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Chapter 1393: Chapter 1022: Fifth Grade? No Grade! (2)

"If you’re interested, Daoist friend, I have a more practical Immortal Array here. Do you want to take a look?" He thought that even if he comprehended the fake array, it wouldn’t have much use, so it was better to let him look at the storage array—perhaps he could come up with a simplified version.

Are there other Immortal Arrays?

Hao Daqiang stood in awe; Mr. Jiang had so many incredible things in his possession! Even if he let slip one or two for research and comprehension, it would be a rare opportunity!

He led Hao Daqiang to click into the Chaos Trigram Disc space, where an endless array of formations for storing essence extended as far as the eye could see.

"Hiss!" Hao Daqiang fixed his gaze and couldn’t help but take a sharp breath, once again lost in the exquisite formations.

"It’s truly miraculous. The Immortal Array seems even to be able to freeze time!"

"Calm down, calm down, let me see what’s really going on here."

"Earlier, that array had an unfamiliar rune. Could it be something used by Immortals from the Celestial Realm?"

...

He looked again and again, then simply sat down stubbornly before the storage array, resting his chin in his hand, immersed and unable to extricate himself.

Jiang Yuan actually admired the other party’s ability to focus deeply without distractions, living simply and purely, with eyes only on things of interest to him.

"I heard Xie Chenyuan mention that Daoist Hao is a Fifth Grade Array Master?" He looked carefully; the system evaluation didn’t mention it, thinking Fifth Grade might be a little low.

The other person didn’t even turn, laughing heartily: "I’ve always believed that so-called grades are merely troubles brought upon oneself. The path of cultivation should not be restricted by grades, yet society is such, always judging length with grades.

Once, when I met Xie Chenyuan, he asked what grade Array Master I was. I replied ’No Grade,’ thinking he must have misheard. My array has no grade; whether high or low, I just aim to build practical, useful formations, not wasting those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."

It turns out to be No Grade!

Jiang Yuan found this misunderstanding rather amusing, wondering what expression Xie Chenyuan would have after hearing it.

"This is indeed a closed space; it must be inconvenient for Daoist Hao to comprehend here. Why not come back to my small courtyard for a while? There’s a mountain in my courtyard, plenty of space inside. You could build the array within the mountain, and study it any time. How does that sound?"

Never mind anything else, let’s take him home and contract him as a guest, saving the trouble of looking for him later when needed.

Concerning the most valued array, Hao Daqiang immediately grasped the keyword—Build!

Did he say he could build this array in the mountain?

With a curious mindset, he instantly agreed, thinking he must see how the construction is done. If even building this Immortal Array is so effortless, why seek my help? Could you not build something as trivial as the Otherworld Teleportation Array?

They clicked back to the small courtyard, and Hao Daqiang’s doubts instantly vanished as he looked at the paradisiacal courtyard, his mind buzzing. Is this what you call "small courtyard"?!

Certainly, the courtyard on the first tier isn’t quite large, with pavilions, towers, a Divine Tree, and Spirit Pool dazzling the eyes;

The second tier features vast mountains with many palaces nestled among them;

The third tier is endless farmland growing unknown crops, vibrant and flourishing, with no sign of winter’s bleakness;

The expansive fourth tier has majestic and towering mountains stretching one after another, with the highest point adorned by a misty Jade Platform.

"Those city walls within the mountains..." Hao Daqiang immediately recognized, eyes shining with excitement, "are also Immortal Arrays! Buildings as runes, roads as lines—the entire city is one colossal array! Living and cultivating within doubles efficiency, and breathing in and out can activate the array—mutually complementary..."

His gaze moved again, seeing other city walls still in ruins, his voice trembled with excitement, "Nine cities, scattered yet forming a single structure; united, they become an even larger and more exquisite array. If the nine cities are restored...though dense, the currently spiritual energy lacks divinity, it would circulate and flow: the Divine Mountain shall live!"

As he deduced, he continued upward, his voice growing louder, "Yes, yes! Activate this grand array, elevate the mountain’s spiritual energy, consolidate all essence at the top, eventually reviving the stagnant water! Revive the water to nurture Divine Mountain’s flora and fauna—mutually complementary...wonderful, wonderful!"

He suddenly turned to Jiang Yuan, eyes slightly red, "Mr. Jiang, this courtyard of yours is a masterpiece of arrays everywhere! May I ask, how can I live here long-term like those people? With such Immortal Arrays, where else do I need to retreat for cultivation?!"

