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Mo Hua followed Mister Zhuang and stepped into the Zhanzhen Pavilion.

He then saw the vast Zhanzhen Pavilion, richly decorated, with cultivators filling the hall.

On the hall were three old men, white-haired and aged, with profound cultivation, emitting a spiritual power that was extremely oppressive.

Golden Core!

It was Mo Hua’s first time seeing a Golden Core cultivator, and he was a little nervous.

However, he then thought that he was Mister Zhuang’s disciple and could not weaken his Master’s momentum, so he learned from Mister Zhuang, raised his small head, and put on an arrogant expression.

Bai Zisheng and Bai Zixi were calm.

The Bai family was a major power, and a few Golden Cores were not enough to move them.

The Great Elder raised his hand, indicating everyone to be quiet, then stood up, bowed from afar, and said, “Mister Zhuang.”

Mister Zhuang nodded slightly.

The Great Elder said, “Please!”

Mister Zhuang then sat on the high platform on the other side, facing the three Golden Core cultivators from afar.

Mo Hua and the other two stood respectfully behind Mister Zhuang.

After sitting down, the Great Elder went straight to the point and said:

“Mister Zhuang, can the Dao Discussion Meeting begin?”

Mister Zhuang said indifferently, “Yes.”

“Quite a large stage…” The Great Elder was displeased in his heart, but he didn’t show it on his face. Instead, he had a solemn expression, faced the crowd of disciples, and loudly said:

“Our Five Elements Sect is established on array methods.”

“Now we have honored guests who have come from afar to discuss the Dao and exchange array methods, which is truly a fortunate event…”

“Since we are discussing the Dao with array methods, and sparring and exchanging, according to the ancestral teachings, there are naturally rules.”

“First compare array principles, second compare array methods, third compare array learning. Array principles encompass all things, array methods have mysteries in the brushwork, array patterns, array hubs, array eyes, they complement each other, array learning…”

This set of opening remarks was said by the Great Elder in a dry and lengthy manner.

Mister Zhuang was a little tired, so he directly said, “No need.”

The Great Elder paused, and the other cultivators also showed surprise in their eyes.

“Too troublesome,” Mister Zhuang shook his head, “Keep it simple…”

His gaze condensed slightly, he looked around, and his tone was flat, containing disdain:

“All of you refining qi disciples present, everyone, regardless of whether you are from the Five Elements Sect or not, all come up directly…”

“No matter what we compare, as long as anyone can surpass my disciple, we won’t learn this Five Elements Spirit Array.”

The Zhanzhen Pavilion was dead silent.

Then the whole hall erupted.

Arrogant!

Truly too arrogant!

The Great Elder’s face flushed red.

Beside him, Sect Master Chu and Old Ancestor Shen also showed cold light in their eyes.

All the array masters sitting below were indignant.

This was simply not putting the Five Elements Sect… no, the array masters of the entire Da Li Mountain State, in their eyes!

Mo Hua, behind Mister Zhuang, also opened his mouth involuntarily.

Master is originally like this…

So arrogant…

He and Mister Zhuang spent time together day and night, yet he still thought Mister Zhuang was always gentle and elegant, graceful, kind and approachable, easygoing…

On the contrary, Bai Zisheng and Bai Zixi were not surprised at all.

“Good!”

The Great Elder was furious in his heart and gritted his teeth.

You are seeking death!

Don’t blame us for bullying you!

There were hundreds of disciples in the field, gathering heavenly talents from the families and sects of Da Li Mountain State, almost all of whom were array method geniuses.

You, with just three disciples, want to win against so many people?

Wishful thinking!

“Who will go first?” The Great Elder said coldly.

A disciple wearing a blue robe sitting below stood up and said, “This disciple is not talented, but is willing to spar with the honored guest in array methods.”

This had been arranged beforehand.

This disciple had the strength of a nearly first-grade array master, and could rank among the top five among the younger generation of array masters in the Five Elements Sect.

The Great Elder nodded slightly and looked towards Mister Zhuang.

Mister Zhuang smiled lightly and patted Mo Hua’s shoulder.

Mo Hua then stepped out from the crowd, his voice clear, saying:

“I will compare!”

Although it was expected, the Great Elder still asked, “What about your senior brother and senior sister? They won’t compare?”

