The Six Desires Triggering Array originated from an Array Cultivator at the Peak Stage of the Spirit Transformation realm.
This array leaned more towards weakening the enemy than supporting an ally.
Unlike traditional arrays, the Six Desires Triggering Array was primarily designed to manipulate “emotions.”
Starting from the Foundation Establishment Stage, cultivators begin tempering their Dao Heart to ensure a steady and stable journey along the Grand Dao.
When breaking through from the Nascent Soul Stage to Spirit Transformation, one must even pass the Heart Devil Tribulation to become a complete Spirit Transformation cultivator.
For example, Xiao Qingxuan was currently stuck at the Half-Step Spirit Transformation stage precisely because she had only overcome the Heavenly Tribulation, but had yet to conquer her Heart Devil Tribulation.
Therefore, to influence the emotions of cultivators with high Dao attainment on an emotional level—unless you were an illusion expert like the Sect Master of Illusion God Sect, or surpassed your opponent by at least a major realm—it was extremely difficult to affect a cultivator’s emotions.
In an instant, the array diagram of the Six Desires Triggering Array and its related information surged into Ye Luqing’s mind.
The diagram was far more complex than that of ordinary arrays. It required a longer set-up time and was extremely dependent on a material called the “Seven Emotions Branch.”
The greater the opponent’s emotional fluctuations, the more effective the Six Desires Triggering Array would be.
In other words, if the opponent possessed a clear and luminous Dao Heart and an impermeable Soul, the Six Desires Triggering Array would have no effect whatsoever.
Looking at the increasingly stringent conditions, Ye Luqing was momentarily speechless.
Honestly, the need for advance preparation was troublesome enough. Her newly mastered Profound Yellow Mountain-Suppressing Art could be activated almost instantly, given enough Profound Yellow Qi and after constructing the Array Runes and True Core.
Arrays that required advance preparation were typically “Grand Arrays.”
However, when it came to emotional fluctuation, she had a way.
Her “Magnetic Charm” title increased her charm, adapting itself to become the viewer’s ideal type.
Even her Shizun, Bai Yuhan, seemed to be affected by it, let alone cultivators below the Dao Integration Stage.
In the next moment, a stunningly beautiful array luminescence flooded her mind.
“So this is ’emotion’?”
Ye Luqing felt this profound aura. It felt as if her own emotions were also bound by the array.
Her own emotions?
Right! Why should it only control others’ emotions? This array system could also be used to control her own feelings.
Or rather… was this the correct way to use this array?
A bold idea flashed through her mind, and a glimmer of insight arose in her heart. Her understanding of this array deepened by another level.
In this hazy state, her consciousness returned to reality.
As the vast knowledge of the array transferred into her mind, she successfully mastered it.
But unlike the previous direct transmission from the System, Ye Luqing didn’t feel that sense of unreality, nor the dissonance of having seemingly accumulated mastery over a long period.
Ye Luqing was somewhat surprised.
A Dharma Edict transmission from a Dao Venerable was actually inferior to a technique purchased from the Corruption Value Shop?
It seemed the System’s authority might even surpass the Dao Integration Stage.
“You’ve comprehended it?”
Bai Yuhan looked at Ye Luqing with amazement.
Ye Luqing nodded. She had gained an introductory grasp of this Six Desires Triggering Array.
To improve further, she would need to use and practice it more.
Bai Yuhan nodded slightly. It seemed her Direct Disciple’s talent for the Formation Dao hadn’t disappeared.
She shifted her gaze to Ying Qianqian. Her Direct Disciple was frowning deeply, a fine layer of sweat beading on her forehead.
It wasn’t that Ying Qianqian lacked talent, but rather that Ye Luqing’s talent was simply too overwhelming in comparison.
Moreover, Ye Luqing had fallen from the Nascent Soul Stage. Even though her cultivation had dropped, a Golden Core cultivator who had once possessed a Primordial Spirit was inherently different from an ordinary Golden Core Stage cultivator.
“Shizun, is this array truly only Profound-Tier Superior?” Ye Luqing asked, a bit puzzled.
She had mastered many Profound-Tier arrays, but the difficulty of the Six Desires Triggering Array felt comparable to the Profound Yellow Mountain-Suppressing Art.
Bai Yuhan raised a delicate eyebrow and gave a slight smile, a look instantly brimming with charm.
“Your perception is correct. If executed perfectly, the Six Desires Triggering Array can reach Earth-Rank might.”
