Mo Hua's spirits lifted as he added a Spiritual Gathering Array beneath the array core of the First Grade Melting Fire Control Array.
"Elder, do we have spiritual stones?" Mo Hua asked.
"Spiritual stones?" Elder Yu was puzzled, but following Mo Hua's instructions, he grabbed a handful of spiritual stones and placed them beside Mo Hua.
Mo Hua placed all the spiritual stones on the Spiritual Gathering Array.
The Spiritual Gathering Array could refine spiritual stones, absorb spiritual energy, and convert it into spiritual power.
According to the array books, when the First Grade Control Array operated, the Spiritual Gathering Array would automatically refine the spiritual stones placed on it, converting their spiritual energy into the power that drove the array, which then flowed along the array core.
Mo Hua then found the node of the array core and communicated with it using his consciousness.
The moment communication succeeded, all the array patterns within the entire compound array vividly appeared in Mo Hua's mind.
With a thought, Mo Hua could manipulate the entire compound array.
Mo Hua's consciousness found the Spiritual Gathering Array within the compound array and attempted to control its activation with his consciousness.
This was the "open" control of the array core.
The Spiritual Gathering Array shimmered, and the spiritual stones on it released a misty spiritual energy. This spiritual energy flowed along the array patterns and permeated throughout the compound array.
Mo Hua could sense from his consciousness that a pure spiritual energy had entered the array core and was flowing through it.
"So that's how it works."
Mo Hua gained insight and intervened with his consciousness in the array core to control the flow of spiritual power, guiding all this energy into the First Grade Melting Fire Array.
The moment spiritual power was infused, the First Grade Melting Fire Array suddenly emitted a blaze of fiery red light, followed by a roaring flame bursting forth.
It was like a massive firework suddenly exploding, containing powerful firepower and scorching heat.
Mo Hua was startled.
Not only Mo Hua, but Elder Yu and Master Chen also showed astonishment.
"This firepower..." Master Chen was somewhat incredulous.
The flames ignited in the courtyard's furnace, and Mo Hua was at a safe distance, so he wasn't harmed, but he felt his cheeks heating up.
Mo Hua reestablished communication with the array core and reduced the flow of spiritual power. As expected, the furnace fire diminished.
Mo Hua then closed the Spiritual Gathering Array.
With the supply of spiritual power cut off, the furnace fire gradually decreased and finally flickered out.
Controlled opening and closing of spiritual power!
This meant that the array core of this First Grade Melting Fire Control Array was effective!
Mo Hua was overjoyed.
With the array core operational, this complex compound array was now as good as half successful.
"Is the array complete?" Master Chen asked eagerly.
"We can try assembling it first."
Although the compound array wasn't fully drawn yet, its basic structure was confirmed. They could assemble the refining furnace and conduct a simple refinement test on a spiritual tool.
This way, if there were any issues, they could detect them early.
If everything went smoothly, Mo Hua only needed to complete the remaining arrays.
Energized, Master Chen immediately rushed out, calling Da Zhu and several Qi refining disciples over.
Everyone worked together, reinstalling the large refining furnace.
The entire compound array seamlessly integrated with the refining furnace.
The Melting Fire Array was positioned on the inner wall of the furnace, perfectly situated for fueling the fire.
The Spiritual Gathering Array was positioned at a special port where spiritual stones could be placed to be absorbed and converted into spiritual power.
The node of the array core was located at a dual-crane knob, perfectly suited to control the furnace fire of the entire Qi Refining Furnace.
"No wonder it's a genuine First Grade Qi Refining Furnace, considering every aspect that integrates with the array," Mo Hua nodded to himself.
Elder Yu grabbed another handful of spiritual stones and threw them into the side furnace port, storing them in the Spiritual Gathering Array.
Mo Hua once again communicated with the array core using his consciousness, opened the Spiritual Gathering Array through the array core, refined the spiritual stones, converted their energy, and then guided this energy to the First Grade Melting Fire Array.
Instantly, flames blazed inside the refining furnace.
"Excellent!" Master Chen's face lit up with excitement.
Elder Yu also breathed a sigh of relief, smiling broadly.
Master Chen circled the refining furnace, approached it again, and felt the temperature of the fire, unable to contain his joy as he exclaimed:
"This fire is amazing! Truly worthy of a First Grade array!"
With such powerful firepower, they could attempt refining even First Grade spiritual tools.
Mo Hua smiled, "This fire can still be adjusted to be even larger!"
Master Chen was taken aback, "Even larger?"
Mo Hua controlled his consciousness, maximizing the Spiritual Gathering Array, directing all the spiritual power to the Melting Fire Array.
Simultaneously, with the supply of spiritual power, the Melting Fire Array patterns glowed brightly red, and the furnace fire inside intensified even further. Even from a distance, one could feel the scorching heat.
Master Chen was deeply impressed.
"This firepower is too strong! I've seen other First Grade refining furnaces, but none have such size or fierce firepower."
"So this is a First Grade array..." The red firelight burned in Master Chen's eyes, leaving him murmuring in a daze.
"Master Chen, find something to refine and test," Mo Hua suggested.
Master Chen snapped out of it, retrieved an iron rod from his storage bag, and immersed it into the furnace fire.
In no time, the tip of the iron rod turned red hot.
Master Chen took out the rod and casually hammered it a few times with an iron hammer, easily changing its shape like noodles.
Excited, Master Chen realized the firepower was indeed as powerful as he expected, surpassing any refining furnace he had seen.
The refined iron after tempering was easier to shape and forge.
Moreover, the tempering time was greatly reduced, significantly increasing the efficiency of refining spiritual tools and improving their quality.
Master Chen was extremely satisfied.
Mo Hua closed the Spiritual Gathering Array, the furnace fire gradually diminished, and then extinguished.
Since they had tested the fire's effectiveness, there was no need to keep it burning continuously, conserving spiritual stones wherever possible.
Elder Yu watched the refining furnace contentedly.
Master Chen also grew more fond of it the longer he looked, eager to immediately use this refining furnace.
In his lifetime, he had never used such an excellent refining furnace...
"Master Chen, is the furnace working well?" Mo Hua asked.
Master Chen smiled approvingly, "Good! Very good!"
Mo Hua was pleased and said, "Let's dismantle it once the furnace cools down."
Master Chen was puzzled, "Dismantle it?"
Mo Hua nodded.
"Why?"
"The array isn't fully drawn yet."
"Oh," Master Chen understood, "you need to finish the array."
"Exactly, and there's still another Melting Fire Array left to draw," Mo Hua explained.
Master Chen thought he misheard.
Another Melting Fire Array?
Although he didn't understand arrays, he knew the refining furnace relied on the Melting Fire Array for its fire.
They had just ignited it, indicating there was already a Melting Fire Array inside.
"How many Melting Fire Arrays are there in there?" Master Chen asked weakly.
"Not many, just two."
Just two...
Master Chen was a bit stunned, then asked, "Are they both First Grade?"
"Yes, both are First Grade," Mo Hua confirmed.
Master Chen's heart skipped a beat.
Two First Grade Melting Fire Arrays?
With two First Grade Melting Fire Arrays, what kind of firepower would this refining furnace possess?!
(End of the Chapter)