A massive black inkstone smashed against the blue light screen and came to a steady halt.
Not a shred of breaking appeared on the blue light screen; instead, moments later, it burst out in dazzling light.
As the light flared, a strong resistance force rose from various parts of the magic array, shooting upwards.
The next instant, the black inkstone was repelled by a tremendous force, unexpectedly flying backward and crashing towards the many Dawn members.
The cultivator surrounded by six people hurriedly activated his spell, attempting to retrieve the inkstone.
However, his black inkstone was now completely beyond his control, wobbling toward the ground, causing everyone to hastily dodge.
The roaring sound was tremendous!
The area where the Dawn members had stood was smashed into a crater several tens of meters wide, with dust and debris flying everywhere.
"Everyone stop," a clear female voice suddenly rang out, halting the Dawn members' attack.
It was the woman capable of forming magic arrays with a wave of her hand.
This female array master held a notably special status within the Dawn Organization. As soon as she spoke, everyone immediately complied, temporarily ceasing their tide-like assaults.
At that moment, the clown walked up to the female array master and quietly asked, "Sister, what is mysterious about this formation?"
"This magic array is not just a simple defense array. It can absorb external attacks' power and release it in an instant as a counterattack. This must be from the Luo Family of Wu Country," the female array master replied.
"So that's how it is," the clown said.
"Breaking it isn't difficult, but it's still going to take some effort. Had I known this mission would be so troublesome, I wouldn't have come," the female array master said.
"Oh dear, Sister, you were the one who wanted to come at first, and now you want to back out. But I am enjoying the fight," the clown laughed.
"Xiao Yao! I'm telling you, don't charge to the front so much; you never remember. We're just making an appearance here," the array master advised in a low voice.
"Got it, got it, I'll just go through the motions later," the clown said nonchalantly.
"Let me think of a way to break it," the female array master said. Мy Virtuаl Librаry Еmpirе (М|V|L0ЕМРYR) hоsts thе оriginаl.
At this time, Ou Ji, the squad leader of Dawn Organization's Southern Border branch, also walked out from the split crowd, scanning the temporary defensive line put up by Biluo Cave with a slightly tense expression.
"All people of Biluo Cave listen, the mission we received is to annihilate Biluo Cave, but not to massacre all of you. We only seek to eliminate the chief culprits. As long as you are willing to cease resistance, we can let you go; we will spare your lives. But if you insist on resisting, you will be mercilessly killed," he declared coldly.
"Could their target be just the Great Elder?" Yuan Ming thought, feeling that something was odd but couldn't pinpoint what exactly.
The many ordinary elders and disciples heard this, causing an uproar. Many began to show timidity, particularly since Biluo Cave was already in a desperate situation. People's hearts wavered, and there was an incipient sense of disintegration.
At that time, the Great Cave Master, who was returning from coordinating with disciples further away, was rapidly approaching on a giant roc while loudly shouting:
"Do not believe their sweet words. Once you give up resistance and choose to surrender, even if you don't die now, what awaits you will be a lifetime as mine slaves, a fate worse than death, with no chance of turning things around ever again."
At those words, the square fell silent.
Yuan Ming had heard about mine slaves—slaves controlled by the various major sects or families of the Southern Border, who spent their days deep within the dark mines, mining ore.
Compared to them, becoming a Beast Slave of Biluo Cave was already a great fortune.
The disciples of Biluo Cave, hearing this, were more inclined to trust their own sect, especially coming from the words of the Great Cave Master.
But facing such a situation, they instinctively felt that victory was hopeless; they wanted to surrender.
However, no matter what they thought, the army's morale could not be restored.
The Great Cave Master, with a group of people, easily descended into the center of the Great Array, joining forces with the Second Cave Master and others.
"Everyone, the Great Elder has just sent a message that right now he is at a critical phase of his seclusion. Once he successfully emerges, he will lead us to exterminate this rabble," the Great Cave Master reassured everyone.
Thinking of the Great Elder, who was like a pillar of strength, the already demoralized cultivators of Biluo Cave felt a bit more confident, bolstered by the protection of the magic array. The chaotic situation then stabilized slightly.
"The Great Elder he..."
Seeing the Great Cave Master had arrived, the Second Cave Master started to speak in a lowered voice but hesitated.
"The Great Elder is at the final critical phase of breaking through to a later stage and needs more time. Once successful, our Biluo Cave will stand unparalleled in the North Territory. None of these inferior foes will match us," the Great Cave Master stated.
"Can we only hold out until the Great Elder emerges?" the Second Cave Master worriedly transmitted his voice.
"The Great Elder has communicated to me to stabilize the front for now and just hold off Ou Ji and Xue Zhan. As long as no Core Formation Stage cultivator interferes from that side, there will be no immediate concern. Once he completes his cultivation and emerges, that will be these people's death knell," the Great Cave Master surveyed the Dawn members outside and said.
After speaking, he asked again: "This Green Flow Circulation Array, how long can it hold?"
"Even if Ou Ji and Xue Zhan attack fiercely together, the Great Array will not collapse any time soon. Other people's attacks can't break through the defense limit of the Great Array and will only help to replenish its power; they are barely worth considering," the Second Cave Master stated.