Chapter 909: The Unassuming Lightning-Magnetism Battle
Chapter 909: The Unassuming Lightning-Magnetism Battle
The battle of array masters!
This was a confrontation between two skilled array masters!
Mo Hua's expression turned solemn, and his fighting spirit gradually rose. But after some contemplation, he realized a serious issue:
He had no idea how to handle a Lightning-Magnetism battle...
He hadn't studied formal Lightning-Magnetism array techniques, nor had he ever fought against another Lightning-Magnetism array master. He had no relevant experience and didn't know how to deal with enemies or conduct offense and defense in a Lightning-Magnetism battle.
Mo Hua considered putting the Lightning Magnetic Puppet back into the Primordial Magnetic Composite Array's base layer.
But then he hesitated.
Even if he did, what could it accomplish?
The Lightning Magnetic Puppet could only eavesdrop on information and tamper with some Magnetic Patterns, but it had no offensive or defensive capabilities. Instead, it would likely attract the attention of the enemy's Lightning-Magnetism and become contaminated, resulting in a net loss.
As for the Lightning-Magnetism array master on the other side, who he was, where he was, the methods he employed, and his intentions, Mo Hua had no clue. He didn't know how the enemy might target him through these Lightning-Magnetism patterns.
Some knowledge might be easy to learn.
But if one didn't know, then they simply didn't know, no matter how hard they racked their brains.
This was the 'barrier' between different fields of study in cultivation.
At this moment, a barrier like this separated Mo Hua from the Lightning-Magnetism expert.
The opponent was clearly an experienced Lightning-Magnetism array master, proficient in Lightning-Magnetism array techniques, with a comprehensive understanding of Lightning-Magnetism detection, filtering, offense, and defense.
These were skills Mo Hua lacked.
As long as the enemy maintained the Demon Sect's base Primordial Magnetic Array, it would be challenging for Mo Hua to find loopholes and infiltrate again to eavesdrop on information and steal permissions.
Even if he managed to get in, he would have to be as cautious as a 'mouse crossing the street,' trembling and treading on thin ice. If the enemy noticed any irregularities, the Lightning Magnetic Puppet might be in danger.
"This is a serious problem..."
Mo Hua furrowed his brows.
After some thought, he realized this wasn't something he could handle alone.
When in doubt, ask.
Fortunately, he knew someone who was an expert in this field.
A few days later, Mo Hua arranged to meet with Elder Zheng at a teahouse in Void City. Over tea, he sought guidance on array techniques.
"Lightning-Magnetism offense and defense?" Elder Zheng asked, slightly surprised as he sipped his tea.
"Yes," Mo Hua nodded. "I had some free time and was pondering the principles of Primordial Magnetism and Lightning-Magnetism. Then, this question came to mind..."
"Primordial Magnetism is an application on the surface, while Lightning-Magnetism is the underlying principle. With Lightning-Magnetism, one can generate, transmit, and tamper with Magnetic Patterns. So, if two array masters are both proficient in Lightning-Magnetism principles, does that mean they can manipulate Magnetic Patterns, compete for permissions, and engage in offense and defense within the same Primordial Magnetic Array?"
"You have some free time, huh?" Elder Zheng asked with a hint of exasperation. "Don't you have other array techniques to study?"
Mo Hua shook his head. "I've almost mastered Second Rank techniques, so I'm looking for something new to learn."
Elder Zheng was taken aback but nodded resignedly. If any other disciple had said this, he would have considered it overly ambitious and unrealistic. But coming from Mo Hua, he saw it as a sincere and ambitious pursuit.
Since they had already discussed various array techniques, it wouldn't hurt to expand Mo Hua's knowledge of Lightning-Magnetism.
Elder Zheng took a sip of tea and explained, "Lightning-Magnetism offense and defense follows specific array technique guidelines..."
"The terms 'Lightning' and 'Magnetism' are essentially one entity. Where there is lightning, there is magnetism, and vice versa. You can use lightning flow to influence Magnetic Patterns, and conversely, Magnetic Patterns can generate specific lightning flows."
"A Lightning-Magnetism array generates lightning through magnetism."
