Repairing the Teleportation Array
The formation was covered in gray, its original colors faded and no trace of it remained. The tall stone gate and the four stone pillars surrounding the formation had also been eroded by the sea for so long that the carved patterns on them were no longer visible.
The formation and ruins still retain the grandeur and magnificence of High Antiquity times, but the small fish that occasionally swim freely on the formation still spoil this poignant beauty, adding a touch of vicissitude to the formation.
"This is it." Sang Ying felt the sealed pebbles move slightly, as if trying to break free of the seal and fly into the formation.
Sang Ying put it into her Storage Bag, planning to put it back into the formation when she had the chance later.
Too much time had passed, and the formation had been significantly eroded. Fortunately, the patterns on it were still relatively clear. Sang Ying and Jiang Zhuoxue circled the formation before realizing that restarting it would require a considerable amount of work.
Moreover, the most pressing issue is the repair of the formation.
"The material of the Teleportation Array is not something we can find right now. If we just want it to work without any repairs, that's fine. But the problem is that this thing can only get us there, not back." Jiang Zhuoxue frowned slightly.
To live in the Upper Realm, one needs at least the cultivation level of Human Immortal.
I'm fine, but Sang Ying is only at the Spirit Transformation. If she stays in the Upper Realm for too long, her body will eventually collapse from the immense pressure.
Sang Ying had also been reminded of this point and knew what Jiang Zhuoxue was worried about, "Ordinary materials cannot withstand such a large amount of Spiritual Power, but what if we could find a material similar to the formation as a substitute?"
"This method should be feasible, but something similar to the Kunlun Stone used to construct the array would have to be at least West Sand Jade. Such a thing only existed in High Antiquity times, and it would probably be very difficult to find now." Jiang Zhuoxue remembered that the last time he heard of West Sand Jade was at an auction thousands of years ago.
However, a piece of West Sand Jade the size of a palm was sold for a high price of 30,000 Spirit Crystal.
To complete this formation, at least one person-sized West Sand Jade would be needed, which, if converted to Spirit Crystal, would probably cost tens of millions.
In other words, this was an expense that none of them could afford.
"So, is activating the formation our only option?" Sang Ying was already pondering what preparations she should make to minimize damage when falling out of the Upper Realm.
"West Sand Jade? I think I have some of that."
A sudden sound entered their ears, and Sang Ying and Jiang Zhuoxue immediately assumed a vigilant stance, casting a sharp glance toward the direction from which the sound came.
But soon, Sang Ying's hostile stance relaxed. "Senior, what brings you here?"
"You're still asking me?" Jin Liner swayed her enormous golden fishtail, creating ripples in the water. "This is forbidden territory for our Jiaoren Race. I sensed that someone had trespassed, and I came here to deal with you."
Her sharp nails flashed, but she quickly withdrew them.
Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that Sang Ying knew her and had helped her sister deliver the things, she would have definitely attacked the two of them the moment they met.
Sang Ying was secretly alarmed upon hearing this. The golden-tailed Jiaoren's cultivation was very high, at least much higher than hers, a Nascent Spirit Transformation. If the other party were to suddenly attack, even if Jiang Zhuoxue could withstand it with the powerful body of the Dragon Race, she certainly couldn't.
Sang Ying then asked, "We must borrow this formation. What price will we have to pay?"
Jin Liner tilted her head. "You still dare to use this piece of junk? It's been lying on the seabed for who knows how many years. I'm just following my ancestors' orders to guard it here. Use it if you want."
"But isn't this the forbidden area your ancestors mentioned?" Jiang Zhuoxue also found it strange upon hearing this.
Jin Liner waved her hand. "They're already dead, it's already a lot of face for me to help watch over them."
What do you mean by "forbidden area, not forbidden area"? Don't you know how many sea Demon Beast have freely entered and exited this place over the years?
She only agreed to come and take a look around after discovering that outsiders had visited the forbidden area, out of respect for her own father. Otherwise, Jin Liner wouldn't even have remembered that such a remote place existed in the sea.
"When my father passed away, he only said that we should not let the Teleportation Array fall into the hands of Human Race, especially evil people. If you can really activate this thing, why don't you tell me what you want to do with it?" Thinking of her father who had been dead for many years, Jin Liner still asked a few more questions out of courtesy.
Sang Ying and Jiang Zhuoxue exchanged a glance, and finally told her the truth.
After hearing their purpose, Jin Liner wagged her tail and showed a very interested expression. "Speaking of which, I've never seen this formation activated in all these years. Why don't I lend a hand?"
Jin Liner made a quick decision without even seeking Sang Ying's or Jin Lin'er's consent, and immediately declared, "It's settled then, I'll repair this formation with you!"
Without giving Sang Ying and the others a chance to refuse, Jin Liner waved her hand, and a pile of silvery-white stones splashed into the water.
These stones seemed very heavy; they didn't float at all when they fell into the water.
"This is what you wanted, West Sand Jade," Jin Liner introduced.
The two people opposite them fell completely silent, even though they hadn't originally intended to refuse.
"We have the West Sand Jade. How do you plan to repair the formation? Should I drain all the water around us?" Jin Liner's voice reached their ears clearly, even more so than when they communicated using communication talismans.
Sang Ying quickly shook her head. "This has already helped us a lot. Now we can get started."
Jin Liner nodded to indicate that she understood, and obediently retreated outside the formation, watching the two begin to move.
They didn't act immediately, after all, there was a big difference between High Antiquity Teleportation Array and ordinary Teleportation Array.
It took Sang Ying several days just to learn the basics, let alone this High Antiquity Teleportation Array that looked extremely complex.
Sang Ying carefully deduced the Teleportation Array pattern she had previously sketched. The Teleportation Array was too powerful; activating it suddenly would cause a huge disturbance on the seabed.
Even if Jin Liner helps them drain the seawater here, it cannot prevent the Teleportation Array from attacking living creatures in the surrounding area when Spiritual Qi is insufficient.
However, if this part is modified, the Teleportation Array alone, relying solely on the Spirit Crystal they brought and the Spiritual Qi of the Cloud Mulberry Realm, would not be enough to send Sang Ying and Jiang Zhuoxue to the Upper Realm.
After a moment of contemplation, Sang Ying suddenly spoke up, "Since the Spiritual Power in this realm is insufficient, why don't we ask the Upper Realm for some?"