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Chapter 79: The Earthfire Array
Chapter 79: The Earthfire Array
Mo Hua returned home in the evening and lay in bed, unable to fall asleep.
Firstly, he was a little worried about Dahuhu and the other two. Secondly, he thought of himself as a cultivator, yet he seemed to have no means of attack or self-defense.
The cultivators in Tongxian City were simple and honest, and Mo Hua had never encountered any danger growing up. But just because he hadn't encountered danger didn't mean he never would.
In the face of danger, one should have some means of protection; one couldn't just sit and wait for death.
Mo Hua was not a body cultivator; his blood and qi were weak, so he couldn't learn the martial arts of cultivation. His only option was to learn spells. However, Mo Hua's spiritual power was also not particularly strong, and at the fourth level of Qi Refining, his cultivation was still rather low. It might be a bit early for him to learn spells...
After much thought, arrays seemed to be his only option...
"Are there any offensive arrays?"
Mo Hua got out of bed and took out the Thousand Array Collection given to him by Mr. Zhuang, flipping through the pages:
"Ice Spike Array," seven array lines, but I haven't learned the ice-elemental array lines, and the spiritual ink used to draw the array is also rare...
"Thunderfire Array," it's probably quite powerful... Nine array lines, never mind, too complicated...
"Wooden Cage Array," not meant for offense...
"Fire Breath Array," three array lines, but it's a bit weak...
............
Mo Hua flipped through the book and finally settled on the Earthfire Array.
It required seven array lines, the ink needed was inexpensive, and it was simple to set up. He was also quite familiar with the fire-elemental array lines. The array would self-detonate upon activation, and its power should not be weak.
Mo Hua was very satisfied. After midnight, he began practicing the Earthfire Array on the stele in his sea of consciousness.
The array wasn't difficult, and Mo Hua spent the entire night practicing it. After a few attempts, he had a basic grasp of it. The next morning, he tried drawing it on paper and successfully activated it after a few tries.
However, just as Mo Hua was about to activate the array, he suddenly thought of something:
"Once I infuse it with spiritual power, will this Earthfire Array immediately detonate? Won't that destroy my house? With my small body, I might not die, but I'll probably be crippled..."
Mo Hua broke out in a cold sweat.
He flipped through the annotations for the Earthfire Array in the Thousand Array Collection. It said: Infuse spiritual power into the array, and after three breaths, it will explode, causing fire-attribute spiritual damage.
"So, it means that after infusing spiritual power, after about three seconds... the array will self-detonate, and the power of the explosion will be similar to the power of a fire-attribute cultivator's spell."
This is like a landmine...
Mo Hua thought to himself.
Nevertheless, there was no way he could test this array in his house.
Taking advantage of the quiet morning, Mo Hua drew two more Earthfire Arrays and then left his home in the afternoon, heading to a secluded spot in the woods just outside the city. He placed the array under a tree and cautiously infused it with a bit of spiritual power.
The array lit up, but it didn't explode.
Mo Hua squatted on the ground, his small hands propping up his chin. "It lit up, which means the array is fine. It didn't explode, so that must mean the spiritual power I infused wasn't enough?"
What if I infuse it with enough spiritual power? Will the array explode immediately?
Mo Hua felt a bit uneasy. As a non-body cultivator, he probably couldn't withstand the power of the Earthfire Array's explosion.
He took out the Thousand Array Collection again and carefully read through the description of the array, word for word, confirming that it would only explode after three breaths. Only then did he feel relieved. Array masters don't deceive other array masters, and besides, Mr. Zhuang gave me this book, so there shouldn't be any problems.
Mo Hua operated his Qi Sea and directly infused a large amount of spiritual power into the array. Suddenly, the array lines of the Earthfire Array emitted a dazzling red light.
Mo Hua covered his head and ran, then jumped into a pit several meters away, hiding his entire body within it.
Mo Hua had chosen this spot precisely because of this pit. He had even practiced jumping into it several times to ensure that he could successfully take cover within three breaths using his small arms and legs.
The Earthfire Array exploded, and it did not disappoint Mo Hua. He was very satisfied.
However, although it had exploded, it only blew a hole in the big tree. There were some scorch marks, but the effect was underwhelming given the noise it had made. Mo Hua was once again dissatisfied.
