Thus, Mo Hua nominally became the “little senior brother” for all the Taixu Gate disciples in this session.

The disciples felt complicated emotions and displayed various expressions.

Mo Hua, who had always kept a low profile, also felt a sense of being put on a roasting fire, a little uneasy, and somewhat bewildered.

At that moment, he truly doubted.

Could his father or mother be a relative of Elder Xun who was lost outside?

Was he Elder Xun’s grandson, or perhaps even more generations removed?

Otherwise, why was Elder Xun so good to him?

Mo Hua was a little confused.

“But from the actual perspective of the cultivation world, general custom-made spiritual tools have many unresolved problems like costs, forms, especially array formations, and so on, so fundamentally they cannot be mass-produced…”

Young in age, high in comprehension, extremely talented, and very diligent.

“Yes.” Master Gu nodded, then explained to Mo Hua:

“The higher the cultivation, the more exquisite the array formations, the stronger the ability, the more things you can do in the future.”

Master Gu said with some emotion.

This is what Elder Xun said, that as the little senior brother, he should possess an air and breadth of being able to “see all mountains small at a glance.”

Over a thousand gazes, like ten thousand arrows firing simultaneously, all looked towards Mo Hua at once.

“Your array formations, although already quite good, are still not enough. You need to learn more and practice more. The more you learn, the better; the more solid your practice, the better.”

“The Kunpeng accumulates momentum waiting for heaven’s mandate, only then can it stir up the whirlwind and rise, carrying the blue sky on its back, breaking through the nine heavens.”

“Array formations serve spiritual tools; the functions of array formations are led by spiritual tools.”

“An array master, fundamentally cannot draw several array formations in one day.”

“You must remember, you are a disciple of Taixu Gate, one of Qianxue’s eight great gates. From now on, you are also the ‘little senior brother’ of the entire session of Taixu disciples…”

These several disciples, therefore, became much more humble.

Elder Xun glanced at Mo Hua, sighed, and said tolerantly:

Elder Xun simply did not dare to think.

And Mo Hua was unresponsive to criticism, letting some provocative words go in one ear and out the other, not caring in the slightest.

And Master’s “learn to use” teaching, Mo Hua also did not forget.

“In this situation, you just need to perfectly match with specific materials, specific sizes, specific forms, and specific processes, to integrate with array formations.”

Mo Hua was a little hard to believe for a moment, “A second-grade high-rank array diagram, huh?”

Master Gu was a little surprised, nodded and said:

“Correct, but precisely because general custom-made spiritual tools cannot be mass-produced, they are called ‘custom-made spiritual tools’ to distinguish them from ‘standard spiritual tools’.”

If he were to learn for several decades or a hundred years again, and wait until Mo Hua truly grows up, his cultivation is a bit higher, and his array formations reach what level…

“Custom-made spiritual tools are different. The costs are high, the forms are special, and the functions are also special. The array formations on them are too difficult for general array masters, so they can almost never be mass-produced.”

“Your cultivation is still too low… at least you need to cultivate to the Foundation Building mid-stage.”

Elder Xun bit down heavily on the three words “little senior brother,” emphasizing it once, to reinforce this understanding in Mo Hua.

If they didn’t finish their homework, their array formations assessment would naturally receive a poor evaluation, which would affect their year-end evaluation, and thus further affect their status within their families.

But this group of disciples forgot, Elder Xun had already given his word:

Mo Hua wrinkled his brow, “Because of problems in the cultivation world?”

Mo Hua thought for a moment, then slowly nodded.

What shocked them even more was that Elder Xun actually allowed Mo Hua’s actions.

If double didn’t work, then triple.

Mo Hua’s gaze jolted, as if thoughtful.

If he was not present, or not teaching, the entire preaching room was subject to Mo Hua’s word.

During rest days, Mo Hua would make a trip to Qingzhou City, greet Aunt Wan, and if there was an opportunity, meet Master Gu again and chat about matters related to array media.

This “little senior brother” named Mo Hua, appeared gentle and weak on the surface, fair and tender, with a pure face, looking very easy to bully.

