Foundation of the Array Dao, Yin Yang Seven Stars!

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Chen Xiaojun nodded lightly, his fingers tapping softly on the desk as he slowly said, "First, we'll study the five major sword formations: Two Elements, Three Talents, Four Symbols, Five Elements, and Seven Stars. These five are the most important, and our clan has immersed itself in them the deepest."

"Once we've perfected them, we'll be able to lay a solid foundation in the array dao for the Chen Clan."

"For example, the Two Elements Sword Formation. The Light and Darkness Dual Swords that Eighth Grand Uncle and Seventeenth Grand Uncle taught Old Seven and Old Eight, and the way they planned their soul rings into a full set of combined-attack techniques—that is already a Two Elements Sword Formation."

Two Elements Four Symbols and Three Talents Five Elements were more important than the others, while Seven Stars was the most mature.

In truth, Chen Xiaojun's words were a bit exaggerated.

The Chen Clan ancestor, Chen Qianhua, had left behind a large number of results on Seven Stars and Three Talents.

Aside from perfecting Seven Stars, Chen Cong had also researched Five Elements formations.

Chen Cong slowly rose to his feet, hands clasped behind his back, and said, "However, the Light and Darkness Dual Swords are, in the end, only a variant of the Yin-Yang sword formation. They lack a certain universality."

"But even so, we can still draw inspiration from them and use them as reference."

Chen Cong had always studied the array dao deeply, and he was very interested in it.

It was not only a personal hobby, but also a way for him, as a Sword Array Master, to strengthen his combat power.

Most importantly, his intent was Sword Array Intent. The more formations he knew, the stronger his intent became.

Chen Xiaojun's eyes flashed, and he suggested, "Why don't we use Nine Yin Nine Yang as the foundation, integrate the Sun and Moon Breathing Technique as the moves, and use that as the blueprint for deeper research, verification, and revision?"

Chen Qiujun suddenly slapped the table, making the antique incense burner on the nearby shelf buzz, and praised, "That method is good."

Chen Menglin was full of praise as well. "Xiaojun's mind really does turn fast."

Chen Cong pondered for a moment, then agreed, "It is indeed feasible. Back when we developed the Big Dipper Grand Technique and the Nine Yang Divine Skill, we already paid special attention to the connection between the two."

"And the Sun and Moon Breathing Technique came from the same source, so attempting to fuse them is entirely possible."

"We can use this as the first-generation version, then keep iterating and updating it. The prospects are promising."

Chen Xiaojun complained inwardly, A bunch of Old Geezers. I refuse to believe none of you saw this. You deliberately strengthened the linked deduction of cultivation techniques, yet you never thought of a combined sword formation? Then how did the Light and Darkness Dual Swords come about?

Of course, he would not expose them. He slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "Good! Then I'll have Xiao Yi learn the sword."

Chen Cong glanced at him, half-smiling. "You really know how to take advantage of an opening. But Xiao Yi already knows the sword."

Chen Xiaojun froze and asked in confusion, "She does?"

Chen Cong asked back, "She doesn't?"

Chen Xiaojun scratched his head and gave an awkward laugh. "How come I didn't know?"

Chen Cong looked at him speechlessly and said, "She knew the sword before. Besides, think about it. With the skill she has in her fingers, how hard would it be to turn that into sword moves?"

"Furthermore, her attainment in sword-finger techniques is quite deep. Compared with you, she is no worse at all. Give it some more time, and you probably won't be able to match her."

Chen Xiaojun came back to his senses. It really did seem that way. Another blind spot caused by what he thought he knew.

He secretly felt annoyed, having forgotten that Xiao Yi came from "Qin's Moon."

In that world where the sword reigned supreme, for Shao Siming, one of the Five Great Elders of the Yin Yang School, to know some sword moves was only natural.

Just like Tang San already had a foundation in halberd techniques to begin with, so when he started learning the Sea God's Thirteen Halberds, he naturally picked them up quickly.

