Dividing the Spoils

massacre.

A massacre in which no one could fight back.

Yang Zhan used a gap created by Fang Yu's delaying formation to enter the third-order formation and began a massacre.

In just a short while, all the cultivators within sight fell to the ground. Whether they were cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection or cultivators at the Qi Refining Realm, there was no difference between them under Yang Zhan's Formless Sword.

When Yang Zhan's figure, which was less than 1.5 meters tall, appeared, the third-order grand formation collapsed on its own, and streaks of light scattered like startled birds.

"I never imagined your talent in Dao of Arrays was so exceptional!"

Fairy Ruyan looked at Fang Yu with a hint of relief in her eyes.

Zhang Zhonghu simply gave him a thumbs-up and then chased after a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was fleeing outwards.

Fang Yu and Fairy Ruyan then charged down, heading to key locations such as the clan treasury, ancestral hall, and the cave abode of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the four of them reunited and left the place aboard the ' Void-Escaping Sundial '.

I didn't expect you to be of any use after all!

Yang Zhan's words were still as harsh as ever, but the look in his eyes towards Fang Yu was no longer as disgusted as before, suggesting that he had come to acknowledge Fang Yu's previous ability to break the formation.

Fang Yu smiled, and with a flick of his hand, a Storage Bag appeared, containing the supplies he had just plundered.

The other three also took out what they had looted. The four of them scanned the various Storage Bag with their Divine Sense, gaining an understanding of their haul.

"The same old rules apply: all spiritual resources will be divided equally. Take what you want first, and if you like the same thing, then bid against each other; the highest bidder wins."

When Fairy Ruyan spoke, she looked at Fang Yu, clearly addressing him.

The next moment, Yang Zhan made a move, gathering some talismans and several Spirit Artifact in front of him.

"Take it first and then bid!" Zhang Zhonghu said to Fang Yu, then swiped some spiritual resources in front of him.

Fang Yu's Divine Sense then fluctuated, carefully examining the gains of others to see if there was anything he wanted. Soon, he gathered some books on inheritance and a large number of spirit medicine in front of him.

In a short while, the spoils were divided up. Books and other items that could be copied were copied directly if someone wanted them. Those who wanted the same item started bidding, and the spiritual resources spent on the bidding were divided equally among the other three people.

In less than an hour, the spiritual resources obtained from this raid on a Foundation Establishment Lineage were divided among the four.

Fang Yu sensed the large amount of spirit medicine, Spirit Stone, Law Artifact, Spirit Artifact, and spiritual artifacts he had obtained, and couldn't help but sigh. The war profits were truly enormous. In just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the accumulated wealth of hundreds of Foundation Establishment Lineage had all gone into their pockets, and this was just the beginning.

Where to next?

After Yang Zhan's voice rang out, Fang Yu also looked at Fairy Ruyan.

"Black Mountain City!"

Yang Zhan's eyes lit up. "Kill or persuade to surrender?"

Fairy Ruyan said, "First, persuade them to surrender. If they refuse, then destroy Black Mountain City!"

She looked at Fang Yu and said, "There's a Golden Core Early Stage stage stationed in Black Mountain City. If a fight breaks out, you need to be careful; we might not be able to protect you."

"Hmm!" Fang Yu nodded, his hand hidden in his sleeve began to calculate, and he quickly determined the fortune of this trip:

[Small Blessing]

*****

Several months later.

Void-Escaping Sundial arrived Black Mountain City, and the four of them revealed themselves, looking at the large city built against the mountain in the distance.

This city is protected by a mid-grade third-tier array, which is now fully activated and the four gates are tightly closed, clearly indicating that precautions have been taken.

"Jiang Yao, what do you think?"

Fairy Ruyan was naturally asking Fang Yu's opinion on this third-tier mid-grade grand formation.

He frowned and said, "This formation should be the Eight Gates Golden Lock Array, and it has a formation master overseeing it. It operates exceptionally smoothly. Once you fall into it, you will be trapped. I can't see any flaws in this formation yet, but it's best not to enter rashly."

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at Yang Zhan.

Yang Zhan immediately rolled his eyes at him, "Why are you looking at me? Do you think I'm stupid? With Golden Core cultivator here, why would I rush in?"

Fang Yu was speechless for a moment, then turned to look at Fairy Ruyan.

"Although this formation is guarded by a formation master and Golden Core cultivator, it's not difficult to break. Watch how I break it!"

Fairy Ruyan spoke, she flipped her hand, revealing an array plate. Array flags emerged from it and flew in all directions, landing around Black Mountain City.

Then, Fairy Ruyan took out a purple Spirit Stone and embedded it into the array plate. In an instant, pillars of fire shot up from all directions, and countless runes moved through the air, connecting the pillars of fire. In the blink of an eye, a third-grade high-quality blazing flame array was formed.

"Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone!"

Fang Yu exclaimed in surprise, his gaze fixed on the purple Spirit Stone on the array plate. Even though he was already Golden Core, he had only ever seen records of Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone in books, and this was the first time he had ever seen one.

A Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone contains an astonishing amount of Spiritual Qi. Just one is enough to activate a fourth-order grand array, and it can be used to activate a third-order high-grade grand array for an extremely long time. It is an extremely important strategic resource.

Although theoretically a Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone can be exchanged for only 100 high-grade Spirit Stone, there is nowhere to exchange for it. Even within the Ascension Immortal Sect, Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone have never been openly exchanged.

Fang Yu is now close to reaching the fourth-order Dao of Arrays level, and naturally, he will need a large number of Supreme-Grade Spirit Stone to build a fourth-order array in the future.

Fairy Ruyan merely glanced at Fang Yu before continuing to manipulate the great formation, attempting to break it with another formation. This method was practical and brutal, but it only worked against third-tier formations. Once a fourth-tier formation was involved, which touched upon the Great Void, this method would become ineffective.

"Who is this fellow Daoist who has graced my Black Mountain City with their presence!"

A deep voice emanated from Black Mountain City, and at the same time, the third-order array of Black Mountain City shone brightly. Faces, some solemn, some fearful, and some grave, appeared within the city.

Fairy Ruyan did not reply. The array plate in her hand expanded layer by layer, reflecting the phantom image of Black Mountain City. Then, endless flames enveloped the entire Black Mountain City.

The mid-grade third-order grand formation broke down in less than an hour under the burning of the high-grade third-order grand formation. The endless flames then spread to Black Mountain City, causing countless cultivators to flee in all directions.

"A-Zhan!"

Suddenly, Fairy Ruyan looked up into the distance, where a streak of light was trying to break through the great formation and leave.

"Leave it to me!"

Yang Zhan, and his figure transformed into a sword light, heading towards the Golden Core cultivator who was trying to escape.

I'll help you!

Zhang Zhonghu followed.

In the blink of an eye, a sky full of sword light and azure light erupted from there, along with a black light that dodged around and an extremely angry shout.

Looking at the Golden Core trapped within the great formation and being ganged up on by Yang Zhan and Zhang Zhonghu, Fang Yu couldn't help but think to himself:

"666... It seems that Fairy Ruyan never intended to give this city lord, who Golden Core Early Stage realm, a chance to survive."