From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 179 New Understanding of Spirit Arrays: The Difficulty of Application

I picked up an array plate and a few spirit stones, took a deep breath, and began to try to break the small spirit array in front of me according to the new method of spirit array arrangement.

In theory, I only need to place the spirit stones on the array plate in a specific order, and then guide the spiritual power into the array plate to easily break the array.

However, in practice it was far more difficult than I had imagined.

As soon as the spirit stone was placed, I felt a powerful suction force, and my spiritual power surged into the array plate like a flood bursting its banks.

This consumption rate is several times faster than I expected!

Fine beads of sweat began to appear on my forehead, and my hands trembled slightly.

Damn, how could this happen?

Am I wrong?

No, not possible!

I checked the location of the spirit stone and the direction of its spiritual energy repeatedly to make sure everything was in order.

However, the rate at which spiritual energy was being consumed did not slow down.

An unprecedented sense of tension enveloped me, and my breathing became rapid.

Just then, I sensed a slight anomaly in the flow of spiritual energy around me.

This unusual fluctuation was extremely subtle; if I hadn't been highly focused, I wouldn't have been able to detect it at all.

who is it?

Who is behind this?

My gaze swept over the crowd, but I found that everyone looked perfectly normal.

Is it my misunderstanding?

No, that's not right!

This abnormal fluctuation became more and more obvious, and my spiritual energy was being consumed faster and faster.

I'm almost certain that someone is secretly altering the flow of spiritual energy around me, making my deciphering process even more difficult!

My heart sank. Who was it?

Who on earth wants to harm me like this?

My gaze swept over the crowd again, finally settling on Li Yunfei.

He kept his head down, a barely perceptible sneer playing on the corner of his mouth.

It's him!

He must be the one causing trouble!

I suppressed my anger and tried my best to control the output of my spiritual power.

I can't give up!

I must succeed!

However, my spiritual energy was being consumed at an increasingly rapid rate, and my body was becoming weaker and weaker.

I feel like a small boat sailing in a storm, which could be swallowed by giant waves at any moment.

"Xiao Yao, what's wrong?" The array master seemed to notice my unusual behavior and asked with concern.

I gritted my teeth and forced myself to remain calm as I said, "It's nothing, I'm just... a little tired."

"Tired?" Li Yunfei suddenly looked up and said sarcastically, "I think you've run out of ideas, haven't you? I knew it, your new method is just empty talk..."

His words were like a sharp needle, piercing my heart.

I took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to refute.

Now is not the time to argue with him; I must concentrate on breaking the spirit array.

Su Yao added without hesitation, "Xiao Yao, I think you should just give up. Your new method is just wishful thinking and has no chance of succeeding."

I gave her a cold glance and said nothing.

Their sarcasm only strengthened my resolve to succeed.

Elder Murong's brows furrowed even more. He walked to my side and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Yao, are you sure your method will work? If it fails, it might damage the spirit array."

His words carried a hint of doubt, which made my heart feel even heavier.

I understand his concerns. After all, this spirit array is of great importance, and if it is destroyed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, I firmly believe that my method is correct, but now it has encountered unexpected interference.

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm, and said, "Elder, please believe me, I will definitely succeed."

"I hope so." Elder Murong sighed and stepped aside.

I felt pressure coming from all directions, as if a mountain was pressing down on me, making it hard for me to breathe.

My spiritual energy was being consumed at an increasingly rapid pace, and my body was growing weaker and weaker. Everything before my eyes began to blur.

Just when I was about to give up, I suddenly felt a powerful force surge into my body.

This warm and comforting power instantly dispelled my fatigue and rejuvenated me.

I suddenly opened my eyes and found the ghost standing behind me, holding a spirit stone that emitted a faint light in his hand.

He handed me the spirit stone and said in a low voice, "Take it."

I took the spirit stone, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy instantly flowed into my body.

I felt my power increase several times in an instant, and my spiritual energy, which was almost depleted, was quickly restored.

I looked up and gave the ghostly figure a grateful glance before channeling my spiritual energy into the array plate.

This time, the flow of spiritual energy became exceptionally smooth, and the runes on the array plate began to flicker.

With a soft "click," the restrictions on the spirit array were lifted.

I made it!

Li Yunfei and Su Yao's faces instantly turned ashen. They stared at me in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock and jealousy.

I gave them a cold glance, then looked at the ghostly figure and said, "Thank you."

The ghostly figure smiled slightly and said nothing.

Just then, I suddenly felt a powerful killing intent coming from behind me...

murderous look!

I turned around abruptly, only to see a dark shadow flash by at an astonishing speed.

Before I could react, I felt a sharp pain in my back and was thrown away.

I fell heavily to the ground, and a mouthful of blood gushed out.

"Xiao Yao!" Wen Chen's voice was filled with anxiety and worry.

He quickly came to my side and helped me up.

I clutched my chest; the intense pain made it almost impossible for me to breathe.

I struggled to lift my head, only to see a ghostly figure standing not far away, holding a black dagger in his hand, dripping with blood.

It's him!

