"Yes, Vice Hall Master Yao, how could he possibly set up an array formation?"
"Right, and it's the Gathering Yuan Formation, which is no ordinary formation!"
"I don't believe it at all. Array Masters need at least a decade of study just to get started, especially for the Gathering Yuan Formation, which requires at least twenty years of research. It's simply impossible."
"Vice Hall Master Yao, how can you believe such nonsense?"
Upon hearing Protector Yu speak, many others also chimed in agreement.
However, they were simply incredulous about Su Chen having such skills and had no other intentions!
After all, this sort of thing was completely beyond their comprehension!
Wei Hua and Yao Zhe understood why everyone was saying this; it was, indeed, hard to believe.
Even the people who had just spoken were skeptical, and so were they!
The only one with significant confidence in Su Chen was likely Yan Xi; she believed that Su Chen definitely could do it!
Although Wei Hua wasn't entirely convinced, it seemed somewhat inappropriate for the members of the Hidden Dragon Hall to speak like that in front of Su Chen, who was their guest.
Just as he was about to say something, Su Chen glanced at the crowd coldly and then said:
"You all are just whining. What if I set up the array? What would you say then?"
The crowd was somewhat angered when they heard this. Who is he calling whiny?
This kid was giving them no face!
"You think you can set up an array formation?"
"If you set it up, I'll take your surname!"
"I don't need an unworthy descendant like you!"
Su Chen retorted disdainfully, looking quite dismissive.
Han Cheng got furious immediately upon hearing this.
Yu Xiangdong's face turned as black as charcoal at the side. If Han Cheng was considered an unworthy descendant, what about him?
At this moment, Wei Hua shouted angrily, sweeping his cold gaze over everyone. No one dared to make a sound!
"Mr. Su is my invited guest, so show some respect!"
Wei Hua said with a cold snort, then turned to Su Chen and said:
"Sorry about that, Mr. Su. Please continue."
Su Chen just smiled indifferently and then continued to observe the surroundings.
About an hour later, Su Chen said to Wei Hua:
"Alright, I've seen enough. Let's begin."
"Okay, just tell me what you need me to do."
Wei Hua responded quickly.
"No need, you can't really help anyway."
Su Chen waved his hand dismissively.
Hearing this, Wei Hua gave a somewhat embarrassed smile. Although it felt a bit humiliating, he didn't take it to heart too much.
Besides, Su Chen was right; he indeed couldn't be of much help!
"Can we observe and learn from the process?"
Wei Hua asked respectfully, like an eager student devoid of any Vice Hall Master authority.
Su Chen didn't mind and replied indifferently.
Then, Su Chen started setting up the array with the Hidden Dragon Hall's headquarters as the center.
The members of the Hidden Dragon Hall followed him, some out of curiosity and others hoping to see him fail.
Especially Yu Xiangdong and his apprentice, no, more accurately, his son, who were eager to see Su Chen make a fool of himself!
Su Chen had no interest in their thoughts. Sometimes he would dig a spot to transplant a tree, and other times he would place a boulder by the river, embedding half of it into the ground.
In short, he was busy for half a day, and the members of the Hidden Dragon Hall watched for half a day but still couldn't make sense of it, feeling completely bewildered!
Even Wei Hua and Yao Zhe were no exception!
"I think you're just putting on a show. The Yuan Qi hasn't changed at all!"
"Everyone should leave; there's no need to watch him mess around and waste time!"
Most others had a similar thought; after all, despite his efforts, the Yuan Qi in the surroundings hadn't changed at all!
"Foolish people, perpetually foolish!"
Su Chen shook his head and glanced at him with disdain.
"Who are you calling foolish!"
Han Cheng was instantly enraged.
"Foolish yet unaware, truly hopeless!"
Su Chen said dismissively, too lazy to argue with them.
"You're asking for death!"
Han Cheng's anger blazed, eager to teach him a lesson!
"You're seriously not acknowledging me?"
"As I've said, Mr. Su is my guest. Insult him again, and I won't be polite!"
Everyone knew that Wei Hua was truly angry, and nobody dared to speak.
Han Cheng also fell silent instantly. Usually, Wei Hua was gentle, but if Han Cheng didn't restrain himself, even Yu Xiangdong couldn't protect him!
Su Chen ignored them and continued his work.
After another half-hour, Su Chen finally clapped his hands. His hands and clothes were now covered in dust and dirt.
Everyone checked again, finding no change in the True Yuan. Had they really wasted all this time for nothing?
"Mr. Su, is it done?"
Wei Hua asked hesitantly, seeing Su Chen's completion look.
"Just one last step."
"But this step is secret. Hall Master Wei and Protector Yao, please come with me to the headquarters. Everyone else, stay here."
Yu Xiangdong felt a burning slap on his face. Su Chen called Wei Hua and Yao Zhe, completely ignoring him, clearly on purpose!
If it were just Wei Hua, it would be fine, but calling Yao Zhe as well was a clear slap to his face!
Others also realized this, casting glances at him, making Yu Xiangdong even more embarrassed.
"Alright, Yao Protector, let's accompany Mr. Su to the headquarters."
Wei Hua pretended not to notice and said.
Yan Xi called out and followed, and Su Chen, naturally, had no objections.
Watching the four leave, Yu Xiangdong's eyes seemed to burn with fury!
"Hmph, I want to see how you'll handle it!"
Even now, Yu Xiangdong didn't believe that Su Chen could genuinely set up the Gathering Yuan Formation!
Most others shared the same thought!
Once inside the headquarters, Su Chen moved to the main building's core, entered the central hall, and after some calculations, pried open a floorboard, placing a piece of superb jade inside!
Of course, the placement had its intricacies!
Yao Zhe eagerly asked again.
Su Chen smiled and said:
"Wait ten minutes, and you'll feel it!"
Wei Hua and Yao Zhe nervously and anxiously waited upon hearing this...