CHAPTER 559: CHAPTER 558: FACE-SLAPPING IN PERSON

What’s this called?

This is called taking control!

Although it was Yin Jiuyou who invited Lin Xiaosu, now this senior brother jumps out to become the one in charge.

And the reason was quite sufficient.

At that time, Yin Jiuyou did indeed represent the Yin Yang Temple.

This means he was tied to Yang Jiu Lie.

Moreover, Yang Jiu Lie is the sect leader, which means, on the surface, Yang Jiu Lie is Yin Jiuyou’s superior.

This is also a fact.

With one sentence, Yin Jiuyou’s presence was reduced to the minimum.

How could Yin Jiuyou be willing to accept this?

However, he was unable to argue because this was on the surface, and on the surface, there must be rules of conduct.

Lin Xiaosu’s face revealed a look of pleasant surprise: "Since the two temple masters have reached a consensus, that’s excellent. Shall we get to the point?"

"Young Master Lin is straightforward. I admire this style!" Yin Jiuyou smiled broadly: "Please sit!"

The two sat down at the platform.

"It’s simple in the mountains, only a cup of clear tea, please have some tea!" Yin Jiuyou raised his hand, and two cups of tea flew towards Lin Xiaosu and Feng Ji.

Feng Ji lifted her slender hand gracefully and caught it.

This catch was like a phoenix spreading its wings, faintly carrying the essence of Sword Dao.

Lin Xiaosu did not use any impressive techniques; he just lightly tapped the platform with his finger, and the tea cup fell naturally, landing in front of his fingers.

This action was refined and courteous.

But this act also displayed his cultivation at the moment.

The hearts of the two temple masters subtly moved.

There are many talents in Kun Cang, but having such accomplishments at a young age is rare indeed.

"Young Master Lin, please clarify your intentions!" said Yang Jiu Lie.

"This time, entering Kun Cang, I am focused on a crisis from the outside world." Lin Xiaosu said: "I would like to ask the two temple masters of Yin Yang Temple to assist me with their outstanding disciples!"

"Seeking our temple’s help for an external matter!" Yang Jiu Lie said: "May I ask what kind of price you can offer?"

"What kind of price does the Yang Temple Master desire?"

"The ’Circulation Array Formula’ and ’Qiankun Breaking Array Hand’!"

This was straightforward.

Lin Xiaosu hesitated slightly...

The mountain wind blew, carrying a hint of oppression.

Everyone was tense.

Including Feng Ji.

She genuinely did not know what method Lin Xiaosu could use to convince the Yin Yang Temple.

If he could indeed convince the Yin Yang Temple, the solidarity among the former Upper Three Sects of Kun Cang would be dismantled, which is crucial for the entire Kun Cang ecology.

However, how could he persuade them?

Do not be too honest.

Your Array Path is a tool to suppress the Upper Three Sects; if the sects were truly to seize it, then the outcome would be one-sided, and they might soon use your arrays to break the outer sealed array, directly overturning the foundation you’ve established.

She had already warned him about this.

Now she felt it was not safe, but she could not remind him because of the presence of the two giants of the enlightenment realm, and the Taoist enlightenment realm possesses many divine powers, so even secret transmission might not be secure.

Lin Xiaosu’s gaze slowly lifted: "’Circulation Array Formula’, vast and profound, is divided into three sections: Zhou Tian, Heaven, Profound Sky. The Zhou Tian section only has a general outline without details, the Heaven section is a collection of the great achievements of array masters over thousands of years, mixed with truth and falsehood, containing both divine and demonic, only the Profound Sky section is suitable for teaching. However, the array of Profound Sky requires compatibility, otherwise, cultivation would be harmful rather than beneficial. Unknown is which of the eight natures of the Profound Sky aligns with the array path tradition of the Yin Yang Temple?"

As these words left his mouth, the two temple masters’ hearts raced.

They had spent their lives studying arrays and were truly grandmasters in the Array Path.

When someone speaks of arrays, just one sentence allows them to perceive depth.

Lin Xiaosu opened his mouth to speak of the array’s three sections: Zhou Tian, Heaven, Profound Sky.

This in itself was incomparably advanced; most only know about the Profound Sky, but how many know about the Heaven section? Yet they knew that the profound level of the Zhou Tian Array was considered the highest, even capable of altering the Heavenly Dao.

The Heaven Array is the mad fantasy of array pioneers, unverified.

The Profound Sky Array pursues the ultimate precision of the Array Path.

Lin Xiaosu’s interpretation of the Heaven Array was entirely accurate; this array is a series of whimsical ideas from generations of array masters, bizarre and absurd, with unknown repercussions, indeed unsuitable for teaching.

And the Zhou Tian Array, having only an outline without details, also aligns perfectly with the Heavenly Dao. The Array Path needs to match the Heavenly Dao; in places incomplete with the Heavenly Dao, it is impossible to bear a complete Zhou Tian Array.

Thus, whether idealist or materialist, both could accept that this world has no Zhou Tian Array, and even if it did exist, it would be forcibly erased by the Heavenly Dao.

Therefore, the Profound Sky Array is the category of Array Path they could embrace.

However, what are the eight natures of the Profound Sky?

The two temple masters of the Yin Yang Temple very much wanted to ask what the eight natures of the Profound Sky meant, but as the words reached their lips, they swallowed them simultaneously.

Because the moment they asked, they would be admitting their lack of understanding of the basics in the Array Path.

As towering giants of enlightenment, who could accept this?

Yang Jiu Lie’s eyes flickered: "Young Master Lin’s array path accomplishments are extraordinary; he should be able to discern our temple’s array path characteristics at a glance."

Yin Jiuyou admired this senior brother so much he could die.

No matter how indifferent he felt towards him in other aspects, this reply deserved full marks.

