Chapter 200: Molten Fire Spiritual Control Composite Formation
Mo Hua's spirit lifted as he added a Spirit-Gathering Array to the Formation Core of the First-Grade Molten Fire Composite Formation.
"Elder, do you have spirit stones?" Mo Hua asked.
"Spirit stones?"
Elder Yu didn't immediately understand, but he followed Mo Hua's instructions, grabbing a handful of spirit stones and placing them within Mo Hua's reach.
Mo Hua placed all the stones onto the Spirit-Gathering Array.
The Spirit-Gathering Array can refine spirit stones, absorb spiritual energy, and convert it into spiritual power.
According to the formation texts, when a First-Grade Composite Formation is activated, the Spirit-Gathering Array automatically refines the stones on it, converting their energy to drive the formation, and conducts it through the Formation Core.
Mo Hua then located the nodes of the Formation Core and connected with them using his Divine-Sense.
The instant the connection succeeded, all the formation patterns within the Composite Formation appeared vividly in his Sea of Consciousness.
With a thought, Mo Hua could control the entire Composite Formation.
He focused on the Spirit-Gathering Array, attempting to activate it through his Divine-Sense.
This was the "open" in the Formation Core's open-and-close Spirit Control.
The Spirit-Gathering Array flashed, and the spirit stones released a mist of energy. This energy followed the formation patterns, permeating the Composite Formation.
Mo Hua sensed the pure spiritual energy flowing into the Formation Core and circulating along it.
"So that's how it works."
Mo Hua realized that by intervening in the Formation Core with his Divine-Sense and controlling the flow of spiritual energy, he could channel all of it into the First-Grade Molten Fire Array.
The moment the energy was guided in, the Array erupted in crimson light, followed by a roaring blaze.
It was like a massive fireworks display, containing immense firepower and intense heat.
Mo Hua was startled.
Not just him, Elder Yu and Master Chen also looked on in amazement.
"This firepower…" Master Chen found it almost unbelievable.
The flames flared in the courtyard's furnace. Mo Hua stood at a safe distance, but his cheeks still felt hot from the heat.
He adjusted his Divine-Sense, slightly reducing the energy flowing through the Formation Core, and the furnace fire diminished accordingly.
Mo Hua then closed the Spirit-Gathering Array.
The energy supply was cut off, the flames gradually shrank, and eventually extinguished.
Open-and-close Spirit Control!
This confirmed that the Formation Core of the First-Grade Molten Fire Spirit-Control Composite Formation was functioning!
Mo Hua was overjoyed.
With the Formation Core active, the complex Composite Formation was already more than half complete.
"Is the formation finished?" Master Chen asked eagerly.
"We can assemble it and test it first," Mo Hua replied.
The Composite Formation wasn't fully drawn yet, but its basic structure was ready. The refining furnace could be assembled to refine a simple spiritual artifact and test the formation.
If any issues arose, they could be detected early.
If all went well, Mo Hua would simply complete the remaining formation patterns.
Master Chen, brimming with enthusiasm, ran out to call Dazhu and a few Qi-Refining disciples to help.
Together, they reassembled the large refining furnace.
The formation now aligned perfectly with the furnace.
The Molten Fire Array was located along the furnace's inner wall, providing the heat.
The Spirit-Gathering Array was positioned at a special furnace opening. Inserting spirit stones allowed it to absorb and convert energy.
The Formation Core node was at a double-crane knob, perfectly placed to control the furnace's fire.
"No wonder this is a proper First-Grade refining furnace, it accounts for all aspects of formation integration," Mo Hua thought.
Elder Yu added more spirit stones into the furnace, storing them in the Spirit-Gathering Array.
Mo Hua once again connected with the Formation Core, activated the Spirit-Gathering Array, refined the stones, converted the energy, and guided it into the Molten Fire Array.
The furnace instantly erupted in roaring flames.
"Excellent!" Master Chen's face lit with excitement.
Elder Yu exhaled, smiling with relief.
Master Chen circled the furnace, feeling the heat, and exclaimed, "This fire is incredible! Truly worthy of a First-Grade formation!"
With this firepower, even First-Grade spiritual artifacts could be refined.
Mo Hua smiled. "We can make this fire even stronger."
Master Chen was momentarily stunned. "Stronger?"
Mo Hua used his Divine-Sense to fully open the Spirit-Gathering Array, directing all energy into the Molten Fire Array.
The formation glowed red, and the furnace flames surged even higher, radiating intense heat that could be felt from afar.
Master Chen was awed.
This firepower was overwhelming! He had seen other First-Grade refining furnaces, but none this large or fierce.
"So this is a First-Grade formation…" Master Chen murmured, mesmerized by the red flames.
"Master Chen, find something to test it on," Mo Hua instructed.
Snapping out of his trance, Master Chen retrieved an iron rod from the storage bag and placed it into the flames.
Soon, the tip glowed bright red.
He hammered it a few times, and the iron bent and reshaped as easily as noodles.
Master Chen's face beamed, just as he had anticipated, the firepower was extraordinary, surpassing any furnace he had seen.
Quenched iron could now be easily molded and forged.
Refining time was greatly reduced, efficiency improved, and the quality of spiritual artifacts enhanced.
Master Chen was extremely satisfied.
Mo Hua then closed the Spirit-Gathering Arrau, and the furnace gradually dimmed and extinguished.
There was no need to keep it burning constantly, spirit stones were costly, and saving them was prudent.
Elder Yu watched with satisfaction, while Master Chen's admiration grew; he could hardly wait to use this furnace to refine artifacts.
"I've never used such a fine refining furnace in my life…"
"Master Chen, the furnace works well, right?"
"Excellent! Very good!" Master Chen praised.
Mo Hua smiled and said, "Once the furnace cools, we can disassemble it."
"Disassemble?" Master Chen blinked.
Mo Hua nodded.
"Why?"
"The formation isn't finished yet."
"Oh," Master Chen understood. "The formation still needs to be completed."
"Yes, there's still one Molten Fire Array to draw," Mo Hua added.
Master Chen thought he had misheard.
Another Molten Fire Array?
He didn't understand formations, but he knew that the furnace relied on them for fire.
The first fire had already proven one formation was present.
"How many Molten Fire Arrays are there inside?" Master Chen asked tentatively.
"Not many, just two," Mo Hua replied.
Just two…
Master Chen's mind reeled. "Both First-Grade?" he asked.
"Yes, both First-Grade," Mo Hua confirmed.
Master Chen's heart skipped a beat.
Two First-Grade Molten Fire Array? The firepower of this furnace… how strong must it be?!
(TN: Formations and Arrays refer to the same thing. I simply differentiate by calling single formations "Arrays" and composite formations "Formations.")
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