[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-king-of-honour":3,"chapter-divine-king-of-honour-divine-king-of-honour-chapter-742":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine King of Honour",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},401096,667,"Chapter 742: I Didn't Say I Didn't Understand","divine-king-of-honour-chapter-742",742,"\u003Cp>\"Island Master, since no one has comprehended this Basic Array, how will the ownership of the Token be decided?\" Jiao Long Emperor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hong Xiang!\" the Dark God Island Master waved toward Hong Xiang standing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master!\" Hong Xiang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she spoke, Hong Xiang walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then said to everyone, \"Since none of you have understood the Formation, according to Master's intention, the Token will belong to whoever has the deepest understanding of Formations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understanding of formations?\" the crowd murmured in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian was also surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had initially wanted to step forward and reveal that he had comprehended the Basic Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after hearing Hong Xiang's words, he decided to keep quiet for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see how Hong Xiang would test others' understanding of Formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I will construct a Low Grade Defense Spirit Array. You will try to use the formation theory learned inside to adjust your powers and attack my Formation, so I can judge how deeply you have comprehended the Formations,\" Hong Xiang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she finished speaking, a fluctuation emanated from her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, seven Low Grade Spirit Stones floated in mid-air, forming a defensive wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding crowd expressed their astonishment at this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this a Low Grade Spirit Array?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this woman also an Array Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian also showed a hint of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his attention was soon drawn to the Low Grade Spirit Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through his three days of comprehension, he had already gained a basic understanding of Formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the Low Grade Spirit Array before him was much more complex than the Basic Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It involved the direction and route of the flow of Spiritual Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are two ways to deploy an Array: one is using one's own Spiritual Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other is using the Spiritual Energy within Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former generally cannot maintain the concentration of Spiritual Energy for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas the latter requires a reserve of a large number of Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Hong Xiang's words, the crowd began to closely observe the Defensive Spirit Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One by one, using your own Spiritual Energy, attack the weak points of this Defensive Spirit Array. Based on your attacking methods, I will grade you as low, intermediate, or upper,\" Hong Xiang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attacking using the methods of Formation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no simple matter, as it required a certain level of understanding of formation theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A big man with a beard stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to the Defensive Spirit Array and began to mobilize his own Spiritual Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he threw a punch at the Defensive Spirit Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Defensive Array showed no disturbance at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only superficially understood, low level, next!\" Hong Xiang said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the low rating, Big Beard walked away disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a second person came forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was the same as the previous person, also rated low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third person who came forward was Xuan Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His comprehension was a bit higher and he received an intermediate rating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Shark Emperor Split Sky, who was similar to Xuan Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Jiao Long Emperor, Whale Emperor, and Emperor Xuanwu also received intermediate ratings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showed they had initially mastered the theory of the Formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xu Nian, the aloof man, a young couple from Qingcheng Sect, and the genius from the Whale Clan were left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eighth to step forward was the genius from the Whale Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He manipulated his Spiritual Energy, which bizarrely spun in the palm of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he struck directly at the defensive wall with his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That palm actually caused the defensive wall to shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Essentially mastered, upper level!\" Hong Xiang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd revealed expressions of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This genius from the Whale Clan actually had such strong comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the crowd's praise, the Whale Clan genius also smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he turned around, he didn't forget to throw a challenging glance at Xu Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian, in response, simply smiled disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next to step forward was the aloof man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attack was crisp and clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flow of Spiritual Energy was smooth, without any hindrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Essentially mastered, upper level!\" Hong Xiang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to reach upper level in three days showed they had the qualifications to embark on the path of Formation Cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, only Xu Nian and the young couple from Qingcheng Sect were left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young couple looked at Xu Nian, who made no move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the lead and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to make a move was the woman named Fang Shishi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Shishi gently struck out with her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defensive wall shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onlookers showed expressions of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Basic mastery, Upper-class!\" Hong Xiang declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd again showed expressions of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upper-class?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does that mean it's even more impressive than third-rank?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Yuming merely smiled faintly and stepped forward, striking out with his palm as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire defensive wall shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Proficiently mastered, Upper-class!\" Hong Xiang announced, her eyes also showing a hint of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, her comprehension level over three days was just a bit better than Fu Yuming's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated that Fu Yuming had outstanding talent in understanding formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Dark God Island Master seated in the high seat nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He evidently approved of Fu Yuming's technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He truly is a genius from the Cultivation World. His comprehension is truly extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, this token will likely belong to this young man from Qingcheng Sect, an unprecedented happening in the Forbidden Seas for many years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Four Demon Emperors also showed faces of shock and reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they had no choice, as these were the rules of the Dark God Island Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the last, Xu Nian,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he was completely overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had only superficially mastered the technique, how could he possibly surpass this talented youth from Qingcheng Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Yuming also sneered, clearly not thinking Xu Nian could outperform him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian did not say much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked straight toward the defensive wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiang, on the side, looked at Xu Nian with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Dark God Island Master seated at the main seat watched each of Xu Nian's movements intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see just to what level his comprehension of the formation had reached?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just when everyone thought Xu Nian would receive an intermediate rating,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian simply extended one finger, spiritual energy swirling around his fingertip as he pointed at the Spiritual Energy wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spiritual Energy wall instantly crumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there a problem with the formation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the spiritual energy been depleted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who did not understand formations had no idea what Xu Nian had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Dark God Island Master suddenly stood up from his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Xiang was also visibly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he broken her Defensive Array so effortlessly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Fu Yuming and the others did not understand what Xu Nian had done,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>from the expressions of Hong Xiang and the Dark God Island Master, they vaguely guessed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you comprehend the Basic Array?\" the Dark God Island Master asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this question already asked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian just smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his sleeve,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and immediately four Spirit Stones flew out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>forming a Basic Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was astonished all over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Dark God Island Master and Hong Xiang widened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third-Rank Basic Array? How is that possible?\" the Dark God Island Master exclaimed in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third-Rank?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't that mean Xu Nian had comprehended the highest level of Basic Array?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Nian, since you have comprehended the formation, why didn't you say so earlier?\" Hong Xiang also asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd stared intently at Xu Nian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Nian replied with a bitter smile, \"I never said I didn't comprehend it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the crowd was at a loss for words!\u003C\u002Fp>",1340,"2026-05-30T07:14:01.643Z","2026-06-01T04:30:36.922Z",1,"novelbin.me","aca921ea0f9274191aa67ba8c7429d15adc7274c26c9659bf14795f5b0f2dea7","divine-king-of-honour-chapter-743","divine-king-of-honour-chapter-741",1916,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-king-of-honour-cover.jpg"]