329: Chapter 330 Defending the Formation!

Exclamations and discussions rose and fell, and the entire Longmai Mountain instantly erupted into chaos.

Countless figures rushed out from their respective dwellings and looked up at the sky.

They saw that the pale blue water curtain, which was almost invisible on ordinary days, was now trembling violently, with huge ripples spreading across its surface like a lake into which a stone had been thrown.

Outside the Grand Array, a giant jet-black snake was frantically tearing at the array, each impact causing the entire mountain range to tremble slightly.

The black snake was immensely huge, exuding a cold and evil aura; just looking at it from afar was enough to make one's heart palpitate with fear.

"W-what is that thing?!"

"Such terrifying pressure! Is that a Yao Beast?!"

"No! Someone is controlling it! Look over there!"

A sharp-eyed Cultivator pointed to a spot outside the Grand Array, where two figures were standing behind the black snake. One of them was a Black-Robed Man, his hands forming seals, clearly the one controlling the black snake.

"Someone is attacking Longmai Mountain!"

"Hurry and report this to the Matriarch!"

"All disciples, take heed! Prepare to meet the enemy!"

The Family elders of the Ye Family were the first to react, their faces grave as they began to organize the clansmen.

However—

"Everyone, do not move!"

A clear, cold female voice, amplified by a sound-amplification Formation, clearly spread throughout the entire Longmai Mountain.

The voice was gentle yet carried authority, instantly suppressing all the clamor.

Everyone followed the sound and looked up, seeing a water-blue figure standing in mid-air above Biyun Peak.

Xiao Caiyue was dressed in a water-blue, wide-sleeved immortal dress, her sleeves fluttering, and her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall, dancing gently in the night wind.

She held an ancient-looking Formation Plate, sitting cross-legged at the peak of Biyun Peak, spiritual power circulating around her, faintly connecting her to the entire Grand Array.

Her stunningly beautiful face was currently filled with gravity and coldness, and her autumn-water-like eyes were locked intently on the black snake and the Black-Robed Man outside the Grand Array.

"Everyone, there is no need to panic. Stay in your respective positions, take care of the children at home, and do not act without authorization!"

Xiao Caiyue spoke again, her voice cold and firm:

"With me presiding over the Grand Array, petty villains cannot break through my Longmai Mountain!"

As her voice fell, the restlessness that had spread due to panic finally subsided a little.

However, everyone's eyes were still filled with worry and unease.

Xiao Caiyue had no time to appease everyone's emotions. She withdrew her gaze and looked at the Formation Plate in her hands, the coldness in her beautiful eyes intensifying.

"It really is aimed at Longmai Mountain."

She pondered inwardly, her brows tightly knitted.

Her husband Ye Changge had just gone out to the Lingxiao Sect to report on the situation of the Family's Spiritual Land, and now someone had come to attack the Spiritual Land's Grand Array.

The timing was so precise that she would not believe there was no traitor inside.

"This Black-Robed Man is definitely not an ordinary Loose Cultivator."

Xiao Caiyue looked at the black snake frantically tearing at the Grand Array, as well as the black aura that permeated the surroundings and corroded everything, and her heart grew increasingly heavy.

Such methods, sinister and overbearing, were definitely not the work of a Righteous Path Cultivator.

"Demonic Cultivator?"

This thought flashed through her mind, and her heart sank.

If it really was a Demonic Cultivator, then things would be troublesome.

After all, the recent chaos in Qingxuan Immortal City had already proven that the Demonic Cultivators of the Yu Kingdom were infiltrating the Zhao State.

Although Longmai Mountain was located in the heart of the Zhao State, it was not an impenetrable forbidden zone.

"I hope my husband can return sooner..."

Xiao Caiyue prayed silently in her heart.

She was very clear about her own situation.

Although Lu Shiyin had used the Taiyi Heavy Water Art to nourish her body, improving her condition significantly, it was, after all, a gradual process.

At this moment, less than one-tenth of her mana remained. Although her Meridians were not as withered as before, they were far from having recovered to the level of a normal Cultivator.

Once the Grand Array was breached, in her current state, she would be completely unable to confront a Foundation Establishment Cultivator head-on.

By then, Longmai Mountain would be in danger.

"I must hold on."

Xiao Caiyue took a deep breath, suppressed the distracting thoughts in her heart, formed seals with her hands, and activated the Formation Plate with all her might.

"Rotate!"

As her cold voice fell, the Formation Plate suddenly burst into a dazzling light!

The circulation of spiritual power throughout the entire Grand Array instantly accelerated, and the pale blue water curtain became more solid, with seven-colored radiance faintly flowing within it.

The weak spots being torn by the black snake, those tiny cracks, began to slowly heal under the full operation of the Grand Array.

"Hmm?"

Outside the Grand Array, the Black-Robed Man raised his eyebrows slightly, a flash of surprise appearing in his eyes.

"It actually has some tricks."

He had originally thought that a Tier 2 Formation would collapse before long under the erosion of his "Black Fiend Bead."

However, he did not expect the person presiding over the array to be so capable; not only did she stabilize the situation, but she was also repairing the damaged areas.

"Hmph, a deathbed struggle."

The Black-Robed Man gave a cold snort, and the magic seals in his hands changed again!

The black snake seemed to sense its master's will, its hissing becoming more violent, and its biting force suddenly increasing!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Each impact was like a landslide or ground-shattering event, and the entire Longmai Mountain was trembling.

Xiao Caiyue's expression remained unchanged as she formed seals with her hands, operating the Grand Array with all her might to reinforce every weak point being attacked.

Fine beads of sweat seeped out on her forehead.

The already meager spiritual power within her body was being consumed rapidly.

But she could not stop.

Once she stopped, the Grand Array would collapse, and Longmai Mountain would be exposed to the enemy.

By then, those Ye Family disciples, concubines, and children—

"Shiyin."

Xiao Caiyue suddenly spoke, her voice clearly entering Lu Shiyin's ears through the sound transmission Formation.

"Sister Xiao?"

Lu Shiyin was patrolling inside the Grand Array at that moment and immediately responded upon hearing this.

"Go and watch over those Cultivators with different surnames and the retainers, and incidentally, maintain order inside the Grand Array."

Xiao Caiyue's tone was calm but carried unquestionable authority:

"My husband is not here; Longmai Mountain cannot fall into chaos."

"Alright."

Lu Shiyin did not hesitate at all and immediately agreed.

Although she was also worried in her heart, she knew that this was not the time to be sentimental.

Xiao Caiyue was presiding over the Grand Array and needed to be fully focused; she could not be distracted.

As for those Cultivators with different surnames and retainers, although they were usually well-behaved, now that Longmai Mountain was being attacked, what if someone took the opportunity to cause trouble—

"Shiyin understands."

Lu Shiyin transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the interior of the Grand Array.

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Longmai Mountain, residential area for Cultivators with different surnames.

Many Cultivators with different surnames who originally belonged to the Li Family lived here, as well as some retainers recruited by the Ye Family from the outside.

In ordinary times, they naturally could not stir up any trouble.

But now, Longmai Mountain was being attacked, and people were panicking—

"What's going on? Who is attacking the Grand Array?!"

"I don't know! I heard it's two Foundation Establishment Cultivators!"

"Foundation Establishment Cultivators? And two of them?! Can the Ye Family hold them off?"

"Isn't Ancestor Ye at home? What are you afraid of!"

"Ancestor Ye? Haven't you heard? Ancestor Ye went out to take care of some business; he's not at home!"

"What?! Then, then what do we do?!"

Discussions and panic rose and fell.