Chapter 28: Array Core Enhancement! Exchange It!

In the system space, time seemed meaningless.

Only the Spirit Plants in the spirit field were green, and Wang Shan's eyes grew brighter.

Another batch of spirit‑blood branches had ripened; they were carefully cultivated.

A faint blood‑colored glow shimmered among the leaves, and the Spiritual Energy Fluctuation was alluring.

Can't wait any longer.

Wang Shan thought for a moment, then issued the command: 【Batch Harvest】!

When the command took effect, it was as if a hand swept over the sky above the spirit field.

The mature spirit‑blood branches vanished, turning into energy that entered the system account.

The System Prompt sound was cold and icy, yet Wang Shan heard it like celestial music.

"Harvested 890 spirit‑blood branches, gaining 1,557 Spirit Plant Points."

The numbers flickered on the interface, and the balance changed as well.

【Spirit Plant Points: 6,057!】

Seeing the number exceed six thousand, Wang Shan's heart relaxed a little.

Enough!

I have enough points to exchange that thing!

He immediately entered the Spirit Plant Mall, where there were many items to exchange.

His eyes shone, and he instantly spotted the items in the special recommendation slot.

【Array Core Enhancement Module (single‑use)】.

That's it!

"Exchange!"

Wang Shan shouted in his mind, as if he had exhausted his strength.

"Hum…"

The system interface trembled briefly, popping up a confirmation message.

"Exchange 【Array Core Enhancement Module (single‑use)】 successful, consuming 5,000 Spirit Plant Points, remaining Spirit Plant Points 1,057."

The points decreased, and a crystal‑like object appeared, about the size of a fist, hovering in the middle of the system space.

Inside the module, many tiny runes seemed to flow, intertwining into a pattern that emitted energy.

Wang Shan felt that this energy fluctuation resembled the core of the Misty Spirit Gathering Array beneath the Wang Family Old Residence.

But it was different.

It was purer and stronger!

It seemed like an upgrade of the Array's power.

Need to act quickly!

Wang Shan immediately exited the system space.

At the same time, the enhancement module appeared in his palm.

It felt cool to the touch, yet the energy was intense.

He sensed that after the module appeared, the Array core beneath the Wang Family Old Residence began to vibrate.

It seemed attracted, yearning for something.

Wang Shan dared not delay and rushed to the side of the artificial rock garden in the backyard.

This was his concealed Array Hub, the best place to place the module.

He took a deep breath and focused his mind.

Following the system's instructions, he cupped the module, aligned it with the groove at the base of the artificial rock, and pressed down slowly.

The instant the module fully sealed with the groove!

"Boom—!"

A massive surge of energy erupted!

The light shield of the Misty Spirit Gathering Array above the Wang Family Old Residence suddenly lit up, as bright as day, its glare so intense it made eyes unable to open!

Everyone was startled, looking up at the sky, not knowing what had happened.

But the brightness lasted only an instant.

Then the glare quickly receded, entering the shield.

The shield did not disappear; instead it became more solid.

The Spiritual Energy Fluctuation that had been on the shield's surface vanished.

The entire Array light shield resembled a layer of transparent glass, merging with the air, invisible unless one looked closely.

Now that's a formidable defensive Array!

Wang Shan, at the center of the Array, felt it most clearly.

He sensed the underground Array's energy flow had accelerated.

The Array's rate of absorbing Spiritual Power, i. e., its spirit‑gathering effect, increased by thirty percent!

More importantly, the Array's defensive power grew stronger!

Extremely resilient!

Even the Array's inherent hallucinatory and warning abilities seemed to be activated by the enhancement module!

"Good! What a fine enhancement module!"

Wang Shan clenched his fists, feeling the Array's change was huge, his heart both excited and grounded.

Although the system said the module was single‑use and its effect had a time limit.

Or rather, it's like a catalyst, briefly triggering the Array's potential.

But that's enough!

When that old guy Wan Hong makes a move, the strengthened Misty Spirit Gathering Array will surely buy the Wang Family time, maybe even bring a chance of survival!

These 5,000 Spirit Plant Points are so worth it!

It's literally a lifesaver!

The stone in his heart settled, and Wang Shan relaxed a bit.

But only slightly relaxed.

With the defense issue solved, his gaze turned again to the Spirit Plant Mall.

