Chapter 220: Stereotype Broken
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Why was such a person a cultivator of the Tianji Sect?
In the training field of the third stage, Lu Yuan looked at his mirror image with a very calm expression.
Before entering the third stage, Lu Yuan had already thought about what kind of strength he wanted to use for the assessment.
After careful consideration, Lu Yuan chose to let the mirror image replicate his Mountain River Mystical Black Tortoise Diagram.
Although doing so would make his mirror image look a little strange, Lu Yuan was confident that this mirror image would definitely match the characteristics of a Tianji Sect cultivator.
After Lu Yuan’s mirror image stretched his body, it raised its head and looked at Lu Yuan.
The calmness in its eyes was like an emotionless machine.
Then, the mirror image took a step forward.
Ding!
When the tip of the mirror image’s foot touched the ground, a huge array instantly spread out with its body as the center.
The position of the mirror image within the array had the best geomancy.
With such attainments in array formations, no one would doubt Lu Yuan’s identity as a Tianji Sect disciple.
“Not bad, not bad. This kid’s attainments in array formations have actually reached the level of array formations coming from the heart.”
“It’s indeed rare. Although he’s only using the most elementary geomancy divination, he did it in an instant without the help of any magic instruments. Even among cultivators of the same cultivation stage in the Upper Realm, very few array masters can do it.”
Although the array was cast by a mirror image, it reflected Lu Yuan’s true abilities.
Thus, Yu Wenbai and Li Yuanhao were not stingy with their praise for Lu Yuan.
Meanwhile, Jing Ming did not speak.
However, from his focused appearance, it could be seen that Lu Yuan had also piqued his interest.
Lu Yuan also took a step forward when he saw the actions of his mirror image.
Then, an identical geomancy divination appeared in front of the mirror image.
Two huge arrays immediately divided the combat arts practice field into two areas.
Although the two of them had not started fighting yet, anyone with a discerning eye knew that the following battle would definitely be very exciting.
This was because Lu Yuan was able to execute the geomancy divination so skillfully, meaning that his array formation attainments were definitely not low.
And the greatness of geomancy divination among array masters was equivalent to the greatness of Item Manipulation among spell cultivators.
Although it was the most basic divine ability, it was also the most crucial divine ability.
Many of the arrays that array masters derived relied on geomancy to cast.
What they were curious about now was how well Lu Yuan and his mirror image could make use of geomancy divination.
The same thought appeared in Lu Yuan’s mind.
He was also very curious about the extent of what his mirror image could do.
Even though Lu Yuan only gave the mirror image a one-patterned way of the heavens golden core cultivation base, Lu Yuan had also given his opponent a True Martial realm physique.
After all, Lu Yuan had no way to disguise his physical body.
Fortunately, ordinary cultivators wouldn’t be able to tell if they didn’t observe carefully.
If an array master had a body comparable to a body cultivator, they were much capable.
Lu Yuan and the mirror image were in a stalemate for a moment.
The mirror image attacked first.
As the great array of the geomancy divination spun, a large number of plants and vines suddenly appeared under the ground under the mirror image.
Those vines were like ten thousand snakes coming out of their holes, sweeping toward Lu Yuan.
However, the mirror image’s attack did not end there.
A large amount of green flames soon covered the vines.
Since wood ignited fire, before long, Lu Yuan seemed to be facing a fierce sea of fire.
Despite Lu Yuan only having Core Formation Stage First Level cultivation, the mirror image’s skill combo rivaled the power of a Core Formation Stage Third Level cultivator.
That was how a powerful array master used arrays.
Array masters were also one of the few cultivators who could use multi-attribute divine abilities even without the corresponding spiritual roots.
Watching as the mirror image cast a terrifying sea of fire in a short period of time, Jing Ming and the other two became even more excited.
One’s capabilities could be known in one move.
The smooth array formation by the mirror image showed Lu Yuan’s extremely high attainments in array formations.
One had to know that although the mirror image would have a cultivation level higher than the trial-taker by one and a half times, its spellcasting techniques and combat techniques were all learned from the trial-takers.
That meant that Lu Yuan could do the same thing.
At this moment, the three assessors were all very curious about what method Lu Yuan was going to use to deal with the sea of fire.
Lu Yuan looked at the ferocious sea of fire, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
As Lu Yuan cast a series of spells, two huge energy fluctuations instantly rose under Lu Yuan’s feet.
A large amount of soil gushed out, and in a very short period of time, the soil transformed into a huge earth dragon.
Not only that, the spiritual energy on the other side transformed into a large amount of rivers and lakes under the effect of the array and quickly condensed with the earth dragon.
In the next second, with the support of earth and water, a muddy earth dragon that looked like a mudslide rushed toward the mirror image’s casted sea of fire.
Boom!
The collision of the two arrays immediately produced a shocking explosion that was no weaker than the collision of ordinary divine abilities.
In terms of attributes, Lu Yuan, who attacked second, chose the attribute that best restrained the mirror image’s array.
However, since Lu Yuan could only display cultivation equivalent to a Core Formation Stage First Level cultivator, his current cultivation was actually behind the mirror image.
That also caused the array he cast to be inferior to the mirror image’s array in terms of absolute strength.
Thus, even if the mirror image’s array’s attributes were countered, Lu Yuan could only fight to a draw with the mirror image in the end.
As the huge fluctuation produced by the arrays disappeared, a figure instantly rushed out of the smoke and quickly arrived in front of Lu Yuan.
As the mirror image cast a skill, a huge bronze sword suddenly appeared in its hands.
Facing Lu Yuan, the mirror image swung its sword down.
In response, Lu Yuan instantly disappeared from where he was.
Upon casing an earth-attribute spell, Lu Yuan entered the ground and quickly moved aside.
In an instant, he dodged the mirror image’s attack.
However, the mirror image seemed to be a prophet, appearing in the location where Lu Yuan was about to appear.
Then, it stomped down.
Boom!
As soon as the mirror image’s foot landed, a huge pit appeared in the ground.
Lu Yuan’s body was directly sent flying.
Lu Yuan rolled on the ground several times before he managed to stabilize his body.
His dusty body and the obvious footprint on his chest showed that he was at a disadvantage.
After doing all that, the mirror image did not continue attacking right away.
Instead, it gave Lu Yuan time to rest.
Looking at the mirror image’s smooth array formation attainments and outstanding close combat skills, Jing Ming and the others were a little shocked.
“Interesting. This cultivator named Lu Jiu is really interesting. He can cultivate the array to such a level and still possess such powerful combat strength. I really can’t believe that he’s from the Tianji Sect.” Yu Wenbai was not looking down on the Tianji Sect. Rather, it was because several disciples from the Tianji Sect had overestimated their cultivation limits and paid a high price.
There were many people who had their lifespans reduced or even became crippled.
It was not an exaggeration to say that the Tianji Sect was a group of old and weak; there were already many elderly and disabled people in the sect.
Therefore, when the three assessors saw that Lu Yuan, a Tianji Sect cultivator, with a healthy body and an outstanding physique, the three of them were so shocked.
Moreover, from the looks of it, Lu Yuan’s physique was not for show. Lu Yuan really had extraordinary combat skills.
If an array master also had the cultivation of a martial artist, the combat power that they could amass was incomparable to ordinary cultivators.
As Lu Yuan prepared to start a counterattack, the three assessors snapped out of it and observed Lu Yuan again..