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The opponent's Divine Sense had reached an indescribable level. If he were to probe with his Divine Sense, Xunuo would have no way of knowing. The many secrets surrounding Xunuo, especially the secret of the Boundary Stone, meant that even the slightest leak would lead to certain death.
Xunuo instinctively placed a hand on his belt, where the Boundary Stone was hidden. Dongfang Yunqing noticed Xunuo's pale complexion and the way he clutched his abdomen, thinking he was unwell, and quickly inquired about it.
Xunuo could not speak directly about it and could only force a smile as he said, "I was frightened by the pressure from the Three Seniors."
The Black Wind Old Monster had always looked down on Xunuo. After encountering Reaper Cui on the way, when Xunuo was the first to flee, his hatred for Xunuo intensified. Seeing him in such a pitiful state now, he couldn't help but scold, "You coward, you're embarrassing me."
Xunuo ignored him, focusing his gaze quietly on the three figures on the stage. Everything else faded from view and sound. Fortunately, after a brief stay on the high platform, the three of them vanished.
Feeling somewhat relieved, Xunuo immediately made a decision to change his plans for the day. Originally, he had intended to seek opportunities at the Herb Market for alchemical materials. Although he had bought some seedlings and seeds yesterday, most were useless. He had spent all night studying the Dan Fang and Herbal Medicine Comprehensive Guide in hopes of gaining something today.
However, upon seeing these three Foundation Establishment Stage experts today, Xunuo realized that his most pressing concern was how to conceal the Boundary Stone. He had previously been unaware of just how vast the gap was between himself and Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.
If it weren't for the gathering of thousands of Cultivators today, his secret regarding the Boundary Stone would surely be exposed. Just thinking about that consequence sent chills down Xunuo's spine. The only feasible method he knew to hide the Boundary Stone was through a formation.
Once the three Foundation Establishment Ancestors left, Elder Jin took to the stage and spoke for a while about the rules of the Trade Fair before officially announcing its opening. Below, Cultivators began to set up their stalls and positions. Dongfang Yunqing and others busied themselves with shopping or setting up their stalls.
Xunuo also politely bid farewell to Dongfang Yunqing and headed towards the stalls selling formations. In comparison, these stalls occupied quite a large area. However, whether it was those setting up stalls or those inquiring about prices, there were very few people around. The Cultivators selling Refining Materials kept their distance from them, fearing their own business would be affected. Those selling items unrelated to formations or Refining Materials stayed even farther away.
The Cultivators selling formations had directly planted Formation Flags and formations into the ground. Various formations radiated brilliant light, creating illusions of water screens, jungles, strange peaks, and deep pools that transformed this area into enchanting realms.
These formations were primarily illusions and formations designed to shield against Divine Sense. Their main function was to cut off mundane disturbances. The more powerful ones could even evade a Cultivator's Divine Sense entirely. By displaying these formations openly like this, it allowed buyers to easily compare their merits at a glance.
As Xunuo approached closer, he found himself in front of a wooden Illusion Array that conjured a lush jungle. Towering ancient trees loomed within it, vines intertwined everywhere, and a miasma hung in the air that made one hesitant to enter.
Xunuo smiled slightly and stepped forward; suddenly, the illusion vanished before him. This was purely an Illusion Array without any shielding effect against Divine Sense—merely a trick of sight.
Xunuo had no interest in such a magic array and continued walking forward. The main goal was to find a magic array with Divine Sense shielding capabilities and an Array Master.
A faint blue water curtain immediately caught Xunuo's eye. This was a Water Attribute Concealment Array. If set up in water, it would allow one to blend seamlessly into the surroundings. The people and objects within the array would merge with the water's essence, making them nearly impossible to detect.
Xunuo activated his Divine Sense fully, but could only probe slightly before being rebuffed. It was utterly impossible to discern anything inside.
The owner of the array was a Middle-Aged Scholar who noticed Xunuo's keen interest and invited him to take a closer look. Upon entering the array, Xunuo discovered it was a one-way Restriction Divine Sense array. This meant that while one could not probe into the array from the outside, there were no restrictions on projecting Divine Sense outward from within.
