Upon hearing this, the exceptional prodigy of Array Peak revealed genuine emotions. After a moment of reflection, he once again fixed his gaze on those faint array patterns and began to speak slowly.
"I wouldnât dare call them insights, but from these ancient array patterns that are either incomplete or about to dissipate, I have sensed fluctuations from at least three different eras. These patterns were engraved by mighty figures from different times. They not only include patterns from defense arrays but also coexist with patterns from some kind of terrifying killing array."
"The oldest batch of these array patterns dates back to a time that can no longer be traced. The second batch is also extremely old, and itâs unclear what era they belong to. Itâs hard to imagine what purpose this massive Border City served when it was first built."
After the prodigy of Array Peak finished speaking, his eyes reflected endless astonishment. The more he learned about these ancient array patterns, the more shocked he felt deep inside. What is the true purpose of this ancient Border City, and why would mighty figures from three different eras carve array patterns on it? All these remain unknown.
Additionally, why this ancient Border City would stretch across the edge of the âHundred Sects Battle Domainâ is also a mystery.
Is such an ancient Border City present in every âBattle Domain,â or only here? Both he and Ye Xiaofan could not say for sure.
However, upon hearing the otherâs words, Ye Xiaofan nodded slightly. He, too, sensed the aura of array patterns from three different eras upon it, all ancient beyond imagination.
Of course, Ye Xiaofan didnât rush to interrupt. Instead, he stood quietly by the side, as his intuition told him that the words of this prodigy of Array Peak were not yet finished.
As expected.
After a brief pause, the prodigy of Array Peak continued, "However, the third batch of ancient array patterns on it is the closest to us in time."
"I hope Senior Brother can enlighten me," Ye Xiaofan perked up upon hearing this. Indeed, sometimes being open-minded in seeking guidance can provide unexpected information.
The prodigy of Array Peak showed a hint of surprise and bewilderment in his eyes, seemingly just as astonished himself.
"I have seen similar array patterns in the Scripture Pavilion of Array Peak at the Divine Sword Sect, but these patterns arenât used by the sect for practicing Array Dao; rather, they are for the disciples of Array Peak to observe."
"If Iâm not mistaken, this third batch of ancient array patterns should be those used by the royal race of our Nanming Country."
"Royal raceâs array patterns?" Ye Xiaofan was slightly startled by the revelation.
The Hundred Broken Mountain Range, although part of Nanming Countryâs vast territory, is located at its very frontier, a remote place beyond the emperorâs reach. The appearance of royal raceâs array patterns here is indeed quite unexpected.
This was also Ye Xiaofanâs first encounter with information related to the royal race.
"Indeed, they are royal raceâs array patterns. In theory, the âHundred Sects Battle Domainâ restricts the entry of beings surpassing the âSelf-Slaying Realm,â and though this ancient Border City is not within the âBattle Domain,â it lies within the âCelestial Curtain.â The beings capable of laying down such eternally enduring array patterns surely far exceed the âSelf-Slaying Realm.â
This suggests that the âHundred Sects Battle Domainâ might not truly be limited to cultivators below the âSelf-Slaying Realm.â At certain special times, this restriction could very well be lifted, but what these times are remains unknown.
Ye Xiaofan, too, was filled with bewilderment upon these words, standing in place, pondering for a long time, murmuring to himself, "Royal raceâs array patterns, huh?"
The prodigy of Array Peak slowly turned around upon hearing this and said to Ye Xiaofan, "Junior Brother Ye, you shouldnât be too surprised. As citizens of Nanming Country, everyone has a certain degree of reverence for the royal race. After all, they are the rulers of immense lands, seemingly distant from us, but not entirely out of reach."
After saying this, he continued, "At least around âus,â there are traces of the royal race."
"Oh? I hope Senior Brother can enlighten me," Ye Xiaofan immediately asked. Having been in the Divine Sword Sect for two and a half years, he had never heard any news about the royal race, and since the other party mentioned it now, it was naturally worth understanding.
According to this Senior Brotherâs explanation, the âaround usâ he referred to actually meant the Divine Sword Sect itself.
Through the Senior Brotherâs account, Ye Xiaofan learned that the winner of the previous First Holy Peak contest in the Divine Sword Sect was actually an unparalleled monster of the royal race. However, due to their unique status, they did not become the Divine Sword Sectâs Saint Heir or Saintess, yet they could cultivate using the sectâs resources.
In the strictest sense, this unparalleled monster of the royal race is also a part of the Divine Sword Sect, and they are currently within the âHundred Sects Battle Domain.â
This is quite usual, as the royal race, being the rulers of the Nanming Dynasty, though unable to directly command sect forces, have numerous intricate connections with them, signifying mutual dependence.
As for more information about this unparalleled monster of the royal race, the prodigy of Array Peak did not reveal much.
What Ye Xiaofan did not know was that this unparalleled demon fiend of the royal race that they mentioned would in the future significantly impact Ye Xiaofanâs life, even altering his life path, and he would soon intersect with this royal demon fiend in the âMain Battle Domain.â
Regardless, after learning that royal array patterns had appeared here long ago in bygone eras, Ye Xiaofan felt this place seemed somewhat extraordinary.
Of course, these arenât matters he can ponder right now. Currently, Ye Xiaofanâs primary agenda is resolving the task concerning the Array Masterâs âthat linkâ for Jiang Changqing and others.
The two chatted for a short while longer before parting ways.