"Han Yan, since we have all these pieces of the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate and the Ruyi Crown, why not we try to figure out how to enhance our power with them?" The cloud that had overshadowed Zirong’s mind for some time dissipated completely, and she cheerfully suggested to Mu Hanyan.

Huayue and the others also looked at Mu Hanyan, eager to give it a try.

"Alright." Mu Hanyan was the first to take out the Ruyi Hair Crown.

Although using these pieces of the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate and the Ruyi Crown to enhance power is only temporary, in a life and death battle, no one cares how you gained your strength. Only the living are strong. Naturally, Mu Hanyan didn’t mind gaining one more life-saving ultimate skill.

Huayue and the others also took out their Heavenly Destiny Star Plates and placed them on the table.

Everyone could faintly feel the subtle spiritual intent waves between these pieces of the Heavenly Destiny Star Plate and the Ruyi Crown, clearly indicating a connection between the five. However, how to use them to enhance power was a mystery.

Recalling the hand formations Jing Jianjue and others stealthily used during their battles, Mu Hanyan imitated them, continuously changing hand formations.

She didn’t expect to activate these five magic artifacts on her own, but by investing her divine sense, any slight movement might lead her to deduce the correct hand formation.

Unfortunately, after changing over a hundred hand formations, the five magic artifacts on the table showed no change.

Mu Hanyan paused and began to ponder carefully.

Huayue, Jiang Yuzhe, and the others also tried casting various hand formations. At Long Yan Academy, they either studied arrays, or sealing and breaking sealing techniques, or alchemy and beast taming techniques. They had some insights into the use and principles of hand formations.

Unfortunately, if Mu Hanyan couldn’t accomplish it, naturally neither could they. Before long, each of them stopped, deciding not to waste any more effort.

After thinking for a moment, Mu Hanyan brought out array materials and set up an array beside the table. Since Jing Jianjue and others used a sword array to activate these five magic artifacts, she decided to see if an array would cause any reaction. If there was, it might provide some clues for Mu Hanyan.

The array was quickly set up, but to her disappointment, the five magic artifacts on the table remained unchanged. Unwilling to give up, Mu Hanyan continuously changed the array.

Time flew by unnoticed, and before long, four hours had passed. As darkness fell, the five magic artifacts still showed no reaction.

"Alas, unlocking the secrets between these five magic artifacts is not something that can be done in a day or two. Let’s take our time and figure it out later." Mu Hanyan sighed and put away the array materials.

She was not one to easily give up, but neither was she a headstrong person who wouldn’t stop until hitting a wall. She would never waste time on something with little hope. Time spent, she would rather cultivate diligently, possibly achieving greater progress than the enhancement from these five magic artifacts. She always had a clear sense of priorities.

Huayue and the others also sighed. Though feeling a bit regretful, they were not overly disappointed. Without the use of Elixirs, without any adverse effects, being able to greatly enhance strength—where in the world would something so easy exist? A few setbacks were only natural.

"Hahaha, it turns out my precious apprentice also has times when she’s at her wit’s end. Call me Master, and I’ll help you complete this sword array." At this moment, a dignified yet rotund man appeared out of thin air in front of them.

Sadly, the moment he smiled, the dignity vanished instantly, leaving only a lewd expression on his face—nothing but lewdness.

"Fatty, how come you’re here?" Mu Hanyan exclaimed in surprise.

This lewd man in front of her was none other than Feng Qingyu. Despite having deep suspicions about his character, Mu Hanyan had to admit that she learned a lot from him. Those days spent together made her feel a newfound kinship towards Feng Qingyu, and she was delighted by the unexpected meeting in such a distant place, calling him Fatty without hesitation.

Unfortunately, the man referred to as Fatty did not feel any kinship or delight at all. His initially spirited smile immediately drooped.

"Master, you should call me Master." Feng Qingyu said, somewhat helpless and resentful.

Knowing Feng Qingyu’s background, countless cultivators would cry and beg to become his apprentice. Yet Mu Hanyan remained unmoved, frustrating him intensely with her constant "Fatty this, Fatty that."

"I haven’t formally taken you as my master yet." Mu Hanyan said with a hint of defiance.

Not yet, but not never—suggesting that while she hasn’t taken him as her master now, she could in the future... Fatty, with keen perception, caught on to the change in Mu Hanyan’s words and felt a surge of joy after a brief moment of thought.

"Fatty, are you saying you have a way to complete the sword array and trigger the power of these five magic artifacts?" Mu Hanyan had no idea how much commotion her casual remark caused in Feng Qingyu’s mind, nor the joy it brought him. She quickly moved on to ask another question.

"As long as you take me as your master, I will assist you." Fatty said insistently.

It’s no wonder he’s so persistent. Ignoring Mu Hanyan’s extraordinary talent, his own fame and ability were renowned hundreds of years ago. His natural talent and power surpassed that of Gong Hongru and Nangong Jingyuan. Originally designated as the Dean of this generation’s Long Yan Academy, he only handed over the position to Nangong Jingyuan due to his free-spirited nature and aversion to constraints.

In summary, anyone familiar with his background would treat him with the utmost respect and gratitude, seeing even a little guidance from him as a great blessing. But this Mu Hanyan refused to acknowledge him as her master and constantly called him Fatty. This was a great blow to the pride of Feng Qingyu, who had always been aloof and arrogant.

He resolved long ago to use his awe-inspiring skills and vast knowledge of strange and mysterious arts to win over Mu Hanyan. Yet, despite his most prized Alchemy and Alchemy Technique, Mu Hanyan was never impressed. On the contrary, she often bested him.

This very reason rekindled Feng Qingyu’s passion for competition and strengthened his resolve to take Mu Hanyan as his apprentice.

"As long as you take me as your master, I will assist you." Feng Qingyu reiterated solemnly. Speaking too excitedly, his breathing grew rapid, and an intense glow filled his eyes as he "lustfully" gazed at Mu Hanyan, his hands rubbing together in excitement.

Honestly, Mu Hanyan truly admired Feng Qingyu’s skills and was deeply moved by his sincere desire to take her as his apprentice. Her heart was starting to waver: maybe he wasn’t as indecent and perverted as she thought, maybe he was genuinely trying to guide her.

However, in the next instant, she caught sight of his "eager" gaze and the rapid movement of his restless hands, and her mind recalled him covertly touching girls’ behinds. Chilled to the core, she quickly dismissed her previous thoughts.