One is centered on humans, the other on symbols. The distinction is obvious. However, array symbols have their unique advantages; once activated, cultivators only need to assume their positions to maximize power, and the range and cohesion are much better than array disks.

All three departments of martial arts have prepared array symbols, but these are usually reserved for the ultimate showdown. It's not yet time to use them.

The Eastern faction has its preparations. The only Nine-Melody Chain Array symbol is in Hai Tang's storage ring, but they can't use it lightly because if they do, the opponents will respond with their array symbols, leading to a quicker defeat.

In any case, it is considered a trump card for the Eastern faction.

Now, Lu Ye has taken out the array disk, letting everyone experience the As-Close-As-Siblings mystique, undoubtedly providing more strategic choices for the Eastern faction.

Hai Tang said: "Junior Brother Lu, if we utilize this array disk, can we divide into three teams? This way, we can maintain our combat power and be more flexible."

Lu Ye nodded: "That's exactly what I'm thinking."

It's impractical to form an array with all nine using the array disk. The array disk's range isn't that extensive, and any slight mistake during combat would break the array. However, a trio could barely manage if they work together in harmony, led by one with the other two supporting.

"Then let's divide into three squads!" Hai Tang decided, glanced around, and pointed to two people in the group: "Senior Sister Huang Li and Junior Brother Xu Xinghe, follow Junior Brother Lu. Junior Brother Wan Jun and Junior Brother Zhang Chao, follow Junior Brother Han Molong. The remaining two follow me."

These tactical plans should ideally have been discussed before gathering, but due to certain reasons, the Eastern faction only had the opportunity for communication once they entered Black Abyss, resulting in a hurried situation.

Thankfully, it's not too late now.

Lu Ye handed out two more array disks to Hai Tang and Han Molong, allowing everyone to familiarize themselves briefly on the platform in the camp, then formed three small teams in a triangular formation, heading deeper into Black Abyss.

The second wave of competition hasn't started yet. It's a calm period, but one can clearly sense that the Constellations from the South and West are not content with the status quo; instead, they are tacitly engaged in intense combat at the center of Black Abyss. The ferocity of these battles surpasses even the previous scramble for Spirit Orbs.

Clearly, they aim to cripple the opponent's teams, ensuring that when new Spirit Orbs appear, they'll seize the advantage.

With the three factions clashing, the South and West see no threat from the Eastern faction — even if their teams were crippled, they believe they could easily handle the Eastern faction.

The Eastern faction is well aware, frustrated, and helpless.

Such fierce battles inevitably result in casualties; within half a day, each side already lost three or four people.

Of course, dying in Black Abyss doesn't mean true death; they simply reappear on their faction's camp platform and return to the battlefield.

This unique rule allows the Dwarf Race to engage in the fray without worries, giving them free rein to fight hard. The nine Eastern cultivators divide into three squads, roaming outside the intense battles, expanding their search range to ensure a squad's quick arrival wherever new Spirit Orbs appear.

With leisure, Lu Ye, accompanied by Huang Li and Xu Xinghe, goes to watch the battle.

Huang Li, despite having reached the Constellation stage, is naturally timid. Seeing the ferocious and brutal fight nearby, with their team so close to the battlefield, can't help but say: "Senior Brother Lu, shouldn't we stay farther away to avoid misunderstandings?"

"No worries," Lu Ye waved his hand. "These two sides are fighting so fiercely they won't notice us. Let's just watch."

As they spoke, a surge of intense spirit force rapidly approached, followed by a menacing voice: "Whoever blocks my way dies!"

Lu Ye turned to see a figure charging toward them, glowing golden, smashing obstructing meteors aside in a frenzy.

Lu Ye quickly moved aside with his teammates, allowing the cultivator to pass without a glance as he rushed to join the battle.

This person was clearly killed once and returned, filled with rage from the experience.

"Alas!" Xu Xinghe sighed softly, "The weak are bullied by the strong!"

If our faction had a Constellation Late Stage participant, we wouldn't be underestimated like this. The other two factions have Late Stage participants and even two or three Mid-Stage ones, while we only have one Mid-Stage, leaving our morale weakened.

While observing, all three sensed something, turned towards a direction, and the next moment, Lu Ye was swiftly heading there.

The new Spirit Orb has appeared!

Meanwhile, Hai Tang and Han Molong's squads hurriedly advanced in that direction.

The battling South and West remnant troops stopped their hands simultaneously, bodies swaying, even the resurrected cultivators were flying towards the Spirit Orb.

