The copper pillars were set up in unison, instantly activating the Qi Mechanism of the Earth Veins, launching an array that trapped Zhang Yan within. The Daoist boy saw this and suddenly let out a miserable cry, saying, "Oh no, I've caused trouble!"
This array was originally used for confining demon birds and spiritual beasts, and it also had defensive effects. The child had recently learned it and was still familiarizing himself with it in the past few days.
However, due to over-exertion during practice, he had laid down for a short nap. When he first saw Zhang Yan, he was startled by the stranger and, without thinking, activated the array.
The child realized he had made a grave mistake. Trembling, he took out a token from his sleeve, hoping to stop the array.
But he only learned how to activate, not how to dismantle the array, grasping at it with sweat pouring down his forehead without making any progress, and the copper pillars grew louder.
