Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1160: Chapter 1160: Did You Really Think You Could Stump Mu Hanyan?

No wonder Tian Wenliang’s cultivation was completely destroyed, and no wonder even Gan Qiyi was struck by lightning. It turns out that the array Han Yan used was derived from the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array.

”How is this possible? Han Yan has only been studying formation magic for a little over ten days, and he relied on the ’Array Dao Secret’. How could he possibly comprehend the principles of the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array?” another mentor said in fear.

Fortunately, Han Yan chose Tian Wenliang. If it had been any one of them, the result would have been equally tragic.

The more this mentor thought about it, the more terrified he became. He grew increasingly awed by Han Yan’s innate talent for formation magic.

Who says the ’Array Dao Secret’ is just an introductory book for arrays? If anyone dares to say that again, he will tear their mouths apart.

Even Zhou Wuqing was deeply shocked. Although the ’Array Dao Secret’ passed down through his Master’s sect contains the lifetime essence of over a dozen predecessors and is incomparable to the general public’s introductory readings, he had guessed that Han Yan would benefit greatly from it. But he never imagined that Han Yan, in just over ten days, could comprehend the principles of the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array with just one book.

”Have you ever heard of a legend?” At this time, Gan Qiyi asked in a deep voice.

”What legend?” The few mentors looked at Gan Qiyi in confusion.

”Sir, do you mean the legend of that sword technique?” Zhou Wuqing pondered aloud.

”That’s right. It is said that the principles of the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array originate from a set of sword techniques. This sword technique is immensely powerful, capable of splitting the sky and earth, cutting stars and moons, but it’s so exquisitely complex that no one could grasp it. Therefore, some array predecessors transformed it into an array,” Gan Qiyi said.

”Could it be that Han Yan knows that sword technique?” A mentor finally came to this realization.

”Though Han Yan’s talent for array magic is indeed impressive, comprehending the principles of the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array with just the ’Array Dao Secret’ in a little over ten days is hard to believe. If he knows that sword technique, it would be more convincing,” Gan Qiyi said, undoubtedly agreeing with the mentor’s speculation.

”I cannot be entirely sure, but the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array is crucial to our Array Dao Hall and Long Yan Academy. So, before we confirm anything, do not spread this information externally, nor should we start any disputes with Han Yan.

Tomorrow, we will change the location of the assessment, carefully seal off the Array Formation Stage, and assign guards. Everyone should take the time to study it thoroughly to see if we can find a way to repair the Heavenly Sword Seven Killings Array. Also, assign someone to monitor Han Yan’s movements to see if our suspicions are true.” Gan Qiyi paused, then continued.

Only then did they understand why Gan Qiyi didn’t defend Tian Wenliang, whose cultivation was destroyed by Han Yan, as he had in the past, but instead gave him a Trial Token and let him go. This was the reason behind it.

At some point, the sky had darkened. Gan Qiyi, leading the mentors of the Array Dao Hall, didn’t leave but continued to ponder the remnants of Han Yan’s array base.

...

”I never expected that Han Yan would have such talent in array magic. Boldly using it to destroy Tian Wenliang’s cultivation, even humiliating Gan Qiyi. I underestimated him; I truly underestimated him.” In the Soaring Dragon Tower, Jiang Yunhe stroked his long beard and sighed.

”Indeed, Han Yan is so troublesome. What should we do next?” Jiang Qiling frowned and said.

Initially, when she first saw Han Yan, she didn’t pay him any mind. It wasn’t until later that she realized she had underestimated him. With each unexpected move Han Yan made, her pressure grew increasingly intense.

”For now, the best plan is probably to endure,” Jiang Yunhe said.

”What, Father? Are we really just going to let him go? Although he now has the Trial Tokens of the Sword Casting Hall and Array Dao Hall, he still hasn’t obtained the Sword Dao Trial Order, which is the most important one,” Jiang Qiling said reluctantly.

Unlike the other halls’ Trial Tokens, which can be freely traded, the Sword Dao Trial Order cannot be traded or transferred. After all, the Sword Dao is the foundation of the Holy Court Continent.

As long as Han Yan is stumped in the Sword Dao assessment, it wouldn’t matter how many other Trial Tokens he had. Jiang Qiling never imagined that her father would give up so easily.

”Do you think the Sword Dao assessment is really going to stump him?” Jiang Yunhe said calmly.

”Father, as far as I know, this time, those responsible for the Sword Dao assessment are not ordinary people, and the leader among them is even more powerful. If we can persuade him to intervene, Han Yan would find it difficult to pass the assessment,” Jiang Qiling said, unconvinced.

”Do you think he’s so easily persuaded? And even if I manage to persuade him to act personally, do you really think it would stump Han Yan? Heh, you’ll see,” Jiang Yunhe said to his daughter’s doubt, neither angry nor too explanatory, shaking his head.

Jiang Qiling knew her father’s temper and realized that none of her words would help, but she still felt incredibly dissatisfied.

She had personally witnessed the strength of that person, rumored to be no less than the slightly weaker Sword Dao Masters. But out of respect and filial piety, he hadn’t yet left his Master’s side.

Even she didn’t have much chance of winning against him. Her father hadn’t explicitly said anything, but his words implied clearly that even persuading him might not be enough to stop Han Yan. How could she possibly be satisfied with that?

”Hmph! Han Yan, let’s see if you really are as formidable as Father claims!” Jiang Qiling sneered internally.

...

Han Yan and Tan Yu left the Array Dao Hall and headed straight back to Wenjian Valley.

”Nine million, ten million, eleven million, twelve million... Hahahaha, we’ve struck it rich, truly rich this time! It’s a pity your array activated too quickly; once that Tian guy went in, he started wailing like a ghost. Otherwise, more people would have placed bets—what a pity,” Ling Baobao laughed as he counted the silver notes, though he seemed slightly regretful.

”Just be content. It was only seven and a half minutes, and I managed to set up the array well enough,” Han Yan rolled her eyes and said irritably.

It might have seemed easy, but in truth, setting up that replica of the Heavenly Sword Seven Stars Formation took all her effort. If not for the insights gained from the Star Falling Eight Desolate Sword, even understanding the principles wouldn’t have allowed her to arrange the array with such common materials in such a short time.

”That’s because your skills aren’t refined; if it were my mother, she’d set up a Great Array with a wave of her hand, without such trouble,” Ling Baobao said dismissively.