Chapter 1113 - 1213: Limited Quotas

Therefore, if other sects want to covet the Xiao Yao Sword, it might not be extremely easy, but it's not that difficult either. Even if they subsequently become enemies with Tai Chu Zhen Ren, as long as there's a chance to enhance their sect's power, they wouldn't easily give up. This is where minor sects are somewhat petty, which is inevitable, especially since major sects enjoy ample resources and have done so for a long time.

They simply cannot comprehend the struggles minor sects endure to compete for resources.

Thus, to achieve security without others harboring ill-intentions, lending the Xiao Yao Sword to the Fan Sect Leader is most fitting. But the Fan Sect Leader possesses the Daffodil Magical Treasure and may not necessarily use the Xiao Yao Sword, leaving Tai Chu Zhen Ren in a quandary about whom to entrust it to.

However, Tai Chu Zhen Ren has a group of companions who ventured out in his younger days, and perhaps he could seek their assistance to find someone who could wield it.

Yet they all have their own tasks, and if they are overburdened by using the Xiao Yao Sword,

it will delay their original missions.

This would put them in the same situation as Yuan Chu Zhen Ren, delaying their own missions. Of course, these matters will emerge after some time, as Tai Chu Zhen Ren has already sensed fluctuations of the Power of Rules.

With Tai Chu Zhen Ren's talent, exploring the Power of Rules through these fluctuations isn't overwhelmingly difficult.

Moreover, Tai Chu Zhen Ren isn't the one controlling the Chaos Treasure Lotus; it's Ye Tianfan who's in charge, while Tai Chu Zhen Ren merely stands by.

Thus, Tai Chu Zhen Ren has ample time to comprehend the elusive energy waves.

Next, the group discussed who would capture a wall creature.

After all, killing a wall creature compared to capturing one are two different matters. Killing would require relying on Tai Chu Zhen Ren, but catching a wall creature does not necessarily depend on Tai Chu Zhen Ren. In fact, Tai Chu Zhen Ren's effectiveness might not match others'.

Capturing a wall creature requires sealing power, and although Tai Chu Zhen Ren's power is formidable, he is somewhat lacking in sealing capabilities.

In terms of arrays, Tai Chu Zhen Ren is even surpassed by Zhen Chu Zhen Ren, and most seals are implemented using arrays, with few alternative methods. Hence, Tai Chu Zhen Ren's approach is indeed less effective than Zhen Chu Zhen Ren's.

Other sects and some loose cultivators also have those who specialize in array training. Hence, there are many potential candidates for this task, but safety is paramount. No one knows whether these wall creatures are solitary since they encountered a group of wall creatures last time.

Except for the original three-headed rhino wall creature, the others are communal, and perhaps that three-headed rhino wall creature serves as a scout, exploring ahead for the communal wall creatures.

Faced with this decision, everyone is somewhat perplexed, unsure of how to proceed. The slightest mishap could be fatal, and array-trained individuals are especially rare—each is a talent, especially while still outside the wall.

These array practitioners are needed to utilize their array knowledge to set up arrays, preventing external demonic qi and evil qi energies from invading.

Thus, Tai Chu Zhen Ren and his group must capture a wall creature alive without casualties.

Everyone desires to partake, knowing the grand credit this brings, greatly influencing future territory allocation, as it marks a crucial step in researching wall creatures.

Yet few are eligible to participate, given the scarcity of array practitioners, and even fewer possess both array training and formidable strength. Only a handful meet the criteria.

They cannot send everyone, after all, as their current arrays require constant reinforcement. If they dispatch them all, leaving behind less trained individuals to reinforce the arrays could backfire.

Sending deeply trained individuals necessitates ensuring their safety. One person isn't enough; at least two or three are needed to guarantee safely capturing a wall creature.

With two or three together, they can safely return despite encountering multiple wall creatures, avoiding loss of life.

Ultimately, they settled on Zhen Chu Zhen Ren, a Fan Sect Elder, and four elders from other sects.

Loose cultivators were deemed unsuitable due to their lack of systematic training, relying merely on their exploration, rendering them unsuitable for capturing wall creatures.

Their approach suits wall-inhabiting creatures and demon beasts more than wall creatures acting on instinct without awareness—rendering it ineffective.

These wall-inhabiting loose cultivators often incorporate illusion techniques into their arrays, causing demon beasts to cease struggling before sealing them.

This method, though convenient, has limitations, effective only against conscious beings. If a demon beast or human enters a primal state, these arrays lose effectiveness.

They cannot draw those in a primal state—acting on instinct—into the array's center, leaving them free to depart.

Then, they might attack from elsewhere, but some loose cultivators boast formidable arrays and power. What they lack is cooperation.

Major sects impart systematic training for effective coordination, even among different sects, while loose cultivators haven't learned to consistently synchronize with others.

A mistake by one loose cultivator could undermine the array jointly released by others.

Therefore, to avoid risks, they chose not to involve loose cultivators, opting instead for sect members with systematic training, despite dissatisfaction among loose cultivators. They acknowledge the mission's importance; a mistake would be a burden beyond their ability to bear, curbing their unrest.

This time, Ye Tianfan's assistance isn't required, as they're heading beyond the wall, outside the array, needing no aid.