In front of the Golden Core cultivators, Mo Hua was still a little nervous.

“Can’t lose Master’s face…”

“Can’t lose Master’s face…”

Mo Hua silently recited in his heart twice, then followed Mister Zhuang’s way, raised his head and chest, and pretended to be “arrogant” saying:

“You are not qualified to compare with my senior brother and senior sister!”

“First pass my level!”

Such a young child, with such a big tone!

The disciples of each sect and clan sitting below were even more angry.

The three Golden Core cultivators, on the contrary, had calm expressions.

Mo Hua’s words were arrogant, but he was obviously a little nervous and lacked confidence.

After all, he was young and inexperienced, and in front of these old foxes, he eventually revealed a bit of timidity.

The three Golden Core old ancestors, therefore, looked down on Mo Hua a little.

The Great Elder looked towards Mister Zhuang and sought his opinion, saying:

“Mister Zhuang, what should we compare?”

Mister Zhuang said lightly, “Whatever.”

The Great Elder coldly snorted in his heart, “Good! Then follow the rules of the Five Elements Sect!”

“First, compare first-grade array methods!”

Leaving aside the verbose array principles, they would directly draw array methods hands-on, showing their true skills with the brush. First, they would use a first-grade array method to test the waters and see how capable this small array master was.

“First-grade Heavy Water Array, limited to one hour, compare who draws better.”

After the Great Elder finished, he looked at Mo Hua and asked, “Little friend, what do you think?”

Mo Hua hesitated for a moment.

Heavy Water Array?

What kind of array method is this?

He didn’t seem to have learned it…

However, as long as it was a first-grade array method, it shouldn’t be a big problem…

Mo Hua nodded, “Okay.”

The Great Elder nodded slightly.

Although he said it was a test, there was also something to it.

This Heavy Water Array was a treasured first-grade array method of the Five Elements Sect. Its function was obscure, it was not widely spread, not many people learned it, and it was relatively difficult to learn.

Except for the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, other array masters basically didn’t know it.

He deliberately picked it out as an exam question.

If this little disciple of Mister Zhuang had learned it, then there was nothing to be done, and he could only say that his array method knowledge was indeed broad.

Everyone discusses victory or defeat with array methods.

But if he didn’t know it, then he would essentially lose.

One hour, including learning and drawing, was simply not enough time.

The Great Elder snorted coldly.

Originally, testing this array method could also be considered “winning without martial virtue”.

But now that Mister Zhuang was so arrogant and made such a big claim, then it was not unfair for him to follow suit and use this biased exam question.

Mo Hua and the blue-robed disciple of the Five Elements Sect came to the field, one person one table, separated by several zhang, with an array method shield so their eyes could not see and their divine sense could not pry.

Of course, in front of the three Golden Cores and a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators in the field, they couldn’t play any tricks either.

After a while, someone distributed the array diagrams.

Mo Hua took a look at the array diagram and frowned.

Heavy Water Array…

He really hadn’t learned it.

The array patterns were a little unfamiliar, but the array hub was simple, and the requirement for divine sense was also slightly high, above nine patterns, but less than ten patterns.

The overall difficulty was actually similar to the first-grade Melting Fire Array.

Mo Hua assessed it once, then his heart settled down and he became a little happy.

Unexpectedly, in comparing array methods, he could still learn a new array method…

Earned!

Mo Hua then began to concentrate, staring at the Heavy Water Array diagram, while looking at the array hub, while memorizing the array patterns, and at the same time deriving the spiritual power trajectory in his heart.

And on the other side, the blue-robed disciple had already started drawing.

The Heavy Water Array was a treasured array method of the Five Elements Sect, and he had learned it early. In these past few days, he had practiced it many times through the guidance of the Great Elder, and it was already familiar to him.

It was equivalent to the examiner leaking the exam questions before the exam and letting him memorize the answers more than ten times.

So at this time, he was at ease drawing the Heavy Water Array.

Mo Hua was looking at the array diagram, and the blue-robed disciple was drawing the array method.

The Great Elder saw clearly from above and nodded slightly.

He could now confirm that this small array master had not learned the Heavy Water Array!

The Great Elder was delighted in his heart.

First victory.

They should win this first round.

When this small array master lost, then it would be his senior brother and senior sister’s turn.

