Capítulo 1623: Chapter 1280: Great Array (Part 2)
“Don’t worry, everything will be fine. I’m about to master this Great Array, and soon it will be resolved, and we’ll be able to leave.”
Qingniao comforted, “No rush, take your time.”
Despite the reassurance, the two of them were in quite a dire situation; their hair was disheveled, with holes in their vestment robe, clearly indicating they had recently gone through a battle.
As to why Jiang Fengwu came to such an unusual and mysterious place, it was due to a Treasure Map she accidentally discovered in a Marketplace.
Generally speaking, among the so-called treasure maps available, it’s not an exaggeration to say that not even one in ten thousand is genuine.
But strangely, that Treasure Map sparked a special sense in her Spirit Sense, urging her to acquire it at all costs.
In response, Jiang Fengwu naturally had to claim it.
After all, these sudden impulses are usually a good sign!
Through some bargaining, she acquired the Treasure Map at a relatively low price.
Having the Treasure Map, what was the next step?
Naturally, it was to follow the map and find the treasure location.
After investing a considerable amount of time and effort, Jiang Fengwu finally arrived at the location indicated on the Treasure Map, which was within a range called the River Source Mountain Range in Xuanhe State.
So, she brought Qingniao to the place and identified the general location of the treasure!
But just as they eagerly entered, they realized they had been too optimistic.
Near the treasure site, a senior master had laid out a series of very complex arrays.
The reason Jiang Fengwu and Qingniao were so disheveled was because initially they didn’t know the situation of the place and directly intruded into a Formation.
It was only due to the surrounding lack of Spiritual Energy, which prevented the array from being adjusted to its full power, that they were merely disheveled instead of injured.
But once she realized, she understood why the Treasure Map invoked her Spirit Sense. These Formations, if she could resolve them, would greatly improve her Array Tao realm!
Understandably, any Array Master capable of arranging such a series of arrays must be at least an Earth Immortal!
It can be imagined how much this would help Fengwu.
In this place, there were a total of thirty-six Great Arrays, fitting the Heavenly Gang Number, and up until now, she had only cracked six, so leaving this place or acquiring the treasure would be a very slow process.
“Seventh array…”
“Twenty-fifth array…”
…
As time passed, Jiang Fengwu became quicker at breaking the Formations, and her Array Tao realm likewise advanced, mastering numerous new Array Patterns.
Once she left this place and found a safe location, she could continue to refine her Life-bound Magic Treasure and enhance the power of the Myriad Array Diagram.
As for exactly how long had passed, the two were already unclear.
All they knew was that of the original thirty-six Great Arrays, only the final three remained, the most complex and hardest to crack.
After significant effort, Jiang Fengwu finally resolved two Formations.
But when she saw the final Formation, she was stunned, her eyes soon filled with excitement and joy.
“What’s wrong? Is there something special about this Formation?” Qingniao was curious about her reaction.
Jiang Fengwu took several deep breaths but couldn’t suppress her excitement, exclaiming, “Qingniao! Do you know?! The Great Array before me is an Innate Array!”
“Innate Formation!? ”
Although Qingniao did not practice Array Tao, she understood what those four characters represented—primordial power from the time the world first opened, the essence of ‘Tao.’
The term ‘Innate’ alone was enough to demonstrate its preciousness.
After some time, Jiang Fengwu calmed down and smiled, “Let me collect this Innate Great Array.”
She didn’t intend to comprehend it now, as this Formation was out of the ordinary, impossible to fully understand in a short period given it embodied the source and power of original Tao.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Jiang Fengwu’s chance to break through the Earth Immortal realm depended on this Innate Formation!
Of course, it wasn’t a matter of immediate breakthrough, considering she had just recently advanced to the Middle Stage of Human Immortal.
“Congratulations, Fengwu, with this opportunity, the Great Tao is in sight.” Qingniao genuinely felt happy for her, although a touch of envy couldn’t be suppressed.
“I’ll certainly do my best to help you break through as well.”
“Your words are enough. For now, let’s collect this Innate Formation properly.”
Jiang Fengwu nodded, immediately reached out to touch the Formation, as her Divine Sense continuously seeped in until it reached the Formation’s core, imprinting her Spiritual Soul mark there, thus achieving preliminary refinement.
This step alone took her over half a year. Who knows how long it would take for complete refinement?
“Collect!”
With a thought, the Formation detached from its place, transforming into dazzling Spirit Light Array Patterns, finally landing in Jiang Fengwu’s palm, where she drew it into her Dantian for nurturing and strengthening connection, refining it subtly.
“Fengwu, what functions does this Great Array have?” Qingniao asked curiously.
“This is a fully balanced Formation named Xuan Kun Wind Breath Array. It not only possesses considerable defensive and offensive power but can also transform into an Illusion Array and Concealing Array.”
No matter how hard she tried, Jiang Fengwu couldn’t hide her jubilant smile, which became even more radiant after refining the Xuan Kun Array.
A comprehensive balance, in a way, meant no weaknesses but lacking particularly prominent strengths, unlike the Innate Formation imbued with the original, pure Great Tao!
The more aspects it touched upon, the larger and richer the Array Patterns, allowing her to learn more!
Initially, Jiang Fengwu thought this Formation would elevate her Array Tao realm to the Earth Immortal Realm, but now it seemed she could go even further.
The Array Tao Cultivation Technique she practiced was closely linked to her realm, and would perhaps also facilitate breakthroughs in Cultivation!
“This outing ended in perfection, time to return to Mount Wanxian.”
With the Innate Formation at hand, she lost interest in further adventures, eager to comprehend, refine, and master it.
Qingniao understood Li Zhixuan’s current feelings, besides they had been training outside for hundreds of years, time to return for seclusion and reorganization, potentially aiding in realm and cultivation progress
“Wait!”
Just as they were about to leave, the center of the Innate Formation suddenly flickered with Spirit Light.
“Is there possibly another surprise?”
Upon taking a closer look, it turned out to be a Jade Slip.
Jiang Fengwu reached out and drew it over cautiously, with Divine Sense probing to ensure safety before checking its contents.
After a while, she opened her eyes in shock, saying, “This Innate Formation was actually completed by a senior predecessor!”
The Cultivator who left the Jade Slip, without knowing how many years ago, inadvertently discovered an incomplete Innate Formation here and felt it was a pity.
Thus spent thousands of years arranging thirty-five Great Arrays in hopes of supplementing the Innate Formation lacking its primary essence.
Of course, it wasn’t merely by arranging so many Formations that the Innate Formation could be repaired; there must be truly effective Secret Techniques within.
It’s unknown where he forgot or encountered something unexpected and never returned.
Until many years later, Jiang Fengwu accidentally obtained his disseminated Treasure Map and came here, refining the Innate Formation.
“That predecessor was truly amazing to repair an Innate Formation!” Jiang Fengwu couldn’t help but marvel.
Perhaps that was why it became a fully balanced Great Array.
‘I wonder how this predecessor compares in Array Tao realm to my convenient master.’ Suddenly, Jiang Fengwu had such a thought in her mind.
“Hmm?”
But little did she know that at the moment she collected the Innate Formation, in a distant space, a Great Ability sensed it.