Immortality Through Array Formations

Chapter 913: Chapter 623 Unintended Transmission_3

Mo Hua bowed and took his leave.

After returning to the Disciple’s Residence and accompanying Yu Er with her lessons, Mo Hua spread out the six Formation diagrams of Second Grade Sixteen Patterns and began studying them with great interest.

Six entire diagrams.

All from the Eight Trigrams series, Sixteen Patterns, considered common Formations, though they were relatively unfamiliar to Mo Hua.

Yet the principles of Formation offer one connection after another.

*Though Mo Hua had spent some time researching the Eight Trigrams Formation, gradually coming to his own insights, even with unfamiliar arrays, after pondering them for a while, he could grasp their essential logic.*

After 1 p.m., he practiced them again and again on the Taoist Stele.

About a month passed, and Mo Hua felt he had learned them well enough.

It was around this time that Mo Hua realized he had been so busy lately that he had forgotten one thing:

Second Grade Sixteen Patterns were already the arrays required for assessment as a Second Grade Middle Stage Formation Master.

But currently, his Formation Master grade was still only First Grade—really far too low.

“Should I go and exchange for a Second Grade Heaven Shu Ring to wear?”

“I wonder if the Second Grade Heaven Shu Ring looks nice.”

*Muttering to himself, Mo Hua made his way to the Elder’s Residence again.*

In Qian State, where there were countless families and a complex web of influences, deciding on an assessment like this was not something Mo Hua could manage on his own. He resolved to humbly seek advice from Elder Master Xun.

In the Elder’s Residence, Elder Master Xun was leisurely sipping tea.

The Formation lessons had already been assigned to Mo Hua, and Elder Master Xun felt at ease leaving them in his capable hands. With some free time, he could now organize the insights accumulated over his lifetime of teaching Formation.

He planned to hand these insights down to Mo Hua, after which he’d practically be able to stop worrying altogether.

Mo Hua wasn’t visiting Elder Master Xun’s quarters for the first time.

Even the young servant standing at the door didn’t hinder him.

The room was simple, clean, and devoid of unnecessary adornments—an atmosphere of elegance and serenity.

Upon entering the room, Mo Hua greeted Elder Master Xun with a bow and quietly asked:

“Master, would it be appropriate for me to undergo an assessment as a Second Grade Primary Stage Formation Master now?”

“For an assessment…”

Elder Master Xun took a sip of tea, pondered briefly, and nodded, saying, “That’s alright—go ahead…”

As if recalling something, Elder Master Xun put down his teacup and asked in passing, “How far have you progressed?”

“Just about to the Sixteen Patterns,” Mo Hua replied.

“Sixteen Patterns already…” Elder Master Xun nodded. “That’s indeed about right. Study a little more, consolidate your knowledge, and you’ll be at Second Grade Middle Stage soon…”

Elder Master Xun paused, furrowing his brow. “How many Patterns?”

“Sixteen.”

Elder Master Xun stared at Mo Hua for a long moment, unable to utter a single word.

*It was only then that Mo Hua remembered he hadn’t mentioned his Sixteen-Pattern Divine Sense to Elder Master Xun yet.*

And it wasn’t the practice of Taixu Gate’s elders to peer into the Sea of Consciousness of their disciples.

“Master…”

Mo Hua spoke softly.

Elder Master Xun finally recovered, his brow twitching. “When did this happen?”

A while ago…

*That time at the Shangguan Family estate, keeping vigil at night over Yu Er, battling a hoard of demon monsters and devouring a Sheep-Horned Enforcer. After digesting it, his Divine Sense became Sixteen Patterns.*

However, fearing Elder Master Xun might struggle to accept this, Mo Hua replied tactfully, “Just in the last couple of days…”

“Hmm.”

Elder Master Xun nodded, feigning composure, though inwardly he couldn’t help but take a sharp breath…

Sixteen Patterns!

*It had been so little time, and he already had Sixteen-Pattern Divine Sense! At the Foundation Establishment Initial Stage, reaching Sixteen Patterns—was this even the limit? What kind of little monster was this?!*

*Taixu Gate had been open for disciples for over a millennium, yet likely had never accepted such a prodigious talent as this small demon!*

*Elder Master Xun felt he should make a trip to Taixu Gate’s ancestral tomb in the Back Hill Forbidden Area to see if it was smoking.*

Elder Master Xun forced himself to remain calm, his brow slightly furrowed. As he recalled the earlier events, a realization clicked in his mind.

*No wonder…*

“Back then, you brought the Sixteen-Pattern, Beacon Fire Yuan Magnet Formation array to ask me…”

“So it turns out your Divine Sense was already approaching Sixteen Patterns, which was why you sought advice in advance, to aid future comprehension…”

“Steady and meticulous work, with the foresight for preparation—quite commendable…”

Mo Hua noticed the shifts in Elder Master Xun’s typically serious and stern expression, unsure of what he was contemplating, and asked:

“Master, can I proceed with the assessment?”

Elder Master Xun froze for a moment, raising an eyebrow.

Of course you can!

*If you can’t go for an assessment, then who possibly could?*

*With Divine Sense reaching Sixteen Patterns, such profound Formation mastery—if this doesn’t earn you an assessment, I’ll personally go pull those assessors’ noses clean off.*

Yet just as Elder Master Xun was about to speak, he hesitated, and a hint of concern surfaced between his brows.

Sixteen Patterns…

*It was far too extreme.*

*If he truly proceeded with the assessment, it would inevitably cause an uproar.*

*Being so outstanding in less than a year since entering the sect, he was bound to draw envy and greed.*

*Such fame could also lead to arrogance, disrupting his tranquility and making it difficult to remain committed to the intricacies of Formation study.*

*He’d also attract the attention of unsavory individuals…*

*Such a promising talent, yet still immature, mustn’t be ruined…*

Elder Master Xun deliberated for a long while, then shook his head and sighed, “It’s a bit difficult…”

Mo Hua was taken aback. “Sixteen Patterns, and it’s still difficult to proceed with the assessment?”

Elder Master Xun replied sternly, “You should understand—having strong Divine Sense provides a good foundation for learning Formations, but it doesn’t necessarily mean your Formations are superior.”

“Formations are something that depend on talent, comprehension, and especially experience.”

“Here at the Qian Learning State Boundary, the number of Heavenly Prides is endless—Formation geniuses as numerous as the stars in the sky.”

“You must maintain a humble heart…”