The construction and deduction of Void Spirit Runes did not cease in the midst of cultivation.

The Talent Tree after its second metamorphosis seemed to possess a peculiar power, allowing Lu Ye to spark numerous incredible inspirations and wild ideas when constructing spirit runes on the leaves of the Talent Tree, thus enabling deduction.

This was not entirely the ability of the Talent Tree; it merely played a guiding role. The true efficacy during the deduction process came from Lu Ye's own foundation in the Path of Spirit Runes. The two complemented each other, making it possible to improve an existing spirit rune.

Time flew by, and a month passed in a blur after Yang Qing left the Nine Provinces without a trace.

During this period, all Constellation Realm cultivators waited in Haotian City. Lu Ye also did not leave, residing in his small courtyard.

On this day, as he was cultivating, Number Nine's voice abruptly sounded in his ear: "He's back!"

Lu Ye was just about to ask who had returned when Number Nine fell silent, and a tremendous oppressive force descended from the sky.

He instantly understood that Yueh Xin had returned.

This was undoubtedly the scenario that Nine Provinces cultivators least wished to see. Two powerful figures left the Nine Provinces in succession, Yang Qing was now lost, yet Yueh Xin returned first.

This meant that the Nine Provinces cultivators had to deal with him first, not knowing how long this would last!

Yueh Xin's return was without any concealment. In such a domain, he had no need to hide himself.

All over Haotian City, figures converged towards the place where he manifested, Lu Ye among them. In no time, hundreds had gathered.

Among those present, besides over a hundred Constellation Realm cultivators, the rest were Divine Sea Realm cultivators who hurried there upon hearing the news.

It was the first time Lu Ye saw Yueh Xin, who appeared as youthful as Yang Qing. If compared, Yueh Xin might seem a few years older facially, but not by much, provoking Lu Ye's suspicion that perhaps when cultivators reach a certain level, they all rejuvenate? Otherwise, how could the faces of these two powerful beings look so youthful?

However, comparatively, Yueh Xin's aura was undoubtedly more violent. Yang Qing, when facing Nine Provinces cultivators, never showcased his formidable presence, always maintaining a peaceful demeanor.

Yueh Xin swept his gaze over them, letting out a light snort, his eyes revealing an undeniable contempt. He naturally saw the discontent of these Nine Provinces cultivators, but in the cultivation world, the strong have always been revered. Especially in stellar space, higher cultivation and realm bring absolute authority and initiative. What did discontent matter? Last time, he had merely displayed a bit of his formidable strength, injuring a group of Constellation Realm cultivators. If anyone dared to step out now, he wouldn't mind killing a few as a warning to others.

What disappointed him, however, was the silence of the hundreds of Nine Provinces cultivators; they stood quietly, seemingly awaiting his instructions.

This made him feel somewhat bored as he turned his gaze to Jian Guhong: "What's your name?"

The reason his attention fell on Jian Guhong was due to his detection during the last confrontation that this person's strength was the most powerful among the Nine Provinces cultivators.

What he intended to do next required a leader from the Nine Provinces side, and naturally, he chose the strongest.

Jian Guhong hesitated briefly, then stepped forward, clasped his fist, and said, "Mount Tian, Jian Guhong!"

Yueh Xin flicked a jade slip over: "I have an array diagram here. Regardless of what method you use, set up this formation within three months. If it's overdue, I will kill one of you for each day exceeded, and ten if it exceeds ten days, until you complete the array setup thoroughly."

Jian Guhong received the jade slip, glanced through it with his Mental Consciousness, and indeed saw an extremely complex array diagram.

However, he was not proficient in the Array Path, so he couldn't immediately discern the purpose of the formation and asked: "May I ask, Senior, this formation..."

"No need to ask more, just do it. In three months, I will return to inspect," he coldly left a remark before soaring into the sky, turning into a stream of light and disappearing up into the Nine Heavens.

For someone of his strength, there was little interest in staying within a domain like the Nine Provinces. As his injury wasn't healed, staying in the Nine Provinces did him no good. To heal, he needed to enter stellar space.

But this was a piece of good news for the Nine Provinces because, without facing this man's terror directly, they faced fewer troubles and crises.

Some even secretly hoped that this guy would encounter Yang Qing in the stellar space and be finished by him.

Such an event could indeed happen; though stellar space is boundless, if they both had a common destination, meeting would be easy.

Of course, if he did encounter Yang Qing, who would end up finishing whom was still unknown.

Yueh Xin returned and quickly left, leaving behind an array diagram.

The group's gaze turned to Jian Guhong. Someone asked, "Fellow Daoist Jian, what kind of array diagram did he leave behind?"

Jian Guhong shook his head: "I'm not sure; have a look yourselves."

With these words, he infused his spirit force into the jade slip, activating the array diagram imprinted within and projecting it into everyone's sight.

