382: Half a month, the third-grade array
Xie Weilou did not stand on ceremony, directly put away the five scrolls, cupped his fists, and said, "This junior has recently been studying the art of formations, but progress has been slow. I heard that Fourth Mr. is highly skilled in formations, so I came specifically to learn."
Eunuch Huang and Song Shenfeng both highly praised Fourth Mr.'s array mastery. He came here, naturally, wanting to thoroughly learn the art of formations.
Spring Autumn Cicada asked, "What rank has your array mastery reached?"
"Second rank!"
Xie Weilou replied.
"Second rank? A bit low! But since you've embarked on the path of array mastery, you should have some secret manuals related to it! Once you reach the third rank, I will personally teach you array mastery. For now, you will stay on Chunqiu Peak and comprehend array mastery."
Spring Autumn Cicada chuckled softly.
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Xie Weilou was a bit surprised.
Lin Qinghuang had previously said that comprehending array plates and array flags could only get him to the third rank of array mastery. To reach a higher level, he would need other methods.
He hadn't expected Fourth Mr. to also say that he would only personally teach him array mastery after he reached the third rank.
It seemed the third rank of array mastery was merely a stepping stone; to advance further, other methods were indeed required, and Fourth Mr. happened to have a way!
Spring Autumn Cicada looked at Xie Weilou and smiled, saying, "The burial flower sword is with you, isn't it?"
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Xie Weilou's pupils contracted.
Spring Autumn Cicada said, "Since your third uncle left, and you are so extraordinary, he must have given that sword to you."
Xie Weilou gave Spring Autumn Cicada a deep look. As expected of Fourth Mr., he was truly unfathomable. He extended his hand, and the burial flower sword appeared in his grasp.
Spring Autumn Cicada waved his hand casually, and the burial flower sword flew before him. He moved a finger, the longsword unsheathed, and a crimson glow emerged.
Spring Autumn Cicada looked at the burial flower sword before him and said with a faint smile, "You probably haven't noticed that this burial flower sword was actually sealed by your third uncle."
"A seal?"
Xie Weilou was a bit surprised. He hadn't sensed any seal on this sword.
Spring Autumn Cicada whispered, "The burial flower sword is not that simple. There are a total of eighteen seals on it, all beyond your perception range, so it's normal that you can't see them. One has already been unsealed; only when all are unsealed will the true power of this sword be revealed. I'll give you a hand!"
Ding!
He lightly flicked the burial flower sword with his finger.
Boom!
On the burial flower sword, streaks of black seals instantly vanished.
The black sword body once again took on a more crimson hue, with seventeen additional, somewhat dimmer, other shore flowers appearing on it. Including the one that appeared before, there were now eighteen.
Buzz!
As the eighteen other shore flowers appeared, the burial flower sword became even more ferocious, its power surging by more than a hundredfold. A chilling sword aura permeated the air, causing one's soul to tremble.
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Xie Weilou stared intently at the burial flower sword.
In that instant, he suddenly felt that the power of this sword had already surpassed the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow and the golden curved bow.
Zheng!
Spring Autumn Cicada casually waved his hand, and the longsword returned to its sheath, flying back to Xie Weilou.
He whispered, "This sword can be used freely in this corner of the world, but if you go outside, do not easily use it. Also, your ten thousand souls banner and Godly Ghost Seven Kill Sword, do not easily use them outside either, or there will be some trouble."
As if he thought of something, he added, "The Nine Heavens Kill Technique of the Nine Heavens Tower is good. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can acquire it. It can complement your Godly Ghost Seven Kill Sword."
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Xie Weilou's heart trembled. He seemed to have few secrets before Fourth Mr..
Spring Autumn Cicada seemed to know what Xie Weilou was thinking. He smiled and said, "I'm not as extraordinary as you think; I just have some understanding of your third uncle."
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Xie Weilou put away the burial flower sword, then bowed to Spring Autumn Cicada.
