Chapter 427: The Immense Illusion Array

Over twenty top sects helped Su Che gather the materials. In just ten days, most of the materials needed to set up the Immense Illusion Array were collected. As for the more special items that required further processing, Yu Qing took care of those.

Five days passed, and the appointed day arrived. Su Che went to the entrance of Lingyao Mountain to meet up with Yu Qing. Not only did the Immortal Prison carry a vast amount of materials, but it also had over a hundred cultivators in the Yuan Ying stage to assist him and Yu Qing in setting up the array.

With the combined efforts of these over a hundred Yuan Ying cultivators, an Immense Illusion Array capable of covering Qiyuan Star was completed in just three days. The most crucial position of the array was the entrance of Lingyao Mountain.

At this moment, Su Che and Yu Qing stood in the square outside the main hall of Lingyao Mountain. In the center of the square stood a giant stone pillar, dozens of zhang tall and five zhang in diameter.

The pillar was covered with numerous embedding holes, all meant for inserting top-grade spirit stones.

“You’ll have to spend a lot more money again,” Yu Qing said solemnly, pointing at the embedding holes. “Just this pillar requires 9,999 top-grade spirit stones. Can you afford it?”

“Are there any requirements for the attributes of the spirit stones?” Su Che asked in return.

“It’s best if they’re all water-type spirit stones,” Yu Qing replied. “If it’s really impossible to gather enough, spirit stones of other attributes can also work, though it will slightly affect the array’s effectiveness. It’s not a big deal though.”

“Ten thousand water-type top-grade spirit stones…” Su Che murmured softly, then waved his hand…

Whoosh!

Ten thousand crystal-clear water-type top-grade spirit stones scattered out. Under Su Che’s control, they all hovered silently in the air. Then, at his command, they were precisely embedded in the pillar in an instant.

The 9,999 top-grade spirit stones were placed in their respective positions, without any error.

There was one extra spirit stone left. Su Che casually threw it to Yu Qing. “Here, take it as a gift.”

Yu Qing shook his head silently, playing with the spirit stone in his hand, thinking to himself, “He really can afford this. It seems he wasn’t boasting after all.”

In fact, Yu Qing had lied. There were no requirements regarding the attributes of the ten thousand spirit stones needed to embed in the pillar. It didn’t matter whether they were water-type, fire-type, or any other type—any top-grade spirit stone would do.

Yu Qing deliberately made things difficult for Su Che as a small joke, aiming to expose his exaggerated claims of having vast wealth and give him a bit of embarrassment. Yet he never expected Su Che to actually be able to produce ten thousand highly pure top-grade water-type spirit stones.
“He must have emptied all the spirit stone reserves of those powerful sects, right?” Yu Qing said with a smile.
“No need for that!” Su Che shook his head. “These are all spirit stones I own personally; I haven’t used a single bit from theirs.”
“Oh?” Yu Qing raised his eyebrows, curious. “Where did you get so many spirit stones? I guess even all the spirit stone mines in Qi Yuan Star don’t have such a large reserve.”
“Of course, they’re not from Qi Yuan Star,” Su Che replied with a mysterious smile and pride. “To be honest, the spirit stones I’ve used in these past few days are just a drop in the ocean—less than one-thousandth.”
Hearing this, Yu Qing was even more astonished. “You’re that rich? Then if I wanted to borrow some money from you, it should be no problem, right?”
Su Che laughed heartily. “Absolutely no problem. Forget the word ‘borrow.’ Just tell me how much you want, and I’ll give it to you.”
Yu Qing nodded with a smile. Borrowing money was just a joke anyway; for now, he didn’t have any need to spend a large amount of spirit stones.
Half a month ago, when the two brothers met at the Xuan Sha Sect, as they had been apart for several years, they had changed greatly, to the point where it was hard to tell whether they were friends or enemies. So their interaction that day inevitably felt a bit awkward.
But in recent days, as they worked together to set up the formation, and through more and more conversations, they gradually returned to the close brotherly bond they once had at the Tian Xuan Sect—able to share anything and joke around…
With everything ready, the Immense Illusion Formation could finally be activated.
However, Yu Qing pointed to the top of the stone pillar and said, “We also need someone who is meticulous, conscientious, and highly imaginative to stay here permanently. Because the vision of Qi Yuan Star he imagines in his mind will be the illusory scene that those in the Spirit Realm can see.”
“I understand,” Su Che nodded seriously.
As the saying goes, illusions arise from the mind—whatever imagination one has can create whatever illusion. As the controller of the formation changes his thoughts, the entire formation can transform endlessly, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. This is the magical power of advanced illusion formations.
“This person in charge must have an in-depth understanding of the cultivation world of Qi Yuan Star to be qualified for this role…”

Su Che thought it over carefully and concluded that the Leader of the Illusion Demon Sect was the most suitable candidate for this task. The Illusion Demon Sect was renowned for its illusion magic, and its current leader was at an advanced stage of the Yuan Ying phase, with an in-depth understanding of the cultivation world in Qi Yuan Star. Having her take on this role would be the best choice.

