Mo Hua's spirit was lifted as he added a Spirit Gathering Array to the structure of the First Grade Molten Fire Composite Array.
"Elder, do you have any spirit stones?" Mo Hua asked.
"Spirit stones?" Elder Yu was puzzled but complied, grabbing a handful of spirit stones and placing them beside Mo Hua.
Mo Hua placed the spirit stones on the Spirit Gathering Array.
The Spirit Gathering Array could refine spirit stones, absorb spiritual energy, and convert it into spiritual power.
According to the array book, when the First Grade Composite Array was operating, the Spirit Gathering Array would automatically refine the spirit stones, converting them into spiritual power to activate the array, channeling it through the array hub.
Mo Hua found the nodes of the array hub and communicated with it using his spiritual awareness.
At the moment of successful communication, all the array patterns within the entire composite array clearly appeared in Mo Hua's sea of consciousness.
With a thought, Mo Hua could control the entire composite array.
This was the "activation" in the array hub's spirit control mechanism.
The Spirit Gathering Array flashed, and the spirit stones on it emitted a misty spiritual energy that seeped into the composite array through the array patterns.
Mo Hua could sense a pure stream of spiritual energy flowing into the array hub and circulating through it.
"So that's how it works."
Mo Hua realized, intervening in the array hub with his spiritual awareness, controlling the flow of spiritual power, and guiding it into the First Grade Molten Fire Array.
As the spiritual power was channeled in, the First Grade Molten Fire Array suddenly burst into a fiery red glow, and then a blazing flame erupted.
It was like a gigantic firework blossoming out of thin air, containing immense firepower and scorching heat.
Mo Hua was startled.
Not only Mo Hua, but Elder Yu and Master Chen also showed surprise.
"This firepower..." Master Chen was incredulous.
The flames ignited in the courtyard's fireplace. Mo Hua, standing at a distance, wasn't hurt but felt the scorching heat on his face.
Mo Hua re-communicated with the array hub with his spiritual awareness, reducing the spiritual power, and the furnace fire indeed diminished.
Mo Hua then shut down the Spirit Gathering Array.
With the spiritual power supply cut off, the furnace fire gradually decreased until it flickered out.
Activation and spirit control!
This meant that the array hub of this First Grade Molten Fire Spirit Control Composite Array was effective!
Mo Hua was overjoyed.
With the array hub effective, this complex composite array was more than halfway to success.
"Is the array complete?" Master Chen eagerly asked Mo Hua.
"We can assemble it and give it a try."
The current composite array wasn't finished, but the basic structure was established. They could assemble the refining furnace and try refining a spiritual tool.
This way, any issues could be discovered early.
If there were no problems, Mo Hua could complete the remaining array.
Master Chen, full of energy, quickly ran out to call Da Zhu and a few Qi refining disciples over.
Everyone worked together to reassemble the large refining furnace.
The array patterns on the entire composite array matched perfectly with the refining furnace.
The Molten Fire Array was positioned on the inner wall of the refining furnace, providing fire.
The Spirit Gathering Array was located at a special furnace opening. When spirit stones were placed inside, the Spirit Gathering Array could absorb and convert them into spiritual power.
The array hub's node was situated at a double-crane knob, allowing control of the entire furnace's fire.
"Indeed, a proper First Grade refining furnace considers every aspect of array compatibility."
Mo Hua nodded to himself.
Elder Yu grabbed another handful of spirit stones and placed them in the furnace, stored in the Spirit Gathering Array.
Mo Hua again used his spiritual awareness to communicate with the array hub, activating the Spirit Gathering Array, refining the spirit stones, converting them into spiritual power, and channeling it into the First Grade Molten Fire Array.
The refining furnace immediately ignited with a roaring fire.
"Excellent!" Master Chen exclaimed excitedly.
Elder Yu also breathed a sigh of relief, smiling.
Master Chen circled the refining furnace, approaching it to feel the temperature of the fire, unable to contain his joy:
"This fire is excellent! Truly a First Grade array!"
With such powerful fire, even First Grade spiritual tools could be attempted.
Mo Hua smiled, "The fire can be even stronger!"
Master Chen was stunned, "Even stronger?"
Mo Hua controlled with his spiritual awareness, maximizing the Spirit Gathering Array, channeling all the spiritual power into the Molten Fire Array.
Simultaneously, the Molten Fire Array, supplied with spiritual power, glowed bright red, and the furnace fire became even more intense, radiating scorching heat even from a distance.
Master Chen was shocked.
This firepower was too strong!
He had seen other First Grade refining furnaces, but none as large or fierce as this one.
"This is a First Grade array..."
The red firelight reflected in Master Chen's eyes, and he murmured in awe.
"Master Chen, try refining something." Mo Hua suggested.
Master Chen snapped out of his daze, took an iron rod from his storage bag, and placed it in the fire.
In no time, the tip of the iron rod turned red.
Master Chen took it out and casually hammered it a few times, and the iron rod easily bent like a noodle.
Master Chen was excited; as he expected, this firepower was very strong, stronger than any refining furnace he had ever seen.
The quenched refined iron was easier to shape and forge.
Moreover, the quenching time was greatly shortened, improving the efficiency of refining spiritual tools, and the quality of the refined tools would also be better.
Master Chen was very satisfied.
Mo Hua shut down the Spirit Gathering Array, and the furnace fire gradually diminished until it extinguished.
Having tested the furnace fire's effectiveness, there was no need to keep it burning continuously, as it consumed spirit stones, and saving them was essential.
Elder Yu, watching the refining furnace, felt very gratified.
Master Chen also grew increasingly fond of it, eager to start refining with this furnace.
He had never used such a good refining furnace in his life...
"Master Chen, is the furnace working well?"
Master Chen praised with a smile, "Yes! Very well!"
Mo Hua was also pleased and said, "Let's disassemble it once it cools down."
Master Chen was taken aback, "Disassemble it?"
Mo Hua nodded.
"Why?"
"The array isn't finished yet."
"Oh." Master Chen understood, "The array needs to be completed."
"Yes, there's still one more Molten Fire Array to be drawn," Mo Hua said.
Master Chen thought he misheard.
Another Molten Fire Array?
He might not understand arrays well, but he knew the refining furnace relied on the Molten Fire Array for fire.
The fact that it had just ignited meant there was already a Molten Fire Array inside.
"How many Molten Fire Arrays are there?" Master Chen asked weakly.
"Not many, just two."
Just two...
Master Chen was a bit confused and asked, "Are both First Grade?"
"Yes, both are First Grade," Mo Hua nodded.
Master Chen's heart skipped a beat.
Two First Grade Molten Fire Arrays? How powerful would this refining furnace be?!