Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1280 - 497: Seeking the Dao from a Friend (Part 2)
Chapter 1280: Chapter 497: Seeking the Dao from a Friend (Part 2)
Su Lingkou saw Shen Xi adopt her suggestion, and her face immediately lit up with a rich expression of joy.
That night.
Shen Xi brought Su Lingkou to the Bluestone Cave Mansion as agreed.
Ning Zhuo personally stood at the door to greet them, “Brother Shen, how noble of you! Both of you, please this way.”
Ning Zhuo led them into the cultivation room and personally poured tea to entertain them.
After exchanging a few words, Ning Zhuo took out an item. It was the class notes Shen Xi had initially given him.
There were new contents in the notes.
Shen Xi scanned it with his Divine Sense and found it was filled with Ning Zhuo’s understanding, questions, as well as deductions and results.
Shen Xi felt quite gratified.
Even though he gave the notes mainly to foster goodwill with Ning Zhuo, seeing his cultivation insights valued so highly by others, Shen Xi couldn’t help but feel proud and joyful, with a faint sense of accomplishment.
Ning Zhuo cupped his hands in gratitude, saying he had gained a lot from reading the notes but had many questions and wanted to ask Shen Xi first.
Shen Xi was here to clear Ning Zhuo’s doubts: “I wouldn’t dare to instruct you. We are peers, so let us exchange and discuss.”
Ning Zhuo’s first question made Shen Xi’s expression turn serious.
Ning Zhuo: “Each palace of the Nine Palace Formation is independent, yet they resonate with each other. The so-called independence means that each palace has its own mana and principles, forming a complete entity. The so-called resonance is that the Nine Palaces, through the Array Heart calculations, can cooperate and support each other.”
“This shows how crucial the Array Heart calculations are.”
“I noticed from the examples in the notes that some Array Heart calculations rely on fixed principles, while others are dynamic and change in real-time.”
“Which of these two forms is more prevalent today?”
Shen Xi: “The latter.”
He immediately added, “In the past, calculations were done with fixed principles. Hence, the Nine Palace Formation of that time still had traces to follow.”
“But with the continuous flourishing of cultivation techniques, the capability of Array Heart calculations has dramatically increased. Hundreds of years ago, the cultivation world widely adopted real-time adaptable Array Heart calculations.”
“Therefore, today’s Nine Palace Formation is far more variable and harder to decipher than ever.”
Ning Zhuo’s eyes gleamed, “As I expected. So, what is at the core of these real-time adaptable Array Heart calculations?”
Shen Xi took a deep breath and pondered, “There’s much involved here. Primarily, it’s the array devices and Array Spirits…”
He elaborated in detail. Ning Zhuo listened intently and silently memorized it.
Time passed, and Ning Zhuo’s questions came one after another.
Shen Xi answered with all his might, carefully choosing his words, and found himself pondering more deeply.
“Brother Shen.” Ning Zhuo suddenly interrupted him, the bulky young man smiling, “You don’t have to be so cautious.”
Shen Xi was slightly taken aback.
Ning Zhuo looked at him with clear eyes, “I seek your instruction to learn real things. The more precise and accurate your descriptions, the better I understand. Too much subtlety could lead to misunderstandings for me.”
Shen Xi was silent for a moment, then laughed, “Alright.”
The subsequent exchange flowed much more smoothly. Shen Xi no longer held back, speaking straightforwardly. Ning Zhuo frequently nodded, occasionally asked further, or made inferences.
It wasn’t until Su Lingkou finally couldn’t hold back and called them to stop that they realized three hours had passed!
“Asking Brother Shen for guidance, I forgot about the time,” Ning Zhuo marveled.
Shen Xi shook himself out of it, also secretly surprised. He had enjoyed the exchange for three hours; this was rare in his experiences discussing the Dao with others.
He analyzed the reasons inwardly, “Firstly, Ning Zhuo genuinely sought guidance, sincerely and openly, never burdened by pride. This is very rare and commendable for someone so young and accomplished.”
“Secondly, his comprehension is truly astounding. Many principles I thought would require repeated explanations for understanding, Ning Zhuo grasped in a flash. Some conclusions he deduced by himself even before I could explain.”
This made Shen Xi’s teaching highly effective, providing him with a weighty sense of accomplishment, continuously conveyed, uninterrupted.
