Zhao Baogen's concerns were not unfounded.

In particular, when the master in front of him told him that the great formation would be activated in the next few days, he was in a state similar to pre-exam syndrome.

They wanted to activate the formation as soon as possible so that he could reap the benefits, but at the same time they were afraid that something might go wrong when the formation was activated, and that all his hopes would be ruined at the crucial moment.

As if reading Zhao Baogen's thoughts, the masked man smiled slightly: "Don't be so nervous. After tonight, when the sun rises tomorrow morning, you will be able to feel the benefits that the Spirit Gathering Array brings you!"

The man's promise instantly eased Zhao Baogen's expression.

Children? Ah, what are they!

When he was sick and lying in the hospital, his life hanging in the balance, what were his children doing?!

They're busy figuring out how to divide up the estate he left behind!

It's said that there are no filial sons at the bedside of a chronically ill patient, but when he first fell ill, his unfilial descendants already treated him as if he were dead! Not a single one of them was willing to spend any more time staying in the hospital with him!

Even if it's just for show, there isn't one!

There wasn't even a single phone call!

Even when they do call, they mostly ask about the group's future, who will be in charge, and how the shares will be distributed...

No one ever cared about his health!

They were all so impatient. Before the hospital even gave him a critical condition notice, his children had already given him death notices!

So why should he constantly worry about these ungrateful wretches?!

Instead, think more about yourself!

Thinking of this, Zhao Baogen took out a cigarette, put it to his lips, and before he could even light it, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, and his whole body went limp to the ground, vomiting a mouthful of blood...

The masked man who had been sitting calmly on the sofa reading the newspaper reacted even more strongly than him.

He jumped up from his seat and disappeared from his office almost without hesitation. By the time Zhao Baogen had finally recovered from the pain and was able to stand up and sit down on the sofa, the masked man reappeared in the office with a sullen face.

"The grand formation has been broken! Someone stole the statue that set up the formation and gathered spiritual energy!" The man gritted his teeth, walked up to Zhao Baogen, and said to him very rudely, "The surveillance footage, I want to see all the surveillance footage inside and outside the building!"

Zhao Yunlu can be considered Zhao Baogen's ancestor.

The reason he was able to gain Zhao Baogen's trust so easily was simply because of their shared bloodline. The sudden appearance of this centuries-old master not only saved his life but also gave him the opportunity to further enhance the Zhao family's prestige!

After spending this time together, Zhao Baogen had no doubt about the strength of his ancestor!

In his view, his ancestor was almost omnipotent and invincible!

But now, he tells himself that the great formation has been broken!

This, this...

"Then, what should we do?!" Zhao Baogen panicked, staring at Zhao Yunlu and asking questions repeatedly.

It's no wonder he lost his composure; the activation of this grand formation is related to his health and his future!

Zhao Yunlu had previously told him that what he had done before could only temporarily alleviate the symptoms. If he wanted to truly change the decline in his health, the most important thing was to use the power of the great formation after it was activated to help him replenish his deficiencies.

But now that the great formation has been broken, wouldn't he be...?

"What's the panic?" Zhao Yunlu glanced at Zhao Baogen, the coldness in his eyes making Zhao Baogen quickly shut his mouth. He cautiously shrank back, not daring to say another word.

As for complaining, that's even less likely!

"Don't worry, when I was preparing this Spirit Gathering Array, I naturally thought of any unexpected events! I had already prepared backup statues, and we just need to fill this gap!"

However, it will take time for the new statues to integrate and take effect with the old ones. The successful activation of the grand formation will likely be delayed by three days!

Seeing that Zhao Baogen was no longer going to waste words, Zhao Yunlu's tone softened.

He turned to look at the sky outside the window, but his mind was on something else entirely.

This grand formation, though euphemistically called the Spirit Gathering Formation, is actually more accurately known as the Yin Gathering Formation.

By using eighty-one divine statues, eighty-one living souls are imprisoned. Their resentment and discontent are used to concentrate all the yin energy within a hundred miles!

He originally used a secret method to seal the true form of the statues, which were made from eighty-one children! In addition, he has used them many times over the years to activate this Yin-gathering array, so these eighty-one child statues have long become the most terrifying and extremely Yin and evil objects in the world!

Ordinary exorcists would suffer great harm just by touching it, let alone getting close to it!

But now, right under his nose, one of the statues has disappeared!

This is a direct slap in his face!

However, upon further reflection, Zhao Yunlu felt a surge of excitement and joy.

For hundreds of years, he has used evil magic to survive in the world. On the surface, he seems to be living a glorious life, but in reality, he has long been rotten and depleted inside!

The reason he helped Zhao Baogen was not because he was a descendant of the Zhao family or his backer. More importantly, Zhao Baogen was the only suitable person he could find in all these years to possess!

Unfortunately, he found this person far too late!

If it had been a decade or two earlier...

Originally, he planned to make do for the time being and solve the immediate problem first, but now he has encountered an existence that can oppose his idol!

This person is either someone with an exceptional destiny possessing the purest Yang energy, or a powerful expert!

Regardless of which one it is, it is a rare and highly nourishing food for him right now!

All he needs to do is find this person and refine him using a secret method. Then he can use this body to live for several more decades. This way, he will have enough time for Zhao Baogen to give birth to a younger and more suitable body for him!

Having considered all of this, Zhao Yunlu's last trace of anxiety finally dissipated.

He smiled, turned to look at the still uneasy Zhao Baogen, and spoke with unusual patience, reassuring him, "Alright, as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait. Even Tang Sanzang had to go through eighty-one tribulations on his way to the Western Paradise. This is just a small matter. Look at you, you're all sweating from fright. You can't even keep your composure. Where is the demeanor of a decision-maker in a major company?!"