Chapter 1729: Exile

Xie Daoyun, being a genius in array formations herself, immediately sensed something was amiss. Zu'an was startled. "What do you mean?" Even Yan Xuehen and the other women looked at her.

Xie Daoyun bit her lip, then quickly explained, "A few days ago, I was tasked by my teacher to investigate whether any special arrays had been pre-laid on Mount Zi. Since this is the Grand Tutor's territory, my teacher was concerned he might harbor ill intentions..." Midway through, her face paled as if she realized something, but she continued, "Because the Grand Tutor's cultivation is too high, and I feared my own limited knowledge, my teacher taught me several array formations. He said these could detect any other deadly arrays in the mountains. Initially, I did a rough investigation of Mount Zi and found nothing. Then I laid out the arrays my teacher taught me in some mountain ranges to check. Everything appeared normal at the time, and I even congratulated myself on a successful job..." Yun Jianyue sneered, "It seems Yan Xianggu also supports the Libationer, secretly helping him set up such a grand array. Mount Zi is Wang Wuxie's territory; it wouldn't be easy to secretly set up such a massive array here, so he sent you."

"To avoid suspicion, he even kept you in the dark. You thought you were eliminating hidden dangers, but in reality, you were laying the largest killing array." Xie Daoyun's face was extremely pale. She couldn't imagine that her most respected teacher would use her in such a way.

"No, that's not possible," she suddenly realized something and immediately argued.

"Although my teacher's mastery of array formations is far superior to mine, I have also been immersed in this art for quite some time. If it were truly a killing array, or a grand array of today's scale, it would be impossible for me not to detect it at all." Yun Jianyue frowned; this point was indeed difficult to explain.

Instead, Yan Xuehen looked sympathetically at Xie Daoyun. "If I'm not mistaken, the Libationer and Master Yan laid out the other parts of the array many years ago, only recently having you lay the remaining portions. Neither the previously laid parts nor the crucial parts you recently set up posed any threat individually. That's why neither Wang Wuxie nor you would have suspected anything. Only when combined, and upon a special summons, would the array activate."

"And at that moment, there would be no need to hide anything." Xie Daoyun's face turned pale. She was an intelligent person and immediately understood that this principle was achievable. It seemed her teacher had indeed deceived her.

At this moment, the Libationer's voice rang out, "Daoyun, don't blame your teacher. I arranged this entirely, and he was unaware." Xie Daoyun pursed her lips. Her teacher's mastery of array formations was extraordinary; there were even rumors that he surpassed his own master. How could the Libationer's actions have been kept from him?

Clearly, he was also aware. Just then, Zhao Hao let out a cold snort. "Still covering for Yan Xianggu at a time like this? It seems you're worried that if today's plan fails, I'll take my anger out on him." The Libationer smiled faintly. "Your Majesty is perhaps too confident. Today's plan will not fail." Zhao Hao's expression changed. "I'd like to see what kind of array can deal with me." No sooner had he spoken than he vanished from his spot. However, the next second, a ripple of blue energy suddenly spread through the air, as if something had collided with it.

Zhao Hao's figure reappeared nearby, his expression turning solemn. "Space lockdown?" Previously, the guardian array of the True Yang Sect, combined with some Witches' array setups, also had a binding effect.

However, given Zhao Hao's cultivation level, such restraints couldn't fully affect him. He had feigned being trapped to lure out the bigger fish behind the scenes.

But with the grand array now deployed by the Libationer, he found that even his ability to traverse space was useless; he couldn't leave. A sense of foreboding immediately seized him.

Yet, he remained relatively calm. "It's quite impressive that you've used the power of Mount Zi's dragon脉 to set up such a grand array. However, if you've expended so much effort on spatial containment, then your offensive capabilities are bound to be diminished accordingly. I don't believe you can harm me now." While everyone wants to have it all, everything in existence operates by its own rules; having everything is rarely easy.

This array's strength lay in spatial containment, naturally making it weaker in other aspects. Perhaps its power was sufficient to suppress other top masters, but it would be less effective against Zhao Hao.

Either the Libationer would personally enter the array, but if he did so, Zhao Hao was quite confident he could defeat him in a one-on-one fight.

If the Libationer didn't enter the array, then Zhao Hao only needed to wait; time was on his side. He knew very well that even with the Libationer's capabilities, maintaining an array of this scale could not last long. Once the array weakened, it would naturally be time to break it and kill the Libationer.

To his surprise, the Libationer showed no sign of astonishment. "Indeed, with your cultivation, this grand array isn't meant to directly kill you. But who said this is an offensive array?" Zhao Hao was stunned, only then realizing that while the array radiated immense pressure, it hadn't launched any direct attacks since its activation.

"What kind of array is this?" he asked in a deep voice. The Libationer calmly replied, "For years, I've been researching how to deal with you. Although I believe my cultivation allows me to fight you, I wasn't entirely confident in defeating you. So I began to ponder solutions from other angles. In the end, heaven did not disappoint the diligent; I finally conceived of a plan." He paused, his gaze fixed on Zhao Hao. "Since I cannot defeat you, I will banish you to the void, ensuring you can never return. The effect is the same as killing you." Hearing his words, Zhao Hao's expression changed dramatically.

At his level of cultivation, he naturally knew that this world was not the only one. There were many other worlds, such as the various small worlds found within secret realms.

Of course, besides these small worlds within secret realms, there should also be other large worlds. However, between worlds, there existed vast spatial turbulence. Even Earth Immortals would find it difficult to withstand the destructive astral winds; they would likely be annihilated in the turbulent void before finding another world.

That's why, throughout history, those at the pinnacle of cultivation sought to achieve True Immortal status. On one hand, it granted immortality, and on the other, it allowed them to freely traverse the spatial turbulence in search of legendary worlds.

The Libationer's method, it was clear, was to banish him into that spatial turbulence. If it were the turbulence near this world, he might still be able to endure and return, but the Libationer had plotted for so many years; how could he make such a mistake?

At this thought, he could no longer remain calm. With a roar, his entire being transformed into a colossal golden divine image. His massive fist, seemingly imbued with world-destroying power, smashed into the void, shouting, "Open!"