Even though it would be difficult for a non-formation master to decipher a formation, as long as one possessed sufficient strength, it was still possible for them to do so!
Taking the current situation as an example, even if Zhang Xuan were to be trapped by a grade-3 formation, even without using the Eye of Insight or the Library of Heaven's Path, he would still be able to destroy the formation with a single punch!
No matter how formidable a formation was, there was a limit to how much it could withstand. Once the limit was exceeded, it would be rendered useless.
It could be said that in front of absolute power, everything else was fleeting clouds.
Even though the Illusory Footwork Beguilement Formation had reached grade-5, it was only at primary stage. It was easy for it to trap a Cosmos Bridge realm expert, but it would be difficult for it to trap a cultivator stronger than that!
The strongest of these spirit beasts was only at Cosmos Bridge realm, but with their sheer numbers, even a Transcendent Mortal 7-dan Perfect Harmonization realm expert wouldn't be able to withstand their combined might. If all of them were to be channeled into the formation, the Illusory Footwork Beguilement Formation would surely collapse!
"Destroy the formation with brute force?"
Hearing those words, the crowd came to a realization, and their faces paled.
Just as they thought that there was hope for them to save the others, the formation was about to collapse. What should they do?
Were they supposed to watch helplessly as the formation collapsed, placing the master teachers in grave danger once more?
Would all of their efforts go down the drain?
"Given your understanding of the formation, don't you have any ideas to salvage the situation?"
Luo Xuan couldn't help but ask. The others also turned their gazes over as well.
He was the one who had provided the formation, and the formation flags were his as well. Was there any way to salvage the situation?
"Salvage the situation?"
The master teacher shook his head. With a bitter smile, he said, "There is indeed a way, but it's a pity that it's not possible!"
"Not possible? Tell us what it is. With so many of us here, we should be able to resolve it … "Luo Xuan hurriedly said.
There were more than fifty master teachers here, and there were quite a few of them who specialized in formations as well. As long as there was a way, they should be able to resolve the issue.
"At this juncture … it's useless to have so many people!"
The master teacher sighed. "To tell you the truth, this formation is only at grade-5 primary stage. If a 5-star formation master were to reinforce it personally, he would be able to raise it to intermediate stage or even advanced stage! With that, even if the spirit beasts were to work together, they wouldn't be able to breach the formation. "
"5-star formation master? Zhang Shi's comprehension of formations should be on par with a 5-star formation master. Is he unable to do it? "
Ruohuan gongzi asked.
Zhang Shi's understanding of formations was truly astounding. Since he could easily set up a 5-star formation, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to maintain it, right?
"You don't understand what I mean. By 5-star formation master, I am referring to a Cosmos Bridge realm cultivator! Even though Zhang Shi's comprehension of formations wasn't weak, his cultivation was still only at Consonant Spirit realm! Without sufficient strength, you won't be able to activate the energy that teacher left behind in the formation flags. No matter how you attack, it will be useless! "
That great teacher said.
"This …"
With livid faces, everyone clenched their fists tightly.
If it was any other matter, they would surely be able to achieve a better result if they worked together. However, the Cosmos Bridge realm …
The array formation looked like it would collapse at any moment. It was impossible for anyone to break through to such a realm in such a short time!
If he couldn't succeed, he wouldn't be able to reinforce the formation.
"That Brother Yu from before has reached Cosmos Bridge realm, but it will be too late for us to find him now …"
Luo Xuan gritted his teeth.
He knew that Brother Yu had reached Cosmos Bridge realm, but he had no idea where the other party was at the moment. Furthermore, there was a conflict between the other party and the others, so it was impossible for him to make a move to save the other party!
"Why don't you all leave and seek reinforcements? Otherwise, once the formation collapses and the spirit beasts break free, we won't be able to escape from this calamity …"
Hesitating for a moment, the great teacher scanned the surroundings. However, before he could finish his words, the crowd suddenly stopped talking and turned their gazes to the front with frenzied gazes.
"What's wrong?"
Frowning, the great teacher raised his head as well, and what he saw left his mouth widening in shock.
Standing on the boulder in front of them, Zhang Xuan glanced down at the formation, which was on the verge of breaking apart. Suddenly, he took a deep breath, and his aura began surging.
Hong long long!
His acupoints opened, and he frenziedly absorbed the spiritual energy in the surroundings. Due to the incredible speed at which he was absorbing the spiritual energy, a thunderous rumbling echoed in the air. A rainbow-like bridge appeared above his head, connecting the heavens and the earth, making him look like an undefeatable demonic god.
"He … is trying to achieve a breakthrough to Cosmos Bridge realm?"
The great teacher's lips trembled, and he nearly burst into tears.
Other Consonant Spirit realm pinnacle cultivators would require the protection of a teacher, sufficient resources, and many days of arduous training to achieve a breakthrough to Cosmos Bridge realm … Yet, this fellow actually attempted a breakthrough right away upon seeing that the formation was on the verge of collapse …
You can't play around like that!
Boom!
While the great teacher was still trembling in shock, Zhang Xuan suddenly opened his mouth and swallowed the bridge in front of him. Following which, his cultivation began to surge furiously.
Hu!
Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, the young man opened his eyes. His gaze was sharp, and his every movement seemed to be in harmony with nature.
"Cosmos Bridge realm … T-he achieved a breakthrough just like that?"
"Isn't this … a little too easy?"
