Outside the Grand Hall of Xuantian
Before entering the grand hall, Ye Luqing glanced at the Gongfa Link Diagram.
Besides the three link diagrams she had already maxed out, there were two more that were about to be completed.
[Boundless Divine Sea (Beginner) (4/5), Effect: Slightly increases the capacity of spiritual power in the Divine Palace, reduces the consumption of spiritual power when using Array Arts and Array Techniques (Not Activated)]
[Unstained Spiritual Platform (Beginner) (4/5), Effect: When inside an Array cast by oneself, increases resistance to enemy spiritual attacks (Not Activated)]
Though both link diagrams were only at the beginner level, they could enhance the spiritual capacity and resistance she urgently needed right now.
After all, with her current cultivation at Golden Core Peak, if she encountered an opponent at Nascent Soul Late Stage or even Nascent Soul Peak—one who could manipulate the soul—a mental attack would be enough to overwhelm her.
The Arrays comprising [Boundless Sea of Consciousness]included the Tide-Nurturing Divine Array, Soul-Returning Clarity Technique, Minor Soul Gathering Array, Purifying Thought Whirlpool Technique, and Clear Thought Returning Stream Array.
At present, Ye Luqing had mastered the first four, with only the Clear Thought Returning Stream Array left unlearned.
The same was true for [Unstained Spiritual Platform]—she still lacked the “Spirit Shrine Guardian Mind Technique” to complete the full link diagram.
Ye Luqing entered the grand hall and saw the Grandmaster Sister of Biluofeng—or rather, Biluofeng’s new Elder, Bai He—cultivating within.
This Grandmaster Sister was surrounded by swirling mysterious light, and under the blessing of the world’s power, the Gengjin Qi had almost solidified.
Just looking at her directly made Ye Luqing’s eyes sting.
In the original work, this Senior Sister Bai He cultivated the Five Elements Physique, greatly enhancing the power of the Five Elements Formation.
In the previous life, Senior Sister Bai—who had yet to gather all five elements—was gravely injured by Xiao Qingxuan, who tried to resurrect Ye Luqing using Demonic Arts, even damaging her Dao Foundation.
As a result, she was forever halted at Peak Divine Transformation, unable to advance any further.
However, with Ye Luqing’s interference in this life, such things would not happen again.
Sensing Ye Luqing’s presence, Bai He opened her eyes slightly.
“Junior Sister Ye?”
Though they had only been apart for two days, she felt that Ye Luqing now carried a stronger sense of righteousness—so much so that, even if she was no longer Biluofeng’s Grandmaster Sister, Ye Luqing could fully shoulder that position.
In that moment, her impression of Ye Luqing seemed refreshed, and her favor increased a little more.
Ye Luqing bowed to Bai He and got straight to the point:
“Senior Sister Bai, I want to inscribe Array patterns on this Lingjian, and I’d like your help.”
She took out the Bi Ling Sword.
As an Array Master at the Spirit Transformation realm, Senior Sister Bai He was fully capable of inscribing a top-tier Yin-Yang Meridian Formation.
Bai He was stunned at first, then looked at Ye Luqing with understanding.
“This is for the Competition, right?”
She had heard about Ye Luqing and Ying Qianqian entering the dual formation match of the Competition.
But before reaching the Spirit Transformation realm, Array Masters typically lacked offensive means.
Moreover, neither Ying Qianqian nor Ye Luqing had reached the Nascent Soul realm, so their only hope of victory was to find a unique path.
Ye Luqing nodded, handing the Bi Ling Sword and the diagram of the Yin-Yang Meridian Array to Bai He.
Bai He accepted the Lingjian and sword diagram, nodding slightly.
“Using a sword is a good idea. With Xiao Qingxuan’s guidance, and with Xiao Ying’s sword Dao talent being far above the ordinary, you have a strong advantage.”
At these words, Ye Luqing was taken aback.
“Xiao Ying’s sword Dao talent—is it really that strong?”
This was information she didn’t know, and it wasn’t mentioned in the original story.
Bai He was also momentarily surprised, then remembered Ye Luqing’s loss of memory and explained:
“Xiao Ying’s first destination was Heavenly Sword Peak. When she was tested for talent back then, she ranked number one.”
“So powerful?”
Ye Luqing blinked—this level of prestige was no joke.
Xuanxiao Supreme Sect was a superpower overseen by a Dao Sovereign of the Law Realm.
