Chapter 661: Entering The Hidden Fen Clan (1/2)

Lin Mu started to find the nodes of the Formation array and managed to do so in about two minutes. Once that was done, he found the linking runes that connected it to the lower layers of the array.

Since this was a formation array, there were multiple layers that worked together and if one wanted to stop it, they would need to deal with the layers that either functioned as the connective layer, or the layer that supplied the spirit Qi to the formation array.

This was the basic method of dismantling a formation array and was the two pronged approach that was used often. Either one removes the power supply, or the circuitry to stop it from working.

Of course, Lin Mu could go the direct and more crude route by using an attack to break the formation array. But they were here for an alliance with the Fen clan and not a war. Plus, Lin Mu didn't want to break the formation array either and only wanted to open a path for him and the other two to enter.

'Hmm… this is true of a higher level than the one before. The number of layers is also higher and the complexity is increasing.' Lin Mu thought.

After spending about ten minutes prodding with the formation array, Lin Mu found the linking layer and another layer that actually functioned as the identification formation.

”There it is…” Lin Mu muttered as he injected some spirit Qi into the identification layer at a few specific nodes.

~shua~

In the next moment, the formation array flickered and some new runes appeared on top of it. Two such runes floated out from the formation and entered the bodies of Jingming Shang and Mu Tao.

The two of them were a bit surprised and were almost going to dodge. But seeing as Lin Mu had not done anything, they understood that this must have been intentional.

”What was that?” Mu Tao questioned.

”That is the identification tag of the formation array, it will allow you to enter without a problem now.” Lin Mu, who had just opened his eyes said.

”Ah… I see senior. So should we proceed?” Mu Tao replied.

”Let's go,” Lin Mu said with a nod.

~hua~

An opening appeared on the formation array opposite to where Lin Mu was standing, allowing them to proceed. Lin Mu and the other two walked in and saw the scenery in front of them change completely.

Previously, the place where the formation array was, they could only see some trees. But now that they had entered the formation array, they could see what was truly located here. There were multiple small hills spread around the area and the courtyard that surrounded them.

At the very center, they could see the largest courtyard that was decorated with some statues that were placed on the walls and paintings of guardian gods on the doors. In addition to that, the entire area was surrounded by a five meter tall wall, at the gate of which a large nameplate hung.

The nameplate read 'Fen' and was written in bold yet elegant strokes.

”So this is the Fen clan… they seem rather big.” Lin Mu said upon seeing all the courtyards.