"Let's begin!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and a series of formation flags appeared in his palm.
There were quite a few of such formation flags in Yu Cheng's storage ring, and they were all 5-star. This kind of supporting formation didn't have any attribute, so it was perfect for him to use.
Hu hu hu!
With a flick of his wrist, his entire arm turned illusory, and hundreds of formation flags shot out from his palm, landing in the surroundings of the formation plate and stabbing into the ground.
Frowning, Zhang Xuan took a step forward and stomped on the ground.
Weng!
With a crisp buzz, the formation flags began to vibrate, and a thin layer of mist burst forth, shrouding the formation plate.
Hong long!
Following which, the fire dragon at the center of the formation plate seemed to have swallowed a huge tonic. From its height of one to two meters, it grew to a height of several dozen meters, and it looked as though it would burst through the roof at any moment!
"This is a grade-5 formation? It sure is fast! "
Yuan Hong's eyebrows shot up.
Formations were one of his supporting occupations as well, but even as a 6-star formation master, it was impossible for him to set up a formation so quickly!
Yet, the other party was able to do it so easily, and the way he set up the formation was clearly different from what he had seen before. Most likely, he had inherited the heritage of a high-tier master teacher.
Legend had it that formidable formation masters would have their own unique techniques that allowed them to set up formations faster and more powerful!
Even if their cultivation was lacking, they would still be able to set up formations swiftly.
Most likely, this was the technique that the fellow was using.
"For the fire dragon to turn into such a state, this... should be a supporting formation to extract the earth flame!"
Yuan Hong nodded.
Even though the formation was set up swiftly, it was still possible to discern the type of formation based on the direction of the formation flags.
Just that... why would he set up such a formation?
Could it be that the fellow was intending to use Earth Flame to replace the Earth Flame Heart?
"That won't work, right? Even if the extraction rate of earth flame is increased, the temperature won't increase... "
Yuan Hong remarked with a frown.
As the vice head of the Blacksmith School, even though he had never heard of the matter of Earth Flame Heart, he was still able to see through it with his eye of discernment.
The purpose of this supporting formation was to increase the extraction rate of Earth Flame Heart so that more energy could be infused into it.
While the fire dragon had grown in size, it was only in terms of quantity and not quality. It was just like burning a ton of charcoal. Even if the quantity was different, it wouldn't increase the temperature.
"Don't worry!"
Chuckling softly, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and another row of formation flags appeared in his palm.
Hualala!
His five fingers were like the wind as he thrust them into the ground once more, landing on the periphery of the previous formation.
Buzz!
Soon, the formation was also activated.
Hu hu hu!
As soon as the formation was activated, the fire dragon that was dozens of meters tall and was about to reach the roof immediately withered, returning to its original height of one or two meters.
Even though it had shrunk in size, the flames were even hotter. Even from a great distance, one could feel the waves of heat assaulting their faces.
"This is … compressing the flame dragons, making them hotter and stronger? Good move! "
Yuan Hong was taken aback, a look of surprise on his face.
The first formation was to increase the extraction speed of the Earth Flame, and this formation was to compress the extracted flames.
After being compressed and purified, the flames were no longer as large as before, but they were even more terrifying. The temperature had increased by more than ten times!
Even he would not be able to withstand it if he were to walk over.
"He … could it be that he really wants to use the Earth Core Flame to replace the Earth Core Flame?"
Zhang Xuan's face twitched.
Even though Zhang Xuan had guessed it earlier, he dared not believe it. However, after seeing this sight, he couldn't help but feel more and more doubtful.
By setting up two formations consecutively, the temperature of the Earth Flame was rising higher and higher, and it was already approaching the Earth Core Flame.
If he were to continue at this pace, he might really be able to repair the Passageway of Records … Just that, the Earth Flame was already unstable in the first place, and now that it was being extracted and compressed … could he really control it?
If he were to lose control of it, putting aside the Passageway of Records, the entire branch might be implicated.
Yuan Hong wasn't the only one frowning. The master teachers in the surroundings also frowned.
How could someone who was able to guard the Passageway of Records possibly be ordinary? Even though they couldn't recall the names of the two formations that Zhang Xuan had set up, they could still tell their effects and purpose.
This was especially so for the compressed flames not too far away. It was emanating an astonishing heat. Even though they weren't weak, they still felt their scalps going numb just by looking at it.
It felt as if even their souls would be reduced to ashes if they were to fall into it.
"Done!"
Paying no heed to the astonishment of the crowd, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief after setting up the two formations.
It might have seemed like two formations, but in truth, it was just an outer layer and an inner layer.
The inner layer would increase the might of the earth flame while the outer layer would compress its energy, making it purer.
Working together, the Earth Flame would possess the same effect as the Earth Core Flame.
Several thousand years ago, a 6-star pinnacle formation master had designed this formation for the Passageway of Records of Records. However, he was unable to control the conflict between the two formations, so it was only a theory.
"Let's begin!"
Knowing that the first step was the easiest, Zhang Xuan took in a deep breath and activated his Eye of Insight.
After his third acknowledgement of Celestial Master Teacher, his Eye of Insight had been upgraded once more. As long as he didn't want to reveal it, not even a 6-star master teacher would be able to notice it.
At this moment, there were master teachers in the surroundings, and he hadn't reached 5-star yet. If he were to use it recklessly, it would surely shock the world. Thus, it would be best for him to keep a low profile.