So, Su Che summoned the Leader of the Illusion Demon Sect from the Immortal Prison and explained the situation in a few words.

“I will spare no effort to ensure everything goes smoothly and not disappoint my master,” the Leader replied with a bow.

“Then I’ll leave it to you,” Su Che said gently.

Sitting at the heart of the Immense Illusion Array, facing such a daunting task that might last four to five months, even for someone at the advanced Yuan Ying stage, the mental strain would be considerable.

“A few months is nothing,” the Leader replied softly. “Some of the training tasks in the Illusion Demon Sect are far more severe than this.”

Su Che nodded slightly and had Yu Qing remind her of some precautions. Fifteen minutes later, the Leader of the Illusion Demon Sect soared into the air, her graceful figure resembling that of a celestial fairy, before gently landing on the top of a stone pillar dozens of feet high and sitting down.

This meditation would last for months. Whether she could deceive the people in the Spirit Realm depended on her performance.

Tap, tap, tap, tap…

As Yu Qing recited incantations, his hands moved like lightning, generating tens of thousands of intricate hand seals in just a few breaths.

“The array is activated!”

With his low shout, the Immense Illusion Array was officially activated. Strangely, no unusual phenomena occurred—everything remained exactly as before.

Su Che felt nothing and even wondered if Yu Qing’s array hadn’t taken effect. Had the first attempt failed?

Noticing Su Che’s puzzled gaze, Yu Qing smiled and said, “Tangible illusion arrays that can be sensed are not even worthy of being called arrays in my eyes. You’re still young; you might not understand such profound concepts.”

“Tch!” Su Che smirked disdainfully but couldn’t think of any suitable reply.

At that moment, the Leader of the Illusion Demon Sect transmitted a message: “Master, I can feel it. My mind has connected with the entire Qi Yuan Star. It seems I can instantly know what’s happening in any corner of the planet. This feeling is incredible—it’s as if my consciousness has reached the realm of a true immortal, allowing me to encompass the whole planet.”

“It seems the Immense Array has indeed taken effect.”

Su Che replied through telepathy, “Then use the array control methods taught by Yu Qing and act as you see fit. Do whatever you think will trick those in the Spirit Realm.”
“Rest assured, Master. This is precisely what I excel at,” replied the Illusion Demon Sect Leader in a gentle voice.
At that moment, Yu Qing waved his hand and said, “The Grand Migration Array is now officially activated. From this moment on, your immigration plan can be carried out thoroughly. Qi Yuan Star is right at your feet, in your hands. I’m extremely eager to see what kind of mess you’ll make of it.”
The word “mess” seemed quite appropriate—if most of the creatures on this planet were to be taken away, a vast amount of supplies would also need to be taken along.
For example, various construction materials currently unavailable in the Immortal Prison, different types of plants, and ordinary mineral deposits needed for people’s daily lives and production…
Undoubtedly, if the Grand Migration Plan were truly implemented, Qi Yuan Star would be ravaged beyond recognition. It would likely turn into a desolate planet…
Whoosh!
A hundred Yuan Ying disciples were released by Su Che from the Immortal Prison. They were all leaders at the highest levels of various sects—either sect heads or supreme elders.
“The Grand Migration Plan begins now,” Su Che instructed them. “From this point on, there’s no need to hold back or hide. Do whatever is most effective. You’re all outstanding individuals, so I won’t waste words. Go and act separately.”
“Yes!”
The hundred Yuan Ying disciples replied in unison, then dispersed in all directions like flowers scattered by an angel.
Seeing such numerous high-level cultivators show such respect and obedience to Su Che, Yu Qing, who was observing, thought to himself, “His methods of control seem even more miraculous than the Great Slave Art among the Three Thousand Great Paths…”
Suddenly, Su Che said to him, “Other sects have already started acting, but our Tianxuan Sect remains in the dark. As the sect leader, I must personally oversee Tianxuan Sect’s immigration plan. Brother Yu Qing, are you interested in returning to Tianxuan Sect?”
“I won’t go!” Yu Qing shook his head slowly. “You do your thing, I’ll do mine. We can contact each other anytime. Qi Yuan Star isn’t that big—we can meet in at most half an hour.”
For some reason, Yu Qing seemed to have some psychological barrier against returning to Tianxuan Sect. It was just a brief visit, not requiring him to stay permanently, yet he still refused.

“Well, you’re free and carefree—enviable indeed,” Su Che said with deliberate sighs. “As the current leader, there are many things I can’t control…”
“Get lost,” Yu Qing snapped, then took to the air first, turning into a streak of light and flying toward the horizon.
Watching his figure disappear completely, Su Che thought to himself, “I thought that with Yu Qing’s memories from his past life restored, his personality might change drastically, and he might become someone else. Thankfully, he’s still the same person…”
Su Che had concerns—that Yu Qing’s past life might have seen him as a major figure in the immortal realm, or even an ancient demon god of a higher realm. Such a being would have lived for countless years, experienced countless vicissitudes and worldly affairs, and gone through countless life-and-death separations…
Could such a being still have emotions? Shouldn’t they despise and remain indifferent to everything?
Fortunately, at least for now, he hadn’t changed much.