Stopping at the edge of the trading platform, Mu Chen's gaze was locked onto the platform.
There stood a youth, with a bronze scroll in his hand. The scroll was in the shape of a sword, and appeared to be covered in rust. At the same time, a unique fluctuation was being emitted from it, causing people to raise their eyebrows.
"What's that?"
Wen Qingxuan, Luo Li and the rest had followed him over. Looking at the bronze scroll, they asked in doubt.
"It should be an Array Diagram."
Mu Chen replied in a soft voice. From the bronze scroll, he could feel the fluctuation of an Array Diagram. This was also the reason why he had stopped and turned around. After all, he had the identity of a Spiritual Array Master, and had an extremely great interest towards these Array Diagrams.
Wen Qingxuan shot a glance at Mu Chen with her beautiful eyes, as if she was thinking about something.
"Everyone, the scroll in my hand is just as everyone has expected, an Array Diagram."
At this moment, the youth on the platform waved the bronze scroll in his hand, as a vigorous voice rang out, "This Array Diagram should be a Rank 5 Array Diagram. However, it's a Combination Diagram."
"Combination Diagram?"
When this word rang out, a low uproar rang out in the surroundings. Quite a few people, who weren't too interested in it, slightly narrowed their eyes, before shooting their serious gazes over, focusing on the bronze scroll in the youth's hand.
The grading system for Spiritual Array Masters would become somewhat unpredictable upon reaching the Rank 5 Spiritual Array Master. That's because, at this level, one would be able to squeeze into the ranks of Spiritual Array Grandmasters. Generally speaking, Spiritual Array Grandmasters possessed strength comparable to Sovereigns.
Therefore, the strength of a Rank 5 Spiritual Array Master would have a huge disparity between the strong and the weak. Some powerful Rank 5 Spiritual Array Masters would even cause a headache for experts who had passed through their Spiritual Energy Disaster or even Spirit Disaster. As for some Rank 5 Spiritual Array Masters, they would even find it extremely troublesome to deal with experts who had passed through their Human Body Disaster.
There were many reasons for this difference, and there were only two main reasons. One was due to one's comprehension and attainment in Spiritual Arrays, and the other was due to the diagram.
When a powerful Rank 5 Spiritual Array Diagram landed in the hands of a powerful Rank 5 Spiritual Array Master, the power that would erupt from it would cause others to feel horrified.
Generally speaking, these so-called powerful diagrams would also have another name: Combination Diagrams.
This was a more complicated Array Diagram compared to ordinary Array Diagrams. Ordinary Spiritual Array Masters couldn't control it at all, let alone set it up successfully. Of course, once this Combination Diagram was successfully set up, its power would be astounding.
"So it's a Combination Formation."
Mu Chen muttered to himself as his black pupils emitted a faint light. Clearly, he was interested in this Combination Diagram.
Ever since Mu Chen entered the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament, he had not revealed his identity as a Spiritual Array Master. It wasn't because he didn't want to use it, but because he didn't have a suitable Spiritual Array Diagram. After all, the opponents that he had encountered at this stage were all in the Three Sovereign Disasters, and the Spiritual Arrays that he had cultivated in the past were either too weak or too powerful to be used.
Take the Butchering Demonic Lotus Spiritual Array for example. With Mu Chen's current attainment as a Spiritual Array Master, he had thoroughly researched this Array Diagram over the years. This Array Diagram could also be considered as a Combination Diagram. Its complete form should be in the form of four lotuses, but as of now, Mu Chen could only use two lotuses. That's because the Butchering Demonic Lotus Spiritual Array in the form of three lotuses was too powerful. At the very least, he would have to wait until he became a genuine Spiritual Array Master before he could set it up.
Therefore, the current him needed a Spiritual Array that he could successfully set up. Clearly, a Rank 5 Combination Diagram was the most perfect for the current Mu Chen.
However, it wasn't easy to find such a Rank 5 Combination Diagram. Fortunately, there was one that appeared before Mu Chen.
The atmosphere around the transaction stage was a little heated. It could be seen that many people were interested. It seemed that there should be Spiritual Array Masters in their groups. However, as they conversed with the Spiritual Array Masters beside them, many of them revealed disappointment in their eyes.
Clearly, the Spiritual Array Masters in their groups had told them that they couldn't set up such a complicated Rank 5 Combination Diagram.
"This scroll is known as the Lesser Thousand Swords Spiritual Array. Everyone should know how powerful this combination Spiritual Array is. I found it in a ruin. I think that if a Spiritual Array Master is not strong enough, don't have any ideas about it." The young man held onto the bronze scroll as he spoke with a faint smile.