"This 'lightning' is a secondary lightning flow, and the traces it leaves behind are secondary lightning patterns."
"A proficient Lightning-Magnetism array master, through their array, can generate various types of lightning flows. These lightning flows are then used to steal, tamper with, attack, defend, detect, and filter Magnetic Patterns..."
"A Lightning-Magnetism array master relies on array techniques as the foundation, divine perception as the root, calculus as the core, secondary lightning patterns as the blade, and Primordial Magnetic Arrays as the battlefield, engaging in fierce combat."
"This combat is, in essence, a contest of array mastery, Lightning-Magnetism comprehension, divine perception depth, divine perception calculus, and each other's strategic wit."
"It is a war waged in the microcosm of Lightning-Magnetism, without the smoke of battle..."
Mo Hua's eyes lit up with understanding, and he felt a sense of awe.
Elder Zheng continued, "But this contest must remain covert. Remember what I told you before..."
"Whenever Lightning-Magnetism is involved, secrets are at stake. Any conflict must be confined to the realm of Lightning-Magnetism; exposure can bring deadly consequences."
"I'm sharing this with you in the hope that you'll make progress in your array studies. If you bring harm upon yourself by learning Lightning-Magnetism arrays, it will be my fault."
Elder Zheng spoke with a sincere desire to nurture talent.
Mo Hua nodded earnestly, "Elder Zheng, rest assured, I will remember your words."
Elder Zheng nodded slightly, "Good."
The two continued their conversation, and Mo Hua asked for clarification on the points he didn't understand.
Elder Zheng patiently explained, breaking down the concepts and guiding Mo Hua step by step.
They talked until dusk, and a deeply grateful Mo Hua bid farewell to Elder Zheng.
Upon returning to the Great Void Sect, Mo Hua, as usual, transcribed Elder Zheng's teachings on Lightning-Magnetism arrays onto a jade tablet, which he then carefully read and contemplated.
Elder Zheng's profound knowledge, stemming from his family's legacy, was evident. As a Fourth Rank array master proficient in thunder arrays, his guidance was insightful and precise.
Mo Hua learned a great deal.
He also came to understand the differences between himself and ordinary Lightning-Magnetism array masters.
Typically, such masters would be proficient in a comprehensive system of Lightning-Magnetism array techniques, using arrays to manipulate Lightning-Magnetism changes and control secondary lightning patterns, thereby altering Magnetic Patterns or conducting offense and defense through Primordial Magnetic Arrays.
Mo Hua was different.
He didn't know Lightning-Magnetism array techniques yet.
His method of tampering with Primordial Magnetic Arrays wasn't through array techniques but by directly accessing the more fundamental secondary lightning patterns and converting them into 'Source Patterns' in the form of Lightning Magnetic Puppets.
While others used Lightning-Magnetism arrays, he used Lightning Magnetic Puppets.
Lightning-Magnetism arrays excelled in their well-established heritage, comprehensive system, and diverse applications, forming a mature array technique system.
In comparison, Mo Hua's Lightning Magnetic Puppets were strongest in their use of 'Origin Calculation Method,' 'Array Flow,' and 'Source Patterns,' a set of array theory principles not taught by the Five Elements Sect and even considered 'forbidden.'
From the perspective of array principles, the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet, or the "Secondary Lightning Source Pattern," is evidently a more advanced concept.
However, the issue lies in his own cultivation being too low.
The Five Elements Sect exhausted all its resources to create the Five Elements Source Patterns, but he, alone, had limited divine perception and calculus abilities, insufficient experience, and a short time for research. His understanding was not deep, and the number of arrays he had derived was also small.
This "Lightning-Magnetic Puppet" was still in its infancy, with limited functions. Although it held promise for the future, at this stage, it genuinely couldn't compete with a Lightning-Magnetism Array Master from a traditional heritage.
In this Lightning-Magnetism confrontation, he seemed to have no chance of victory...
Moreover, for the opponent to be proficient in Lightning-Magnetism Formation meant that even a Second-Rank Lightning-Magnetism Array required at least a Golden Core cultivation level.
Golden Core Cultivators possessed divine perception of at least twenty patterns, surpassing his own.
