Composite Array Activated
The shock brought by the communication talisman had not yet subsided, and the crowd in the square was still immersed in the fervent fantasy of the arrival of the "instant messaging era." Ling Yao's words, "Next, watch the formation," were like ice water poured into boiling oil, instantly tightening everyone's emotions again and turning them towards a more unknown and grand direction.
Formation?
Magic circles are familiar to everyone. From the basic runes of illumination spells to the giant barriers that protect cities, magic circles are one of the cornerstones of this world's power system. But the "array" that Ling Yao mentioned is clearly not the same concept as those magic circles that require magic crystals to operate, have rigid runes, and have limited functions.
Having experienced the "surprises" of the first two rounds, no one dared to easily doubt what earth-shattering things this Eastern girl would come up with. Even Glenn, the communication tower mage who had been slumped in his chair, forced himself to sit up straight, his eyes wide, ready to see what tricks this "array" would pull off this time.
Judge Silas's face was ashen, as if he'd swallowed a whole toad. While the pills and talismans were outrageous, their effects were at least understandable. But when it came to large-scale formations… that often meant more complex and uncontrollable power, making them easier for him to label as "dangerous" or "out of control." He subtly signaled to his subordinates to be on high alert, to immediately attack if they detected any "evil" or "unstable" energy fluctuations!
Under the spotlight, Ling Yao did not, as everyone expected, begin to inscribe intricate runes on the ground or take out a large number of magic crystals to set up energy nodes.
She simply stood there quietly, her eyes closed.
At that moment, the bustling square seemed to be silenced. The wind seemed to stop flowing, and the sunlight seemed to freeze on her hair. An invisible, heart-stirring sense of majesty quietly spread out from her.
"What...what is she doing?"
"Weren't you supposed to be demonstrating the formation? Why aren't you moving?"
"Does it mean we need time to prepare?"
Just as everyone was puzzled, Ling Yao suddenly opened her eyes!
Her eyes were no longer their usual calm and still, but seemed to hold the birth and death of billions of stars, containing boundless wisdom and the power of laws! She pointed her fingers like a sword towards the sky, her clear, cold voice like icy ice from the heavens, striking deep into the souls of everyone present.
"Formation, begin."
There were no incantations, no surging magic, and no earth-shattering noise.
But the instant her words fell—
Buzz!
A deep, resonant sound, seemingly originating from the very source of the world, emanated from the depths of the plaza! The ground trembled slightly throughout the central plaza and the surrounding area!
Immediately afterward, to everyone's astonishment, the inconspicuous little magical artifacts that Finn had secretly buried as the core of the array simultaneously burst forth with towering pillars of light from all directions of the ground! Gold, cyan, blue, red, yellow... the five-colored pillars of light represented the power of the five elements, like giant pillars supporting the heavens and the earth, piercing straight into the sky!
The beams of light converged and intertwined in the air, instantly outlining a gigantic, incredibly complex, three-dimensional array pattern that was dizzying! The pattern was not static, but constantly flowing and changing, endlessly regenerating, containing infinite mysteries!
"Good heavens! What is that?!"
"A magic circle? What kind of magic circle is this?!"
"It...it's alive! It's breathing!"
In the stands, an elderly professor specializing in barrier science suddenly stood up, his body trembling as he pointed at the enormous array in the sky, so excited he was incoherent: "Self-consistent energy circulation! Multiple rules superimposed! Dynamic equilibrium and stability! This... how is this possible?! This completely violates the static stability principle of magic arrays! How can it operate on its own without collapsing?!"
And this is just the beginning!
With the official activation of the composite array, the first effect—"Gathering Spirit"—has manifested!
The energy of heaven and earth in the square, and even throughout the entire academy city, converged wildly towards the central square like rivers flowing into the sea! The energy concentration in the air rose at an alarming rate, even forming a visible, misty energy mist!
"Magic... Magic Tide?! No! It's gentler and more massive than a tide!" A mage greedily inhaled the dense energy mist, feeling that the bottleneck that hadn't loosened for years was showing signs of shaking!
"By the God of Light! My mana, which I just used up, has been instantly replenished!"
"My old injury... seems to feel much better in this energy environment!"
Everyone, whether mages, warriors, or even ordinary people, felt completely refreshed, as if soaking in a warm spring, every cell in their body rejoicing! This enhancement was comprehensive and harmless, far gentler and more efficient than absorbing magic crystal energy!
Inquisitor Silas and the judges behind him also felt the immense and pure energy; their holy light even intensified. This made the words of accusation against "evil" stuck in their throats, causing them immense discomfort. This energy was so pure and vast—how could it be evil?!
Immediately following, the second effect – "Transformation" – arrives!
The enormous Five Elements array in the sky slowly rotated, scattering countless soft points of light. These points of light landed on the ground and rapidly grew and changed—tender green spiritual herbs sprouted from the cracks in the bluestone slabs, crystal dewdrops condensed in the air, illusory cranes cried out as they flew over the heads of the crowd, and even in the distance, faint celestial music could be heard!
In the blink of an eye, the central square, originally filled with Western architectural styles, seemed to have been forcibly embedded with a flowing Eastern fairyland painting! Clouds and mist shrouded the area, exotic flowers and rare herbs bloomed, and spirit birds fluttered... Although it was just a phantom created by energy, it was incredibly real and breathtakingly beautiful!