The group focused their gaze, and immediately, their brows furrowed, feeling dizzy and overwhelmed.

Merely because the array diagram was overly vast and complex, with various big arrays nested within smaller ones, and even smaller formations within those, like such a complex array diagram far exceeded the existing formation system of the Nine Provinces.

Just understanding it would take quite a bit of time, let alone setting it up.

However, it's undeniable that such an array diagram is definitely a coveted treasure for those array cultivators. If they can comprehend the mechanism of this array diagram, it will surely enhance their array path proficiency significantly.

Among the several hundred people, many are proficient in formations. The array cultivators are a given, but those ghost cultivators also possess great knowledge of formations.

Wuchang scratched his head and asked, "What's this thing? What's its purpose?"

Jian Guhong chuckled, "Within the Nine Provinces, your array path proficiency may not be the highest, but it's certainly top-notch. If even you can't understand it, whom can you ask?"

Lu Ye was also observing, and he immediately noticed that the array diagram contained many Void Spirit Runes. Yet, spotting the spirit runes is one thing, understanding the purpose of the formation is another.

Besides the Void Spirit Runes, he also saw some familiar spirit runes, but they all had slight differences from the ones he knew.

This is normal.

The same spirit runes can have many different construction methods. Yueh Xin comes from some unknown part of stellar space, and the spirit runes he knows may not align with the Nine Provinces' system, naturally leading to some differences.

But despite the differences, the effects should be the same; it's merely a difference in construction method.

"What do you think? This guy ran out with injuries for over a month and suddenly returns to have us set up such a big array. What's he up to?" Someone expressed confusion, as Yueh Xin's actions are indeed perplexing.

Bold speculation arose: "Might this array diagram be related to his healing? Could he be planning to devour the essence of the Nine Provinces to restore himself?"

Upon this suggestion, everyone was taken aback. This hypothesis, though a bit far-fetched, is not entirely impossible.

The essence of the world can be mutually devoured, so there's no reason cultivators can't devour the world's essence.

For a moment, everyone fell silent. If that's truly the case, should this big array be set up?

If they don't set it up, Yueh Xin will undoubtedly start killing in three months, and by then, there won't be enough people in the Nine Provinces for him to kill.

But setting it up would mean the future loss of the Nine Provinces' essence, and this group of people would inevitably go down in history as criminals!

Wuchang also chimed in, "This big array does have a hint of devouring in it, perhaps he truly intends to do just that."

The array diagram does contain traces of devour spirit runes, and Lu Ye also noticed this. However, what puzzled him was, if it's truly to devour the Nine Provinces' essence, then how do the Void and other spirit runes in the array diagram fit in?

Not to mention all the various spirit runes, the primary function of the Void Spirit Runes is teleportation. What's teleportation's relation to devouring the Nine Provinces' essence?

The crowd couldn't help but worry, "What do we do now?"

No one knew what to do. Before the function of this big array is determined, it's indeed not good to set it up rashly. But their fists can't compare to others, and they can't rebel, which is worrying.

Everyone turned their gaze towards Feng Wujiang.

Although Senior Brother Wujiang hasn't yet ascended to the Constellation Realm and his strength level has fallen behind many, the numerous constellations present have long been accustomed to taking orders from him over the years.

Feng Wujiang pondered briefly, "Let's set it up then. We can't resist anyway, and hasn't he given a three-month deadline? Before the deadline, find a way to understand the function of the array diagram and make a final decision then. Setting up a formation is difficult, but destroying it is very easy. Senior Yang Qing also advised before departing for us to feign cooperation. Maybe before the deadline, Senior Yang Qing resolves him, and the situation isn't as bad."

This is also the only option that the Nine Provinces have at this stage.

The crowd had no objections. Immediately, those with array path cultivation copied the array diagram for thorough research, while messages were being sent out to all parties simultaneously.

Such a complex and large array diagram isn't easy to set up. At this stage, it requires the joint efforts of the entire Nine Provinces.

All cultivators proficient in the array path were gathered, and a vast amount of materials was requisitioned.

For a time, the entire Nine Provinces were mobilized.

Since they were going to set up a formation, they needed to choose a location for it.

This big array will cover quite a considerable area. If the area is too small, it simply can't be set up, so a wide and flat expanse is required.

After some deliberation, they chose Liyuan as the location, the broad plain behind the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge defense line in Bingzhou.

The choice was considered carefully. Before understanding this formation's specific function, it's really not suitable to set it up in inhabited areas.

Liyuan is vast, sparsely populated, and flat, making it very suitable for setting up a formation.

Lu Ye and other array cultivators and ghost cultivators started analyzing the array diagram. To set up a formation, a setup plan must be determined. This isn't something that can be completed by one person; it requires layered, staged cooperation. You set up one area, I set up another area, only then is there a possibility of fully setting up this array diagram within three months.