"Wait a moment... Wait a moment?"
Zhang Xuan's body swayed.
Why does it feel like I have met a fellow who doesn't know how to speak?
I asked you whether you are a formation master and you replied with 'wait a moment'...
What do you mean by that?
Could it be that I'm not a formation master now and I'll be one a moment later?
Do you have to be so funny?
Formation master was one of the Upper Nine Paths occupations. Every single one of them had to put in a lot of effort and study countless secrets to reach that level. No matter how talented one was, without several years of study, it was impossible for one to succeed.
A fellow who doesn't know anything at all. Wait a moment...
Wait for what? Are you joking with me?
Besides... Closing his eyes? His face was blank.
Blank your face! You... What in the world are you up to?
Guild Leader Zheng's face twitched. If not for the fact that the other party was a 5-star appraiser, he would have already sent him a kick.
"Old Zheng, I think you should prepare a set of formation flags and core!"
Seeing that his old friend was on the verge of losing his cool, Master Sai stepped forward and said.
"Prepare?"
"Indeed. Since Zhang Shi has said so, he must have his own ideas. It's not a big deal to make some preparations!" Master Sai said.
Even though he had no idea where Zhang Shi's confidence came from, he had seen the various means of this young man and he had an inexplicable trust in him.
This was a person who could even teach a 4-star master teacher a lesson. He would believe that the other party could set up a formation on the spot.
"Alright, I'll trust you this once! Xiaowu, bring over the Spirit Gathering Formation flags and core that you have been learning! "
Seeing his old friend's unwavering trust in this young man, Guild Leader Zheng waved his hands in frustration.
"Yes!" The young man flicked his wrist and a pile of items appeared on the ground.
A formation consisted of a formation core and a formation flag.
These two items were forged using unique materials, and they were categorized into different attributes for different formations.
This young man was a 2-star formation master and he had been learning how to set up a 2-star Spirit Gathering Formation recently. It just so happened that he had a set of formation flags with him.
After retrieving the items, everyone turned to look at the fellow not too far away. His eyes were still closed, and it was hard to tell what he was doing.
"Could it be that... Zhang Shi intends to learn formations on the spot? But even so... he should at least look for a teacher first. Why is he standing on the spot in a daze? "
Master Sai was also full of doubts.
The study of formations involved countless profound mysteries. First, one had to acknowledge a formidable teacher. Then, he would have to start from the most basic knowledge of topography, topography, the five elements, yin and yang. He had never seen anyone standing on the spot with his eyes closed in a daze.
But if he wasn't studying, then what was he doing?
Everyone was puzzled. At this time, Zhang Xuan was actually learning array formations as they had guessed.
Even though Zhang Xuan had collected quite a few books on formation masters previously, he had never studied the occupation properly.
He immersed his consciousness in the Library of Heaven's Path and arrived before the books on formations.
"Correct!"
Muttering softly, Zhang Xuan took out a Library of Heaven's Path and flipped it open with the words' Heaven's Path Formation Art '.
Boundless knowledge flowed into his mind.
"I already know all of this knowledge. It'll be much easier for me to learn it again …"
Previously, when he was in Tianwu Kingdom, he had used the golden page to assimilate the knowledge on formations, pill forging, physicians... Even though he had never studied them before, most of the knowledge had already been imprinted in his mind, as though he had studied them for several years.
With this, it would be easy for him to learn Heaven's Path Formation Art.
The knowledge flowed through his mind, and in just a few dozen breaths, he had already comprehended it.
If it was an occupation that he had never studied before, it would have taken him at least two hours to master it. But now, the knowledge was already stored in his mind. All he had to do was to rearrange the sequence of the knowledge.
Hu!
Zhang Xuan opened his eyes and looked at the crowd.
"Have you brought the formation flags? Are you going to set up the formation here? "
"Cough cough …"
Just as he was about to see what the other party was up to, the other party suddenly opened his eyes and spoke. Guild Leader Zheng choked on his saliva.
He didn't know anything about inscribing a formation plate a moment ago … To think that he would be setting up a formation after closing his eyes for a moment … Alright, I would like to see what you can set up!
"Since you think that it's possible, let's set it up here!"
Suppressing the rage in his chest, he flung his sleeves and harrumphed.
"Alright!"
Zhang Xuan nodded his head and walked over to the formation flags.
Upon seeing his actions, not only Guild Leader Zheng, even Xiaowu's face was filled with dark lines.
To set up a formation, one had to first observe the environment and determine the direction of the formation. Yet, this fellow didn't even bother to take out his compass. Instead, he headed straight for the formation flags, as though a glutton who had seen a pile of juicy meat … You call this setting up a formation?
You must be joking!
If you can set up a formation like this, I will be able to ascend to the heavens!
"Master Sai, what kind of person did you bring along?"
Harrumphing, Guild Leader Zheng sent a telepathic message to Zhang Xuan.
"Zhang Shi … is indeed formidable!" Master Sai's face reddened.
He had only been in contact with Zhang shi for a few days, and they had only met at the First Grade Pavilion. The other party challenged the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets and nearly destroyed the Appraiser Hall... Even the soul possession problem was resolved. Logically speaking, a person of his caliber shouldn't be doing something he wasn't confident in. But why did it seem like the other party was a little unreliable?
