by Feng Yise
Wei Xiao sighed faintly, his eyes revealing a reminiscing look as he said pensively, "Recalling back then, when my Grand Yan True Sect was flourishing in its heyday, we awed the entire Endless World using the array formations path. Our limelight knew no equal. But the weather can change abruptly . . ."
Turned out that roughly four thousand years ago, the Endless World and Fierce Gale World, these two worlds suddenly converged together and formed a spatial passageway!
Ever since then, the Fierce Gale World launched a large-scale invasion from the spatial passageway!
Different from the Endless World's comfortable living conditions, the reason why the Fierce Gale World was named Fierce Gale was because over there, piercingly cold gales blew all year-around; four seasons a year!
Harsh living conditions as well as scarce cultivation resources made each martial artist who m.a.t.u.r.ed very powerful!
Some inklings about this point could also be somewhat seen from the Lan clan brothers.
The Endless World had rich resources, and the living conditions were very mild. How could the Fierce Gale World let this chance pass by?
Ye Yuan nodded when he heard that and said, "Fierce Gale World martial artists are indeed powerful. In the same realm, Endless World martial artists will most likely find it hard to contend with them."
Ye Yuan's judgment was exceedingly high and had long seen through the differences between the Lan clan brothers and the Endless World martial artists.
But Wei Xiao said scornfully, "It's true that Fierce Gale World martial artists are strong, but our Endless World's resources are abundant. The overall strength of our martial artists is not weaker than theirs! Furthermore, when our Grand Yan True Sect was at its prime back then, exterminating the other side's Divine Traversing Realm powerhouses was a cinch!"
Ye Yuan did not refute. Lu Linfeng that fellow's character was somewhat wretchedly miserly, but he truly had the capabilities.
The Dao teachings that he left behind was bound to be unbelievably powerful.
Furthermore, calculating the time, Lu Linfeng should not have ascended for a long time back then. At most several hundred to a thousand years. Wei Xiao saying that they were at their prime was naturally within reason.
Then that was odd. With the foundations that Lu Linfeng left behind, the Grand Yan True Sect should not go so far as to sacrifice the entire sect to seal off the passageway. Unless . . .
Ye Yuan's expression changed, and he blurted out, "Is it possible that the Fierce Gale World . . . is actually a high-order small world?"
This time, it was Wei Xiao's turn to be perplexed. "Looks like you know quite a bit. To actually even know about high-order small worlds! That's right, my Grand Yan True Sect only came to know later that the Fierce Gale World's Realmlord is actually a Boundless Realm powerhouse know as Wind Emperor! If we allow the war to continue developing freely, the aftermath would be too ghastly to contemplate!"
Putting aside the Divine Realm, there were countless lower realm small worlds. And they were split according to the small world's degree of essence energy limitation, dividing into high-order, middle-order, and low-order, these three levels.
The limit that high-order small worlds could withstand was Tier 6, Boundless Realm, while the limit for middle-order smalls worlds was at Tier 5, Divine Traversing Realm!
Theoretically speaking, when martial artists surpassed this world's essence energy limitations, they could shatter the void and ascend to the Divine Realm!
Only then did Ye Yuan saw the light. He mumbled, "So that's how it is!"
Wei Xiao said with mixed feelings, "My Grand Yan True Sect reigned above the Endless World's sects and enjoyed innumerable resources. Naturally, we also have to take on responsibilities! Hence, the sect master made an extremely tough decision. All six of the sect's Formation Sovereign powerhouses cast the Tier 6 grand array, Six Extreme Seals Grand Array, by sacrificing their divine souls as the price, and moved the entire sect to the sealing area using a great arcane magic to hold down the seal!"
Listening to Wei Xiao finish speaking, Ye Yuan also felt great respect.
Sacrificing oneself to achieve a righteous cause. Speaking of such things was easy, but when it really came down to their turn, it would require immense resolution!
Let alone back then, the ones sacrificing themselves were not just the sect master alone, but all of the sovereign level powerhouses in the Grand Yan True Sect!