The opponent understood Lightning-Magnetism Formation, while he did not.
He had the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet, but couldn't use it for offense or defense.
Furthermore, confrontations between Lightning-Magnetism experts involved the application of Lightning-Magnetism Arrays, requiring accumulated array experience. The intricacies within were profound.
These were all disadvantages for him.
Mo Hua couldn't help but sigh as he pondered the situation.
He had to admit that his skills were indeed inferior.
In a normal situation, he had no chance of winning this Lightning-Magnetism battle...
Mo Hua felt uncomfortable.
He was just two Divine Remains away from breaking through to the late Foundation Establishment Stage, and the day of completing the Soul Severing Sword was not far off...
Yet, at this moment, this Lightning-Magnetism Array Master stood in his way, leaving him helpless.
"I have to think of a way..."
No matter how he thought about it, with his current Lightning-Magnetism skills, he couldn't match this Lightning-Magnetism Array Master.
Mo Hua contemplated for a long time, and finally, he thought of a solution: kill this Lightning-Magnetism Array Master!
If he couldn't beat him in the realm of Lightning-Magnetism, he would kill him in reality.
If he couldn't solve the problem, he would eliminate the person causing it!
He planned to use Lightning-Magnetism Tracing to locate the Array Master, then call Uncle Gu and Sister Xia to join forces and kill him.
Advanced Lightning-Magnetism battles often required the simplest of methods.
Two tigers cannot occupy the same mountain.
A Primordial Magnetic Composite Array couldn't accommodate two Lightning-Magnetism Array Masters.
With the opponent present, he couldn't play at all.
This Lightning-Magnetism Array Master had to die.
Moreover, he served the Demon Sect, and his death was well-deserved.
The problem was that Lightning-Magnetism Tracing and Primordial Magnetic Location were also advanced array techniques...
Mo Hua specifically sought out Elder Zheng for guidance.
Elder Zheng was always willing to share his knowledge.
Mo Hua also subtly confirmed his suspicions about the Lightning-Magnetism Array Master, receiving an affirmative response, and only then did he return satisfied.
After returning to the sect, Mo Hua carefully reconsidered his plan from start to finish:
First, there was the issue of Primordial Magnetic Location.
The Demon Sect Token was carried by the demon cultivator, and its location frequently changed, making it difficult to pinpoint.
Locating the Demon Sect Token required operating from the central array hub of the Primordial Magnetic Composite Array.
The Primordial Magnetic Composite Array involved the core of the entire Demon Sect, making it highly secretive, and its location wouldn't be easily exposed.
Mo Hua didn't have the ability to steal the core permissions and locate the central array hub of the Primordial Magnetic Array.
Therefore, both the Demon Sect Token and the lower-level Primordial Magnetic Composite Array couldn't be located for the time being.
However, the location of the opposing Lightning-Magnetism Array Master could be traced.
Mo Hua asked Elder Zheng and learned that constructing a Lightning-Magnetism Array involved a complex process.
The entire set of array mediums, patterns, hubs, and pupils were expensive and intricately structured, forming an integrated whole. Once deployed, they wouldn't be easily moved unless a complete relocation was intended.
This meant that the Lightning-Magnetism Array Master, including his entire "Lightning-Magnetism" assets, was currently set up in Qianxue State or a hidden location in the surrounding area.
Furthermore, according to another point Elder Zheng mentioned, Lightning-Magnetism Array Masters were to be avoided.
Therefore, Mo Hua could deduce that this Lightning-Magnetism Array Master operated alone and in isolation.
Even orthodox sects were wary of Lightning-Magnetism Array Masters, let alone the inherently suspicious and murderous Demon Sect.
Within the Demon Sect, this Lightning-Magnetism Array Master would never easily expose himself.
It was highly unlikely that he had much contact with other Demon Sect cultivators, and they might have rarely met, only maintaining necessary communication methods.
Mo Hua pondered for a moment and nodded, feeling confident in his deduction.
Then, following Elder Zheng's instructions, he began to perform "Primordial Magnetic" location through Secondary Lightning Flow Tracing.
