Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 1042

[ … words ]

Master Gu felt a surge of anger, but upon seeing Mo Hua’s strange expression, he realized he had lost his composure and said apologetically,

“Sorry, young master, I wasn’t talking about you…”

Mo Hua had difficulty speaking and could only nod silently.

Seeing that time was getting on, he could not afford any delay.

Mo Hua thus turned to the matter at hand,

including the Spiritual Artifacts used as Formation media and their relationship with other Spiritual Artifacts.

What were the differences between Formation media?

Which Formations were suitable for which different Formation media?

And so on…

Master Gu, seeing Mo Hua asking such “professional” questions, couldn’t help but see him in a new light, thus he explained more diligently to avoid losing face.

Firstly, was the relationship between Formations and Spiritual Artifacts.

“Formations, Pill, Artifact, Rune, although they are four major categories in Dao Cultivation, they are not completely independent or distinctly separated…”

“As Dao Cultivation developed, different Dao Cultivation industries melded, evolved, and developed with one another…”

“In this, Formation is crucially important…”

Master Gu sighed, “Although I curse those Formation Masters as ‘dog Formation Masters’ who look down on others, I must acknowledge that Formations indeed integrate deeply with various industries and have the most substantial impact…”

“Take Artifact Refining, for example…”

“It goes without saying that the Refining Furnace uses Formations.”

“The Spiritual Artifacts created by Artifact Refiners also mostly incorporate Formations.”

“It’s just that different Spiritual Artifacts use different Formations for different purposes…”

“For Body Cultivators, the internal Formations of their Spiritual Artifacts are intended to reinforce the Artifacts to maintain their hardness or sharpness for close combat killing…”

“Like the Wound-Breaking Blade, Sharp Metal Blade, and so forth…”

“Occasionally, ‘Attribute Spirit Formations’ are also added for attribute suppression. Examples include Flame Blade, Ice Blade…”

“For Spiritual Cultivators, the Formations in their Spiritual Artifacts are mostly similar to ‘Spells’…”

“They are like having learned an additional spell when battling others.”

“However, these artifact Formations can only be activated by a Cultivator’s Spiritual Power, not by Spirit Stones…”

“Also, since the Formations are engraved inside the Spiritual Artifact, they are greatly limited, so the power of the Formations is also significantly weakened…”

“And the ones that can fully unleash the power of Formations are the ‘Formation media’ type of Spiritual Artifacts!”

Master Gu said gravely, then continued,

“This type of Spiritual Artifact might appear as one, but its essence is to exist for ‘Formations’ as ‘Formation media’.”

“It has the highest compatibility with Formation Patterns.”

“It can also completely unleash the power of the Formation without any loss or limitations…”

“It’s just that this type of Formation media is too dependent on both the Formation and the Formation Master.”

“Different Formation Masters, different Formations, the details can vary greatly, and it is challenging to standardize the ‘design’ of Formation media, making them difficult to mass-produce with high risks and uncertain prospects…”

“But the ‘Formation media’ that is refined, in essence, can hardly be considered a ‘Spiritual Artifact,’ so there are relatively few Artifact Refiners willing to research these…”

“As for the relationship between Formation media and Formations…”

“Different types of Formations require different Formation media…”

“For instance, Formation Flags are generally used for reconnaissance, patrolling, Taoist Soldiers’ combat, or directional purposes of vessels…”

“Array Plates find widespread application, basically covering large to small, all kinds of Formations; if you’re unsure of which ‘Formation media’ to use, drawing an Array Plate is always correct…”

“And there are several Formation bases…”

Master Gu tirelessly detailed these to Mo Hua.

Mo Hua listened attentively, taking careful notes.

During this, a disciple named “Dachuan” came over to pour tea, then quietly retreated.

After Master Gu finished, he suddenly remembered a question:

“Young master, why are you asking about Formation media? Are you interested in learning Artifact Refining?”

Mo Hua shook his head, “I can’t learn that…”

“Oh right,” Master Gu glanced at Mo Hua’s small frame, unable to swing a hammer, and nodded, “Then you…”

“I am a Formation Master,” said Mo Hua.

Master Gu’s eyebrows raised in surprise, “You’re a Formation Master? No wonder…”

You…

A Formation Master?!

Master Gu’s heart trembled, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

Had he just been speaking poorly about Formation Masters in front of one?

The corners of Master Gu’s mouth twitched.

Mo Hua appeared unchanged.

Master Gu, feeling somewhat guilty, coughed and emphasized again softly,

“Young master, I really wasn’t speaking about you just now…”

“Master Gu, it’s fine.”

Mo Hua said generously.

Seeing that Mo Hua truly wasn’t taking it to heart, Master Gu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Though he did not know exactly who this young master was, having obtained the seals and letters from both the Shangguan Family and Gu Family indicated he had a substantial backing, so he could not be offended.

Master Gu couldn’t help looking Mo Hua over again.

Mo Hua then asked, “Don’t I look like a Formation Master?”

Master Gu shook his head, “Not really…”

Mo Hua was curious, “What about me doesn’t look like one?”

Master Gu answered thoughtfully, “Usually, Formation Masters aren’t so young, and they generally have worse tempers, pretentious eyes, prouder, or more arrogant…”

A young, broad-minded, good-looking, and likable Junior Formation Master, it was his first encounter indeed.

Quite rare…

Seeing Master Gu complimenting him, Mo Hua let go of his earlier displeasure.

Master Gu pondered for a moment and then, with a bow, honestly said,

“I was wrong this time, my words offensive, please forgive me, young master…”

“If you don’t mind, I invite you to a restaurant in the city as an apology…”