Published: December 27, 2024
After the explanation from the expert, Qin Chen finally understood the principles of the Holy Array Twelve Heavens.
The Holy Array Twelve Heavens is an extraordinarily magical treasure, specially designed by Tian Gong to assess the skills of Refiner in array techniques. Once a Refiner steps onto the stairs of the Holy Array Twelve Heavens, they will be subjected to various disturbances from the array.
What the Refiners need to do is to identify the array patterns revealed within the Holy Array Twelve Heavens amidst these disturbances and engrave them. Only by successfully engraving the correct array patterns amid the interference can one step onto the next level.
As one ascends the stairs, the difficulty will also increase.
No wonder these Refiners appeared so serious.
If it were merely about simply drawing an array pattern, it would be much easier. Refiners with higher ranks, stronger cultivation, and greater soul power would naturally be able to engrave higher-grade array patterns and pass the assessment more easily.
However, within the Holy Array Twelve Heavens, the disturbances vary according to your cultivation level, putting everyone on the same starting line. In this way, some high-level cultivators may find it useless, as they will inherently endure greater pressure.
This assessment completely tests a Refiner’s understanding of array techniques. Only by stripping away the complexity and directly pointing to the essence can one step onto higher levels.
In short, it assesses a Refiner's grasp of the essence of array techniques and their innate talent in array formation; other superficial factors are entirely useless.
"Alright, do you have any questions left?"
After the expert from Tian Gong finished his expressionless explanation, he said to Qin Chen in a flat tone.
"None, thank you for your guidance."
Qin Chen nodded.
"I see now, the Holy Array Twelve Heavens is similar to the ancient array roads of the Celestial Realm, also assessing the array skills of Refiners, and the effect is similar.
However, the Holy Array Twelve Heavens was created after the Celestial Realm was shattered, as the array roads disappeared. Later on, Tian Gong simulated the effects of the array roads to create this treasure for testing array talent. Naturally, there would be no record in the Sky Patch Palace's materials, so it's no wonder I hadn't heard of it."
Ignoring the speechless expressions of the crowd in the square, Qin Chen felt no embarrassment; if he hadn’t heard of it, then he hadn’t heard of it—there was no need to pretend otherwise.
"It is said that the array roads are incredibly magical; unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to witness them. Since the Holy Array Twelve Heavens simulates the array roads, I can finally give it a try today."
Qin Chen felt somewhat excited.
"Alright, the Holy Array Twelve Heavens is the location for your first round of assessment. Anyone among you who can step onto the sixth level of the Holy Array Twelve Heavens will be considered to have passed the first round. If you cannot step onto it, you will be eliminated.
Of course, you can continuously challenge upward. Although going higher doesn’t necessarily help you pass the assessment, ascending higher in the Holy Array Twelve Heavens will grant you deeper understanding of array techniques and enhance your skills in array formation."
"Moreover, each step of the Holy Array Twelve Heavens has a time limit. You can only stay on a step for a maximum of one incense stick's worth of time. If you cannot complete the engraving of the array pattern within that time, you will also be eliminated by the Holy Array Twelve Heavens."
"Now, the assessment begins. I wish you all success in passing!"
Qin Chen understood that the assessment for the Holy Array Twelve Heavens involved two aspects: standing on the steps and also comprehending the array pattern within the designated time; both are indispensable to enter the next step.
If the Holy Array Twelve Heavens corresponds to the array roads created, then stepping onto the seventh level would equate to reaching the level of a Celestial Grade Array Master, which means being on par with a Heavenly Saint Array Master. The sixth level should correspond to that of a late Earth Grade.