Lu Linfeng's character had always been held in contempt by Ye Yuan. But his disciples and followers left Ye Yuan no choice but to hold great esteem for them.
Not everyone could shoulder such a responsibility!
It was precisely because of the Grand Yan True Sect's sacrifice that exchanged for these several millennia of peace for the Endless World.
Tier 6 grand array was a grand formation that surpassed the limitations of the Endless World. Divine Traversing Realm experts naturally had to pay a price if they wanted to cross this limit.
And the price was their lives!
Ye Yuan got up and bowed deeply towards Wei Xiao, saying, "Senior and the rest's actions fill people with deep veneration. Please accept this bow from Junior."
As a matter of fact, Ye Yuan's soul was not an Endless World's native. But he rebirthed in Ye Yuan's body currently, so he naturally counted as a person from the Endless World too.
Even so, Wei Xiao was not worthy of a bow from Ye Yuan anyway.
This bow from Ye Yuan was done on behalf of Ye Hang and Ren Hongling.
Without the Grand Yan True Sect's sacrifice, there would also naturally not be Ye Hang and Ren Hongling, and there also would not be the present Ye Yuan.
Wei Xiao waved his hands and said with a sigh, "You don't need to bow to me. I just hate that my realm back then was insufficient and was unable to participate in the setting up of the Six Extreme Seals Grand Array. Otherwise, I also wouldn't have let Sect Master personally join in no matter what! Sect Master was an incredible prodigy who would surely have been able to follow Founding Father's footsteps and ascend to the Divine Realm. But he suffered such an undeserved catastrophe! Sigh . . ."
Listening up to here, Ye Yuan also sighed unceasingly.
He could also tell from Wei Xiao's words that the Grand Yan True Sect's sect master back then was definitely extremely powerful.
After ascending to the Divine Realm, he could probably have been able to follow by the Grand Yan Divine King's side. Becoming a Divine King powerhouse would not be hard.
Chapter 339 - Array Formations Three Volumes
"Old Wei has guarded here for thousands of years. Just this loneliness can match the people who died in battle back then." Ye Yuan consoled him.
It was unlikely that Wei Xiao holed himself up inside this Grand Yan Space in order to avoid the chaotic war. He definitely had a role to fulfill.
Wei Xiao sighed again and said, "Since the Six Extreme Seals Grand Array is already broken, the Endless World will surely fall into a chaotic war again. But in this time and age, who can execute the Six Extreme Seals Grand Array once again? Forget it, forget it. This is already matters after one's death. Leave it to you young people to worry about!"
His gaze turned to Ye Yuan and said again, "You've already seen through the second level's array formation and found the Grand Yan Space's entrance. This means that you're a fated individual. My Grand Yan True Sect's inheritance needs to rely on you to carry forward!"
Hearing Wei Xiao's words, Ye Yuan's expression unwittingly became odd again.
Back then, he wanted to obtain Lu Linfeng's Formations Path Nine Scripts but did not get it. Who knew that vicissitudes of the world would change? He actually became his successor now, becoming his disciple.
If he met Lu Linfeng in the Divine Realm in the future, would he jeer at him or not?
Once he thought of that smug smirk of Lu Linfeng's, the corner of Ye Yuan's mouth involuntarily twitched.
When Wei Xiao saw Ye Yuan's expression, he thought that Ye Yuan
did not wish to receive the Grand Yan True Sect's inheritance. He urged, "What is it? Could it be that you're unwilling? Young man, do you know what my Grand Yan True Sect's inheritance signifies?"
Ye Yuan smiled wryly and said, "Old Wei has already said before to Junior. How can Junior not know?"
"Since that's the case, what misgivings do you still have?" Wei Xiao's facial expression became somewhat unhappy.
When the Grand Yan True Sect was at its zenith, it was one sect with six sovereigns. Such a line-up was rarely seen since time immemorial too.
Such an amazing inheritance, giving it to others, they would have already been moved long ago until they were wailing inordinately. This brat actually had a face full of unwillingness.
Ye Yuan was filled with resentment in his heart. Even if you, old man, are a freaking genius, you also won't be able to guess what scruples I have!
