Chapter 79: Introducing Array Plates.
All eyes were locked on Jun Wu, his noble aura and the confident smile playing on his lips made it impossible for them to avert their gaze.
"As you all know, I’m a Grade-1 Array Formation Master. Many have dedicated their lives to bring this profession further and this is what my Pavilion is all about..." He announced slowly.
The audience were quiet but the slight shock creeping into their faces showed how impactful Jun Wu’s words were.
Among the crowd, many couldn’t help but sneer and an old man raised his voice.
"Young Master, are you saying you will bring the path of Array Formation further than the Array Formation Association?"
Listening to the question, everyone was curious to hear Jun Wu’s response.
Jun Wu turned and looked at the old man and responded calmly.
"Anyone can improve any profession by leaps and bounds. You must be naive if you think that only the Array Formation Association can do that."
"Then, what about the Yuan clan that was deeply enriched in Array Formation? What about the Mystic Path Academy?"
"Besides, there were many lone array formation masters that had knowledge beyond your imagination. How can you even consider that only the Association can do that?"
Listening to Jun Wu’s sharp response, the old man wore an unsightly expression.
He was also an array master but now, he had lost all face. He did not utter any statement.
Looking at Jun Wu, all leaders from the top forces understood he came prepared for this opening.
The Mystic Path Academy Vice Dean wore a pleasing smile on his face.
However, some were still not satisfied. A woman in her mid-thirties asked.
"Are you saying your teacher is one of the experienced array masters? If you have such a teacher why didn’t he freely release such information to help everyone? Instead of you claiming to be a prodigy, everyone would have benefited."
When the audience heard the question, many had unsightly expressions on their faces while some were smiling.
"Are you stupid?" Jun Wu looked at her and asked.
He was genuinely curious. Why would she ask such an absurd question if she was not stupid?
"Y-You..." The woman was stunned and prepared to retort but when she saw the disdainful gazes around her, she kept quiet.
Her plan to make Jun Wu lose face had backfired. She had been entrusted to humiliate him but now...
She wanted the ground to open up and swallow her from the shame.
The Gong clan elder looked in her direction as if she was a fool. Why did she ask such a stupid question?
If they asked Jun Wu’s master to release his knowledge about array formation for free just to help all humans, then what about the top clans and the two aristocratic forces?
Even the two academies would not escape.
How could that be possible?
Everyone was taking risks to explore ruins only for some people to benefit from it from the comfort of their homes all in the name of helping fellow humans.
Does she have any sense at all?
Gritting his teeth, the Gong clan elder averted his gaze and looked at Jun Wu.
This was only the beginning; he would wait for Jun Wu to unveil the array diagram and have his people find fault in it.
Jun Zhenya and the Jun younger generation wore cold expressionless faces.
Most especially Jun Zhenya, her heart was boiling with fury. She was only being quiet, waiting for Jun Wu to unveil his product before she bared her fangs.
This was also the thought of everyone that came to antagonize him. They were waiting for him to reveal his array diagram before they displayed their real move.
Talking was useless.
On the steps, Jun Wu did not care about the short diversion. He was already prepared for those that came to disrupt his plan.
He cleared his throat twice and continued as if he was not interrupted.
"I know many of you are curious about the product of my pavilion. Many would have guessed if I will be selling array diagrams or not."
"But let me tell you, my pavilion will not be selling array diagrams but something better."
Huh!
Everyone was stunned. Not selling array diagrams. Then what was he going to sell?
Is he going to sell himself?
Confusion marred their faces but no one spoke as they waited for him to continue.
Seeing they had been hooked, Jun Wu grinned inwardly.
’Now for the backstory.’
"You all know I ventured into the Tier-2 Ruin. There is where I had an epiphany. Many buildings and rooms in the ruins had array formation protecting them. How did they do it?"
"I don’t believe they called an Array Master every time they wanted to set up an array. There must be something we don’t know."
The audience was silent, staring intently at him as if a huge secret were to be revealed before their eyes.
The Array Formation President and elders from the association had bright eyes.
Perhaps, this is what they have been missing, the president thought.
The Yuan clan master was no different. Her eyes were burning with anticipation.
Even the Vice Dean was not an exception.
Jun Wu with a confident smile continued. "Then I realized. In ancient times, anyone could set up an array formation."
"Impossible!" An elder from the Yuan clan shouted.
But Jun Wu ignored him and continued.
"The path of any profession is too long and tiring for array masters to busy themselves with setting up arrays every time someone needs array formation."
"They needed to comprehend the secret of heaven and heart to improve their craft. So, they created something that would make array formation possible without disturbing their research."
"And today, that is what I want to show you."
The door was pushed open and Xinyue stepped forward carrying a tray covered in black cloth.
"This is Xinyue, she will be the manager of the pavilion. If you need anything, you can see her." Jun Wu announced before reaching out to the black cloth.
He took off the black cloth and everyone saw what was underneath.
It was black circular metal plates.
"Everyone, I introduce to you, array plates." Jun Wu announced with a bright smile.