Incredible Sect Simulator

If Zhang Tianqun and his companions harbored murderous intent, they could easily have slain them directly once they entered the Vast Heaven Sword Array.

This would undoubtedly be an act of walking into a trap.

However, this was just a suspicion posed out of caution.

Given the Dubhe Institute’s reputation and the character of Zhang Tianqun and his companions.

If they intended to act against them, they could have done so much earlier, without waiting until now to set up such a scheme.

"Since we’re here, let’s go in together."

Lu Ping responded calmly.

Though his strength was not on par with Zhang Tianqun of the Sixth-Layer Nascent Soul.

But with the existence of the Six-Star Consciousness State, should any danger arise, he could activate this option to save himself, instantly transforming into a consciousness state, making him untraceable and untouchable.

He might even benefit as a bystander while others engaged in conflict.

Not to mention he could perform Instant Transmission at any time to reach the Cyan Mountain Sect.

In terms of safety, Lu Ping had nothing to worry about.

Seeing Lu Ping’s response, Jiuhua True Monarch nodded silently and followed in his footsteps into the Vast Heaven Sword Array, treading on the lake’s surface as if it were solid ground.

Once inside the array, they observed the circumstances before them.

They saw the hidden array slowly activating, emitting circles of light.

Soon, a deep blue, irregularly shaped giant circular entrance appeared on the lake’s surface, coming into view.

Seeing the cave in the lake emerge, Zhang Tianqun began his introduction, pointing towards that deep blue cave entrance.

"This relic is located at the bottom of this lake. Are you all aware of the Blue Cave?"

Hearing the term "Blue Cave" for the first time, both Lu Ping and Jiuhua True Monarch recalled in their memories what kind of natural spectacle it was.

A Blue Cave usually refers to a geological feature in oceans or lakes, a type of deep cave extending underground.

Formed naturally, when mountains and seas shift and the entrance gets submerged by seawater or riverways, it fills with water and appears blue, hence known as a Blue Cave.

There is a massive Blue Cave here, indicating this was not originally a lake.

Over eons, with the shifting of rivers and seas, a lake formed here.

Thinking of this, Lu Ping suddenly understood.

Previously baffled about why an Ancient Ruin would be constructed at the lake’s bottom, it now made sense that the relic was submerged.

"The relic is inside this Blue Cave, right?"

Jiuhua True Monarch commented, understanding the Blue Cave’s origin and formation, he speculated aloud: "Such a large Blue Cave, if it houses a relic, wouldn’t the space at the bottom be even broader and vast?"

"Indeed."

Zhang Tianqun offered a faint smile, while the surrounding hidden array continued to be effective, concealing the existence of this Blue Cave.

Still, the outermost Vast Heaven Sword Array was continuously unleashing its power, ready to confront any attacking creatures or Demon Beasts at any moment.

It’s worth mentioning, the giant lake itself is a Spirit Lake, capable of supporting the operation of two arrays.

Having confirmed Lu Ping and Jiuhua True Monarch were aware of the Blue Cave, Zhang Tianqun didn’t waste further words on explanations.

He called out to everyone, taking the lead in flying towards the Blue Cave.

The Blue Cave, filled with lake water, was deep and cold.

All were Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, unafraid of the cold from underwater activities.

Zhang Tianqun actively cast a Magical Shield, enveloping everyone like being inside a large bubble, as they kept descending.

The diameter of the Blue Cave was enormous, large enough to encase a complete pavilion. Upon reaching the bottom, an ancient relic architecture was revealed, coming into view.

Seeing this, it required no introduction from Zhang Tianqun for everyone to guess that these buildings were indeed the Ancient Ruins.

Everything around was silent, no presence of fish or other creatures, the area seemed akin to a forbidden zone, with an unusually eerie atmosphere.

Not only here, the surrounding lake areas also had no signs of life.

At first, Lu Ping presumed the Dubhe Institute had cleared all living creatures, leaving not even a fish.

But he soon realized the environment here was unsuitable for life.

The lake water was charged with a disruptive energy, unsuitable for creatures, causing them to mutate over prolonged exposure.

Contrary to imagined scenes of diverse beings converging around such an Ancient Ruin, the silence here was pervasive, only the sound of water heard as they descended.

"Everyone, the relic lies below. A Restriction Array seals it tightly, creating an isolated space. We’ve tried many times to enter, but to no avail."

Zhang Tianqun stated.

As everyone glanced around, they noticed a transparent Restriction Array enveloping the entire relic.

Subsequently, after making eye contact with Xu Dezhi and Liu Taixuan, the Dubhe Institute’s president, Zhang Tianqun’s gaze fell upon Lu Ping.

"Lu Daoist, we rely on you to enter the relic and break open its Restriction Array from within."

Zhang Tianqun said, looking serious.

Lu Ping slightly nodded, and the next moment, saw Zhang Tianqun take out a Jade Scroll from a Storage Ring and hand it to him.

"This contains a magic for breaking a Restriction Array. You will use this to act. Learn this magic now; with your talent, mastering it shouldn’t be difficult."

Lu Ping took the Jade Scroll, and using Divine Sense, inspected its contents.

After a short while, his eyes gleamed with understanding.

"Great Five Elements Breaking Forbidden Technique."

The Jade Scroll recorded this magic specifically for breaking Restriction Arrays.

Based on its power and effects, Lu Ping suspected it to be incomplete, with Zhang Tianqun sharing only a fragment.

To use this magic and break the Restriction Array, a critical condition must be met.

It must be cast from within the Restriction Array to function properly; otherwise, it’s futile.

This reason explained why Zhang Tianqun, despite possessing this magic, relied on Lu Ping to execute it instead.

"With your talent, mastering this magic should take at most the time of burning an incense stick. Begin comprehending it now; we’ll wait here."

Zhang Tianqun said with a smile.