A reincarnated girl, who begins by possessing a cultivator.

Su Chun approached the teleportation array, reached out, and carefully touched the cold runes.

A faint spatial fluctuation emanated from her, causing her fingertips to tingle slightly.

She could sense that the energy contained in this teleportation array was beyond imagination; once activated, it would probably require an astronomical number of spirit stones and some kind of special energy source.

What troubled her even more was that the broken array bases and malfunctioning cores involved extremely profound spatial laws, far beyond her current level of array formation ability to understand and repair.

She was able to repair the core of the Ten Thousand Swords Return to One Formation because it was an attack formation, and its principle was relatively straightforward.

This teleportation array involves spatial teleportation, which is a completely different field.

She had repaired about 70-80% of the formation that had imprisoned Yun Chu in the Southern Continent back then.

"So, did you figure anything out?"

Xuanzhenzi looked at Su Chun expectantly.

Su Chun withdrew her hand, shook her head, and showed a hint of helplessness on her face.

"Senior, this teleportation array is too complex, and the spatial power involved is too profound. This disciple is currently unable to help."

She wasn't telling the whole truth. She did see some clues and recognized some rune structures similar to those in the Tiannan Continent's teleportation array, but she couldn't appear too knowledgeable, or it would arouse unnecessary suspicion.

Moreover, even if she knew how, repairing it would not be a task that could be accomplished overnight.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Xuanzhenzi's face, but he quickly regained his composure.

"That's true. I've been studying it for decades and still can't figure it out. How can I expect a young girl like you to do it? But it's alright. It's already quite remarkable that you can understand the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Formation. From now on, you'll stay here and study formations with me. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand."

"Yes, thank you, senior."

Su Chun said respectfully.

Although he couldn't find a way to repair the teleportation array immediately, Su Chun had already gained a great deal from being able to observe this ancient teleportation array so closely.

At least, she confirmed that this teleportation array was connected to the teleportation array in Tiannan Continent, which gave her great hope.

In the days that followed, Su Chun settled down in the Array Hall and studied and researched array formations under Xuan Zhenzi.

Xuan Zhenzi greatly admired Su Chun's talent in formations and taught him almost everything he knew.

Su Chun also showed great diligence and eagerness to learn, making rapid progress and soon becoming Xuan Zhenzi's most capable assistant.

While learning the formation knowledge of Tianxing Palace, she secretly studied the ancient teleportation array.

She discovered that the core of this teleportation array was indeed similar to the one on the Tiannan Continent, but its scale and complexity far exceeded the latter.

It's not just a simple point-to-point teleportation array; it seems to be able to locate multiple different coordinates, and may even involve interdimensional teleportation.

There are three main difficulties in the repair.

First, the broken array base.

This requires finding a special ore of the same material and re-engraving those incredibly complex spatial runes.

Second, the failed energy core.

The core appears to be a lost energy conversion device, and Su Chun cannot understand its principles at all.

Third, activate the energy.

Even if the first two problems are solved, the energy required to activate such a massive teleportation array is astronomical, probably more than the entire Tianxing Palace's spirit stone reserves.

Su Chun knew that this was not a problem that could be solved in the short term.

She needs time, more knowledge of formations, and to find the special materials and energy source needed for the repair.

As the days went by, Su Chun's position in the formation hall became more and more secure.

With her outstanding skills in array formations, she helped Tianxing Palace repair several important defensive arrays and spirit-gathering arrays, gaining increasing recognition.

Wei Changfeng became increasingly satisfied with his disciple and often entrusted her with important formation tasks.

Taking advantage of these opportunities, Su Chun gained access to more information about the core formations of the Heavenly Star Palace, and also gained a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Star Palace's power structure and operating methods.

She discovered that repairing the ancient teleportation array was almost impossible for her and Xuan Zhenzi to do alone.

She needs more resources, higher authority, and may even need to persuade the higher-ups of Tianxing Palace to mobilize the power of the entire sect.

This is undoubtedly a huge challenge.

But Su Chun did not give up.

Besides studying and researching formations, she diligently cultivated her skills every day.

She knew that only with sufficient strength and a high enough position could she have a voice and the ability to push this matter forward.

She took the pills given to her by Wei Changfeng and used the rich spiritual energy in the array hall to steadily improve her cultivation. She quickly reached the peak of the early stage of Core Formation and was only one step away from the middle stage of Core Formation.

On this day, Su Chun felt that his cultivation had reached a bottleneck and it was time to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

She asked Xuanzhenzi for leave, returned to her courtyard, set up numerous restrictions, and began her secluded cultivation to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

She took out the Five Elements Longevity Materials that she had brought from the Golden Dragon Palace, and guided the energy of the five attributes into her body according to the Longevity Technique.

This time, with previous experience, the fusion process went much more smoothly. The five energies slowly rotated within her dantian, nourishing and transforming each other.

Su Chun's aura continued to rise, and the surrounding spiritual energy frantically converged towards her.

A huge vortex of spiritual energy formed around her body, with five-colored light flowing across her surface, radiating a powerful aura.

Three days and three nights later, Su Chun suddenly opened her eyes, a flash of brilliance in them. An even more powerful and pure aura emanated from her body.

"Mid-stage Core Formation, finally reached."

