C648 The Teleportation Formation

If Woo Zhengyang could find a higher-level array manual, the golden vortex might once again bring surprises, potentially elevating his array skills to Emperor Rank or even higher, giving hope for breaking the formation. Unfortunately, after hearing Woo Zhengyang's question, both the man in the black robe and Yun'er shook their heads.

Disappointed, Woo Zhengyang chuckled at his own wishful thinking. Manuals of such high caliber aren't easily found. However, the situation took an unexpected turn.

The man in the black robe pulled out a glowing white object from his Hidden Heaven Bag and said, "I don't have an Emperor Rank array manual, but I do have an unknown array diagram jade slip. I've studied it for years without much success. Maybe you'll find it useful."

Woo Zhengyang took the jade slip, and as he focused his mind, a series of ever-changing array diagrams appeared in his thoughts. Familiarity washed over him, and after a moment of contemplation, his face lit up with joy. "Haha, it's useful, very useful."

"Sir, what rank is this array diagram?" Yun'er asked, seeing Woo Zhengyang's excitement.

"It has no rank!"

"No rank?"

"Yes, it's a teleportation array. Stand guard for me!" With that, Woo Zhengyang eagerly began his research.

A teleportation array is a type of transport formation, essentially a simplified version. Typical teleportation arrays are extremely complex and, for long distances, require two arrays to work in tandem to achieve the desired effect.

Some teleportation arrays don't fit the usual pattern. Take, for instance, the mysterious one in the Profound Heaven Sect that sent Woo Zhengyang here. It's a one-way trip; there's no corresponding array on this side to receive him, yet here he is.

The escape array works similarly. As the name suggests, it's designed for quick getaways, so having a receiving array set up in advance isn't feasible.

Woo Zhengyang is familiar with this because he's seen a similar array diagram before. After the Heavenly Martial conference, Moh Lunhui used an escape array to evade capture by a Martial King expert. Zhengyang even recorded the diagram and studied it.

Back then, his understanding was just scratching the surface. Even if he managed to set up the array, controlling the distance and direction of the teleportation was beyond him.

Now, with a complete escape array diagram, the current challenge should be manageable.

Even if the barrier in front of him is an Emperor Rank formation, it won't block the escape array. These two types of formations are entirely different. Unless the person who set up this formation is also skilled in teleportation arrays and included a defense against them, Woo Zhengyang believes they won't be that unlucky. Otherwise, they'd be truly stuck.

This isn't the time for overthinking. No matter what, Woo Zhengyang has to give it a shot.

Woo Zhengyang cleared his mind, focusing entirely on the array diagrams in the jade slip. Without needing the golden vortex, his previous experience made the exploration straightforward. An hour later, Woo Zhengyang opened his eyes.

"How did it go? Have you mastered it yet?" Bing'er and the others asked eagerly.

Woo Zhengyang nodded with a smile, "No problem at all."

"How is that possible? I've been studying this for years and haven't figured it out, and you mastered it in just an hour?" The person in the black robe found it hard to accept.

"I've always said, what seems impossible for others is just a piece of cake for our master," Huo'er boasted, though Lee Yuanye's influence on his speech was evident.

"This... this..." The person in the black robe was still in disbelief, struggling to accept the situation. For Woo Zhengyang to grasp it so quickly was good news for everyone, but it was a huge blow to her. Years of her research couldn't compare to his one hour. Such a gap was hard to swallow for someone with the pride of a Sovereign.

Seeing her frustration, Woo Zhengyang chuckled, "Don't be too hard on yourself. I've been familiar with teleportation arrays for a while, so it wasn't that difficult for me to study them further."

"I see... but it's still shocking. You've encountered teleportation arrays before? Who are you, really?" Though Woo Zhengyang's explanation eased her mind a bit, the astonishment he brought her remained undiminished.

Woo Zhengyang knew that at just sixteen, it was rare for anyone to have experience with teleportation arrays. But he had no time to worry about what the man in the black robe thought. His priority was to break through the barrier in front of him.

The escape array, designed for quick getaways, was simple and fast to set up. However, it had a downside: it could only transport one person. Woo Zhengyang's plan was to send everyone else into the Star World, then bring them out once he crossed over.

It was a straightforward and effective idea, but Bing'er, Yun'er, and the others were adamantly against it. According to the Red-clothed Demon King, the core of this place was teeming with both divine and devilish creatures, some as powerful as those of the Emperor Rank, making it extremely dangerous.

Even if the escape array could be controlled, they had no way of knowing which areas were safe, or if any were safe at all. They couldn't agree to let Woo Zhengyang face such risks alone. Even the man in the black robe disagreed with Woo Zhengyang's plan, insisting that they should all go together for mutual support.

Despite Woo Zhengyang's earnest assurances that he would retreat into the Star World at the first sign of trouble, they remained unconvinced. Normally, they followed Woo Zhengyang's lead without question, but on this matter, they refused to budge, leaving him with no choice but to relent.

Facing multiple voices on the other side, Woo Zhengyang knew he couldn't win the argument. Resorting to force wasn't an option either, as Yun'er was at the peak of the Martial Emperor rank, making Woo Zhengyang's efforts seem insignificant. With no other choice, he decided to compromise.

Sighing, he took out a spirit crystal and began setting up in front of the barrier. Since several people needed to pass through, the teleportation array required a more complex setup, but Woo Zhengyang was up to the task. After about a quarter of an hour, a simple teleportation array was ready, just waiting to be activated.

Once the women stepped into the array, they instinctively surrounded Woo Zhengyang, protecting him in the center. Each held their ice blade treasures, ready for anything. Woo Zhengyang wasn't fond of being shielded by women, but he knew there was no point in arguing.

"Be careful, and be ready to enter the Star World at any moment!" Woo Zhengyang advised.

"Got it, sir!"

"Understood!"

"Don't worry!" the women replied.

"Alright, get ready. I'm about to activate the teleportation array," Woo Zhengyang said, inserting the final spirit crystal.

With a soft click, the last spirit crystal fit into place, completing the array. A flash of white light enveloped them, and Woo Zhengyang and his companions vanished from sight.