Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1269: Chapter 1045: Array Map, Holy Artifact

"What about the third one?" Su Yuan asked again.

"The third one refers to certain ’environments’, like some secret realms or places of inheritance.

In these places, certain laws are clearer, which can naturally greatly enhance the speed of cultivation.

However, such places are rare. In Great Flame, we only have two, and currently, neither is suitable for you."

Su Yuan nodded, eyes thoughtful: "In that case, for now, I have to proceed with cultivation step by step..."

Fang Qingxiao, upon hearing this, suddenly asked, "As far as I know, you should be at the seventh level of array formation, right?"

"Barely reached the seventh level." Su Yuan responded.

Previously, during the battle in the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm, he used the Immortal Entrapping Sword Formation, which naturally wasn’t hidden from the higher-ups.

Su Yuan raised his hand to take out the Immortal Entrapping Array Diagram and infused it into the void. Subsequently, the Sky Blue Four Swords vanished within the formation, and the entire area was instantly filled with an unmatched killing intent.

"This array was obtained from the Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect of the Southern Continent. It is said to be part of the remnants of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

Back then, when assisting the disciples of the Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect to seize the Dragon Vein, the sect’s Ye Sword Emperor bestowed this upon me."

"The Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect of the Southern Continent..." Fang Qingxiao glanced at the large red sword lights rising within the hall and casually caught one of them, "They even entrusted such a treasure to you."

Su Yuan was also quite moved. Although he had only met him twice, Emperor Ye truly treated him generously.

Fang Qingxiao, gazing at the formation, seemed lost in thought.

Soon, Fang Qingxiao released the sword light, letting it drift away: "Since you have the level of the seventh level of the array path, perhaps this thing could be useful to you."

With a flip of his hand, Fang Qingxiao took out a golden scroll and tossed it to Su Yuan.

Su Yuan carefully caught it, glanced at it: "Your Honor, this is..."

"A diagram of the Seventh Level Array, the Sunrise Sunset One Year Array."

"Sunrise Sunset One Year Array?"

Su Yuan’s eyes moved slightly, as he unfurled it to inspect it carefully.

Fang Qingxiao slowly said, "Using a time attribute treasure as the array eye, this formation can accelerate time, and you happen to have such a treasure..."

Following Fang Qingxiao’s introduction, Su Yuan quickly understood the effect of this array...

It was indeed a formation capable of accelerating the flow of time!

Before, Su Yuan had used the time acceleration of Returning Ruins Divine Wind to refine star devices and elixirs.

But those were situations where he could dual-task.

When cultivating star power, one must be fully concentrated and cannot constantly activate the time acceleration of Returning Ruins Divine Wind.

When comprehending laws now, one must immerse entirely in the understanding of world laws, unable to use Returning Ruins Divine Wind.

But if it can be solidified into an array barrier and operate autonomously, one can truly achieve time acceleration during cultivation without constantly manipulating it!

Moreover, the array uses heaven and earth star power as energy; the more vast the star power, the stronger the effect.

Then the advantage of the abundant star power from his Qingming Realm... can be utilized again!

Although it is only a seventh-level array, its level is slightly lower.

But this array is still a timely aid for Su Yuan and can definitely improve cultivation speed!

"Your Honor, I indeed need this item." Su Yuan withdrew his gaze from the array diagram, looked at Fang Qingxiao, and asked, "Although it’s a seventh-level array, it is still a time attribute array, isn’t its value quite high?"

Fang Qingxiao slowly said, "Time arrays are rare, but not many people can use them.

First, time attribute treasures are scarce, and even pseudo-saint artifacts are rare.

Second, it requires dense star power for support. If the star power concentration is insufficient, the time acceleration effect is limited, usually only usable near Tiger Level or above star veins.

And for King Level, the load of a seventh-level array is heavier, needing even higher star power concentration.

So this array is difficult to set up, and its use conditions are harsh, and to others, it may seem rather impractical..."

Fang Qingxiao paused and smiled, "Since you need it, just take it as an extra gift.

