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Chapter 1392: Chapter 1022: Fifth Grade? Grade-less!

"Leisure Sect?"

Hao Daqiang indeed remains indifferent to matters beyond array formations. After pondering for a while, he nodded and said, "I have heard Ugly Slave mention it. He said that the Sect Leader of the Leisure Sect is a genius in array formations.

In my life, I love exploring the wonders of array formations. Learning of such a genius, I indeed had the intention to let him recommend him to me. However, Ugly Slave kept finding excuses. I thought he might have a personal agenda, maybe feeling that he couldn’t learn more from me and wanted to go seek him out, so I didn’t ask further.

Why? Is there an Evil Cultivator in the Leisure Sect? Mr. Jiang, feel free to speak your mind."

The Communication Stone remained silent, and he vaguely sensed something was amiss.

Jiang Yuan didn’t say much, stood up, and said, "Why not ask Daoist friend to move to another small space to take a look at the array formations there, and we can then discuss matters regarding Ugly Slave in detail."

Hao Daqiang, filled with questions, was quickly taken to the "Holy Land" of the deep pool.

The trophies amassed from looting Snow Cloud Valley were piled up in Immortal Peak and Divine Wood Forest, leaving the untouched deep pool for him to thoroughly examine the traces of array formations.

The Evil Cultivators from Leisure Sect had not yet activated the deep pool, and Jiang Yuan had already seized it.

Now, presented to Hao Daqiang in its original form, he was immediately drawn to the massive array at the entrance, his eyes lit up shining as he fixated on the glowing array, his expression growing increasingly fervent as if the purpose of this trip was cast aside.

"Who constructed this array? So exquisite!" His feet felt rooted to the spot, standing there motionless, completely absorbed in the strange array formations he had never witnessed before.

With his wealth of experience and profound insight into array formations, he immediately discerned that this array could only exist in the heavens. An array master of the mundane world could not have constructed it!

"An Immortal’s technique, the one who built this array must be an Immortal!" Hao Daqiang was somewhat obsessed, kneeling on the ground, gently caressing the lines of the array with his hands, attempting to comprehend its profound meaning.

Jiang Yuan: ...

Encountering a Demon Cultivator so absorbed in his craft for the first time, he felt a little exhausted.

"Daoist Hao, should we go and see the other arrays first, what do you think?" He bent down and raised his voice, fearing that the other might not hear him.

Yet, Hao Daqiang, deeply focused and immersed in the perfection of the array, indeed did not hear him, mumbling to himself without anyone knowing what he was saying.

He had to ask two more times.

Hao Daqiang suddenly raised his head, looking at Jiang Yuan with eyes gleaming with a mix of brightness and madness, "Meeting Mr. Jiang is truly a blessing of three lifetimes! May I humbly request to allow me to stay here and delve, comprehend this array? Rest assured, I won’t look for free!

Whether it’s restoring the array you want or constructing the Otherworld Teleportation Array, I’m willing to devote my all! No charge, the only compensation is to let me guard this Immortal Array, how about it?"

Seeing his slightly nonsensical speech, Jiang Yuan felt both laughing and crying, nodded and said, "Daoist friend, if you like it, of course, you can. However, we must first take care of other trivial matters, come with me."

"What trivial matters? Where else are there trivial matters?" Given permission, Hao Daqiang’s excitement darkened his expression even more, looking puzzled at what could be more mention-worthy than comprehending the array?

Jiang Yuan pointed to the colorful water surface, where tribulation crossing platforms floated like lotus leaves.

Before he could speak, Hao Daqiang took a glance and frowned slightly, "Eh? This is an array constructed by Ugly Slave, undoubtedly, it must be him! Fool, fool! How many times must I say it, always making such flashy, impractical things, his vanity unchecked, hopeless for attaining the Great Dao in this life."

"No, why did Ugly Slave construct so many tribulation crossing arrays here? Who would be so full as to have so many cultivators cross tribulations at the same time? What on earth is this for?"

He looked at the tribulation crossing platforms in the water, then turned his head to the gigantic Immortal Array not far away, seemingly understanding something, "Though the array hasn’t been activated, its purpose seems... so many cultivators crossing tribulations... could it be an Evil Cultivator’s method?!"

After all, what righteous cultivator would choose to collectively cross tribulations in a small space, cooperating with that mysterious array, surely there must be a secret not presentable!

"Since Daoist friend has already confirmed that these arrays were indeed constructed by Ugly Slave, I will not hide it any further." Jiang Yuan took a bottle of essence from his Storage Bag, "This is the Life Essence refined by the evil cultivators of the Leisure Sect using evil techniques, transforming mortals or cultivators.

Injecting it into that array, once activated, it allows the Evil Cultivator within to be shrouded in a seemingly genuine, deceptive life aura. Thereby avoiding Heavenly Dao’s punishment, allowing the Evil Cultivator to successfully cross tribulations under the guise of ordinary cultivators."

Hao Daqiang’s face turned slightly pale, "A brilliant trick to steal the heaven’s secret! Ugly Slave... a willing accomplice to evil, Mr. Jiang, please inform me where he is now, I need to clean house."

Jiang Yuan coughed lightly twice, "Thanks to his advantage as an Array Master, Ugly Slave held a transcendent position within the Evil Cultivator organization Leisure Sect, he and many evil cultivators have already been properly dealt with. Previously hearing you mention your disciple Ugly Slave, to avoid misunderstandings, I specifically clarified this matter, hoping for your understanding."

"Everyone has their fate, he is the architect of his own downfall, no need for Mr. Jiang to be concerned." Hao Daqiang remained emotionally steady, nodded and said, "Back then, I took pity on him, saved a life, it was my benevolence. I’ve done what I wanted to do, raised him, taught him the foundation to stand, having a clear conscience.

His choice to fall into evil is his business, nothing to do with me, thus meeting his demise is his due consequence.

Many thanks to Mr. Jiang for cleaning house for me! My ties with that master-disciple have been severed, no attachments remain, may I humbly request Mr. Jiang to allow me to study the Immortal Array here?"

In the line of sight, a "Hao Daqiang Favor +100" floated by leisurely, leaving Jiang Yuan slightly bewildered.

Is this favor a token of gratitude for cleaning house?