Sheng Sunyi looked up, with a hint of inquiry and doubt in his eyes when he looked at Xu Jun.
Xu Jun's eyes were clear, and he knew what was going on. He asked, "Teacher Sheng, what's wrong with you?"
Sheng Sunyi was silent for a moment, and said, "Are you sure that these materials are what you need?"
"Of course." Xu Jun said without hesitation, "I have calculated it several times, and it won't be wrong."
Sheng Sunyi opened his mouth and said slowly, "Xu Jun, many of the materials you need are third-level treasures."
His words were extremely obscure, reminding Xu Jun in his own way.
If Xu Jun had some insights this time and wanted to set up a second-level psychedelic array, then using third-level treasures would be a waste.
Although the Immortal Alliance is large and the Dao Palace has amazing financial resources, it is impossible to be so extravagant as to use third-level treasures to set up a second-level array.
The value of each level of immortal treasures is very different.
A wealthy man in the Qi training period, even if he lost everything, could not gather enough food for a Changsheng Chaoyuan Pill.
Of course, using Changsheng Chaoyuan Pill as an example is a bit too extreme. But in a word, the landlord's family does not have surplus food, and the Dao Palace will not allow Xu Jun to use third-level treasures to set up a second-level formation.
Xu Jun blinked twice and smiled, "Teacher Sheng, of course I know these are third-level treasures." He paused and said, "If they are not third-level treasures, it is definitely impossible to set up a formation."
Sheng Sunyi's face was solemn, and he said, "You mean... you want to set up a third-level psychedelic formation?"
"Yes."
Third level!
Although Sheng Sunyi had a premonition, he still felt a little dizzy when he got the accurate answer from Xu Jun.
He knew that Xu Jun was a genius in formation.
He knew this since Xu Jun successfully broke the formation on the first day he came into contact with the formation.
However, no matter how talented Xu Jun is, this speed of cultivation is too scary!
He remembered that Xu Jun first came into contact with the Dao of Formation a year ago.
What is the Dao of Formation?
Among the hundred arts of cultivating immortals, if the Dao of Talismans is the foundation of all immortal skills.
Then, the Dao of Formation is definitely recognized as the first of the hundred arts, and it is the most difficult skill to master among the immortal skills.
Every high-level formation master is a treasure of the Immortal Alliance, especially those above the fourth level. No matter where they go, they will be respected incomparably.
Because compared with high-level alchemists and weapon refiners, the number of formation masters of the same level is even rarer.
In terms of the Immortal Alliance, the number of fourth-level formation masters is only the number of two palms at most, even if all the Jindan Zhenren are included. There are
countless cultivators in the three major Dao Palaces of Shuiyuan Star, but there is only one fourth-level formation master left in the Seven Star Dao Palace.
As for the fifth-level formation master...
there are even fewer of them.
The biggest reason for this is that it is too difficult for formation masters to be promoted.
At the first and second levels, the number of formation masters, alchemists, and weapon refiners was not much different. But once it reached the third level, the number of formation masters dropped drastically, and it became even more so at the fourth level.
And every third-level formation master is a genius who has been immersed in this art for decades, hundreds of years, or even hundreds of years.
That's right, even an old golden elixir who has lived for three or four hundred years can become a third-level formation master one day, and he can also deserve the title of a genius.
But how much time did Xu Jun spend learning the formation?
Sheng Sunyi took a deep breath, and he looked at Xu Jun intently. After a while, he said, "Okay, I will prepare the materials for you. As for the location of the formation... I will notify you after I arrange it."
Xu Jun nodded repeatedly and agreed.
Sheng Sunyi turned around and left, for fear that if he walked too slowly, he would not be able to control the expression on his face.
As for Xu Jun, he returned to the cave and recalled the experience of setting up the formation of the sword Xu Jun again.
The formation is the most challenging talent.
If you can comprehend it, then you can really comprehend it. But if you hit a bump somewhere, then you will be entangled and may never get out of it in your life.
This is the way of formation.
However, if you get through this neck, then the future is bright.
Xu Jun has sufficient confidence in himself.
...
...
Sheng Sunyi unfolded his body skills and soon came to the administrative building.
He knocked on the door of the executive vice president's office silently.
"Fellow Daoist Sheng, please come in."
Sheng Sunyi pushed the door open and entered. The burly man who was handling official business raised his head, nodded at him, and said, "Fellow Daoist Sheng, please have tea."
After a while, the fragrant tea was placed on the table, and even the puppet took the initiative to sit on the sofa.
Facing the Jindan Zhenren, who was also the main lecturer of the Dao Palace Formation Dao Department, even Ye Wanqing had to give enough respect.
Sheng Sunyi took a sip of tea and said, "Fellow Daoist Ye, I came here today to discuss something with you."
