After listening to Yunxia Gu’s explanation, everyone began to understand the actions of Yunlong and Yunhu.
The more they listened, the more they realized how capable the two were.
Without a certain foundation in Qimen Dunjia knowledge and insight,
it would be impossible to construct such a Twenty-Four Mountain Verification Array.
They were also very surprised.
They hadn’t expected Yunlong and Yunhu to have such profound attainments in Qimen Dunjia.
At the same time, their anticipation for the outcome grew even stronger.
Finally, all preparations were complete.
Yunlong and Yunhu exchanged a look, confirming completion.
They simultaneously formed hand seals and altered their movements, one on the left and one on the right.
They uttered a low chant:
“Qian, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Gen, Dui, Kan, Li…”
“Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Mountain, Lake, Water, Fire…”
Their pronouncements differed, and their hand seals changed with each word.
In the end, without prior arrangement,
they both formed a final hand seal and, from their respective sides,
pointed at the bronze bowls within the Twenty-Four Mountain Verification Array:
“Activate the array; Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie, Zhen, Lie, Qian, Xing, Di!”
With the utterance of the Nine Syllable Mantra,
all the various artifacts arranged around the formation seemed to tremble.
The water within the bronze bowls in the formation suddenly began to boil.
With a sizzling sound, the water churned.
Strange, intermittent whirlwinds inexplicably appeared around them.
The winds were not strong, but they were enough to disperse the surrounding mist.
Following this, the surrounding Qi began to be absorbed by the bronze bowl at the center of the verification array.
It was as if a vacuum had formed, drawing in the energy.
After approximately two more minutes,
a bronze artifact resembling a white tiger within the verification array magically shifted to the side.
As this bronze artifact moved,
all twenty-four types of artifacts within the array began to move in unison.
They moved like rotating bronze compasses, turning in circles to the left or right.
The movements were not significant, but they were all in motion…
We watched, stunned.
This level of mastery in array formations far surpassed that of many in the industry.
Yunlong and Yunhu also appeared to be exerting great effort,
their hands trembling as they held the hand seals.
The more intensely the water in the bronze bowls boiled, the faster the surrounding artifacts moved…
After a full five minutes,
the water in the bronze bowls returned to stillness.
The surrounding artifacts also ceased their movement.
Only then did Yunlong and Yunhu release their hand seals.
Both of them were covered in sweat and breathing heavily.
“Boys, how did it go?”
Uncle Shi called out.
Yunlong looked at the positions of the various artifacts within the verification array and said, panting,
“It’s, it’s correct. This place, this place has indeed had an array laid upon it.”
After Yunlong spoke, Yunhu added,
“From the verification diagram, this array is primarily based on Dui (Lake).
The Five Elements conflict, Water element gives rise to…”
“Hey! Just tell us the result, can it be broken?”
Uncle Shi urged impatiently.
Despite their explanations, we could only grasp a partial understanding.
This was because the fields involved were entirely outside of our expertise.
Yunlong took a deep breath:
“Yes, it should be an advanced version of the Four Pillars Water Underworld Array.
As long as the water level of Dui is broken, the illusionary technique should be dispelled.”
“Good! Truly the disciples of Gou Sheng, you two are impressive!”
Uncle Shi said with a smile.
Hearing Uncle Shi refer to their master as Gou Sheng, Yunlong and Yunhu could only offer a wry smile.
After taking a few more breaths, they finally recovered.
This showed the immense exhaustion they had undergone to perform the verification array.
Yunlong and Yunhu rested briefly, then stood together again.
They held the Sun and Moon Twin Wheels.
After confirming a specific direction, they raised the Twin Wheels simultaneously.
With a whirring sound, the Twin Wheels began to spin.
Finally, they both shouted together:
“Break the formation!”
As they spoke, they threw the Twin Wheels, aiming directly at a spot in the stream.
The flying wheels moved with extreme speed, accompanied by strong winds.
With a resounding “Bang,” they struck a spot in the stream.
Instantly, a pillar of water shot skyward, splashing countless droplets.
However, what was most startling was that
as the water column surged upwards and ripples spread outwards,
beneath the surface of the clear stream, which had been clear moments before, were densely packed water ghosts, their claws and teeth bared.
Those water ghosts were entangled in the water, emitting low growls of “wuwuwu.”
They scrambled, as if eager to climb out of the water.
But as soon as their heads emerged, they were dragged back into the water by other water ghosts.
“Holy cow! It’s all water ghosts!”
“My goodness, it’s a good thing we didn’t rush in earlier, we would have been dragged into the water and bitten to death!”
“I’m speechless!”
“…”
Everyone exclaimed in unison.
They had never imagined that beneath the seemingly calm stream lay such a scene.
But, just as a portion of the stream bottom was revealed,
the rippling water suddenly stopped and retracted.
The receding waves once again covered the true scene beneath the stream, turning it back into a calm and clear illusion of a stream.
“What’s going on? The illusion is back?”
Everyone stared, bewildered.
Yunlong and Yunhu were also taken aback.
But before they could figure it out,
several black mist ghost hands suddenly emerged from the water, reaching out to grab Yunlong and Yunhu.
“Be careful!”
I shouted loudly.
As I was the closest, without thinking, I drew my sword and rushed forward.
Yunlong and Yunhu were stunned for a moment; by the time they reacted, it was too late.
They retreated backward with expressions of horror.
Upon seeing this, Uncle Shi and Yunxia Gu also rushed forward.
Among everyone present, only Yunlong and Yunhu could break the formation.
If they couldn't break the formation, it would be difficult for us to cross this stream.
Their safety had to be ensured.
The black mist ghost hands moved with extreme speed, and just as they were about to seize Yunlong and Yunhu,
I, Uncle Shi, and Yunxia Gu flew forward.
Each using our own methods, we targeted the black mist ghost hands, doing our utmost to ensure Yunlong and Yunhu’s safety…