Chen Xiaojun said softly, "Speaking of the Seven Stars Sword Formation, Second Uncle, there's something I'm a little confused about."

He frowned and continued, "I remember that the Tianquan Star's ultimate technique is Tian Quan Moon Sever. Back when I substituted for Eldest Sister, I even learned that move."

"But in the mountains, I accidentally discovered that Third Great Uncle's trump card was actually Heaven Sword Slaying Moon!"

"Is there some connection between the two?"

He paused, a trace of thought flashing through his eyes. "Also, Old Seven and Old Eight's Tian Xuan Dawnbreak and Tian Ji Revolving Kun seem quite similar to the moves of the black and white twin swords."

Chen Cong smiled faintly, a teasing note in his tone. "You can't have only just figured out something this obvious, can you?"

"Back then, the Seven Stars Sword Formation split one into seven. Since it was tailor-made for the seven of you, we naturally had to ask the old brothers to help."

"If they kept cultivating, they would naturally comprehend their own unique techniques."

Then, according to Chen Cong, Chen Jianzun's Tian Shu Dawn was actually a simplified version of Azure Sea Azure Sky;

Chen Feng's Kaiyang Star move belonged to Chen Qiujun;

His brother Chen Jianjun's Yaoguang Star move originated from his father beside him, Chen Xun;

As for Chen Mu's Yu Heng Cloud Piercer, that was even more special. It had been passed down in the past by the ancestor Jin Wengong.

All of these had been obtained conveniently nearby back at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

After hearing this, Chen Xiaojun said, unsurprised, "Sure enough."

At that moment, Chen Menglin cut in. "Oh, you young people, each and every one of you so proud and arrogant. The insights and techniques of us old fellows just don't catch your eye, do they?"

Chen Xiaojun hurriedly waved his hands and said respectfully, "Third Great Uncle, what are you saying? It's really that your ultimate techniques are too powerful. They still haven't managed to learn them properly."

Chen Menglin rolled his eyes, his gaze falling on Chen Xiaojun. "And what about you? Have you learned yours properly?"

"My Heaven Sword Slaying Moon is a follow-up combination variation of the Nine Extremes Heaven Sword, based on Spiral Nine Shadows and Sword Shadow Spirit Body."

"Of the two, among your generation, other than Yan Wu, you've learned them the best, haven't you?"

Chen Xiaojun smiled awkwardly. He had learned far too many things.

Though after being tempered by two immortal herbs, his body had become balanced in hardness and softness, and he also had the Nine Yang Divine Skill, so he picked up anything quickly.

But aside from a few main skills, he had only practiced the rest in a cursory way.

Chen Menglin glared at him fiercely, then took a small booklet from his robes and handed it to him. "Take it. This is Seven Stars Moon Sever. Together with the later Nine Extremes Heaven Sword and Heaven Sword Slaying Moon, you'd better cultivate them properly when you get back. I'll be checking in the future."

Chen Xiaojun pulled a long face and nodded helplessly, agreeing.

Chen Menglin continued, "However, the move you and Yan Wu created by combining Seven Stars Moon Sever with the Sword Drawing Technique—Yin Yang Seven Stars Slash—has indeed opened up a unique path."

Just then, a booklet drifted leisurely over from the side. "This is my move manual. Take it and have a look too."

It was Chen Qiujun using Soul Power to send the booklet through the air to him.

Seeing this, Chen Xun naturally refused to be outdone and quickly handed over a booklet, smiling. "Son, this is my move manual. Keep it safe too."

Chen Cong naturally would not stand by either. He handed his own booklet over as well. "I'll give you this booklet too."

"Although you've already learned Ziwei Star's moves, you can still practice the later moves. Maybe you'll gain something from them."

However, Chen Cong then asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about all this? What exactly is your purpose?"

Chen Xiaojun shrugged and said casually, "Nothing. I was just asking."

But Chen Cong refused to let him off and pressed, "Since when have you ever done anything without a purpose, brat?"

"Don't tell me you're here to scout out military intelligence so you can deal with Sword Rain Academy?"