With Taixu Gate as the center, the furthest he went was Qingzhou City, which was not beyond the border of Qianxue state.

Mo Hua sighed.

Elder Xun’s gaze turned cold, “I checked the Merit Pavilion, most of your current merits are earned from drawing array formations.”

“Then are there spiritual tools specially for array formations?”

Everyone maintained a kind of “well water does not offend river water” balance between them.

His range of activity was limited only within the border of Qianxue state.

Elder Xun seemed to see through Mo Hua’s worries, then said:

Mo Hua indeed straightened his chest and lifted his head, full of confidence.

“Altering the patterns of heaven and earth, reversing heavenly fate, and not just merely killing several evil cultivators or demon cultivators…”

“Don’t keep running outside; it’s easy to get distracted.”

“Like this, you stay in the sect and peacefully learn array formations and array diagrams… I will give them all to you, no need for you to spend merits to buy them again.”

Under Mo Hua’s full concentration, not only did he learn array formations quickly, but his practice was also exceptionally solid.

Elder Xun saw that Mo Hua’s expression was still hesitant, then thought that he couldn’t just “house arrest” him, he also needed to give some benefits to prevent the child from holding resentment, then again broke the rules and said:

In a flash of lightning, he finally understood why Elder Xun had been so angry a few days ago, and still looked like he wanted to find trouble with him.

The disciples were shocked.

They also did not dare to lay hands on Mo Hua within the sect.

“Little Young Master indeed has a quick mind and meticulous thoughts…” Master Gu first habitually praised Mo Hua slightly and deliberately, then said:

“Whether it’s array media or spiritual tools, they are all just categories for cultivation development, customized by cultivators themselves…”

After this period of cultivation, he could feel that his cultivation was slowly growing.

You are only the “little senior brother,” not a teacher, let alone an elder. Where do you get such great power?!

Thus, some disciples reported this matter to Elder Xun.

Mo Hua felt a little guilty.

“Moreover, I am not letting them shout ‘great senior brother,’ just ‘little senior brother.’ What’s the problem…”

Sword array!

The bottleneck for promoting to Foundation Building mid-stage was also within sight.

Generally speaking, Mo Hua was too lazy to reason with them.

In the calm sect life, the only thing not boring was that the disciples of the same session, because they were dissatisfied with him being the “little senior brother,” deliberately came to find fault.

And whenever Elder Xun had free time, he would call Mo Hua to his side, test and teach him some principles of array formations based on the five elements and eight trigrams, and check the progress of his array formations practice.

He couldn’t leave the border of Qianxue state, so no rewards.

After being tormented for a period like this, gradually, they also had a measure in their hearts.

“Hmm.” Master Gu nodded, “The usual spiritual tools in the cultivation world are all ‘standard spiritual tools.’ For these spiritual tools, the refining materials, sizes, processes, and adapted array formations are all fixed and have their own norms.”

“And one more thing…” Elder Xun looked at Mo Hua, and suddenly said again, “I know about the Fire Buddha incident.”

His comprehension was extremely fast, and at the same time, his foundation was also extremely solid.

Regarding array media matters, if Mo Hua had questions, Master Gu’s words were exhaustive, and for some of Mo Hua’s requests, he also had to respond.

Mo Hua truly dared to “abuse power for personal gain,” and the key was that Elder Xun truly protected him.

Mo Hua was suddenly stunned, opening his mouth wide.

Elder Xun saw that Mo Hua’s gaze was clear, obviously having remembered his words, and nodded slightly, then said:

“So, from now on, you just cultivate peacefully and learn array formations. You are not allowed to leave the border of Qianxue state.”

Mo Hua’s expression froze.

Mo Hua had a shocked look on his face.

Elder Xun said silently in his heart.

Done, the old background was completely checked.

“Hating evil as an enemy, eliminating demons and guarding the Dao, these are all good things, but you are still small after all. No need to rush to do these dangerous things.”

“You draw array formations very quickly. Going outside to do rewards doesn’t earn you as many merits as drawing several more array formations…”

Although he didn’t regard Mo Hua as the “little senior brother” in his heart, at least he was polite on the surface, and his attitude was acceptable.

