents.

Daoist Priest Qian He directed them skillfully.

"What are you doing, you can't dismantle the shelter!"

A sudden shout rang out.

A Bei was seen frantically stopping several soldiers.

A burly soldier swept A Dong aside with one hand.

He pushed him several meters away.

Then he continued to dismantle the canopy with the others.

Daoist Priest Qian He heard the commotion and rushed back with the group.

Lin Fan was the first to return to the coffin.

He reached out and helped A Dong up, then looked up.

He saw that the soldiers had already dismantled the canopy.

They stood there blankly.

Watching the coffin being drenched by the rain.

Their eyes were filled with bewildered gazes.

Suddenly, Lin Fan's eyes widened in surprise.

It appeared again?

The Prosperity Flower!

Before he could think further, Lin Fan circulated his Qi.

"Heaven-Piercing Eyes, Banish Evil and Break Barriers!"

A sharp shout.

Golden light shot straight out.

It struck several soldiers who were standing dumbfounded.

"Huh? Why am I here!"

"You... what's going on!"

"What happened to me just now, I felt so groggy."

Several voices filled with confusion rang out among the soldiers.

"Hurry up and put the canopy back. We can't delay, quickly!"

Daoist Priest Qian He didn't stop his steps, urgently hurrying the soldiers by the coffin.

As quick as lightning.

A clap of thunder was seen.

It struck directly towards the golden coffin.

Daoist Priest Qian He, who was about to step forward.

And everyone around were all pushed back by the shock.

The few soldiers standing by the coffin.

In the blink of an eye, they turned into charcoal.