The wealth flowing into the Seven Stars Sect daily had reached an astonishing level.
Under such conditions, the disciples of the Seven Stars Sect no longer needed to worry about resources for their cultivation. They had ample access to various techniques and Spirit Stones.
As for the die-hard loyalists and remnants of the Galactic Dynasty’s royal family, they were being eradicated by forces led by the Solitary Sun Sword Sect, unable to cause any significant trouble.
The powerful forces neighboring the Galactic Dynasty, such as the Starlight Dynasty and Snow Realm Sword Sect, had no choice but to acknowledge the rapid rise of the Seven Stars Sect after learning that its leader had single-handedly slain four Spirit God realm experts.
Time flew by, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Leo, dressed in white, emerged from the back mountain.
After a month of training and research, his skills in Pill Path and Array Path had advanced significantly, and his cultivation had also improved.
In the main hall of the Seven Stars Sect, after hearing reports from Alondra and others, Leo’s eyes were filled with satisfaction.
The Seven Stars Sect had been established for just over a month, yet it already governed over a hundred dynasties. With the substantial financial backing from Starfall Shop, it was only a matter of time before the Seven Stars Sect became a dominant force like the Frostwhisper Clan of Starfall Realm, or even stronger!
After listening to the reports, Leo stepped out and appeared above the Seven Stars Sect.
Looking at the disciples below, who had already reached a higher level of cultivation, Leo couldn’t help but smile.
It was time to set off to find Sophia.
But before departing, there was one more thing to do.
With a thought, Leo summoned nine hundred and ninety-nine Spirit Scrolls from his Storage Sack.
Each Spirit Scroll bore sixth-grade array patterns inscribed by Leo, and nine of the largest scrolls were imprinted with his blood essence.
The nine hundred and ninety-nine Spirit Scrolls glowed as Leo embedded them into different positions within the sect’s grounds.
Leo’s hands moved swiftly, sending out spiritual seals from his fingertips.
As these seals, shimmering with a faint nine-colored light, flew out, Leo focused his mind, causing array patterns to materialize in the air and align with the seals.
In Seven Stars Plaza, Violet, Holden, Alondra, and other disciples watched this scene with bright eyes.
“A Sixth-Grade Formation! The sect master has reached the level of a Sixth-Grade Formation Master!” Holden exclaimed with excitement and awe.
Only a Sixth-Grade Formation Master could merge their Spirit Core power with the world’s array patterns to create spiritual seals and set up a Sixth-Grade Formation.
Thousands of spiritual seals flew like nine-colored butterflies into the ground and merged into the void.
Leo closed his eyes slightly. Guided by his powerful divine sense, strands of spiritual energy appeared between heaven and earth, connecting with each other.
Tens of thousands of strands of spiritual energy intertwined in the void, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
“Guardian Array, formation complete!” Leo declared solemnly as he changed the seal at his fingertips.
A massive array diagram of light appeared across the entire Seven Stars Sect.
Then, a huge transparent light barrier rose up like an inverted bowl, enveloping the entire sect.
Looking at the massive array diagram and transparent light barrier beneath their feet, excitement shone in the eyes of the Seven Stars Sect disciples.
Although they were not formation masters, they could sense that this Guardian Array was extraordinary.
As the array diagram slowly rotated, strands of spiritual energy gathered from both sky and earth, making the light barrier appear exceptionally profound.
With the formation complete, Leo wore a satisfied expression.
The underground spiritual vein in Starstream Hollow was perfect for setting up this array.
The Guardian Array could absorb energy from both the underground spiritual vein and ambient spiritual energy to maintain its operation.
As long as the spiritual vein beneath Starstream Hollow remained intact and Spirit Stone supplies were sufficient, breaking through the Guardian Array would be extremely difficult.
Given the current financial resources of the Seven Stars Sect, Spirit Stones were more than adequate. Leo was confident that even Spirit God realm experts at stages five or six would need more than half a month to breach the Guardian Array.
Of course, if top-tier experts at stages eight or nine attacked, that would be another matter entirely.
Top-tier experts at stages eight or nine were rare throughout the Southern Marches Realm.
With the Guardian Array in place, Leo felt much more at ease about traveling to Starfall Realm.
Having set up a defensive formation, it was only fitting to add an offensive one as well.
Leo exhaled softly, calmed his mind, and with a wave of his sleeve, revealed nine Dragonstone Carvings.
Each Dragonstone Carving glowed with one of nine colors-gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, ice, and darkness-and bore complex sixth-grade array patterns.
These nine Dragonstone Carvings served as the foundation for setting up an array. Leo had spent an entire day and night carving them from spiritual jade.
With a wave of his right hand, Leo sent the nine Dragonstone Carvings shooting towards nine locations within the Seven Stars Sect. Upon nearing the ground, they disappeared into it as their array patterns flashed.
Leo’s hands moved once more, sending out spiritual seals from his fingertips.
These seals merged with the nine-element array patterns that appeared in mid-air.
As the seals sank into the ground and void again, strands of spiritual energy reappeared and intertwined with each other. A sense of fierce determination filled the air.
“Nine-Dragon Stranglehold formation complete! Dragons appear!” Leo called out firmly.
A clear dragon’s roar echoed through heaven and earth.
Above the Seven Stars Sect, nine colossal dragons each spanning a thousand feet emerged from rifts in space.
Each dragon radiated one of nine hues as they coiled above the sect, exuding an intense aura of ferocity.
“What formidable power!” Holden marveled at the sight of these dragons.
Each dragon emanated terrifying might that made one’s heart tremble.
With both defensive and offensive formations established, the sect’s safety was now truly assured.
Standing proudly in mid-air, Leo’s lips curled into a satisfied smile.
“Disperse!” Leo commanded as he withdrew his hand seal.
The glow from all formations vanished without a trace as if nothing had happened; everything returned to normal within Seven Stars Sect once more.
At this moment fine beads of sweat appeared on Leo’s forehead due to exertion but he took it all in stride knowing what he accomplished today would safeguard everyone here while allowing him peace-of-mind when heading towards Starfall Realm soon enough…
In an instant he stepped forward arriving before Seven Stars Hall where Violet Holden Alondra awaited him eagerly…
“Leo!”
“Sect Master.”
Violet Holden Alondra greeted him warmly as they approached…
“Let’s talk inside,” Leo gestured invitingly…
Inside Seven Stars Hall, Leo waved his right hand, revealing two jade pendants…
One pendant shaped like green jade mountain stone, while other resembled white jade dragon sculpture, both emanating strong array fluctuations…
Turning towards Violet Holden, he explained, “These two pendants are control stones for Guardian Array and Nine-Dragon Stranglehold respectively; simply infuse them with your blood essence and you’ll be able to control both formations.”
“Violet Holden, I entrust these control stones to you… With these formations in place, unless faced by Spirit God realm experts above stage seven, our Seven Stars Sect can defend itself.”