Bringing the farm to another world

Chapter 16448 Magic Array
If they hadn't considered the Blood Slaughter Sect as an equal before, after the incident with the second line of defense, they now truly regarded the Blood Slaughter Sect as an equal opponent. Therefore, they had to be even more careful when building the third line of defense.

All eyes were on the second line of defense. The third line of defense would naturally be adjacent to the second, but the situation there was somewhat special. The first and second lines of defense were both defensible, with many mountains that could connect the mountain peaks where the sects were located with the cities, forming a defensive line. However, the location of the third line of defense was somewhat special, as there were almost no high mountains and large plains, making it virtually indefensible.

That's why everyone's eyes fell on the area behind the second line of defense, and they all frowned. If a third line of defense must be built, is it really okay to build it in such a place with no natural defenses?

Gongliang Juewen remained silent, calmly observing the crowd. At this moment, Wu Qian suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Gongliang Juewen began, "Speak."

Wu Qian responded, then stood up and walked to the map. He pointed to the map and said, "The locations of the first and second defensive lines, judging from the map, seem to be very suitable for building defensive lines, because there are many mountains and large cities there. These places can be regarded as natural barriers. However, everyone is wrong. This time we are facing the Blood Slaughter Sect, which is a sect composed entirely of cultivators. They will not engage in ground warfare with us. They can all fly, so whether we build our base on the mountains or on flat ground, it will make no difference to them. Therefore, we don't need to worry about it."

Upon hearing Wu Qian's words and considering what he had said, everyone nodded in agreement. Wu Qian then continued, "We previously built magic arrays at both the first and second lines of defense, including the Illusion Stone Array and the defensive arrays. The result was the same; these arrays were ineffective and couldn't stop the Blood Slaughter Sect's attack at all. So I think we don't need to waste our energy anymore, and there's no need to build any more arrays."

Upon hearing his words, everyone was taken aback. Then they all frowned. The magic array was not to be built? Wasn't that too risky? This thought arose in many people's minds, but they didn't say it aloud. They wanted to see what Wu Qian would say next.

Wu Qian looked at everyone, knowing what they were thinking. He didn't keep them in suspense and spoke directly: "If the magic array can't defend against the Blood Slaughter Sect, then we don't need the magic array. If we're too weak to defend against the Blood Slaughter Sect, then we'll strengthen our strength. Our strength was too scattered before, which won't work. So my idea is that for the third line of defense, we'll only build a few bases, but we'll build them larger and deeper. We won't build defensive magic arrays anymore, we'll just deepen our bases. We'll choose a few points to build bases. These bases need to be large, deep, and more complex, with more people, and they need to be far apart from each other. Doesn't the Blood Slaughter Sect like to use barrier arrays to seal our bases? We'll deepen our bases. Their barrier arrays need to cover a certain area and have an influence range, and the land can affect the effect of the barrier array. So as long as we deepen our bases, the parts below the base won't be affected by the barrier array. We'll build a few teleportation arrays there, so no matter which base is in trouble, people from other bases can send reinforcements immediately."

When everyone heard Wu Qian say this, they were all stunned. In their eyes, Wu Qian's idea seemed quite useful. Indeed, if they built fewer bases, they could concentrate more people in the bases. If they built the bases deeper, the barrier array would affect the lower part of the base. They could just build a few more teleportation arrays there, and if anything happened, people from other bases would come to their aid immediately. This would definitely be a good thing for them.

Before Wu Qian could finish speaking, he pointed to the map and said, "After we build the main base, we will dig out several smaller bases around it. These smaller bases should be a certain distance from the main base, but not too far away. These smaller bases should be staffed with personnel and have teleportation arrays. They should be connected to the main base via underground passages. If something happens to the main base, they can use the underground passages to provide immediate support. These smaller bases can not only hide people, but also serve as transit points for other bases to support the main base. We need to arrange some sentries between the bases. Once the Blood Slaughter Sect members pass between two bases, those sentries will know immediately and notify us so we can make arrangements."