Spring Autumn Cicada said, "Three thousand meters to the left, there is a wooden house. You will cultivate there from now on. There are some materials for setting up arrays there. Try to raise your array mastery to the third rank within half a month. Then, come back here to find me. There are myriad Great Daos; having many skills is not a burden, but since you are going to learn, you must learn it well."
"This junior understands."
Xie Weilou nodded lightly.
"Go!"
Spring Autumn Cicada waved his hand.
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Xie Weilou flew to the left.
Spring Autumn Cicada looked at Xie Weilou's retreating figure, a peculiar look in his eyes: "An interesting young man. His cultivation and cultivation traces are difficult for even me to see through in the slightest. Not simple!"
In this corner of the world, he considered himself able to see through anyone, but now, someone had appeared whom he couldn't. Interesting.
"That little girl from the Lin family is also very interesting."
Spring Autumn Cicada smiled faintly and continued to pull on his fishing rod.
Not long after.
Xie Weilou arrived outside a wooden house. Many strange and rare materials were piled up there.
"Quite a few materials."
Xie Weilou smiled and walked forward.
Raising his array mastery to the third rank within the next half month was no problem for him.
Without hesitation.
Xie Weilou waved his hand, and some materials flew before him. He immediately began setting up arrays.
In the path of array mastery, mere comprehension was certainly not enough; practice was also necessary. Only by personally setting up arrays could he know what problems he needed to overcome.
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Seven days later.
Imperial Garden of the Imperial Palace.
The Xia Emperor was staring at a chessboard, on which lay a game of incomplete chess.
National Teacher Yuan Tianxiang walked over, glanced at the chessboard, and said with a faint smile, "Does Your Majesty intend to play a game?"
The Xia Emperor chuckled, "There is no meaning in you and I playing this game. Let the young people play it themselves!"
Imperial Preceptor Yuan Tianxiang bowed, "Has Your Majesty made up his mind?"
"Naturally!"
The Xia Emperor smiled calmly.
Imperial Preceptor Yuan Tianxiang sighed with emotion, "Your Majesty's path will surely go further than ours."
Counting it, they were seniors, but they no longer had the fighting spirit of their youth. In contrast, the Xia Emperor's fighting spirit remained, which was something they could not compare to.
The Xia Emperor casually waved his hand, and a golden scroll flew towards Imperial Preceptor Yuan Tianxiang: "For the subsequent matters, I will trouble National Teacher."
Imperial Preceptor Yuan Tianxiang took the scroll: "Your Majesty, rest assured, your subject will not fail in his trust."
The Xia Emperor stood up: "It's been a while since I had a drink with National Teacher. Let's go have a few drinks."
"Good."
Imperial Preceptor Yuan Tianxiang put away the scroll and nodded with a smile.
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In a flash.
Another seven days passed.
In front of the wooden house.
Xie Weilou successfully set up four third-rank arrays: one for offense, one for defense, one for confinement, and one for spirit gathering.
At this moment, he could be considered to have entered the ranks of a third-rank array master, but the path of array mastery was profound and unpredictable. His meager cultivation was still not enough.
"Third-rank array mastery is complete. Time to find Fourth Mr.."
Xie Weilou got up and flew towards the wooden house where Spring Autumn Cicada was.
A few breaths later.
Xie Weilou arrived at the edge of Listening Heart Lake.
Spring Autumn Cicada was still fishing. He looked at Xie Weilou: "Third-rank array mastery is complete?"
Xie Weilou cupped his fists and bowed: "It is!"
"Very good! Next, I will personally teach you array mastery and see if I can get you to enter the ranks of seventh-rank array mastery within three months."
Spring Autumn Cicada stood up, swept his sleeve, and Listening Heart Lake was instantly separated by a powerful force. The bottom was like an abyss, bottomless.
"Follow me!"
Spring Autumn Cicada's figure flickered and flew towards the bottom of the lake.
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Xie Weilou immediately followed.
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