The puppet waved his hand and said, "Fellow Daoist Sheng, let me guess first. Is the thing you are talking about related to Daozi?"
"Exactly." Sheng Sunyi looked at him deeply and said, "It seems that fellow Daoist has been prepared for a long time."
The puppet sighed. Although it was just a puppet, its expression at this moment was somewhat vivid, almost indistinguishable from a real person.
"Fellow Daoist Sheng, I know you want to consult Daozi about practicing talismans. Well, to be honest, when I first heard about this, I didn't think much of it either, and thought Daozi shouldn't be distracted anymore." The puppet said leisurely, "But I guess you should have heard that Daozi only took one month to draw five exquisite talismans with their own rhyme."
Sheng Sunyi nodded woodenly and said, "I've heard of it."
"Yes, those are exquisite talismans with their own rhyme. Daozi's talent in the way of talismans is simply unprecedented." The puppet spread his hands and said, "Tell me, how should I persuade Daozi to give up the way of talismans?" Sheng Sunyi
grinned a little. Although he was not a master of talismans, he was not unfamiliar with talismans.
In fact, if you want to achieve something in the hundred arts of cultivating immortals, you can't get around the talisman level anyway.
You don't have to learn the way of talismans, but at least you have to know something about it. Because the way of talismans is the foundation of all immortal skills.
Therefore, Sheng Sunyi knows very well what it means to draw a fine talisman with charm within a month.
It can be said that Xu Jun's talent in the way of talismans is simply visible to the naked eye.
If he continues to draw, then he will definitely become a third-level master in the future, and even a fourth-level grandmaster will have great potential.
Of course, whether he can be promoted to a fifth-level grandmaster is a fifty-fifty number.
But even this fifty-fifty number is worth the Taoist Palace to do its best to cultivate.
With such a talent, you can't ask him to give up anyway.
However, Sheng Sunyi was also prepared. He coughed lightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Ye, there is something you may not know."
"Oh, please tell me."
"Do you know why Daozi suddenly became interested in the Way of Talismans?"
The puppet hesitated and said, "Why?"
"In fact, Daozi does not want to change to the Way of Talismans, but just wants to use the Way of Talismans to comprehend the Way of Formation by analogy." Sheng Sunyi said seriously.
The puppet's artificial eyes felt a little dull.
At this moment, Sheng Sunyi even saw a deep suspicion on the face of this puppet.
In fact, Ye Wanqing at this time was really in a dilemma.
Sheng Sunyi, Sheng Sunyi, the person sitting in front of you is a puppet, not an idiot!
It is understandable that you are reluctant to let Xu Jun give up the Way of Formation. But, you use such an excuse... You are not afraid of Tan Liutong from the Talisman Department, but aren't you afraid that the principal will come forward and slap you to death?
Sheng Sunyi chuckled. He also knew that this statement was just empty talk and no one would believe it.
He raised his hand and handed a document to Ye Wanqing, saying, "Fellow Daoist Ye, please have a look."
The puppet read it at a glance and continued to look up, with an inquiring look in his artificial eyes.
"I just met Daozi, and Daozi said these words to me personally." Sheng Sunyi's expression was extremely solemn, and he said, "Daozi also said that through the study of talismans, he has a new understanding of the way of formations. Therefore, his real focus is still on the way of formations."
"Really?" The puppet asked in a deep voice.
"Of course it's true." Sheng Sunyi said confidently.
However, in his heart, he was a little nervous.
Is this what Xu Jun meant? Yes, it must be like this!
The puppet's eyes swept over the materials again and said, "Fellow Daoist Sheng, these are..."
"Daozi wants to use these formation flags to set up a new formation." Sheng Sunyi said solemnly, "I will prepare the materials and deduct everything from my points. However, I need to apply for a mountain." The
puppet's artificial eyes flashed rapidly.
At this point, if Ye Wanqing still didn't know what Sheng Sunyi wanted to express, he would not be worthy of being the executive vice president.
"Fellow Daoist Sheng, these materials... include third-level treasures. Moreover, a mountain is needed to set up the formation. Could it be... a third-level formation?" The puppet said word by word.
Sheng Sunyi said proudly, "Yes, it is a third-level formation."
Although Xu Jun did not promise a third-level formation, Sheng Sunyi would definitely not let down his chain on this occasion.
Therefore, it must be a third-level formation.
"If I remember correctly, Daozi has only been learning the formation for a year, right?"
"Yes, a little more than a year."
"A little more than a year, level three..." The puppet's voice deepened. It was obvious that Ye Wanqing was shocked.
Sheng Sunyi smiled. He was also shocked at first, so he left quickly. Otherwise, he would have difficulty controlling the expression on his face.
But now, seeing the appearance of the puppet, he felt quite refreshed, but also a little regretful.