"Illusion? No! There's no sign of mental interference! It's a pure energy creation!"
"Is this... a vision of God's kingdom?" A devout believer began to murmur to himself, almost kneeling down in prayer.
This dreamlike scene captivated all the viewers, making them feel as if they were in a mythological world.
However, Ling Yao's demonstration was not over yet.
The third effect – “Defense” – is quietly activated!
Just as everyone was captivated by the beautiful scenery of the fairyland, in the Tribunal area, an impatient and radical judge, perhaps out of fear or perhaps to show off, secretly raised a crossbow with the attribute of "anti-magic" and aimed it at the core of the huge array in the sky, pulling the trigger!
Whoosh!
The crossbow bolt, tempered with demon-repelling metal, transformed into a streak of black light and shot towards the array's core like lightning!
"Watch out!" someone exclaimed!
But Ling Yao didn't even lift her eyelids.
Just as the crossbow bolt was about to touch the array's core, the ever-flowing array light rippled slightly, like a drop of water falling into a lake, creating a ripple. The magic-piercing crossbow bolt, powerful enough to penetrate a mid-level magic shield, seemed to have entered endless cotton wool, its speed decreasing abruptly, and then silently halting in mid-air, as if gently grasped by an invisible hand.
The next moment, the array diagram flashed slightly.
call out--!
The crossbow bolt flew back along the same path at ten times the speed it had come from! It grazed the judge's scalp with pinpoint accuracy, then slammed into the flagpole of the courthouse behind him with a resounding "thud," the fletching trembling violently and emitting a chilling buzz!
The judge turned pale with fright and collapsed to the ground, his genitals instantly becoming soaked.
The whole thing happened in the blink of an eye, and it wasn't until the arrow was embedded in the flagpole that many people realized what had happened!
quiet!
A deathly silence!
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events and the terrifying counterattack capability of the formation!
No host is needed to operate it; it automatically defends, launches precise counterattacks, and is incredibly powerful!
This isn't a formation; it's practically a guardian giant with superhuman intelligence!
Judge Silas's expression was beyond ugly; it was a veritable overturned palette of colors. He stared intently at the flag pierced by his own crossbow bolt, feeling as if the arrow had pierced his own face!
Ling Yao then slowly raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping across the direction of the courthouse before finally settling on the flag. She offered a brief comment:
"The power is acceptable, but the accuracy is lacking."
puff--
Many viewers couldn't help but laugh out loud, then quickly covered their mouths. The words weren't particularly hurtful, but they were extremely insulting!
Silas trembled with rage, unable to utter a single word. The facts spoke for themselves: his men had struck first, and had been punished like children by the enemy's formation. What could he possibly say?
Ling Yao ignored them and pointed to the huge, still slowly rotating composite array in the air.
"This formation gathers spiritual energy, transforms it into physical form, defends against external threats, and protects the interior."
"It can control the cycle of the four seasons, regulate the energy of the earth's veins, command thousands of troops, and protect a pure land."
Her voice, amplified by the array, clearly reached everyone's ears, carrying a convincing and majestic aura.
"The principles of formations are vast and encompass everything."
"Instead of clinging to one corner."
As soon as she finished speaking, her hand gestures changed slightly.
The enormous array in the sky began to slowly retract its terrifying pressure and dazzling light effects, but the energy-gathering effect did not completely dissipate, maintaining an energy concentration in the plaza area far higher than usual. The ethereal illusions also gradually faded, leaving behind a more vibrant land—the spiritual herbs and flowers that had been nurtured by the energy had not completely disappeared, but had stubbornly survived, blooming with verdant green and fragrance among the bluestone slabs!
This means that this formation not only has immediate effects, but can even produce permanent positive changes!
The audience gazed at the enormous array that was still in operation but had become gentle and restrained, at the vibrant plants that had appeared in the square, and at the lingering shock and fascination on each other's faces, speechless for a long time.
Elixirs save lives, talismans connect, formations... transforming the world!
The power of Eastern metaphysics is constantly pushing the limits of their understanding!
I don't know who started clapping first, but soon, the scattered applause, like sparks, quickly spread and eventually turned into thunderous applause and cheers that swept the entire venue! This time, there was no doubt in the applause, only heartfelt admiration and respect!
Finn was so excited that his face turned red. He clapped his hands frantically while already calculating in his mind what exorbitant price to set for this "Eastern Guardian Array"... Of course, he had to wait until Miss Ling installed a demonstration site at the academy first!
Professor Eleanor was already in tears. Looking at the perfect energy cycle structure in the sky, she felt as if she were witnessing the beginning of a new era.
Amidst the cheers, Judge Silas sat back down, his face ashen, as if he had aged ten years in an instant. He realized that all his accusations and preparations had become a complete joke in the face of the opponent's blatant and overwhelming display of power.
Ling Yao remained calm amidst the applause and cheers. She raised her hand as if to press down, and the applause gradually subsided.
All eyes were once again focused on her, filled with boundless anticipation.
The pills, talismans, and arrays have appeared.
Next, the final one—
"sword."
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