His words caused some people to curl their lips in dissatisfaction. However, they did not refute him. That's because they knew that the might of this Rank 5 Combination Diagram was only inferior to those Rank 6 Spiritual Arrays that could deal with Sovereign Realm experts!
Although this Spiritual Array Diagram was extremely complicated, there was nothing to say about its might!
"This Spiritual Array Diagram of mine will be auctioned here. I don't want anything else, I only want points. The starting price is 2500."
When the youth's words rang out, it caused another uproar. It was so much so that even Mu Chen had slightly frowned his brows. This price wasn't considered low at this moment. After all, even they only had 3700 points in their hands. But right now, the starting price had already reached 2500 points. Ordinary teams wouldn't be able to take out such a high price.
Whispers broke out in the surroundings of the transaction stage. Quite a few people inwardly shook their heads and had already decided to give up. Although this Spiritual Array Diagram was powerful, the conditions were too harsh. Even if they managed to obtain it, it would be hard for them to use it.
Mu Chen pondered for a brief moment, before looking towards Luo Li, Xu Huang and the rest. Indeed, he had some thoughts about it. However, the points belonged to their group, and he couldn't use them alone.
"I have no objections." Luo Li said with a faint smile.
"You're the Captain, you can make the decision." Xu Huang and the other two replied with a smile.
"Many thanks." Mu Chen smiled and nodded his head. Without any further hesitation, he took the lead and said, "2600."
His voice broke the whispers in the surroundings, causing astonished gazes to shoot over. When they clearly saw Mu Chen, whispers started to spread.
"Where is this group from?"
"From their emblem, they should be from Hokuang Reiwon …"
"Oh?
Hokuang Reiwon?
Could it be the group that charged into the top 16 from Hokuang Reiwon some time ago? "
"From the looks of it, it should be. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to take out so many points."
Amidst the whispers, the identities of Mu Chen and the rest were quickly understood. Hence, their gazes turned a little more solemn.
The youth on the transaction stage was also a little astonished as he cast a glance at Mu Chen's group. Shortly after, he said in a loud voice, "This team from the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy has bid 2600, is there any higher bids?"
His voice didn't attract any response. Many groups helplessly shrugged their shoulders. This price was already very high. Furthermore, they didn't have the ability to arrange such a complicated Spiritual Array. Therefore, there was no need for them to exchange their hard-earned gains for such an item.
Seeing this, the youth on the transaction stage helplessly smiled. It seems that his plan to make a huge sum of money had failed. However, this was good as well. This price was already very high.
"Since no one else is bidding, then this scroll will belong to Hokuang Reiwon's group." He waved his hand, before looking at Mu Chen and smiled. "Respectfully."
"3000."
A faint voice suddenly rang out, causing the youth's voice to abruptly stop. At the same time, everyone raised their heads in astonishment as they looked towards the direction of the voice.
Mu Chen's brows slightly knitted together as he raised his head. He saw a few figures standing in the shadows on the second floor of the building. At the front of the group, there were two people leaning against a pillar, smiling as they looked at Mu Chen and the rest.
The young man on the left appeared rather skinny. He had a head full of golden hair and a handsome appearance. A faint smile hung from the corner of his mouth. However, his eyes were emitting a sharp aura. On the right was a tall and muscular man. The man's body was like a bear. Both of his arms were covered with scars and emitted a dense killing intent.
The two of them looked down at Mu Chen. When their gazes met, there seemed to be a chill flowing in the air.
Around the transaction stage, everyone was stunned when they saw the two figures. Shortly after, they couldn't help twitching their brows. Those two fellows actually showed themselves. It seems that they're here for Hokuang Reiwon's group … Looks like there's going to be a good show to watch. Hokuang Reiwon's group isn't ordinary. At the same time, the two before them weren't ordinary either. Recently, there were many powerful groups that fell in their hands.
Mu Chen frowned his brows. He could sense an unusual fluctuation coming from the two of them. Clearly, the strength of the two of them was rather powerful. However, he had never seen them before. Furthermore, there wasn't any emblem that represented the academy on their chests.
But why were those two fellows looking at him so unfriendly?
"Those are the two leaders of the Academy Alliance, the Purple-Golden Halberd Qin Feng and the Bear King Liu Xiong. It seems that they're here for you."
Wen Qingxuan's jade-white hand twirled a strand of her hair as she lightly dispelled Mu Chen's doubts.
Mu Chen slightly narrowed his eyes.
Academy Alliance?
The alliance that sent someone to snatch the Divine Quota from him?
Those fellows were truly like ghosts that wouldn't go away.
Mu Chen helplessly flung his lips aside. However, a chill was flowing in his black pupils.
(Up till now, I've only written one chapter. It seems that there's only one chapter left.)