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Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Wind Spirit Snake Binding Array
"Wind Spirit Snake Binding Array!"
Li Quanqing fondled the array flag in his hand, cool and light as jade to the touch. With the flag fluttering, wisps of breeze seemed to follow like shadows.
"This is a First Rank High Grade grand array, capable of executing the Wind Spirit Binding Technique, weakening the mobility of Demon Beasts, and is especially effective against extraordinarily agile serpentine creatures like the Thunder Horn Python."
Yun Yangzi, holding a Green Jade Array Plate engraved with wind patterns, eloquently explained, "The entire grand array consists of one spirit plate as the Array Base, four Main Banners of the Wind Spirit, and numerous smaller flags, to be operated jointly by the three fellow cultivators and Elder Tree."
In principle, the Array Plate should be controlled by the cultivator with the highest level of cultivation.
However, this was an array prepared by the Yun Family themselves, and Yun Yangzi was reluctant to entrust its operation to others.
All cultivators were assigned an array flag, but they varied in size and importance.
The one in Li Quanqing’s hand was the Main Banner, over three feet long and could be used as a short spear.
The flag was square, embroidered with dense green and silver Array Patterns, feeling metallic and cold to the touch.
The flags in the hands of Li Quanshu and the others were much smaller, triangular in shape, only slightly larger than a bowl’s mouth, exquisitely small, fluttering on their own without wind.
"Fellow cultivators, let’s first familiarize ourselves a bit, to avoid being in a fluster on the battlefield."
Over twenty cultivators stood in position on the deck, the least of them at the Qi Refining Sixth Level, and there were seven in the Qi Refining Late Stage. Such a force was enough to annihilate some small families.
Buzzing!
Li Quanqing channeled his mana into the Jade Pole, and immediately the array flag buzzed, as the Array Patterns bloomed with Spirit Light, reflecting off the Array Plate.
Such a portable grand array was quite convenient to use, requiring only a thoughtless infusion of mana.
The downside was that its power was weaker, unable to draw on the power of the island’s Spirit Vein, and yet ironically more expensive.
It was also fortunate that the Yun Family had earned a fortune through the Carefree Conference, enabling them to showcase this precious array technique to dazzle their peers.
"Wind Spirit Snake Binding Array, activate!"
Yun Yangzi held up the Array Plate, and with a sudden shout, he unified the mana of all array flags into one, forming a green and silver dual-color Array that enveloped a hundred yards.
Array Patterns covered the space in all directions, gusts of wind howled out, turning into pale blue Wind Spirit Ropes mixed with silver light, dense and interwoven, sealing the void.
"This is when the array’s power is at its strongest; as the coverage range expands, the power of the Snake Binding Array will gradually decrease, at most it can cover an area of three li," said Yun Yangzi, pointing towards a Longevity Turtle lazily sunbathing not far away, "Please observe, fellow cultivators, these Wind Spirit Ropes can bind Demon Beasts, capturing them effortlessly."
A Wind Spirit Rope shot out like a python, extremely fast, almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
The Wind Rope wound up around the limbs, and the Longevity Turtle was firmly tied up.
"Ho ho?"
However, this fellow was naturally lethargic and too lazy to move; although bound, it showed no reaction.
To outsiders, it looked as if the Wind Spirit Snake Binding Array had no effect at all, as if even a lowly creature like the small Longevity Turtle could ignore it.
Xie Hongyu couldn’t help but let out an indecorous laugh, her pretty eyes curving into crescent moons.
Yun Yangzi’s face turned slightly awkward as he changed his spell, suddenly employing another function of the Array Plate.
The Wind Ropes tightened, directly binding the turtle shell and hoisting the Spirit Turtle into mid-air, its large body swaying back and forth.
The Longevity Turtle tilted its head, feeling a bit dizzy but otherwise unresponsive, all four limbs motionless.
"Could this be the legendary Turtle Shell Binding?"
Li Quanqing couldn’t help but smirk, speaking out to help him out of the awkward situation, "Fellow cultivator, my spirit pet is naturally slothful. Perhaps it would be better to practice on another Demon Beast."