“Brother Shen.” Ning Zhuo stood up and formally saluted, “Today has been incredibly rewarding. Thank you for your guidance.”
Shen Xi quickly returned the salute, “Daoist Fellow Ning, you are too kind. Today’s exchange let me witness your brilliance. With your comprehension far exceeding the ordinary, as long as you dedicate time and energy, focusing on the Nine Palace Array, you will surely achieve something.”
Saying this, he took out a Storage Bag from his bosom.
“These are the classics of the Nine Palace Formation that I study daily, totaling twenty-three volumes. If you have time, you might want to browse them. Though I can’t assure you will pass the Nine Curves Corridor Array at the Feiyun Conference, at least it will deepen your foundation in the Nine Palace Array.”
Ning Zhuo was slightly startled, then reached out with both hands to take the Storage Bag.
He stepped back, cupping his fists in gratitude, “In that case, thank you, Brother Shen!”
On the way back, Su Lingkou remained silent.
Shen Xi noticed his cousin’s unusual demeanor and smiled, asking.
Su Lingkou looked up, her expression complex, “Cousin, that Ning Zhuo…”
She paused, choosing her words carefully, “His comprehension is a bit frightening. Almost, almost not weaker than yours.”
Shen Xi nodded, “Indeed. I also didn’t expect his understanding of the Nine Palace Formation to advance so quickly.”
Su Lingkou sighed, “Every question he asked was sharp and crucial. If it were me asking, I probably wouldn’t come up with those questions even in a day. And him? In three hours, he asked no less than thirty questions, each hitting the mark.”
“For many questions, I struggled to understand. Yet his next question jumped over large parts, already addressing the subsequent challenges.”
“If it weren’t for my own cultivation in the Nine Palace Array and considerable understanding, I wouldn’t be able to keep up with Ning Zhuo in thought speed!”
“Cousin, I’m a bit worried.”
Shen Xi put away his smile, quietly looking at Su Lingkou.
Su Lingkou’s gaze flickered, looking ahead, “Cousin, there’s no need to impart everything. Why not stop at moderation?”
Shen Xi was silent for a moment, slightly shaking his head, “Cousin, there’s no need to do so.”
“But Ning Zhuo and you are rivals, cousin. Aren’t we just creating an enemy for ourselves by doing this?”
Shen Xi shook his head again, “I’ll ask just one question—if Ning Zhuo didn’t seek guidance from me, could he still progress in the Array Dao?”
Su Lingkou was silent for a moment and sighed, “Of course. Here is the main mountain gate of the Myriad Images Sect, what classics does it lack? Ning Zhuo has already gained fame and prominence in the main sect; if he sincerely wanted to associate himself with a faction, what kind of Master wouldn’t he find?”
Shen Xi: “Precisely. I’m using this opportunity to make Ning Zhuo owe us a favor, which is the most rewarding investment.”
“With his level of comprehension, formidable learning ability, and such admirable humility, as long as he devotes the time and energy, he will surely make achievements in the Formation field.”
“By that time, the help I provide him now will greatly depreciate, even becoming meaningless.”
“Alas.” Su Lingkou sighed deeply, “Cousin, you’re right. Since Ning Zhuo’s soaring momentum is difficult to stop, it’s better to assist him fully and form a good relationship!”
Bluestone Cave Mansion.
Ning Zhuo sat cross-legged.
He didn’t hastily browse through the array formation classics Shen Xi had given him but instead revisited their recent exchange, pondering and reabsorbing it.
“The saying of Land, Methods, Companions, and Wealth is definitely reasonable.”
“Just a few hours of seeking guidance from Shen Xi, and I’ll surely be able to pass the third curve upon reentering the array!”
“Now I can confirm that my previous thoughts were correct—by continually deciphering the Nine Curves Corridor Array, I am enhancing my skills, which will be extremely helpful for cracking the Luoshu Water Array next!”
The night deepened.
Ning Zhuo began flipping through Shen Xi’s classics.
Meanwhile, inside the Shuyu Pavilion.
Sun Lingtong took a deep breath and started using the Inheriting Dao Jade Page.
A large amount of True Intent related to the Array Dao was drawn out from Sun Lingtong’s small body, forming streams of light that converged into the Inheriting Dao Jade Page.
As time passed, Sun Lingtong’s body trembled slightly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
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