"There should be! Grandmaster Wu Yangzi isn't just a blacksmith. It's said that he's a physical body cultivation master as well! "Not expecting the other party to ask such a question, Luo Qiqi was taken aback.
"Alright, I'll go then!" Zhang Xuan chuckled softly as he nodded in agreement.
Blacksmiths had very high requirements for their physical bodies. Without sufficient strength, they would not be able to forge many weapons. Thus, every blacksmith was basically an expert in body tempering.
If he could obtain a 6-star blacksmith cultivation technique, it would definitely be much better than searching through the Miryu Empire.
"Alright!"
Hearing that her teacher had agreed to it, Luo Qiqi was agitated.
Even though Zhang Xuan hadn't interacted with this apothecary teacher for long, the latter gave him an unfathomable feeling. With him around, Zhang Xuan would surely feel much more at ease.
Thus, Zhang Xuan beckoned the others over, and Princess Fei-er and the others came forward.
"I might have lost the bet in the Cleansing Lake, but don't think that you can bully me just because of that!"
As soon as she arrived, Princess Fei-er gritted her teeth and said, "I'll prepare the spirit stones, but I'll only be able to pay them after we return to the Hongyuan Empire!"
"An accident occurred in the Cleansing Lake, and I didn't win and you didn't lose either … Let's just call it a draw!"
Seeing that Luo Ruoxin had no intention of denying it, Zhang Xuan chuckled softly.
He was the one who caused the collapse of the Cleansing Lake. Even though he had already made up for it, it was still rather awkward for him.
The time wasn't up yet, and something happened midway. Naturally, there was no such thing as winning or losing.
"Draw?" Princess Fei-er was taken aback.
She thought that the other party would make use of this opportunity to blackmail her into becoming a maid or make sarcastic remarks to embarrass her. She didn't expect that the other party would say that it was a draw.
Really … so generous?
"That's right. Of course, if you're not convinced, we can continue to bet. As long as you're willing, I'll accompany you anytime!"
Zhang Xuan.
Princess Fei-er's lips twitched as she hurriedly shook her head. "There's no need for that …"
He had just thought that the other party was generous when he said those words. It seemed like it was all fake.
Anytime … Do you think I'm stupid?
He had lost twice in a row. If he were to continue fighting, he would probably lose until not even a single strand of hair was left.
"Anyone want to bet with me?"
Seeing how frightened the woman was, Zhang Xuan could not help but shake his head and look at Xing Yuan and the others.
With no one to bet on, it was equivalent to losing a source of income. Along with cultivation, there would come a day when the spirit stones would be used up.
"I'm not fighting …"
Xing Yuan and the others were taken aback.
If I were to bet with you, I would basically lose. No matter how stupid I was, I wouldn't be so reckless.
"Sigh, I don't even have the chance to lose!"
Seeing that no one was willing to bet, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
Are these really talented students of the Master Teacher Academy?
He didn't even dare to make a bet, wasn't he a little too weak?
If the others knew what he was thinking, they would definitely burst into tears. It wasn't that they were weak, it was that he was too strong, alright?
Others might not even be able to decipher the stone tablets in years, but you did it in seconds. Others might take days to absorb spiritual energy from the Cleansing Lake, but you did it in minutes... No one would want to join in the fun even though they knew that they were bound to lose!
…
"Let's hurry to the underground palace!"
Knowing that Zhang Xuan had a teacher whom even Pavilion Master Mo had to respect, as well as the incredible strength he wielded, Xing Yuan and the others didn't dare to treat him as an ordinary freshman anymore. Instead, they treated him as a peer, not daring to look down on him in the slightest.
The most urgent matter at hand was to find the entrance to the underground palace. After familiarizing themselves with the surroundings, the group hastened their footsteps, circled around the mountain range, and entered a vast valley.
"Based on the map, the underground palace should be here!"
Luo Qiqi said.
"This?"
Xing Yuan and the others stared at one another in bewilderment.
The valley before them wasn't too big, and it looked extremely ordinary. There were plants everywhere, and the chirping of birds filled the air. It was filled with vitality, and it didn't look like an underground palace at all.
Could they have gotten the wrong information or found the wrong place?
"Un. That weapon forged using the [Zither Forging Technique] was discovered by a hunter here. In the past three thousand years, seven weapons forged using the same technique have appeared here. Taking into account the information I have gathered, there's definitely an underground palace here!"
Luo Qiqi said.
"But … the spiritual energy here is stable, and there isn't the slightest anomaly. It doesn't seem like there's a formation here?"
Xing Yuan and the others frowned.
If there was an underground palace, it could only mean that there was a formation hiding its traces. But … the spiritual energy here was stable, and there wasn't the slightest disturbance. It didn't seem like there was a formation here.
"Let me take a look. I'm a 5-star formation master, so I should be able to find and decipher the formation!"
Princess Yu Fei-er said as she walked out.
The reason why they were able to form a team to undergo the trial wasn't just because they were on good terms with one another. There was also the complementarity of their occupations.
In order to take the 5-star master teacher examination, one had to possess five 5-star supporting occupations, and Princess Yu Fei-er happened to be a 5-star formation master.
"Un!" The group nodded.
Princess Fei-er flicked her wrist, and a compass appeared in her palm. She circled around the valley, looking around as she walked. A moment later, she came to a halt.
Flicking her wrist, she took out a spear-like needle.
It was hard to tell what it was made of, but unique inscriptions were inscribed on it, and it emanated a cold glint.
"This is a Formation Breaking Silver Needle!"