All who entered were either Heavenly Chosen or possessed deep backgrounds.
Moreover, Heavenly Sword Peak was the trump card of Xuanxiao Supreme Sect—the cream of the crop among Heavenly Chosen.
To take the top spot in such fierce competition, her sword Dao talent could truly be called rare.
At the same time, a question rose in her mind.
If so, why did Xiao Ying come to Biluofeng?
As if seeing through Ye Luqing’s thoughts, Bai He smiled mysteriously.
“She came to Biluofeng because she admired someone.”
“Admired? Who is this person?”
Ye Luqing asked curiously.
Was it Peak Master Bai Yuhan? Or Grandmaster Sister Bai He?
Bai He didn’t answer, instead looking at Ye Luqing with a smile.
“You’ll have to ask her yourself.”
Ye Luqing:……
Bad Senior Sister, why act like a riddle master?
Once her Hehuan Sacred Body was perfected, she would make sure to plant a Union Seed in every troublesome Senior Sister and Junior Sister, controlling them all.
Bai He gently brushed the Bi Ling Sword with her hand. Gengjin Qi carved Array patterns into the sword, but did not damage the sword meridian.
As a master of “Gengjin” among Array Masters, her ability to inscribe Arrays on metal far surpassed her peers.
“All done.”
She returned the Bi Ling Sword to Ye Luqing.
“Thank you, Senior Sister.”
Ye Luqing stroked the Bi Ling Sword with satisfaction and continued:
“Senior Sister Bai, there are two Arrays I want to learn.”
“One is the Clear Thought Returning Stream Array; the other is the Spirit Shrine Guardian Mind Technique. I wonder which Elder on Biluofeng could teach me?”
Techniques could not be lightly taught.
Aside from some basic Techniques on the Sutra Peak, others were either exchanged for points by completing tasks or passed on by an Elder of the Peak.
Even when taught by an Elder, there were restrictions: ordinary Outer Sect Disciples had only three collective teaching opportunities each year; Inner Sect Disciples had six, plus one chance to request a private lesson for a desired Technique.
For Direct disciples, as long as their master had time and was willing to teach, they could learn as much as they wanted.
Conversely, those who secretly learned Techniques without permission would be punished.
Secret learners were not upright and had dubious intentions, which could affect the transmission of a lineage.
If discovered, they would be punished by the Transmission Elder.
“The Clear Thought Returning Stream Array and the Spirit Shrine Guardian Mind Technique…”
“I can teach you the Spirit Shrine Guardian Mind Technique, but as for the Clear Thought Returning Stream Array… only the Peak Master can do that.”
Although it was only a top-tier Array at the mysterious level, its effect was somewhat lackluster, and few people practiced it—only those as knowledgeable as Dao Sovereigns would bother.
At this point, Bai He frowned slightly.
“The Peak Master is not on the Peak right now. You’ll have to wait until she returns.”
Since last night, Bai Yuhan’s presence had vanished.
Not only on Biluofeng—Bai He couldn’t sense Bai Yuhan anywhere in the entire sect.
Clearly, she had seen her just yesterday afternoon, and Bai Yuhan always informed her before leaving.
Even for an Immortal Lord at the Tribulation Crossing realm, it was impossible to make a Dao Sovereign of the Law Realm disappear so completely.
‘Mother, where did you go…’
Leaving the Grand Hall of Xuantian, Ye Luqing returned to the courtyard by Azure Water Lake.
According to the original story, her white-clad master either remained on Biluofeng or was severely tested by Feng Linyi’s sword Qi.
The news of Feng Linyi emerging from seclusion last night had already spread throughout Xuanxiao Supreme Sect, so Bai Yuhan’s whereabouts were clear.
She could only hope that the Sect Master’s investigation of her master’s sword Qi would end before the Sect-wide Tournament was over, allowing her to complete another Gongfa Link Diagram.
Back in the courtyard, she began to cultivate the Spirit Shrine Guardian Mind Technique that Senior Sister Bai He had passed to her.
This Array was of the same grade as the Yiqi Sword Formula—both were top-tier Techniques at the mysterious level.
But having already grasped the Technique during her Senior Sister’s teaching, she fully mastered the Spirit Shrine Guardian Mind Technique within less than an hour of practice.
Seeing the [Unstained Spiritual Platform (Beginner) (5/5)]link diagram filled, she let out a breath of relief.
With this, she could finally feel some confidence even when facing cultivators at Nascent Soul Late Stage.