Chapter 465: Illusion Array Four (1/2)

Chapter 465: Illusion Array (Four)

“Ziying, please tell me just where the cave is located.” Jian Chen could barely restrain the emotions flowing through to his face as he moved about impatiently.

“Master, it is located fifty meters on the wall behind you.” Ziying spoke.

Hearing that, Jian Chen whirled around and walked to the location Ziying spoke of. There was a precipice where several weeds could be seen. From the outside, it looked rather normal and there was no cave that was visible. At the very least, Jian Chen couldn’t sense anything strange from it.

“Master, there is an illusion array concealing the cave. If you attack the area and destroy the array, you’ll be able to see the cave,” Ziying told him.

Jian Chen looked at the seemingly ordinary looking wall with a curious expression. He couldn’t believe that an illusion array would have such an amazing effect. Even with his eyes, he wasn’t able to detect any abnormalities even with his omnipresence combing over it.

Jian Chen swiped at the sky, causing the fire element in the world to gather and form a boiling hot fire sword. Shooting forward with his hand, Jian Chen struck the fire sword on the cliff wall.

“Bang!” Following an extremely loud bang, the fire sword exploded against the cliff wall and filled the area with a burning hot heatwave. The temperature in the air soared as the flames evaporated the mist. Parts of the cliff had even broke off and splashed into the water below.

After some time, the area cleared up and a single three meter hole became visible right in front of Jian Chen. However, nothing could be seen within it.

“Could it be that this is the Saint Ruler’s cave?” Jian Chen muttered. Using his omnipresence, he began to spread it inside the cave in an attempt to look inside. When his presence reached five meters in the cave, an unknown energy blocked it, preventing him from going any further.

“Master, there’s still an illusion array guarding it.” Ziying spoke to Jian Chen.

“The preventions put in place are quite strict.” Jian Chen sighed. Back during the Gathering of Mercenaries, he had come across the cave of a Saint Ruler. However, that cave didn’t have any protections as difficult as this one. It only had an unusually sturdy stone door blocking its path.

The Saint Ruler’s cave had provided an undeniable sense of enticement to Jian Chen. So without hesitation, he flew inside the jet-black cave and began to walk deeper in.

Quickly, Jian Chen arrived at the illusion array that had blocked his omnipresence. Clutching his hand, the fire sword materialized in his hand once more. What left Jian Chen tongue-tied was the fact that when the sword drew close to the illusion array, it suddenly vanished without a trace.

“Master, this illusion array is borrowing the power of a Space Gate. Aside from attacks that are strong enough to bring the illusion array to its breaking point, it will not be destroyed.” A feminine voice could be heard within his head, this time, it was Qingsuo that spoke.

“Then what should I do?” Jian Chen asked the Sword Spirit. This was the very first time he had come across an illusion array. He had never heard of such a thing before, so the existence of one was a complete mystery to him. He had no idea how to deal with it, causing him feel helpless.

“This illusion array borrows power from what a Space Gate is formed from. With the assistance of the world’s power, the area within fluctuates and changes at will. It is also able to produce an endless amount of illusions to puzzle the eyes. But, it cannot attack. So, unless one comes across a Saint Ruler, this illusion array will cause anyone that enters it to be completely isolated from the world.” Qingsuo spoke.

Jian Chen hesitated for a moment before asking, “Qingsuo, then do you have a method for dealing with this illusion array?”

“Master, although Ziying and Qingsuo have used up most of our energy to break the illusion array, we can still see through it. As long as master follows what we say, we will be able to pass through the illusion array.” Qingsuo almost looked proud as she replied.

“That’s fine. I will listen to your instructions.” Since things had gotten to such a stage, Jian Chen placed all his hopes on the two Sword Spirits.

“Master, first walk into the illusion array.” Qingsuo started Jian Chen off.

Jian Chen felt completely at ease with Ziying and Qingsuo and had no qualms of harm befalling him. So without hesitation, he walked into the illusion array that would be able to isolate him and his omnipresence.

As soon as he stepped across, it was as if he had crossed worlds. Jian Chen felt the scenery around him begin to distort as he discovered that he was now standing in a dessert. The sun was beating down on him heavily with its harsh rays and the fine sand beneath him had started to bake his feet. It was as if he was standing on a burning red piece of metal.

“Master, this is all an illusion. The person behind this illusion had to rely on the power of the world to create it. Know that it’s not real. Continue to walk forward slowly.” Qingsuo explained.

Obeying her words, Jian Chen took a single step forward. Another step. Then, a third step. Finally, on his fourth step, the sands beneath his feet began to swirl around before forming a vortex that threatened to devour him whole.

“Quicksand!” Jian Chen started. He subconsciously thought about using the energy of the world to force his way out before Qingsuo and Ziyig suddenly cried out to him.

“Master, don’t fight it! Otherwise, you’ll be transported to the outside by the power of the Space Gate.” Ziying and Qingsuo spoke at the same time.