C742 Golden Scale City

The conversation with Hee Wanli was smooth, like two acquaintances meeting after a long time, exchanging small talk and pleasantries. They avoided discussing the Perfect Holy Body Spell or Huo Dongsheng's situation. Hee Wanli mentioned that he happened to meet an elder from the Golden Scale Sect, who was there to witness matters concerning Huo Dongsheng and the Ice Heart Sect. Since he had a previous encounter with Woo Zhengyang, he decided to come on behalf of the elder.

Everything seemed normal, yet Woo Zhengyang couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. It was a gut instinct he couldn't quite articulate.

The next day, Hee Wanli left the Ice Heart Sect without mentioning anything about Huo Dongsheng or the sect itself, as if his visit was solely to see Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue return.

Before leaving, Hee Wanli inquired about Woo Zhengyang's future plans. Woo Zhengyang was open about his desire to travel, knowing that if Hee Wanli wanted to know, there was no point in hiding it.

Upon learning that Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue planned to explore other regions, Hee Wanli invited them to join him, as they would need to pass through the Golden Scale Sect. However, Woo Zhengyang declined, citing Bing Yue's unfinished business.

Hee Wanli didn't press the matter and even offered Woo Zhengyang a Golden Scale token, saying it would make entering and exiting Golden Scale City much easier. He added that if Woo Zhengyang ever felt inclined, he could use the token to visit him at the Golden Scale Sect.

Shortly after Hee Wanli left, Bing Yue handed over the leadership of the Ice Heart Sect and made all necessary arrangements. She and Woo Zhengyang boarded the Golden Scale Boat, heading to the largest city in the Golden Scale Domain, Golden Scale City!

Woo Zhengyang had a feeling that something might happen on this journey, as Hee Wanli's actions seemed to be connected to him in some way. However, after seven or eight days, nothing occurred, and the two of them smoothly entered the region where the Golden Scale Sect was located.

It was Woo Zhengyang's first time venturing out, and he had only recently heard of Golden Scale City. So, Bing Yue was in charge of their route. During the quiet moments, Woo Zhengyang studied the "Perfect Holy Body Spell" and the insights on array formations from Patriarch Fuxi's jade slip.

The "Perfect Holy Body Spell" is meant for body refinement at the imperial level, so Woo Zhengyang only skimmed through it without grasping much. However, Patriarch Fuxi's jade slip on array formations was comprehensive, covering everything from the grand Thirty-Six Divine Arrays to the simplest Spirit Gathering Arrays. It greatly benefited Woo Zhengyang, revealing many secrets of array formations.

Although many complex formations were beyond Woo Zhengyang's current understanding, as a king-level Array Master, he found that Patriarch Fuxi's insights were detailed and extensive, covering the setup of almost every type of formation, including the origins and transformations of various restrictions.

With just one study of the Patriarch Fuxi's insights on array formations, Woo Zhengyang's understanding of these formations would undoubtedly reach unprecedented heights. While he might not claim to be second only to Fuxi, in today's world, no one could craft formations more ingeniously than he could.

The greatest benefit of delving into Patriarch Fuxi's insights extends beyond just setting up formations. For opponents unfamiliar with array formations, the intricacy of your setup makes little difference, as they can't break it anyway. However, when facing an adversary who understands these formations, the depth of your insight becomes the key to victory.

Armed with Patriarch Fuxi's knowledge, Woo Zhengyang is like a direct disciple of Fuxi, having witnessed the evolution of all array formations—a monumental achievement akin to witnessing their very origin. Among peers, the formations Woo Zhengyang sets up are nearly impossible to dismantle. He understands the origins and evolution of every formation, including their weaknesses. Even if others add their own techniques, the core remains unchanged, making them easy for him to unravel.

Even when faced with formations set by higher-level Array Masters, Woo Zhengyang might not be able to replicate them, but he can trace their origins and find ways to break them, thanks to Patriarch Fuxi's insights. This is the true value of the legacy left by Patriarch Fuxi for Woo Zhengyang.

Of course, achieving this kind of success requires a lot of hard work. The small jade slip contains countless formations, and what Woo Zhengyang has seen in the past few days is just the tip of the iceberg. He has barely scratched the surface and will need a lot more time to uncover its treasures.

"Mr. Zhengyang, take a break. We've arrived at the Golden Scale Sect."

On this day, Bing Yue's sweet voice pulled Woo Zhengyang out of his deep focus on the jade slip.

"We've arrived at the Golden Scale Sect? Weren't we heading straight to Golden Scale City?" Woo Zhengyang asked, opening his eyes in confusion.

"Hehe, come and see for yourself," Bing Yue giggled.

Perplexed, Woo Zhengyang stood up and moved to the front of the Golden Scale Boat, instantly awestruck by the sight before him, finally understanding what was happening.

In front of the Golden Scale Boat stood a colossal figure. It was a giant dragon, or more accurately, a mountain range shaped like a dragon. The entire range was a dazzling gold, towering thousands of feet high, stretching so far that its length was impossible to gauge. Woo Zhengyang could only see the massive dragon head and the countless coils of its body, with no clue where the tail might be.

The sheer size of the golden dragon mountain range was beyond Woo Zhengyang's comprehension. However, the Golden Scale City, several times larger than Heavenly Martial City, nestled within the dragon's mouth, gave him a sense of its grandeur.

"Woo Zhengyang hesitated, unsure of what to say.

"Does this place feel a bit familiar?" Bing Yue asked, appearing suddenly at Woo Zhengyang's side and linking her arm with his.

"Familiar?"

"Don't you think this place looks somewhat like one of the cities in your Profound Heaven Sect region?"

"Like one of our cities?" Woo Zhengyang repeated, puzzled. Then, uncertainly, he said, "Hibernation Dragon City?"

"Exactly, Hibernation Dragon City! This place is modeled after it."

"Is there a connection?" Woo Zhengyang asked, still confused.

He had heard the legends about Hibernation Dragon City, where it was said a great dragon lay dormant, its head forming the city and its body stretching into endless mountains. Now that he thought about it, the massive golden-scaled mountain range before him did bear a resemblance.

Yet, Woo Zhengyang couldn't grasp the connection until Bing Yue's explanation made it all clear to him...