Chapter 39: Revision

Mo Hua wrinkled his eyebrows.

Something wasn't right...

How could the array formation assessment for the third layer of Qi Refining test an array formation with six array patterns? Did the instructor take the wrong test paper?

The instructor shouldn't make this kind of mistake. Could there be some other deeper meaning?

At this time, some disciples were already writing furiously, but they probably didn't know anything and couldn't leave it blank, so they were drawing randomly with their eyes closed.

Mo Hua gathered his thoughts and warned himself:

"Since the instructor used an array formation with six array patterns for the test, there must be a reason. Perhaps it's to let us know how vast and profound the way of array formation is, to keep us from becoming arrogant and complacent..."

Mo Hua calmed his mood, then focused on studying the array formation.

The array formation's name was Fixed Water Array. Its use wasn't clearly stated, but the annotations were complete. Although the array formation included six array patterns, the array patterns were all quite simple, and the structure was also what the instructor often talked about in class; it wasn't considered obscure.

But despite this, it was still not very possible to memorize the array patterns, learn to draw the array formation, and draw out the array formation in such a short time.

If everyone couldn't draw it out, the instructor should grade based on the degree of completion of the array formation.

Mo Hua could only try his best to memorize, drawing as much as he could.

Once he focused on drawing the array formation, time passed very quickly. However, by the time the exam ended, Mo Hua still hadn't finished drawing, only drawing a little over five array patterns. He hadn't carefully checked the five array patterns he had drawn, so he didn't know if there were any errors.

Mo Hua felt a little regretful and also deeply understood that he still had a very long way to go in array formation.

The completed array formations were uniformly sent to Ming De Building on Tong Ming Peak.

The instructors of Tong Xian Gate would all register and correct homework here.

The usually serious Yan Instructor, at this moment, showed anger on his face, looking quite dissatisfied at the middle-aged cultivator in front of him wearing an elder's dao robe from Tong Xian Gate:

"Qian Elder, what is the meaning of this? Didn't we say we would only test the first two array patterns of the Fixed Water Array? Why is the test the entire array formation?"

"The way of array formation is vast and profound. I want to let the disciples understand this point early."

"Then?" Yan Instructor raised an eyebrow.

"Then, they will know the difficulty and retreat, no longer deluding themselves into thinking they can become some array master."

Qian Elder said faintly, "An array formation with six array patterns is the threshold of an array master. An array formation of this difficulty is not something these untalented outer gate disciples can learn."

Yan Instructor suppressed his anger and said, "I am the outer gate instructor. Isn't Qian Elder interfering too much?"

"Yan Instructor, these outer gate disciples cannot become array masters. Teaching them is a complete waste of time."

"Then what?"

Qian Elder's attitude became polite, "Yan Instructor, we all know your level of array formation, and we admire it greatly. But with your talent, teaching these dull outer gate disciples, especially most of them being loose cultivators, don't you feel like you're wasting your talent?"

"What do you mean?" Yan Instructor's gaze slightly condensed.

Qian Elder said solemnly, "As long as Yan Instructor agrees, our Qian family is willing to invite you with generous gifts to become the Qian family's instructor, teaching our Qian family disciples to study array formation. Whether it's spirit stones, spirit objects, or some array formation inheritances, as long as you speak, our Qian family will certainly try to satisfy you."

Yan Instructor's eyelid twitched slightly, but he didn't speak.

Qian Elder paused for a moment, then said again, "Of course, if you are not willing to leave Tong Xian Gate, it doesn't matter. I can recommend you to enter the inner gate and become an elder, teaching inner gate disciples array formation, or even teaching those direct disciples. At that time, the direct descendants of the sect will all respectfully call you 'mister.' Your status may be much higher compared to the sect's general elders."

Yan Instructor was silent, and after a moment, he slowly said, "If I don't agree?"

Qian Elder's face turned cold, "Yan Instructor, why must you be so stubborn?"

"I teach array formation to pass down the dao, not for fame and fortune," Yan Instructor said.

