Ji An extended his Divine Sense to identify the natural Dharma Prohibition nodes within the stone stakes, pondering how to utilize these nodes.

These stone stakes are just the most basic Array Bases; without inputting Dharma Prohibition, they are no different from raw materials.

His Magical Power slowly and steadily seeped into the stone stakes, flowing within them like water traversing a river.

If the Magical Power stagnates or flows slowly, it indicates poor conductivity, and the Dharma Prohibition node must not be placed there.

Ji An marked each node with Magical Power, connecting them into a closed loop.

Although the Array Base is a standardized item, every creation is unique, and the Array Master needs to inscribe Dharma Prohibition based on the actual situation.

Completing this step took another half an hour.

"The efficiency is too low!"

Ji An scratched his head, thinking that with such skills, he wouldn’t even qualify as an apprentice in the Array Hall.

He formed a seal with one hand, and Magical Power surged out, with strands of Dharma Prohibition Spirit Light pouring into the stone stakes like a continuous river.

Dharma Prohibition needs to be inscribed all at once, or it would create ’breakpoints,’ affecting the flow of Spiritual Power.

Such Array Bases can still be used; as long as the Dharma Prohibition is complete, Spiritual Power can flow.

However, such Array Bases can only be called inferior products, with limited lifespan and may be damaged within a year or two.

During his first attempt, Ji An completed the inscription of Dharma Prohibition, though there were five breakpoints.

Ji An did not feel disappointed, thinking once is unfamiliar, twice is practice, and three times makes one a master.

He activated Pill Fire to melt the Array Base, knowing that due to the Dharma Prohibition inscription, some materials could not be recovered, and more raw materials were needed.

When one is focused, they lose track of time; after Ji An completed an Array Base with no breakpoints, and smooth Spiritual Qi conduction, two double hours had passed.

"Not bad," he said, standing up and stretching.

He brewed a cup of Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea, sipping while resting with eyes closed.

After a short break, he continued refining Array Bases with renewed vigor.

...

Ten days later, Ji An had refined one hundred and eighty Array Bases.

Besides ensuring two double hours of Cultivation Method practice each day, he devoted all his time to refining Array Bases.

Initially, he could only refine three or four a day, later managing over thirty; the efficiency was incomparable.

He placed the Array Bases into the Void Realm Space, linking his mind to his Dantian and connecting with the Stone Turtle.

"Enter the Gourd World."

Without the Stone Turtle’s help, he could not enter this Little World.

In the Quiet Chamber of the Grotto Mansion, the Gourd Stone emitted a crystalline Spirit Light, as if reflecting a galaxy.

The seedling of the Gathering Essence Tree had not yet broken through the soil but was close, just half a foot away.

The Spiritual Qi concentration here exceeded that of a Tier One Upper Grade Spirit Vein, largely due to Ji An’s use of Planting Techniques.

Additionally, the Gathering Essence Tree likely played a role, as this Heaven and Earth Spirit Plant could absorb energy from the drifting Void, converting it into Five Elements Primordial Qi.

Ji An was very curious about this transformation, realizing that the decisive factor for the Stone Turtle’s daily increased Spiritual Mechanism absorption was not the Gourd World but the Gathering Essence Tree.

Understanding the conversion of Fire Element Qi to Earth Element was easy, but how other types of Qi transformed into the Five Elements was puzzling.

Ji An had an intuition that understanding this relationship would greatly aid his comprehension of the Five Elements Mutual Generation.

He embedded the Array Bases in the five Spirit Fields according to specific rules, placing Middle-grade Spirit Stones at key nodes.

Then, he activated the Spell to initiate the Magic Array, which would slowly draw Spiritual Qi from the Spirit Stones into the Spirit Fields.

Actually, this Magic Array was not complete; he needed to purchase various Spirit Soils to fill it, which would accelerate the cultivation of the Spirit Fields.

Raising the tier of the Spirit Fields would allow for easier Spirit Vein enhancement.

However, this required a large quantity of Spirit Soil, and he was concerned that doing so would attract unwanted attention.

Since the Spirit Soil he needed would be useless in Red Flame Peak, if others connected the dots, he couldn’t explain it.

Having a Little World in hand, one can never be too cautious; testing human nature was not among his life principles.

The worst-case scenario was that a Sect ancestor would seize the Little World, a risk he couldn’t take.

Ji An planned to purchase the necessary Spirit Soils for the cultivation of the Spirit Fields after leaving the Western Continent, disguising himself as a family cultivator. Purchasing Spirit Field cultivation materials for the family was quite common.

One hundred and eighty Array Bases lit up with a faint Spirit Light in sequence as the Magic Array began to operate, and what he had to do next was patiently await the blooming of flowers.

Ji An started casting spells on the Spirit Fields, using different Magic Techniques for different areas.

The Cyan Dragon appeared in the Void, casting a cyan column of light that tinted this misty land a verdant hue.

Countless emerald light points like crystalline Jade Beads filled with Little Cyan Dragons were either spiraling into the sky or awash in clouds and rain.

The thriving Magic Intent adorned this place into an ocean of Wood Element Essence Qi. Next, dark clouds churned in the sky, while nourishing Spirit Rain poured down.

Through repetitive validation, Ji An discovered that although the Little World lacked sun and moon, the perpetual white mist in the sky did not affect its brightness.

He was unsure if the Spirit Plants conducted photosynthesis, but he observed healthy growth across his Spirit Plants, including the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree.

He didn’t understand the laws of the Little World; at his current level, he couldn’t comprehend their workings. But as long as the Spirit Vein Grade of the Little World could be elevated, everything would be fine.

...

