Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 108 - 105: Acquiring Heavenly Goldwater, Pressing Forward to Break Through (Double - )_2

Chapter 108: Chapter 105: Acquiring Heavenly Goldwater, Pressing Forward to Break Through (Double Chapter)_2

The Wanhe Alliance is like this, and so is the new alliance of the Wei Kingdom; the power itself is not important, but the controllers are.

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After the reception banquet, Zhang Yao began his busy work.

The grand array covering the entire Spirit Vein Land is a typical composite array, testing the array master’s formation skills.

First, one must measure the Spirit Vein and determine the nodes where Spiritual Qi converges, which form the foundation of the array.

Next, one must plan the array layout in advance, adopting an interlinked nested approach to make different arrays form a whole.

Finally, it’s time to actually lay out the materials and construct the array, step by step, completing the entire composite array.

This process is not only lengthy but also entails immense costs for the array master’s reward and the materials used for array formation, which most small families and minor sects cannot afford for their Mountain Gate Array.

More than two months later.

"Hmm, it is mostly complete now..."

In the Spirit Vein of Huanhe Mountain, Zhang Yao inspected the progress of the array and showed a hint of satisfaction.

In these two months, he lived within the Spirit Vein of Huanhe Mountain, where the Huang Family’s treatment was excellent and served him well.

The entire Huang Family’s cultivators, under his command, were bustling, and several family elders were tirelessly diligent, allowing the array formation’s progress to reach its final stage in such a short time.

"The work will be concluded in three days."

"I have waited nearly ten years for the Celestial One Gold Water, and finally about to have it..."

Zhang Yao was in a very good mood.

The array master profession is typically high-end, belonging to the category where the top eat most of the cake.

Only by mastering a first-grade array skillfully enough, qualifying to arrange Spirit Gathering Arrays and composite arrays, will someone invite you for array formation.

This level of proficiency, if translated into Zhang Yao’s panel progress, should be at 90% or more.

Within the Cultivation Realm of the Li Kingdom, those at this level can almost be counted on one hand, yet only array masters at this level can earn Spirit Stones.

Therefore, array masters are either impoverished apprentices or affluent masters, with no middle tier whatsoever.

"Expulsion, warning, confinement, bewitching, protection, slaughtering, spirit gathering, spirit locking..."

Zhang Yao carefully checked and confirmed that there were no issues with the arrays throughout the Spirit Vein Land of Huanhe Mountain.

The entire array consisted of eight different arrays nested and combined together, with connections very intricate so that any slight change would lead to total failure.

However, given his array mastery and formation skills, the likelihood of accidents was still small.

"Four elders."

Zhang Yao found a short and stout elder and said solemnly:

"The Mountain Gate Array of Huanhe Mountain is roughly completed."

"The Small Spirit Gathering Array is the core of this set of arrays, and I have laid the materials, but there’s still a missing component..."

He said, taking out a half-transparent jade pillar and handed it over:

"This is the control center for the array, which I now hand over to you."

"According to our profession’s customs, the magic ban on this array core is placed by the customers themselves, and we don’t interfere."

"In three days, I will officially activate the grand array; you need to complete the core magic ban within this period."

"Understood!"

The short and stout elder replied, immediately taking the half-transparent jade pillar, smiling:

"Master Zhang, you can rest assured, we understand the rules."

The Mountain Gate Array concerns the life and death of a family; it is like their lifeline.

No matter how reliable the array master’s reputation is, it’s impossible to let them handle everything, hence the most important core magic ban is done by oneself.

In the long-lasting traditions of the cultivation realm, this has unconsciously become a common practice.

Families and sects that can afford array masters to layout their Mountain Gate Array invariably have some understanding of spirit patterns and arrays.

"Alright, then make haste."

Zhang Yao nodded slightly.

After exchanging a few polite words, the short and stout elder hurriedly left, evidently intending to hand the core over to the patriarch of the Huang Family.

"This thing only serves to fool the laypeople..."

Zhang Yao watched his back and shook his head silently.

It’s like changing locks in the mundane world; they say all keys are handed over to you, but in truth, if one wants to enter your house, there are many ways to do it.

As the array master who setup and constructed the grand array, he knew the Spirit Pattern Array Vein inside out, capable of sneaking into Huanhe Mountain without disturbing the core magic ban.

Therefore, any slightly larger power will cultivate their own array masters to ensure full control and eliminate risks.

