Master Ban

"Limitations of divine consciousness..."

This wasn't the first time Mo Hua had heard this phrase, yet he still didn't understand what the limitations of divine consciousness truly meant, nor how to surpass them.

Not understanding, Mo Hua asked in a low voice, "How does one surpass the limitations of divine consciousness?"

Mr. Zhuang silently looked at him.

Mo Hua came back to his senses, scratched his head, and chuckled awkwardly, "Sir, I've been aiming too high again."

Mr. Zhuang raised an eyebrow, chuckled softly, and said, "It's good to know about these things, but don't spend too much effort on them. What's most important for you is to learn more about array formations, especially since you've already cultivated to the sixth level of Qi Condensation."

What difference does reaching the sixth level of Qi Condensation make?

Mo Hua furrowed his brows, suddenly remembering that he had indeed reached the sixth level of Qi Condensation, and further breakthrough would be to the seventh level.

From the sixth to the seventh level of Qi Condensation marked the transition from the mid-stage to the late-stage of Qi Condensation, considered a breakthrough in the intermediate realm. In other words, there would be bottlenecks in his cultivation technique!

He cultivated the Heavenly Expansion Scripture, and the bottleneck of Heavenly Expansion Technique was the puzzle array.

If he couldn't solve these puzzle arrays, he wouldn't be able to break through the realm in the future, so he wouldn't think about anything in his life as a sixth-level cultivator.

Mo Hua's heart suddenly became cold.

Yeah, the most urgent thing is to learn more about the formation method, practice more about the formation method, use the formation method, and find a way to solve the puzzle of Heavenly Expansion Scripture. Otherwise, he can't improve his cultivation level, and everything is empty talk.

After saying goodbye to Mr. Zhuang, Mo Hua began to plan his study program of the formation method.

First of all, it is to use the construction method of the refining tool line to broaden the application range of the formation method, and consolidate some more basic formations, such as the first-class earth and wood complex formations.

Then, using the refining furnace and alchemy furnace, learn and apply more difficult complex formations, such as complex formations containing first-class Melting Fire formations.

The hubs of these formations are no longer just to connect single formations, but also include effects such as controlling and suppressing spiritual power within the formations.

Afterwards, Mo Hua spent two days referring to the array diagrams given by Mr. Zhuang, using the construction diagram of the refining tool line as the base, and planning the construction array diagram of the refining tool line.

Mo Hua showed the construction array diagram to Elder Yu.

Elder Yu glanced at it and felt a scalp tingling.

The dense and complicated formations were too complex. Elder Yu couldn't understand them at all, and for a moment, he felt dizzy and overwhelmed. Since he didn't understand the formation method and looked like he was looking at heavenly books, he could only wave his hand and say, "You handle it. There's no problem."

Mo Hua saw that Elder Yu agreed, so he nodded.

Elder Yu secretly stared at Mo Hua, looking left and right, and couldn't help but think to himself:

'I don't know how Mo Hua's little brain grew. With such complex formations, how does he remember them and draw them out...'

Elder Yu shook his head.

A few days later, after Elder Yu invited the magistrate of the court to drink a few times and negotiated with other officials several times, he spent a lot of spiritual stones and bought a large piece of wasteland on the south side of Tongxian City, as well as some nearby uninhabited old houses.

This wasteland is the location of the refining tool line and the alchemy line. After discussing with everyone, it was selected as the most suitable and cheapest location.

Once the address was chosen, construction could begin.

Building houses in the cultivation world requires craftsmen, who specialize in earth and wood construction, a branch of the refining tool industry that has gradually separated as the cultivation world has developed.

There aren't many craftsmen in Tongxian City, so Elder Yu could only hire a group of craftsmen from nearby cities.

Among these craftsmen, the leading craftsman is named Ban. He is an old acquaintance of Elder Yu and is well-known for his craftsmanship in several nearby cities.

Elder Yu came to a guesthouse in Tongxian City and handed the construction array diagram to an old man who was about the same age as him, but with dark skin and a slightly hunched figure.

"Master Ban, the array diagram is ready. We can start work now."

The old man addressed as Master Ban took the array diagram, glanced at it, and furrowed his brows tightly. "Such a Compound Array formation. Which array masters do you plan to hire to draw this?"

Elder Yu replied, "You'll see when the time comes."

Still unconvinced, Master Ban expressed his concern, "This formation is too difficult, with so many intricate details. If we can't finish drawing it on time or if we have too few hands, the progress will be greatly affected."

Elder Yu understood his worry and reassured him, "Don't worry, it won't delay the schedule or affect your final payment."

Relieved by Elder Yu's promise, Master Ban let out a sigh, though he still felt somewhat uneasy.

With so many intricate formations that seemed quite complex, where would they find array masters to draw them?

Most of the array masters in Tongxian City have good relations with the Qian family, and since the Qian family holds grudges against them, they wouldn't help draw formations for demon hunters.

Hiring from outside? That would cost a significant amount of spiritual stones. Although Elder Yu recently obtained a large sum of spiritual stones, he shouldn't squander them like this...

Frowning deeply, Master Ban couldn't figure it out and then thought to himself:

'Why should I worry so much? As long as he pays me the final payment on time with the spiritual stones.'

After all, nowadays, for craftsmen like them, being able to settle accounts on time and not being owed spiritual stones is already quite good. He still had a bunch of craftsmen under him who needed to eat.

Thinking of this, he envied Elder Yu again.

He heard that Elder Yu, taking advantage of the demon hunters, forcibly snatched a spiritual mine from the Qian family's mouth.

It's always been the Qian family snatching meat from others' mouths, but this was the first time someone snatched from them, and it was a whole spiritual mine. It was really something.

Master Ban marveled.

He and Elder Yu had known each other for many years, and this time, Elder Yu's gain was like eating meat, giving them a taste of fortune by entrusting such a big construction project to them.

If both phases, including the refining tool line and the alchemy line, were completed, they wouldn't have to worry about their livelihoods for the next two years. After that, even taking on small jobs casually would be enough to make ends meet.

No longer would they be worried sick like before, fretting over the lack of projects.

Feeling somewhat relieved, Master Ban urged his apprentices to work harder, reminding them to be meticulous and thorough in their tasks.

Elder Yu had given them an opportunity, so they had to show their true skills and do the job well without disappointing Elder Yu's trust or letting others look down on them.

Construction of the refining tool line began in full swing.

Elder Yu had already purchased the building materials, which were delivered in batches to the wasteland in the south of the city.

The craftsmen began by leveling the ground, laying foundations, and pre-processing various earth and wood materials.

Master Ban was busier than ever. With such a large project, he had to oversee everything from start to finish, scrutinizing every detail. He lamented not knowing how to clone himself.

In addition to the craftsmen, some demon hunters also came to help. Although they were not involved in construction and lacked related skills, being physically strong from cultivating their bodies, they could still help move bricks and stones, lift oak wood, and dig foundations.

With more people, progress on the construction would be faster.

Feeling reassured but vigilant, Master Ban kept a close eye on the comings and goings of cultivators on the site, watching for any unfamiliar faces.

Then he spotted a young cultivator near the freshly laid foundation, crouching down and curiously examining something.

(End of the Chapter)