569 Second Grade_3
Once a stranger, twice familiar.
This was Mo Hua’s first attempt at drawing, and it was quite clumsy with many mistakes.
Because the Second-Grade Formation differed significantly in its Formation Patterns from the First-Grade, it took quite an effort to master.
But after completing the first drawing, with his strength in Divine Sense and aptitude for Formation Methods, his speed increased considerably on subsequent attempts.
Subsequent drawings of the Bright Fire Formation came naturally to Mo Hua, as he drew with ease and proficiency.
There is a cognitive barrier to Second-Grade Formation Methods.
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Mo Hua’s own understanding of Second-Grade Formations was also lacking.
Otherwise, drawing the “Ten Patterns of the Second Grade” Bright Fire Formation would actually be simpler than drawing the “Ten Patterns of the First Grade” Reversed Spirit Ultimate Formation.
Mo Hua continued to draw, over and over, until the Bright Fire Formation was ingrained in his heart, only then did he emerge from his Sea of Consciousness.
By this time, dawn had broken, and the sky was filled with the glow of sunrise, painting Mo Hua’s cheeks a rosy hue.
Mo Hua was in high spirits, his face beaming with a smile.
Having successfully drawn the Second-Order Bright Fire Formation, he crossed over a minor threshold.
Next, he needed to actually draw the Bright Fire Formation into existence.
Creating it upon the Taoist Stele, using hands as the pen, Divine Sense as the ink, and the Stele as the media, did not truly count as “drawing” it.
Nor could it be considered truly “mastering” it.
Mo Hua got out of bed, laid out the paper on the table, picked up the pen, dipped it in ink, and prepared to try drawing the Second-Grade Bright Fire Formation.
But as soon as he moved the pen, Mo Hua paused, dumbstruck.
He suddenly realized a serious problem:
The Bright Fire Formation was a Second-Grade Formation…
But he had no Second-Grade Spiritual Ink!
It was not only Spiritual Ink; he lacked a Second-Grade Formation Pen, Formation Paper, or other formation media as well!
Without the necessary materials, how could one cook a meal?
With neither pen, ink, nor paper, how could he draw a Formation Method…
Mo Hua sighed.
He had miscalculated…
He had not worried about ink, paper, and other such matters for a long time, so it didn’t occur to him until now.
“But… where can one find Second-Grade Spiritual Ink?”
“Stores?”
Mo Hua specifically visited various stores in Tongxian City and strolled through the market town, but to no avail.
There were no Second Rank Formation Masters in Tongxian City, so naturally, nobody would draw Second-Grade Formations, hence no Second-Grade Spiritual Ink!
Even if some clans or stores had some in stock, it had been stored for too long and the Spiritual Ink had lost its efficacy, rendering it useless for drawing Formations.
Helpless, Mo Hua thought for a moment and then decided to seek out Master Luo.
Master Luo had been a First Rank Formation Master for a long time, with significant experience and numerous connections. Having studied Formation Methods for many years and aspired to become a Second Rank Formation Master, he would surely have some Second-Grade Spiritual Ink prepared.
When Mo Hua arrived at the Luo Mansion, he learned that Master Luo was not there.
He had gone to have tea with Master Qian…
Mo Hua had no choice but to head to the Qian Mansion instead.
The once-great Qian Family had long since fallen into decline, and the family members had gone their separate ways.
The vast Qian Mansion had been divided into multiple independent courtyards.
The courtyard where Master Qian now lived was located in the southwest corner of Qian Mansion, covering the largest area and offering the most spacious surroundings; however, the signboard at the door had changed to “Qian Family’s School.”
This served not only as Master Qian’s residence but also as an academy he had established to teach Formation Methods.
Master Qian still remembered his agreement with Mo Hua, committed to studying Formation Methods deeply, and started teaching Formation Patterns to the Loose Cultivator children of Tongxian City.
Whenever Master Luo had spare time, he would come here for a visit.
Sharing tea and discussing Formation Methods with Master Qian, he would occasionally offer guidance to other disciples as well.
When Mo Hua entered, both Master Luo and Master Qian were enjoying tea in the tranquil and pleasant courtyard. Surprised and delighted to see him, they both stood to greet him warmly:
“Gentleman Mo, what a rare guest…”
Even though Mo Hua’s mastery of Formation Methods had already surpassed theirs, and now that he had achieved Foundation Establishment, his status was even higher. They did not dare neglect him.
Mo Hua greeted them with a smile as well.
“Master Luo, Master Qian, it’s been a long time.”