"Feet?"
Guild Leader Zheng and Wang Haoxun were both stunned and confused. Was there a way to break a formation called 'feet'?
"Yes, from the first stage to the fourth stage, I just had to kick one formation after another, and then … and then … I passed!" the senior said.
"One kick per person? You mean... to break the formation with a kick? "Guild Leader Zheng and Wang Haoxun nearly spurted blood on the spot.
"Yes!"
The senior nodded.
The two 4-star formation masters stared at one another.
Yes? Is your sister!
There was such a way to break the formation? Why haven't I heard of it before?
"Senior is right. He killed each of them with a single kick. We saw it with our own eyes too..." Seeing that the guild leader and the teacher were doubtful, the two juniors stepped forward to testify.
"Could it be that his luck is very good and the formations he encountered are relatively shallow and simple?"
Hearing those words, Wang Haoxun knew that it was probably not a lie.
The formations activated in the Sea of Formations were random. Thus, luck played a huge role in one's success. Given that he had cleared the four tests so quickly without any pause, could it be that the formations he encountered were the weakest of the same tier, making it easier for him to clear them?
"Good luck?"
The three of them twitched at the same time. "I've never seen anyone so unlucky! In the first stage, I encountered the Cloud Sea Trapping Formation, then the second stage was the Illusory Formation, and the third stage was the Qinghong Petal Formation … "
"Cloud Sea Trapping Formation? An illusory formation? "
"Qinghong Petal Formation?"
Just by hearing the first three words, the two 4-star formation masters nearly collapsed to the ground.
These were the most invincible array formations of the same level, yet a single person encountered them at the same time. Was this for real? How unlucky must one be to be so unlucky?
Most importantly, even after encountering these formations, how could he clear the stage so quickly? He even had the time to destroy the formation that maintained the guild's operations …
"What's the fourth test?" Guild Leader Zheng asked anxiously.
Could it be that the fourth stage was easier?
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be … [Intoxicated Bewildering Formation]!"
"Intoxication Bewilderment Killing Formation... A grade-4 pinnacle formation formed from the fusion of a Bewilderment Formation and a Slaughter Formation?" Guild Leader Zheng exclaimed in shock.
He thought that he was unlucky in the first three stages and that he would have better luck in the last stage. He didn't expect to encounter this!
This was definitely the most terrifying array formation in the Sea of Arrays.
Ordinary formations were either bewildering formations, illusory formations, killing formations, or trapping formations … Most of them were single formations. However, this formation was a combination of bewildering formations and killing formations.
In other words, if you fell into the trap, you would first be bewitched, and then … erased.
Even he would find it hard to guarantee his survival if he were to fall into such a fearsome formation. Yet, not only did the other party emerge unscathed, he even destroyed the formation and … destroyed the guild formation as well …
Was there a need to be so ruthless?
"Indeed. After he fell into the formation, I saw that his consciousness had been affected, and I thought that he would be unable to break out of it. But in the end … with two consecutive kicks, the Infatuation Beguilement Formation collapsed. Following which, the formation that sustained the guild was destroyed as well, rendering us unable to proceed with the examination.
The senior explained.
"Pinnacle grade 4 and grade 5 formations can be broken with just his feet?"
Guild Leader Zheng and Wang Haoxun felt that their outlook on life and values had completely collapsed.
By the side, Hall Master Sai also facepalmed.
Initially, he thought that with Zhang Shi's arrival, he would be able to calm down a little, unlike the Harmonious Stream of Flowing Goblets... It seemed like he was too naive.
No matter where that fellow went, he wouldn't be satisfied if he didn't cause trouble!
Amidst everyone's shock and resentment, the main character in their minds walked out from the corridor.
Actually, at this moment, Zhang Xuan was a little nervous as well.
The first three tests were extremely easy for him. In fact, he didn't even need the Library of Heaven's Path. With his Eye of Insight, he easily found the core of the formation and stopped it with a single kick. However, the final test wasn't so easy.
If not for his Soul Depth of 12.0, making him comparable to a 4-star master teacher, he would have been completely bewitched upon entering the 4-star pinnacle Beguilement Formation.
At that crucial moment, he made use of the Library of Heaven's Path and found two flaws.
Knowing that it was too dangerous, he didn't have the time to analyze what was going on. Thus, he rushed forward and kicked the two formations to a halt. Only then did he manage to escape death.
"Looks like I shouldn't provoke formations of grade-4 and above in the future..."
Recalling the previous experience, cold sweat trickled down his back.
If not for his high Soul Depth, he would have been beguiled and killed by the formation.
If a grade-4 formation was already so fearsome, wouldn't those of a higher tier be even more formidable?
Initially, he thought that with the Eye of Insight and the Library of Heaven's Path, formations would be nothing more than decorations to him. But from the looks of it now, things weren't as simple as he thought.
Powerful formations would kill you before you could even react. No matter how powerful your means were, no matter how many flaws you knew, it would all be useless.
"Principal Zhang, you … managed to breach all of the formations?"
After making up his mind, Guild Leader Zheng and Master Sai walked over with respectful looks on their faces.
"I just stopped them!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Formation Deciphering referred to destroying the formation and damaging its foundation. Even if one wanted to activate it in the future, it would be difficult for one to do so. Stopping a formation was different. It was similar to an inactive formation. To activate it, one could do so in an instant.
To put it bluntly, it was the difference between destroying the foundation and not destroying it.
Formation Deciphering was equivalent to destroying the formation. Stopping a formation was a unique method to stop it from working. While the effects might seem different on the surface, there was a fundamental difference.
"Stop?" Guild Leader Zheng and the others heaved a sigh of relief.
