Right after Zhong Wen entered Level 5 of the Ten Formations Pagoda, Su Zimo did the same.
This was the final test to become an Elementary Array Formation Master.
Combination formation.
Even Beginner Array Formation Masters had different levels of understanding of array formations. Some people could combine two types of array formations together, while others could combine three types of array formations together, or even more.
Level 5's combination formation was a combination of any two types of formations: illusion, trap and killing.
The reason why it was difficult was because the patterns of the combination formation were intertwined and difficult to differentiate and it was easy to make a wrong judgment.
At the same time, the combination of two Grade 1 formations meant that there were two formation cores, increasing the difficulty of deciphering the formation.
Even though Grade 2 formations had two formation cores as well, the combination of two Grade 1 formations was still not as difficult as deciphering a Grade 2 formation.
The reason was simple.
Destroying one formation core of the combination formation was equivalent to destroying one of the major formations in the combination formation, leaving only one major formation and it was much easier.
However, the destruction of one formation core of a Grade 2 formation meant that the latter was still around.
Standing on the spot, Su Zimo sensed for a moment and realized that he was in a combination formation of a trap and illusion formation.
"Average luck."
Su Zimo muttered softly.
If it was a combination formation with a killing formation, it would be much easier for Su Zimo.
However, given Su Zimo's current understanding of formations, it wasn't difficult for him to clear Level 5. It was just that it would take a longer time.
…
Time passed by bit by bit.
The many Array Peak disciples outside the Ten Formations Pagoda did not leave.
At that moment, most of them were not focused on Zhong Wen. Instead, they were curious about the person who had just cleared Level 4.
When it was close to evening, Level 5's formation finally lit up.
"It must be Senior Brother Zhong!"
"Yes, Senior Brother Zhong has broken the record again. He's even faster than before."
"I wonder if he'll be able to clear Level 6."
Many disciples started discussing once more.
From Level 6 onwards, the Array Formation Master's understanding of Grade 2 formations was tested.
Level 6 was similar to Level 1 where one merely had to set up a Grade 2 support formation.
The array patterns of a Tier 2 array formation were much more complicated than a Tier 1 array formation. The difficulty also increased exponentially. The slightest mistake would result in the failure of setting up the array.
Many Array Peak disciples knew that they would know if they could clear Level 6 within two hours.
Everyone waited patiently.
Two hours were about to pass, but the runes on the sixth floor still hadn't lit up.
Suddenly!
At the entrance of the Ten Formations Pagoda, the space blurred and a figure appeared.
Everyone's heart trembled, and they hurriedly looked over.
Zhong Wen!
"Alas!"
"It's a pity that I didn't pass the sixth level."
"Actually, it's not that bad. Senior Martial Brother Zhong took an even shorter time to clear the first five levels. He has already broken the previous record."
After all, he had been through a killing formation in the Ten Formations Pagoda. Although his clothes were tattered and he looked wretched, his expression was calm and his gaze was resolute as he looked towards the Ten Formations Stele right away.
The first row of the Ten Formations Stele suddenly flashed with a dazzling light.
His name was still Zhong Wen, and the words in the middle had not changed. He had still passed the fifth level, but the time taken had changed from five hours to five hours and a quarter!
Zhong Wen heaved a sigh of relief.
At the final juncture of setting up the Grade 2 formation, his arm had trembled slightly and the runes had deviated slightly. It was a pity that all his efforts had gone to waste.
However, it was still a small gain for breaking his own record.
Elder Luo smiled. "Not bad, not bad. Continue working hard when you return and try to clear Level 6 before you become an inner sect disciple!"
"Don't worry, Elder Luo. Level 6 won't be able to stop me," Zhong Wen was brimming with confidence.
He believed that he would definitely be able to clear Level 6 as long as he returned and studied for a while more.
Zhong Wen bid farewell to Elder Luo with cupped fists and nodded to the many Array Peak disciples behind him before turning to leave.
After taking a few steps, Zhong Wen noticed something amiss.
The reason why these Array Peak disciples were here was to see if he could create a new record. But now that he had left, none of them had any intention of leaving!
Now that night had arrived, what were these disciples doing here if they weren't here to challenge the pagoda?
Zhong Wen stopped in his tracks and swept his gaze across the faces of the Array Peak disciples.
He realized that everyone's gazes would shift towards the Ten Formations Pagoda from time to time, as though they were waiting for something.
Could someone be here to challenge the pagoda?
Apart from him, who else in the five peaks would be able to attract the attention of so many people?
Frowning, Zhong Wen came to an Array Peak disciple and asked in a seemingly casual manner, "Junior Brother Wang, what are you guys waiting for?"
"Ah!"
The disciple with the surname Wang was a little flustered as he stammered, "There are two more people challenging the pagoda. One of them has already cleared Level 4 but I don't know who it is. I'm thinking of waiting for that person to come out and take a look."
"I'm just curious to see who that person is," Another disciple smiled awkwardly.
After all, they were the ones who accompanied Zhong Wen to challenge the pagoda initially. Now that Zhong Wen had left and they were stuck here with their attention on someone else, they felt a little embarrassed.
Zhong Wen's expression was relaxed as he smiled and waved it off. "Alright, since I have nothing to do, I'll stay here and take a look as well."
The moment he said that, the light of Level 5 of the Ten Formations Pagoda flashed!
The crowd was in an uproar!
"He cleared Level 5?"
"That's enough to leave his name on the Ten Formations Stele!"
"Amazing! Who is that person?"
When he heard the discussions of the crowd, Zhong Wen's expression turned grim.
He knew very well that the patterns of a Grade 2 formation were much more complicated and there was no way that person could clear Level 6.
However, for some reason, Zhong Wen felt uneasy and vaguely felt that his position was being threatened.
Elder Luo's gaze lingered on Level 5 for a long time before retracting slowly.
"Where did that disheveled old man pick up a treasure? To think that he's a formation genius!"
"However, how did that lad clear the killing formation in 17 breaths? Could the formation core of the killing formation be right beside him? "
"Luck?"
Elder Luo frowned in deep thought.
The Array Peak disciples who had no intention of leaving to begin with were even more reluctant to leave now that they saw that the mysterious challenger had cleared Level 5.
Level 6 tested a Grade 2 formation and the outcome of whether one could clear it would be revealed within two hours.
None of them cared about waiting another two hours.
The night gradually darkened.
After standing in front of the Ten Formations Pagoda for an entire day without eating or drinking, even the Qi Refinement Warriors were tired and fatigue could be seen in their eyes.
"It's already been an hour. It'll be soon."
"Yes, let's wait and see."
Right after the Array Peak disciple said that, the light of Level 6 of the Ten Formations Pagoda flashed, illuminating the entire night sky!
Silence ensued!
Hundreds of Array Peak disciples raised their heads and opened their mouths, forgetting to breathe for a moment.
Everyone's expressions were frozen at that moment. Their gazes were filled with confusion, bewilderment, astonishment, shock …
Su Zimo did not even need two hours to clear Level 6 in just an hour!
Elder Luo bolted upright and gazed at the light of Level 6 of the Ten Formations Pagoda, lamenting internally, "Amazing, amazing! A true formation genius has appeared in the sect! "
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