The next target is the Obstacle‑Breaking Pill!

Price: 3,500 Spirit Plant Points.

The account only has 1,057 Spirit Plant Points left.

For Wang Shan, who just made a big purchase, that's still a large amount.

He must work hard to reach the goal.

But Wang Shan knows clearly.

No matter how powerful an Array is, it's still an external force.

One's own strength is what matters most.

He is now at Body Refining Seventh Peak, just one step away from the eighth.

After breaking through, his strength will increase dramatically.

By then, with the strengthened Array, he might be able to contend with Wan Hong at Body Refining Ninth Layer Peak.

He might even find a chance to counterattack.

Therefore, he must obtain the Obstacle‑Breaking Pill.

He glanced at the system interface again.

The remaining Spirit Plant Points look far from enough.

Time is pressing.

Wan Hong's patience is running out.

He must keep grinding.

He must accumulate Spirit Plant Points even faster.

Wang Shan focused his mind, ready to farm again.

At that moment, something stirred in his heart.

He felt a faint connection coming from far away.

The feeling was very familiar.

He recalled his great‑grandson Wang Xuanqing, studying at the Heavenly Confucian Academy in Heitu City a thousand li away.

"How's Xuan Qing over there? The family's in such a huge trouble; he must be very anxious. Has he heard the news?"

He was a bit worried.

But Wang Shan quickly suppressed his worry.

He can't worry about the distant now.

The most important thing is still to accumulate Spirit Plant Points, exchange for the Obstacle‑Breaking Pill, and counter Wan Hong's attack.

He must concentrate his energy and handle the matter before him.

What Wang Shan didn't know was that

Almost at the same moment he sensed it,

A thousand li away, deep within the Heavenly Confucian Academy.

In a quiet room, Wang Xuanqing was very anxious, his eyes reddened.

He handed a Jade Box to a middle‑aged laborer.

The Jade Box contained a Talisman, radiating righteous Qi.

The laborer's surname was Qian; he looked ordinary, but his gaze was firm.

He was an elder at the academy, usually sweeping the floors.

His cultivation was low, knowing only a few Body Refining methods.

Qian Bo was very reliable.

Wang Xuanqing had helped him before, and he kept it in his heart.

"Qian Bo!"

Wang Xuanqing's voice trembled a bit as he grasped Qian Bo's hand and said earnestly.

"This is the Righteous Qi Talisman my master gave me. It might suppress the Wan family's old thief's evil technique! It concerns the lives of hundreds of the Wang Family!"

"Please, within three days, deliver it to Luo Bay County, into my grandfather Wang Shan's hands!"

"The road is long, the Wan family may have eyes on it. This trip is very dangerous! But I have no other way! I will never forget this kindness! If the Wang Family can make it, I will definitely repay you in the future!"

Wang Xuanqing was about to kneel.

Qian Bo hurriedly supported him.

His face was very serious.

"Young master, get up quickly! I have received your favor and have never repaid it! Now your family is in trouble, I cannot ignore it!"

He took the Jade Box, carefully stowing it away.

"Young master, rest assured! As long as I live, I will definitely deliver it into the Family Head's hands!"

Qian Bo's eyes flashed with light, very resolute.

Qian Bo didn't say much.

He bowed to Wang Xuanqing, then left.

He took advantage of the night and slipped away quietly.

He took the side path to avoid others.

He soon vanished into the darkness.

The road ahead was long and also dangerous.

The Wan family wasn't formidable in Heitu City, but on the way back to Luo Bay County, there must be arrangements.

Qian Bo's cultivation level wasn't high, and he was also old.

Delivering the Talisman into Wang Shan's hands was very difficult.

This Talisman was Wang Xuanqing's hope, and also the Vice Dean's item.

Whether the Righteous Qi Talisman can be delivered, whether it will be useful, whether it can help the Wang Family get through the crisis?

All of these are unknowns.

It is full of changes.

At this moment, Wang Shan was at his home in Luo Bay County.

He didn't know his grandson was thousands of miles away, striving to help the family.

He only knew that time was running out.

Spirit Plant Points are the weapon.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

He thought of nothing else.

His mind returned to the system space.

He returned to the Spirit Field.

A new round of planting began.

For the family, for the breakthrough, for survival.

He must seize the time and do his best.

Spirit Plant Points!

Rise quickly!