“For cultivators with a firm Dao Heart, it’s very difficult to disturb their mind and spirit.”
“Conversely, if you succeed in manipulating an enemy’s emotions, their combat power will inevitably plummet. They won’t be able to use even a tenth of their full strength.”
Ye Luqing nodded. She had the same feeling.
An array with harsh conditions and requiring preparation time, once successfully deployed, would naturally have an effect not to be underestimated.
She closed her eyes and focused, waiting for Ying Qianqian to comprehend the array while also constructing the Array Runes for the Six Desires Triggering Array within her mind.
A quarter of an hour later, Ying Qianqian slowly opened her eyes.
“I’m sorry. I’ve memorized the array diagram, but I haven’t fully grasped it yet…” Ying Qianqian’s expression was somewhat dim.
This Profound-Tier Superior array was still a bit too difficult for her.
As if she had anticipated this, Bai Yuhan produced a small, seven-colored branch.
“This is a Seven Emotions Branch. It is both the Formation Artifact for the Six Desires Triggering Array and an auxiliary material for cultivating this array.”
“However, Seven Emotions Branches are exceedingly rare and hard to find, which has led to the decline of the Six Desires Triggering Array.”
Saying this, Bai Yuhan couldn’t help but sigh.
A few hundred years ago, Seven Emotions Branches weren’t so scarce, and the Six Desires Triggering Array was also a full-fledged Earth-Rank Technique.
But due to numerous limitations, the status of the Six Desires Triggering Array fell to the Profound-Tier, and fewer and fewer people ever mastered it.
Low-level Array Cultivators couldn’t gather the materials, while high-level cultivators had no need for such a trivial emotional array.
Upon hearing this, Ying Qianqian’s eyes brightened.
“Give the Seven Emotions Branch to Senior Sister Ye.”
“Since Senior Sister has mastered the Six Desires Triggering Array, she will definitely need the Seven Emotions Branch to construct the formation.”
Ye Luqing paused for a moment. “But, Little Ying, you haven’t fully comprehended it yet…”
Ying Qianqian gave a sly smile. “I can always go to Senior Sister Ye to learn from her~”
“…”
Her true intentions were quickly revealed.
Bai Yuhan smiled and placed the Seven Emotions Branch into Ye Luqing’s hand. She was naturally pleased to see the disciples of Azure Sky Peak grow closer to one another.
Ye Luqing accepted the branch. Immediately, the resale price from the Corruption Value Shop flashed in her vision.
【Seven Emotions Branch, Profound-Tier Superior, Resale Value: 50 points】
Hm?
A 50-point resale value?
She opened the Corruption Value Shop in disbelief and found the Seven Emotions Branch under the Spiritual Plants and Immortal Flora category.
The selling price… was indeed 100 points.
“Shizun, can the Seven Emotions Branch be bought with the sect’s contribution points?” Ye Luqing asked urgently.
Bai Yuhan shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness.
“It’s very difficult. Moreover, it’s a case of high demand with no supply, so its price is much higher than other spiritual plants of the same grade.”
“An ordinary Profound-Tier Superior plant might go for around 150 points, but a Seven Emotions Branch is estimated to cost four or five hundred points.”
“Even so,” she added, “high demand doesn’t guarantee supply.”
The Seven Emotions Tree was now nearly extinct, and the status of its byproducts was somewhat awkward.
Materials harvested from the Seven Emotions Tree were typically used as auxiliary ingredients for items ranging from Profound-Tier Superior to Earth Grade Inferior. They weren’t high-end treasures or absolute necessities, so few people specifically cultivated them.
Aside from a few sects that relied on emotional cultivation and might nurture a few trees themselves, wild Seven Emotions Trees were extremely rare.
On the surface, Ye Luqing nodded calmly. But inside, her heart was churning with massive waves.
“The Corruption Value Shop’s items… don’t seem to factor in rarity?”
“In other words, for items where demand exceeds supply… I could buy low and sell high.”
Beyond just scarce items, there were also highly specific scenarios where she could make a fortune through arbitrage.
For instance, a jug of ordinary water might not be valuable, but to a man dying of thirst in a desert, he might trade a fortune for it.
For a moment, Ye Luqing felt as if she had stumbled upon the correct way to use the Corruption Value Shop.
Seeing the contemplative Ye Luqing, Bai Yuhan turned her attention to Ying Qianqian, who still seemed hesitant to speak.
“Little Ying, is there something you wanted to say?”
