Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"Formation, it indeed is a vast system, involving too much," Alkaid reflected.

After finishing a day of teaching, he returned to the residence Zhao Siliang had arranged for him.

During this period, since he had to teach the Fifth Level, Fourth Generation Spirit Gathering Array to the Array Masters, he spent most of his time at the Energy Department outside Nine Heavens City.

Because of this, even the work progress at the Purple Cloud Courtyard had slowed down a bit.

There was no helping it, these Array Masters learned too slowly.

To be precise, the subject involved too many, too difficult, and too complex aspects, so that anything Alkaid casually taught required these Array Masters to invest a massive amount of energy to learn.

Initially, he was quite anxious, wishing he could have all these students who could master the formations graduate within one or two months.

But later, he discovered...

It was useless.

Being anxious was useless.

If they couldn't learn, they just couldn't learn.

Or rather, if they learned slowly, they learned slowly.

This had nothing to do with his teaching efficiency.

It was entirely because these Array Masters were too slow in understanding.

His anxiety was meaningless no matter how much he felt it.

Upon reflection, if not for the benefits brought by "High-Dimensional Cognition," he would find it equally difficult to understand these things.

Just as ordinary life could hardly understand four-dimensional space, whereas for a four-dimensional being, they would find it astonishing that three-dimensional beings couldn't grasp four-dimensional space.

Isn't it just using your brain?

Similarly, when three-dimensional beings teach two-dimensional beings to understand three-dimensional space, they probably get equally frustrated.

Isn't it just shifting from a plane to a solid?

Wouldn't you change from two dimensions to three dimensions if you just jumped?

How can you not learn something so simple?

That's probably it.

Thus, he changed his teaching policy.

Just like a teacher with students, merely assigning some "homework" or setting an "exam" could make them ponder for a long time, during which he had enough time to deal with matters at the Purple Cloud Courtyard.

Although running between two places, lacking the coordination of his Primordial Spirit's power, the efficiency at the Purple Cloud Courtyard inevitably slowed down.

However, considering the long term, this sacrifice was worth it.

As long as he could timely introduce the Sixth Level Spirit Gathering Array next, and spend another two or three years teaching everyone the improved formations, the entire Nine Cauldrons Sect's output of Spirit Stones was estimated to reach over 2.5 billion.

The specific amount depends on whether the Nine Cauldrons Sect still had other hidden nodes.

Given the precedent of having nominally three hundred Third Rank Great Sword Cultivators but actually seven hundred, he was no longer so certain that there were only 43 spiritual power nodes within the Nine Cauldrons Sect.

"Regardless, Zhao Siliang gave me a set of data. If all Spirit Gathering Arrays could be upgraded within the next ten years, the output of Spirit Stones for the Nine Cauldrons Sect would increase by one billion, reaching the level of 1.8 billion. Of this, my share would be thirty percent, meaning that ten years from now, I would almost have thirty million Spirit Stones credited to my account each year."

For the annual income of thirty million Spirit Stones, it was worth the hard work now.

"Teaching the Fourth Level Formation took me almost half a year, the Fifth Level Formation would probably take a year... I finally understand why the academically gifted prefer to discuss problems with other gifted students instead of teaching underperformers."

Alkaid shook his head.

It was at this moment that his communication bracelet suddenly lit up.

He looked down, somewhat surprised.

The message was actually from Su Yaoyu.

"Alkaid, is there going to be a war?"

Her words were full of worry.

She also posted several screenshots.

There, teams of Sword Cultivators were shown rising into the sky, heading toward the East Sea Archipelago.

And there were several similar scenes.

Finally, she added, "Should we stock up on some supplies to avoid a shortage when the time comes?"

"..."

Alkaid read it.

It was unsurprising that Su Yaoyu could ask this question...

Since arriving in Dragon Majestic City, she had been diligent and conscientious. Yet, lacking talent and capability, despite Alkaid giving her numerous opportunities, her achievements remained mediocre.

Currently...

Her role was roughly equivalent to the head steward of the Su family's branch.

As a steward, she naturally considered all matters regarding everyone's clothing, food, housing, and transportation.

Especially since half a year ago, when the Limitless Star Palace's Patrol Heaven Warship threatened the city, and hundreds of Great Cultivators fiercely resisted, such apocalyptic energy surged over their heads continuously, which made her extremely sensitive to such crises.

After all...

Although Dragon Majestic City was unharmed, the battlefield was just outside the city, which included several smaller towns.

Facing the clash between Patrol Heaven Warship and Star Annihilation level forces, the mere aftermath was enough to raze those defensively weak towns to the ground.

Alkaid did not inquire about how many towns were destroyed specifically, but conservatively estimated...

It was no less than a handful.

"Ordinary people," Alkaid thought to himself.

Facing such a level of battle, ordinary people had no choice but to face death without any possibility of resistance.

And the essence of Su Yaoyu was that of a thorough ordinary person, her nature never having changed despite alterations in her external environment.

So she was highly sensitive to these matters.

In this regard, she could not hold a candle to Su Yaoyu.

Not to mention competing with Lin Xia and Leng Jun.

"Don't worry, it won't happen again, the recent invasion by the Patrol Heaven Warship into the mainland, and soldiers at our gates."

Alkaid explained.

"Perhaps... I should use some reserve funds to buy more food for storage?"

"If you think it's necessary, go ahead and buy some."

Alkaid said.

"Then... then I will withdraw one hundred spirit stones and let you know."

"That's fine."