He wanted to see how good the array methods of Mister Zhuang’s two outstanding disciples were.

Time passed by bit by bit…

Half an hour later.

The blue-robed disciple had already drawn most of it.

And Mo Hua finally finished looking at the Heavy Water Array.

After looking, he started drawing.

As soon as Mo Hua started drawing, the Great Elder noticed and his heart moved slightly:

“Knowing that time is not enough, can only force himself to draw?”

The Great Elder understood in his heart.

That year, when he participated in the array master grade determination, he encountered an array method he didn’t know, and he did the same thing.

Time was almost up, he couldn’t hand in a blank paper.

Draw as much as you can.

Perhaps, you can still guess a few array patterns right…

The experienced Great Elder indicated that he understood very well.

But as he looked, he was slightly surprised:

“This small array master… putting everything else aside, at least looking at the penmanship and the momentum of drawing the array, it still looks quite good…”

Another small half an hour passed.

The blue-robed disciple had already put down his pen. He carefully checked it again and nodded satisfactorily.

The array method was complete, and the array patterns were smooth.

Everything that should be there was there.

Although there were some flaws, they were just tiny flaws in perfect jade, which didn’t have much impact.

This was already a super performance, not disappointing the Great Elder’s expectations!

The blue-robed disciple was ambitious and complacent.

On the other side, Mo Hua had also finished drawing. After checking it once, he slightly shook his head.

It was the first time drawing, and the penmanship was not skilled enough. He could only draw strictly according to the array diagram, being overly rigorous, but lacking charm and some flavor.

But it was still acceptable.

Let’s hand it in and see.

The two of them sealed the array methods and then handed in their papers.

These two sealed array methods were then placed in front of the Great Elder and the other two.

The Great Elder looked at Mister Zhuang.

Mister Zhuang said, “You look.”

The Great Elder nodded and first looked at the array method handed in by his own sect’s disciple.

He was relieved with just one look.

He drew well!

It was even better than when he taught him before.

He indeed put in a lot of effort.

Then he impatiently opened Mo Hua’s array method.

He frowned with just one look.

Array method?

How is it just an array diagram?

He flipped down again, and was stunned again.

Two identical array diagrams?

After carefully distinguishing, the Great Elder discovered that among them, one had fresh ink and used different ink, but the penmanship was too neat, the array patterns were exactly the same, as if carved from the same mold, looking like two array diagrams at first glance.

The Great Elder’s heart trembled.

The array method drawn by this small array master is identical to this array method sample diagram?

Cheating?

But in front of their three Golden Core cultivators, how could he possibly cheat?

The Great Elder carefully looked again, and after seriously confirming, he had to admit that these neat and rigorous array patterns were indeed drawn by that small cultivator with his hand…

The Great Elder took a deep breath, and his gaze towards Mo Hua became solemn.

To be able to draw to this extent, this array method must have been practiced countless times.

And to be able to practice an unpopular array method to such a proficient level…

He was indeed Mister Zhuang’s disciple, he had some skill.

Immediately, he thought of the previous matter, and was displeased in his heart.

“This little brat, before, he stared at the array diagram and looked for a long time, pretending not to know it, was he acting for me?”

“Teasing me?”

Terrible character!

Although talented, he had no virtue!

The Great Elder evaluated in his heart.

Sect Master Chu and Old Ancestor Shen, seeing Mo Hua’s array method, were also secretly surprised.

“Although it’s overly neat and lacks charm, with more of a craftsman’s feel, but at such a young age, to be able to draw stroke by stroke to this level, it’s already very good.”

At least it was better than the array method drawn by the Five Elements Sect disciple.

The Great Elder again compared the Heavy Water Array drawn by the blue-robed disciple before, and sighed slightly.

Although their disciple drew well, he just drew it.

There were also many flaws in his penmanship.

It was okay if they didn’t compare.

Once they compared, it was not good.

In the matter of array methods, good is good, and not good is not good.

In front of so many array masters, especially in front of Mister Zhuang, the Great Elder could only admit defeat:

“This round…”

The Great Elder paused, thought for a long time, and then remembered the name of this small array master.

It seemed that this name was extremely easy to be ignored and difficult to remember.

“…Mo Hua, slightly wins.”

Mo Hua’s expression brightened.

