How did a bastard like him become an immortal?

The array masters on both sides were in an uproar, and the once peaceful passageway instantly became noisy. Many cultivators behind them also stopped and stared at the changing clouds in front of them.

Once such a situation arises, and a promising talent emerges, many of the elders and deacons of the Heavenly Array Sect will appear.

The Tianzhen Sect has always followed a master-disciple system. The more outstanding the disciples, the more splendid the master will be, and the more beneficial it will be for his own development.

Upon hearing the exclamations of the array masters on both sides, a series of communication arrays resounded, and many figures appeared in the sky, all dressed in array robes.

Many of the elders and deacons of the Tianzhen Sect were present, their eyes all fixed on Li Muyun, a disciple of the Tianzhen Sect.

"Hmm, not bad. This boy is incredibly gloomy and has an exceptionally strong talent in array formations. He is a promising talent. If he were to become my disciple, he would be a god-level array master in the near future."

"Hmph, old man, you only achieved godhood at seventy or eighty years old, so don't mislead the younger generation. Leave it to me..."

In the distance, many elders and deacons were arguing over who would take Li Muyun as their disciple.

Li Muyun rubbed his forehead. He knew this would happen. He had only wanted to keep a low profile and had deliberately concealed his aura, but he still couldn't hide it.

At that moment, a gaunt figure appeared on the horizon, wearing an incomparably magnificent purple-gold array robe. Countless mysterious nebulae were interwoven and carved on the robe, winding to form the two characters "Heavenly Array".

Upon seeing this figure appear, everyone immediately fell silent and bowed in respect.

"Master!"

Hong Tianming nodded slightly, stroking his goatee, his gaze fixed on Li Muyun in front of him.

Before he could speak, the clouds above the archway began to churn and change again. What started as a heavy, gloomy cloud began to rise and swirl around. A moment later, rain began to fall from the sky.

Many of the deacons and elders were shocked, staring incredulously at the rain in the sky.

The rain seemed to possess a spirit, dripping onto everyone and transforming into a cool breeze.

"This! This is the condensation of clouds into rain! It's the response of the Heavenly Dao when our Heavenly Array Sect's founder established the sect!"

A frail elder pinched a raindrop and let out an uncontrollable gasp.

"I'm determined!"

"Don't anyone try to take it from me, or I'll kill anyone who tries!"

"Get lost! Come with me, and I'll take you as my last disciple!"

……

After a moment of silence, the sounds of scrambling erupted in the sky, wave after wave of activity.

"enough!"

Wearing a purple-gold array robe, Hong Tianming roared, finally silencing the clamor of the crowd as they scrambled for the loot.

Even with his strong temperament, his heart was in turmoil, but as the leader of the association, he had to remain rational.

"Young friend, would you be willing to join my Heavenly Array Sect? If you agree, you will immediately become my disciple. I am the sect master of the Heavenly Array Sect and I am willing to use all resources. You are probably only in your early twenties. I am confident that I can help you break through to become a god-level array master before you turn thirty! Create a legendary miracle!"

Hong Tianming's expression was solemn and resolute. He patted the two characters "Heavenly Array" on his purple-gold Taoist robe to prove that what he said was true.

Looking at the numerous array masters who had just acted like madmen, Li Muyun was utterly speechless. It was happening again.

The old man was the head of the association, and he personally extended the invitation to him. The conditions he offered were even more difficult for others to refuse.

Becoming a god-level array master before the age of thirty? That's unheard of. In the Tang Dynasty, excluding Li Muyun, the fastest record for becoming a god-level array master was only fifty years old.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably be moved to tears and become a disciple.

But for him, thirty years old? Sorry, I am thirty now.

"...Thank you for your kindness, senior. However, I already have a master, and my energy is limited. I mainly focus on the path of cultivation, and the way of array formation is only an auxiliary path."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Muyun slowly spoke.

Upon hearing this, the many array masters in the sky fell silent.

Hong Tianming's smile froze.

A nameless anger suddenly rose in his heart.

Looking at the young man's expression, he had gone from seeing him as a rare gem to a stubborn piece of trash.

If there is a master, it is understandable. But what does it mean to have limited energy and focus on the path of cultivation, with array formation as an auxiliary?

Why waste such great talent on a life of leisure and choose the path of cultivation?

Many array masters were disheartened and shook their heads and sighed repeatedly.

Alas, we have witnessed the fall of another prodigy.

Throughout history, those who have achieved great success in this formation and cultivation path have been extremely rare.

Not to mention cultivating both in parallel, and even regarding array formation as an auxiliary method, this is hopeless.

"Arrogant, young man! I am ten years older than you, and my talent and aptitude may be inferior to yours, but I also understand the principle of taking one step at a time and being down-to-earth. The Great Dao of Formations contains many possibilities; how could you possibly comprehend and understand it?!"

Below Hong Tianming, a middle-aged man with a square face stepped forward, glaring at Li Muyun with an extremely angry expression.

He was Lu Cheng, Hong Tianming's apprentice. His talent was only so-so. It was through hard work and perseverance, braving wind and rain, and standing in the snow under the master's door, that he finally moved Hong Tianming and was accepted as his apprentice.

The person before us now, faced with the olive branch extended by his master and the temptation of being fully cultivated, not only directly refused, but also shamelessly claimed that the array path was merely an auxiliary method.

This was undoubtedly a fatal blow to his heart.

His own hard work was met with others' easy gains, which naturally angered and infuriated him. He spoke up for his master and also felt indignant for himself.

Li Muyun glanced at him, realizing he was just stating the facts and didn't understand why he was in such a hurry.

He kept calling him an arrogant young man and even started giving pointers on the great principles of formations.

But in the end, he didn't say much.

"You underestimate the power of array formations, regarding it as a minor art. Although I have only grasped a little bit of the basics, it's enough to teach you a lesson. Do you dare to have an array formation contest with me?"

Seeing that Li Muyun remained silent, Lu Cheng assumed that he had hit a nerve and pressed him for answers.

Upon hearing this, Li Muyun frowned and shook his head repeatedly.

"No, I have important business to attend to. I need to use this teleportation array, so I don't have time right now."

Before Lu Cheng could respond, Hong Tianming above snorted coldly.

"Not going to compete? Then you can forget about using this teleportation array. Young people always have to pay the price for making such arrogant remarks."

Upon hearing this, Li Muyun felt a surge of anger.

It was the people from the Heavenly Array Sect who insisted on it repeatedly, so how did it become him spouting nonsense!

This old man is using his power to intimidate people. Fine, he's offered himself up, so why not take advantage of him?

"Alright, any method you like, feel free to choose and compete!"