Freddie nodded with determination and proceeded cautiously forward. A ripple of elusive array runes began to unfurl before the onlooking crowd. Taking a deep breath, Freddie stepped into the array runes.
Nervous anticipation hung in the air as everyone watched Freddie’s silhouette gradually become blurry with bated breath.
Their anxiety was well-founded because not long ago, Tyler did the same and barely escaped, even sustaining injuries in the end.
However, this time was different. Learning from Tyler’s experience, Freddie stepped into the array runes calmly and composedly. Hardly any reaction was stirred up within.
He proceeded one step at a time, his actions seemingly random, but in reality, every step was taken after meticulous consideration.
Tyler’s eyes finally lit up with excitement when he saw that Freddie had already delved deep into the arcane array.
“It looks like my calculations were accurate. If all goes well, I believe Mr. Freddie will soon be able to locate the core of the arcane array,” Tyler exclaimed joyfully.
“Master, look at that arcane array. The array tunes stretch for what seems like a few hundred kilometers. It’s so vast. Is it really possible for a single person to break such a massive array?” asked Feenix, intrigued
“If the arcane array’s core is located, it’ll be easy to break it. However, these people have made a mistake. They won’t be able to succeed,” Jared spoke in a nonchalant manner.
Upon hearing Jared’s words, everyone in the Summers family turned to look at him. Tyler’s face darkened as he said, “Young man, do you realize that our ability to advance even a few steps within such a massive array indicates that this area is undoubtedly where the core lies? And yet, you dare to say we are wrong?”
“You are indeed wrong. The person inside will surely get hurt within twenty seconds if you don’t get him to come back out right away,” Jared declared with utmost certainty.
“Really?” Jennifer exclaimed in surprise.
Jared nodded, yet he did not utter a word. In response, Jennifer hurriedly spoke. “Dad, ask Mr. Freddie to come out. Mr. Chance might be right. I’ve seen his abilities with my own eyes, I swear!”
Meanwhile, Freddie, who was within the arcane array, also heard Jared’s words. Traces of doubt stirred in his heart, causing him to frown in concern.
Tyler chided his daughter angrily when he noticed Freddie’s mental state was affected. “Silence! I’ve tread this path before. Nothing will happen! Mr. Freddie will find the core as long as he soldiers through!”
“Dad, stop having Mr. Freddie risk his life!” Jennifer exclaimed nervously.
“Shut up! If you keep talking, I’ll have your brother take you away!” Tyler warned furiously. At that point, Freddie’s breathing began to grow heavy. With a wave of his hand, he performed a hand seal, deducing the location of the core.
Tyler watched Freddie anxiously.
Just as Freddie was about to take another step, a sudden burst of dazzling light erupted.
“Oh, no!” Tyler exclaimed in alarm, urging, “Mr. Freddie! Get out of there right now!”
Alas, as soon as Tyler finished shouting, Freddie was sent flying like leaves in the autumn breeze, propelled into the air following a huge noise. He spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air before falling heavily outside the arcane array.
All the Summers family members were dumbfounded upon witnessing that and hurriedly rushed forward to check on Freddie. Tyler quickly produced a pill and fed it to Freddie.
Freddie ate the pill, waited for the spiritual energy in his body to stabilize, before exhaling. “Mr. Summers, that arcane array is too peculiar. I was certain my deductions were correct, yet I didn’t expect to trigger the arcane array’s defense system.”
Tyler sighed. “Neither you nor I can locate the core. It seems we won’t be able to obtain the treasure before us…”
Now that both he and Freddie were injured, no one else could dismantle this arcane array.
“It’s all your fault for not listening to Mr. Chance, Dad. If you had listened to him and told Mr. Freddie to come out sooner, he wouldn’t have gotten hurt!” Jennifer couldn’t help but complain when she saw Freddie injured.
