Chapter 697: Chapter 637: Array Dao Layout
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A few days later.
Shen Xuan quietly left the island, riding the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, and returned to the Cyan Cloud Sect.
According to etiquette, Shen Xuan visited True Master Cold Jade and True Master Gu Feng before heading directly to True Master Chong Xu’s Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.
Now, Shen Xuan held an exalted status.
He used the excuse of being busy with affairs on Starlight Island to rarely return to the Cyan Cloud Sect.
He did not participate in the sect’s True Master council meetings.
However, his presence was not insignificant.
The attitude of True Master Cold Jade was considered his attitude.
Shen Xuan’s position in the Cyan Cloud Sect was quite stable.
Trade between the Cyan Cloud Sect and the Demon Race of Wilderness Island grew in variety and quantity, with an ever-expanding scale.
Many rare materials for Pill Talisman Arrays and the like were unimaginably cheap among the Demon Race of the Wilderness.
Conversely, many finished products common among Human Race Cultivators, such as Pills, Artifacts, and Talisman Arrays, were exorbitantly priced among the Demon Race of the Wilderness.
In fact, this trade was akin to Shen Xuan’s previous processing business.
The Demon Race of the Wilderness provided raw materials, while the Cyan Cloud Sect supplied the finished products.
Thanks to trade with the Demon Race of the Wilderness, the Cyan Cloud Sect was overflowing with profit.
The other five major sects of Song Country were extremely envious.
They tried many methods to get involved.
But their efforts were in vain.
Not even a needle could be inserted, nor water splashed in.
The Demon Race of the Wilderness only recognized Starlight Island for trade.
Even if other sects could provide similar spiritual objects,
the Demon Race of the Wilderness would not trade with them.
Strictly speaking, the Demon Race of the Wilderness recognized only Shen Xuan.
All other Human Race Cultivators, regardless of status, were not trusted.
Even the United Commerce Association only benefited due to Shen Xuan’s endorsement, in cooperation with True Master Xuan Yuan of the Cyan Cloud Sect.
"Master Profound Ice, how do you have time to visit me here?"
True Master Chong Xu was sitting in the main hall, studying an ancient array diagram.
Upon seeing Shen Xuan’s arrival, he quickly put down the array diagram he was holding and stood up to greet him.
"Master Profound Ice greets Senior Brother Chong Xu."
Shen Xuan cupped his hands in salute.
True Master Chong Xu chuckled, inviting Shen Xuan to sit.
The two chatted about sect affairs.
Afterward, Shen Xuan directed the conversation toward Array Dao cultivation.
"Is Master Profound Ice interested in practicing Array Dao?"
True Master Chong Xu asked in confusion.
"Indeed, that is my intention."
Shen Xuan spoke candidly.
True Master Chong Xu asked Shen Xuan several Array Dao questions.
They were only at Tier Two level.
Shen Xuan answered them methodically and with clarity.
"It seems Master Profound Ice had this intention all along! Excellent!"
True Master Chong Xu then posed a few complex questions on Array Dao.
The content was profound, reaching the skills of Tier Three Array Masters.
Shen Xuan guessed wildly based on his understanding.
True Master Chong Xu immediately understood.
Shen Xuan’s knowledge of Array Dao was limited to Tier Two.
"Master Profound Ice wants to cultivate Array Dao, which is excellent, but one must not rush it."
"Foundation is most important in Array Dao. In my view, Master Profound Ice still needs a systematic review."
True Master Chong Xu took out an Inheritance Jade Scroll on Array Dao.
"This is a foundational manual on Array Dao I compiled several years ago. For those who aspire to cultivate Array Dao, it can provide valuable insights. Master Profound Ice, feel free to take a look."
"Thank you, Senior Brother Chong Xu."
Shen Xuan accepted it with both hands.
True Master Chong Xu is the foremost Array Master of Cyan Cloud Sect, the Hall Master of the Array Dao Hall, and a Tier Three Upper Grade Array Master.
His Array Dao inheritance, even if modestly claimed as foundational, is invaluable.
It is not comparable to the usual Array Dao inheritances available within the sect.
Shen Xuan swept it lightly with his Divine Sense.
Even though it was an imprint version.
The content was extremely detailed.
Far more complex than the "Rao Family Array Essentials" he possessed.
Seeing Shen Xuan satisfied, True Master Chong Xu seemed to suddenly remember something.
"Oh, I have two juniors who have always admired Master Profound Ice. Now, by a stroke of luck, they can meet you."
Before long.
A pair of twins entered the hall, serving tea and water to Shen Xuan.
The brother was handsome and upright, the sister valiant and spirited, both exceptionally attractive.
Shen Xuan glanced at them and nodded slightly.
Judging from their vitality, the twins were about forty years old, having just entered Foundation Establishment, and were Water Cultivators.
To establish their Dao Foundation at such a young age.
Even for a Sect Family, they were exceptionally talented and beautiful.
With proper nurturing, there was a chance to reach the Fake Pill Realm.
"These two are named Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng, they are my bloodline descendants. Pardon their lack of experience."
Shen Xuan smiled and said, "I see that the two have decent talent and aptitude, and in the future, they may have the opportunity to advance to the Inner Alchemy Realm."
Upon hearing this, the twins trembled with excitement and involuntarily revealed expressions of joy.
"Hey, you two, quickly thank Master Profound Ice for his auspicious words and blessings!"
Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng both knelt on the ground.
"Thank you, Master Profound Ice, for your blessings."
"Rise."
After accepting their salute, Shen Xuan waved his sleeve and helped them up.
"Master Profound Ice, to be honest, these two have average talent in Array Dao. However, they do have some talent in Alchemy Dao."
Hearing the overture and understanding the implied meaning.
Shen Xuan naturally understood what True Master Chong Xu meant.
"True Master Chong Xu, let them cast their full spells and demonstrate."
"Alright."
True Master Chong Xu moved his lips slightly, transmitting his Divine Soul’s voice.
Presumably instructing Shi Yulong and Shi Yufeng to perform well.
Afterward, True Master Chong Xu stroked his beard and smiled: "Today, it’s rare for Master Profound Ice to be here. You two, showcase your skills for Master Profound Ice’s guidance."
"Yes!"
The siblings responded in unison, then gracefully stepped back a few steps, facing each other.
Neither took out any Magical Artifacts; instead, they simultaneously formed a simple yet profound spell.
Instantly, the hall was filled with a surge of Water Spiritual Qi.
Abundant Water Spiritual Qi converged from all directions, swirling around them, creating the sound of flowing water, as if standing at the source of a river.
