Chapter 65: Chapter 64: Ancient Origin Xuan Array
If Qin Feng’s deployment of the Kui Water Profound Array was enough to make the Black-robed Xuan Masters look at him in a new light, then his creation of the Torrential Rain Xuan Array left this group of arrogant masters utterly dumbfounded.
Qin Feng’s figure moved through the Array Map. Following his fluid, cloud-like techniques, a massive Array Map rose from the ground. Just as its name suggested, it was like a torrential downpour.
The Kui Water Profound Array only had six Array Feet, but the Torrential Rain Xuan Array had six times that number—thirty-six Array Feet standing firm upon the ground.
Watching the rapidly forming Array Map, the Array Hub that had expanded several times in size, and the miraculously intricate Profound Array, Hall gave a wry smile to Zuo Song. "Old friend, do you think I’ve been bewitched by some Divine Ability? Why do I have a feeling the little guy has succeeded again? But a First-level Profound Array is infinitely more complex than a Basic Xuan Array. This is something a fifteen-year-old boy should never be able to create!"
"I’ve fallen for it too. I can already see him activating the array successfully!" Zuo Song said, his gaze vacant as he stared ahead.
RUMBLE!
The sky trembled. In the distance, a majestic aura shot into the heavens, making the very Void tremble. A dense wave of water vapor surged across the sky, and a torrential rain began to fall. Within the Profound Array, a white-robed youth controlled the downpour. Each drop of rain was like a sharp sword. Following his Hand Seals, the rain formed into lines, and with a great ROAR, countless raindrops shot through the sky like arrows piercing the Void!
An endless wave of water vapor rushed toward them, sweeping across the sky. The faint silhouettes of the masters were bathed in the rain. A young, gray-robed Apprentice Xuan Master stared blankly. "That kid... he actually managed to create a First-level Profound Array?"
The group of normally haughty Black-robed Xuan Masters stared intently at the white-robed youth. Hearing the apprentice’s words, an old Second-Grade Xuan Master, who exuded a majestic aura, snapped back to his senses. He shook his head and said repeatedly, "Wrong, wrong. There’s still one step left, and it’s the most critical one! Suppressing the Array Hub! He must use his Lifebound Array Map to suppress the Array Hub!"
"If he can’t suppress this First-level Profound Array, then even if he managed to activate it, it will inevitably collapse! It can’t be considered a true success!"
Picking up where the old master left off, a cold-faced, middle-aged Black-robed Xuan Master stared intently at the downpour and sighed in admiration. "Actually, just reaching this stage is enough to be considered at the threshold of a First-level Xuan Master. The Torrential Rain Xuan Array is one of the more powerful First-level Profound Arrays and is extremely difficult to suppress. Even an Official Xuan Master who has just condensed their Lifebound Array Map would likely struggle to control it. I just wonder what kind of Array Map the little guy has! If it’s a Water Attribute Lifebound Array Map, his promotion to First-Grade Xuan Master is practically guaranteed!"
"It should be a Water Attribute Profound Array. Lifebound Array Maps are typically condensed from various high-potential Array Maps, evolving from simple to complex, perfected through deduction until they reach the very foundation of a Law. But there are only a few types. For example, I comprehended a Fire Attribute Seed of Heaven and Earth and have some insight into the Wood Fire Path, so I condensed the Wood-Fire Xuanling Treasure Array. It is an Array Map formed from the dual Origins of wood and fire!" Slowly calming his mind, Master Hall offered his speculation with a smile.
With a faint smile, another Black-robed Xuan Master shook his head, his eyes filled with respect. "Master Hall, you are too modest. Your accomplishments with the Wood and Fire Array Map are famous far and wide!"
Hall shook his head, paying no mind to the compliment. Another Black-robed Xuan Master—powerfully built with a square face and a somewhat maverick air—ventured his own guess.