This design had limited utility. If one relied on the array to evade strong enemies and projected their Divine Sense outward, they would inevitably expose their location. However, it could be quite effective for concealing a cave or launching surprise attacks.
After inquiring about the array's functions with this Array Master, Xunuo decisively rejected it. He had no intention of establishing a cave underwater; this Water Attribute array held little value for him. Instead, he shifted his inquiry to whether it was possible to miniaturize the array to conceal something as small as a pigeon egg.
The Array Master glanced at Xunuo and asked curiously, "What do you need such an array for?"
Xunuo thought for a moment and replied, "To hide a spirit stone or a pill."
The Array Master rolled his eyes at Xunuo and said, "For such items, just place them in a storage bag, and they will naturally be shielded from all Divine Sense."
Xunuo was taken aback and could only respond dejectedly, "I am seeking this on behalf of a friend; I wonder if you have something like that?"
The Middle-Aged Scholar candidly replied, "Magic arrays are sought for large-scale shielding and concealment. What you are asking for is not something we Array Masters would focus our efforts on. Moreover, miniaturizing an array to a portable size is no easy task. At least I do not have the capability to accomplish that."
Feeling disheartened, Xunuo took his leave from the Middle-Aged Scholar and continued wandering through this Magic Array City. He decided to change his strategy; instead of targeting portable arrays for purchase, he began asking if there were any methods to miniaturize arrays. If so, he would explore further.
After passing through more than ten stalls without success, Xunuo remained resolute in his determination to obtain an Obscuring Boundary Stone. If he couldn't acquire it today, he would not hesitate to withdraw from the Trade Fair and would prefer not to linger here any longer. The sense of urgency weighed heavily on him.
As Xunuo walked out of a Wood Attribute Bidirectional Isolation Array with a wry smile, he suddenly heard a commotion ahead. Following the noise, he saw a crowd of Cultivators gathered around an Earth Yellow Shielding Consciousness Illusion Array.
The magic array initially appeared to be an Earth Attribute Illusion Array. However, it was sparsely adorned with some grass and trees, making this illusion of a dirt mound exceptionally realistic, resembling a sparse hillock. In this desolate Magic Array City, even a gathering of people around it could be considered a sight.
Xunuo strolled over and noticed an old man with a yellow face standing in front of the array. He seemed agitated, his chest heaving violently. He muttered angrily, "I won't sell this array for anything; even if you pile up spirit stones like a mountain, I still stand by my words."
A stout cultivator with a tall hat mocked him, "Old Zuo Qiu, not only this year but even at last year's Trade Fair, you wouldn't have been able to exchange this array for a single Unity Pill. This year’s Trade Fair hasn’t seen anyone selling Unity Pills yet. You might as well give up on that delusional dream."
Someone in the crowd chimed in, "These days, Unity Pills are worth more than life itself. Who would trade one for an array? Zuo Qiu, how could you say something so foolish?"
This person clearly knew the yellow-faced old man and spoke in a calm tone.
The old man sighed and said, "If I add some more spirit stones, I still want to exchange for a Unity Pill. Yang Daoist, please don’t mock me."
Upon hearing that this array was being exchanged for a Unity Pill, Xunuo was taken aback. He understood the value of the Unity Pill and had gathered enough information about the prices of arrays along the way.
For dual-attribute arrays that shield Divine Sense and create illusions with a coverage area of over a thousand feet, the highest price wouldn’t exceed twenty spirit stones. A lesser one could be obtained for around ten spirit stones. At that price, one could only buy materials for a Unity Pill, which were often out of stock and snatched up as soon as they appeared.
Xunuo recognized that Zuo Qiu dared to call out such an exorbitant price because this array must possess extraordinary qualities. Thus, he focused his Divine Sense and carefully observed the array. After a moment of scrutiny, Xunuo discerned some unique aspects of this array.
Typically, dual-attribute arrays refer to those with dual functionalities.
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