The Puppetmaster Array had its own operational timing mechanism. From the moment an intruder entered, it began to function, thus the time discrepancy he had previously calculated could not correspond.
Gouzi lay on the ground, his body a blurred mess of blood and flesh, his abdomen heaving in exhaustion and throbbing with unbearable pain. He gasped and asked, "Puppetmaster Array? I've never even heard of it. Where did you learn about it?"
The Summer Acquiring Bird said with a gentle smile, "This formation was created by a disciple of the Tianrui Institute, inspired by the Midnight Goddess, the Institute Master. There are no records of it in the world, and naturally, those who are not disciples of the Tianrui Institute would not know of it."
"How do you know about it then?" Gouzi asked as he lay on his back, his tongue lolling to one side, squinting at her.