He actually attacked me!

My heart was filled with anger and confusion.

Why did he do this?

He just helped me...

"Why?" I asked through gritted teeth.

The ghostly figure sneered and said, "Why? Because you're blocking my way!"

His words left me completely confused. Did I block his way? When did I block his way?

"What do you mean?" I asked, forcing myself to endure the pain.

“You don’t need to know,” the ghostly figure said coldly. “All you need to know is that you must die!”

After saying that, he raised the dagger again and stabbed at me.

"Stop!" Wen Chen roared, standing in front of me.

Ghost Shadow's dagger pierced Wen Chen's protective spiritual energy, producing a crisp sound.

Although Wen Chen's protective spiritual power was strong, it was not enough to completely withstand the ghost's attack.

The dagger pierced his protective spiritual energy, leaving a deep wound on his chest.

"Wen Chen!" I exclaimed, my heart filled with worry.

Despite the pain, Wen Chen swung his sword at the ghostly figure.

Ghostly Shadow's movements were unpredictable and unpredictable; Wen Chen's attacks couldn't even touch him.

"It's useless," Ghost Shadow sneered. "You're too weak; you're no match for me."

The ghostly figure grew faster and faster, and its attacks became increasingly fierce.

Wen Chen gradually lost ground and sustained several wounds.

"Xiao Yao, run!" Wen Chen shouted. "I'll hold him off!"

I gritted my teeth, knowing that staying here would only be a burden to Wen Chen.

I endured the pain, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Just then, I suddenly heard a voice say, "Want to leave? Not so easy!"

I turned around and saw that Li Yunfei and Su Yao had appeared behind me at some point, both with sinister smiles on their faces.

Li Yunfei held a long sword in his hand, pointed it at me, and said, "Xiao Yao, today is your death day!"

"You..." My heart was filled with despair. Was I really going to die here today?

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of me, blocking Li Yunfei's attack.

"A master of array formations?" I looked at the person in front of me in surprise.

The array master, holding a whisk, asked with a grave expression, "Xiao Yao, are you alright?"

I shook my head and said, "I'm fine."

"That's good," the array master said. "Leave the rest to me."

He turned to look at Li Yunfei and Su Yao, and said coldly, "You two should pay the price now!"

Li Yunfei and Su Yao's faces turned pale instantly. They looked at the array master in horror, their eyes filled with fear.

"What...what do you want to do?" Li Yunfei stammered.

The array master sneered and said, "What for? Of course, to send you to meet the King of Hell!"

I struggled to stand, my chest burning with pain, but the shock of the ghost's betrayal and sneak attack far outweighed the physical pain.

Wen Chen stood in front of me, his sword flashing, as he engaged in a fierce battle with the ghostly figure.

I clutched my wound and staggered backward, only to find Li Yunfei and Su Yao blocking my escape route with sinister smiles.

Despair surged like a tide; was this truly the day I was to die?

Just when I was about to give up hope, a figure stood before me like a mountain, and with a wave of his whisk, he forced Li Yunfei and Su Yao back several steps.

He's a master of array formations!

This was the first time he had looked at me with such admiration. "Xiao Yao, you're very good." These few words were more comforting than any magic pill to soothe my pain at that moment.

I straightened my back, a warm feeling welling up inside me. The recognition from the array master gave me tremendous encouragement.

The ghostly attacks became increasingly fierce, and although Wen Chen tried his best to resist, he gradually became somewhat overwhelmed.

Seeing this, the array master flicked his whisk and joined the battle.

His attacks were lightning fast and his moves were exquisite, instantly increasing the pressure on Ghost Shadow, making it increasingly difficult for him to defend himself.

Unwilling to accept defeat, Li Yunfei and Su Yao attacked me again, but were stopped by the disciples of the Array Master, and a chaotic battle ensued.

Looking at the chaotic scene before me, I felt a mix of emotions.

I successfully cracked the small spirit array and gained the approval of the array master. This should have been a cause for celebration, but now I am in danger and my life is hanging in the balance.

Ghostly betrayal, Li Yunfei and Su Yao's jealousy—all of this made me feel incredibly exhausted.

“Xiao Yao,” the Array Master’s voice suddenly rang in my ears, “Although you have cracked the small spirit array, that is only the beginning. The real challenge is yet to come.” His gaze turned to the distance, where a much larger and more complex spirit array stood silently, exuding a chilling aura.

Do you dare to give it a try?

My breath hitched, and a strange excitement welled up inside me.

More powerful spirit arrays, greater challenges!

I took a deep breath and looked at the Array Master with a determined gaze, "This disciple is willing to give it a try!"

The array master smiled slightly, waved his whisk, and pointed to the spirit array in the distance, "Alright! Then let me see just how much potential you have!"

As I stepped towards the massive spirit array, I felt a powerful pressure rushing towards me.

My heart was pounding, and an unprecedented sense of tension surged through me.

I took a deep breath, slowly raised my hand, and prepared to touch the array of patterns that shimmered with a mysterious light...

"Wait!" A deep voice suddenly rang out...