For a moment, the Skysoar Sect Master was dumbfounded. Even with such overwhelming power, he still couldn't break through the guardian array, and it made him lose face. "Jiaojiao, this formation is seriously freaky. I can't crack it. What do we do?"
"You're just useless. This is an ancient defensive formation, passed down from ages ago. If I'm not mistaken, it was left behind by Lord Frostbane back in the day. It's just as terrifying as the Ethereal Divine Shuttle. If you want to break it, you have to find the array core and destroy it, that's the only way." Tia Thorn snapped.
But Elena Rainveil set the array core inside the formation itself, so breaking it is basically impossible—unless you have dozens or even hundreds of people attacking it nonstop, day and night, to drain the energy crystals powering the array core. Only when those crystals are almost used up will the formation break." Tia Thorn said irritably.
"So you're saying our attacks are actually working? Every hit is draining the array core's energy crystals?" The Skysoar Sect Master asked, confused. It was the first time he'd heard of something like this.
"Obviously! That's how it works. But the energy barrier is so strong, breaking it might take years, maybe even decades. That's the problem!" Tia Thorn grumbled, clearly frustrated. If they couldn't break Rainbow Court's grand array, all their hard work would be for nothing.
Even though she'd avenged the old grudge of Rainbow Court seizing Lord Frostbane's legacy, her resentment hadn't faded. She wouldn't be satisfied until Rainbow Court was wiped off the map of the God Realm.
For the moment, even the Skysoar Sect Master was stumped. "Jiaojiao, you decide. Your husband will do whatever you say. We already drove off that wretched Elena Rainveil, so there's no way we're letting anyone else take this fat prize. Am I right?"
"Of course! Here's what we'll do—leave five hundred elite disciples here to attack the barrier in shifts. Even if it takes forever, we'll wear down that energy barrier eventually! Let's head back for now. The other factions are all watching us like hungry wolves, so we need to rethink our plans." Tia Thorn said.
"What about that guy? We're just going to ignore him?" the Skysoar Sect Master asked, obviously referring to the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master, who'd been badly injured by Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil.
"Let's go check on him. We might need his help later. Now that everyone in the God Realm knows how strong Skysoar Sect is, if the others form an alliance, things could get ugly for us. We can't afford to lose any allies right now." Tia Thorn replied.
The Skysoar Sect Master immediately assigned five hundred elite disciples to attack the guardian array, while he and Tia Thorn flew over to the Drifting Cloud Guild Pavilion Master. Right now, the Pavilion Master was being supported by two elders from his guild, and after taking some healing pills, his complexion had improved quite a bit.
Some spots had already started to grow new flesh. "Guildmaster, we didn't expect that wretched Elena Rainveil would injure you so badly, but she's already been hit by my Peerless Doom Poison. By this time tomorrow, she'll basically be dead. Consider it revenge on your behalf." Tia Thorn said.
The Pavilion Master knew exactly what she was getting at. He'd heard plenty of these fake-sincere words before, but right now he had to swallow his pride and bear it. If he provoked the Poison Maiden, this venomous woman, his suffering would only get worse—he might not even survive.
"Thank you for your concern, Sister-in-law. I was careless this time—I never thought that wretched Elena Rainveil would have such a powerful combat technique. These wounds might take a month to heal, so I'll leave breaking Rainbow Court's array to you. If you need Drifting Cloud Guild for anything, just say the word. I'll give it my all." the Pavilion Master said.
"That's perfect. Then you should hurry back and recover. If I need Drifting Cloud Guild's help, I won't hesitate to ask. Things have gotten so chaotic, we need to go back and make new plans. Once you're healed, we'll talk again." Tia Thorn replied.
With that, Tia Thorn and the Skysoar Sect Master vanished in a flash, and the Pavilion Master left with his subordinates supporting him. The other factions also departed one after another. But one person didn't leave—his target wasn't Rainbow Court's guardian array, but the five hundred elite disciples left behind.
Right now, Blue-Shade God-Venerable was flying quickly with Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil. "Elena, is Evan Chu inside Rainbow Court? But the grand array is active—we can't get in!" Blue-Shade God-Venerable said helplessly.
"Evan Chu isn't in Rainbow Court. He's cultivating somewhere else—head west, there's a Violet Cloud Crystal mine there. He's inside the abandoned mine tunnel." Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil said, then gave Blue-Shade God-Venerable the exact location.
Blue-Shade God-Venerable knew time was critical, so he flew at full speed. Thanks to his mastery of the Wind-God Sword Art and wind element, his flight was even faster than Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil's.
When Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil first flew to the mine tunnel, it took her nearly a full day. But Blue-Shade God-Venerable made the trip in just over half a day—even while carrying Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil. When it comes to speed, Blue-Shade God-Venerable is number one in the God Realm. Of course, Evan Chu will surpass him in the future—who else would the protagonist outpace?
By the time they reached the mine tunnel, Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil had already lost all consciousness—or rather, she was basically dead. Most of her muscles had rotted away, and she reeked so badly it made you want to vomit. Blue-Shade God-Venerable forced himself not to throw up.
When they arrived at the mine tunnel, they saw a powerful barrier outside. Anyone else would have turned back—without at least mid or late God-Venerable strength, you couldn't break it.
But for Blue-Shade God-Venerable, it was nothing. He tore open the barrier in just a few breaths, picked up Rainbow Court Mistress Rainveil, and carried her inside. He also set up his own energy barrier at the entrance to avoid being discovered—this was a dangerous time, and he couldn't afford a single mistake.
But once inside the mine, he was stunned. There was nothing but abandoned ore everywhere—not even a shadow of Evan Chu. He had no idea Evan Chu could burrow into the earth, so he figured Evan Chu wasn't here at all and he'd wasted his effort. But the entrance barrier was still intact, which made him suspicious.
Meanwhile, Evan Chu was at a critical moment, trying to break through to mid God-Emperor. Suddenly, his divine sense detected two people entering the mine—and they weren't alone. This shocked him.
He immediately exited the Timewheel Bracelet. Fire Dragon and the others were still digging for Violet Cloud Crystals, but he didn't disturb them. Instead, he slowly swam upward through the earth, and when he finally emerged from the soil, what he saw nearly scared him out of his wits...