Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1156: Chapter 1156: Who’s Really Asking for Trouble? Still Too Early to Tell

”Isn’t it just the day of examination at the Array Dao Hall? I’ve been deeply studying the Array Formation lately and have gained some insights. I came specifically to ask the esteemed experts for guidance by participating in the exam,” Han Yan said lightly.

”What, he claims to have insights? Just from a commonplace ’Array Dao Secret’, he dares to say he’s gained insights?”

”Daring to shamelessly ask for guidance from the experts, is this Han Yan fearless out of ignorance or has he lost his mind?”

”He studied ’Array Dao Secret’ for just a few days and dares to participate in the exam. What does he think the Array Dao Hall is?”

The disciples whispered among themselves, mocking and ridiculing Han Yan, with a trace of undisguised anger in their words.

To them, Han Yan’s words were a great satire. They had all been taught by Array Masters, immersed themselves in diligent cultivation and research of array formations, dreaming of it, yet passing the exam was still challenging. Han Yan had only studied an introductory book, ’Array Dao Secret’, for a few days and dared to participate in the exam. This wasn’t just disrespect towards the Array Dao Hall but also contempt for them.

”Han Yan, the Array Dao Hall is not a place for you to be unruly. After just learning the ’Array Dao Secret’, you dare to participate in the exam. You’re clearly intent on causing trouble!” Even the mentors felt immensely humiliated, and Gan Qiyi angrily reprimanded.

Among everyone, only Zhou Wuqing remained silent, with a faint smile and some comfort in his eyes. It seemed Han Yan should have grasped the essence of the ’Array Dao Secret’. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so confident.

Although the ’Array Dao Secret’ appeared simple, it is the foundation of all array formations. As the saying goes, despite myriad changes, all things return to the root. No matter how profound the array technique, fundamentally, it originates from the most foundational array principles. For this reason, the Array Masters of his lineage dedicated themselves to the ’Array Dao Secret’ generation after generation, seeking opportunities for breakthrough whenever they encountered barriers in cultivation.

Initially, he gave Han Yan the ’Array Dao Secret’ out of guilt, not expecting much from him. However, it now seemed Han Yan probably wouldn’t disappoint him.

Of course, even if Han Yan achieved nothing, it wouldn’t matter. He had a copy of the ’Array Dao Secret’ anyway, and wouldn’t mind.

”Lord Gan, who said one cannot derive array techniques from the ’Array Dao Secret’? Who set the rule that cultivating array techniques through the ’Array Dao Secret’ prohibits participation in the exam?” Han Yan looked at the furious Gan Qiyi, giving a contemptuous smile.

”Fine, fine, then I must see how high your natural talent is and how much of the array formation profound meanings you’ve comprehended from the ’Array Dao Secret’,” Gan Qiyi was further provoked by Han Yan’s disdainful gaze, coldly sneering.

”Thank you, Lord Gan, for the opportunity,” Han Yan said calmly.

”Are you going to comprehend the mentor’s array or set up an array for the mentor to evaluate?” Gan Qiyi asked.

”I shall set up the array and have the mentors evaluate it,” Han Yan responded without hesitation.

She was hoping to use this array to deal with Tian Liangwen and openly avenge Jiang Yuzhe.

Suffering it is! Gan Qiyi secretly sneered.

If comprehending a mentor’s array, the focus would be on Han Yan’s array skill. However, setting up an array for mentor evaluation often depended on the mentor’s favor. If holding grudges, one could pick faults even in a perfect array. What more in an actual array setup?

This Han Yan, his arrogance is boundless!

”There’s the Array Formation Stage. You shall start the examination, and let us all witness it,” Gan Qiyi pointed to a high platform in the field, speaking to Han Yan.

Without much conversation, Han Yan stepped onto the Array Formation Stage in just a few steps.

The Array Formation Stage was over three zhang wide, significantly larger than ordinary Sword Dao Competition Platforms, and around were various array materials.

As Han Yan stepped onto the stage, a barrier surrounded him, separating him from the outside world. Han Yan could see people’s actions outside, yet those outside could not see Han Yan’s method of arranging the array.

Seeing Gan Qiyi’s angry face and the furious expressions of the other mentors, Han Yan smiled slightly and quickly began arranging the array.

”Truly, she doesn’t know her place. I’ll see what kind of array she can set up shortly.”

”Today, we must teach her a harsh lesson, make her understand that the path of array formation is not that simple, and she has no qualifications to flaunt after just studying the ’Array Dao Secret’ for a few days.” The mentors transmitted through Gathering Qi Transmission, determined to give this arrogant, clueless playboy a harsh lesson today.

Unconsciously, seven and a half minutes had passed. With a bell sound, Han Yan gracefully stepped off the Array Formation Stage.

”The array setup is complete?” Gan Qiyi said arrogantly, eyes to the sky.

In his view, with just seven and a half minutes, what kind of decent array could Han Yan set up? Even if it wasn’t full of errors, there would be many flaws. He didn’t even need to nitpick to find numerous shortcomings and could thoroughly shame Han Yan, making her lose face utterly.

”It is complete,” Han Yan nodded slightly.

”Which mentor would you like to evaluate your array first?” Thinking Han Yan would soon be humiliated, Gan Qiyi didn’t bother acting resentful, posing as a senior.

”I’ll trouble Lord Tian Wenliang to come first,” Han Yan said.

What! Everyone looked at Han Yan in surprise. They expected him to choose Zhou Wuqing first, given that Zhou’s good temper was well-known, and he might save some face for Han Yan. Unexpectedly, he chose his sworn enemy, Tian Wenliang. Was he deliberately looking for trouble?

”Fine, fine, I’ll take a look first,” Tian Wenliang, a bit surprised, nevertheless lost interest in pondering further.

Didn’t Han Yan deliberately seek trouble? Then as he wishes, taking the opportunity to shame him, venting the anger.

”Lord Tian, please!” A faint, unnoted cold smile appeared on Han Yan’s lips.

”Hmph!” Tian Wenliang strode forward, flinging his robe, stepping onto the Array Formation Stage in a few steps.

”Buzz!” With a light sound, the array activated.

The sky turned turbulent, originally clear now covered in gloom as if a storm was imminent.

What’s happening? Not only the disciples below but also Gan Qiyi and the other mentors looked puzzled.

”Ah...” At this moment, a horrified scream emanated from within the array.