NOVEL WEB Chapter 790: The Perfect Formation! (Part 2)
"Luo Chen, someone is here!" Qing Shuang said nervously.
Luo Chen immediately stopped cultivating, stood up, and looked around sharply, "Where?"
Qing Shuang pointed to the edge of the valley, "I just saw a figure there."
Luo Chen frowned and immediately activated the sensing array he had set up around the valley. The array glowed faintly, indicating someone was approaching.
"There is indeed someone." Luo Chen said in a deep voice.
The two quickly left the center of the Formation and headed towards the location indicated by the sensing array.
They moved cautiously, fearing they would alert the intruder.
At this moment, You Ming was hiding behind a massive rock. Seeing Luo Chen and Qing Shuang approaching, he promptly cast Shadow Magic to blend into the surroundings.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang arrived at the rock but found nothing unusual.
Qing Shuang was a bit doubtful, "Could I have been mistaken?"
Luo Chen shook his head, "No, we can't be careless; someone was definitely here."
Just then, You Ming suddenly emerged from the shadows, wielding a black longsword pointing directly at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
"You two, your Formation is indeed impressive, but it couldn't stop me." You Ming sneered.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were taken aback, not expecting someone to break through their Array.
"Who are you? Why have you intruded into our valley?" Luo Chen asked warily.
You Ming smiled faintly, "I am You Ming, and I heard there is a treasure here, so I came to check it out."
Qing Shuang glared at You Ming, "There is no treasure here. You better leave now."
You Ming shook his head, "That's not possible. Since I'm here, I must take something back."
Luo Chen knew a battle was inevitable. He signaled Qing Shuang to step back, then drew his longsword, ready to fight.
"Let's see if you have the skill." Luo Chen said coldly.
A flash of excitement glinted in You Ming's eyes as he waved his longsword, and the black Sword Qi attacked Luo Chen like a curtain of night.
Luo Chen parried with his sword, their Sword Qi clashing in the air with a deafening sound.
Qing Shuang watched nervously from the side, aware that the outcome of this battle concerned their safety.
The fight dragged on, and Luo Chen and You Ming were evenly matched, but You Ming's Shadow Magic made it hard for Luo Chen to pin down his position.
Growing anxious, Qing Shuang realized she must quickly find a way to break it.
Suddenly, Qing Shuang had a bright idea, recalling the runes she had seen on the Jade Pendant.
Those runes seemed capable of breaking the Shadow Magic.
"Luo Chen, use the runes on the Jade Pendant!" Qing Shuang shouted.
Luo Chen, upon hearing this, immediately took out the Jade Pendant from his bosom and infused it with Spiritual Power. The pendant emitted a light that dispelled You Ming's Shadow Magic.
You Ming was shocked, not expecting Luo Chen to break his Spell.
Taking advantage, Luo Chen launched an attack, thrusting his sword at You Ming.
You Ming hurriedly dodged but was still grazed by Luo Chen's Sword Qi.
Realizing he was at a disadvantage, he decided to retreat.
"Consider yourself lucky this time, but next time, I won't let you off so easily." You Ming said before vanishing into the night.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang watched him leave, relieved at heart.
They knew this crisis was temporarily resolved, but more challenges might lie ahead.
"Qing Shuang, we need to strengthen the defenses here." Luo Chen said.
Qing Shuang nodded, "I will study the runes on the Jade Pendant again to see if we can find better Defensive Magic."
The two returned to the center of the Formation and resumed their cultivation.
They understood that only by continuously improving their strength could they survive in this perilous Cultivation Realm.
Outside the valley, You Ming was tending to his wounds, his eyes glinting with a cold light.
"Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, just you wait, I will definitely return." You Ming muttered before disappearing into the night.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued their cultivation in the valley, aware that even though You Ming had left, his threat had not been entirely removed.
Qing Shuang began to study the runes on the Jade Pendant more deeply, hoping to find more powerful Defensive Magic to protect their home.
"Luo Chen, I feel there are deeper secrets hidden within these runes. If I can unlock them, perhaps we can create a defense that even You Ming couldn't break." Qing Shuang said seriously.
Luo Chen nodded, trusting Qing Shuang's ability, "I'll leave it to you, Qing Shuang. I'll assist you and continue enhancing our cultivation to prevent any unforeseen events."
Qing Shuang began researching day and night, placing the Jade Pendant before her, closing her eyes, and trying to communicate with the power within the runes.
Luo Chen kept watch beside her, also seeking a breakthrough opportunity in his cultivation.
As days passed, Qing Shuang finally discovered a unique energy flow pattern in the Jade Pendant's runes.
She used this pattern to arrange a new Array, which not only concealed the valley's existence but also alerted them when enemies approached.
"Luo Chen, come quickly and see!" Qing Shuang exclaimed excitedly.
Luo Chen approached Qing Shuang, looked at the Array she arranged, and showed admiration in his eyes, "Qing Shuang, you are amazing! This Array is simply perfect."
Qing Shuang smiled, "Let's test it out."
They activated the new Array, and the entire valley was enveloped in a faint glow, isolating it from external sight and senses.
Luo Chen tried detecting with Spiritual Power but couldn't sense the valley's presence.
"Wonderful, Qing Shuang, this Array adds another layer of protection to our safety." Luo Chen said with satisfaction.
However, even as they celebrated, You Ming outside the valley had not given up.
He found a cultivator adept in divination, hoping to use the Divination Technique to locate Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
The Divination Master closed his eyes, turning a turtle shell used for divination in his hand, chanting words softly.
Moments later, he opened his eyes and said to You Ming, "I found them, deep in Tianxing Valley."
You Ming's lips curled into a cold smile, "Good, this time, I won't fail again."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were unaware that danger was closing in.
They continued cultivating in the valley, enjoying the peace the Array provided.
However, deep one night, Qing Shuang suddenly felt unease.
"Luo Chen, I can feel it, someone is trying to breach our Array." Qing Shuang said tensely.
Luo Chen immediately became alert. He and Qing Shuang swiftly went to the valley's edge and activated the Array Qing Shuang had recently set up.
Sure enough, they found You Ming standing outside the valley, holding a turtle shell, seemingly attempting to break the Array.
"It's you again!" Luo Chen shouted angrily.
You Ming looked up, a hint of slyness in his eyes, "This time I'm prepared; your Array can't stop me."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing this would be a tough fight.
Luo Chen drew his longsword while Qing Shuang got ready with the runes, standing side by side to confront him.
You Ming once again cast Shadow Magic, attempting to infiltrate the valley.
However, this time, Qing Shuang's Array took effect, making You Ming's figure flicker in the Array's light, never fully entering.
Taking the opportunity, Luo Chen launched an attack. His Swordsmanship was extremely fierce, each strike resonating through the air.
Qing Shuang provided support, using runes to disrupt You Ming's actions.
After a fierce battle, You Ming finally realized he couldn't win.
He unwillingly glanced at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang before quickly retreating.
"We need to find a safer place or a way to completely resolve the issue with You Ming." Luo Chen said solemnly.
Qing Shuang nodded, "I will continue studying the runes on the Jade Pendant. Perhaps we can find a solution."
They returned to the center of the Array and resumed their cultivation.