Su Chun murmured to herself, a relieved smile appearing on her face.

After breaking through to the mid-stage of Core Formation, Su Chun felt that his strength had increased to another level, and his understanding of formations had also become more profound.

After she emerged from seclusion, she immediately went to pay her respects to Wei Changfeng and Xuan Zhenzi.

The two elders were very pleased to see Su Chun successfully break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation.

"Good, good, very good. You have broken through to the mid-stage of Core Formation so quickly. It seems that I was right about you. From today onwards, you will be the deputy hall master of the Array Hall and assist Elder Xuanzhenzi in handling the affairs of the Array Hall."

Su Chun was overjoyed and quickly thanked him.

"Thank you for your trust, Master."

Becoming the deputy head of the Array Hall means that she has higher authority and can access more core array information and resources.

This was undoubtedly a huge help to her research on ancient teleportation arrays.

In the days that followed, Su Chun became even busier.

She not only had to assist Xuan Zhenzi in handling the daily affairs of the Array Hall, but also had to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the arrays in various parts of the Tianxing Palace.

Wei Changfeng also valued her more and more, and often sent her to various islands under the jurisdiction of Tianxing Palace to inspect and reinforce the defensive formations.

This gave Su Chun the opportunity to leave Tianxing City and come into contact with more of the local customs and cultivation resources of the Chaotic Star Sea.

During a mission to reinforce an array on a remote island, Su Chun unexpectedly discovered a rare ore containing abundant spatial energy, which was one of the materials needed to repair the foundation of the ancient teleportation array.

Overjoyed, she carefully put away the ore, intending to study it carefully when she got back.

Days passed by like this. While handling the affairs of the Array Hall, Su Chun also studied the ancient teleportation array, and his cultivation level steadily improved.

Her name gradually gained some fame in the Heavenly Star Palace and even the entire Chaotic Star Sea.

Everyone knows that Tianxing Palace has produced a young and promising female cultivator with extremely high skill in array formations.

But Su Chun did not become arrogant or complacent because of this. She always remembered her goal and her promise to Yun Chu: they must return to Tiannan Continent.

Chapter 160 The Struggle Between Good and Demon

Just like the Tiannan Continent, the various forces in the Chaotic Star Sea have never been a monolithic entity.

They only reluctantly cooperate when facing demonic beasts.

As the undisputed overlord of the Chaotic Star Sea, Tianxing Palace controls the most core spiritual veins and resources of the inner star sea, yet it adopts an almost laissez-faire attitude towards the conflict between the righteous and demonic forces in the central region.

In their eyes, the ownership of those small and medium-sized islands was nothing more than a harmless game between the demonic path and the so-called righteous path. As long as it did not affect the foundation of the Heavenly Star Palace's rule, it didn't matter who won or lost.

That morning, Su Chun was working out an improved version of a seventh-order defensive array on a sand table when Xuan Zhenzi tossed him a rhombus-shaped jade slip.

"Su Chun, the core of the spirit-gathering array on Xixia Island has collapsed. Go there and remember to check on the warning array over there as well. We received news last month that the array's core keeps having problems."

Su Chun took the jade slip and scanned it with her divine sense, immediately understanding the details of the mission.

Xixia Island is a medium-sized island controlled by the Righteous Path Alliance of Chaotic Star Sea. It is rich in Ninglu Grass, the main ingredient for refining Qingxin Pill, and has considerable strategic value.

"Your disciple obeys."

She carefully put the jade slip away, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the communication jade talisman at her waist.

It has been some time since I parted ways with Yun Chu after the beast tide. The jade talisman has remained dormant, and I wonder if there has been any new progress on Yun Chu's side.

Before her departure, Wei Changfeng summoned her specially, and the Nascent Soul elder looked at her with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

"Xixia Island has been quite turbulent lately, with the demonic forces making frequent moves. On your journey, you must not only repair the formations but also keep a close eye on their movements. If you encounter any danger, do not act recklessly; safety should be the top priority in all matters."

"The disciple understands."

Su Chun's heart stirred slightly. Wei Changfeng had specifically mentioned the demonic path, indicating that the situation on Xixia Island was more complex than it appeared.

Su Chun avoided several pirate-held reefs and arrived at the outskirts of Xixia Island three days later.

From afar, one could see a shimmering light above the island, and the faint sounds of fighting could be heard carried on the wind.

"It really happened."

She concealed her aura, hiding the water-traveling boat within the clouds, and spread her divine sense like a spider web.

The defensive array on the western part of the island was in ruins, and dozens of cultivators dressed in different clothes were fighting around the array's core.

One of them was dressed uniformly, with silver lotus flowers embroidered on their chests; they were disciples of the Azure Lotus Sect of the Righteous Path Alliance.

The other party was dressed in black and masked, with ruthless moves and a faint black aura surrounding him, clearly a demonic cultivator.

What alarmed Su Chun even more was that there were two late-stage Core Formation auras clashing in the center of the battlefield.

Su Chun glanced at the two people and quickly found their information.

Tianxing Palace has records of almost all Core Formation cultivators in the entire Chaotic Star Sea, not to mention cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths.

One of these two is Li Muran, the Grand Elder of the Qinglian Sect. Xixia Island was originally an island occupied by the Qinglian Sect.