Chapter 487: Merging Reality and Illusion, Breaking Through in the Face of Battle

Xu Feng observed through the instruments for a moment and reported, "Based on the progress of the Array setup, it is estimated they can activate it by noon tomorrow at the earliest. Once the Array is activated, it will not only forcibly open the entrance to the Kunlun Void Realm but also cause severe spatial turbulence, making it impossible for us to enter normally."

Lin Xuan understood that they must stop the Awakening Sect's actions before the Array was activated; otherwise, the Light of Lun Hui might fall into enemy hands, with unimaginable consequences.

"How much combat strength do we have now?" Lin Xuan asked.

Xuanjizi calculated briefly: "Excluding the wounded, there are twelve Balance Sect members with full combat capability, plus you, me, Xiao Yuan, and Xu Feng, totaling sixteen people. Below, there are at least fifty Awakening Sect members, including Muerxiu, and at least three Transformation Stage experts."

"A head-on confrontation has little chance of success." Lin Xuan pondered for a moment and suddenly thought of a possibility: "We don't need to defeat everyone; we only need to destroy the Array."

Xu Feng nodded: "Theoretically, the Void Sky-Locking Array has seven key nodes. As long as three of them are destroyed, the entire Array will become ineffective."

"Then that is what we shall do." Lin Xuan quickly formulated a plan, "We will split into three teams, each responsible for destroying one node."

"However," Xiao Yuan raised a question, "once we act, Muerxiu will certainly notice. We need a powerful diversion."

Lin Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze firm: "I will divert Muerxiu."

Xuanjizi looked at him in surprise: "Are you sure? Even though you have already broken through to the Transformation Stage, Muerxiu's strength is still above yours. This is too dangerous!"

"I have the power of two Heaven and Earth Origin fragments, plus the assistance of the Snow Soul Mirror; I should be able to hold out for a period of time." Lin Xuan looked toward Sansheng Feng, a Taiji Pattern flickering in his eyes, "Besides, if Muerxiu obtains the Light of Lun Hui, the consequences will be even more unimaginable."

Xiao Yuan held Lin Xuan's hand: "Then I will go with you."

Lin Xuan shook his head: "You lead a team to destroy the Array nodes; your Fate Compass can predict danger, giving you a higher success rate."

The night deepened, and the stars were dense. Lin Xuan stood on high ground, overlooking the Awakening Sect's camp at the foot of the mountain. The campfires illuminated the black-robed cultivators busy setting up the Array. Looking from afar, the outline of the greater part of the Void Sky-Locking Array had already taken shape, with purple-black energy flowing between the lines of the Array, emitting an ominous aura.

"A frontal assault is not feasible." Xuanjizi whispered his analysis, "They have more than three times our numbers, not to mention Muerxiu sitting in command."

Lin Xuan nodded, his gaze scanning the camp layout sharply: "We need a smarter way. Xu Feng, does the Cultivation Science Headquarters have any stealth technology that can be applied?"

Xu Feng pondered for a moment and took an exquisite device from his equipment case: "This is a 'Phantom Stealth Device', which can simulate the surrounding environment for a short time to achieve a visual stealth effect. But there is a problem—it cannot mask a cultivator's energy fluctuations."

"I can solve that problem." A trace of confidence flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes, "The Primordial Cold can freeze the aura, and the Hun Dun Flame can create interference. Combined with your device, we should be able to approach the target."

After a detailed discussion, an infiltration plan gradually took shape. Lin Xuan and Xu Feng would infiltrate the enemy camp to obtain core information about the Array; Xuanjizi and the others would stand ready to provide support or cover at any time.

"I want to go too." Xiao Yuan said firmly, "The Fate Compass can predict danger and provide protection for you."

Lin Xuan looked at Xiao Yuan's determined eyes and did not refuse. In the dead of night, the three quietly left the temporary camp and snuck toward the Awakening Sect's main camp. Xu Feng activated the Phantom Stealth Device, and the figures of the three immediately became blurry, like transparent ghosts. Lin Xuan then channeled the Primordial Cold to completely freeze the three's auras and used the Hun Dun Flame to create weak energy interference to mask their own fluctuations.

As they approached the enemy camp, Xiao Yuan's Fate Compass suddenly vibrated slightly, its needle pointing to the left. The three stopped immediately, holding their breath and waiting. Sure enough, two patrolling black-robed cultivators passed by on the left, scanning the surroundings vigilantly, but they did not discover the three hidden in the shadows.

"That was too close." After the patrollers walked away, Xu Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

The three continued forward, sneaking along the edge of the camp and avoiding sentries and patrol teams. The Fate Compass's early warning and Lin Xuan's keen perception worked together seamlessly, and several crises where they were nearly discovered were cleverly resolved.

Finally, the three arrived in front of a purple tent in the center of the camp. Unlike the other tents, this one was surrounded by a special energy barrier, clearly a restricted area.

"There." Lin Xuan pointed to the tent, "I can feel strong Void Energy fluctuations; the Array Core should be inside."

Just then, the tent flap was lifted, and an old man in black robes walked out. The old man had a hooked nose, and his eyes emitted an eerie purple light. He stood in front of the tent and carefully looked around, as if he had sensed some abnormality.

"Void Venerable!" Xu Feng whispered in surprise, "Their perception is extremely strong; we must wait for him to leave."

The three hid in the shadows, holding their breath. After several long minutes, the old man finally left and walked toward the other end of the camp.

"The opportunity is here!" Lin Xuan acted decisively, and the three quickly approached the tent.

Xu Feng took out a small jammer and aimed it at the energy barrier: "This can temporarily suppress the barrier's alarm function, but only for three minutes."

The barrier was temporarily suppressed, and the three flashed into the tent. The interior was simply furnished; in the center was a large sand table displaying a complete model of the Void Sky-Locking Array. On the table next to it, a purple scroll emitted a faint light—it was the core Array diagram.

Xu Feng did not hesitate to take out a specially made crystal ball and aimed it at the Array diagram to quickly record it. At the same time, Lin Xuan carefully observed the sand table and discovered the positions of seven special markers—the key nodes of the Array.

Xiao Yuan suddenly whispered a reminder: "Time is running out; we must go." The compass needle was spinning rapidly, indicating that danger was imminent.

After obtaining the key information, the three quickly withdrew from the tent and returned the way they came. The return trip was smoother than the journey there, and they soon returned to the Balance Sect's temporary camp.

Xu Feng immediately projected the recorded Array diagram, and everyone gathered to watch. The content shown in the diagram made everyone's expressions grave—the design of the Void Sky-Locking Array was more radical and dangerous than they had imagined.

"This is a mad act!" Xuanjizi said in horror, "This way of forcibly tearing through space will not only permanently destroy the natural laws of the Kunlun Void Realm entrance, but it could also lead to the collapse of space for a hundred miles around!"

Even more worrying was that the diagram showed the Awakening Sect planned to activate the Array at dawn the next day, while there were still three full days until the full moon at midnight.

"We have no time to wait." Lin Xuan decided decisively, "We must act immediately to destroy the key points of the Array and delay their plan."