The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

"That’s right, although this Teleportation Array is Level 4, the ’Star Shift Array Core’ at its heart is the lifeline of the entire array. It’s set near the entrance for convenient repairs, yet it has been accurately destroyed."

As Ji Yunluo spoke, his withered fingers sketched a complex array pattern in the void.

"Now the array core is damaged, and the Power of Space is continuously leaking. If my old self hasn’t misjudged, I’m afraid all the other six Teleportation Arrays are showing signs of instability."

Li Changhong nodded grimly, "Indeed, the Array Disc shows increasingly intense fluctuations."

"The situation is worse than expected." Ji Yunluo’s cloudy eyes flashed with a bit of gravity, "The node was already special, and combined with the Void Beasts’ ambush at such a precise moment..."

"I almost suspect that someone proficient in arrays might be manipulating this behind the scenes."

"Impossible!" Li Changhong interrupted decisively, "Void Beasts come in many forms, inherently savage, almost no one can tame them..."

"Can there be absolutes in the world?" Ji Yunluo interrupted, "Don’t forget the methods of those Alien Races on the Starry Battlefield, not to mention some Demon Beasts with void bloodlines..."

Li Changhong was momentarily speechless, his expression shifting unpredictably.

"Enough," Ji Yunluo shook his head, "Perhaps my old self is overthinking, maybe they just stumbled upon it."

Li Changhong rubbed his temples, "Alright, but I have already urgently reported to several State Lords, though it will take time for the message to pass."

"Even if they immediately dispatch Array Masters, it will take at least several months. By then, all the Teleportation Arrays may have completely collapsed, with reinforcements unable to arrive."

Ji Yunluo pondered for a moment, his eyes suddenly brightened, "There’s still a way—we could seek the envoy guarding the ancient Transmission Array."

"Are you talking about Elder Wen?" Li Changhong let out a bitter laugh, a hint of helplessness in his eyes, "He is directly under the Dynasty Alliance, never involving himself in the affairs of any dynasty."

"That Level 6 ancient Transmission Array is of great importance, not to mention a few Level 4 Teleportation Arrays, even if the entire Celestial Fate Sacred Dynasty were to fall, he wouldn’t intervene."

Ji Yunluo’s cloudy eyes narrowed slightly, "Of course, my old self is aware of that. What I meant is, we might ask him for a small favor."

"After all, those teleported from the ancient array mostly come from other Cultivation Countries or the Dynasty Alliance. In case there happens to be a high-level Array Master present, we could invite them with substantial remuneration."

Li Changhong’s eyes flashed with brilliance upon hearing this, "Brilliant plan! I shall..."

Halfway through the sentence, his expression changed suddenly, "It’s unfortunate! The ancient Transmission Array just completed its transfer a few days ago and, according to procedures, will be sealed for a year for inspection."

"Moreover, even if we rush there now, it would take at least seven days for a round trip, by which time the Teleportation Arrays might have already collapsed."

At this point, the two exchanged glances, seeing deep helplessness in each other’s eyes.

"Enough, it seems we can only resign ourselves to fate." Li Changhong sighed deeply, looking up at the gradually darkening sky.

"Time is of the essence, let’s head to the passage now. If we delay any longer, the crack in the space barrier will only grow larger."

Ji Yunluo nodded slightly, "Then let’s go."

The two immediately tore through space, rushing toward the teleportation area in the city center...

...

By dusk, the two figures arrived at last.

Not because they intentionally delayed, but due to the vastness of Celestial Wave City.

Moreover, the two were not in a hurry, as it was their first time visiting this Fifth-level Cultivation Country, they leisurely strolled all the way.

Especially Lu Yaoyao, secretly plotting, hoping to drag out the time.

She didn’t want her father to take risks, perhaps by the time they slowly reach the City Lord’s residence, other Array Masters in the city might have resolved the issue.

By then, her father wouldn’t have to step in.

"Halt!"

As the two stood admiring the grandeur of the City Lord’s residence, a silver-armored guard approached with a halberd, the gleaming tip pointed straight at them.

Zhou Qing remained composed, saluting politely, "I am here to assist in repairing the Teleportation Array."

The guard was initially stunned, but soon delighted, "Really? The City Lord has had us waiting here for a long time, hoping an Array Master would come!"

He excitedly rubbed his hands, "After waiting so long, finally someone has arrived!"

With that, he quickly clasped his fists and bowed deeply, "May I ask, Master, what is your name?"

"Zhou Qing."

"Master Zhou!" The guard’s eyes shone with hope, his tone somewhat anxious, "I wonder if Master could... could prove it a little..."

Before the sentence was finished, Zhou Qing’s mind stirred slightly.

In an instant, myriad Spirit Seals burst from Zhou’s apertures, swirling around like a hanging galaxy.

Each Spirit Seal emitted unique rhythms of Spiritual Power, sketching profound trajectories in the air.

"This... this..." The guard was dumbfounded, the halberd in his hand unconsciously drooping.

He suddenly regained his senses and quickly stepped aside to lead the way, "Master, please follow me!"

Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao exchanged a glance, then followed.

The guard dared not delay, immediately summoning the Cyan Jade Flying Ship left by the City Lord.

The Flying Ship expanded with the wind, growing to three meters in size, its body flowing with cyan Spiritual Light.

The three boarded the Flying Ship, transforming into a streak of light heading straight for the city’s central teleportation square.

They flew for a full hour until the outlines of seven towering array platforms gradually appeared on the distant horizon.

As the distance closed in, the magnificent scene became increasingly clear—seven large Transmission Array Platforms suspended in mid-air, entirely crafted from rare Void Crystal Stone, reflecting enchanting hues under the moonlight.

Six of the platforms emitted stable columns of light, but the most right-sided hexagonal platform’s glow flickered irregularly, appearing highly unstable.

Twelve sky-reaching jade columns surrounded the perimeter, each sculpted with various Spirit Beast depictions.