Inside the pavilion, after listening to Zhang Li's kind explanation, Xiao Yan and his group stood up with smiles, clasped their hands respectfully towards the old man before them, and said in a deep voice:
"Thank you so much, senior!"
Seeing everyone's reaction, a smile appeared on Zhang Li's old face. He raised his hand slightly and said with a faint smile:
"Mr. Xiao Yan, you are too kind. I was merely following orders. Everything was instructed by the Pavilion Master. I was just relaying his message. I only hope that Mr. Xiao Yan will be cautious in everything he does after arriving in the Central Region. The people there are not like those in the Southern Region!"
At the end of his sentence, Zhang Li's tone became more wary. He had naturally heard about Xiao Yan's actions in the Far Southern Land, and if Xiao Yan continued with his personality, he would likely cause trouble once he arrived in the Central Region.
"Hehe, I will keep your kind reminder in mind, senior. However, sometimes trouble is not something we bring upon ourselves. If anyone thinks that my friends and I are easy to bully, then I will definitely use my fists to show them that we are not pushovers."
Xiao Yan smiled calmly, a cold glint flashing in his dark eyes. His words were clearly directed at the Ghost Fiend Gate. Even if Xiao Yan truly wanted to avoid those inhuman creatures, it would be difficult. The Ghost Fiend Gate Sect would inevitably take action against him on his trip to the Central Region. Not only him, but also his friends would likely encounter trouble. The best solution was to fight violence with violence, using sufficient force to kill and drive away all the invaders.
When Zhang Li saw the chilling killing intent that flashed across Xiao Yan's face, he couldn't help but open his mouth slightly, but ultimately remained silent, nodded, and said:
"In that case, I wish you all a safe and successful trip, and I look forward to seeing you again!"
See you another day!
Everyone clasped their hands in a fist salute, and then, led by Zhang Li, they arrived once again at the center of Donghua City.
The wide plaza was teeming with people. At this moment, on a huge platform, between a dozen stone pillars, a dazzling golden light was emanating. As the light flickered intensely, a group of figures appeared on the platform in a short while. Many people present looked over as well. However, Xiao Yan's gaze was drawn to the stone pillars surrounding the platform. Compared to the teleportation arrays he had seen before, this one seemed different.
Noticing Xiao Yan's gaze, Zhang Li smiled faintly, stroked his beard lightly, and chuckled:
"Mr. Xiao Yan, do you find anything wrong with this teleportation array?"
"Well..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was initially taken aback, then quickly recovered, gave an awkward smile, and said somewhat embarrassedly:
"Although I've seen quite a few teleportation arrays before, this one seems to be different in both size and structure."
"Hehe, Mr. Xiao Yan is quite observant. Compared to the teleportation arrays in the Southern, Western, and Northern Regions, this teleportation array is indeed different. Mr. Xiao Yan may not know that the establishment of a teleportation array is not in a fixed form. The reason why the teleportation arrays we usually see are all fifth-order is because the condensation of a teleportation array itself requires a large amount of Spiritual Strength as a foundation. Only when the Spiritual Strength reaches the fifth order can it be condensed."
At this point, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He had heard of this as well. The formation of a teleportation array itself required a great deal of Spiritual Strength as a price, and no one below the Fifth-Tier Formation Master had ever been able to successfully form one.
"But besides that, above the fifth tier, there are sixth and even seventh tier teleportation arrays. The teleportation array of my Donghua City is a sixth tier. Compared to the fifth tier teleportation array, the sixth tier teleportation array consumes a much greater amount of energy, but at the same time, both the teleportation distance and speed are greatly improved. It is precisely because the distance between the Central Region and the Southern Region is too far that only a sixth tier teleportation array can achieve such an effect."
"Of course, besides the state-wide teleportation arrays, there are also some short-distance teleportation arrays. These don't require setting up an array; they can be used to quickly teleport short distances using the power of the Formation Plate. However, the drawback of these teleportation arrays is that they are aimless. But for some fugitives, they can still be a good option. In short, different arrays have very different effects. Although there are many alchemists on this continent, array masters are not to be underestimated. It's just a pity that too many forces have overlooked the existence of array masters."
As he spoke, Zhang Li's gaze involuntarily swept over Xiao Yan. He naturally knew that the black-robed youth before him was also an alchemist. It was for this reason that a hint of regret crept into his words. Because of the existence of the Pill Tower, all the powerful figures on this continent believed that alchemists were the true path to power, thus neglecting the equally powerful array masters. It was undeniably a tragedy...
Hearing Zhang Li's words, Xiao Yan suddenly realized that he didn't know much about array formations and had underestimated the power of array masters in the past. Now he thought that array masters did have their own unique characteristics, and if they could flourish in the future, they would probably become one of the popular professions in the Origin Martial Continent.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the group set off towards the high platform ahead. As Zhang Li watched their retreating figures, he couldn't help but have a vague suspicion that the Central Region might one day be stirred up by these people.
The group slowly ascended the platform and entered the formation. Outside, an elderly man in a golden robe controlled the formation. Once everyone was inside, the old man once again began to perform familiar hand seals. As the seals in his hands rapidly changed, the formation beneath their feet and the surrounding stone pillars emitted a soft, golden light. When the golden radiance enveloped everyone within the formation like the rays of the sun, their vision blurred...
"Buzzing..."
On the vast plaza, a golden light shone once more. After those present glanced at it indifferently, a group of figures appeared in the center of the plaza, within the array.
After the golden light faded, Xiao Yan and his group's vision gradually returned. They cautiously surveyed their surroundings, their eyes filled with both surprise and curiosity.
"Is this the Central Region...?"