Chapter 897: Chapter 572: Lv Potian’s Little Schemes (2)

Each generation of Array Masters responsible for the construction and arrangement of great arrays are figures of immense renown in their era.

They are naturally unwilling to merely build an ordinary array based on the works of their predecessors, as that fails to showcase their true prowess.

Innovation is essential, as is expressing one’s philosophy of life, array philosophy, and even some speculations on the arrays of the future—all of which should be incorporated into the arrays they set up.

Meanwhile, to ensure that General Mountain can swiftly activate all arrays in times of danger, these Array Masters have expended considerable effort.

The current Mountain Protection Array, with over 8000 layers, has already formed an Array System.

It can individually activate one or two layers of arrays, or selectively activate certain array functions; if necessary, when facing life-and-death situations, as the supreme controller of the Thousand-Layer Array, Lord General Lv Potian can instantly activate all arrays on the mountain.

Of course, such an operation would require a staggering amount of Star Stones.

Throughout the years, the Mountain Protection Array on General Mountain has never been fully activated.

Currently, Elder Ting Yu is in charge of repairing, maintaining, and arranging the Mountain Protection Array on General Mountain.

Not only did she incorporate the concepts of her predecessors, she also added new elements, making it easier to maintain the array.

Soul Devouring Fog.

It was an opportunity Elder Ting Yu happened upon by chance, and she brought it back as part of the array.

Air, ground, underground.

Soul, body.

Martial Arts, Star Skill, secret technique.

Defense, counterattack, stealth, trapping, flying, floating, hiding.

Now, rather than saying General Mountain is an enormous mountain, it’s more appropriate to say it’s a giant airborne fortress flying in the sky.

Disciples of General Mountain must have identity tokens to pass through.

Otherwise, a simple misstep could trigger arrays with unknown functions, and whether one lives or dies would be utterly uncontrollable.

Back when Lu Lin followed Hu Zeng to the Holy Land, he was warned for no other reason than to avoid wandering aimlessly on General Mountain, as it would be dangerous.

Previously, he was unaware of what dangers loomed; now, Lu Lin just felt a lingering fear.

"Alright, Lu Lin, we’ve covered the Mountain Protection Array enough for now; settle in here today, and come find me tomorrow."

"Open this door, and you’ll reach my residence."

As Elder Long said this, his face couldn’t help but show a hint of embarrassment.

"Oh?"

Lu Lin followed Elder Long to the wooden door.

Elder Long had just mentioned this place was his residence, yet now he says it’s the place for the disciples?

Could it be that this is a "suite"?"

However, when Elder Long opened the room door, Lu Lin saw a world vibrant with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

It couldn’t be compared to his small, rundown place at all.

This was Elder Long’s true residence.

Birdsong and floral fragrance, shaded trees, small bridges with flowing water, mountains and rocks layered upon each other, each step a different scene.

Elder Long felt increasingly embarrassed.

He himself was a person with a clear heart and few desires, not having many ambitions or pursuits, spending his life researching the advancement of the flesh and Martial Arts.

Due to his temperament, under some servants’ care on General Mountain, there weren’t many luxurious decorations or many servants to attend to him.

Elder Long was famous on General Mountain’s top and bottom levels for his frugality and disinclination towards external possessions.

If one seeks Elder Long’s guidance, there’s no need for gifts—just a sincere heart will earn his instruction.

But comparing this environment to Lu Lin’s disciple residence, it was simply a paradise on earth, while Lu Lin’s place couldn’t even be called a doghouse.

At least a doghouse could shield one from the wind and rain, with some straw for warmth.

But Lu Lin’s house was drafty, leaky, and extremely crude.

However, this room was personally arranged by Lv Potian; Elder Long hadn’t seen it before and was naturally unaware of its condition.

"Ahem, Lu Lin, perhaps when you’re studying, you should stay here temporarily."

"No need, Elder Long, that room is sufficient for me."