He first took out the map of Qianxue State and its surroundings and marked his position on it.
After that, he started the directional tracing.
He infiltrated the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet into the Demon Sect Token to sense the direction of the unusual Lightning-Magnetic flow.
Lightning-Magnetism was also a form of heavenly energy, and since it flowed through heaven and earth and permeated all things, it couldn't be without direction.
Directional tracing was both difficult and simple.
For Mo Hua, who could control the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet and perceive Lightning-Magnetic flow, directional tracing wasn't challenging.
If not, it would be very difficult.
Since the Primordial Magnetic Composite Array was still under the opponent's "monitoring," Mo Hua was cautious in controlling the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet.
He hid the Lightning-Magnetic Puppet in the Magnetic Pattern Sea, exposing it only once every quarter of an hour to sense the flow before immediately hiding again.
After half a day of effort, Mo Hua roughly marked the southeastern direction on the map.
However, this direction was still too broad, and the pinpointing was vague. He needed to leave the sect, conduct on-site inspections, and confirm the location from multiple directions.
Mo Hua had originally planned to go during the next break, but feeling the urgency, he took two days off.
Reaching the late Foundation Establishment Stage was the priority.
Missing a day or two of late Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation wouldn't affect his progress.
He didn't need to bother Elder Xun; Elder Song readily approved his leave and even thoughtfully asked if two days were enough and if he needed an elder to accompany him.
Mo Hua declined.
But he later discovered that a Golden Core Elder was secretly following him, likely under the sect's orders to protect him discreetly.
Mo Hua was touched, so he kept quiet and allowed the Elder to secretly follow him.
He left the Qianxue State Border and traveled through mountains and valleys until he reached a location. He took out his token and used a Lightning Magnetic Puppet to sense the direction of the Lightning-Magnetic Flow, determining the exact position. On the map, he made a few marks.
For two whole days, Mo Hua traveled day and night without rest, covering all directions. Finally, he circled a desolate mountain range.
This was a place called Nameless Mountain.
There were no Cultivators nearby, and the area was desolate, overgrown with vegetation.
Mo Hua concealed himself and located several spots, sensing the Lightning-Magnetic Flow. He set up a position within the mountain and eventually narrowed it down to a mountain peak.
Near the peak, there were numerous Primordial Magnetic Array Techniques that were difficult for ordinary people to detect.
Clearly, someone skilled in Primordial Magnetism and an expert in Array Techniques was hiding within this mountain peak.
Mo Hua's eyes lit up, and instead of alarming the target, he immediately returned to the sect.
Upon arriving at the sect, he sent the location to Uncle Gu:
"Uncle Gu, in the southeast of Qianxue State Border, north of Solitary Mountain City, there's a Nameless Mountain with a Golden Core Array Master from the Demon Sect hiding inside."
"This person is extremely crucial, and we must kill him."
If I kill the Array Master across from me, no one will stand in my way...
Mo Hua thought to himself.
Uncle Gu replied, "Okay."
Having experienced several previous missions to hunt down Golden Core Cultivators from the Demon Sect, Uncle Gu now fully trusted Mo Hua's intelligence and responded simply and decisively.
Mo Hua also informed Uncle Gu of some precautions, especially regarding the Primordial Magnetic Array.
"This person is proficient in Primordial Magnetism, and the area is filled with Primordial Magnetic Array Techniques. Any slight disturbance might alert him, so we must be extremely cautious."
"At that time, I'll use some means to attract the Array Master's attention, and you all must seize the opportunity to act swiftly."
"Also, we can kill the person, but try to leave some of the Array Media intact, as I still have a use for them..."
...
Mo Hua gave many more instructions.
Uncle Gu recorded everything and then hesitated, "There's no problem with the rest, but if the Array and Array Media are related to the Demon Sect, the Dao Prefecture Office might confiscate them as public property."
"Can't we keep them?"
"It's not easy to explain..."
"Isn't this matter under your and Sister Xia's responsibility? Who else do we need to explain to?"
Uncle Gu fell silent for a moment and sighed, "Alright, I'll see what I can do at that time..."
"Mmhmm."
