"Torrential Wave Confinement Formation, grade-3 formation, flaws..."
The name of the formation and its flaws were written in the book.
Just as Zhang Xuan was browsing through the book, Mo Tianxue suddenly turned around and clasped his fist, "Grandmaster Lin Tao!"
Retracting his consciousness, Zhang Xuan saw an elder walking over with a haughty expression. With a slight tilt of his lower jaw, he replied coldly, "Un!"
"This is Grandmaster Lin Tao, the vice guild leader of the Formation Master Guild, as well as the Grand Elder of the Lin Clan, one of the Three Great Clans of Tianwu Royal City!"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan wasn't aware of the matter, Mo Yu secretly sent a telepathic message to him.
"Vice guild leader of the Formation Master Guild?" Zhang Xuan turned to look at the elder.
This elder possessed the strength of a Zongshi realm pinnacle expert. On his chest was a golden emblem with two stars inlaid on it.
2-star pinnacle formation master!
"This formation was set up by the guild leader personally, and it shouldn't be a problem to trap the [Gold-tailed Lion]. Why are you in such a hurry to call me over? Did something happen? "
Glancing at Mo Tianxue, Vice Guild Leader Lin Tao frowned.
There wasn't the slightest hint of respect in his tone. Instead, there was a hint of doubt in it.
Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
No matter what, Mo Tianxue was the emperor of Tianwu Kingdom. Even someone of Pavilion Master Jiang's standing would have to show him some respect. Yet, for the vice guild leader of the Formation Master Guild to treat him with such respect, wasn't this a little too much?
Even though formation masters were one of the more powerful occupations in the Upper Nine Paths, and through their formations, they were able to exert immense might. However, it was impossible for them to be stronger than master teachers!
"It's the Lin Clan... The Lin Clan is rather unique!"
Just as Zhang Xuan was perplexed, Mo Yu's telepathic message sounded by his ear.
Having guessed Zhang Xuan's thoughts, she explained, "The head of the Lin Clan, Lin Ruotian, is the guild leader of the Formation Master Guild. Putting aside the fact that he has reached Half-Zhizun realm, more importantly, he is a 3-star formation master!"
"Half-Zhizun realm? 3-star formation master? "
The Steelfang Howling Firmament Beast was a Half-Zhizun realm expert, and Zhang Xuan knew how fearsome it was.
Even though it was only half a step away from Zongshi realm pinnacle, it was equivalent to reaching the pinnacle of the Fighter realm.
On top of that, he was also a 3-star formation master who was capable of setting up a grade-3 formation. Even a Zhizun realm cultivator would find it difficult to gain the upper hand against him.
This might not mean much in a Conferred Kingdom, but in a Tier 1 Kingdom like Tianwu Kingdom, only the guardian beast would be able to suppress it.
It was no wonder why the savage beasts didn't view the royal family with much importance.
"Even Pavilion Master Jiang hasn't reached Half-Zhizun yet. How can he possess such strength?"
After the initial shock, they were once again confused.
Logically speaking, regardless of which kingdom it was in, the Mingshi Tang Guild possessed strength that no other guild could stand against. Why was it that Pavilion Master Jiang was only at Zongshi realm pinnacle while the guild leader of the Formation Master Guild was stronger than him?
"Actually, Guild Leader Lin Ruotian only made a breakthrough this year. Who asked him to have such a good daughter?" Mo Yu said.
Zhang Xuan blinked.
"His daughter is extremely talented in formations and was sent to Xuanyuan Academy to study at a very young age. In the end, she was lucky enough to catch the eye of the crown prince of Xuanyuan Kingdom and became the crown prince's consort! When a person achieves the Dao, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. He was bestowed with a medicinal pill, which allowed him to successfully break through and possess this kind of strength! "
Mo Yu explained.
Zhang Xuan also came to a realization.
As the crown prince of Xuanyuan Conferred Kingdom, it wasn't difficult for him to obtain a medicinal pill that could allow him to reach Zongshi realm pinnacle.
Furthermore, with such a relationship, he had a powerful backing. It was no wonder why he didn't think much of Mo Tianxue.
Even though there was only a difference of a single tier between a Conferred Kingdom and a Tier 1 Kingdom, there was a huge gap between them.
Under the jurisdiction of Xuanyuan Kingdom, there were at least twenty kingdoms like Tianwu Kingdom. If one were to offend them, no one would dare to say anything even if one were to destroy them.
After all, Tianwu Kingdom didn't have a single Zhizun realm expert. The strongest guardian beast was only at Half-Zhizun realm, on par with the Steelfang Howling Firmament Beast.
"This is Guild Leader Liu Cheng of the Physician Guild. I specially invited him over to treat the guardian beast, the Gold-tailed Lion!"
Mo Tianxue smiled awkwardly. He hurriedly explained, "Thus, I requested for Grandmaster Lin Tao's help to remove the formation so that he can enter to take a look. Perhaps, he might be able to treat the Gold-tailed Lion!"
"Not only is the Gold-tailed Lion suffering from an illness, its lifespan has also reached the end of its lifespan. Our guild leader has already said that there's no cure for it, which is why he chose to trap it for you to await its death... If we were to remove the formation now, what if it escapes and wreaks havoc in the capital? Who can bear the responsibility for that?"
Lin Tao flung his sleeves.
"This..." Mo Tianxue was at a loss for words.
The other party was right. If the Gold-tailed Lion could be treated, that would be for the best. However, if the Gold-tailed Lion were to be removed from the formation and wreak havoc outside, countless lives would be lost.
By then, even if he was the emperor of Tianwu Kingdom, he wouldn't be able to escape the blame.
"Since you're able to set up a formation, you should have a method to enter and exit it freely, right? If you're worried that you won't be able to treat him, you can go in and take a look.
