Chapter 386: The Excited Beiming Longkun

Beiming Longkun was stunned; clearly, he had not expected Xiao Han to ask such a question. After all, although the latter's combat power was heaven-defying, the hard flaw of his cultivation base was right there. For a problem even he could not solve, it was highly likely that Xiao Han would struggle to have much impact on the situation.

However, what followed was a sense of gratification; at least his judgment of people was not wrong.

Immediately, he chuckled and said, "Since you wish to know, then this old man shall speak a bit more."

"Oh? We have arrived." Just then, Beiming Longkun stopped before a peculiar space. Merely by looking through this space, Xiao Han could feel that formidable power of thunder.

When the two entered, the scene that met Xiao Han's eyes surprised him. The entire space was extremely silent; if one ignored the tens of thousands of feet of black thunder clouds gathering and refusing to disperse in the distance, this would be a very suitable place for quiet cultivation.

"This is the ninth layer of the Thunder Domain, a special space in our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, and also my usual place of cultivation," Beiming Longkun explained from behind.

After observing, Xiao Han offered a compliment, "I fear only a divine beast's constitution like yours, Lord Bei Ming, could remain here for long."

Although Supreme powerhouses could also stay for a long time, they would absolutely not be as relaxed and at ease as Beiming Longkun, as if they were at home.

"You flatter me."

Though he was humble in speech, Beiming Longkun was still quite pleased by Xiao Han's praise. "Then let me explain some basic information about the Da Qian World to you!"

"I would be glad to hear the details!" Xiao Han said solemnly.

After a moment of thought, Beiming Longkun spoke slowly: "The Da Qian World is the name of this world of ours; at the same time, it is also the intersection of ten thousand planes."

"Powerhouses from lower planes like yourself often ascend here from any part of the Da Qian World."

Xiao Han nodded. Over the next few hours, Beiming Longkun detailed the situation of the Da Qian World, including but not limited to the powerful factions, renowned powerhouses, various blessed lands, and professions of the Da Qian World.

Xiao Han suddenly spoke up: "I wonder if Lord Bei Ming could introduce some information regarding Spirit Array Masters?"

"Spirit Array Master?" Beiming Longkun was slightly surprised. "Could it be that you are interested in Spirit Array Masters?"

Xiao Han did not deny it. "I am untalented, but I have indeed dabbled a little in the way of arrays."

Beiming Longkun nodded slightly, though he did not take it to heart. He assumed Xiao Han only had some understanding and had not delved too deeply, and was only interested out of curiosity.

"I do not know much about Spirit Array Masters. As for materials in this regard, our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy can open them all to you."

"However..." After much deliberation, Beiming Longkun still chose to pour a bucket of cold water on Xiao Han. "Our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy does not have high attainments in the way of Spirit Array Masters, and the materials are only basic. I hope you do not hold too high expectations."

"Oh? It sounds like Spirit Array Masters are quite extraordinary?" Xiao Han asked "curiously."

"That is natural." Beiming Longkun's tone was slightly wistful. "Spirit Array Masters, Spirit Pill Masters, and Spirit Artifact Masters all hold extremely high status in the Da Qian World."

"Taking the Spirit Array Master you are interested in as an example, a first-rank Spirit Array Master is enough to compare to the Spirit Wheel Stage. Further on, there are Spirit Array Masters, Spirit Array Grandmasters, and..." Beiming Longkun revealed a trace of yearning,

"The Spirit Array Grandmaster who is in no way weaker than a Heavenly Sovereign powerhouse."

He then changed the subject. "However, these are too far away for us, so let us not mention them for now."

"It is not just strength; the various Spirit Arrays of Spirit Array Masters have very powerful effects."

"For instance, that eighth-rank Spirit Gathering Array you used was laid out by a Spirit Array Grandmaster."

A trace of heartache flashed by as Beiming Longkun said, "To build that Spirit Gathering Array, I threw away this old face of mine, along with a massive amount of resources."

"Oh?" Xiao Han was stunned. "Is that so?"

He had better not say that the Spirit Gathering Array was just so-so. Although the layout method was different, the principles were roughly similar; what Xiao Han lacked was perhaps just the Spirit Seals of the Da Qian World's Spirit Array Masters.

Not long after he entered, he had already incidentally grasped the layout method of that Spirit Gathering Array, and even improvements had automatically surfaced in his mind.

He had originally wanted to offer some suggestions, but looking at it now, it was better not to be too blunt and leave the man some face.

"Yes." Seeming to see that Xiao Han was very interested in Spirit Arrays, Beiming Longkun gave another example, saying somewhat through gritted teeth:

"The Spirit Power cultivation of a Spirit Array Master does not need to be very strong, but once they lay out a Spirit Array, their level of trouble rises in a straight line."

"Just like our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy's opponent, the Dragon Demon Palace."

"Could it be that the Dragon Demon Palace has a very strong Spirit Array Master?" Xiao Han asked curiously.

"Hah!" Beiming Longkun sneered, saying disdainfully, "With that bunch of trash in the Dragon Demon Palace, where would they get a Spirit Array Master?"