Alkaid nodded.

Su Yaoyu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went on to busy herself.

Having pacified Su Yaoyu, Alkaid was at a loss for words.

The people from the Su family, especially Su Yaoyu, gave him a bit of patience, but others...

He would not waste too much breath on them.

Take Su Yaoqin and Su Yaoshuang, for example—having them study so long at the Dragon Majestic Academy, they had met no more than five times.

Those five times were during traditional festivals when Su Yaoyu brought them over for a formal greeting.

Considering this, Alkaid glanced at the image cut by Su Yaoyu and contacted Zhao Siliang.

"Chief Alkaid? Wait, I suppose it's Hall Master now, is there something you need help with?"

Zhao Siliang said with a smile.

"Hall Master?"

Alkaid was somewhat surprised.

"You'll know very soon. We're rushing over to your location," Zhao Siliang said with a smile.

"Is the sect starting to make a move on the Eastern Sea area?"

"Yes, the Sword Cultivators have already taken action."

Zhao Siliang nodded, "The batch of treasures you provided has already been equipped to more than two hundred, it's time to let them show their edge." Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire

During this conversation, a hint of coldness flickered between his brows: "Great Sun Sword Sect, Xuanming Sect, Dayue Dynasty, and Star Sea Sect took advantage of the last time Limitless Star Palace's Patrol Heaven Warship invaded and took the islands that belonged to our Nine Cauldrons Sect, and now that Limitless Star Palace has shifted its focus to the Black Feather Sect, it's time we settled this score."

"It's indeed time,"

Alkaid nodded.

It was one thing for the Great Sun Sword Sect, but Xuanming Sect, Star Sea Sect, and the Dayue Dynasty, these medium-sized forces dared to be so brazen, they seemed utterly unaware of their impending doom.

"This operation is of utmost importance to the upper echelon! Recently, when Limitless Star Palace invaded our Nine Cauldrons Sect's mainland, it significantly impacted our internal governance and led to massive capital outflow. We must establish the sect's confidence through stern actions. The upper echelon fears that this battle must not only be fought, it must not only reclaim the former islands, but it also pushes the coastline forward, with a minimum target of thirty thousand miles and a maximum of one hundred thousand miles!"

Zhao Siliang appeared somewhat excited at this moment.

"Pushing forward one hundred thousand miles... Does this mean Xuanming Sect's influence in the Eastern Sea will be completely eliminated? This will involve battles between Great Cultivators."

"No problem,"

Zhao Siliang said, "Xuanming Sect was so bold previously because they had the support of Limitless Star Palace behind them. But now... Limitless Star Palace also finds itself in considerable trouble. They invaded the territory of the Black Feather Sect without expecting that the sect would adopt a scorched earth policy and fragmentation strategy effectively leaving no target for Limitless Star Palace to strike. Moreover, the Black Feather Sect also harbors remnants of the Quicksand Sect, who won't confront them directly but rather continue to fight a guerrilla war."

At this, he couldn't help but laugh, "In the past, they could destroy all cities of the Black Feather Sect and declare victory before leaving, but this time, due to the major event at Sun Moon Peak, it's not so easy to fool anyone. If they withdraw claiming they have fulfilled their mission without having eliminated the backbone of the Black Feather Sect... the reputation of the greatest sect in the world would be utterly destroyed."

"Are you suggesting that Limitless Star Palace might get stuck in this quagmire with the Black Feather Sect?"

Alkaid grasped his meaning.

"Definitely,"

Zhao Siliang nodded meaningfully towards the direction of the Myriad Beasts Sect: "Behind Black Feather Sect...there are powerful figures."

Alkaid also seemed to have realized something.

The Black Feather Sect and the Quicksand Sect were once part of the Northern Alliance, with the Myriad Beasts Sect being the big brother of the alliance back then.

Now that the Northern Alliance has disbanded, though the Myriad Beasts Sect is reluctant to confront Limitless Star Palace head-on, the unbridled aggression of the Palace, first annihilating the Quicksand Sect and now aiming at the Black Feather Sect, left the Myriad Beasts Sect no place to save face.

Thus, setting a trap for Limitless Star Palace by the Black Feather Sect seemed...

Quite reasonable.

"We'll be there soon, we'll talk more when we meet."

"Alright."

Alkaid ended the communication.

After a brief wait, a dozen streaks of light tore through the sky and arrived.

The familiar Zhao Siliang, You Qianshan were among them, and those accompanying them…

Several he had seen on the news interface of the Void Divine Realm.

"Vice Hall Master Xu, Vice Hall Master Gao, Vice Hall Master Liang..."

Alkaid greeted them.

Before he could finish, Xu Quexing had already stepped forward, hastily saying, "There's no need for formality, Hall Master Alkaid, it should be us showing respect and gratitude to you."

The previously acquainted Artifact Refining Hall Master solemnly said, "Your contribution to the sect has been so significant that we are at a loss as how best to compensate you…"

"There's no need, as I've said, I too am a member of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, besides, haven't I also taken thirty percent of the profits from improving the formations?"

Alkaid said.

"It's different, rewards must be given when due. How else can the sect command respect and operate smoothly?"

Xu Quexing spoke earnestly, "After unanimous discussion with the Sect Master, the positions of Chief of Purple Cloud Courtyard and Sea Fortification Courtyard clearly no longer match your contributions. Therefore, the sect has appointed you as the Honorary Vice Hall Master of the Artifact Refining Hall and the Mystic Formation Hall... to express our sentiments."