When he met Lu Linfeng that old man in the Divine Realm next time, did he have to go forward and give a deep bow and call him 'Founding Father'?
Just thinking about it felt absurd!
If I dared to bow, would that old man dare to accept?
Better not say that. He might really . . . No, he would definitely dare to accept it!
Heh, screw him. If I behave shamelessly and refuse to acknowledge when the time comes, what can that old punk do to me?
"Old Wei misunderstood. You don't know this, but this Junior is one of the Southern Domain's Eight Great Sect's Tranquil Cloud Sect disciple; someone with a master. I'm afraid . . ." Ye Yuan casually found a reason.
Old Wei did not become angry when he heard that. Instead, he nodded approvingly and said, "You respect your teachers and esteem truth, which shows that you, boy, are worthy of my entrustment! Don't you worry, I don't want you to enter the Grand Yan True Sect. But you have to promise me to definitely find a successor to pass on my Grand Yan True Sect's Dao teachings!"
Ye Yuan was overjoyed when he heard that and said, "That's of course! Junior thanks Old Wei first!"
Seeing Ye Yuan flowing with true sentiments, Wei Xiao lauded even more in his heart. It was hard to come by that this young man actually respected his master and teachings so much. He was surely an honorable person!
How could Wei Xiao know that Ye Yuan did not even have a sectarian bias in his heart at all?
He was fine with acknowledging anyone as master. Just so long as he did not have to call Lu Linfeng that old fellow 'Founding Father.'
At the thought of that proud look from Lu Linfeng, Ye Yuan would feel abhorrence in his heart.
Since Ye Yuan did not need to enter the Grand Yan True Sect, then he naturally did not need to call him founding father. Ye Yuan obviously flowed with true sentiments.
But Ye Yuan was not that kind of faithless person. Things that he promised Wei Xiao, he would naturally accomplish them.
Wei Xiao waved his hands and said, "No need to thank me with words. For you to be able to pass through the layer upon layer of trials to arrive here means you're the person selected by my Grand Yan True Sect. I waited for thousands of years here for your sake."
"En? Old Wei's meaning is that . . . the various types of array formations in this mystic realm was in order to select a successor?" Ye Yuan's mind was astute. When he recollected everything that happened along the way, he involuntarily produced a hint of understanding.
Wei Xiao nodded and said with a smile, "That is so, of course! After the Six Extreme Seals Grand Array was completed, the sect master set up this selection method before passing! One who is able to pass through the layers of tests to enter here will be my Grand Yan True Sect's successor!"
Ye Yuan could not help being filled with a vicissitude of emotions again. That generation's Grand Yan True Sect Sect Master was indeed a prodigious talent. The ingenuity of his mind, the might of his strength, were matched by few.
The entire mystic realm was enclosed by the Heavenly Thunder Essence Locking Grand Array. Firstly, it could prevent high-level martial artists from entering and destroying the seal. Secondly, it could lower the age and realm of the selected individual.
The Confounding Mist Forest was similarly extremely profound. Without exceedingly high array formation attainments, one would simply be unable to walk out of it. At the back, there was the even more powerful Absolute Blaze Barrier Grand Array, as well as seeking out the array formation for the third level's entrance. Each layer was interlinked.
Although this level of design was a little brutal, it could genuinely select the person that the Grand Yan True Sect needed.
"It's just that I never thought that the one who arrived here, in the end, would be a Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist!" Wei Xiao shook his head and said with a smile.
"Oh? Is Old Wei looking down on me, this Spirit Condensation Realm martial artist?" Ye Yuan also said with a smile.
"Haha! You, boy, are quite persistent. I like that! But some things, you got to accept it even if you don't want to. Your realm is too low. To be able to reach this place most likely has a large part to do with luck as well."
Ye Yuan asked with a smile, "How so?"