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but interject.
Since a formation master was able to set up a formation, he should be able to enter and exit it freely. Otherwise, what was the point of keeping a formation that even he couldn't do anything about?
The reason why he agreed to treat the Gold-tailed Lion was to repay the favor of the spirit stones and see if he could earn more.
Due to his bet with Prince Fei Xuan, he had obtained the Spirit Beast Grass, which was equivalent to three spirit stones. This was sufficient for him to reach Zongshi realm pinnacle.
Thus, it didn't matter whether he treated the Gold-tailed Lion or not.
However, no matter what, he had to enter the formation to take a look. Even if he couldn't treat the Gold-tailed Lion, at least he had done something.
"Do you have the right to speak here?"
Hearing the other party's words, Grandmaster Lin Tao's eyebrows shot up in disdain. "I've heard of your matter. You were lucky enough to solve the questions on the Wall of Dilemma, but your cultivation is only at Tongxuan realm primary stage. You barely passed the 1-star physician examination... What right do you have to be the guild leader?"
"The Physician Guild is on par with our Formation Master Guild. If you wish to become the guild leader, you should at least be at Zongshi realm pinnacle or even Half-Zhizun! Before you possess sufficient strength, it's best for you not to proclaim yourself as the guild leader so as to not embarrass yourself! "
"..."
Not expecting that his casual words would cause the other party to speak such words, Zhang Xuan was speechless.
It wasn't as if he wanted others to call him Guild Leader Liu. It was just a Physician Guild of a Tier 1 Kingdom. Even if he were to become the guild leader, he wouldn't think that it was a big deal.
"Grandmaster, please calm down!"
Fearing that Zhang Xuan would be angered, Mo Tianxue hurriedly spoke up. "We just need to trouble Grandmaster to bring us in. Even if we can't treat the Gold-tailed Lion, we can just come out..."
"Do you think that you can enter and leave a grade-3 formation as you please? The formation is fraught with dangers, and the slightest mistake could land you in grave danger! It isn't a problem for me to enter alone, but to bring a Tongxuan realm primary stage burden in? You must be joking! "
Grandmaster Lin Tao sneered coldly.
Mo Tianxue was speechless.
Even though the other party was being rude, he was speaking the truth.
A grade-3 formation was capable of trapping even Zhizun realm experts. From how the Gold-tailed Lion was trapped for so many days, it was clear how powerful it was.
If a powerful cultivator were to enter the formation and know the route, they might be able to avoid the dangers. However, a Tongxuan realm primary stage cultivator was simply too weak. If they were to fall into the formation, it would be difficult for them to escape.
He hadn't thought of this before, and only after hearing the other party's words did he realize it. Looking at Zhang Xuan awkwardly, he said, "Guild Leader Liu, my apologies..."
He had invited Zhang Xuan over, but due to the formation, he couldn't even meet the savage beast. He was indeed embarrassed.
"It's fine!"
Zhang Xuan shook his head and looked at Mo Tianxue doubtfully. "Since this formation can't be dispelled and you can't bring me in, why don't you just stop it from operating? As long as it doesn't operate, there won't be any danger. Once we enter, we can continue to activate it, and the savage beast you speak of won't be able to escape! "
Since the formation could be activated, it should be possible to stop it as well.
Wouldn't it be fine as long as they were able to enter the formation and activate it?
"Stop it?"
Mo Tianxue smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Even though he didn't have a deep understanding of formations, he couldn't bear to listen to Zhang Xuan's words.
A powerful formation would absorb spiritual energy from the surroundings. Once it was activated, it would wield incredible might.
Unless one were to destroy the foundation of the formation, it would be extremely difficult to stop it.
Even the person who set up the formation would find it difficult to do so.
Unless a formation master was of a higher rank than the person who set up the formation and was extremely familiar with the formation, it would be impossible to stop it.
Otherwise, if anyone could stop a formation, formation masters wouldn't be as fearsome as they were. They wouldn't have become one of the top occupations in the Upper Nine Paths.
"Ignorant!"
The disdain in Lin Tao's eyes intensified.
To stop a grade-3 formation... Even the guild leader wouldn't be able to do so. Yet, you said it so easily...
Do you know anything about formations?
Mo Yu slapped her forehead as well.
Brother, no matter what, you're a 2-star master teacher. Even if you don't know much about formations, you shouldn't say such words!
A grade-3 formation was something that could trap even Zhizun realm experts. If it could be stopped so easily, what was the point of keeping it around?
"To stop a formation, one would need to have a deep understanding of formations. Compared to... dispelling a formation, it would be even more difficult..."
Seeing the other party's confused expression, Mo Tianxue couldn't help but speak up.
"More difficult than dispelling a formation? Alright then... "
Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Wait a moment!"
"Un?"
Mo Tianxue thought that Guild Leader Liu would be able to understand his words, but the other party remained nonchalant.
Wait a moment...
What are you waiting for?
Do you think that you'll understand after a moment?
Just as Mo Tianxue was perplexed, the other party began walking toward the courtyard.
"Guild Leader Liu, be careful. You'll be in trouble if you get caught in it..."
Not expecting the other party to charge right into the formation, Mo Tianxue nearly fainted from shock.
That was a formation that could trap even the Gold-tailed Lion. What was a Tongxuan realm primary stage like you doing there...
"You're courting death..."
Grandmaster Lin Tao harrumphed coldly. He didn't expect this arrogant fellow to actually dare to enter the formation. Just as he was about to see how this arrogant fellow would embarrass himself in the Confinement Formation, the other party walked up to the formation, raised his leg, and kicked it.
Weng!
A resounding boom sounded.
The previously blurry courtyard suddenly became clear, revealing the situation within.
"Alright, the formation has been stopped..."
Zhang Xuan clapped his hands.
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