Chapter 70

In the council hall, the atmosphere seemed to stagnate slightly due to Mu Chen's words, then the astonished gazes of Mu Feng and the others were cast upon Mu Chen.

"What nonsense are you talking?" Mu Feng frowned and scolded.

Wen Ling also frowned slightly. Constructing a Level 2 Spirit Gathering Array was a rather troublesome task, and only a Level 1 Spirit Array Master could be of some help. Although Mu Chen had a strong talent in learning spirit arrays, he was still a beginner. How could he shoulder such a heavy responsibility?

"Hehe, constructing a Level 2 Spirit Gathering Array isn't something anyone can casually participate in. If something goes wrong, the loss of materials would be quite severe for the Mu Domain," a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows smiled faintly, clearly taking Mu Chen's words as youthful arrogance.

The other two Level 1 Spirit Array Masters also nodded. If even a young upstart could participate in such a task, what would be the point of them?

"Mr. Wen, isn't it true that as long as one can set up a Level 1 Spirit Array, they can be considered a Level 1 Spirit Array Master?" Mu Chen ignored them and looked at Wen Ling, smiling.

Wen Ling was taken aback and said, "In theory, that's correct."

"I have already successfully set up the Level 1 Spirit Array 'Flame Spirit Array' that you gave me," Mu Chen said.

Wen Ling's voice immediately stopped. He was stunned for half a second before exclaiming, "How is that possible?!"

"You can set up the 'Flame Spirit Array'?" The other three Level 1 Spirit Array Masters stared at Mu Chen in disbelief. They found it hard to imagine that a young, inexperienced boy could reach the same level as them.

Mu Feng and Zhou Ye also looked at Mu Chen with great surprise. However, they knew Mu Chen well. He wouldn't boast in front of them. If he said he could set up the 'Flame Spirit Array,' it was likely true.

"You—"

Wen Ling also came to his senses, looking at Mu Chen with a mix of surprise and doubt. "Then, demonstrate it in front of us."

Mu Chen nodded helplessly, then clenched his palm, gathering dark spiritual energy. Fifteen black spiritual seals flickered and condensed.

"He can actually condense fifteen spiritual seals!"

The three Level 1 Spirit Array Masters' expressions turned serious. They could only condense seventeen spiritual seals at most. This boy, who was barely in his teens, could already catch up to them. What a terrifying talent in spirit arrays!

Wen Ling, seeing the fifteen spiritual seals, moved his lips but said nothing, now believing Mu Chen's words.

Mu Chen's expression was solemn. His fingers flicked rapidly, and the fifteen spiritual seals shot into the air in front of him, dissolving into nothingness. His hands then rapidly changed through various seals.

Buzz.

As Mu Chen's seals changed, everyone in the room felt the temperature gradually rise. In the air in front of him, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth rapidly gathered.

All present were keen-eyed and could vaguely see the complex light array rapidly forming in the air. Within the array, some flames were surging.

Time passed slowly. After a while, Mu Chen's changing seals finally stopped. In the air in front of him, a fiery red spirit array covering half the living room slowly appeared.

"This—" Wen Ling looked at the formed spirit array with a complex expression and finally sighed, "It is indeed the Flame Spirit Array."

The other three Level 1 Spirit Array Masters also exchanged glances, then laughed bitterly. A Level 1 Spirit Array Master in his teens? This was truly the first time they had seen such a prodigy. What kind of freak was this young master of the Mu Domain?

Mu Feng and Zhou Ye's eyes were filled with joy. Mu Feng stood up, patted Mu Chen on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Good boy, it seems you have indeed inherited your mother's talent in this area."

"Don't overlook my own efforts, okay?" Mu Chen said helplessly. If he hadn't studied the 'Flame Spirit Array' day and night for the past week and experienced repeated failures, he wouldn't have succeeded.

Mu Feng smiled and nodded, the satisfaction and pride in his eyes barely concealed. The anger from the Liu Domain's sabotage had now completely dissipated.

"Mr. Wen, what do you think of Mu Chen? Can he help?" Mu Feng asked Wen Ling.

Wen Ling pondered for a moment and said, "It's true that Mu Chen can set up the 'Flame Spirit Array,' but he is still a beginner. He can't be considered a true Level 1 Spirit Array Master yet. He still needs more experience and training in terms of experience and discernment."

