Chapter 1142: Bai Yanqings scorn (2/2)

Long Feiye nodded as he remained alert. Gu Beiyue knitted his brows on the side, calculating something to himself. Han Yunxi knew the two men were trying to figure out how to break through the array, so she didn’t interrupt.

Gu Qishao didn’t last long before he asked, “Long Feiye, what kind of array is this?” He’d been studying it for awhile, but didn’t recognize it, much less the way to break it. Long Feiye didn’t answer as he continued to look back and forth between the various graves.

“Qishao, this is the most dangerous array formation in the Qimen Dunjia arts. Neither you nor the princess should wander off,” Gu Beiyue murmured back.

“It can’t be...the Seven Murders Array?” Gu Qishao grew alarmed.

Gu Beiyue nodded while motioning him to quiet down. Gu Qishao quickly shut up, afraid to make a peep. The Seven Murders Array differed from others in that the creator had to remain within the formation to keep it intact. Perhaps Bai Yanqing was staring at them from somewhere right this moment?

Han Yunxi asked in a low voice, “You studied array formations too?”

Before Gu Qishao answered, he thought it over and shook his head. “I only know one or two things about it. I never studied earnestly.”

Han Yunxi didn’t ask any more, but Gu Qishao only felt bewildered.

All of us had three months to study, but why are the differences so great? We were all looking for her these months too, so none of us had time to sit down and learn it every second. Long Feiye even went onto the battlefield while Gu Beiyue was cleaning up the mess at Tianan Country!

How did those two study it? What a mess! Did they ask help from some high-level expert?

But Bai Yanqing was the heir to the Wind Clan. He should be the de facto expert in the skill, so who could exceed his abilities?

The Seven Murders Array was first in the list of one hundred array formations. It was hard to set up and even harder to break. The reason for its name came from the fact that every step taken in the array would earn an attempt on one’s life. Each successive attempt was more vicious than the last, although the circumstances varied depending on the strength of the caster.

But Bai Yanqing was no small threat!

If they remained unmoving, it’d be impossible to break though. They’d be trapped here forever. Actually, waiting around was the best and most cost-effective way to break the aray. It was also the smart choice, because the creator of the array would last at most three days and three nights before dying of thirst or hunger. Unfortunately, they were dealing with an undying caster and couldn’t pick that choice.

Typical eight trigrams-inspired arrays followed the categories of Halt, Life, Hurt, Blockade, Scene, Death, Alarm, and Open. But the Seven Murders Array also had a trait of harboring seven “doors.” Of these doors, one would always be a dead end, but the door would be randomized with every step taken by the victim within the array. It might hide in the “Life” door or the “Hurt” door and turn them into “Life and Death” or “Dead and Injured” Doors.

In other words, the Seven Murders Array didn’t need to strictly follow the confines of the eight trigrams-inspired arrays. Even skilled array masters could lose themselves in the space and failed to find the exit. As Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue carefully studied the array formation, Han Yunxi and Gu Qishao kept guarded against their surroundings. Meanwhile, Bai Yanqing was hiding in the shadows.

Currently, this array used the “Life and Death Door,” so the exit was hidden in the door of Death. He was waiting for Long Feiye’s group to charge right in. Bai Yanqing was already surprised that Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue could break through his arrays in the maze. He esteemed the men for their skills, but he refused to believe they could succeed this time! Even if their talent dashed to the skies, finding the “Life Door” exit would lead them to death all the same!

As long as he didn’t die and stuck around, the Life and Death Door would keep existing to seal their fates!

He’d like to see how Han Yunxi and Long Feiye could keep on dual cultivating if he kept them here for a few months. Thus, Bai Yanqing waited.

But a long time passed without Han Yunxi’s group taking a single step. This filled Bai Yanqing’s expression with contempt and scorn. He was prepared to wait a day or two until the group tracked down the location of his “Life Door,” but never thought they’d just come in and stand around!

Looks like Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue were simply blind cats who happened to catch a mouse when they broke through my previous arrays. They probably just ran into a formation they recognized. I really overestimated their skills!

Bai Yanqing had been on high alert, but slowly relaxed when he saw the group didn’t dare to move. Maybe I can have a good rest and play with them a bit longer. I had ways to torture them even if they don’t move!

But soon enough, Long Feiye spoke up. “Gu Beiyue, I’ve found the Life Door. What about you?”

Bai Yanqing gave a start before smiling coldly. As if I’d believe an act like that.

Long Feiye hadn’t even taken a single step, so how could he find the location of the Life Doo? Moreover, even if he did, why would he announce it out loud?