The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 673: Let It Be [Second Update]

Chapter 673: Chapter 673: Let It Be [Second Update]

"The materials used for the three big arrays in Donglin City," Jing Yan explained, "especially the highest-quality materials, were all personally provided by me."

Jing Tianying and others merely prepared a large amount of basic materials for assembly. What Zhou Shangyun helped to find could not be considered top-tier at all.

If they wanted to set up three gigantic arrays in Lanqu County City, the amount of materials required would be something the Prince Manor could never provide.

Contemplating this, Zhou Shangyun couldn’t help but feel disheartened.

"Prince, what level are the arrays in your manor?" Jing Yan, noticing the change in Zhou Shangyun’s expression, asked with a smile.

"In the Prince Manor, we currently have one intermediate defense array and one low-level attack array," Zhou Shangyun replied.

"Hmm, setting up advanced arrays throughout the entire Lanqu County City is unfeasible right now. However, I can help you set up some advanced arrays in the Prince Manor," Jing Yan nodded.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shangyun was immediately joyful.

He thought that Jing Yan’s suggestion was quite good. If protecting the entire Lanqu County City was impossible, then protecting the Prince Manor was a sound alternative.

"Jing Yan, then let me thank you in advance. I will quickly prepare all the necessary materials," Zhou Shangyun said joyfully.

"There’s no need for such formalities with me, Prince," Jing Yan waved his hand.

Jing Yan then turned to another, "Brother Liantian, what about setting up a high-level defense array in your Manager’s Mansion?"

"Manager’s Mansion? Is that necessary?" Mu Liantian paused and furrowed his brows.

His Manager’s Mansion currently only had one low-level array, which was comparable to the guardian arrays of some families within Lanqu County City.

"It’s better to be safe than sorry," Jing Yan said with a smile.

Setting up advanced arrays in a residence would consume far fewer materials. With Jing Yan’s financial resources, deploying several advanced arrays in both the Prince Manor and Manager’s Mansion was hardly an issue.

Moreover, Jing Yan, already a Dao Emperor realm practitioner, had little use for ordinary materials.

What Jing Yan needed now were Divine Crystals and Golden Pattern Soul Crystals. Even the effects produced by the Top-grade Spirit Stones after his use were quite ordinary.

For ordinary resources, Jing Yan had become quite indifferent. With his elevated perspective, this was an inevitable outcome.

"Brother Dong He, don’t just stand there watching!" Jing Yan’s gaze shifted to Hu Donghe, who had been quiet all this while.

Several months ago, Hu Donghe came from Pill Country to Donglin City and hadn’t gone back since.

"Jing Yan, you don’t want me to attack the city’s big array, do you?" Hu Donghe asked with wide-open eyes.

"Brother, you have a keen mind. I haven’t even mentioned it, yet you already know what I’m thinking. Yes, I would like you to try and target the defense array," Jing Yan said.

"Alright, I am also curious to see how powerful this Array is," Hu Donghe nodded.

Although Hu Donghe was not particularly skilled in martial arts, he was a genuine Dao Emperor realm powerhouse.

Seeing that Hu Donghe was about to make a move, Zhou Shangyun and the others stepped back a bit.

Curiosity was evident on everyone’s faces. Their previous attacks on the Array had put no pressure on it. Now, with a Taoist Emperor realm practitioner making a move, would the array react differently?

Zhou Shangyun and others watched carefully.

Hu Donghe circulated his primordial energy, raised his palm, and a golden light began to swirl in his hand.

"Go!" Hu Donghe uttered in a low voice.

A golden palm seal emerged, swiftly coalescing in the space before crashing down towards the light halo of the defense array.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz!" Tremendous energy surged forth.

Zhou Shangyun and the other two had their faces drastically change. Though they had seen Jing Yan battle with Gu Mo firsthand several months ago and personally experienced the power of a Dao Emperor Realm Practitioner, they were still incredibly shaken when they saw Hu Donghe make his move.

The mighty strength of a Dao Emperor Realm Practitioner was truly terrifying, something that Dao King Realm Practitioners simply could not confront directly.

"Boom!" When the golden palm seal struck the Defense Array, dazzling ripples immediately spread in all directions.

Bursts of light halos also shimmered across the sky above Donglin City.

"Hmm?" Hu Donghe’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He was the one attacking the Defense Array and felt it most profoundly. At that moment, he clearly felt that his attack had been completely neutralized by the array.

Sure enough, after a moment to catch his breath, the array had returned to calm and showed no signs of damage.

At this time, Jing Tianying also emerged from underground and witnessed Hu Donghe’s attack on the Defense Array, which successfully blocked the attack.

"Amazing, truly amazing."

"The array arranged by Jing Yan is so powerful. With such an array protecting it, Donglin City is as solid as a rock. Even if several Dao Emperor Realm Practitioners come, there’s nothing to fear," Jing Tianying thought excitedly.

"Brother, were you not going all out? You must not hold back, just go ahead and attack with full force!" Jing Yan intentionally asked with a tone of doubt.

Hu Donghe’s face turned slightly red.

Truthfully, he had almost pushed his Primordial Energy to the limit, except that he hadn’t used his Secret Technique.

"Don’t worry, little brother Jing Yan, this time, I’ll attack with all my might. If I end up damaging your array, you can’t hold me responsible for compensation," Hu Donghe also said stubbornly, pretending to be unsatisfied.

"Brother, just go ahead with your attack. If the array is damaged, I definitely won’t ask you for compensation," Jing Yan quickly reassured with a wave of his hand.

Hu Donghe launched another attack.

This time, he completely stimulated his Primordial Energy to its limit, and both his Martial Arts and Secret Technique were deployed simultaneously.

"Boom!"

"Boom-boom!"

After several seconds, the attack energy dissipated, and the Defense Array remained as solid as a rock.

"Enough, enough, I’m out of moves," Hu Donghe said, sounding a bit deflated.

Zhou Shangyun and the others were naturally stunned once again, making a ’tsk tsk’ sound.

"The Defense Array’s protective ability is quite good. Let’s leave it like this," Jing Yan was also satisfied with the array he had set up.

"Jing Yan, we have only tested the Defense Array. How about trying the Attack Array and Binding Array?" Jing Tianying asked below, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

The Binding Array was, in fact, a Trapping Array.

"No need. The Attack Array and Trapping Array are very dangerous. It’s better not to try them lightly," Jing Yan shook his head as he spoke.

Hearing this, Jing Tianying thought it made sense.

With such a powerful Defense Array, how much weaker could the Attack Array and Trapping Array be? Testing the Attack Array and Trapping Array wouldn’t be like the Defense Array, which was just a passively protectant formation. If the Attack Array and Trapping Array were activated, it might well result in fatalities.

"Fourth Elder, have the Defense Array shut down," Jing Yan continued to instruct Jing Tianying.

After the array was shut down, everyone returned inside the City Lord Mansion.

"Jing Yan, now that the array setup is complete, what do you plan to do next?" Once everyone was back in the room, Hu Donghe’s expression turned serious, asking Jing Yan.

He knew that the matter with the Gai Family wouldn’t just be left be. Although the Gai Family wasn’t making moves now, they were surely preparing, and Jing Yan definitely had no intentions of making peace with them.