Hey, why did I come to see this puppet? I should have gone directly to the back mountain to find Ye Wanqing himself.
After a while, the puppet finally said, "Okay, I'll arrange the location, and you prepare the materials. Three days later, I'll personally witness it."
Sheng Sunyi nodded vigorously.
...
...
In a blink of an eye, three days passed.
The place where Rainbow City is located is a plain area.
However, a hundred miles away, there are also long mountains. Among these mountains, there are artificially isolated spiritual power areas. Ordinary people are not allowed to go deep.
At this time, on a certain hilltop in the mountain range, several top teachers of the Natural Dao Palace have already gathered.
In addition to Ye Wanqing, Guan Ziqian, Zhongli Zhili, Zhao Qiong, Sang Yujun, Tan Liutong, etc., each one who came out is a well-known backbone figure in the Dao Palace.
Even the only foundation-building cultivator Tan Liutong is in charge of a subject in the Dao Palace and has the identity of a third-level talisman master.
In terms of martial arts, he naturally cannot be compared with these Jindan Zhenren. However, in the Dao Palace, even Guan Ziqian and others have to give him some face.
At this time, although they did not talk, their consciousness was flying all over the sky, and they all had their own plans.
Zhongli Zhili laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Tan, don't worry, what is yours will definitely be yours."
Tan Liutong sighed and said, "Dean Zhongli, you said that our Talisman Department finally got a top talent, but Senior Sheng just refused to let him go. This, this, this kind of gun-wielding bullying... Hey!"
He glanced at Ye Wanqing and stopped talking.
Zhongli Zhili's heart moved slightly, and said, "Fellow Daoist Tan, are you saying that you don't think Daozi can set up a third-level formation?"
Tan Liutong smiled bitterly and said, "Dean Zhongli, Daozi has only been learning formations for a year. Moreover, Daozi was still a Qi training cultivator a year ago. Tell me, is it possible for him to master a third-level formation in a year?" Zhongli Zhili opened his mouth
, he really wanted to say that it was impossible.
But then he thought about the fact that this person was Xu Jun, so he was a little shaken.
"Whether it is or not, we will know after he sets up the formation." Guan Ziqian said coldly.
Tan Liutong nodded and said, "Dean Guan is right." He suddenly took a step back, bowed to everyone, and said, "Please bear witness to this, deans. If Senior Sheng has shown favoritism, please handle this impartially." After
hearing his words, everyone knew that Tan Liutong thought that Xu Jun would never be able to set up a third-level formation.
However, if Sheng Sunyi was secretly making plans and cheating for Xu Jun, it would be possible to get away with it.
Moreover, even if Tan Liutong found a flaw, the difference between foundation building and golden elixir... was too big, and he was powerless. Therefore, he could only ask for help from everyone present.
Guan Ziqian and others looked at each other, and Ye Wanqing said helplessly, "Teacher Tan, don't worry, we are here and will not show favoritism."
Tan Liutong was half relieved.
In the distance, the wind flashed, and two figures flew in. The leader was Sheng Sunyi from the Formation Department, and behind him was Xu Jun with a graceful figure.
Xu Jun was also a little surprised to see the crowd from afar.
He originally thought that it was just a small third-level formation, and at most, Principal Ye and Sheng Sunyi would watch. At
most, Teacher Tan would be added, and that would be the limit. But he didn't expect that the Jindan Zhenren he knew were all here.
He couldn't help but wonder, are these Jindan Zhenren so free?
Taking a step forward, Xu Jun saluted everyone.
"Hello, teachers."
Everyone nodded. Now Xu Jun has the identity of a Taoist, and even they have to look at him differently.
"Taozi, the materials are here, and the location is the hill in front. You can set up the formation." Ye Wanqing knew that this was not the time to argue, so he cut the Gordian knot and said, "Is one day enough?"
If a third-level formation is set up from scratch, it may take a year, not to mention a day.
However, Sheng Sunyi has already refined all the materials into formation flags. And this mountain was also carefully selected by Ye Wanqing. The spiritual veins in the mountain are visible, making it the best place to set up the formation.
Therefore, a true third-level array master can quickly set up the array.
Ye Wanqing gave one day, which is more than enough time for a true third-level array master.
Xu Jun turned his head, looked at the trend of the mountains, and said, "Student is willing to give it a try."
After that, he spread his body and walked forward alone.
At this time, he released all his spiritual consciousness, with himself as the center, within a radius of ten miles, he could see everything clearly and meticulously.
As his eyes moved, the trend of the mountains and the fluctuation of spiritual power were all in his mind. When
ordinary people saw this scene, they would only be attracted by the scenery here. When immortal cultivators saw this scene, they would only feel that the spiritual power was strong and it was a great place for cultivation.