"The Huang Family might know this; it’s just that they have no choice."

"Having array protection, warning, interception, is better than no array at all; the unfortunate Fang Family might be the lesson learned..."

As long as one doesn’t provoke array masters, they generally won’t sneak into completed arrays for no reason.

After all, if such actions were discovered, the array master’s reputation would be ruined.

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Three days swiftly passed.

"Buzz!"

Along with a buzzing tremor, the array covering the entire Spirit Vein of Huanhe Mountain was officially activated.

Faint purple brilliance soared, like wisps of light gauze drifting over the skies of Huanhe Mountain.

"Success!"

A smile appeared on Zhang Yao’s face.

Nearby, numerous cultivators of the Huang Family were also joyous, and several elders breathed a sigh of relief.

With array protection, even if surrounded by several cultivators of Qi Refining Perfection, they now had ample time to retreat and escape, significantly enhancing safety.

It can be said that with this array, the Huang Family truly established their roots in the Cultivation Realm of the Li Kingdom.

"Master Zhang, thank you!"

"Indeed, Master Zhang’s efforts are extraordinary!"

The Huang Family’s cultivators gathered around, expressing considerable gratitude in their expressions.

"I dare not take credit; what Zhang Yao did was simply his duty."

Zhang Yao’s attitude was very humble.

"Master Zhang, please follow me..."

Several family elders cheerfully invited Zhang Yao aside and presented the prepared reward.

"This is one hundred Spirit Stones and the Celestial One Gold Water, please verify, Master Zhang."

The short and stout elder handed over a storage bag.

Zhang Yao’s eyes brightened; he took the storage bag, infused it with magical power, and swept through it with his thoughts.

Inside the storage bag were: one hundred neatly arranged Spirit Stones and a special round vessel resembling a water bowl.

The ’water bowl’ was entirely black, crafted from a special stone, containing liquid with pure golden luster similar to golden mercury.

"It truly is Celestial One Gold Water."

After confirming, Zhang Yao withdrew his magical power and revealed a slight smile.

Moments later, Zhang Yao, amid the warm hospitality of the Huang Family elders, enjoyed the last farewell meal before hastily leaving Huanhe Mountain.

Flying swiftly back to Mang Mountain Marketplace, Zhang Yao eagerly returned to his cave mansion, hung a sign saying ’Closed to Visitors,’ and entered the Cultivation Quiet Chamber.

Inside the Quiet Chamber, Zhang Yao disrobed, bare-bodied, sitting cross-legged on a meditation mat.

Beside him, the black stone vessel contained twenty taels of Celestial One Gold Water, emitting faint golden light.

"Hoo..."

Zhang Yao took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.

"Let’s begin!"

With a thought, magical power responded.

Magical power flowed through the qi vein, guiding strands of Celestial One Gold Water to his skin’s surface.

At this moment, the magical power continuously altered, fixing Celestial One Gold Water into the form of a Secret Mantra.

"Sizzling!"

A sound like a branding iron touching the skin resonated, with the Celestial One Gold Water dissipating, leaving a golden Secret Mantra on Zhang Yao’s chest.

Zhang Yao’s thoughts shifted again, continuously linking magical power to the Celestial One Gold Water, steadily pouring onto various parts of his body, outlining numerous different Secret Mantras.

The Vajra Mora Secret Spell Array is slightly more difficult than the Five Elements Spirit Array.

But now, he wielded magical power, moving freely, far simpler than using thought to manipulate Spiritual Qi, almost free of failure rates in engraving spirit patterns.

Once the materials were resolved, the rest became a smooth path.

Several days later.

Within the Quiet Chamber, golden light shone brilliantly and dazzlingly.

"Clang clang..."

Zhang Yao’s fists clashed vigorously, emitting heavy metallic impact sounds, as if his body transcended mortal flesh to become an Arhat’s golden and glazed body.

When he shook his body slightly, he gathered magical power, the golden light instantly dissipating, and all 3,600 Secret Mantras fading.

"The great work is accomplished!"

A genuine smile of joy appeared on Zhang Yao’s face.

He did not rush to emerge from seclusion but instead continued sitting cross-legged, absorbing Spiritual Qi, aiming to break through to Qi Refining Seventh Layer.

"The grand array is complete; the breakthrough to late stage Qi Refining is tonight!"