Everyone swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
They had seen cultivators achieve breakthroughs quickly, but this was the first time they had seen someone achieve breakthroughs so quickly.
To achieve a breakthrough from Consonant Spirit realm to Cosmos Bridge realm in just three breaths … Brother, are you sure you aren't a top-notch expert?
"There's no time to continue …"
Ignoring the frenzied crowd, Zhang Xuan lowered his head to look at the shaking formation below.
Under normal circumstances, given that he had already obtained the Cosmos Bridge realm Heaven's Path Divine Art, he should have pushed for a breakthrough to Consonant Spirit realm pinnacle. However, the formation was on the verge of collapse, so there was no time to spare.
"Stabilize!"
Frowning, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger, and a surge of zhenqi immediately surged toward the formation.
Geji! Geji!
Under the nourishment of the Heaven's Path zhenqi, the thinning mist beneath began to surge once more. Under the frenzied attacks of the beasts, the shaking Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation gradually stabilized.
"He succeeded …"
"He managed to stabilize it once more …"
The eyes of the crowd gleamed in excitement as they turned to look at the young man once more with admiration in their eyes.
To be able to achieve a breakthrough to Cosmos Bridge realm so easily … Was he still a human?
This was especially so for Ruohuan gongzi, Luo Xuan, and the others. They swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and they nearly fainted from shock.
They had witnessed the breakthrough from Yin-Yang realm to Clarifying Turbidity realm during the Myriad Kingdom Alliance Master Teacher Tournament, and yet, in just a short period of time, he was already a Cosmos Bridge realm expert …
In the past, they had thought that they would be able to compete with him, but at this very moment, they had lost all confidence in themselves.
"Alright, the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation has stabilized. Let's find a way to save them!"
Heaving a sigh of relief, Zhang Xuan returned to the group.
"Theoretically speaking, it's possible, but the beasts inside are all spirit beasts … How are we going to save them?" the crowd asked.
The Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation had trapped both parties, preventing them from fighting. Theoretically speaking, the master teachers should be safe, but … it wouldn't be that easy to save them.
The spirit beasts were only trapped in the formation, not dead. If anyone were to charge in, they would be surrounded by the beasts, making it nigh impossible for them to escape.
On the other hand, if anyone were to attempt to escape, they would be faced with the beasts as well.
It could be said that as long as the beasts and the master teachers remained in the formation, no matter how powerful one was, it would be impossible to save them.
Unless … the people inside could fly out!
Even if they could fly, they would have to find the life gate of the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation first. Under the effects of the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation, everything was fake. If one could escape just by jumping, it wouldn't be worthy of being a grade-5 formation.
"Simple. You all wait here while I go in to save them!"
Zhang Xuan said calmly as he gazed at the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation.
"Zhang Shi, you mustn't! You might be a formation master, but you can't differentiate between north and south in the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation. If you were to be surrounded by spirit beasts, you would be in deep trouble … "
Everyone leaped in shock.
Not only were there master teachers in the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation, there were also several hundred spirit beasts. Even if you have just achieved a breakthrough to Cosmos Bridge realm, you won't be able to kill so many of them!
"Trap me?"
Zhang Xuan shook his head. Instead of replying, he instructed, "Make some preparations. When the others come out, treat those who need treatment!"
After saying those words, Zhang Xuan leaped right into the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation.
"Zhang Shi …"
The crowd nearly fainted on the spot.
If they were to fall into the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation, they would surely die!
"What should we do?"
Amidst the crowd, a master teacher exclaimed.
"Calm down. Zhang Shi has never done anything rash. Since he dared to jump in, he must have a plan in mind!" Ruohuan gongzi said.
Others might not know Zhang Shi well, but he did. He knew that Zhang Shi would never do anything that he wasn't confident of. Since he had chosen to jump in, he must have a plan in mind.
"Indeed. Didn't Zhang Shi say so earlier? He told us to prepare to save them! Since he dared to say so confidently, he must have a plan! "Luo Xuan said.
"A plan? What kind of plan could he possibly have? Even if he has a deep understanding of formations, it's impossible for him to stand against so many spirit beasts … "
"Unless he can circle around the spirit beasts and save the people inside!"
"Since Zhang Shi was able to achieve a breakthrough to Cosmos Bridge realm and set up a grade-5 formation so easily, he might really be able to pull it off …"
After a brief discussion, the crowd hurriedly turned their gazes toward the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation, only to see Zhang Xuan disappearing into the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation.
Given how there were so many spirit beasts, it was impossible for Zhang Xuan to force his way through. The only way was to circle around them and save the people inside.
But … to circle around several hundred spirit beasts in the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation, was Zhang Shi capable of doing so?
Roar! Roar! Roar!
Just as everyone was panicking, a deafening roar suddenly echoed from the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation. It seemed like Zhang Xuan had met with the spirit beasts.
"Shit, he met with them …"
That meant that he was in danger!
"What do we do?"
Everyone was anxious, and they could not wait to rush down to help. However, before they could make a move, the roar from before sounded once more. However, this time, it was no longer a roar of rage. Instead, it sounded as if it had seen something terrifying.
It was filled with fear and horror.
Roar? Roar? Roar?
Following which, a series of cries of agony sounded as if a pig was being slaughtered. It was as if the spirit beasts in the Illusory Steps Bewildering Formation had met with a monster instead of Zhang Shi.
"What's going on?"
Everyone stared at one another in bewilderment.
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