234: Array

The Great Wilderness had reached daytime, and the Abyssal Dragon left the sky, descending along the divine light connecting heaven and earth.

Within the Tribe, a small spiritual rain fell, moistening the land. Qin Jin extended his spiritual perception, sensing his surroundings, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

Perhaps due to the changes in heaven and earth, influenced by these beams of divine light connecting the sky and the ground, the overall [spiritual energy concentration] of the Great Wilderness was gradually increasing.

This change was not obvious and would likely require a long accumulation of time to produce truly significant changes. However, Qin Jin, possessing the Myriad Spirits Body, could keenly detect the difference.

“All signs indicate that the Great Wilderness, enveloped by the divine cauldron restriction, seems to be in a state of [recovery] or even [evolution].

“I just don't know if the Great Wilderness is lagging behind the outside world and will gradually recover to the same level, or if it is evolving towards a higher level.”

“Is this also one of the Immortal Dynasty’s Lord's arrangements?”

As thoughts swirled, the dome of the Sacrificing Spirit Grand Hall opened. He entered, put away the Abyssal Dragon, and his figure disappeared.

*

After leaving his portable base, Qin Jin put on a terminal and softly called out, “Candle Kite.”

After a flash of light, Candle Kite’s petite figure appeared.

Candle Kite, who appeared today, was dressed in a white Martial Artist uniform, looking quite delicate. Upon appearing, she looked at Qin Jin, whose figure was noticeably thinner, and her gaze slightly condensed.

“Help me design and prepare a conditioning plan.”

Qin Jin’s tone was calm: “I’ve made some breakthroughs in my cultivation. Also—Candle Kite, the difficulty level for the array formation course can be further increased.”

“I understand.”

Candle Kite nodded in response. As she replied, data light had already flashed in her eyes, clearly indicating that she was already preparing.

“Can we depart for the second stop on Crystal Branch Star?”

“Anytime.”

Candle Kite smiled slightly: “That place is always open, every moment.”

“While you were cultivating, I had already interfaced with the relevant personnel.”

“In that case, we will depart immediately.”

Qin Jin gave the order.

His time in the Miracle Corridor had not ended, but he was not in a perfect state right now, so he was not in a hurry.

After making all necessary preparations, Qin Jin left his residence and headed to the docking area. The sailing boat set sail.

Inside the starship, Candle Kite was in front, with a light screen suspended beside her, displaying a series of still images.

At a glance, they were all different types of array formations, from small ones that used the body as an array, carving and structuring extraordinary arrays on the human body through special extraordinary materials to guide the flow of power, to large ones that used planets as arrays, setting up defensive force fields on the planet's surface, and so on.

This was exactly the [array formation course] that had been ongoing since Qin Jin made the request.

Candle Kite’s voice was gentle and slowly said: “The Starfire Federation’s array formation development trajectory has always been traceable.”

“As I told you before, initially, the Starfire Federation drew inspiration from the vast Star Sea itself. Some unique places in the Star Sea naturally met the requirements for array formations.”

“However—”

“As the Starfire Federation’s understanding of this direction deepened, it had to open up more directions.”

“These natural array formations are often very vast, and replicating them requires extremely complex conditions and time, leading to significant consumption.”

“During this period, the Starfire Federation explored many directions, ranging from studying extraordinary life forms to investigating various Star Sea ruins. All sorts of methods bloomed.”

“However, since it was the Starfire Federation conducting the integration, there was bound to be a stable main direction to push forward with all its might.”

“It was at this time that the [Spiritual Energy User] became one of the choices.”

“Spiritual energy?”

Qin Jin’s eyebrows raised slightly.

“Yes, spiritual energy.”

Candle Kite spoke eloquently: “Spiritual energy is one of the primordial forces in the universe, and Spiritual Energy Users are one of the most ancient extraordinary professions in the boundless Star Sea.”

“Compared to other civilizations in the Star Sea that have existed for a long time, our Starfire Federation is a newcomer in this regard. When people first ventured into the Star Sea and some were recognized by the Spirit Energy World, becoming Spiritual Energy Users, the Starfire Federation considered it an [ability]. It was only later that the Starfire Federation gained a comprehensive understanding of Spiritual Energy Users.”

“It was at that time that the development of the Starfire Federation’s extraordinary array formation system became linked with Spiritual Energy Users.”

As she spoke, the light screen beside her rapidly changed, performing real-time demonstrations.