"...Yes, that might be better."
Yun Yangzi nodded resignedly, setting the Longevity Turtle back down from mid-air, then took out a sea chart to study.
As the initiator of this hunting expedition, he had indeed made thorough preparations.
Through the Yun Family’s various channels, he had investigated the Demon Beasts throughout the entire Purple Blood Sea Domain.
Everyone was getting ready to choose a group of Qi Refining Early Stage demon beasts to practice on.
With a loud "bang," the array that guarded the Tower Ship Spirit Boat was suddenly triggered. The shaking noises followed one after another, as if something was continuously ramming the bottom of the boat.
"It’s the Purple Blood Shark!"
One cultivator observed for a moment and, upon seeing the dark purple shark fins breaking the water surface, excitedly shouted.
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but show an expression of pleasant surprise.
The Purple Blood Shark is a notoriously vicious demon beast unique to the Purple Blood Sea Domain, with cultivation only at the Qi Refining Early Stage, often moving in swarms.
They are ferocious in nature, with low intelligence, and will eat anything, whether human or demon beast.
Once Purple Blood Sharks catch the scent of an enemy - the enticing aroma of fresh blood - they will relentlessly pursue until one party perishes.
"There are a total of eighteen Purple Blood Sharks, perfect for practice."
Yun Yangzi’s face lit up with joy, these beasts would hardly be able to damage the spirit boat: "It’s inconvenient to fight on the water’s surface, how about we hook a few up?"
Everyone agreed without objection, nodding their heads in approval.
"Up!"
With a stretch of his finger, strands of Wind Spirit Rope shot out, like nimble fishing lines, pulling four Purple Blood Sharks onto the deck.
It was a perfect split for the four families present.
Even out of water, the Purple Blood Sharks were still exceptionally fierce, thrashing on the deck and snapping at everyone with their enormous, gaping jaws, looking ferocious.
"Bind!"
Li Quanqing channeled the array flag in his hand, and in an instant, Wind Spirit Binding surged forth, tightly binding the large shark.
Despite the Purple Blood Shark’s vigorous struggles, it helplessly rolled back and forth on the deck, water splashing everywhere.
"Who wants to give it a try?"
Li Quanqing looked towards his companions.
Everyone shook their heads, such a weak demon beast was too trivial — even a small cultivator who had just stepped into the Qi Refinement Realm could handle it; they were really not interested.
Li Quanqing nudged the Longevity Turtle: "Not moving, you’re up!"
Not moving opened its mouth as if it wanted to curse, but ultimately swallowed the foul words and roars, showing its cowardice.
This Longevity Turtle was really timid, tiptoeing on the deck towards the shark that was tied still, despite being faced with an immobilized big shark.
Despite its size comparable to a small hill, it gave off the feeling of treading lightly.
The Purple Blood Shark glared with a pair of blood-red pupils, as if it knew its fate, staring viciously at the enemy.
When Turtle neared, the Purple Blood Shark suddenly let out a loud shout and snapped its tooth-filled mouth towards Not moving in an attempt to devour it.
The Longevity Turtle was scared senseless, retreating with unparalleled speed to escape, then retracted its limbs and tucked itself tightly into its shell, motionless.
Was it actually... playing dead?
Li Quanqing watched with utter speechlessness.
If Ao Qing were here, the moment a Purple Blood Shark dared to roar and intimidate, it would have been met with a mighty tail slap, followed by a barrage of Water Arrows.
It would take minutes to turn it back into a fish.
"How dare you bully my Turtle, you’re seeking your own death!"
Li Quanqing’s fingers came together like a sword, and a stream of Azure Water Sword Qi shot out, ending the Purple Blood Shark’s life; blood sprayed everywhere.
"Roar!"
Only then did the Longevity Turtle dare to stick its head out again, its eyes spinning around before rushing to step on the vicious shark with its claws, strutting triumphantly.
It exemplified the phrase "bully the weak and fear the strong" to perfection.
