Duan Tianzhi was quite surprised by Su Yuan’s breakthrough to Radiant Moon. After carefully reviewing the refining section of the Star Banner, he asked, "So, Envoy Su, you want to craft this kind of array flag, correct?"
Su Yuan nodded. "That’s right. We need a total of 365 Star Banners."
Duan Tianzhi pondered for a moment and then said, "To craft this kind of array flag, materials with star properties need to be inscribed on the banner surface. At the very least, level 4 materials like Star Sand, and in significant quantities...
We do have some Star Sand in the division, but it is expensive. On average, the Star Sand needed for each banner is worth around 30,000 Cent Star Stones. Even if we use up all the Star Sand in our division, it would only be enough to craft about two hundred Star Banners."
"Is that so..." Su Yuan appeared contemplative. "Then please gather these two hundred banners first, Grandmaster Duan. I will find a way to get the rest."
Money was not an issue. Having recently dealt with several Radiant Moon Knights from the Holy Temple, and even someone like Ratis at the Full Moon level, Su Yuan had over ten million cent Star Stones.
Not to mention other items like Star Cards and Star Devices.
In any case, setting up the Fake Celestial Star Battle Array was a must. It was impossible to have such a valuable item and just leave it unused.
Su Yuan handed some Star Stones to Duan Tianzhi and also let him select some materials as a reward.
Duan Tianzhi was very satisfied with the two materials he found and said with a smile, "Envoy Su, you are quite extraordinary. You have just reached Radiant Moon and already possess wealth comparable to the Full Moon level..."
Su Yuan smiled. "I’ve had some gains recently, and I may need Grandmaster Duan’s help again in the future."
Su Yuan was generous, and Duan Tianzhi was naturally very willing. "If Envoy Su has any needs, Duan will do his best to assist."
For the next while, Su Yuan multitasked using the Left and Right Mutual Struggle technique. He read through books at high speed to absorb knowledge of the Array Path while waiting for Shen Die to breakthrough.
During this period, Su Yuan also handed the Demon Saber to Ruan Ruan and took the time to let Ruan Ruan and Antonios out. Antonios took Ruan Ruan to hunt Star Cores.
This had three benefits.
First, it could accelerate the upgrade progress of the Demon Saber.
Second, hunting Star Cores could provide the experience needed for advancing to an Array Master.
Third, they could find some rare Star Cores for himself and Ashley.
Given Ruan Ruan’s current strength and with Antonios’ cunning, Su Yuan felt reassured with the duo out there.
On this day, in the Qingming Realm, Su Yuan put down ’Array Principle Sublimation’.
"Unknowingly, I’ve finished reading this book. It’s been over a month..."
Su Yuan shook his head. Immersed in research, time always flew by.
He put away ’Array Principle Sublimation’ and took out ’Heavenly Destiny God Transformation’ to continue reading.
"Here is your coffee."
At this moment, Ashley, still in her Slime pajamas, came over and handed a cup of freshly made coffee to him.
"Thank you." Su Yuan nodded, took a sip, and was quite surprised. "It’s only been a little over a month, and your skills are almost at par with Antonios. Impressive!"
During Zen Xi’s absence, Ashley had started to make coffee for herself.
"Just so-so." Ashley’s expression was flat as she nodded and casually gazed into the distance.
"By the way, the news you’ve been waiting for should arrive today," Ashley said casually.
The closer and more relevant the matter was to herself, the clearer the causality. Hence, Ashley’s Power of Oracle grew stronger.
If something ordinary was to happen today, even without deliberate prediction from Ashley, she could easily sense it.
"Really?" Su Yuan’s expression shifted slightly. He knew exactly what she referred to and instantly lit up. "When?"
Ashley propped her chin and casually looked towards the distant sky. "Probably right now."
Just then, Su Yuan’s Black Card emitted a slight signal.
Su Yuan checked it and saw that the message was indeed from Shen Die.
"Su Xing Lord, my seclusion has ended. Let’s discuss in person."
"It looks like Lord Shen has finally achieved her breakthrough." Su Yuan’s eyes shone brightly. He immediately set down his coffee. Black light rippled around him as he exited the Qingming Realm.
Ashley retracted her gaze, picked up Su Yuan’s half-finished coffee from the table, and walked to the bar to rinse.
But just as she was about to pour it out, she paused, seemingly reminded of something.
Looking at the aromatic coffee in the cup, Ashley’s ruby-like eyes flickered slightly. After a brief silence, she raised the cup and gently drank it all.
"Seems a bit perverse indeed..."
She softly licked her lips, glanced at the empty cup, rinsed it, and put it away.
As if nothing had happened.
"When did it all begin?"
Returning to the long table, Ashley shook her head and lay down for a nap...