“When Spiritual Energy Users manipulate spiritual energy, they often need to outline spiritual energy array formations. This is an excellent reference. Ordinary people cannot use spiritual energy, but they can extract essences from spiritual energy array formations involving different directions, modify them, and try to replace their driving force with other powers to achieve the effects of the array formation.”

“As of today, the Starfire Federation’s array formation system is completely perfected. Super-large, star-domain-level array formations are often born from the combination of natural restricted zone systems and spiritual energy systems.”

“The array formation system is rich in content, difficult to learn and master, but those who can truly achieve something in this field are extraordinary individuals.”

At this point, Candle Kite looked at Qin Jin: “In the Starfire Federation’s Martial Artist system, as one’s Martial Artist realm continuously ascends, lifespan increases. After truly reaching the Martial Saint realm, every Martial Artist’s evolution goal is the same, but in the process of advancing towards it, countless paths have emerged.”

“Regarding array formations, within the Starfire Federation, there is a Martial God who has delved extremely deeply into this area and is widely renowned.”

“You should have heard his name.”

“Which senior is that?”

Qin Jin asked.

“Ten Thousand Tribulations Martial God.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin’s gaze paused.

Ten Thousand Tribulations Martial God, Xi Tianqing.

Starfire Federation Marshal.

He had not only heard of him but had even had a video call with him.

The Martial God’s title was related to himself. Qin Jin had never asked, but after getting to know this senior, he couldn't help but speculate. He had once thought that the name 'Ten Thousand Tribulations' might refer to an achievement like [enduring ten thousand tribulations] to become a Martial God.

However, if this senior’s specialty was related to array formations, then these two words, [Ten Thousand Tribulations], were quite subtle.

“Could it be to make enemies endure ten thousand tribulations?”

Thoughts flashed through his mind.

In front of him, after a general introduction, the light screen beside Candle Kite disappeared, and a serious expression appeared on her small face. At this instant, an extremely unique extraordinary power surged from around her, spreading outwards.

In a moment, strange patterns drawn by extraordinary power appeared simultaneously on the ground and in mid-air, connecting with each other. The extraordinary power, through transformation, exerted a specific effect.

Candle Kite was not a purely ordinary artificial intelligence.

Therefore, the array formation course Qin Jin was taking was also progressive. After completing basic and textual learning, Candle Kite would directly demonstrate, providing an immersive experience to achieve the best learning results.

The entire array formation covered an area of only a few meters in length and width, enveloping Qin Jin within it. A sense of restriction came over him, and at the same time, as the array formation patterns around him connected, beams of light shot directly towards Qin Jin.

The power within was minuscule; after all, it was only meant for Qin Jin to experience it firsthand, not for actual combat.

As the array formation was activated, Candle Kite’s voice followed.

“In the array formation system, to set up an array formation, one often needs to combine many elements to achieve better effects.”

“Pure defense or offense, unless it truly reaches its [pinnacle], will always have flaws.”

Qin Jin listened, nodding slightly.

The light beam swept over, and the moment it struck the field, it was directly disintegrated, without causing any ripples. Qin Jin watched this scene and suddenly said, “Candle Kite, let’s change the course method.”

Candle Kite’s movements stopped, and she looked at him.

Under her gaze, Qin Jin’s brows furrowed slightly. Without any visible action, primordial power emanated from his body at this moment, rapidly outlining. As the power transformed, a barrier as thin as a cicada’s wing formed around Qin Jin.

The light beam struck the barrier, creating ripples.

Candle Kite watched this scene, her figure floating, directly passing through the simple array formation she had set up and entering it. She raised her hand and gently touched the barrier.

Ripples spread.

As the ripples spread, faint patterns appeared on the transparent barrier.

That was her revealing the core of this simple array formation through her abilities.

“You can already directly cast array formations using primordial power?”

Candle Kite’s voice sounded.

Qin Jin nodded: “I’ve gained many new insights and succeeded in doing so.”

What helped him achieve this step was precisely the [Array] Word Secret!

One of the Nine Secrets of Star Seeking!

The dual blessings of the Dao Book and Dao Sound allowed him to sort out himself while gaining much.

“Remarkable.”

Candle Kite expressed genuine admiration: “A Martial Artist’s cultivation is from the inside out. Only after becoming strong themselves can they influence the external environment through primordial power.”

“Many Martial Artists dabble in array formations, but to cast an array formation completely without external aids, one would at least have to be quite advanced within the Martial Saint realm.”

