Daughters' Thoughts!

Lin Xuan nodded.

This Spirit Gathering Array, in his eyes, was not some profound formation either.

Judging by Feng Jin Fan's expression, he seemed confident in resolving it, so let him handle it.

Feng Jin Fan, having obtained Lin Xuan's approval, turned and hurried toward the Spirit Gathering Array.

At this moment, the spiritual energy that had originally gathered at the center of the array was chaotically surging in all directions.

It looked like a jar riddled with holes, splattering the water that was once contained inside everywhere.

"Fortunately, I know some formation principles; otherwise, if this matter isn't resolved today, I'll surely be punished by Your Majesty!"

Feng Jin Fan thought to himself as he circulated his True Essence.

While blocking the impact of the spiritual energy, he approached the center of the Spirit Gathering Array.

Based on the formation principles he had learned, he formed a Pure Gold Seal Art with both hands.

Whoosh~

This Seal Art, like a massive membrane, instantly covered an area of two li.

And this range happened to completely envelop the entire Spirit Gathering Array.

Xuan Zhu, Xuan Xi, and Xuan Han, the three sisters, all blinked their big eyes as they watched Feng Jin Fan.

Before long, Xuan Zhu clenched her little fist: "Don't fix it! Don't fix it!"

Xuan Xi and Xuan Han, like her, showed expectant expressions: "Yeah, don't fix it!"

Only Xuan You shook her little head like a rattle-drum: "No! I want Uncle Feng to fix it!"

Lin Xuan revealed a curious expression and asked, "Xuan Zhu, why don't you want the Spirit Gathering Array to be fixed?"

Xuan Zhu, Xuan Xi, and Xuan Han exchanged glances, all showing timid expressions.

It was as if they were afraid of being scolded by Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan smiled slightly: "Speak boldly, Daddy won't blame you."

Xuan Zhu nodded and said, "Daddy, practicing swords is too boring!"

Xuan Xi echoed, "Yeah, it's really dull!"

Xuan Han: "Mm!"

Xuan You put her hands on her hips, tilting her head with a defiant look: "It's not dull at all! Practicing swords is the most fun!"

"You don't like practicing swords?" Lin Xuan continued asking.

Xuan Zhu shook her head: "No, it's just that every time the four of us have to practice the same moves, it's really boring."

"I see." Lin Xuan finally understood the Little Girls' thoughts.

Since their sword techniques were all taught by Donghuang Ziyou, when she wasn't around, they could only practice on their own.

And without company, they could only repeat the few stances Donghuang Ziyou had taught them.

Thinking about it, it was indeed dull.

Although, given Donghuang Ziyou's skill, even a few simple moves, once the Little Girls learned them, would surely benefit them endlessly.

But for children, repeating the same thing over and over was extremely tedious.

After all, their minds were far from those of an Adult.

On the other hand, Xuan You was naturally lively and active; for this Little Devil, as long as there was something to play with, it was fun.

Lin Xuan then smiled and said, "You must practice swords, but from today onward, Daddy will always be with you."

Xuan Zhu and the others thought it over; with Daddy accompanying them, that would be fine!

"Alright, Daddy, then we'll keep practicing!"

The Little Girls once again showed cheerful expressions.

Bang!

Just as Lin Xuan was chatting with the girls, a sudden explosive sound came from Feng Jin Fan's direction.

All the golden light suddenly condensed into a beam, shooting out from the center of the Spirit Gathering Array like Lightning.

Feng Jin Fan couldn't dodge in time and was harshly struck by this golden light.

With a muffled grunt, he Step Back a full ten paces.

"Damn it, I failed!" Feng Jin Fan's face was full of frustration.

With his Shen Po Realm cultivation, he simply couldn't repair this Spirit Gathering Array.

And now, it seemed that insufficient cultivation wasn't the only issue.

He vaguely sensed that this Spirit Gathering Array was more complex than he had imagined.

"It seems I'll have to ask the one who created it to step in."