After that, the Dao Prefecture Office began preparations. Several days later, when the preparations were complete, they took action, and it happened to be a day off.
Mo Hua initially didn't want to go, but after some consideration, he still couldn't shake his attachment to the Lightning-Magnetic Array and Array Media, which might soon belong to him.
Mo Hua decided to go there himself.
This time, he didn't hide anything and directly asked Elder Xunzi You to accompany him, saying, "The Dao Prefecture Office has a task and needs your assistance. I need to go out for a while."
Elder Xunzi You was concerned about Mo Hua's safety, so he naturally became his bodyguard once again.
On the day of the operation, the weather was calm and sunny.
The group arrived at Nameless Mountain, and the Dao Prefecture Office hid nearby, awaiting Mo Hua's command.
From a distance, Mo Hua found a scenic spot, took out the Demon Sect Token, connected it to the Origin Crystal Tablet, and manipulated the Lightning Magnetic Puppet to infiltrate the Demon Sect's Primordial Magnetic Array's lower layer.
This time, he infiltrated openly without any concealment.
And at the moment he exposed the Lightning Magnetic Puppet in the Primordial Magnetic Sea...
Inside Nameless Mountain.
In a dim stone room.
A black-robed Array Master with sparse hair, narrow eyes, and a sinister face suddenly widened his eyes and spoke with a venomous tone:
"Damn it! I've finally caught the bastard!"
"This bastard is truly skilled at hiding!"
For so many days, he had been tirelessly staring at the Lightning-Magnetic Array in front of him, determined to find and eliminate the source of this chaos.
But this time, the trajectory of the Lightning Flow was bizarre.
It was vastly different from anything he had encountered before, and it was exceptionally cunning and deceitful. It had barely revealed itself before it retreated, even before he could catch a glimpse of it.
He couldn't afford to fail with a bounty of 500,000 Spirit Stones on the line.
Although he was hired by the Demon Sect, these Array Masters who operated in the gray areas would do anything for Spirit Stones.
"Damn it! You've shown your hand, and now I'll see where you can hide!"
The black-robed Array Master immediately focused all his attention on the highly precise Lightning-Magnetic Array Disk made of Primordial Magnetic Jade in front of him. He began to trace the source and capture this unusual Secondary Lightning Flow within the Demon Sect's Primordial Magnetic Composite Array.
But after trying for a long time, he still couldn't catch it.
This Secondary Lightning Flow seemed to have a life of its own, moving with incredible agility in the Magnetic Sea, wriggling like an eel and hard to capture.
Occasionally, it would stop and cause some mischief, smearing the Magnetic Patterns as if taunting him.
The black-robed Array Master's anger rose.
"Insulting me? Damn it!"
Array Masters were often arrogant, and the more skilled they were, the more they couldn't tolerate such "mockery" at the Array level.
The black-robed Array Master held nothing back, focusing all his Divine Perception and attention on the Primordial Magnetic Sea.
The Array Patterns on the Lightning-Magnetic Array Disk glowed with blue light, reaching an extreme brightness.
With the black-robed Array Master's full effort, he finally captured that Secondary Lightning Flow.
On the Lightning-Magnetic Array Disk, the figure of the culprit who had been hiding in the lower layer of the Primordial Magnetic Composite Array, altering the Magnetic Patterns, and causing chaos gradually emerged.
A small figure purely generated by Lightning-Magnetism...
A human shadow?
A human shadow?!
"What... what is this thing?!"
The black-robed Array Master was stunned for a moment, his pupils suddenly constricted, and he trembled in disbelief, saying,
"Not a Secondary Lightning Pattern, but a human shadow?!"
"Why would there be such a thing in the Primordial Magnetic Layer?!"
"What kind of Lightning-Magnetic Array Technique could give rise to such a thing, seemingly alive and capable of moving on its own?"!"
The black-robed Array Master was shocked, and then he suddenly realized something.
Heritage!!
This must be the Supreme Lightning-Magnetism Heritage!
It can even create life through Array Techniques!
"I must get my hands on it! By all means, at any cost, even if it means my life, I must obtain it!"
The black-robed Array Master's eyes turned red instantly.
(End of Chapter)
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