The blue-robed disciple was defeated and dejected, completely unable to understand how he lost and where he lost.

Mo Hua finished drawing the array method and warmed up, no longer nervous.

He won the first battle and brought honor to his Master.

Moreover, he also learned a new array method – the Heavy Water Array, which was given to him by the Five Elements Sect for free.

Mo Hua was very satisfied in his heart and looked forward to the following matches even more.

In the magnificent Zhanzhen Pavilion, filled with cultivators.

Mo Hua lay on the high desk, swinging his small legs, his eyes bright as he said:

“What else to compare?”

The Great Elder’s eyebrow twitched. He actually felt a faint oppressive feeling from the innocent and lively Mo Hua.

His gaze condensed slightly, he thought for a moment, and said in a deep voice:

“Compare pen speed!”

Mo Hua was startled, then understood.

Just compare who draws faster.

The pen speed of an array master is also important.

The faster array methods are drawn, the more array methods can be drawn, whether in constructing large-scale cultivation projects, cultivation production, Dao soldier conquest, or cultivator battles…

As long as it involves the application of array methods.

Drawing array methods one point faster gives one point advantage.

Especially when array masters duel, if others have already set up their array methods, and you are still puffing and panting drawing array patterns, then you can only draw the unfinished array method in your next life…

But discussing pen speed was also Mo Hua’s strong point.

The Heaven Derivation Art enhanced his control of divine sense.

Initially in Tongxian City, he built the refining tool workshop and the refining pill workshop, and later built the Five Elements Slaughter Demon Great Array. He did all of these array methods by himself, like working as ten people.

Not to mention that he had now also comprehended the Spirit Hub Array.

“Come on!”

Mo Hua said expectantly.

He wanted to know if the Five Elements Sect would still let him learn any array methods for free.

The Great Elder frowned, feeling something was not right, but he could only grit his teeth and wave his hand.

From the crowd, a gold-robed disciple walked out and sat opposite Mo Hua.

He was thin and tall, with high, upturned eyebrows, looking a little arrogant.

Array diagrams were also distributed.

Mo Hua took a look and was a little disappointed.

It was a Sharp Gold Array.

He had learned this array method.

He didn’t get a new array method for free…

Mo Hua was a little regretful.

Since he had learned it, let’s not waste time and finish it quickly…

After the Great Elder said “begin,” Mo Hua and the gold-robed disciple started drawing together.

The gold-robed disciple drew very fast.

His spiritual root was special, affinity with gold spiritual power, so he drew all gold system array methods smoothly, twice as fast as others.

No disciple in the entire Five Elements Sect drew gold system array methods faster than him.

He was also appreciated by the Great Elder for this reason.

The gold-robed disciple was full of confidence and wrote with a flourish…

But he had not drawn many array patterns when he heard a clear, slightly childish voice say:

“I’m done!”

The gold-robed disciple’s hand shook, and he pressed down a stroke, smearing a large patch of gold ink on the paper.

But he had no time to care about this.

He stiffly turned his neck and saw Mo Hua sitting in the chair, gently swaying his body, with an excited expression, waiting to hand in his paper.

The gold-robed disciple was a little unbelievable.

How long has it been?

Just finished drawing?

And when Mo Hua placed the finished array method in front of him, the Great Elder’s expression became even more serious.

Not a bit different, it was indeed the Sharp Gold Array.

The Great Elder was stunned.

Even Sect Master Chu and Old Ancestor Shen beside him had not recovered.

Too fast.

They only saw Mo Hua take his pen, dip in ink, lower his pen, then brush brush brush, like playing, and in just a few strokes, the Sharp Gold Array was finished…

This was a first-grade array method.

A first-grade array master, drawing a first-grade array method, could draw so fast?

Is this really the standard a first-grade array master can have?

The three Golden Core old ancestors were silent for a long time, unable to say a word.

Mo Hua was getting a little bored waiting, so he asked:

“What else to compare?”

The sooner they finished comparing, the sooner he could help Master regain face and learn the first-grade thirteen-pattern absolute array.

What else to compare?

Mo Hua’s voice was clear, with some composure.

This time, not only the Great Elder, but also Sect Master Chu and Old Ancestor Shen faintly felt pressure from the refining qi small cultivator in the field…

(End of this chapter)