“Qin Jin, I didn’t expect you to achieve this step at the Grandmaster stage.”

“In that case, the specific method of this course will also have to change.”

“Let’s go to the combat room.”

After speaking, Candle Kite turned and floated towards the depths of the starship.

The sailing boat was not large, but though the sparrow is small, it has all its vital organs. The combat room was equipped with defensive measures, suitable for higher-intensity attempts.

Following Candle Kite, Qin Jin’s eyes showed anticipation.

After initially mastering the Array Word Secret, he determined that his research into array formations needed to continue.

The Nine Secrets of Star Seeking, each secret is a direction. Among them, the Action Word Secret is purely a means of travel, but when a cultivator reaches a high realm and cultivates it to its peak, the means become completely unimaginable; breaking through the void is but an easy feat.

And the Array Word Secret is equally complex.

After comprehending its mysteries and entering the Array Word Secret, the first thing Qin Jin gained was a change in his physique!

His immense consumption during this rapid cultivation, besides maintaining that state of extreme comprehension, was also due to the formation of this physique.

Just like the [Myriad Spirits Body] obtained during the Heaven's Blessing.

As thoughts flickered, the professional panel quietly appeared, and Qin Jin’s gaze focused on it.

[Special Physique: Array Formation Body]

This special physique was a special talent. With this physique bonus, his progress in array formations would be twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, as his mastery of the Array Word Secret improved, this special physique would advance accordingly, and he would unearth more abilities, so he naturally wouldn't miss this point.

“Next, in combat, I will have an extra means.”

Thoughts flashed, and he entered the combat room.

Qin Jin and Candle Kite engaged in deeper level drills.

Crystal City was located in the western hemisphere of Crystal Branch Star, and their second destination was in the eastern hemisphere.

The sailing boat sailed along its predetermined route. In the combat room, Qin Jin and Candle Kite engaged in array formation clashes, which were not collisions of power, but exchanges of ideas.

As the artificial intelligence of Martial Abyss, Candle Kite’s accumulation was so profound that even 'erudite' couldn't describe it; she was arguably the best teacher, capable of answering questions from all aspects.

The longer he interacted with her, the more convinced Qin Jin became that Candle Kite could no longer be simply called an [artificial intelligence]; perhaps she should be called a true [extraordinary life form].

At this moment.

The temporary array formation enveloping the two had already become complex. After another exchange, Candle Kite’s voice sounded: “Let’s stop here.”

“We are about to reach our destination.”

“Mm.”

Nodding in response, Qin Jin left the combat room and rested for a while.

The starship landed.

After tidying his belongings, Candle Kite returned to the terminal. After the cabin door opened, Qin Jin stepped onto the gangway, his gaze falling outside.

Outskirts.

This was Qin Jin's first impression. Compared to the incomparably luxurious Crystal City, this was a vast plain, only describable as the outskirts. However, it was extremely special; all the trees and plants on the entire plain, though exceptionally soft, emitted a [crystallized] light under the sunlight, looking extraordinarily beautiful.

And at the end of his vision—

There was a giant crystal statue. The statue’s appearance was neither human nor beast, but rather like a towering giant emblem. The emblem’s pattern was an ancient sailing ship, except its sails were three thin crystal sheets, sparkling brightly.

After a quick glance at the distant statue, Qin Jin’s gaze shifted downwards, finally focusing on the crowd in front.

He was currently in a starship docking area. In front of where he landed, many figures were looking around, comparing what they saw with photos displayed on their terminals.

As Qin Jin looked over, they also looked back.

Leading the way was a young woman with delicate features and rare silver hair. Upon seeing Qin Jin, her eyes lit up. She didn’t speak but raised her hand and manipulated her terminal.

After a few breaths.

Candle Kite’s voice sounded in Qin Jin’s ear.

“They are here to pick you up.”

Qin Jin nodded, descending the gangway. A total of four people, three women and one man, came to greet him, quickly approaching.

Upon getting closer, the leading woman spoke to confirm: “Are you Qin Jin, a student from Wu Yuan Academy?”

“Indeed.”

Hearing the reply, the woman smiled, extended her hand, and said gracefully: “My name is Liu Qin.”

“Our teacher sent us to pick you up.”

“Welcome to Crystal Branch Star, and welcome to our Crystal Domain Academy’s trial grounds.”

Qin Jin reached out and shook her hand.

[Crystal Domain Academy]

The top academy of the Myriad Phenomena Star System!