Heaven Refining physique-Chapter 62: Restrictive Arrays

"Tell me if the Heavenly Fairies we talked about earlier are still in the Dark Forest?"

The Truth Seeker released brilliance again, and after two seconds, it once more turned into a circle. Then, it fell gently into the bowl again. It had been used twice today, so they wouldn’t be able to ask anything else. They had to wait until this exact time tomorrow before asking again.

Even if they went to the Dark Forest right now, it wouldn’t change anything. They could return quickly, as 10,000 miles was nothing for a Heavenly King Realm cultivator.

"Looks like they didn’t dare to enter the forbidden zone. Did those two chicken out?"

Chen Xi remarked when he heard the result. After all, it had been ten days, and with their speed, even one day was enough to enter the forbidden zone. Since they were still in the Dark Forest, it meant they were hesitating.

He had always heard that the Heavenly Sisters—also called the Devil Sisters—were famous supreme geniuses of the Azure Sky Sect and were quite heroic. But in the end, it seemed they also feared death.

Zhao Qiang and the other disciples from the Azure Sky Sect looked at Chen Xi with amused gazes.

They all knew those two quite well and understood that it wasn’t fear of the forbidden zone stopping them but something else. And it was definitely important enough to delay them.

"Let’s go. Since they are still in the Dark Forest, we might encounter them."

Zhao Qiang spoke, though he knew the chances were low unless they followed the same path.

There was another option—to split up.

But in that case, only he or Chen Xi would be able to defeat them. The others wouldn’t stand a chance. Even if Huan Caiyi and Zhi Hui were not together, the others wouldn’t be able to defeat them.

If any of void reversion realm encountered them, they would definitely die.

Also, if those two were already at the border, they could easily escape if alarmed.

So, it would be better to move in two groups. Zhao Qiang looked at Chen Xi and shared his plan.

"Listen, Brother Chen, I think it’s best if we move in two groups."

"Hm... Why? Wouldn’t it be better if we moved alone and sent the others in two groups of four? No matter how strong they are, they are still only in the mid-stage of the Void Reversion Realm.

Even if they have the battle strength to fight a peak-stage cultivator while being mid-stage, I doubt they would be able to handle four peak-stage opponents together.

And once any of these groups find them, they can send us a distress signal."

Zhao Qiang shook his head and said,

"It’s not their strength that I fear, but if they decide to escape, these four definitely won’t be able to stop them.

And if they are already at the border, catching them would be impossible. They might also have some Transference Talismans, and if they use them, even a peak Void Reversion Realm cultivator wouldn’t be able to interfere with their teleportation, much less stop them.

So, it would be better if we moved in two groups. It will take time to find them, but since they are still in the Dark Forest and haven’t left, we have a chance to encounter them eventually.

And with us present, even if they use any Transference Talisman, we can interfere with it. They might not even use it for fear of ending up in the core area of forbidden zone"

Chen Xi thought for a moment, then nodded. What Zhao Qiang had told him made sense.

So, they formed two groups based on their sects and moved in two different directions to cover more ground. They decided to meet at the borders.

...

Jiang Hao and Ming Yue were resting while watching Zhi Hui, who had been drawing an array every time they stopped to rest for the past eleven days.

Jiang Hao hadn’t asked about it before, but he felt this array was somewhat similar to the restriction array he had seen on his robes. However, only some parts were similar.

The array that Zhi Hui was drawing was far bigger. It had already covered the entire clearing where they were staying.

He finally asked Ming Yue about it.

"Senior Sister, does Senior want to restrict us even more with this array?"

Ming Yue shook her head. She had seen this array before, so she could guess what her master was planning.

"Although I’m not completely sure why she is drawing this array, it is meant to restrict the cultivation level of cultivators. It won’t affect us since the maximum cultivation allowed in this array is the Void Reversion Realm."

Zhi Hui heard them and explained.

"Do you know? When our seniors finally managed to connect to this Lower World from the Upper World, the first thing they imparted to these sects was restrictive arrays.

These arrays are meant to restrict the cultivation level of cultivators as well as the grade level of beasts.

It was very important because it’s far better than protective arrays.

