Jared returned to the Dead Sea. He knew that for his revenge on Skylar and the others, the Dead Sea would offer the best advantage. If he faced Skylar and the dozen or so Demonic Cultivators on land, his odds were slim.
Even though those Demonic Cultivators could enter the Dead Sea with Skylar’s protective fire shield, Jared knew that once he disrupted their shield, the Dead Sea would strip them to bare bones in moments.
Hovering above the Dead Sea, Jared surveyed the area before diving into the depths. He knew Skylar and his followers would likely return to the mainland by this route.
Strolling along the seabed, Jared observed the terrain before pressing his hands into the seabed’s muddy floor, sensing the underground aura and nodding with satisfaction.
The closer he was to the fire of the Earth’s core, the more harm the seawater would inflict on those Demonic Cultivators while leaving Jared untouched.
The area was flat, surrounded by towering peaks that formed a natural valley beneath the sea. If not for the presence of seawater, it was completely reminiscent of a valley landscape!
Some peaks even pierced the surface to create small islands, where Skylar and his group might stop to rest on their journey back.
Continuous air travel drained spiritual energy significantly, especially after a recent battle, so long-distance flying would be too taxing for them.
Once Jared had chosen his spot, he began inscribing array runes at the base of the peaks.
The mountainous seabed stretched for dozens of miles, and Jared planned to connect the array runes at each peak’s base into a massive array.
Arcane arrays of this size were typically used to protect sects or towns, requiring several array masters and taking weeks to complete.
Now, Jared was working alone, with limited time, and was uncertain if he could finish the array before Skylar and his crew arrived.
Jared was tight on time. Even with his fusion of divine and demonic markings, making his array craft better than ordinary people, the sheer scale of this task posed an extreme challenge.
To maximize every second, Jared poured his energy into inscribing the array runes, occasionally popping a pill to replenish his spiritual energy.
“Kid, are you setting up a Demon Annihilation Formation? At first, I couldn’t tell, but now it’s obvious,” said the Vermilion Demon Lord.
Jared looked surprised. “I didn’t expect you to know formations!”
Though the Vermilion Demon Lord was incredibly powerful, he wasn’t an array master and didn’t know much about formations.
“Of course, brat. I was trapped in this array once myself, so I recognized it. Though this Demon Annihilation Formation is effective against true demons, those guys are mere Demonic Cultivators, not actual demons. So, the formation’s impact will be much weaker against them. Besides, to deal with those amateurs, setting up such a massive formation is overkill. Just give me control of your physical body for a bit, and I’ll wipe out those brats myself,” the Vermilion Demon Lord suggested casually.
Jared rolled his eyes. “Forget it. If I eliminate those Demonic Cultivators myself, I’ll leave unscathed. But if I hand my body over to you, I might end up as nothing but a wisp of a soul.”
As he bantered with the Vermilion Demon Lord, Jared’s hands continued their work, inscribing array runes with relentless focus.