If he were to destroy the strongest grade-4 formation in the Sea of Formations and even the guild's main formation, he would be unable to answer to the guild leader.
"Since I've cleared the Sea of Formations, can I be considered as an official formation master?"
After explaining the matter, Zhang Xuan asked.
"May I know what Zhang Shi's current cultivation realm is..." Instead of answering the other party's question, Guild Leader Zheng asked.
"I'm at Half-Transcension! However... if nothing goes wrong, I should be able to reach Transcendent Mortal 1-dan within the next two days, "Zhang Xuan said.
With the Transcendent Mortal 1-dan Heaven's Path Divine Art, as long as he could find a Spirit Gathering Formation, he should be able to achieve a breakthrough swiftly. Thus, Guild Leader Zheng told him about it in advance so that he wouldn't be shocked by the sudden increase in his cultivation.
"Only Transcendent Mortal 3-dan and above are qualified to become a 4-star formation master. This level of strength isn't sufficient..."
Guild Leader Zheng frowned.
Just as he had deduced previously, the young man before him hadn't even reached Transcendent Mortal. It was impossible for him to become a 4-star formation master.
Formation master was an occupation of the Upper Nine Paths, and just like master teachers, it had an extremely high requirement on one's strength.
Without sufficient strength, it was impossible for one to be granted a 4-star formation master.
"How about this, Zhang Shi. I'll give you a quasi 4-star formation master emblem first and report this matter to the headquarter. If we can get a special approval, there shouldn't be a problem! However, even if it isn't approved, given your talent, you should be able to reach Transcendent Mortal 3-dan easily before thirty. By then, you'll be able to advance automatically without the need for a second examination! "
After a moment, Guild Leader Zheng said.
"Quasi 4-star emblem?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
There was such a level of emblem?
"Indeed, this is how those who have cleared the 4-star examination but haven't reached the required cultivation realm! It's the same for the other guilds as well. There are only a few occupations that don't require one's cultivation realm to be graded directly! "
Guild Leader Zheng said.
Appraisers, for example, were given a 5-star emblem for passing the examination.
"Quasi 4-star is fine as well. Then... you can give me a 4-star Spirit Gathering Formation blueprint and formation flag now, right?"
Since he was already a quasi 4-star formation master, he should be qualified to claim it.
"Un, give me a moment!"
Seeing that the other party wanted these two items so quickly, Guild Leader Zheng shook his head with a bitter smile. After which, Xiaowu turned around and left. Not too long later, he returned with a jade token, formation core, and formation flag.
"This is the blueprint of a 4-star Spirit Gathering Formation. Take a look at it and record it down. You mustn't leak it out!"
Zhang Xuan passed the jade token over.
Zhang Xuan nodded his head. Placing his finger on the jade token, he infused his consciousness into it and 'saw' the blueprint of a formation. There were even detailed instructions on how to deal with different terrains.
"Hmm? Wait, this Spirit Gathering Formation can only gather the spiritual energy of ten spirit stones at a time? "
After reading through the introduction, Zhang Xuan's complexion turned awful.
This Spirit Gathering Formation could be considered extraordinary, but it could only gather the Spirit Qi of ten Spirit Stones at a time. Any more and it would be impossible.
Ten spirit stones might be a lot to others, but to Zhang Xuan... it was of little value.
A single spirit stone would shatter in less than two breaths. Even if ten spirit stones could last longer, it would only last for twenty breaths. What difference would there be from before?
Wouldn't he have to spend spirit stones to push for a breakthrough at the same time?
"To be able to gather the spiritual energy of ten spirit stones at a time is already the most advanced Spirit Gathering Formation in our guild. Even a Transcendent Mortal 4-dan expert would be able to sustain it. Does Zhang Shi think that it isn't enough?"
Guild Leader Zheng frowned.
A grade-4 Spirit Gathering Formation could be considered as the highest grade in the League of Nations. Without sufficient cultivation, it would be difficult for one to set it up. If Zhang Xuan still thought that it was too low, there was nothing he could do about it.
"Is there a formation that... can gather spiritual energy regardless of how many spirit stones are placed in it..."
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Xuan asked.
He required a vast amount of spirit stones to reach Transcendent Mortal 1-dan. It would be too much of a waste of time if he could only use ten spirit stones at a time.
It would be best to find a formation that could gather a sufficient amount of spirit stones at a time so that he wouldn't meet with any trouble during his cultivation.
It was just like how the fuel tank of a car was the size of a teacup. No matter how many petrol stations there were along the way, it wouldn't be a problem. However, if it was the size of a water tank, it would be much more convenient.
"How many spirit stones are placed in it?" Guild Leader Zheng's mouth twitched. "I do have such a formation, but... it's a grade-5 Spirit Gathering Formation. Furthermore... there's only the blueprint of the formation. There aren't any formation flags or foundation!"
The highest ranked member of the Honghai City Formation Master Guild, Guild Leader Zheng, was only a 4-star pinnacle cultivator. As such, he was unable to set up a grade-5 formation. Naturally, he didn't have the materials required to set up a grade-5 formation.
Not to mention, these materials were extremely valuable. Without reaching the required tier, it was impossible to purchase them.
"There's only the blueprint of the formation..."
A deep frown formed on Zhang Xuan's forehead.
Could it be that after going through the examination and challenging the trial, all of his efforts were for naught? Yet, he only managed to set up a useless Spirit Gathering Formation?
If that was really the case, this was way too much of a scam!
(Thanks to reader 【Unintentional for Dao】 for becoming the 27th alliance leader of this book and adding more chapters for him.)
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