A Man Like None Other

“Master Hammerhead, you don’t need to pay for some array master to seal it. I am an array master myself, and my skills are even more formidable than the average ones in the Ethereal Realm,” Jared quickly said.

“You know array craft?” Hammerhead looked at Jared, seemingly in disbelief!

“Of course.” Jared replied, his voice steady. With a swift motion, his fingers danced through the air, weaving intricate hand seals. Then, he traced several elaborate array runes in the thin air, each one glowing faintly as they took shape.

Buzz!

A resonating hum filled the air as a brilliant flame array took form, surrounding the entire hall in a protective glow.

“Master Hammerhead, I’ve set up a defensive arcane array around the grand hall,” Jared explained calmly. “If anyone attempts to attack, the array will activate.”

The crowd was left in awe, their excitement palpable. They marveled at Jared’s skill in array crafting.

then, Mr. Chance, please follow me!” Hammerhead led Jared

crowd drew closer to it, an eerie aura began to pervade the

lake possessed by an evil spirit? Jared’s brow slightly

a palpable evil aura. It was clear

the lake’s surface. Through the radiance, he was struck by the sight of the water itself-it was black, an unnatural,

moment before his eyes narrowed. He realized that the arcane array meant to seal the lake

it would have taken only a few more days for the seal on the lake to collapse. Without a moment’s

energy slowly dissipating. Golden light, brilliant and pure,

Divine Smithing Sect watched in awe as Jared effortlessly set up such a powerful and intricate array. Their admiration for him soared, and

to check out what’s happening in the sword-cleansing lake, and while I’m at it, I’ll try to find the Sworder. If I don’t emerge from the lake in the next three days, seal this place off and don’t let anyone come near,” said

Chance, that’s too risky!” Hammerhead