Chapter 75: Static Formation and Battle Formation

Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Static Formation and Battle Formation

What Yinglan described was a simplified version of the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation commonly used in the mortal realm, but Princess Qianyou and Master Shuijing still brightened up.

The Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation was far more complex than what Yinglan described, but what she spoke of constituted the framework of the formation, akin to the outline of a manual.

Although understanding these basics wasn't difficult, any general well-versed in military formations could grasp some of it, but not everyone could. The most direct evidence was the eleven individuals present, among whom only this woman in black robes could articulate it.

Tian Sha looked slightly puzzled, while the young man, Gulin, furrowed his brows.

Princess Qianyou's eyes sparkled with interest because what Yinglan described coincided perfectly with what Master Shuijing had mentioned. Although Master Shuijing described it in its primitive state, even in this most basic form, a formation presided over by only one person wasn't something everyone knew how to break.

Master Shuijing nodded, his eyes showing satisfaction, for if it came from this group of people, it would be more convincing.

"Everyone, when the time comes, follow me into the Closing Gate, help me draw out the practitioners from all directions through the Duress Gate, and then we'll charge towards the Core Gate within the formation," Master Shuijing said, shaking his feather fan with a smile. Diiscover new stories at novelhall.com

Upon hearing Master Shuijing's plan, Zhongshan's pupils contracted, not because he agreed with Yinglan, but because of his tone—guiding practitioners from all directions? Could practitioners from all directions really move as if they were puppets under his guidance?

To arrange it all by oneself and manipulate those breaking through the formation as if they were in the palm of one's hand?

Zhongshan didn't show much, but his mind was filled with astonishment. Was this person truly so skilled?

"Then who will break through the Injury Gate?" Tian Sha furrowed his brow.

According to this plan for breaking through the formation, the first ones to benefit would be those who break through the Injury Gate, as they would be the first to reach the Core Gate within the formation.

Looking at Tian Sha, Master Shuijing smiled and said, "These three are not at the Golden Core stage yet, so it's safer for them to go through the Injury Gate. Additionally, among you, one more person can join the Princess in breaking through the formation. Only a small portion of us will go through the Injury Gate."

Master Shuijing designated Tian Ling'er, Zhongshan, and Yinglan to break through the Injury Gate.

Tian Sha frowned as he looked at the scholar before him. In fact, his previous position was right in front of the Closing Gate. It was just that he was now called to the Injury Gate. If it weren't for Master Shuijing's coordination, he would also be breaking through the Closing Gate.

The Injury Gate would definitely have some advantages, and giving this opportunity to the Kaiyang Sect was already quite generous.

"Big Brother, I'll go through the Injury Gate," Bei Qingsi suddenly spoke up.

Bei Qingsi knew that the person she was looking for was at the Core Gate. In order to obtain that evidence, she had to be the first one to arrive.

Tian Sha was surprised by Bei Qingsi's request. For the first time, Bei Qingsi made a request to him?

"Alright, then Qingsi, you'll go through the Injury Gate. I'll go with the junior brothers through the Closing Gate," Tian Sha immediately agreed.

In the distance, atop a mountain peak:

Chu Jiu observed Zhongshan and the others, then looked over at Master Shuijing's group. He turned to the young man with a sword on his back and said, "Young Master, these people are not ordinary."

"Oh? Chu Jiu, what have you discerned?" The young man frowned.

"That group is likely from the Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty," Chu Jiu nodded.

"Da Luo Heavenly Dynasty?" The young man furrowed his brow.

"It's not advisable to take risks at the moment. We should wait for a better opportunity," Chu Jiu suggested after some thought.

"Agreed," the young man nodded.

At the same time, powerful forces from all four directions of the grand formation—east, south, west, and north—noticed something peculiar etched into the mountain walls around them.

"The Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation, impenetrable through direct assault. Three days hence, on the night of the full moon, when the bright moon hangs high and its light shrouds the land, the formation will experience a moment of weakening. At that time, strike at the Eight Gates in unison."

Those who stumbled upon these inscriptions felt a stir of excitement and anxiety. As they read, their minds buzzed with both surprise and the calculation of their own benefits.

"Is there someone orchestrating an assault on the formation?"

There was no doubt about the strength of this grand formation. Many forces had attempted to breach it in recent days, all to no avail, and many had suffered losses. The fact that this formidable formation was set up by just one person spoke volumes about its high level. Obtaining the formation's core spirit would be worth far more than countless spirit stones.

Gradually, the people from the four directions settled into a state of quiet anticipation, waiting for the full moon night to arrive.

During this period, Zhong Shan, Ying Lan, and Tian Ling'er remained silent, speaking little in public.

It wasn't until dusk on the third day that Zhong Shan saw someone, a person whose appearance filled him with joy—a person he had been searching for these past few days.

It was none other than Mr. Corpse, the one who had recently orchestrated the assassination of Immortal Yin. Mr. Corpse was standing on his flying sword, surrounded by eight others flying on wind steeds—those same individuals who had come to escort Mr. Corpse the last time.

The arrival of eight experts at the Nascent Soul stage or higher instantly captured everyone's attention. Each successive arrival had been stronger than the last, and now, seeing so many Nascent Soul stage powerhouses together was truly astonishing.

The nine figures ignored the curious and wary gazes of the crowd. They flew directly towards the southeast section of the grand formation, opposite the 'Death Gate,' and landed on the peak of a mountain.

Zhong Shan had been searching for this group because the information he had overheard last time suggested that they were not here for the formation spirit, but for the Nine Dragons Heavenly Jade.

Nine Dragons Heavenly Jade? They knew about the Nine Dragons Heavenly Jade as well? That day, Zhong Shan had heard Mr. Corpse addressing one of them as 'Your Majesty.' Could it be that this person was also establishing a kingdom?