He had seen formation masters setting up formations many times, and there were three steps to it. Firstly, one had to take out a compass to check the magnetic field and the concentration of spiritual energy in the surroundings. Secondly, one had to calculate the size of the formation, as well as the circumstances that would be triggered once the formation fused with the environment. Thirdly, one had to measure the formation base and the formation flags before starting to set up the formation.
Putting aside 1-star and 2-star formation masters, even his old friend, Guild Leader Zheng, would have to spend a lot of time to prepare before setting up a formation. Without at least an hour or two, it would be nigh impossible for him to succeed.
Furthermore, this was only the simplest formation. If one were to encounter a formation that encompassed a radius of several hundred meters or even several thousand meters, it would be nigh impossible to succeed without several years of research.
Yet, this fellow … didn't use a compass, didn't use any divination, and just took out the formation flags and the formation base …
It was indeed a little childish.
"Formidable? You call this formidable? Hmph, I don't care whether he is a 5-star appraiser or not. Take him away later on. The Formation Master Guild doesn't welcome such frivolous people! "
Guild Leader Zheng harrumphed.
"This …" Master Sai felt awkward. He was just about to explain on behalf of Zhang Shi when the latter's impassive voice sounded.
"Done!"
"Done? What's done? "
Shocked, he hurriedly turned around to take a look.
The formation base and flags that Zhang Xuan had just picked up had already been thrown out. They pierced into the ground not too far away, and according to a unique arrangement, they formed a circle with a diameter of six to seven meters.
"Aren't you going to set up a Spirit Gathering Formation? I only set up one! "Zhang Xuan looked over.
"Set up one? This is a Spirit Gathering Formation? "
Master Sai stared at it with a dazed expression.
The formation flags and formation bases were placed in a similar position to a Spirit Gathering Formation …
However, he didn't know much about formations. Thus, he hurriedly turned to Guild Leader Zheng.
"It only has the form but not the intent! You call this a formation? "Flinging his sleeves, Guild Leader Zheng's eyebrows shot up.
"Why? Is there something wrong with Zhang Shi's arrangement? "Seeing the other party getting so angry, Master Sai asked.
"Xiaowu, speak up!"
Placing his hands behind his back, Guild Leader Zheng harrumphed.
"Yes!" The young man, Xiaowu, stepped forward.
"The location of the formation base and flags is still correct, but … a formation doesn't just have to be placed according to the formation blueprint. More importantly, it has to be able to induce changes in the spiritual energy in the surroundings!"
Xiaowu revealed a confident expression.
"Induce changes in the spiritual energy in the surroundings?"
"That's right!" With a flick of his wrist, a compass appeared in Xiaowu's hands. With this in hand, his aura immediately changed. Previously, he looked like a mere attendant, but now, he seemed like a true formation master.
"Look at the formation he set up. There isn't the slightest change in the spiritual energy in the surroundings. In other words, the formation flags aren't placed in the most accurate positions. Thus, it doesn't harmonize with the environment, and naturally, it doesn't possess any prowess. That is what we call … a useless formation!"
"Useless formation?"
"Un. Since it's a Spirit Gathering Formation, it should gather the spiritual energy in the surroundings. The moment it is set up, it will be like a whirlpool in the water. The spiritual energy in the surroundings will constantly gather at the center. And this … The spiritual energy in the surroundings doesn't seem to be gathering at all. In other words, he has only placed the formation blueprint correctly and not set it up as a formation! "
Xiaowu said.
Setting up a formation blueprint and not setting up a formation might sound profound, but in truth, as long as one was a formation master, even an apprentice, they would know this point.
It was just like how an apothecary might not be able to forge a suitable pill even if he knew the sequence of the medicinal herbs.
A formation blueprint was just a fixed arrangement. For a formation to be effective, it had to be harmonized with the environment.
"Well said! Alright, Zhang Shi, on account of Master Sai, I won't hold it against you for your nonsense. You can return now! " Seeing his student's logical analysis, Guild Leader Zheng knew that the other party had improved significantly recently. Thus, he nodded his head in satisfaction.
"Nonsense? How did I do that? "
Zhang Xuan didn't expect that the formation which he had painstakingly set up would turn out to be nonsense in the other party's eyes.
"This formation of yours doesn't draw in spiritual energy, so it doesn't have any effect at all. If this isn't nonsense, what is it?" Seeing that the other party was still denying it, Guild Leader Zheng was even more displeased.
"Oh … You're referring to this because I was afraid that you all wouldn't be able to see it clearly, so I stopped the formation!"
Wondering what the other party was trying to say, Zhang Xuan shook his head and stomped on the ground.
Weng!
A ripple spread out from his feet and struck the formation not too far away. With a loud explosion, the formation before him was immediately shrouded in spiritual energy.
Hu hu hu!
The spiritual energy in the surroundings immediately gathered at the center as though a hurricane. When the wind blew on his face, he felt as though he was being cut by a knife.
"Th-this …"
Xiaowu, who was still gleeful a moment ago, was stunned on the spot. He was so shocked that he nearly spat out his tongue.
"This is … 【Perfect Fusion, Calm Water】, the astounding... Flawless Formation that can shake the heavens upon activation? H-how is this possible? "
Guild Leader Zheng screamed. His voice was a little hoarse.
He stared fixedly at Zhang Xuan, as though he was looking at a monster.
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