Ingeniously returned the ball.

Without harming their dignity.

Lin Xiaosu gazed toward the valley below: "It seems like Boundless, yet also like Tai Chi... without entering the array, it’s ultimately difficult to conclude. May I enter the array for a closer look?"

"This Array Valley, with eight points linked together forming the wondrous realm of four seasons, is designed precisely to welcome esteemed guests with great talent!" Yang Jiu Lie chuckled, "Young Master, your interest is welcomed, please!"

"Masters, please!"

Yang Jiu Lie flicked his fingers lightly, as if opening a door.

A pathway appeared before them.

Following this pathway forward, the surroundings instantly changed.

A path of bluestone lined with fragrant blooming flowers.

The flower path of spring.

Lin Xiaosu deeply inhaled the fragrance and praised, "A path leading to the wondrous realm, flowers alleviating worries, Master Yang’s array skills are truly extraordinary."

Yang Jiu Lie smiled, "Can Young Master Lin discern its nature?"

"Let me ponder for a moment!" Lin Xiaosu pointed his finger, directing it at a tree in the east.

This particular gesture exchanged a glance between the Yin Yang Temple masters, both visibly moved.

That position was precisely the Array Eye of this Four Seasons Array.

Has any giant of the enlightenment realm of Kun Cang managed to enter this array and discern its Array Eye at a glance?

None but him alone!

In a moment’s time, Lin Xiaosu looked up, "Tai Chi takes the lead, supplemented by Boundless, yet I perceive a change in the array ahead."

With those words spoken, he stepped forward, and with that step, the scenery transformed completely.

A river of jade green water flowing eastward, an old willow swaying by the water’s edge, fireflies dancing, a gentle breeze blowing—a delightful scene of midsummer.

Lin Xiaosu pointed to the root of the old willow, a smile surfaced on his face, "Indeed, this array uses Boundless as its primary nature, with Tai Chi supplementing it. The two masters excel at nature transformation, I am impressed!"

This praise unsettled the thousand-year-old faces of the Yin Yang Temple masters.

Are they adept at nature transformation?

They barely grasp what nature transformation even is.

This Four Seasons Great Array was retrieved from the ruins of Luanyun Heaven, if there’s any profoundness; it’s thanks to the mentors who left this array. They merely painted the gourd by the scoop...

While their thoughts were tangled, Lin Xiaosu had already stepped into the third season.

An autumn moon in the sky, leaves rustling down, high skies and broad land, spirited and gallant.

He routinely pointed at a stone wall, nodded lightly, and took another step.

As this step was taken, the surroundings froze.

Snowflakes drifting.

Lin Xiaosu stood amidst the snow, gazing into the sky, face surprised.

Yang Jiu Lie smiled faintly, "Why doesn’t Young Master Lin point out the location of the Array Eye?"

There is somewhat provocative intent in those words.

With the previous three transformations, Lin Xiaosu pinpointed the Array Eye with a finger, yet in this Winter Array, he refrained from action.

The intuitive feeling of the two temple masters was that they finally touched the boundary of Lin Xiaozhe’s array path—it’s not so easy for him to pinpoint the Array Eye of the Winter Array.

Lin Xiaosu sighed, "This array indeed is elusive, high-level and perfect, with infinite artistic conceptions that showcase the wonders of the array path. However, they played with the idea of ’adding feet to a snake’."

"Adding feet to a snake?" Yin Jiuyou was slightly startled.

"Yes, this array is a standard ’Heavenly Mechanism’ nature, with the Array Eye already hidden in the void, achieving a remarkably high degree of proficiency in the array path. But, they played with ’adding feet to a snake’, creating drifting snow! Once this snow flies, the hidden Array Eye becomes exposed!" Lin Xiaosu sighed, "Hence, it’s evident that the senior who devised this array wasn’t necessarily highly proficient!"

His finger gently lifted, pointed into the void.

Amidst the void, a snowflake landed on his fingertip, the surrounding snow suddenly halted, suspended in the void.

Such an extraordinary scene brightened Feng Ji’s eyes.

Though utterly unfamiliar with the array path.

Yet, she also knew Lin Xiaosu’s expertise in the array path was truly outstanding.

Yang Jiu Lie’s expression changed.

Completely changed.

This Four Seasons Array, especially the Winter Array, was the one he studied the most. The spectacle of drifting snow was his lifetime array path epitome, modifying ancient arrays, making winter feel more like winter.

It garnered unanimous praise among the enlightenment giants of Kun Cang.

Yet, his proudest work, in Lin Xiaosu’s eyes, was ’adding feet to a snake’!

The original Winter Array was high-level and perfect. He spent a lifetime refining his array path cultivation, adding this snowfall, which became a blunder.

Furthermore, it fulfilled his own words.

Because this snow exposed the Array Eye, pinpointed by his finger!

To say it so openly, how could Yang Jiu Lie maintain his composure?

Lin Xiaosu slowly turned back, a mysterious expression on his face, "Master Yang’s expression is somewhat peculiar, is it because I have torn away your facade of pretended profundity and exposed your shallow ignorance?"

As those words were spoken...

Feng Ji’s heart skipped a beat!

Yin Jiuyou’s heart also skipped a beat!

Yang Jiu Lie’s gaze suddenly lifted...

Confronted face-to-face with provocation!

This youngster first courteous then arrogant...

"What did you say?" Yang Jiu Lie’s voice was low.

"To me, the impression of the two temple masters differs, once Master Yin intended to be my adversary, one word from me persuaded him, he was sensible, thus subsequent interactions occurred. But what about you, Master Yang? In the decisive situation of blocking Kun Cang, you stood against me. On this major issue of right and wrong, you made the wrong choice, you have actually severed your own prospects!"