Chapter 1751 - 315: 20,000-Word Mega - _9

As soon as he approached, the monk noticed something was amiss; the solemnity and vigilance emanating from those people across him were too intense.

Monk Huixu couldn't help but tidy the torn, fire-burned kasaya on his body.

Since they regard this humble monk as a threat, this humble monk certainly cannot afford any discourtesy.

"Patron."

Li Zhiyuan looked at the monk and asked in return, "Are you here seeking alliance to break the array?"

"Patron is clever, this humble monk is impressed."

"I agree."

"Amitabha."

"But I have one condition."

"Patron, please speak."

"Before breaking the array, we must first observe its spirit and form. I have a habit that when contemplating an array, my mind becomes highly focused; if disrupted, it can lightly harm my spirit, or severely cause heart demons.

Therefore, my condition is, when we first observe the array, the distance between us needs to be greater, I mean, farther apart than it is now."

"This..."

"Let your side's array master look first; once you have finished, then I'll take a look."

"That condition, of course, is no problem."

Monk Huixu performed another Buddhist gesture, then turned around and went back to convey the boy's agreement to cooperate and the condition.

The young man said, "This condition is understandable. I've seen people observe arrays by projecting their spirit out of their body to experience it."

Monk Huixu said, "In that case, let's settle it like this."

Bu Chen began, "What if he directly opens the door and goes in?"

The young man said, "You suspect they're in cahoots with Zhao Yi? I think they either have a relationship or a transaction, but I haven't seen him resolved to side with Zhao Yi; otherwise, he wouldn't have blocked your carriage in front, he could have retreated and seized the opportunity to attack when Zhao Yi made a move on us."

Bu Chen said, "I don't mean that; I mean he's very skilled at arrays."

The scene of the array master from his own side being killed in battle was still vivid; even though Bu Chen wasn't knowledgeable in arrays, he could see the despair and shock on Chou Chuyin's face before his death.

Being the only one among the three parties who'd fought Li Zhiyuan's group, his apprehension toward the young man was deeper.

The young man said, "We know he's adept at arrays; otherwise, he wouldn't seek cooperation. What's crucial is that our master takes the lead in observing the array; everything depends on the master's judgment.

We'll see if that young man possesses the skill to open the door with a 'snap,' enter before we can react, and calmly close the door again."

Master Huixin said, "Amitabha."

After the discussion here was settled, Li Zhiyuan's people cleared a space, allowing the area near the door for the opposing party.

Additionally, they actively pulled back to a greater distance.

This was also where the opposing party should retreat to when it was their turn to observe the array next. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

Once settled, Li Zhiyuan said to Run Sheng and Lin Shuyou, "Now you can relax a bit; constantly being tense is too draining."

Run Sheng sat cross-legged, took out a compressed biscuit and water, and began to eat.

Lin Shuyou placed the double mace behind his back and used the corners of the mace to scratch his back.

"Brother Bin, can we relax now because the hidden elder from the Zhao family will only be watching the doorway?"

"Hmm, congratulations, Ah You, you're starting to bring answers with your questions."

"When Brother Xiao Yuan breaks the array later, should I be at the front or the back?"

"The front has unknown danger, the back has clear danger, you stand in front, Run Sheng stands behind."

"Understood."

At this time, the three groups stood on the steps in front of the door.

The young man pinched his fingers, calculating, gathering spirit.

Master Huixin clasped her hands together, chanting Buddhist scriptures.

Mysteriously, it seemed melodies emanated from the master's mouth, blending with the door in front.

After a while, the master lowered her hands and sighed:

"It's no wonder it's the family that once produced a Dragon King. Even though Jiujiang Zhao isn't proficient in arrays, this House Protection Array setup is still exquisite, grand yet intricate; finding its flaw is truly difficult.

And..."

The young man said, "And what? Master, we're all in the same boat; no need to hold back."

Master Huixin said, "This Grand Array has recently been modified; although only a small part has been changed, the technique is sophisticated, and it can integrate with the existing array in a short time, further increasing the difficulty in breaking it."

The young man glanced at Bu Chen and asked, "Is there a possibility of an instant break-then-enter scenario?"

Master Huixin said, "I suspect that even the elders originally living in Zhao Mansion wouldn't fully grasp this newly modified array."

The young man said, "So that's impossible?"

Master Huixin said, "I admit the young man's talent in arrays is high, but ultimately, he's still human."

The young man nodded.

Master Huixin said, "I'm finished here; let that young man take a look, and after he's done, I'll exchange views with him to jointly devise a plan to break the array."

Monk Huixu gestured, indicating the parties could switch positions.

Li Zhiyuan and his group stood at the door.

The young man didn't immediately concentrate on observing the array; instead, he turned back to look.

Tan Wenbin waved his hand, urging, "Over there, over there, move farther away!"

The three groups could only retreat again, back to where Li Zhiyuan and his group were previously standing, with Tan Wenbin considerately drawing a line for them there.

After ensuring the distance was correct, Li Zhiyuan finally faced the door.

Lin Shuyou stood diagonally in front of the young man, while Run Sheng and Tan Wenbin stood one after another on the steps, facing toward the rear.