Chapter 1234: Plans Moving Forward
Indeed, with just a casual step, he exited the Viper Binding Array, immediately ignoring all the surrounding illusions and disturbances.
This effortless exit from the array left everyone around in utter shock.
That was, after all, the second most powerful array of the Black Tortoise Clan, and outside, it could be considered a top-tier array.
Wu Zheng stood stunned for a long time before regaining his senses, giving Liu Zixuan a thumbs-up in praise, and then curiously asked, "How could you identify the illusion so easily and effortlessly break the mental interference and attacks of intention?"
Wu Zheng had great confidence in the Viper Binding Array, as such an array belonged exclusively to the Black Tortoise Clan and simply did not exist outside; furthermore, with his strength in deploying it, he could severely injure, if not kill, someone in the Life and Death Realm.
Yet, why was Liu Zixuan completely unharmed? Could there be a flaw in the array, or was Liu Zixuan simply an invincible being?
Liu Zixuan shrugged slightly: "The array is indeed very strong. My lack of fear for mental interference and attacks of intention is related to my family bloodline. As for being able to instantly spot the illusion, it’s because I have a little card that you guys don’t possess. Without these, it would be very difficult for me to break this array."
This lack of fear towards mental interference and attacks of intention—Liu Zixuan’s explanation wasn’t deceptive and was indeed related to his family bloodline. Qiqi once said that such unique traits capable of generating clones and appearing in the Third Layer Realm were exclusive to his family.
The ability to ignore these is due to Liu Zixuan’s long-term cultivation, leading to peace of mind, making him resistant to external disturbances, coupled with him owning the Third Layer Realm, along with another clone.
And spotting illusions was even simpler, naturally thanks to the X-ray Vision.
The outside world calls it X-ray Vision. In fact, Liu Zixuan’s unique eyes were discovered early on through the Holy Medical Scripture; the full designation should be Blazing Dragon Eye!
In the Ancient Era, Shennong battled Roasted Dragon, extracting its eyes, refining them for eighty-one days, using immense fortune to integrate them into his own eyes.
Since then, Shennong used the Blazing Dragon Eye to discern herbs and explore life and death.
Speaking of it, the true Blazing Dragon Eye was far more powerful than the so-called X-ray Vision.
After hearing Liu Zixuan’s explanation, the crowd understood most of it, but Wu Zheng sighed: "It seems the pride of the Black Tortoise Clan has been broken by you again!"
"Not necessarily. If this array is used in the following great battle, it will surely serve greatly, as not every martial artist in the world possesses my kind of bloodline and trump card."
As Liu Zixuan finished speaking, Long Tengyun also added with a smile, "Indeed, only one or two extraordinary beings exist in the world; not every encounter will be with you."
He was also concerned that Wu Zheng’s confidence might be crushed, leading to long-term discouragement.
Wu Zheng nodded: "Don’t worry, I’m just feeling a momentary lament."
"Do we still need a spar?" Liu Zixuan teased.
Wu Zheng shook his head: "No need. Although the Viper Binding Array isn’t the most powerful of the Black Tortoise Clan, I feel that with your strength, even the most powerful array wouldn’t defeat you. Better save it for the great battle—it might surprise you."
Liu Zixuan smiled expectantly: "Then let’s wait and see."
"Alright, we’ve been busy for most of the day; let’s return to the Four Symbols Sect, take a break, eat something, and then we can discuss the next steps!"
Afterward, the group left Star Sea Island, returning to the Four Symbols Sect at the Vermilion Bird Clan, where lunch was already prepared.
Everyone sat together without hurrying to discuss other things, instead enjoying their food and drinks cheerfully.
...
In the afternoon, the group sat in the living room savoring tea.
Long Tengyun set down his teacup and asked, "Everyone, although we achieved victory this morning, the martial artists we defeated were just the tip of the iceberg. The battle for the Yudou Treasure is imminent; how should we proceed from here?"
"As Zixuan mentioned before, our goal this time is to divide the martial artists; it’s something we can do once or twice, but doing it frequently might raise others’ suspicions." Ya Fei spoke up.
Liu Zixuan nodded: "The auction method is enough for one use; the next step naturally requires change."
"From your tone, have you already thought about the upcoming plan?" Ye Qinglian asked.
Liu Zixuan smiled: "It’s not a plan, as plans never keep up with changes, but the next step is extremely simple."
As he finished speaking, everyone looked at him.
Liu Zixuan took a sip of tea: "So many martial artists disappearing will surely be noticed by those outside—it’s just a matter of time. Therefore, we need to throw out a smokescreen."
"This smokescreen should be about releasing the auction’s message, announcing that the key was bought by a foreign power, thus shifting the focus of all foreign martial artists from the Four Symbols Sect to that power."
"It’s indeed a good move, but only releasing the news may not convince the crowd." Sword Demon frowned.
"Releasing mere news is insufficient; hence, we need to enact a play by truly finding a force willing to take the blame."
After hearing Liu Zixuan’s words, Long Tengyun raised his eyebrows: "Easier said than done; where can we find a cooperative force at this time, especially one to take the blame?"
"If we can’t find one, we can fabricate one. I’ll personally take care of this later—manufacturing a force is quite easy." Liu Zixuan smiled mysteriously; he had long pondered this.
"And after that?" Luo Xi asked.
"Then, use this force to attract some martial artists, continuing to divide and exhaust them."
Liu Zixuan paused: "Of course, none of this will have substantial impact; hence, what everyone needs most is to prepare for the real battle. Barring any surprises, the battlefield remains near Yudu, and I’m certain it will begin within five days."
"Indeed, we’ve just attracted some solitary martial artists from small sects and clans. In truth, we can’t halt the treasure’s opening."
Long Tengyun sighed: "Even though three keys are in outsiders’ hands, lacking this one renders it ineffective."
"What if two keys are in our possession?" Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes brightened as they almost simultaneously asked, "Did you get another one?"
Liu Zixuan took out the one that Wang Kun gave him from his pocket: "I’ve already seized the Dragon Spirit’s key during the Qian Nan trip, so now, with two keys in our possession, we hold the greatest initiative, determining whether the treasure opens or not!"