“But there’s still one problem that hasn’t been solved, which is the Blood Slaughter Sect’s magic array. To be honest, the Blood Slaughter Sect’s magic array is just too domineering. Their magic array is also too big. Once the magic array is set up, as long as you are covered by their magic array, it’s the same as being trapped by them. We have no way to deal with it. Do you have any thoughts on this?” Gongliang Juewen glanced at everyone.

Upon hearing his words, everyone fell silent, even Wu Qian. To be honest, Wu Qian had no solution either. But then Wen Jing suddenly spoke up, "I do have a solution." As soon as he said that, everyone's attention immediately turned to him. Everyone knew that he was the one who understood magic arrays the most among them, so they all wanted to hear what he had to say.

Wen Jing glanced at everyone and then said, "No matter what kind of magic array it is, it all comes down to energy balance. I roughly understand why their magic arrays are so large. They are actually following the path of setting up arrays with arrays."

He paused here, glanced at everyone, and continued, "To put it simply, we set up magic arrays using array symbols, which is the most traditional way of setting up arrays. They, however, use arrays to set up arrays. This is also feasible. Why do we use array symbols? Because each array symbol releases different energy. Integrating these energies creates an array. What they do is replace the corresponding array symbols with arrays of different energies, thus creating an array. Of course, the number of arrays is definitely less than the number of array symbols, so they use arrays..." The magic arrays they set up were likely only a few common types, but even so, they were incredibly powerful. After all, they had combined the power of several large arrays and countless smaller ones, essentially a confluence of their strengths. Such an array was far more powerful than a single large array. However, fundamentally, the principle behind their large arrays was the same as ordinary arrays: energy balance was essential. But if we prevented their arrays from achieving energy balance, wouldn't they be unable to set up their arrays at all?

Everyone looked at him with blank expressions. They could roughly understand what he meant, but they had no idea how to do it. So they all looked at Wen Jing.

When Wen Jing saw their expressions, he couldn't help but smile wryly. He felt like he was talking to a brick wall, but then he thought it was normal. After all, these people weren't experts in magic arrays, so it was understandable that they would have such thoughts.

Thinking of this, Wen Jing took a deep breath and then said, "My idea is this: General Wu just said that we won't set up too many bases this time. We'll concentrate all our forces in a few bases so that we can withstand the enemy's attack. We'll set up several large magic arrays in these bases. These magic arrays must have a single attribute. We don't need to worry about how strong their attack power is, but these magic arrays must have a single, very strong attribute. Such magic arrays, with their single attribute and strong energy, will form a single-attribute energy field within a certain range. If the enemy wants to set up a magic array, they need to ensure the energy balance of the entire area. But with this single-attribute energy field, it's almost impossible for them to achieve energy balance. In this way, we can influence the enemy's magic array setup to a certain extent."

Everyone immediately understood Wenjing's meaning: the magic array needed energy balance, but if they made the enemy's magic array energy unbalanced, then the enemy would be unable to set up the magic array.

At this moment, a sect leader spoke up: "Wait a minute, didn't you say you wanted to balance the energy within the formation? If it's a formation with a single energy source, wouldn't the energy of that formation be unbalanced? Are there even formations like that?"

Wen Jing sighed inwardly, then said, "Energy balance refers to the energy balance within the magic array, not that the magic array must contain energy of all attributes. If a magic array is of the fire attribute, as long as fire attribute energy can function normally within the magic array, and the energy of the entire magic array is balanced and normal, then there is no problem. Conversely, even if a magic array contains all five elements of energy, if the energy within the magic array is uneven, with one end being larger than the other, or one end being lighter than the other, then the energy is unbalanced, and the magic array cannot be set up."

Everyone then understood what he meant and nodded. Wen Jing continued, "We can't let their magic array energy become unbalanced. So in these bases, we must set up different magic arrays to artificially disrupt the balance of energy in their magic arrays, so that they can't set up their magic arrays."

Everyone nodded, and Gongliang Juewen said, "Alright, this matter will be entrusted to Minister Wen. Minister Wu, you must select a location for the base as soon as possible, design the base, and establish the third line of defense as quickly as possible. Do you understand?" Wen Jing and Wu Qian both responded and accepted the order.