Chapter 688: Becoming a Beginner Spirit Array Master
In the side chamber, Xiao Ze organized his recent gains. Though he had amassed over 700,000 Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, it was a mere drop in the ocean compared to what he needed. Still, every great journey starts with a single step.
The next phase of his plan was clear: leveraging his alchemy skills to accumulate vast resources. His ultimate goal was to complete the transformation of his Origin Space into its most advanced state, especially the Origin Tree.
Xiao Ze had a strong hunch that once the tree's energy was fully assimilated into spiritual power, it would bestow him with extraordinary surprises. Normal Sovereign Avatars in the Great Thousand World were condensed directly from spiritual power, lacking the enhancements of rare materials or extraordinary techniques.
For instance, the Myriad Flame Avatar, ranked 69th among the 99 tiers of Sovereign Avatars, required the refining of hundreds of unique flames. Such a process yielded an avatar of unrivaled destructive power, with the flames capable of incinerating anything in their path.
Xiao Ze believed the Origin Tree was extraordinary enough to rival even the top ranked Sovereign Avatars. However, transforming the tree's energy into spiritual power was a monumental task, requiring enormous resources.
He pulled out a jade bottle containing 200,000 Sovereign Spiritual Liquid and absorbed its contents in a single breath. A flowing stream of pure energy surged into his body, but moments later, the bottle was empty.
Xiao Ze sighed.
"This is going to take forever."
The infusion barely made a dent in the Origin Tree's energy transformation. It was clear that he wouldn't be able to rely on his Sovereign Avatar for now.
Returning his focus, Xiao Ze reached for the flame cauldron before him. A verdant green pill emerged, emanating rich spiritual energy.
"This is the Heaven Reaching Pill, isn't it? For those below the Fourth Tier of the Sovereign Realm, it can directly elevate their cultivation by one tier. Its appeal to Daluo Heavenly Territory's commanders is significant, though it would barely interest the kings."
Xiao Ze carefully stored the pill, reflecting on what he had learned about the hierarchy of the Daluo Heavenly Territory.
The Hierarchy of the Daluo Heavenly Territory
The structure was akin to a pyramid:
Domain Lord Mandala: A powerful Earth Sovereign ruling at the apex.
The Three Emperors: Commanders at the late stages of the Sovereign Realm (Seventh to Ninth Tier).
The Kings: Mid tier Sovereigns (Fourth to Sixth Tier).
The Commanders: Early tier Sovereigns (First to Third Tier).
The Soldiers and Civilians: Those below the Sovereign Realm, forming the base of the hierarchy.
Xiao Ze's pills primarily targeted the kings and commanders, as they had the resources to afford them. While he had the skills to craft pills for the emperors, the materials required far exceeded his current means.
Even so, the territory's appetite for his alchemical creations had its limits. For example, the Barrier Breaking Pill had already caused a major stir among the kings. Yet, its high cost had pushed at least one faction to the brink of financial collapse.
"If I rely solely on the kings for profits, I might cap out at around 3 million Sovereign Spiritual Liquid," Xiao Ze calculated.
To achieve his broader goals, he needed to expand his market.
"Perhaps a large scale pill auction in one of Daluo Heavenly Territory's cities could generate more resources," Xiao Ze mused.
For now, however, his attention shifted to another endeavor. His eyes fell on the jade slip he had taken from the library: Introduction to Spirit Arrays.
Delving into Spirit Arrays
"Spirit arrays function by harmonizing spiritual power with the surrounding environment, drawing upon natural energies to achieve powerful effects," Xiao Ze read, his curiosity piqued.
His previous experience with formations on the Dou Qi Continent gave him a foundational understanding, but the complexity of Great Thousand World's arrays was on another level.
A specific passage caught his attention:
"Formations in lower planes are relatively simple due to the less dense and more uniform energies present. The Great Thousand World, with its rich and chaotic energies, demands a more intricate approach."
Xiao Ze chuckled.
"No need to single out lower planes like that."
Continuing his studies, Xiao Ze learned that spirit seals formed the foundation of arrays, functioning as conduits and frameworks for energy. Combined with array diagrams, they enabled the creation of powerful formations.
With his advanced spiritual power, Xiao Ze quickly practiced forming seals. In moments, over a hundred seals materialized in his palm, glowing with vibrant light.
"Judging by the number, I'm already at the level of a Fourth Tier Spirit Array Master."
While impressive, Xiao Ze wasn't overly smug. His prior experience with formations and his enhanced spiritual power gave him a significant advantage. Additionally, the Ancient Wisdom talent granted by the Bodhi Tree further boosted his learning speed.
Experimenting further, Xiao Ze began arranging a small array using a dozen seals. His first attempt resulted in a loud crack as the formation collapsed, sending a minor backlash rippling toward him.
Unfazed, Xiao Ze analyzed the failure.
"There was a contradiction at one node and seven misaligned pathways…"
Adjusting his technique, Xiao Ze created a new array. This time, it stabilized, emanating a soft hum as faint arcs of blue lightning danced across its surface.
"Not bad for a beginner a basic First Tier Spirit Array," Xiao Ze muttered, dispersing the formation with a wave.
Though satisfied with his progress, he realized the limitations of creating arrays from scratch. Advanced arrays required extensive research and time, so he decided to seek pre existing diagrams.
Seeking Mandala's Aid
After finishing his alchemical tasks, Xiao Ze stood and headed toward Mandala's main hall. He planned to request some spirit array diagrams from her, though he knew such treasures wouldn't come cheap.
Mandala's prior generosity granting him free access to alchemical resources was an investment in his value as a Guest Official. For the spirit arrays, however, he expected to pay.
"I'll need to gather more Sovereign Spiritual Liquid soon," Xiao Ze muttered, rubbing his temples. It seemed that in the Great Thousand World, everything revolved around this universal currency.
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