The next day, early morning.
The weather turned warmer. A gentle breeze stirred ripples across the sea of clouds, ushering in a dawn that spread across the sky.
Under the sunshine, the entire Wonderous Palace was coated with a layer of golden gauze, dazzling and magnificent.
In the sky dome, one after another, graceful figures swept across like startled swans, lightly touching down upon the mountaintops.
Wen Zhixing stepped out of his room and looked up.
All these figures were like him, up early to practice their cultivation. It had to be said that the disciples of the Wonderous Palace were indeed diligent when it came to cultivation. They not only practiced strenuously at night but also kept themselves busy early in the morning.
"Once I step into the Qi Movement Realm, I should be able to cultivate the art of magical flight as well," Wen Zhixing said, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes.
Flying had always been a dream for most mortals. To mortals, anyone who could fly was almost indistinguishable from an immortal.
Most cultivators had to step into the Mysterious Might Realm and attain clarity in their soul platform to freely wield their abilities. But Wen Zhixing was different. Bolstered by his numerous Talents, his divine soul was far stronger and clearer than that of ordinary cultivators. Even without entering the Mysterious Might Realm, he was capable of employing his techniques.
To avoid being captured as he was last time while walking on the road, Wen Zhixing directly hung the token representing Si Nanyan on his waist.
Along the way, the Wonderous Palace disciples were all extremely surprised upon seeing this token.
A mere furnace actually possessed a token bestowed by the Palace Master. Some even took out Message Jade Talismans to report.
While the Wonderous Palace had no explicit rule against it, it was practically unheard of for a furnace to come here to learn array methods.
It was hard enough for them to simply stay alive, let alone have the energy to cultivate array methods. Even if they did learn a few array methods, it would be of no use to them, as they had nowhere to employ them.
Wen Zhixing paid no mind to all this. Si Nanyan, Yun Xinyue, and Ning Shan had all begun their closed-door cultivation. Consequently, fewer and fewer people could manage him. Only Feng Ruoli and Qiu Yinger remained. Since he dared to use the token, he was not afraid of those two knowing.
Amid the many scrutinizing gazes, Wen Zhixing walked forward.
Ahead, atop the summit’s great hall, stood a giant flag emblazoned with the massive character for ’Array.’ In the sunlight, the flag swayed with the wind, shining with a dazzling golden light. It was a true array flag and also marked the focal point of an array.
"Array Hall..." Wen Zhixing murmured, squinting towards it.
This was where the Wonderous Palace disciples practiced their array methods. Inside, various kinds of array methods were displayed.
Wen Zhixing was now an Array Genius; upon seeing the hall before him, he felt a natural sense of affinity.
At that moment, Feng Ruoli and Qiu Yinger both received news of Wen Zhixing heading to the Array Hall.
"No need to stop him," Feng Ruoli said from atop a cliff. Hearing this, she simply waved her hand, showing no concern whatsoever.
A gentle breeze played with her black hair, which shone softly under the sunlight. She smiled. "Let him in; pay him no mind."
It’s just some array methods; learning them is no big deal.
Feng Ruoli leisurely stepped forward, lotuses blooming beneath her feet, carrying her higher with each step. She stood in the void, looking towards the Array Hall. A meaningful smile touched her lips. "He sure has the leisure to indulge... But a furnace wouldn’t bother fathoming array methods, would they..."
As for Qiu Yinger, she pondered for a moment but ultimately also indicated no need to interfere.
If he likes to learn, then let him learn.
She didn’t want to pay too much attention to Wen Zhixing. He had not employed the curse again recently, and she had recovered from her injuries. However, she still remained as edgy as a frightened bird, fearing the curse might return at any moment.
"Damn it! Will this curse ever come back or not!" Qiu Yinger pressed her palms against her scalp, scratching incessantly while letting out a low, frantic growl.
Even though the curse hadn’t struck, her anxiety was unending.
Wait a minute! Contemplating array methods! How could Wen Zhixing possibly be contemplating array methods? Suddenly, Qiu Yinger snapped back to reality, her gaze stunned as if she had realized something. Her expression quickly darkened, and she walked towards Si Nanyan’s secluded cultivation spot once again.
With permission from Feng Ruoli and Qiu Yinger, Wen Zhixing encountered no more obstacles and quickly arrived before the Array Hall.
Looking up, he saw the array flags fluttering above the hall. If one looked closely, they would see glimmers of light hidden on the array flags, with occasional sparks flaring from them.
Wen Zhixing then looked in other directions and indeed discovered several other array flags, each harboring a type of elemental energy.
Metal, wood, water, fire, earth... The Five Elements Killing Array... Wen Zhixing’s heart grew apprehensive.
This killing array is powerful; it must have been set up by some array expert.
Outside the hall, many people were still sizing him up with interest. After all, few recognized Wen Zhixing.
A few even seemed interested in capturing him directly. However, the deterrent force of the token at Wen Zhixing’s waist was too great, causing them to dismiss the idea.
Wen Zhixing paid them no mind. He couldn’t be bothered with these demonesses. Right now, all he wanted was to earnestly study the array methods.
HUFF... Wen Zhixing exhaled deeply. Ignoring the gazes of others, he walked into the hall on his own.
Upon entering the hall, the atmosphere changed immediately. Although many people were inside, most were immersed in their own worlds. Almost no one noticed Wen Zhixing’s arrival.
Inside the hall, numerous bookshelves were arranged, much like a library from his previous life.
Each bookshelf was densely packed with array secret books. Of course, those freely available for perusal were generally not of high value.
But Wen Zhixing wasn’t picky. He was here to learn the basics; the truly valuable books wouldn’t be of much use to him yet anyway.
No, this hall is also protected by an array, Wen Zhixing suddenly realized, just as he was about to examine the secret books. He was only in the outermost section of the hall.
This Array Hall must be composed of several arrays. These arrays divide the hall layer by layer, and only by breaking through an outer array can one enter the next layer to practice array methods.
This is interesting, Wen Zhixing thought, his eyes flickering with intrigue.
However, he currently had no intention of attempting to break through the arrays. Soon, Wen Zhixing approached a bookshelf, picked up an array secret book, and began to read. In an instant, he was engrossed.
His Talent, "Array Genius," was currently of Grey Quality, but he hadn’t tried to upgrade it.
He had few Fortune Points at the moment, and this Talent was sufficient for his needs. There’s no rush.
After a while, several more figures entered the Array Hall.
These newcomers were different from the others who came to study array methods; as soon as they entered, they seemed to be searching for something.
Soon after, their gazes settled on Wen Zhixing. The individuals exchanged glances and then dispersed to various positions around him. Nonetheless, their gazes would occasionally sweep over Wen Zhixing.
Their demeanor suggested they were monitoring Wen Zhixing’s every move. Wen Zhixing frowned, faintly realizing what was happening.