However, in the eyes of the array master, this world is different.
With his sword heart clear, Xu Jun sensed hundreds of spiritual power nodes, which were irregularly distributed within a range of ten miles.
Nodes also have different sizes. Some nodes are completely fixed, but some nodes are moving slowly.
With the flow of wind, water, and spiritual power, the corresponding nodes are also changing at any time.
If it is to break the formation, then you only need to sense the formation flags or treasures on the nodes, and then analyze the direction of the spiritual power flow and find the source.
Ordinary people cannot sense the location of the spiritual power nodes, so breaking the formation is much more difficult than setting up the formation.
However, for Xu Jun, who can sense the spiritual power nodes, or high-level cultivators, it is not difficult to crack the low-level formation.
However, setting up the formation is different.
If you don't have enough knowledge and background, even if you can sense the existence of the spiritual power nodes, you are still helpless.
Because you can't use these spiritual power nodes at all, naturally you can't gather the spiritual power in the entire area together and flow it according to your wishes.
However, while Xu Jun was observing silently, he was also keeping the terrain of the mountain in mind.
His figure flashed, and he moved quickly.
His spiritual consciousness was released as much as possible, and gradually, the entire mountain was included in his mind. So, a magnificent and huge formation diagram gradually took shape in his mind. On
the distant hilltop, everyone watched Xu Jun's actions and were silent.
Suddenly, Zhao Qiong said, "Fellow Daoist Sheng, do you think Daozi can successfully set up the formation?"
Sheng Sunyi was startled. He opened his mouth and wanted to support Xu Jun, but when the words came to his lips, he saw Zhao Qiong's serious look and hesitated.
After a moment, Sheng Sunyi finally smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know."
"Oh, but I think Fellow Daoist Sheng is very confident."
Sheng Sunyi shook his head slightly and said, "From Daozi's tone, he is indeed confident. But Daozi's time of cultivation... is really too short."
Everyone nodded. They were all old people in the cultivation world, and they naturally knew that a mere one year was nothing to a formation master
. Most of the cultivators who came into contact with formations could not even understand the basics of formations in the first year.
For such people, let alone the third-level formations, they could not even set up inferior formations.
Although Xu Jun had previously demonstrated unparalleled potential and talent in the way of formations. But most of them were from breaking formations, and as for setting up formations...
Xu Jun really didn't have any outstanding achievements.
Zhao Qiong chuckled and said slowly: "Fellow Daoist Sheng, what is the fastest record of being promoted to the third-level formation master in the history of our Immortal Alliance?"
Sheng Sunyi was startled, thought for a while, and said: "Three thousand years ago, the Seven Stars Dao Palace of Tianyuan Star produced a formation genius. It took only twelve years for him to comprehend the third-level formation with a foundation-building body, and thus be promoted to the third level. Alas, what a pity."
Zhao Qiong raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "What a pity?"
"It's a pity that his reputation is too great, so he was targeted by the demons, and an accident occurred when he participated in a war in an alien world."
Everyone's face changed slightly, and they cursed at the same time.
Damn the demons!
If that formation genius hadn't died, he would definitely be qualified to become one of the strong men of the Immortal Alliance after growing up.
However, dead is dead, and he will be unknown. Only the immortal cultivators who also practice the formation will occasionally mention it and use it to warn the next generation.
Zhongli Zhili said in a deep voice: "If Daozi can successfully set up the formation, he will surely become famous all over the world, and we should also prepare early."
However, Guan Ziqian glanced at him and said, "No need."
"What?"
"Daozi has already become famous, it doesn't matter whether he can successfully set up the formation."
"Everyone was stunned at first, and then they all laughed.
Guan Ziqian said again: "Our natural Daozi is different from that defenseless formation master. Even if the demons come, Daozi can kill them with one sword."
Sheng Sunyi squinted his eyes and glanced at Guan Ziqian. Did
our formation master offend you?
What does defenseless mean...
But, looking at the calm Guan Ziqian, Sheng Sunyi thought carefully for a moment and didn't dare to make a move.
Suddenly, Tan Liutong said: "No." Sheng Sunyi
frowned slightly and said: "What's wrong? "
He was indeed afraid of Guan Ziqian, but not Tan Liutong. If this guy wanted to compete with him for the right to teach Xu Jun, he would definitely fight to the end.
However, Tan Liutong said leisurely: "Five years."
"What five years?" Sheng Sunyi asked suspiciously.
Tan Liutong said slowly: "Third-level formation master, third-level talisman master, third-level alchemy master, third-level weapon refining master. There is a person who has cultivated all of them in just five years."
Everyone's face changed slightly, and they looked at Tan Liutong in disbelief.
Is this guy crazy?
How dare he mention this taboo...
(End of this chapter)