In an instant, twenty-seven people from Black Abyss aimed directly at one spot.

In the first wave of contention, South and West let East secure a Spirit Orb first, but now that the second wave was beginning, they didn't intend to let it happen again. Ultimately, such contests are decided by strength, and they couldn't keep letting them go forever.

Sensing the numerous presences chasing from behind, Huang Li and Xu Xinghe were filled with helplessness. At this rate, once twenty-seven people gather at one spot, East will inevitably retreat.

Unexpectedly, Lu Ye suddenly shouted loudly, brimming with momentum: "This Spirit Orb belongs to the East, whoever dares to snatch it, the East will be irreconcilable with them!"

Both Huang Li and Xu Xinghe were stunned, looking at Lu Ye in surprise.

Throughout the Martial Arts Meet, the East has always been declining, each time being meek. When did they dare utter such arrogant words?

Where did he get the confidence to say such things? Wasn't he afraid of inciting everyone's anger?

This Dao companion of Senior Sister Hai Tang, who seemed gentle and refined, how could he be so reckless?

While the two were shocked and uncertain, Lu Ye switched his words: "But if any faction helps the East obtain this Spirit Orb, the East will reciprocate with kindness, assisting them with all our might on the next Spirit Orb!"

Three breaths later, the numerous presences chasing from behind suddenly became chaotic, and the two factions restarted their confrontation.

A vigorous voice came, "Fellow Daoist from the East, remember your words, this time the South will help!"

Someone else angrily shouted, "South faction, have you lost your minds? Can't you see through this simple trick? The East clearly wants us to clash while they benefit as the third party, can't you see?"

The vigorous voice echoed again, "Stop talking rubbish! When killing our people earlier, you didn't hold back. Just let them benefit as the third party, so what?"

The argument ensued as a chaotic battle formed.

Lu Ye's squad of three had already swiftly moved away.

Huang Li evidently hadn't recovered, unable to comprehend how just a few words from Lu Ye made the two factions clash again.

Xu Xinghe, however, seemed thoughtful, both surprised and admiring, "Senior Brother Lu's tactics are impressive, splitting the two factions with words, letting our East seize the advantage."

Lu Ye shook his head, "It's not about my tactics, it's because the two factions were always wary of each other. I just added fuel to the fire!"

Huang Li asked, "But Senior Brother Lu, how did you know for sure that someone would be willing to help us?"

Lu Ye replied, "They wouldn't genuinely want to help us but fear the other side helping us. With this anxious mindset, it's likely the relatively weaker side would be unable to hold back and accept my proposal. Of course, even if no one agrees, so what? There's no loss in trying. Who can't boast a bit?"

Huang Li suddenly understood, "So the South agreed. Indeed, during the previous battle, the South appeared slightly weaker."

Xu Xinghe asked, "But Junior Brother Lu, aren't you afraid that the two factions might join forces to deal with us first? With their combined strength, we wouldn't stand a chance."

"And if they do? Even if they slaughter all of us, they'd need to confront each other afterward. Unable to determine a victor immediately, when we regroup and return, it would become a three-way battle again." Lu Ye paused, feeling the need to adjust their perspective: "It's true the East is weak, but in this environment, weakness might not be a disadvantage. It might actually be our advantage because the two factions fear we might side with the other. As long as we exploit this fact, we don't need to fear them, rather, they should be needing us."

Huang Li and Xu Xinghe were both hearing such a perspective for the first time, feeling enlightened.

If it were a Constellation from another domain, there was no need for Lu Ye to elaborate. Cultivation at this level usually comes with extensive knowledge and experience. But the situation on Mount Fangcun and that domain differs from all others; even Constellations can't easily wander the stellar space, their thoughts inevitably simpler.

While speaking, Lu Ye had already led the two to the location of the Spirit Orb. Senior Sister Hai Tang's squad had reached there first. It was the closest location to them, and the three arrived quickly, currently urging their spirit force to slowly transport the Spirit Orb towards the camp.

Judging from the expressions of the three, they were evidently a bit tense, fearing that powerful members from the South and West might suddenly appear to snatch it.

Once Lu Ye arrived and Huang Li excitedly recounted the recent events, Hai Tang's squad members all breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Lu Ye with admiration and gratitude.

A moment later, Han Molong's squad assembled, bringing East to nine people, transporting the Spirit Orb as per the previous plan.

Without any obstruction, the East successfully delivered the second Spirit Orb to the camp for placement.