Lu Lin replied calmly.

Entering Elder Long’s residence did stir some discontent within Lu Lin.

But he soon settled down.

Just because the place he lives is a bit crude, what does it matter?

Back in the Exotic Battlefield, Lu Lin had stayed in even simpler places.

He came to Elder Long’s side to learn, not for enjoyment.

Elder Long was right; those who cultivate should immerse themselves entirely in their practice, not continuously focus on worldly pleasures and preferences.

Seeing Lu Lin change his mindset so quickly, Elder Long couldn’t help but be surprised.

But since Lu Lin had expressed this, he wouldn’t insist.

"Alright then, you should go back now; come to see me early tomorrow."

"Okay."

Lu Lin agreed, bowed to Elder Long, and returned alone.

Once again, as he passed through the wooden door, Lu Lin felt a faint spatial fluctuation.

No doubt about it.

What seemed like passing through a door was actually moving through an extremely short and extremely concealed Spatial Channel.

And the purpose of this Spatial Channel was to connect Lu Lin’s small, shabby house with the park of Elder Long.

Honestly, it’s rather laborious.

It gives Lu Lin the feeling of unnecessary struggle.

Moreover, this was clearly neither the arrangement nor work of Elder Long; someone must have done this intentionally.

Elder Ting Yu?

Not likely.

This Elder could set up an Illusionary Realm nearly equivalent to a small world; targeting Lu Lin would require no such effort.

Elder Li Song?

Elder of Heng Mountain?

These elders, as Lu Lin thought about it, seemed unlikely.

With their identity and ability, they wouldn’t treat Lu Lin, a fledgling, in such a way.

If they were inclined, they could easily get rid of Lu Lin—it wouldn’t be a significant matter to them.

After all, while the Heavenly Talent Champion is precious, over a hundred years, there’s always one—not particularly rare.

Could it possibly be the legendary Lord General?

On General Mountain, able to exert such authority, commanding the Seven Great Elders together, likely only Lord General Lv Potian could do it.

However...

Lu Lin had only met Lord General once, during the Heavenly Talent War when Lv Potian came to watch, not uttering a word to Lu Lin the entire time—impossible that he’d target Lu Lin.

If Lv Potian truly aimed at Lu Lin, then his death wouldn’t even prompt inquiry.

Little did he know, this was actually Lv Potian’s whimsical mischief.

Lv Potian had determined before that Lu Lin was his junior brother and wanted him to experience some of Lu Potian’s past treatments.

This tiny, shabby house was what Lv Potian had lived in years ago.

Back then, he also initially believed the master’s words about cultivators needing to control desires and focus solely on cultivation.

At that time, the naive Lv Potian truly believed it.

Until one day, upon discovering his master’s palace, filled with delicious food, beautiful scenery, servants, maidens bustling about, fine wine, and beautiful women coming in droves.

Lv Potian realized he was deceived.

What nonsense about cultivators needing a pure heart and few desires—nonsense!

That old man was clearly enjoying himself, and not only enjoying it, but also occasionally observing Lv Potian through arrays as he endured hardships and practiced frugality in the tiny house.

His heart must have been brimming with joy.

Now, such experiences are meant for the junior brother to taste.

But fortunately, Lu Lin doesn’t care.

If he cared about enjoyment, given his previous cultivation levels, staying on the Exotic Battlefield would indisputably make him the Human Federation’s foremost, and unrivaled there.

Invincible in strength.

Mighty in power.

Whatever lifestyle he desired, he couldn’t experience, why would he come to Longyuan World to suffer and cultivate?

Lu Lin came here solely to grow stronger.

Since crossing into this Cultivation World, he aims to reach the peak. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

To traverse the paths, explore, and leave some traces behind.

Even if one day Lu Lin dies, he wouldn’t regret.

The stark contrast in living environment might cause resentment for the past Lv Potian, but not for Lu Lin.

His goal is to become the strongest in Longyuan World.