Qian Elder sneered, "Good, you are noble!"

After speaking, he ignored Yan Instructor, flicked his sleeve, and left.

Zhou Old Instructor, who was on the side, then said, "Yan Mister, why are you doing this? The Qian family is powerful, and we cannot offend them."

Yan Instructor sighed, "I just can't stand it. If this continues, the sect and the family will collude, and those bottom loose cultivator disciples will have no way to cultivate the dao."

Zhou Old Instructor also sighed, "When the old sect master was in position, he could still withstand the pressure of the Qian family. Now the old sect master is old and about to retire. Tong Xian Gate is probably going to change..."

Yan Instructor was also worried.

"As I see it, Qian Elder was also quite courteous to you. You are indeed very attentive in teaching these outer gate disciples, but what's the use? Not many can go far on the road of array formation. It's not without reason that loose cultivators don't have array masters."

Zhou Old Mister advised, "Don't make it so that in the end, you can't even be an instructor."

Yan Instructor was unmoved, "As long as I am an instructor for one day, I should do what I should do until the end."

Zhou Old Instructor shook his head and said nothing more.

Yan Instructor sighed again, calmed his mood, and then opened the array formation test papers on the desk.

Even if there was an error in the exam question, he still had to correct it seriously.

Of course, the results were naturally a mess.

Most disciples could only draw out one or two array patterns, and some simply couldn't, drawing some messy things randomly to fool him.

Yan Instructor silently recorded the names of these disciples. It was understandable if they couldn't understand and drew as much as they could, but they couldn't draw randomly just to get by.

There were also some who drew relatively well. These were generally from families with relatively good conditions in Tong Xian City, who had received early enlightenment in array formation from a young age. These disciples could generally draw out three array patterns, which was also generally the limit of the divine sense of cultivators at the third layer of Qi Refining, already considered very good.

Yan Instructor couldn't help but think of Mo Hua. A child of loose cultivator origin like Mo Hua, with extraordinary divine sense talent, was also rare.

Based on Mo Hua's progress, it was estimated he could draw out around four array patterns. If he wasn't lazy during the summer break, he should be able to draw a little more than four.

Yan Instructor was correcting, and finally saw Mo Hua's paper. He opened it and was stunned.

On the paper, five array patterns were neatly drawn, and not only that, the remaining half array pattern was obviously due to lack of time, somewhat sloppy, but the pen strokes were also without any problems.

Yan Instructor wrinkled his eyebrows.

That is to say, Mo Hua, at the third layer of Qi Refining, for the first time drawing the Fixed Water Array, could draw out five and a half array patterns!

Five and a half array patterns ah...

This not only requires experience in array formation and comprehension, but also needs the support of extremely strong divine sense.

Yan Instructor had seen Mo Hua draw array formation before. Although he could draw out four array patterns, it was obviously a bit strenuous, and his divine sense was not abundant enough.

But two months later, he was actually able to draw out five and a half array patterns of the Fixed Water Array.

If this was truly the case, it explained that this child Mo Hua not only had extraordinary innate divine sense, but also an unbelievably fast growth rate of divine sense. And besides the growth of cultivation, cultivators have no method to quickly enhance their divine sense.

Yan Instructor held his breath, staring at Mo Hua's paper with disbelief again, before slowly letting out a breath, muttering, "This is impossible..."

Zhou Old Instructor heard him and saw Yan Instructor looking lost in thought, and couldn't help but say, "Yan Mister, what happened?"

Yan Instructor came back to his senses, his expression slightly changed. He thought for a moment, then said, "Some disciples' array formations were drawn too poorly, I lost my composure for a moment..."

Zhou Old Instructor showed an understanding expression, "Teaching these disciples is indeed not easy. Yan Instructor, you also shouldn't be too serious. You need to cultivate your body and nurture your nature, don't get angry..."

Yan Instructor nodded, but his eyes were still staring at Mo Hua's paper, his emotions fluctuating for a time.