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“Nine Dragons Coffin? What is that?” Wei Chen's face showed a look of astonishment; just hearing the name made it sound incredibly impressive. Honestly, he was quite intrigued.
Success and failure are part of everything; if one lacks the courage to face failure, how can they talk about success?
Wei Chen was genuinely excited. The Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation, a formation that even the Fire Sect did not possess, if it could be successfully experimented with at the Peach Blossom Sect, the benefits would be immense.
For such a high-level formation, as long as there was a one in ten chance of success, it was worth a try.
With the Soul Palace Army approaching, if they could develop the formation before the arrival of the Soul Palace, perhaps the Soul Palace would leave in defeat.
Wei Chen knew deeply that his time in the Soul World was limited.
Seeing the excitement on Wei Chen's face, Master Jin felt a slight sense of relief. He had been worried that Wei Chen might hesitate to try; if that were the case, the formation might have to be buried with him, never to see the light of day. As a Formation Master, creating a satisfactory formation was Master Jin's lifelong ambition. That Tenth-Rank Formation was his only lingering concern.
His lack of breakthrough in formation mastery was partly due to that formation.
If he could begin setting up that formation, and if it succeeded, Master Jin's skills would surely be enhanced, reaching new heights. Even if it ultimately failed, he would not lose anything; without that lingering concern, his mastery would still improve.
In fact, before arriving at Cang Mountain, Master Jin had already planned everything out.
Regardless of whether he won or lost against Wei Chen, he would help build the protective formation for the Peach Blossom Sect as instructed by Thunderstorm. That was Thunderstorm’s command, and no matter how proud Master Jin was, he dared not defy it.
However, if such a situation arose, Master Jin would find himself in a position of superiority and would not show much kindness to Wei Chen. As for the Ten-Tiered Formation and Nine Dragons Coffin, he would experiment without negotiating with Wei Chen or the Peach Blossom Sect. If it failed, so be it; if it succeeded, he would personally destroy it.
This was Master Jin—after so many years in a place like the Fire Sect, his cunning was not to be underestimated. Anyone who dared to challenge him would face tragedy. The saying "old but cunning" applied perfectly to Master Jin.
If Master Jin lost to Wei Chen in their competition and accepted defeat wholeheartedly, then regarding the protective formation fire array and the strongest Tenth-Rank Formation and Nine Dragons Coffin, he would have no choice but to come clean with Wei Chen.
That was out of respect for Wei Chen and reverence for his talent in formations.
Master Jin's calculations were incredibly intricate.
With fervent eyes fixed on Wei Chen, Master Jin explained, "Wei Chenyu, I just passed by. The Sect Leader disagreed with constructing that formation within the Fire Sect's territory because it is too intimidating. Once the formation is completed, nine Divine Dragons will pull nine coffins, surrounding the Cloud Spirit Sect. Any external enemy attempting to breach that formation to enter the Cloud Spirit Sect will find it impossible. The Fire Sect lacks the geographical conditions for this, but your Azure Mountain Peach Blossom Sect is perfectly suited for it. This place is a desolate mountain range; the Nine Dragons Coffin won't be too frightening here."
Upon hearing Master Jin's words, Wei Chen felt a surge of longing and excitement as he asked, "Master Jin, what else do we need to set up that formation?"
"With you and me, plus Han Mang and countless Formation Masters assisting, there shouldn't be any issues. The success rate is quite high as long as we work together and have enough Soul Stones. My previous failures were all due to human factors; as long as everyone puts in their effort and avoids mistakes, we will definitely establish the formation. The Nine Dragon Coffin Formation is the strongest in my understanding of formations. In the Soul World, the strongest formations are at the Tenth Rank High-Level. So far, our Fire Sect's protective grand fire formation remains the most powerful."
Master Jin paused, gazing at Wei Chen for a moment before continuing, "Wei Chenyu, if you're willing to try, I'll first complete my task with the Thunder Sovereign. Once the fire formation is ready, we can work together on the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation. What do you think?"
"Sounds good!"
Wei Chen nodded eagerly and asked, "How long will it take to set up the fire formation?"
"My proficiency with the fire formation is beyond what you can imagine. For decades, I've been maintaining and perfecting it. If all goes well, I can set it up in six hours."
"That's great! Let's get started then. I also have a Ten-Grade Beginner Formation that will take about a week to complete. That will serve as our Peach Blossom Sect's third line of defense; the fire formation will be our second line of defense. As for the Nine Dragons Coffin, that will naturally be our first line of defense."
Master Jin smiled at Wei Chen and said, "Wei Chenyu, are you really that confident in successfully setting up the Nine Dragons Coffin?"
"Success depends on effort! I refuse to believe that there are formations in this world that we cannot set up if we work together!"
Hearing Wei Chen's words, Master Jin was deeply impressed. He gradually understood why Wei Chen could become an outstanding Formation Master with such formidable Soul Power Realm.