"I also guess it’s a Water Source Array Map. The little guy seems to have a special fondness for Water Attribute Profound Arrays. But among the Level 1 Water Attribute Profound Arrays, aren’t there quite a few that could be chosen as a Lifebound Array Map?"
"Master Yan Long, you condensed an Earth Attribute Innate Profound Array and don’t know much about Water Attribute Profound Arrays. It’s actually not that hard to guess!" a beautiful Black-robed Xuan Master said with a charming smile. She was, surprisingly, a rare female Mystic Master.
This female Mystic Master was dressed like a young madam. She was tall and slender, her figure graceful and exquisite. Dressed in a Black Robe, her elegant, jade-like face was adorned with faint plum blossom makeup. The youthful innocence had faded from her exceptionally beautiful features, replaced by a captivating charm that could steal one’s soul.
"Qingli Xuan Master!" The stout Yan Long’s gaze grew serious, and he nodded in respect. He was a First-Grade Xuan Master, while this Qingli was one of the few Second-Grade Xuan Masters in the Mountain and River City Mystic Master Guild.
Her accomplishments in the art of Water Attribute Profound Arrays, in particular, were second to none among the many Mystic Masters of the Great Yan Kingdom.
A faint smile appeared on the black-robed woman’s exquisite face, a fleeting expression as beautiful as ten thousand blooming flowers. "Among Level 1 Water Attribute Profound Arrays, there aren’t actually many that are suitable to be a Lifebound Array Map. Water and fire are merciless. As a power on par with the Fire Attribute, the ferocity of the Water Attribute is as infamous as the explosiveness of fire. Of the many Level 1 Water Attribute Profound Arrays, most are unsuitable because their abilities are either too mediocre or too one-dimensional—leaning toward defense, Slaughter, or having obvious flaws like being too wild to control. After eliminating those, only a few options remain! The first is the Ten Thousand Rivers and Hundred Streams Xuan Array. This Profound Array is world-renowned for its all-encompassing nature. Many Mystic Masters who specialize in the Water Element choose this as their Lifebound Array Map. It has immense potential and many variations, with several very promising paths of evolution. It can even be developed toward the Tier Nine Canghai Guixu Dao Map, which upon reaching Tier Nine, becomes a place where all things end and return to nothingness!"
"The second is the Jade River Profound Array. The water of the Jade River is known as the finest of the Water Element. It can be developed toward the Nine-Tier Heavenly River Dao Map, and after reaching Tier Nine, it can transform into a Celestial River that runs through heaven and earth!"
"The third is the Yellow Springs Profound Array. The offensive power of its Netherworld Water is the strongest. It can be developed toward the Nine-Tier Yellow Spring Forget River Dao Map, and after reaching Tier Nine, it can become a river of the Yellow Springs and the Forgotten River—another first-rate path!"
Hearing this, Zuo Song shook his head, a wry smile touching his lips. He stared down at the scene, which was changing once again, and said with a bitter laugh, "I’m afraid... you’ve all guessed wrong again..."
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RUMBLE!
The Profound Array activated, and an unparalleled concussive force erupted instantly. The power stirred up by the Grand Array surged violently like a tidal wave, slamming into the Array Hub. RUMBLE! The Array Feet trembled, and the entire Crystal Altar seemed unable to bear the strain, looking as if it would collapse at any moment.
Qin Feng flipped his palm, and his form shifted. A black, illusory Array Map gradually appeared. The Array Map spun rapidly, its body pitch-black, but with faint red lights flickering along its edges. It emanated a grand and vast aura, as if originating from the primeval Hongmeng of the Taigu era. The moment this Array Map appeared, it instantly suppressed the backlash from the Torrential Rain Xuan Array. The array’s power doubled in an instant, and a terrifying force swept across the surrounding several hundred zhang...
"This Array Map... this power..." A flicker of shock crossed the black-robed woman’s beautiful eyes. "His Lifebound Array Map is actually an Ancient Origin Xuan Array!"
