I Have a Compass for Opportunity

The three disciples of the Qingxiao Sect stood frozen like statues, daring not to breathe a word as they witnessed Liou Yuan swiftly slaughter two demon cultivators like chickens.

Only when Liou Yuan’s figure faded into the courtyard did they awaken from their stupor, exchanging glances filled with fear and awe.

From Liou Yuan’s execution of the two demon cultivators, it was evident that had he wished to kill them, it would have taken no more than a mere flick of the wrist.

The mysterious and powerful image of Liou Yuan was imprinted in the minds of the three Qingxiao Sect disciples.

They also took note of Liou Yuan’s appearance.

Such a terrifying powerhouse among those coming to support from the Five Extremes Mountain must be reported to Bu Moying at all costs.

Inside the courtyard, Liou Yuan dropped the contents of the demon cultivators’ storage bags as soon as he entered.

A clattering of miscellaneous items spilled out, including numerous human limbs.

"I’ve heard that demon cultivators use human body parts to cast magic, and it’s true. It’s really disgusting," Liou Yuan cursed twice, kicking the limbs into the river.

He never considered himself a good person, but as a modern man, he couldn’t accept such behavior that crossed the moral boundaries of humanity.

This revelation left him disinterested in examining his spoils; the cultivation techniques and magic of the two demon cultivators would be considered heinous crimes in his previous world.

"They can’t be sold, nor can they be disseminated. Only the Star Stones are of any use," Liou Yuan decided to keep the Star Stones and destroyed the cultivation techniques and magic with sword qi.

Feeling unlucky after all this, Liou Yuan turned, found a room in the courtyard, hung a "Do Not Disturb" sign, and began to cultivate the "Geng Metal Refining Form Skill."

According to Yan Yingsi’s requirements, the Cold River Illusionary Water Array was now set up, and he considered his task complete.

Moreover, the array’s power, tested personally by him, could definitely trap cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation. How long it could trap them depended on individual strength.

In any case, this array on a battlefield without Foundation Establishment demon cultivators was certainly sufficient.

As an array master, it was quite reasonable to need rest after setting up such an impressive array, and surely Tian Qiweng wouldn’t find fault with him.

When Liou Yuan’s battle concluded, the battles at the Dongcheng Gate and West City Gate were also nearing an end.

The sudden arrival of Tian Qiweng and others caught the demon cultivators off guard, leading to a miscalculation of both sides’ strengths, resulting in many casualties.

Even the demon cultivators who had infiltrated the city could not escape and were surrounded and killed by the disciples of the Wind Chasing Division and the Qingxiao Sect, with few escaping.

According to Tian Qiweng, after this battle, the demon cultivators should be quiet for a while.

Of course, the tasks to be executed should still be carried out diligently.

People began to orderly adjust their shifts and returned to the courtyard of the Disciplinary Hall to rest.

The first batch to return to the courtyard was Jia Panshan and Yi Qingyue.

After guarding the city wall for a day and night and fighting fiercely for a long time, even the bravest had signs of fatigue on their faces.

However, as they approached the courtyard, something seemed amiss.

No matter how they advanced, the courtyard near the riverbank kept maintaining a distance of about twenty zhang from them.

Experienced in many battles, Jia Panshan and Yi Qingyue immediately became serious, realizing they were trapped.

"There’s a demon cultivator we didn’t clean up!" This was Jia Panshan’s instinctive reaction, with fire dao skill already condensed in his palm, eyes wary of the surroundings.

Yi Qingyue was the first to react.

Her large eyes fluttered as she spoke to Jia Panshan, "Didn’t Miss Yan ask Junior Brother Liou Yuan to set up the array before she left? Could this be his handiwork?"

Liou Yuan’s proficiency in array formation was indeed beyond everyone’s expectations, even catching Jia Panshan off guard.

After a pause, he remembered Yan Yingsi’s orders.

Exchanging a glance with Yi Qingyue, Yi Qingyue called out in the direction of the courtyard: "Junior Brother Liou Yuan, pack up the array, we have returned."

As soon as she finished speaking.

Swish! A blue light flashed by.

Yi Qingyue and Jia Panshan tentatively moved closer to the courtyard, finding no trace of the previous phenomenon where they couldn’t get close no matter how they walked.

"Sure enough, it’s an array, an illusion array!" Jia Panshan, knowledgeable and experienced, immediately identified the array’s nature.

"Wow, the power of this illusion array is impressive; even those at the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation will be trapped." Yi Qingyue exclaimed in wonder.

"No wonder Miss Yan didn’t forget to leave orders for Junior Brother Liou Yuan to set up an array before she left."

"What do you think of Junior Brother Liou Yuan’s array skills, Mr. Jia?"

Recalling the array’s power, Jia Panshan gave a fair evaluation: "It can trap cultivators at the peak of Qi Cultivation. As for other arrays, it’s hard to say, but this illusion array might be comparable to the one set by Senior Brother Zhuang Rui Ze."

Zhuang Rui Ze, one of the top ten powerhouses of the Outer Sect, is acclaimed as the best in array formation among the Outer Sect disciples.

According to the high-level members of the Five Extremes Mountain, if not for his obsession with array formation delaying his cultivation, he might have achieved Foundation Establishment long ago.

Jia Panshan’s evaluation of Liou Yuan showed his recognition of Liou Yuan’s prowess in array formation.

"Then we’ve really found a treasure in the Wind Chasing Division!" Yi Qingyue’s eyes gleamed.

An array master is highly sought after.

Having an array master accompanying on an outdoor task can reduce many troubles, as an array master can not only set up arrays but also dismantle them.