After all, you can break protective arrays with enough strength. But restrictive arrays don’t stop anyone from entering , they only stop them from leaving.

Unless you know their exact nodes, breaking these arrays is almost impossible.

Once you enter its range, you will be restricted. This is the reason we were able to survive in war against beasts—because a small number of weapons wouldn’t have been enough deterrence against top-grade spirit beasts.

Both of these sects have a considerable number of restrictive arrays, and I have quite a few of them as well.

This one is designed to restrict anyone who enters it to the Void Reversion Realm.

We don’t know how many enemies will come for us. Staying in one place for too long is also dangerous, so being prepared is always better.

What we are facing isn’t just a sect from the Lower World but a sect with connections to the Upper World. Who knows what else they have received from them?

They might already be here. Prediction are prediction after all?"

As she spoke, she placed several spirit stones, creating another node before hiding it underground.

Just as she finished covering the hole, they felt the spirit qi around them shift in a particular direction. They knew what that meant—Huan Caiyi was breaking through.

Zhi Hui covered the hole and left to protect Huan Caiyi during the initial phase. It didn’t take long before Huan Caiyi’s small cave was destroyed, and she came into full view.

The process of breakthrough wasn’t any different from Zhi Hui’s—the same storm of qi gathered around Huan Caiyi.

Eventually, there were no surprises, and she advanced successfully.

Both Zhi Hui and Huan Caiyi returned to the clearing.

"Should we move now? Sister Meiying still hasn’t returned from her hunt."

Ming Yue asked.

"Nope. Since this array has already been completed, why not wait for our guests for a little while? I don’t think they’ll take long to arrive," Zhi Hui said with a slight smile.

"True. It’s already been two years since I had a good fight. My muscles feel a little stiff, and now that I’ve advanced, it wouldn’t be bad to stretch them a little. Also, I want to leave a last gift for those bastards. My only wish is that they arrive together," Huan Caiyi chimed in.

"I doubt that. If they have already arrived and got their answers from the Truth Seeker, they will definitely be moving in groups to find us faster," Zhi Hui said, shaking her head.

Huan Caiyi looked at Jiang Hao and Ming Yue with a smile and spoke.

"Well, anyway, it’s time to learn how to act."

Jiang Hao didn’t understand the meaning and looked at Ming Yue, who also seemed puzzled.

"What are you trying to say, Aunt?"

"Hm... How do we guarantee that our enemies will enter the array? Simple—act as frightened as you can. I know you can handle it, Ming Yue, but your Junior Brother doesn’t seem very expressive, so let’s teach him."

Ming Yue’s eyes lit up.

"That’s a good idea, Aunt! Leave it to me. I will teach Junior Brother!"

Jiang Hao was speechless. Was there really a need for this?

"Fine then. How about we hide the destruction caused by our breakthrough and lay low?"

Huan Caiyi asked Zhi Hui.

"You go ahead. I’ll create a protective array for Ming Yue and Jiang Hao. It’s better to be safe."

"Okay, do that."

Huan Caiyi left and appeared above the damaged hill where the cave of the bear beast had been. It was already destroyed, but she destroyed it further to make it look like they had an intense battle there.

She did the same at the place where she had advanced, erasing any evidence of a breakthrough at both locations.

Meanwhile, Zhi Hui completed an array that covered a good-sized area. After that, she addressed Jiang Hao and Ming Yue.

"Always stay within this array. Also, Jiang Hao, don’t worry about acting—just behave naturally. Don’t learn anything stupid from her. In the future, don’t pay attention to their ridiculous suggestions, either.

We will stay here for only five days. If they come, great. If not, we will leave. If someone sweeps this area with their spirit sense, I will signal you both with mine."

Jiang Hao nodded and sighed in relief. At least someone had a rational mind in this group.

"Master, what do—"

Before she could finish, Zhi Hui left.

"Junior Brother, don’t listen to Master. She doesn’t know anything. Show me the expression you made when you were most frightened in your life!"

Jiang Hao looked at Ming Yue expressionlessly. Internally, he couldn’t help but think that this expression is similar to the expression which he had made when he was most frightened in his life.