Wei Xiao ignored Ye Yuan's deriding look and continued, "Don't be unconvinced. I know that your attainments in the array formations path likely isn't shallow. But my Grand Yan True Sect's pinnacle inheritance is the Array Formations Three Volumes. Before Founding Father Grand Yan True Lord ascended to the Divine Realm, he left this within the Grand Yan Space. It's not some secret cultivation law, but it requires you to comprehend it yourself. Sect Master's talent back then was immensely high. But even with Ninth Level Divine Traversing Realm cultivation, he only comprehended 50% of it. At your young age, do you want to challenge Sect Master?"
Ye Yuan chuckled but did not dispute it.
Although he knew that the sect master was a prodigious talent, Ye Yuan himself was likewise a peerless genius. This point, he had never humbled himself unduly before!
One was a lower plane's pinnacle genius, while the other was a Divine Realm's pinnacle genius. The two people were not even on the same plane to begin with!
Even if Ye Yuan refuted, Wei Xiao naturally would not believe either.
But the name of this Array Formations Three Volumes drew Ye Yuan's attention.
He knew that Lu Linfeng's greatest asset was the Formations Path Nine Scripts. Presumably, it was derived from this Array Formations Three Volumes!
This Array Formations Three Volumes should be Lu Linfeng's pinnacle work before ascending.
It was just a pity that after he ascended, nobody else in the Grand Yan True Sect could reach his level anymore.
Of course, this was also a normal phenomenon.
After all, the Grand Yan Divine King, Lu Linfeng, was an existence that could laugh proudly and wander the Divine Realm as he pleased. How many people could measure up to his talent?
Seeing Ye Yuan's disapproving look, Wei Xing unwittingly shook his head inwardly.
This Ye Yuan indeed had exceptional composure. But he was still young and spirited after all, and did not know the immensity of heaven and earth!
But . . . who was not young before?
Even the sect master at that time, didn't he also fear nothing and no one?
Let this brat take a hit, then he will know and repent!
Chapter 340 - Stone Book
"Alright then. Since that's the case, follow me," Wei Xiao said and exited the study room first.
Walking out of the door, Ye Yuan's eye suddenly lit up. It was as if he had arrived at an otherworldly paradise.
A small bridge over a flowing stream; Pavilions, terraces, and towers. There was even a peach blossom forest in full bloom right beside.
The stunning scenery gave people a completely relaxed and refreshing feeling.
Ye Yuan could not help sighing in admiration. Lu Linfeng actually already had such strength before ascending. No wonder he could affirm his Dao as the Grand Yan Divine King.
There was an open space not far from outside the
door. Three stone book volumes were placed in that open space.
"This is the Array Formations Three Volumes?" Ye Yuan asked uncertainly.
Wei Xiao nodded and said, "That's right. Insert your divine sense into one of the volumes, and you'll naturally understand."
Ye Yuan nodded his head and sent his divine sense into the left-hand side stone book as told.
Suddenly, a suction force appeared. It actually s.u.c.k.e.d all of Ye Yuan's divine sense into the book volume.
By the time he recovered, Ye Yuan had already plunged into limitless darkness.
But Ye Yuan did not panic. With his experience and knowledge, he could obviously tell that this was a place that was the same as consciousness space.
Looked like Lu Linfeng's array formations realm before he ascended had already surpassed this plane by far too much.
Without making Ye Yuan wait for too long, a smidgeon of light started to appear within the darkness. That was a light mote.
Right after, more and more light motes begun appearing. The dots of light made Ye Yuan feel as though he was within a vast expanse of starry sky.
Ye Yuan's gaze turned intent, but he shook his head and said with a laugh, "I didn't think that a casual choice would hit the Lesser Nine Revolutions Interlocking Formation."
If one did not understand array formations, they would naturally be unable to comprehend the meaning of these light motes.
But Ye Yuan was a Tier 9 Formations Emperor. Comprehending it posed no difficulty at all.
The array formation looked unbelievably profound. But any great Dao would go from simple to complex, from easy to difficult.
Even more complicated array formations could be broken down into single individual small units.
This small unit was known as an array element in the array formations path.
And the meaning that these light motes represented was each array element of the Lesser Nine Revolutions Interlocking Formation.
Formations path was the same as martial artists comprehending concepts. They were all stuff that could only be sensed, but not explained in words. There was simply no way of using words to describe them.