So the ruins within Divine Mountain had so much to them, no wonder system tasks always urge the restoration of city walls.

Truly, laymen merely enjoy the spectacle, while experts see the intricacies.

"If the Daoist friend wishes to stay, you can be my guest." Jiang Yuan didn’t refuse, pointing upwards, "By becoming my guest, you can reside in the small courtyard, or choose an Aerial Pavilion and live closed-in there."

Only then did Hao Daqiang realize the hidden treasures above, looking up and nearly being overwhelmed by tremendous surprise.

Others view the Aerial Pavilion as but towers and temples amidst the clouds and Immortal Mountains, whereas in an array master’s eyes, it’s an array harmonized precisely, sustaining the Aerial Pavilion’s dreamlike prosperity.

Even the trees blooming on the Immortal Mountain have arrays assisting to maintain their vitality.

"Mr. Jiang, Hao Daqiang would like to become your guest. As long as it doesn’t violate the principles of the Heavenly Dao, you may command me at will!" He knelt on one knee with a resounding thud, paying great respect.

Having studied arrays for half a lifetime, finally stumbling upon such a fortunate encounter, if he didn’t seize the opportunity to delve into the myriad Immortal Arrays, it would be better off dead!

[Request received: Demon Cultivator Hao Daqiang requests to establish a dependent relationship, can be accepted as a guest, process?]

Dealing with pure demons is worry-free, Jiang Yuan clicked to accept him as a guest, now he was one of his own.

He took him to the Aerial Pavilion and assigned him a courtyard; Hao Daqiang surveyed the omnipresent arrays within, feeling like he was dreaming. In one day, he had witnessed numerous Immortal Arrays he had never encountered in his lifetime—it was truly a blessed day!

Jiang Yuan saw him immersed yet again and chose not to disturb him. Currently, there was no pressing need for Hao Daqiang to build a Teleportation Array; better to wait until the Ancient Ten Great Sects had settled before proceeding.

After making a round and returning home, he found he could finally take a rest—those eight avatars were incredibly useful! They handled all the instances he had to personally grind through.

It only cost a few years of lifespan—small price for great convenience.

"Mr. Jiang, Miss Jiu has already helped me calm my kin; I visited the remnants of the ancestral soul at Spiders Valley; their wishes fulfilled, they dispersed." Miss Little Eight arrived gracefully and deeply expressed her gratitude: "Spiders Valley lies in ruins, luckily, I’ve refined the artifact and can control the entire valley, and now must take the rescued kin from Snow Cloud Valley back.

The legacy of Spiders Valley is with me, and in the coming period, I must impart the lost cultivation techniques once again to each tribe.

After achieving this, ensuring everyone’s self-protection ability, I still have to search for other kin’s whereabouts. For a while, I may not be around for Mr. Jiang’s beck and call, but should you need me, feel free to summon me anytime."

[Side quest: Legacy of Spiders Valley]

[Task 4: Assist the new Valley Master of Spiders Valley, rescue the enslaved descendents of the Spider Race, completed. Reward: Life Origin +300 has been issued]

The system didn’t issue new tasks; once a timid, inexperienced young woman who only knew how to sew had now transformed into a Valley Master capable of handling her own affairs. Although throughout the process Jiang Yuan didn’t contribute much, she grew up secluded within the small courtyard as a new talent, creating a slight sense of achievement.

"Then go on, rescuing your kin is the most important." He nodded and smiled: "If you encounter difficulties, don’t shoulder them alone. Tell me, with so many people helping at the small courtyard, Spiders Valley will surely flourish again."

"Thank you for your blessings, and for Mr. Jiang’s great kindness!"

After sending away the grateful Miss Little Eight, Jiang Yuan turned to find Du Li still sitting there.

What happened?

Too overwhelmed by the Heart Mirror’s feedback and became introverted?

"I just received a message from the Alliance Leader." Du Li held the Heart Mirror expressionless, greeting Jiang Yuan with a lifeless tone, "Earlier, I used the Heart Mirror once at the alliance headquarters, causing havoc.

It further provoked some high-ranking, arrogant members, as well as those aware that they could not hide from scrutiny, within the Commerce Association, into despair—leading them to reckless fighting in hopes of seizing power; or they might have thought their talent different from others.

Tens of thousands of demon cultivators rushed toward the Power of the Celestial Dao’s Remnant, attempting to trigger the array and ascend. In the end... none survived, impacting many nearby demon cultivators and Demon Beasts spectating, all vaporized in an instant."