He then said with envy and jealousy: "They simply had a stroke of dog-shit luck and accidentally found an ancient ruin, from which they found a well-preserved Ancient Spirit Array."

"Under full activation, it can withstand all attacks below the Earth Sovereign level."

"If not for this, why would we be so troubled?"

Hearing this, Xiao Han's eyes lit up, and he took the initiative to suggest: "How about you let me try?"

Beiming Longkun subconsciously stopped him: "You need not worry about it."

"We will find a way to solve that Spirit Array."

If it were the previous Xiao Han, he might have had the ability to join forces with him to forcibly break the array, but now...

Beiming Longkun did not believe the former had such strength.

Xiao Han also realized that his current strength seemed to lack credibility, but he was indeed quite interested in that Great Ancient Array.

Therefore...

After a moment of thought, Xiao Han took out an Array Disk and directly poured Spirit Power into it. A massive array that blotted out the sky instantly enveloped the ninth layer of the Thunder Domain, even including the forbidden area dense with thunder clouds.

"Lord, please appraise this. How is this Spirit Array of mine?"

What made Xiao Han heave a sigh of relief was that his Array Disk could still adapt to local customs; Dou Qi and Spirit Power did not hinder each other, as they were both a form of energy after all.

Meanwhile, Beiming Longkun was completely dumbfounded, trembling as he said, "Is this Spirit Array your work?"

He cast an inquiring look at Xiao Han, wanting to get a negative answer; after all, this was truly a bit of a blow to one's confidence!

And Xiao Han's answer was naturally affirmative, even adding at the end, "This is the only one I have on me that is passable; I lack materials for the others and cannot set them up for the time being."

Beiming Longkun secretly clutched his heart; as an old man, his health was poor and he could not handle such stimulation.

Although he was not a Spirit Array Master, he still possessed basic discernment. According to Beiming Longkun's observation, the complexity of this Spirit Array far surpassed the Great Ancient Array of the Dragon Demon Palace that had left him helpless, which meant...

He had actually encountered a Spirit Array Grandmaster, or perhaps even an Intermediate Spirit Array Grandmaster?

And...

Beiming Longkun seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly asked, "What is this jade disk of yours...?"

If he remembered correctly, this person seemed to have poured Spirit Power directly into that jade disk, and the next second, the Spirit Array was completed.

Xiao Han noticed Beiming Longkun's gaze, raised the jade disk in his hand, and explained, "This is an Array Disk I researched myself; it can seal a Spirit Array in advance and be activated when needed."

"You only need to use Dou Qi... oh no... use Spirit Power to activate it; it is quite convenient."

A Spirit Array Seed? That was Beiming Longkun's first impression, but he immediately overturned it the next instant.

This thing was clearly much easier to use than a Spirit Array Seed; basically, only professional Spirit Array Masters were qualified to use Spirit Array Seeds. Otherwise, even if the answer were written on paper, one would still be clueless.

Ignoring one's attainments in Spirit Arrays, as long as one possesses Spirit Power, one can use it at any time; the practicality of this Array Disk is much better than a Spirit Array Seed!

"Your Excellency, how is this Spirit Array of mine?" Xiao Han asked again.

Beiming Longkun came back to his senses, looked at Xiao Han who was waiting for his answer, and hurriedly said, "Your Excellency's attainments in Spirit Arrays are extremely profound."

"Then..." Xiao Han said.

"This old man sincerely invites Your Excellency to assist the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy in participating in the operation to attack the Dragon Demon Palace," Beiming Longkun said very tactfully.

"The remuneration is all negotiable."

Beiming Longkun suddenly had a lapse in judgment at this moment and spoke up, "I wonder if Your Excellency has any interest in becoming an Elder of our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy?"

"What do you mean by this, Your Excellency Beiming?" Xiao Han asked in confusion.

Beiming Longkun was just surprised at how he had let those words slip out, but upon hearing Xiao Han's inquiry, he did not hide his intentions at all.

"This old man knows that Your Excellency is destined to head toward that vast world."

"But Your Excellency has just arrived and is not yet familiar with many things in the Da Qian World, and your strength has not even recovered to its peak."

"Why not stay at our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy for a period of time, hold the title of Elder, and make more preparations; wouldn't that be better?"

"Just this?"

"Just this." Beiming Longkun's tone was firm.

"Then I, Han, shall respectfully decline your modesty and accept."

Xiao Han cupped his hands and said; he also believed that since he had just arrived in the Da Qian World and had no urgent matters, it was the perfect time to lay low and develop, and the other party's proposal hit the nail on the head for him.

"Good, then Your Excellency Xiao Han, please follow me; this old man will take you to go through the procedures in front of Taicang and the others so you can get to know each other again." Beiming Longkun excitedly grabbed Xiao Han's sleeve and, amidst the latter's bewildered gaze, dragged him away.

A powerhouse from a lower plane, a Third-Rank Supreme whose strength is rapidly rising, a Spirit Array Grandmaster—even if he does not stay for long, their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy has struck gold!

"Hey, hey, hey, Your Excellency Beiming, don't be so anxious!" Xiao Han's voice sounded somewhat helpless.