Even though it was hidden from the eyes of others, its effects weren't weak at all. As the circulation of the Eye of Insight grew faster and faster, the previously unbalanced formation appeared before his eyes once more. Formation flags floated around the fire dragon like stars.
"I just have to activate this formation …"
Knowing that the formation was only temporarily disabled, and as long as he could find a way to activate it, the Chamber of Earth Flame would be able to form once more. Taking a step forward, Zhang Xuan walked up to the core of the formation.
"Activate!"
Stepping on the ground, Zhang Xuan infused his zhenqi into the core of the formation, and the formation flags began to tremble slightly. Following which, a mist swiftly shrouded the fire dragon.
Hualala!
As soon as the formation supporting the fire dragon came into contact with the mist, a sound reminiscent of a house collapsing sounded. It was as if the two formations were incompatible with one another, and they would explode at any moment.
"This is bad …"
Yuan Hong's eyebrows shot up, and his face paled.
He had encountered such a situation before, and a 6-star formation master had been killed by the explosion. If it were to explode here, the entire branch of the Master Teacher Academy could very well be wiped out.
Spreading open his palm, Yuan Hong was just about to make a move to suppress the mist when the young man flicked his wrist, and a spirit beast inner core flew toward the core of the mist.
Hu!
As soon as the inner core came into contact with the mist, the violent shaking of the formation stabilized, as if it had just eaten a powerful tonic.
"This is … the balance point of the two formations?"
Yuan Hong widened his eyes in shock.
There was only one possibility for the violent formation to stop so quickly, and that was that he had found a balance point and stabilized it.
"This is … the inner core of a Transcendent Mortal 8-dan Frigid Snow Arowana. It possesses a frigid nature, so it's indeed an ideal material to neutralize the energy of flames in a formation …"
Recalling the appearance of the inner core, Yuan Hong couldn't help but nod in approval.
Not only had the other party found the balance point of the conflict in the formation, but more importantly, he had also made use of the Inner Core of the naturally cold Spirit Dragonfish to neutralize the power of the flames, thereby ending the situation where 'Solitary Yin cannot grow and solitary Yang cannot grow' and stabilizing the formation completely!
"Array formation after array formation, ring after ring, amazing!"
To be able to use the Earth Flame to achieve such a feat without the Earth Flame Heart, one had to admit that the other party was indeed a true expert.
It was no wonder why he dared to say that he could fix the formation. To think that he would really succeed!
As long as the formation was balanced, the walls of the passageway could be repaired with just a few craftsmen.
Seeing that the formation had stabilized, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
The Book of Heaven's Path he had read previously was filled with flaws, so he thought that it would be impossible to set up the formation. Who could have thought that everything would go so smoothly?
"I didn't let you down!"
Chuckling softly, Zhang Xuan turned around.
"This is … the Chamber of Earth Flame?"
"How beautiful! With so many flames swirling around, can a human really walk in?"
"What searing heat! Did Senior Luo Yan really manage to last three minutes? I doubt that I could even last ten seconds before I was reduced to ashes … "
…
Lifting their gazes, a huge commotion broke out.
Of the master teachers here, only a handful had ever challenged the Chamber of Earth Flame, so they had no idea what was going on inside.
Now that Zhang Xuan had repaired the Chamber of Earth Flame, there was no longer a wall to obstruct the view. Everyone was astonished.
Blazing heat waves and blazing flames … Given how fearsome the Chamber of Earth Flame was, how in the world did he manage to last seventeen minutes?
Yet, did the person before them really manage to stay in there for more than two hours?
"Elder, I have already repaired the Chamber of Earth Flame, so … there shouldn't be a need for compensation, right?"
Paying no heed to the gazes of the crowd, Zhang Xuan chuckled lightly before turning his gaze to Yuan Hong.
"From the looks of it, it seems like it has been repaired. However, I'll have to test it myself to know whether it's effective or not!" Yuan Hong waved his hands.
Even though the other party had used the earth flame as a driving force to construct the Chamber of Earth Flame, he would have to test it himself to know whether it was effective or not.
"Elder, I'll have to invite you to test it then!"
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
"Un. I have maintained this Chamber of Earth Flame before. Let's go in and take a look!"
Yuan Hong nodded.
As the vice head of the Blacksmith School, he had maintained this Chamber of Earth Flame before, so he was more knowledgeable than anyone else. If he wanted to verify whether the Chamber of Earth Flame had been repaired or not, he would have to enter it himself.
"Elder, this way please!"
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
Without replying, Yuan Hong stepped into the Chamber of Earth Flame.
Weng!
As soon as he stepped into the Chamber of Earth Flame, the surrounding flames immediately gathered around him. In an instant, the heat surged, and the temperature soared.
"Hmm?"
Noticing that the scene before him was different from when he first entered the Chamber of Earth Flame, Zhang Xuan frowned. Suddenly recalling something, he turned his gaze to Luo Yan.
"Your Blacksmith Guild … What is the material used to forge the formation that absorbs the earth flame?"
Luo Yan pondered for a moment before replying, "Oh, it's forged using Emerald Stone and Cauldron Crystal!"
"Emerald Stone and Cauldron Crystal?"
Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Xuan's eyes widened in astonishment. He was just about to speak when the ground suddenly shook.
Hong long!
A deafening explosion sounded, and a powerful shockwave burst forth, sending Zhang Xuan flying.
Following which, the Passageway of Records collapsed, and the main hall of the Blacksmith Guild collapsed …
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