CHAPTER 44: SCHEMES THAT TURN INTO AN IMMOVABLE MOUNTAIN

With the activation of the Grade-1 Flowing Light Array Formation, the Ruin Beasts could only helplessly attack the formation.

Their previous terrifying attacks did not leave a scratch on the formation.

It did not even shake. It was solid like an immovable mountain.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Jun Wu with respect and adoration.

Jun Zhenya and her fellow clansmen looked at Jun Wu with hate and jealousy.

They could not understand how a previously retarded fool could accomplish such a feat.

Compared to her actions in the competition, this was on another scale.

This show of talent had proven he was a force to reckon with in the array formation world.

Meters from them, the Gong clansmen wore unsightly expressions.

Gong Tao, covered in blood, clenched his fist in anger and hatred. They had risked their lives and fought against the terrifying Ruin Beasts.

Yet, they did not receive the respect they deserved. It was as if they were nothing.

’You just wait...’ he mused inwardly, as he could not wait to trample Jun Wu under his feet.

On the ground, Elder Kai, Elder Feng, and their group wore dumbfounded expressions.

They stared at the bright, domineering Peak Grade-1 Flowing Light Defense Array Formation in shock.

How could this be?

What formation is this?

How did he do it?

Various conflicted thoughts spiraled in their minds but with no answers.

This should have been impossible. Completing such a grand formation would have taken days, if that was even possible in the first place.

Yet, they barely spent an hour.

Elder Kai pulled his beard hard, but he did not feel the pain.

Beside him, Elder Feng and the others looked at the formation, gasping in disbelief.

Slowly, their faces began to contort into regret. If they had not doubted Jun Wu...

Not even Jun Wu, if they had supported Elder Shen and Elder Kang, they would be up there basking in the glory.

Their names and fame would be known throughout the Soaring Cloud Region.

But now...

On the city wall, Jun Wu turned his head and his gaze landed on them.

For a moment, they flinched. Even Elder Kai couldn’t help but avert his gaze under Jun Wu’s sharp glance.

"Commander, what are you going to do against those that want to sabotage the safety of the people for their selfish interests?" Jun Wu asked, without looking at him.

Following his gaze, the commander looked at Elder Kai and the others with a sneer.

Of course, he knew what transpired between the Array Formation Masters, but since the situations were dire...

He did not bother about them.

But now...

"Don’t worry, they can forget about their peaceful life in the city. They will feel the wrath of the law."

Jun Wu nodded and averted his gaze as if Elder Kai and the others were inconsequential.

He looked at the ferocious Ruin Beasts hammering against the defense formation without any change in his expression.

"Young Master, I’ll take my leave. There are still a lot of things to do in the city," the commander said respectfully.

"Commander, you can do your thing. I hope I won’t be bothering you and your men by staying here." He looked at the commander.

"Not at all, you can stay as long as you like."

With that, the commander departed with his men to clean the city of any hidden Ruin Beasts.

"Young Master, thank you." The leading elder of the Yuan clan said with a deep bow.

Jun Wu looked at her, confused. "For what?"

He did not remember helping her or her clan. To him, this was the first time they had any dealings.

"For showing us the way forward," she responded calmly.

Listening to this, all the elders present nodded, their faces filled with gratitude.

With the little knowledge they learned from Jun Wu about patterns’ interpretation and purpose, they knew their path forward had been opened for them.

"It’s nothing. You earned it. If you had doubted me and not taken the leap of faith, perhaps, you would have been like them."

All the elders nodded, agreeing with his statement.

They realized sometimes opportunity comes in unexpected ways, left for only those daring enough to take it.

"Young Master, we will take our leave." The Yuan clan elders said and gave a deep bow before they departed.

With the Yuan clan departed, Elder Shen and Elder Kang exchanged subtle glances.

"Young Master, we need to report to the Association," Elder Shen announced, her gaze filled with respect and awe.

Her instinct was telling her that Jun Wu knew more than he was letting out, and if she wanted to reach greater heights in Array Formation...

She must stay close to him.

And this was why she bet everything on him during the sensitive period.

As for Elder Kang, that was easy to guess. He had been trying to woo her for many years now.

Therefore, he wouldn’t hesitate to support her in anything she did.

’I guess I need to give this block-headed fool some chance.’ She thought, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of her lips.

Looking at their departing backs, the corner of Jun Wu’s lips curled into a knowing smile.

His plan was smoother sailing than he expected.

To have power that could rival his clan, he did not only have to be strong but have enough influence.

And now, both the Array Association and the Yuan clan had been woven into his plot.

Showing them pattern interpretation was not an act of goodwill. No, it was a calculated risk.

And the result did not disappoint him.

Putting the thought behind his mind, he looked at the thousands of Ruin Beasts that seemed to be retreating and knew it was about time.

"Young Master, we should return to the mansion," Mao Yun advised.

His respect for Jun Wu had broken through the roof. He knew Jun Wu was a monster in array formation, but competing and leading Grade-1 Array Masters was another thing.

He did not only repair the city defense array but turned it into something different and stronger.

Beside him, Zhang Wei also had the same thought.

Now, they could be proud of serving such a monster.

"Return?" Jun Wu shook his head. "The real battle is about to begin. So, be prepared."