Looking at it now, activating the Earthfire Array didn't seem like setting off a landmine; it was more like lighting a firecracker.
"An array with seven array lines should have stronger power...
Mo Hua felt that he shouldn't blame the array; instead, he should look for the problem within himself. "Could it be that my cultivation is too low, so the spiritual power I infuse is insufficient?"
This time, the array lines of the Earthfire Array shone even brighter.
Mo Hua quickly ran back to the pit and covered his ears just in time as he heard a loud "bang." The explosion made his ears ring slightly, and then he heard the sound of the tree crashing to the ground amidst the rumbling and rustling of leaves.
When Mo Hua went to take a look, his mouth fell open in amazement.
The big tree had borne the brunt of the Earthfire Array's self-detonation. Its trunk was blown open with a massive gash, and it now lay toppled on the ground. The charred remains and scorch marks on the gash indicated that it had been ravaged by intense flames.
"Is the power of a single spirit stone that strong? Or is my spiritual power really that weak...?"
Mo Hua felt a bit disheartened.
However, he was quite pleased with the power of the Earthfire Array when fueled by a spirit stone. He decided to prepare a few more just in case.
After making sure that the trees affected by the array showed no signs of catching fire, Mo Hua happily returned home.
Only the blasted tree remained, standing alone in its original spot.
The next day, Elder Yu of the Demon Hunting Team passed by and noticed the signs of the explosion on the trees. He couldn't help but fly into a rage.
"Go back and find out which good-for-nothing on the Demon Hunting Team did this! Instead of hunting demons, they're wasting their energy blowing up trees here. Do they think they're so skilled that they need to show off like this?"
The burly men beside him shrank back, not daring to utter a word.
Elder Yu was known for his short temper, and he was not one to be contradicted. They didn't dare to utter even half a word of disagreement.
After the Demon Hunting Ceremony, Dahuhu and the other two had been busy. They either practiced martial arts, magic, and cultivation techniques at home or ventured into the mountains with more experienced demon hunters to gain knowledge.
On the second night of the Demon Hunting Festival, Mo Hua could only wander the streets alone. Despite the festivities, he felt a bit bored and lonely without his friends.
Unexpectedly, on the third day, after Mo Hua visited Mr. Zhuang and asked him some questions, Bai Zisheng grabbed him tightly.
"Take me with you!!"
Bai Zisheng's handsome face was fixed in a stare, his eyes glued to Mo Hua.
"What...?"
"The Demon Hunting Festival!" Bai Zisheng said. "I asked around, and the festival lasts for three days. Today is the last day. If we don't go now, we'll miss it."
"It only comes once a year."
"Who knows what will happen next year? What if Zi Xi and I have to go somewhere else? Then I might never get to see it... No, you must take me with you!"
"But... even if I want to take you, it won't make a difference. Snow Aunt won't agree to it." Mo Hua said.
"I've thought about it," Bai Zisheng's eyes lit up, "We'll do it secretly, without Snow Aunt knowing. Worst comes to worst, we'll get a beating when we get back. A man has to stand tall and not fear a beating. Even if I get a good thrashing, it'll be worth it!"
"Then you think about how you're going to keep it a secret from Snow Aunt?"
Bai Zisheng thought about it and sat down dejectedly. "You're right, I can't keep it from her. I've never been able to hide anything from her since I was little."
Seeing him looking as dejected as a frost-bitten eggplant, Mo Hua felt a bit of sympathy. "Then why don't you discuss it with Snow Aunt? Finish your homework during the day, and then we can take a walk in the streets at night?"
"That's the only option, I suppose..." Bai Zisheng nodded.
"Then hurry up and finish your homework. If you don't, you won't even have the right to ask Snow Aunt for permission." Mo Hua said.
Bai Zisheng immediately became spirited and opened the book on the table. He glanced at it and then asked Mo Hua, "If Snow Aunt agrees, how will I find you?"
"At the rooster hour today, I'll be waiting for you under the big tree on the street. If Snow Aunt agrees, I'll take you around. If she doesn't, then I'll go by myself."
"Deal!" Bai Zisheng was delighted.
"Okay, deal."
(End of Chapter)
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