"This fellow is fearless and brave; alongside his meticulousness, it's hard not to succeed with someone like him!"
Wei Chen found Han Mang and recounted the details of the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation to him.
He had already made up his mind to proceed, regardless of Han Mang's thoughts; he was there to inform Han Mang, not to negotiate.
Han Mang was also very interested in the so-called Nine Dragon Coffin Formation. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Wei Chenzi, you can take full charge of this matter. In fact, the Peach Blossom Sect has long been yours. Whatever happens, you are in control. However, I think that with the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation and the Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation being so significant, you should clarify all the intricacies involved first. Otherwise, if something goes wrong later, it will ruin all our efforts during this time!"
Although Han Mang was intrigued by the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation, he maintained his rationality.
"Think about it, such an impressive formation—why would Master Jin give it to you? He could easily sell it for a fortune. You have Dragon Blood, which is something Master Jin desires, but from what you say, he doesn’t seem to have made any demands? If he had made a request, it would be easier to handle. But because he hasn’t asked for anything, that makes things complicated. What if he has ulterior motives?"
Han Mang's concerns were not unfounded.
At that moment, Wei Chen hadn’t considered Han Mang’s perspective. He was so caught up in the allure of the Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation and the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation that he hadn’t thought deeply about it. Upon reflection, there indeed seemed to be something fishy about it. Why would Master Jin give such a precious formation to the Peach Blossom Sect? A fire formation alone was already enough of a favor from Thunderstorm to Wei Chen; why would there be a need for an additional Nine Dragon Coffin Formation?
"Wei Chen, think again. Would Thunderstorm from the Fire Sect be unaware of such a formation? He must know about it; Master Jin must have received Thunderstorm's authorization. Otherwise, would Master Jin dare to act on his own?"
"Consider this: someone like Master Jin, who is seasoned and wise with age—would he engage in a losing deal? Just hearing the name Nine Dragon Coffin Formation is enticing enough. I have no doubt about its power or its actual existence. But I do question whether Master Jin's motives are as pure as they seem. He wouldn’t just give away a formation of that caliber without reason. As for your relationship with Thunderstorm, I’m not entirely clear on that, but think about it: if you had such a high-level formation, would you be willing to give it away?"
After hearing Han Mang's words, Wei Chen broke out in a cold sweat.
Experience speaks volumes; if not for Han Mang’s reminder, he might have fallen into Master Jin's trap.
"Old man, analyze this for me—what kind of trickery might be hidden within?" Wei Chen asked seriously as he looked at Han Mang.
Han Mang shook his head without hesitation and rolled his eyes. "You think I'm some kind of oracle? If I could guess these things accurately, I wouldn't be human! Don't ask me; I can only remind you of certain things. The specifics depend on how you choose to implement them."
"Alright then," Wei Chen replied firmly. "I must obtain the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation. As long as it truly exists, I refuse to believe that old fellow Master Jin can stir up trouble on our Peach Blossom Sect’s territory. If he dares to cause chaos, I'll make sure he never returns!"
A glint of ruthlessness appeared in Wei Chen's eyes.
"Wei Chenzi, actually, Master Jin's plan for the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation will benefit us right from the start. If he intends to play tricks, it will definitely be with the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation. As for the Fire Sect's fire array, he will put his utmost effort into it without any tricks; that will be a positive aspect."
"Yes, we should also start setting up the formation. Let's first arrange the Ten-Grade Beginner Formation that Bai Xiaosheng gave me. Later, we can add Master Jin's Intermediate Fire Array, and the Fire Sect will be as solid as a fortress. Finally, we’ll find a way to perfect the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation, and everything will be complete."
"Don't think too optimistically just yet. You should prepare yourself; I doubt Master Jin will easily give us the Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation. There will definitely be trouble later on."
Han Mang advised earnestly. He knew deeply that Wei Chen was somewhat headstrong and would not easily heed others' opinions.
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On Cang Mountain, countless people were busy from top to bottom. Except for Donghua and those idle women, everyone else was working hard to contribute to the construction of the Peach Blossom Sect. Even the smallest effort mattered; every little bit counted.
After seven days, Master Jin completed the fire array. This formation was extremely powerful and required a vast number of Soul Stones to sustain its operation. If someone forcefully breached the array, flames would erupt violently; even a Soul Realm Initial Stage expert would be instantly incinerated.
The formation given to Wei Chen by Bai Xiaosheng acted as a shield that could absorb attacks. When a strong opponent attacked, this formation could absorb their strikes; an attack from a Soul Realm Initial Stage expert would hardly have any effect.
Combined with other Ninth-Rank and Eighth-Rank formations, Cang Mountain of the Peach Blossom Sect had become quite secure.
However, Wei Chen still would not give up on the Nine Dragon Coffin Formation.
Risks and opportunities always coexist.
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