Seeing the doubtful faces of Ye Qian and the others, Luo Qiqi explained.
"Formation Breaking Silver Needle?"
"Un. There are some high-level formations that absorb spiritual energy from the surroundings and conceal themselves according to the terrain, making it difficult to discern them. This is the item that is required to make them reveal themselves. There are unique formation inscriptions inscribed on it that allow it to release the spiritual energy used to stabilize the formation, thus causing an imbalance in the spiritual energy within the formation to reveal itself! "
Luo Qiqi said.
Coming to a realization, the group nodded in agreement.
Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement as well. Then, he turned to look at Luo Qiqi with a perplexed expression.
He had read about the Formation Breaking Silver Needle in the books of the Formation Master Guild, and it was said that it had the ability to break formations. He thought that only the higher-ranked Formation Master Guild members would be able to see it, but to think that Princess Yu Fei-er would actually have one in her possession.
It seemed like they had come prepared.
After taking out the Formation Breaking Silver Needle, Princess Fei-er didn't rush into action. Instead, she took the compass and circled around the valley a few more times. At the same time, she even bent down to pinch the soil on the ground and pluck a few strands of grass.
Powerful formations were able to alter their weaknesses according to their surroundings. If one couldn't find the crux of the formation, it would be futile no matter how much spiritual energy one extracted from the formation.
It was just like how one had to open a hole at the crux of a ship in order to capsize it. If one didn't find the right spot, no matter how big the hole was, it would be futile.
"All of you, step back!"
Yu Fei-er took another look around, and seemingly having found something, she turned to the crowd and waved her hands.
Knowing that the formation was dangerous, Luo Qiqi and the others quickly backed away, and soon, they were out of the valley.
After they left, Princess Yu Fei-er's expression changed. Instead, a deep frown appeared on her face, and in an instant, a valiant aura emanated from her, making it hard for others to blaspheme her.
"Hu!"
With a flick of her wrist, the Formation Breaking Silver Needle flew out and stabbed into a spot not too far away from her. Following which, she formed a few seals with her fingers before abruptly tapping on it.
Weng!
The silver needle began spinning on the ground.
As it spun, the formation inscriptions on the surface of the silver needle turned into a vortex that absorbed spiritual energy. Eventually, it formed a pillar of spiritual energy that rose into the sky.
"The Formation Breaking Silver Needle is able to extract spiritual energy from the surroundings. Once the spiritual energy in the surroundings fluctuates violently, even the most powerful formation will be exposed!" Luo Qiqi explained.
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Formations were sustained by spiritual energy, and if spiritual energy was extracted dry, it would naturally lose its balance and reveal its true form.
The reason why the Cleansing Lake had collapsed was because the balance had been disrupted.
Hu hu hu!
The silver needle spun faster and faster, extracting more and more spiritual energy. Soon, beads of sweat appeared on Princess Fei-er's forehead.
"Open!"
With a light bellow, the surroundings of the silver needle began shaking intensely, and a mist seemed to appear and disappear from time to time.
"There's indeed a formation!"
Upon seeing the mist, everyone's eyes lit up.
Rising mist was a sign of a formation. For it to appear, it meant that there was indeed a formidable formation here … In other words, Luo Qiqi's deduction was correct. There was a high chance that there was an underground palace here!
Wuwuwuwu!
At this moment, the silver needle spun even faster, and Princess Fei-er's face was already filled with fatigue.
To be able to remain hidden for so many years without anyone noticing it, the formation was bound to be a formidable one. Even as a 5-star formation master, she found herself reaching her limits.
Hu!
Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, Princess Fei-er's movements came to a halt. Disregarding her image, she sat on the floor as if paralyzed.
"How is it?"
Seeing the other party in such a state, Luo Qiqi hurriedly rushed forward and fed her a pill. Only then did her complexion recover slightly.
"There's a grade-6 formation here, but my cultivation is still lacking. I'm unable to draw it out completely!"
After adjusting her condition, Princess Fei-er stood up and shook her head.
She had exerted her full strength previously, but the only thing she could do was to draw out the formation vaguely. It was clear that she was lacking the strength to bring it out completely.
"Even you can't draw it out? Then how do you intend to enter? "
Luo Qiqi frowned.
If she couldn't even draw out the formation, naturally, she wouldn't be able to decipher it, needless to say, enter the underground palace.
She had come here confidently to clear the trial, but who could have thought that she would be stopped at the very first step?
If she were to return like this, she would surely become a laughing stock.
"I don't know either …" Princess Fei-er shook her head.
She thought that as a 5-star formation master, even if she couldn't decipher the formation, it shouldn't be too difficult for her to force it out. Who could have thought that she would only return empty-handed?
Gritting her teeth, Princess Fei-er was just about to continue speaking when a nonchalant voice suddenly sounded. "If it really doesn't work, I'll rest for a while and try again …"
"It's impossible to decipher the formation like that!"
Turning around, she saw Zhang Xuan standing before her.
"You know how to decipher formations?" Seeing that it was Zhang Xuan who had spoken, Princess Fei-er harrumphed. "If that's the case, may I know your opinion on it?"
"I wouldn't call it an opinion. Since we're certain that there's a formation here, why don't we just decipher it directly? Why go through the trouble of drawing it out?"
Zhang Xuan.
If their goal was to find the hidden underground palace, why didn't they just decipher the formation? Why go through so much trouble to bring it out?
"Decipher it directly? Hmph, do you know anything about formations? "
Flinging her sleeves, Princess Fei-er harrumphed coldly.
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