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 **Chapter 2789: The Real Purpose of the Prodigy Gathering**

Passing through the mist, the source power weakened, and strands of death energy blew like a gentle breeze. The voice of the Third Ancestor echoed in everyone's ears, "We've arrived."

Lin Moyu opened his eyes and saw several familiar faces.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus, the Holy Son of the Myriad Illusions, Dongfang Wuwen, and Lu Fengyao were all present.

In addition to them, there were three unfamiliar figures.

These three were shrouded in an invisible Great Dao, with source power rising around them, making it impossible to see their faces clearly.

Their auras were deep and incredibly powerful.

Lin Moyu knew that these three must be ancestors from the nine top forces of the Southern Continent.

He couldn't determine which three forces they were from.

Three of the nine top forces had sent their ancestors, indicating how seriously they took this exploration.

Perhaps they always took it seriously.

As his gaze swept over, he finally saw the Third Ancestor.

The Third Ancestor stood at the forefront, also shrouded in mist, making his appearance and figure unclear, exuding an aura of mystery.

Lin Moyu couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, "It seems the Third Ancestor is still giving me face, at least willing to let me see his true form... Wait a minute."

He suddenly realized that the Third Ancestor he saw might indeed be his true form.

Or maybe not!

As thoughts swirled in his mind, Lin Moyu shook his head inwardly, "These old guys love to make things mysterious. Is it really necessary?"

"Perhaps at their level, they have to."

The Third Ancestor turned around, and although shrouded in mist, his gaze was incredibly sharp, sweeping over the prodigies like a sword.

Everyone felt a stinging sensation on their skin, somewhat uncomfortable.

The Third Ancestor's voice echoed in their ears, "Have you all read the information?"

"When you enter, no one can help you. Be cautious."

"If you encounter danger, retreat immediately. Based on past experience, those who retreat won't be harmed, so don't force yourselves."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and five array disks flew out, landing in the hands of Lin Moyu and the others.

The array disks were palm-sized and intricately crafted, with complex patterns engraved on them.

Lin Moyu took one look and knew that these array disks were extraordinary, at least reaching the seventh grade.

The materials used in the array disks were incredibly powerful, mixed with high-grade source crystals, providing them with immense power.

Lin Moyu admired the array disk in his hand as if it were a piece of exquisite art.

Clearly, the array master who crafted these disks had reached an astonishing level of skill.

"At least an eighth-grade array master," Lin Moyu judged inwardly.

The Third Ancestor's voice echoed again, "These array disks can partially resist the spells within the ruins and reduce the loss of fortune."

"If you encounter danger, you can also detonate the array disk. It will ensure your safety for five minutes."

"Use that time to retreat immediately."

"Now, refine the array disks, and then you can proceed."

Everyone immediately began refining the array disks, with source power surging, making the disks glow brightly.

The advantage of the array disks was that even those who didn't understand arrays could use them.

Array disks were also a type of treasure for array masters, difficult to craft and incredibly powerful.

Strong array disks took time to refine.

Typically, the higher one's realm, the faster the refining process.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus, with the highest realm, should be the fastest to refine.

Lin Moyu, with the lowest realm as a mid-level Heavenly Sovereign, should be the slowest.

But reality didn't align with expectations.

The first to complete the refining was Lin Moyu.

Lin Moyu was familiar with arrays, having reached the sixth grade in his array mastery, far surpassing ordinary cultivators in understanding arrays.

Moreover, he was proficient in both artifact arrays and rune arrays. Although the array disk reached the seventh grade, he refined it with ease.

Refining the array disk required infusing one's soul power into every part of the disk, leaving a soul imprint on each array pattern.

At least eighty percent needed to be covered to complete the refining.

Lin Moyu's familiarity with arrays allowed his soul power to traverse every corner of the disk almost instantly, missing no detail.

Meanwhile, the others, including the highest-realm Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus, were still exploring the complex patterns within the array disk, refining it slowly.

After Lin Moyu finished refining the disk, it turned into a stream of light and entered his body.

He could summon it with a single thought.

The four ancestor-level figures, including the Third Ancestor, all looked over.

Although their gazes were hidden in the mist, Lin Moyu could feel their surprise.

The Third Ancestor's voice echoed in his ear, "You also understand arrays?"

Lin Moyu replied, "Just a little."

The Third Ancestor clearly didn't believe him, "You call this a little? Be honest, what level have you reached, in arrays or rune arrays?"

Lin Moyu didn't hide, "I haven't been formally tested, but I estimate around the fifth or sixth grade in both artifact and rune arrays."

Their conversation was overheard by the other ancestor-level figures.

The Third Ancestor hadn't intended to hide it; if he did, he wouldn't have asked.

The Divine Light Wood on Lin Moyu was useless to them. They could see through Lin Moyu's true age.

A Heavenly Sovereign over two thousand years old was already astonishing.

If he had also reached such a level in arrays, he wasn't just a genius; he was a monster.

Their gazes focused on Lin Moyu. If Lin Moyu weren't thick-skinned, he would have felt embarrassed.

From their gazes, Lin Moyu couldn't discern any emotions.

These ancestors had long hidden their emotions deeply, making their thoughts as unfathomable as the sea.

The Third Ancestor's voice became serious, "Once inside, if possible, take care of Fengyao for me."

This time, the Third Ancestor spoke privately, so only Lin Moyu could hear.

Lin Moyu responded with a look, indicating that Lu Fengyao was his friend and he would take care of her regardless of the Third Ancestor's request.

Of course, this was contingent on his own safety.

If he couldn't protect himself, he couldn't take care of anyone else.

Finally, the Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus finished refining her array disk. Her beautiful eyes showed no joy, only a direct gaze at Lin Moyu.

She had overheard the conversation between Lin Moyu and the Third Ancestor.

She couldn't believe that Lin Moyu was a fifth-grade or higher array master, proficient in both artifact and rune arrays.

This meant that besides arrays, Lin Moyu might also be proficient in runes.

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus recalled the first round of the Prodigy Gathering, where the last rune was comprehended from the sound of the Great Dao.

Lin Moyu might have directly comprehended the rune.

"That must be it. Yes, it must be."

"While we were comprehending the sound of the Great Dao, he directly comprehended the rune, which is why he surpassed us."

The Holy Maiden of the Immortal Lotus believed her thoughts were correct.

Her gaze was complex, her lips moved slightly, though she said nothing. Lin Moyu could read her lips, understanding that she called him a "monster."