Su Yuan was overjoyed and didn’t refuse further, immediately and solemnly saying, "Thank you, Your Honor, for the gift of this treasure!"

"Compared to the benefits you have brought to Great Flame, a seventh-level array diagram is nothing."

Fang Qingxiao shook his head, looking at Su Yuan, saying:

"Our Sky Patrol Department has always been flexible in its conduct.

We don’t strictly adhere to rules when cultivating talents.

And for merits, we don’t measure them minutely."

Su Yuan nodded, indicating his understanding.

It is precisely because of this flexibility that he could obtain the Green Cloud Wind Control Technique and Shenxiao Thunder Control Technique early on.

Among these, much credit goes to Fang Qingxiao’s favor and cultivation.

Seeing Su Yuan accept the array diagram, Fang Qingxiao changed the subject: "By the way, you haven’t collected the reward for the Earth Tribulation First Merit, have you?"

Su Yuan smiled, "I came back this time, planning to go there along the way."

Fang Qingxiao waved his hand, "If there’s nothing else, go now. I’ve already informed Wen Zhong, the Grandmaster currently stationed in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion of the Miracle Workshop."

"Alright, thank you, Your Honor."

...

In Yan Court, Miracle Workshop.

A middle-aged man wearing a master’s robe was already waiting here, and when he saw Su Yuan coming, his face immediately lit up with joy.

"Royal Envoy Su!"

This person was Grandmaster Duan Tianzhi, who had previously crafted the 108 Star Banners for Su Yuan’s Fake Celestial Star Battle Array.

Su Yuan said, "Grandmaster Duan, long time no see."

"It’s been a long time, Royal Envoy Su!" Duan Tianzhi quickly bowed, "Congratulations to the Royal Envoy on stepping into the King Level!"

Looking at Su Yuan in front of him, Duan Tianzhi felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.

When the other party first joined the Sky Patrol Department, achieved the position of Star Lord Tianxuan, and requested me to assist in crafting 108 Blue Grade Star Banners, it still felt like yesterday.

And now, he has suddenly transformed into the esteemed Vermilion Bird Imperial Royal Envoy!

Su Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Grandmaster Duan, for waiting for me here."

Duan Tianzhi felt somewhat flattered and replied, "Not at all, not at all. I am merely following Master Wen’s orders to assist here, and I just arrived not long ago!"

In terms of status, only a Refining Master capable of crafting Pseudo Saint Artifacts could be on par with a Burning Sun Expert like father and son, Situ Bai, and Situ Hao.

But King Level, that status is comparable to a ’Grandmaster’ who crafts Saint Artifacts.

Duan Tianzhi could only craft ordinary Epic Star Artifacts as a Refining Master, while Su Yuan, under the age of 40, had entered the King Level with limitless future potential.

The difference in status between the two was like heaven and earth!

"So Master Wen is Grandmaster Duan’s mentor," Su Yuan remarked.

Duan Tianzhi shook his head with a wry smile, "Royal Envoy Su, please don’t say that. I am considered the least accomplished of Master Wen’s disciples, having yet to craft a Pseudo Saint Artifact."

"Accumulating over time, Grandmaster Duan has refined artifacts for so many years; it’s only a matter of time before you go even further," Su Yuan encouraged.

"I’ll take that as a blessing from the Royal Envoy," Duan Tianzhi chuckled and then led the way, saying, "Royal Envoy, please follow me; Master Wen is in the outer hall of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

"Alright," Su Yuan replied.

Su Yuan followed Duan Tianzhi, weaving through the Miracle Workshop, until they finally arrived at the core of the Artifact Hall, before the "Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

The Heavenly Treasure Pavilion not only housed various top-tier treasures produced over millennia by the Miracle Workshop but also some treasures acquired by the Great Flame from Secret Realms and even beyond the heavens.

Among them, Saint Artifacts were not few!

The Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was not as grand and imposing as expected; instead, it was deep and sprawling, divided into inner and outer halls.

At this moment, in the outer hall, a broad-shouldered, dignified and composed middle-aged man was engrossed in perusing ancient texts, his expression focused and earnest.

