Chapter 2138

The locust trees served to create illusions. If anyone accidentally entered this area, the trees would activate. They would target the weakest part of a person’s heart and create a terrifying illusion to scare them away.

The pine trees acted as guards, providing protection.

"Not just the banyan, locust, and pine trees. The other saplings mentioned in my formation also have specific quantities. Not one more, not one less. The size is fixed too. When planting, the depth of the tree holes is strictly defined—not too deep, not too shallow. So, you must pay close attention."

Zhu Yanyi sighed deeply here. "Actually, this is unavoidable. It is my first time setting up such a large formation. If I did it alone, even with all materials ready, it would take me at least twenty days to finish. But since we are working separately, although it increases the difficulty of coordination, as long as we follow the requirements in my drawings, there is no need to worry. It will save half the time."

"Little Junior Sister, don’t worry. You gave us such complete drawings. If we still couldn’t complete the task perfectly, we would be truly useless," Yi Yunfei answered immediately.

Yu Qingyun smiled. "Among the four of us, I know the least about formations. But since Little Junior Sister gave such detailed drawings, I can understand them. It’s so clear that even a fool who knows a few words could understand. So, rest assured, we will do our part well."

Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. "I estimated ten days, but to be careful, we can extend the time. The most important thing is care. Once the materials arrive, we start immediately.

Also, there are fewer people here now. Although Yan Zuo is still training people, only thirty remain. So, the five helpers assigned to us mean each of us has at most six helpers. Therefore, in daily work, everyone must be careful, serious, and thorough in supervision."

"Okay," Sikong Xuran and the others said in unison.

As Yan Aohan had said, a week later, he punctually delivered everything on Zhu Yanyi’s formation list. Each item met her requirements, with almost no deviation in size.

"The seven-meter stone stele you requested will arrive in three more days," Yan Aohan said, handing the delivered items to Zhu Yanyi for distribution. He also informed her that one item was still missing.

"That’s fine. That item is used when connecting all formations at the end. By the way, what about those chains?" Zhu Yanyi asked.

"The chains will arrive tomorrow," Yan Aohan replied.

Zhu Yanyi made an OK gesture to acknowledge receipt. Then, she began sorting the items according to the different needs of the east, south, west, north, and center directions. She also asked Sikong Xuran and the others to count their required items clearly.

This task could not be done by others; they had to count it themselves. Sometimes, for the same type of tree, the east side only needed a one-meter sapling, while the west side required a three-meter mature tree. So, they had to count their own items, check them, and ensure everything was correct.

Just this counting took them a whole day. Then, each led the helpers sent by Yan Zuo to do their respective tasks.

Yan Aohan did not understand formations. His only role was to urge the delivery of remaining items and help with cooking and logistics.

The barrier area was too large. They had no time to communicate with each other. The only thing they could do was work day and night.

However, considering Yu Qingyun’s health and the fact that the other helpers were mortals, no matter how strong they were, they could not work without rest. So, they worked only twelve to sixteen hours a day, resting the rest of the time.

It took them twelve full days to complete their respective parts.

Then, Zhu Yanyi had people erect the seven-meter stone stele. No one knew what technique she used, but the stele was set up very firmly, as if it would never fall.

With the basic tasks done, Zhu Yanyi began to connect the five independent parts. While connecting, she also checked the actual condition of each part. This was very labor-intensive.

Unfortunately, the others could not help. They could only watch silently as Zhu Yanyi connected and activated the formation until the final step.

Zhu Yanyi smiled, looking at the east, south, west, north, and center directions. She then asked Sikong Xuran, Yi Yunfei, Ouyang Tianyun, Yu Qingyun, and Yan Aohan each to provide a drop of blood. Only then did she truly connect and activate the formation.

"Originally, the last drop of blood should have been mine. But the four sides were done by Senior Brothers, all male. According to the formation, this belongs to Yang energy. So, the center also needs different Yang energy to guard it.

Besides, this is Aohan’s place. Using Aohan’s blood is actually the best," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

"Also," Zhu Yanyi continued, "Aohan’s blood has the aura of a god. With this aura, the power of this formation will increase countless times.

Once this formation is activated, let alone the barrier still being here, even if the barrier disappeared now, as long as this formation runs, the effect will be excellent. It is better than the barrier.

Not only will outside satellites fail to detect this place, but even if people come here, they will not discover the true situation. The concealment formation not only hides everything but also turns the environment here into an independent interface."

Zhu Yanyi sighed. "So, the full name of this concealment formation is the Reflective Concealment Formation. The environment in everyone’s eyes is not the real environment, yet it is not an illusion."

After listening, Yan Aohan said, "Ani, you decide where we should drop our blood."

The power of a god’s blood is very strong. Usually, one would not casually drop blood anywhere, even a drop of ordinary blood. But now, Yan Aohan did not mind. Mainly because after Zhu Yanyi explained, he felt that his drop of blood could protect countless souls here. This was a very good effect, and this was exactly what he wanted.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. Then, she took out the formation map and determined the positions for the five people to drop their blood. "Dropping blood also requires specific times. The east is at Zi hour, the south at Yin hour, the west at Wu hour, the north at You hour, and the center at Chen hour."