Mu Feng glanced at Mu Chen and nodded. Indeed, no matter how strong Mu Chen's talent was, experience couldn't be gained easily.

Mu Chen's face also turned bitter.

"Hehe, but experience is something that accumulates. Constructing a Level 2 Spirit Gathering Array will be a good opportunity for him. He is now qualified to participate," Wen Ling smiled, his tone changing.

Surprise quickly filled Mu Chen's black eyes, and he said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Wen."

Wen Ling waved his hand, his gaze on Mu Chen unusually gentle. Such a talented young man even made someone like him feel a bit fond. However, he also understood that Mu Chen's talent would likely surpass him in the future, and he wouldn't be able to offer much guidance.

The three Level 1 Spirit Array Masters, hearing this, did not object further. They were clearly impressed by Mu Chen's performance. According to Wen Ling, Mu Chen had only been studying spirit arrays for about a month, yet his achievements were already catching up to theirs. It might not be long before this young man became the most powerful spirit array master in the Northern Spirit Region.

"Tomorrow, Mu Chen will go with us to the place where we will set up the spirit gathering array. Let him familiarize himself first. In a few days, we will start the work. How does that sound?" Wen Ling asked Mu Feng.

"Fine."

Mu Feng had no objections. As long as it could deepen Mu Chen's expertise in spirit arrays, he wouldn't mind even if Mu Chen wasted all the materials for the spirit gathering array.

With the decision made, Wen Ling and the others discussed some details with Mu Feng and then took their leave.

"Young man, you must learn well from Mr. Wen and the others tomorrow. Don't be complacent just because you have some talent. Spirit array cultivation isn't something you can achieve with talent alone," Mu Feng said seriously, watching Wen Ling and the others leave.

"Anyway, no matter what, even if you are average in spiritual energy cultivation, you cannot be ordinary in spirit array cultivation. Otherwise, it would be a disgrace to your mother."

Mu Chen rolled his eyes and couldn't help but ask, "Is Mother a very powerful spirit array master?"

"Your mother's expertise in spirit arrays is unmatched, not just in the Northern Spirit Region, but even in the Five Great Academies, it would be hard to find someone who can match her," Mu Feng smiled faintly.

"Really that powerful?" Mu Chen was a bit stunned. Most spirit array masters in the Northern Spirit Region were quite ordinary, but the 'Five Great Academies' were a different story. The strongest spirit array masters there could easily kill a Spirit Core Realm expert with a wave of their hand. His mother was that powerful?

"But if Mother is so powerful, wouldn't Father feel a lot of pressure?" Mu Chen suddenly looked at Mu Feng and said teasingly.

"When I first met your mother, her strength was sealed to a very low level due to some circumstances. I treated her like a normal, gentle woman, protecting her all the way, and almost died in the process," Mu Feng chuckled, a hint of pride in his eyes.

"Who would have thought she would turn out to be so powerful? But your mother is very gentle, so there's no pressure."

"So you took advantage of her when she was weak. Her strength was sealed, and her mental defenses were at their weakest. Otherwise, how could she have fallen for you, old man?" Mu Chen said knowingly.

"You brat, you're asking for a beating!" Mu Feng finally lost his temper, pretending to strike. Mu Chen laughed and ran away, leaving Mu Feng with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"This brat—"

Mu Feng retracted his fist and smiled with satisfaction, muttering to himself, "Jing, our son is becoming more and more impressive. I think he might surpass you in the future. Then, it will be the time for our family to reunite."

At this, his eyes seemed to recall something, a shadow of darkness passing through them. He clenched his fists tightly, his slightly lowered face looking somewhat stern.

"You look down on me, but I don't care. I may not have that kind of ability, but I have a son!"

The next morning, as dawn broke, Mu Chen left his room and met Mu Feng, Wen Ling, and the others waiting outside the council hall.

"Let's go."

Seeing Mu Chen arrive, Mu Feng smiled faintly and led the way out of the Mu Manor, heading straight for the north of Mu City. There was a vast square where the Mu Domain's guards usually trained. If the Level 2 Spirit Gathering Array could be successfully set up here, it would greatly increase the Mu Domain's appeal to powerful experts. After all, the benefits of a spirit gathering array for cultivation were self-evident.

The square was now isolated by the Mu Domain's guards. As Mu Feng and the others entered the square and stopped, their gazes, looking forward, were filled with a hint of excitement.

(To be continued)