Adorned in the distinguished robe signifying a Grandmaster of the Miracle Workshop, his identity was self-evident: Wen Zhong, one of the two Grandmasters of the Artifact Path in the Miracle Workshop!

Duan Tianzhi bowed and softly called out, "Master Wen, I have brought Royal Envoy Su."

Su Yuan also cupped his hands, saying, "Grandmaster Wen."

Wen Zhong, engrossed in his reading, came back to his senses upon hearing the voice, looked up to see Su Yuan, and immediately put down the text and stood up.

"Royal Envoy Su," he greeted.

Wen Zhong also returned the gesture with cupped hands, showing no negligence despite Su Yuan’s youth and recent ascent to the King Level.

Su Yuan said, "Grandmaster Wen, I am here to take a look at the Saint Artifacts the department has prepared for me."

Wen Zhong nodded, "I’ve already taken them out from the inner hall of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion. Please hold on."

Wen Zhong entered the inner hall, and after a short while, returned with two treasures, placing them on the table before him.

"These are the two Star Devices selected according to the department’s evaluation and Royal Envoy Su’s personal situation..."

Su Yuan’s gaze fell on the two treasures.

One was a transparent longsword, black on the outside and red on the inside.

The exterior seemed extremely cold, yet Su Yuan faintly felt a scorching heat from the crimson line where the inner firelight flowed.

The other item was a black stone funnel.

Though it was only palm-sized and as deep as a finger, Su Yuan couldn’t discern its depth with a glance.

Wen Zhong introduced, "The Red Heart Fire God Sword, a Fire Element longsword, can attach evaporative fire damage with every strike, and this sword carries an attack skill equivalent to a Seventh Grade!"

According to the information, Monarch Su Yuan, you excel in swordsmanship and possess Divine Fire. Holding this sword would enhance your offensive capabilities even further!"

Wen Zhong paused, then pointed to the black stone funnel:

"Canghai Yi Dou, condenses the vast ocean into a single funnel, capable of trapping an enemy within and crushing them with the Power of Canghai.

This treasure can convert Star Power into a boundless ocean, its power increasing proportionally to the amount of Star Power channeled, capable of retaining 100% of its ’quantity’ and enhancing it through laws into a Star Device!

The power of this treasure is immense, but it also consumes significantly; without Great Magical Power, it cannot be wielded."

"The choices are indeed quite limited..."

Su Yuan, looking at the two treasures, had anticipated this and was not overly disappointed.

Saint Artifacts aren’t everyday items; most King Levels use Pseudo Saint Artifacts, and many do not use Star Devices at all.

This is because Saint Artifacts are scarce!

Forget about compatibility; having one is already fortunate.

Su Yuan’s gaze lingered on the two Saint Artifacts for a moment, then a decision was made.

"In that case... I wish to take this treasure."

"Oh?" Wen Zhong looked at Su Yuan with a hint of surprise upon seeing which treasure was picked, "I thought you would choose the Red Heart Fire God Sword!"

Indeed, Su Yuan had chosen Canghai Yi Dou.

If it had been a Thunder Sword, Su Yuan might have considered it, possibly to significantly enhance the power of [Sword Control Thunder God].

But as it was a Fire Sword... the Divine Fire Skill [Void Evil Manifesting Saints] isn’t compatible with a sword, and with a Seventh Grade attack skill, he already had Sword Control Thunder God and the Three-Colored Sky Divine Jade.

As for sword devices, the Glazed Tianqing and the Demon-controlling God Demon Saber both have the potential to ascend to Legendary Star Device status, so there is no urgent need for another sword device for now.

In contrast, Canghai Yi Dou, after the recent absorption of the Dragon Vein, his Star Power total had increased by nearly half.

When the Yuantong Island Dragon Vein is absorbed, the total Star Power would further escalate!

With Canghai Yi Dou, he would embody "strength and robustness," embracing simplicity and boldness!

Moreover, even if he doesn’t use it later on, he can always pass it on to Ruan Ruan.