I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1202 - 740: Ancient Will, Array Trial, First Stage! (Part 2)

It was true; the trial path he had selected was indeed the Array Channel.

Lu Qing had specific reasons for choosing the path of the Array.

His foundation was incredibly robust, leaving him with almost no vulnerabilities.

In terms of his Physical Body, Mana, and Primordial Spirit Power, he stood head and shoulders above other cultivators in the same realm.

Nevertheless, a disparity likely remained when comparing himself to elite Primordial Spirit cultivators of the Eight or Nine Tribulations.

This was simply because his realm was still relatively low, having only reached the Four Tribulations.

The Rune Array Path, however, operated on a different principle; while it required a certain level of cultivation, the demand for raw power was not nearly as high.

Success in the Rune Array Path was primarily determined by one's insight.

Insight happened to be the primary advantage for Lu Qing, who was gifted with both heaven-defying talent and his unique Superpower.

Thus, after weighing his options, he ultimately committed to the Array Channel.

"In this trial channel, aside from specific nodes where paths intersect, are battles forbidden in all other areas?"

Lu Qing reflected on the information he had just acquired, feeling a sense of relief.

The prohibition of combat was undoubtedly beneficial for him.

He was, after all, a solitary cultivator; even with his recent surge in strength, it would be a daunting task to defend against dozens of Primordial Spirit Great Powers at the Five Tribulations level or higher simultaneously.

"I wonder which paths the other factions have taken; based on Mo Tushan's group, they don't seem particularly skilled in formations, so I shouldn't encounter them for the time being."

While Lu Qing felt nothing but contempt for the members of the Black and White Temple, he recognized that the likelihood of meeting them within the Array Channel was quite low.

Meanwhile, those from the Sky-breaking Sword Sect and the Kongming Sect were clearly devoted to the path of Sword Cultivation, meaning they would likely choose the Sword Dao Channel.

Consequently, the Array Channel was unlikely to be crowded with too many formidable rivals.

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Qing began to scan his environment.

He found himself standing in a vacant room crafted from white jade; the only feature present was a Teleportation Array directly ahead.

It was evident that to progress through the test, he had to step into the Array.

After using his Superpower to verify his suspicions and ensuring everything was safe, Lu Qing stepped onto the Teleportation Array with confidence.

In an instant, the surrounding space warped and rippled, accompanied by a wave of vertigo. When Lu Qing’s vision cleared, he had been transported to a unique dimension.

He stood upon a small platform only three feet wide, surrounded by dense layers of Array Formation Light Screens composed of intricate rune patterns.

Each individual layer of the Array Formation Light Screens did not seem particularly powerful, appearing to be at the level of a One Tribulation Primordial Spirit.

At that moment, a mental transmission entered his consciousness.

"Within one hour, use array techniques to solve the nine layers of formations surrounding you. After succeeding, you can proceed to the next test; if you fail, you will be transported out of the channel and lose qualification to roam the Array Channel?"

The message’s instructions were immediately clear to Lu Qing.

Surveying the area, he realized he was not the only one in this space.

Nearby, dozens of other cultivators were trapped within similar, heavy layers of Array Formation Light Screens.

"It appears that everyone undergoes the same trial during this initial stage," Lu Qing noted.

"Why is there another newcomer?"

"Could someone have failed a different channel and come here to try the Array Channel?"

Sensing Lu Qing's arrival, the other Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators turned their attention toward him.

They were somewhat surprised; since the Immortal Palace had only just opened, it seemed improbable for anyone to have been eliminated from another path so quickly.

However, upon recognizing Lu Qing, the crowd was stunned.

"It’s that guy!"

"The youth who made a fool out of Mo Tushan’s Five Tribulations expert!"

"If it’s him, his presence here makes sense."

Most of the Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators present held a vivid memory of Lu Qing.

This young man had once played Mo Tushan for a fool and managed to walk away unharmed.

Many suspected he possessed extraordinary treasures, especially after witnessing the incredible speed he displayed that day.

Since that event, however, Lu Qing had seemingly vanished.

Several powerful experts had attempted to track him down, but their efforts yielded nothing.

Some had even speculated that he had already fled the Returning Ruins Secret Realm in secret.

It was now clear he had remained; he had simply been hiding in an unknown location, only emerging once everyone had entered the trial channels.

"He’s quite cunning, waiting until the end to sneak in, knowing that fighting is forbidden within the trial channels?"

Many of the stronger cultivators shot meaningful looks at Lu Qing.

While they couldn't attack him inside the channel, they made sure to memorize Lu Qing’s Primordial Spirit Aura.

Once they left the channel, there would be plenty of chances to act.

Lu Qing felt the weight of the probing gazes from those around him, but he ignored them completely.

He was well aware that the speed he showed while tricking Mo Tushan would make him a target for the greedy eyes of many experts.

His current priority was observing how quickly these powerful cultivators were dismantling the array.

Upon closer inspection, Lu Qing saw that some experts had already peeled back several layers of their Array Formation Light Screens.

A few were down to their final one or two layers and seemed on the verge of total success.

It was impossible to tell if anyone had already finished and moved to the next stage before he arrived.

However, seeing as those remaining were mostly Five or Six Tribulations Primordial Spirit experts, Lu Qing assumed that some had likely passed the first trial already.

After finishing his survey, Lu Qing turned his full attention to the Array Formation Light Screen blocking his path.

The other experts also went back to their work, focusing intently on deconstructing the formations.

They had already spent a significant amount of time inside; if they didn't hurry, they would be expelled from the channel.

"Quite fascinating. These nine layers of Array Formation Light Screens seem independent at first glance, but they are actually intricately linked, merging to create a far more complex Big Array. It’s no wonder so many experts are stuck here."

Instead of immediately using his Superpower to analyze the light screen, Lu Qing chose to observe it using his own knowledge of arrays first.

Given his current level of mastery, Lu Qing’s natural insight was incredibly sharp even without his special ability.

He rapidly decoded the secret of the nine surrounding layers.

Individually, each layer was weak, but their interlocking nature created a unified array with the strength of a Five Tribulations Primordial Spirit.

It was an exceptionally sophisticated and mysterious formation.

Breaking such a complex structure through traditional array techniques required deep expertise in the Rune Array Path.

Even for someone as skilled as Lu Qing, it would normally take at least fifteen minutes.

Of course, Lu Qing had a much easier way.

After admiring the craftsmanship of the array, he wasted no time and triggered his Superpower to scan the Array Formation Light Screen.

Within moments, several strings of data manifested from the screen.

"The Ninefold Interlocking Array? A fitting name."

A small smile played on Lu Qing's lips as he read the information.

Just as he expected, the array contained a heritage that he could download.

He immediately initiated the download, and once it was complete, he began the simulation.

As soon as the Superpower finished the simulation, he entered a state of deep learning.

A flood of insights regarding the "Ninefold Interlocking Array" filled Lu Qing's mind, causing him to softly close his eyes.

Naturally, this went unnoticed by the others.

Everyone else was also deep in thought, struggling to figure out how to bypass the barrier.

Some were performing mental calculations, some were scowling in frustration, and others were using specialized Magical Treasures to assist their deductions.

In comparison, Lu Qing’s quiet behavior seemed perfectly normal.

None of them realized that the Five Tribulations youth was currently mastering the very array that held them captive at a speed they couldn't possibly imagine.

After roughly half a quarter of an hour, Lu Qing reopened his eyes.

A sudden spark of brilliance flashed in his gaze, and his hands moved quickly, casting a series of complex spells onto the Array Formation Light Screen in front of him.