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.

follow me!” Hammerhead led Jared

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

sword-cleansing lake possessed by an evil spirit?

not emanate any malevolent energy. However, now, as he approached the sword-cleansing lake, he could sense a palpable evil

closer, Jared’s attention was drawn to a faint white glow that seemed to shield the lake’s surface. Through the radiance, he was struck by the sight of the water itself-it was black, an unnatural, ominous shade. The water churned violently, with wave after wave of dark energy crashing

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

on the lake to collapse. Without a moment’s hesitation, he

settle, their chaotic energy slowly dissipating. Golden light, brilliant and pure, began to

such a powerful and intricate array. Their

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

that’s too risky!” Hammerhead