Chapter 303: Chapter 304: Cannot Lose

“If I don’t clarify what I saw earlier today,” Yuan Xiang believed that his true form might not be able to resist coming back here to capture Lin Qian and demand an explanation.

Previously, under Lin Qian’s guidance, Yuan Xiang flew towards the city ahead. When he faintly saw the outline of the city, he had already slowed down and concealed his presence.

After getting closer to the city, Yuan Xiang didn’t notice anything else and thought he might have been played by Lin Qian.

However, just as Yuan Xiang was about to return and confront Lin Qian, something strange happened.

At night, the Array enveloping the city also cast a light, illuminating the night scenery softly everywhere.

Generally, many forces would let their Arrays emit light at night to assist with illumination, and the effect was quite remarkable.

But what surprised Yuan Xiang greatly was that on the city wall’s Array barrier, the twinkling light revealed a smiling face of Lin Qian.

And it seemed that this smiling face had noticed Yuan Xiang staring blankly over here and even made a face at him.

But this face was fleeting and disappeared in an instant.

Yuan Xiang looked up at the Swift Hidden Clan and the Invisible Clan on the city wall and found that they had not noticed anything here, but instead were talking very animatedly.

Combining Lin Qian’s previous eerie demeanor and words, Yuan Xiang was very certain that something had happened to the city’s Array.

The most likely possibility was that Lin Qian had tampered with the city’s Array. As for what he did and how he managed to make these alterations without the Swift Hidden Clan and the Invisible Clan inside the city noticing, Yuan Xiang was utterly confused.

The reason for Lin Qian’s confidence was probably due to this unusual change in the Array.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Yuan Xiang quickly flew back, eager to learn the truth from Lin Qian.

“Quite simple, my subordinate has invented something very interesting that can erode our own Array’s power into the opponent’s Array, thereby turning the opponent’s Array into half ours,” Lin Qian explained with a smile upon seeing Yuan Xiang’s eager eyes.

“Half the Array becomes yours?” Yuan Xiang still didn’t quite understand upon hearing Lin Qian’s words.

Seeing Yuan Xiang’s question, a proud expression appeared on Lin Qian’s face: “This is a method of breaking through Arrays that the Prime Minister discovered, similar to an electronic virus. Well, you wouldn’t understand what an electronic virus is, so I won’t elaborate further.”

“But what you should know is that the city’s Array has been eroded. Although it still has defensive capabilities, the people in the city can no longer control the Array.”

“Moreover, I can also observe them through their Array to determine how many people they have and what their strength is. Also, I can slightly control the Array, like controlling the emitted light of the Array, which is nothing noteworthy.”

“I had estimated when you would arrive at the city and controlled the Array’s glossiness to display my face. Isn’t it interesting, hehe.”

Yuan Xiang didn’t bother to understand what an electronic virus was; what Lin Qian said next was what caught his attention.

Yuan Xiang thought about something and asked again for confirmation: “Earlier you said that the Array only has defensive effects now and can’t do anything else, even the people in the city can’t come out?”

“The life-related functions of these Array designs still maintained efficiency,” Lin Qian stated, a proud smile creeping across his face. “However, their other functionalities against enemies have completely paralyzed.”

Yuan Xiang was shocked into speechlessness by Lin Qian’s words. Despite his vast experience and knowledge, he had never heard of such a method to break an Array.

To break an Array, one either used pure brute force to smash through it or an Array Master would use the way of the Array to analyze and destroy its pivotal points or counter it with another Array.

However, Lin Qian’s approach of corroding the enemy’s Array, turning half of it to their advantage, was truly unheard of.

Especially, as Lin Qian mentioned, the defensive function of the Array was the most terrifying aspect.

A defense Array not only gathered Soul Power to form barriers that thwart enemy attacks but certainly also assisted in other ways.

For instance, it could enhance the strength of the defense, maintain the output of Soul Power of the barrier, and absorb nature’s spiritual energy for operational consumption.

The reason some defense Arrays are famously formidable is due to the strong assistive effects beyond mere defense, which greatly strengthens the Array’s defensive capabilities.

But according to Lin Qian, after the Arrays were corroded, the assistive effects totally collapsed–rendering the so-called defensive Array akin to just a tortoise shell.

After all, some defense Arrays could retaliate when attacked.

Now that Lin Qian had corroded the Array, it could only passively endure attacks. This would significantly reduce the loss of the Array during the upcoming battles and sieges.

It was at this moment Yuan Xiang understood why Lin Qian had dispatched those remarkably swift soldiers: not only to confirm the locations of the cities but also tasked them with the mission to corrupt the Arrays therein.

And hearing how specific Soul Devices needed to be placed at each corner of the city walls for effective results, Yuan Xiang could not help but admire the strategy.

He could become intangible and invisible at will, undetectable as he approached the cities.

But these swift soldiers, without his abilities, still managed to approach and accomplish their tasks without the enemies’ notice.

“I really am curious to see if you can outwit the Swift Hidden Clan and the Invisible Clan.” After a moment of silence, Yuan Xiang suddenly spoke, gazing at Lin Qian. “Should you control this Small World, it would be a great fortune for the Human Clan of the Soul Martial Continent.”

“Senior, don’t joke,” Lin Qian laughed, shaking his head repeatedly at Yuan Xiang’s words.

Seeing Lin Qian’s expression, Yuan Xiang found it odd, “Why does it sound like I’m joking? Weren’t you brimming with confidence before, and now you seem to lack it?”

“Senior, that’s not what I meant.” Realizing Yuan Xiang misunderstood him, Lin Qian explained with a smile. “This war is not about whether we can win, but about definitely winning. Whether or not this Small World will be under my control is not a question of if, but merely a matter of when.”

With those words, Lin Qian turned around to gaze into the distance, his eyes deep as if he could see those five hundred foreign race cities.

“Huaxia Empire has never lost, not even once.”

“I can afford to lose, but the Huaxia Empire absolutely cannot, not even once.”

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