Elder Yahu's voice resounded, "Ye Yang, I have seen you clearing the trials with bravery and honesty."
"Even though you failed one, I have seen how much you have learned from it. And now, seeing you accepted by Sword God as his disciple, I'm happy for you. But…"
He paused, his gaze intensifying. "Even with all those reasons, I will not have any conversation about artifact refining if you fail to answer my three questions."
Ye Yang nodded; his initial apprehension replaced by a steely resolve. He met Elder Yahu's gaze. "I understand, Elder Yahu. I am ready."
"Good," Elder Yahu boomed.
"Then let us begin. My first question pertains to the very foundation of our crafts: arrays and artifact refining. How do you see them? What is the relationship between the two?"
Ye Yang considered the question carefully. "Elder Yahu," he began.