Although it was somewhat boring, he could always learn new array formations, and Mo Hua also enjoyed it.

Elder Xun didn’t say it out loud, but in his heart, he exclaimed endlessly every time.

The disciples left one after another, and in the vast preaching room, only Elder Xun and Mo Hua were left.

They didn’t dare during teaching time.

“As of now, you still need to improve your cultivation and learn array formations.”

Moreover, regardless of winning or losing, he was always the little senior brother. There was no need to compete with them; the effort was not rewarding.

Master Gu nodded and said: “Putting aside low-end standard spiritual swords, truly upper-grade spiritual swords, and even some life-bound magic treasure spiritual swords, their refining methods are all secrets passed down from generation to generation.”

Foundation Building initial stage cultivation, seventeen patterns Foundation Building later stage divine sense, capable of learning second-grade high-rank array formations. This absurd talent, as a little senior brother of array formations, is more than enough.

Master Gu said again: “Besides sword tools, some other custom-made spiritual tools also need to be mutually fitted with high-end array formations.”

Mo Hua also discovered that those who troubled him were all those who had learned array formations poorly.

They learned confusedly and drew array formations with a lack of focus.

Converted to merits, it was also nearly four to five thousand.

Putting aside the notion that Mo Hua was said to be of rogue cultivator origin, if he were truly the direct grandson of some old ancestor, he probably wouldn’t receive this kind of treatment.

Mo Hua sighed, somewhat regretfully.

They learned to be smart and also gradually quieted down.

Mo Hua had no other ideas; he just focused solely on learning array formations.

Mo Hua didn’t even glance at them.

But array media, after all, is a craft that emphasizes practicality.

Sect rules strictly prohibited fighting, dueling, and private combat between disciples.

As long as they dared to lay hands on him, Mo Hua would immediately report them.

He still had to learn second-grade high-rank array formations every day, and he was also very busy, so he didn’t have too much time and energy to play with these “little senior brothers” and “little senior sisters.”

This is a disciple of my Taixu Gate…

He even pitted people without getting his own hands dirty.

“You can rest assured, although your other talents are not good, you are absolutely a leader in array formations!”

After learning, he would go and ask Elder Xun for array diagrams again.

A big pie falling from the sky!

Mo Hua was afraid that Elder Xun would regret it, and immediately promised fully:

“Mm-hmm, I’ll just stay in the sect and learn array formations, I won’t go anywhere!”

With Elder Xun upholding justice, these disciples, one by one, all suffered losses.

It was truly too childish.

“The materials, forms, etc. of the spiritual sword must be completely fitted with the inherent ‘sword array,’ only then can the sword’s power be maximized.”

“Since you have this ability, why let people whose ability is not as good as yours suppress you?”

Like suddenly blocking the road, trying to provoke him with words, letting Mo Hua compete with them in this and that, in a situation where if he lost, he couldn’t be the little senior brother.

And some people, not to mention catching up, didn’t even see this “gap.”

Just like this, Mo Hua’s array formations level quietly advanced by leaps and bounds.

Elder Xun did not allow Mo Hua to doubt, saying:

They all learned array formations, and on the surface, they might look similar, but in reality, the difference could be as great as heaven and earth, with a huge gap.

Mo Hua upheld the duty of a little senior brother, just secretly taking care of them, being slightly stricter, and arranging homework for them, just making it more difficult and also adding more.

No need to spend merits, and you can still learn array formations!

Elder Xun saw that Mo Hua understood, then comforted him:

“So although generally speaking, custom-made spiritual tools become standard spiritual tools as long as they are mass-produced.”

Elder Xun’s face hardened, “What’s not good? The Dao has no before and after, the one who reaches is respected. The position of senior brother, the capable can occupy it. With your level of array formations, this ‘senior brother’ is well-deserved…”

“This kind of spiritual tool is generally a ‘custom-made spiritual tool’.”

“Oh…”

Mo Hua did not comment, and nodded.

(End of chapter)