Just as Feng Jin Fan was about to explain the situation to Lin Xuan, a gust of wind swept by.

A flash of light.

A white-haired old man in a gray Daoist robe stood beside Feng Jin Fan.

"Senior Rong, you've arrived!"

Feng Jin Fan immediately beamed and bowed in greeting.

The white-haired old man was the creator of this Spirit Gathering Array.

An Artifact Array Grandmaster, the Xuanbing Palace's exclusive formation master, Rong Hui.

Rong Hui had lived for over thirteen hundred years, and though his cultivation was only at the Shen Po Realm, the formations he had studied throughout his life were the most numerous in all of North Profound Heaven.

Thus, in the art of creating formations, he was highly favored by the late Emperor.

After Empress Donghuang Ziyou ascended the throne, she too held Rong Hui in great esteem.

This Spirit Gathering Array was built by Rong Hui at the Empress's request, specially for the children.

Rong Hui nodded at Feng Jin Fan, then turned his gaze to the Spirit Gathering Array.

"Just now, as I passed by the Crystal Palace, I sensed a great disturbance in the spiritual energy here. I never expected it to be a problem with the Spirit Gathering Array."

Rong Hui frowned and murmured to himself.

Feng Jin Fan asked, "Senior Rong, do you know why this array suddenly went awry?"

Rong Hui examined it closely for a few moments and said, "Building an array is like building a house. Once the foundation loosens, problems easily arise."

"This Spirit Gathering Array was created by me in accordance with the Five Elements Seven Stars Number, a formation to draw in the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy."

"The sudden malfunction is actually because this Five Elements Seven Stars Number has changed."

Feng Jin Fan exclaimed in surprise, "The Five Elements Seven Stars Number can change as well?"

"Of course." Rong Hui nodded.

"Taiji Gives Birth to Two Forms, Two Forms Give Birth to Four Symbols—everything is in a state of constant change and development."

"The Five Elements of Heaven and Earth, the Big Dipper's Seven Stars—they too change slowly over time."

Feng Jin Fan pondered this for a moment, then said, "Then, according to Senior, this array can never be made indestructible?"

"That's not the case." Rong Hui took out four golden square seals.

"These Four Symbols Sacred Seals are spirit treasures."

"I originally thought I wouldn't need them, but for the sake of the Princesses, I'll use them now!"

With that, he silently chanted a mantra and hurled the Four Symbols Sacred Seals toward the Spirit Gathering Array.

In an instant, golden light burst forth.

The four golden seals landed in four directions around the Spirit Gathering Array.

Like four foundation pillars driven into the ground when building a house, they firmly anchored the array in the center.

As the golden light began to dim, the wildly spreading spiritual energy was rapidly compressed back by waves of Giant Strength.

Seeing This, Feng Jin Fan couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of an Innate Spirit Treasure, the Four Symbols Sacred Seal is truly formidable."

Bang!

No sooner had he spoken than a Sudden Anomaly occurred.

The spiritual energy that had been compressed back erupted once more with even greater ferocity.

Under the powerful impact, Rong Hui and Feng Jin Fan were forced to retreat dozens of steps.

"How can it be?" Rong Hui frowned.

"Blocking is worse than guiding. The Spirit Gathering Array is already broken; forcibly damming it will only make things worse."

At this moment, a voice came from behind, making Rong Hui's eyes light up.

Lin Xuan had already brought his four daughters and was standing behind Rong Hui and the others.

He had thought that with Feng Jin Fan and Rong Hui taking action one after another, the problem would be solved.

But now it seemed that what he considered a simple issue was not so simple for them after all.

Rong Hui quickly turned around: "You are?"

Feng Jin Fan said with deep respect, "He is the Imperial Husband!"

"Greetings, Imperial Husband!" Rong Hui hurriedly bowed, then said, "The Imperial Husband's words just now seemed profound. May I ask for your guidance?"

Lin Xuan's single sentence had already given Rong Hui the feeling of encountering an Expert.