Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 124 The Sect Leader Cannot Make the Decision

A month later, the array masters of the Array Academy finally ended their seclusion.

The array masters Cheng Feipeng and Wu Juan, who remained behind, waited early outside the Five Elements Annihilation Array, which had a huge circular dome.

At noon, the gates of the training ground opened, and the people who had been in seclusion emerged one by one.

Leading the way was naturally Bai Muyun, the head of Qimen Hall. Bai Muyun was a man with a delicate and effeminate appearance and a scholarly air. His eccentric temperament made him seem unapproachable.

Behind Bai Muyun were two array masters, Xuanzhe and Hongguan, followed by other formal array masters.

Everyone's faces were beaming with joy, and Bai Muyun was even chatting excitedly with the two array masters.

Seeing their expressions, Cheng Feipeng and Wu Juan guessed that the opening of the formation must have yielded considerable gains, so they went up to them and asked, "Master, how was the harvest this time?"

Bai Muyun, mindful of her status, remained silent.

Xuanzhe smiled and said, "We've acquired thirteen new runes."

Cheng Feipeng exclaimed with delight, "That's a real bumper harvest!"

In previous years, when the Array Court initiated the righteous law, it would only obtain seven or eight new runes in good times, and in bad times it might get nothing at all.

This time, we got thirteen coins, which is a great harvest that hasn't been seen in hundreds of years.

Xuanzhe asked, "During our absence, has anything significant happened in the sect?"

Cheng Feipeng and Wu Juan exchanged a strange look.

Cheng Feipeng said, "Elder Fang Daoyi has passed away, Elder Lin Maoshan of the Transmission Hall has entered the Cliff of the Living Dead, and Chen Qingxuan has been appointed as the new elder. Elder Lu Qiushui has also been added to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall."

Bai Muyun's expression changed, and disregarding her composure, she asked, "Why is it Chen Qingxuan who was added? Is Lü Qingzhu an idiot? Can't even compete with him?"

Wu Juan said, "Master, Mu Zhuosha has emerged from seclusion."

The atmosphere on the field froze instantly. Everyone unconsciously glanced at Bai Muyun, only to see his face turn ashen. He asked, "How did he come out of seclusion?"

Cheng Feipeng then recounted the events of that period in detail.

Upon hearing that it was Zhou Qing who invented the array to release Mu Zhuosha, Bai Muyun was immediately enraged. He looked at Cheng Feipeng and said, "Who gave you the right to give him the treatment of an array master without authorization? And who gave you the audacity to show him the array court talisman?"

"I think I've been too lenient with you all, which has allowed you to become so lawless!"

"Cancel everything. Revoke the array master's benefits, and get my talisman book back immediately."

"The spirit stones that have already been given to him, you either have to make him return them himself, or you have to use your own spirit stones to make up for it. If the talisman is circulated, I will hold you accountable!"

Cheng Feipeng was so ashamed of being rebuked so mercilessly in front of so many people that he wanted to disappear. He said, "I only did it because the Sect Leader intended to give him the title of Array Master. He'll be a member of the Array Academy sooner or later, so I..."

Bai Muyun sneered, interrupting him, and said, "The Sect Master cannot make decisions about the Array Academy."

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Zhou Qing learned about the Zhen Court's exit from seclusion that very day, because Cheng Feipeng had found him that afternoon and wanted to bring back the talisman booklet.

From Cheng Feipeng's embarrassed expression, Zhou Qing guessed that he must have been blamed by Bai Muyun.

Zhou Qing returned the talisman book to him, saying, "It is my fault that my master has been blamed."

Cheng Feipeng shook his head in frustration and said, "Their big shots are fighting, and it only affects us small fry. How can you be blamed?" "It's just a pity that your talent for formations will be buried by their arrogance."

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Uncle-Master, you flatter me. Formation is just a hobby I do in my spare time. What's wrong with that?"

Cheng Feipeng laughed and said, "In the past, if I heard you say this, I would have been heartbroken. Now I would rather you just treat it as a pastime, so that you won't be so hurt by it."

Having said that, he declined Zhou Qing's offer to stay and left gracefully.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing was taken by Yu Liangmou to the Zichen Palace to see the sect leader.

The sect leader smiled and said, "Master Bai of the Array Academy has emerged from seclusion. I should fulfill my promise to you. I will try to persuade him to grant you the title of Array Master later."

Zhou Qing didn't have much hope for this, but still respectfully said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master."

Not long after, Bai Muyun was also summoned to Zichen Palace, accompanied by Cheng Feipeng.

Cheng Feipeng looked dejected, wondering what kind of difficulties he had encountered this time.

The sect leader smiled and said, "Mu Yun, I heard you had a good harvest this time. Congratulations."

Bai Muyun said, "Thanks to the blessings of our ancestors."

The sect leader said, "You must have heard about what happened recently. Zhou Qing has an exceptional talent for array formations. In just one year, he has constructed two Xuan-grade array formations and several Huang-grade array formations. If the sect properly nurtures him, his future achievements will be limitless."

"I have already promised him the title of Array Master. What do you think?"

Bai Muyun said coldly, "Master, please forgive me, but I cannot agree to this."

The sect leader asked, "What is it?"

Bai Muyun said, "Because he is not qualified."

The sect leader laughed and said, "Why do you say that, Mu Yun? Everyone knows Zhou Qing's talent. At such a young age, he has already constructed two Xuan-grade formations. He is only one step away from becoming a formation master. This one step should not be difficult for him."

"Isn't it also an act of loving talent to honor and nurture such a gifted person and help him succeed?"

Bai Muyun sneered, "One less is one less. Not meeting the standard is not meeting the standard. Besides, being a formation master is not just about constructing formations."

"The highest achievement in the field of formations is always the interpretation and understanding of runes, the language of heaven and earth. Every formation master in the Qingyun Sect's Formation Academy has a profound foundation in interpreting runes, especially new runes, before they have earned the title of master."

"Understanding the language of heaven and earth is the foundation of formations; constructing formations is merely its application."

"Those who only focus on application and make no progress on the fundamentals will never be worthy of the title of master."

"So don't say he's missing one formation. Even if he collects all three Xuan-grade formations, I will not grant him the title of Master."

The sect leader was also somewhat annoyed by Bai Muyun's curt tone and said, "What if I insist that you obey my orders?"

Bai Muyun said, "I would naturally not dare to disobey the orders of the Sect Master. However, the family rules of the past generations stipulate that the title evaluation of the Array Academy shall be decided by the Array Academy itself, and the Sect Master shall not interfere."

"Thirty years ago, I requested that outsiders be restricted from entering the Array Court, but the Sect Master rejected my proposal on the grounds that the ancestral family rules could not be violated. Now, however, he wants to violate the ancestral family rules himself. Wouldn't that make him a laughingstock?"

When the sect leader saw him invoking the family traditions of the patriarch, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

(End of this chapter)