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Chapter 876 Unable to Bear
Upon seeing Yun Xi, Situ Xuanming immediately introduced himself:

"I am Situ Xuanming, an elder of the Spirit Array Pavilion and a ninth-grade array master. It is truly an honor for me to meet Fellow Daoist Ranxi on the ancient battlefield this time."

Yunxi returned the greeting with a cupped hand:

"I heard Cao Yi mention Fellow Daoist Situ before, and I learned that you are a grandmaster of array formations. It is an honor for Ranxi to meet you."

After listening to Yun Xi's flattering words, Situ Xuanming touched the small black mole on the tip of his nose and went straight to the point:

"Since we're all on the battlefield, let's not waste time on pleasantries. I've come here to see just how special the special runes Cao Yi mentioned really are, and whether they can even compensate for the flaws in our crafted array plates."

After saying that, he stared intently at Yunxi, as if he wanted to see Yunxi demonstrate it live.

Cao Yi, standing to the side, was speechless. He looked at Ran Xi, whose expression remained unchanged, and immediately cleared his throat, saying:

"Your Excellency Ranxi, Senior Situ is quite anxious. After hearing what I said, he's eager to witness the power of the runes you drew, so..."

Yunxi nodded after listening and said with a smile:

“I have already read the jade slip you gave me before. I have the corresponding upgrade runes for all the runes you need to refine the array plate. I can demonstrate it to this Fellow Daoist Situ without any problem. But can you be sure that the array plate you refine can withstand the power of the runes I have drawn?”

With a simple sentence, the ball was kicked back.

After returning, Cao Yi did consider this issue. The sealing runes on Ranxi Zun's body were designed for the body of the evil god, which had remained incorruptible for tens of thousands of years and could not even be destroyed. Therefore, it could only be sealed. However, the materials they used to refine the array plate were materials already available in the cultivation world, and he was afraid that they could not withstand them.

Situ Xuanming, who was standing to the side, thought that Yunxi was deliberately declining. He reached into his jade belt, took out an array plate, and handed it to Yunxi.
“Fellow Daoist Ranxi, this is a blank array plate that I have refined. The array plate that almost destroyed the passage before was refined based on this array plate. You can try it with confidence.”

Yunxi looked at the palm-sized black square array plate and took it casually. A quick scan with her divine sense revealed that it was a blank high-level array plate, so she nodded in satisfaction.

She wanted to try it herself. Previously, she used divine runes either to seal the body of an evil god or to inscribe them in mid-air without a carrier. But to inscribe them on an array plate was indeed a new attempt, so she activated the blank array plate and threw it into the air.

After the array plate was activated by spiritual power, it slowly grew larger. Yun Xi turned her almond-shaped eyes and cut her finger, using her blood essence, lightning spiritual power and merit power to draw an "explosion" array pattern in the air. This was the array pattern engraved on the edge of the array plate.

Once the array patterns were formed, they emitted bursts of purple light. Yunxi waved her hand and slowly pushed the formed array patterns to the edge of the blank array plate. After the array patterns touched the array plate, they retracted their purple light and slowly merged into the array plate.

Cao Yi and Situ Xuanming, who were standing to the side, turned to look at each other after seeing this scene. They both saw surprise in each other's eyes. Just as their lips curled up, they heard a "crack" and the array plate cracked.

The two quickly released their divine senses and saw cracks appear where the array patterns drawn by Ranxi were integrated. After two breaths, the cracks spread to the entire blank array plate. The two did not even have a chance to save it. After three breaths, the entire array plate shattered into pieces and fell to the ground.

Seeing that there was no way to salvage the situation, Yunxi could only wave her sleeve to retract the divine runes she had just drawn, thus neutralizing their power. Only then did she look at Situ Xuanming and say:

"Fellow Daoist Situ, do you have any sturdier blank array plates?"

Situ Xuanming picked up the broken pieces from the ground with a pained expression, muttering to himself:

"My Black Qi Stone! My Gilded Stream! My..."

Yunxi's lips twitched after hearing this. After the other party finished reading out a list of refining materials, she looked at Situ Xuanming and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Situ, it seems that the blank array plate you refined cannot bear the power of the special runes I drew. What should we do?"
"I can't possibly test every time you craft a blank array plate. As you've seen, drawing these special runes consumes my essence, spiritual power, and merit. Essence can be replenished, and spiritual power can be used for cultivation, but merit cannot be wasted like this. I hope Fellow Daoist Situ will understand; it's not easy for me to earn merit."

Situ Xuanming collected the fragments and then cupped his hands in greeting:

"Fellow Daoist Ranxi, please forgive me. I was reckless. I only wanted to see the power of the special runes you drew. I didn't expect that drawing a single rune would consume so much energy. However, it's good that Fellow Daoist Ranxi had a chance to try it. At least it lets us know that the array plates we currently refine cannot withstand the power of the runes. I'll think of a solution when I get back."

After saying this, he bowed again and turned to leave Yunxi's tent without giving Yunxi a chance to respond.

After everyone had disappeared from sight, Yunxi looked at Cao Yi and said:

Has he always been like this?

Cao Yi chuckled awkwardly and said:

"Please don't be offended, Your Excellency. He's just a master of arrays. He entered the Spirit Array Pavilion to improve his array-making skills, and even his breakthrough and advancement were all for the purpose of being able to refine high-level array plates. He can be called a master in the art of arrays, but he's a bit self-centered."

Yunxi understood immediately after hearing this, and nodded, saying:

"For you to praise him so highly, it seems that Situ Xuanming is indeed a genius in the art of formations. Geniuses are often eccentric, which is understandable."

After teasing Situ Xuanming, Yunxi changed the subject:

“Cao Yi, you have seen the power of the array patterns I drew. What I said just now was not to fob off Situ Xuanming. I really cannot verify each of the blank array plates you have refined.”

Moreover, the jade slip you gave me contains 108 array patterns that need to be inscribed. The combined power of these patterns will likely be even greater. Therefore, you need to find a vessel capable of bearing this power, and I must ensure that the inscription is completed successfully on the first attempt. Otherwise, it will be a loss for both of us, but all of this will take time.”

Cao Yi looked worried. He was also a formation master and could tell that the blank formation plate that Situ Xuanming had just taken out was of a high grade, but it couldn't even withstand the power of a single formation pattern. He couldn't think of any higher-grade supporting material for the moment.

Seeing that Cao Yi had taken it to heart, Yunxi continued:
"Given the current situation, I have an idea that might solve this problem."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yi immediately perked up and pressed for an answer:
"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Blank array plates are also made by weapon refiners. It would be better to inscribe array patterns while refining the array plate. However, this requires a high level of skill from the weapon refiner and also requires specific materials for the array plate. Otherwise, the final goal cannot be achieved."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yi's eyes lit up, and he became somewhat restless, rising to his feet and bowing respectfully:
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency. I understand what you mean. I will go and tell Senior Situ that we will study it further and perhaps it really will work."

Yunxi waved her hand readily and said:

"Okay, go and do your work!"

Cao Yi slipped away from Yunxi's tent.

Just as Yunxi was about to set off the restriction, a communication talisman flew in front of her:
"Ranxi, come to the main tent immediately."

My darlings, Fengling went to pamper herself today, so she got back a bit late. She just started writing, so this is just one chapter for now. There will be more later. Thank you all for your continued support!