The sun rose and set, stars shifted, and in the blink of an eye, over two months had passed.

At Red Flame Peak, Ji An and others were chatting by the Cold Pool.

Several Flying Ships hovered above, loaded with various Spiritual Objects needed for Spirit Vein cultivation.

Jia Yu occasionally looked up to the sky, muttering:

"Why haven’t they arrived yet! Is it really that hard to invite an Array Grandmaster from the Central Continent? Even the ancestor’s personal visit didn’t sway them?"

According to their calculations, the Middle Continent cultivators would have arrived half an hour ago.

"Perhaps something delayed them, everyone please be patient."

Zhang Zizhao also looked up at the sky and said:

"Fellow disciples, all the needed resources have arrived. There are still matters to handle in the Diligence Hall, so I must take my leave."

Ji An and a few others cupped their hands, "Safe travels, Senior Brother."

Zhang Zizhao departed riding the Jade Flame Purple Spirit Gourd, while Chu Huai’ge sighed and said:

"Ancestor ordered me to follow closely alongside the Middle Continent cultivators the entire time, hoping I might learn something, which puts a lot of pressure on me."

The secret technique for cultivating Tier Three Spirit Fields is not something he could comprehend just by watching.

Jia Yu chuckled and said:

"I think the ancestor doesn’t expect you to learn anything by observing. Without explanations from a Golden Core Daoist Master, what we comprehend might be far from reality. It’s just to cultivate your broad perspective."

"I hope so."

Chu Huai’ge said with a bitter smile, realizing that understanding the intricacies of a Third-tier Array lies within the realm of the Golden Core level, and it would be difficult for a Chao Origin Stage cultivator like himself to grasp it.

While the three were chatting casually, a Spirit Ship appeared in the distance, soon arriving at Red Flame Peak.

Daoist Master Meng Yonghua had been invited, and he brought along several of his proud disciples.

Daoist Master Zhengyang accompanied them; once the Spirit Ship landed, after exchanging a few formalities, the Array Masters began to get busy.

With nothing to do, Ji An accompanied the ancestor in the guest hall for a chat.

Daoist Master Zhengyang took out two bright red talismans, saying with slight regret:

"These are two Bing Fire Divine Thunder Talismans. I wanted to purchase a Third-tier Defense Talisman, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get one. How many times have you used the talisman treasure?"

"I’ve only used it once in the Southern Continent; it should still be usable for another three or four times without issue."

"Then I am reassured. When are you planning to set off, and where is your first destination?"

Ji An replied solemnly:

"Disciple plans to leave once the Magic Array for cultivating the Spirit Field is completed. The first stop is the Immortal City closest to the south in the Far North — Silver Moon City."

Daoist Master Zhengyang nodded slightly, "The weather in Silver Moon City is not so bitterly cold yet. You can stay there for a few months to adapt.

There is an influence of a Golden Core clan nearby this Immortal City, the Bai Clan of White Dragon Mountain, do not provoke them."

"Disciple understands."

...

Half a month later, the Spirit Vein cultivation Magic Array of Red Flame Peak began to take effect, and Ji An used the Teleportation Array to travel to Cyan Cloud Immortal City.

He left the sect’s location, rode the clouds to the Merchant Flying Ship, paid in spirit stones, and stepped into the ’city’.

Thirty years ago, he thoroughly explored this place without lingering elsewhere and headed straight to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Just as he entered the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, a steward walked up, smiling:

"Fellow Daoist Ji, excuse my lack of hospitality!"

He was the cultivator who had welcomed Ji An thirty years ago, and with the ship docked in the Western Continent for several months, he had lost hope of Ji An’s arrival.

Ji An took out his old credential and said:

"Here to complete the transaction. I will pay off the remaining balance."

The steward took the credential, looked at it with his divine sense, and extended his arm to invite, "I’ll first take you to the VIP room, Fellow Daoist."

Once in the VIP room, Ji An took out ninety-nine top-grade spirit stones and asked:

’How long will it approximately take to acquire the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner?’

After counting the spirit stones, the steward stored them away, "Ten days will suffice!"

...

Ten days later, in the Artifact Refining Room of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Dozens of fire crows formed groups, alternately spitting crimson flames into the Artifact Refining Furnace.

The Artifact Refiner activated cyan pill fire, injecting it into the Spirit Furnace where surging flames fluctuated wildly.

As the flames surged and receded, the Wood Element Technique Intent spread prolifically.

A light cyan small banner tumbled up and down in the fiery blaze, the flagpole appeared like charred wood, the flag surface embroidered with a dark green cyan dragon.

The Artifact Refiner’s hand seals changed continuously, inserting dharma prohibitions into the spiritual artifact. As the prohibitions increased, the cyan dragon on the flag became increasingly brilliant.

The Artifact Refiner said solemnly:

"Fellow Daoist Ji, after I insert the last few prohibitions, I will take the spiritual artifact from the furnace for several breaths.

You must force out enough blood to spray onto the spiritual artifact, and do not stop until I tell you to!"

The decision to use a blood sacrifice for the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner was something he never anticipated.

’The fool from the Western Continent, actually choosing a blood sacrifice.’

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist, I am ready."

Ji An cut his finger, and when the Artifact Refiner took out the spiritual artifact, he propelled his blood to shoot out.

The blood coalesced mid-air into a mass, wholly consumed by the cyan dragon embroidery.

Immediately, an ancient dragon roar echoed in the Artifact Refining Room.

The sudden sound startled the Artifact Refiner so much that he nearly dropped the spiritual artifact.

"The Cyan Dragon’s Roar, your essence blood, Fellow Daoist, has great spirituality!"