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Formation? Again with the formation!
Everyone was dumbfounded by Wei Chen's explanation.
Is the formation really that magical? Zuo Leng's attack would inexplicably disappear?
It must be noted that the Formation System in the Endless Divine Realm is not as powerful as that of the Ancient World. Wei Chen's formations were inherited from Old Man Han Mang, who had made them renowned in the Demon Domain. Eventually, he acquired the formations from the Taihao God King, spending decades mastering them, which allowed him to shine in the Endless Divine Realm.
Compared to the formations in the Endless Divine Realm, Wei Chen's formations are truly on another level. Although there are formations everywhere in the Endless Divine Realm, those formations were set up by outsiders from Bloodshed Shop to weaken it. The Endless Divine Realm itself does not have particularly impressive formations. Those who cultivate in the Divine Realm focus on brute strength and do not pay much attention to formations or Mental Attacks. Over time, this has led to a decline in individuals possessing Formation Assignment and Mental Strength. Even if such individuals appear, the Endless Divine Realm lacks the ability to cultivate strong Formation Masters.
This is something that requires generations of inheritance to develop; the formations of the Endless Divine Realm have already fallen into disrepair. The Old Master recognized Wei Chen's strong Formation Assignment and made him a Core Disciple for good reason. If it weren't for Yue Songyang giving Zuo Leng orders, Zuo Leng would have already given up on challenging Wei Chen.
After all, Formation Assignment is rare, and Zuo Leng had some admiration for it. The people in the Temple of Martial Arts are all so "lovable," even those who play mind games carry a gentlemanly spirit that makes one both love and hate them.
Zuo Leng looked at Wei Chen and continued to ask, "Is the formation really that strong? Can it absorb all my attacks?"
"It's not absorption; it redirects those attacking forces into the vast void."
"What do you mean?"
"I set up a displacement formation in front of me. Your attack power was redirected away to a place outside of the Endless Divine Realm."
Wei Chen looked at Zuo Leng, who was like a curious child, and felt a bit amused. These fellows are truly naive; have they never seen anything like this before? It's just a formation; does it really need such a detailed explanation?
Zuo Leng gave Wei Chen a thumbs up but then shifted his tone, saying, "If I attack you up close, your formation won't work anymore, right?"
"That's difficult; you might get torn apart. Anything that comes close to me will be shredded into dust," Wei Chen replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, Zuo Leng felt a chill run down his spine. Thank goodness he had held back and not rushed forward; otherwise, he would truly be in trouble!
Zuo Leng did not understand the intricacies of the formation, and coupled with Wei Chen's display of formation skills, it was indeed astonishing. At such moments, whatever Wei Chen boasted about would be believed by others.
In reality, if it came to close combat, Wei Chen would have no way to tear Zuo Leng apart like that.
His current Divine Power was not sufficient to instantly set up such a formation.
Of course, given enough time, it would be no problem for him to arrange it. He could deploy various levels of formidable formations; the difficulty was merely a matter of time. During the standoff with Zuo Leng, Wei Chen had already begun to quietly set up the formation. In fact, it wasn't just at his chest; it was all over his body. No matter where Zuo Leng directed his attacks, they would all meet with failure.
Zuo Leng looked at Wei Chen and slightly bowed, saying, "I admit defeat in this battle. The position of Core Disciple is yours; I am convinced."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen smiled, and so did Old Master and Gongye Long.
However, the one who smiled the widest was Gongye Hong.
Having won so many divine stones, how could she not be happy?
"I didn't expect Wei Chen's mastery of formations to be so strong. Even Senior Brother Zuo Leng lost; this proves that the Master of the Hall has a keen eye for talent!"
"It's not just a keen eye; the Master of the Hall must have known all along. When Wei Chen fought against Qian Youshi, the Master of the Hall didn't intervene. Logically speaking, he should have."
"Exactly! At that time, the Master of the Hall must have been filled with confidence in Wei Chen. This time, he directly arranged for Wei Chen to take on the identity of Core Disciple; it's a sure thing. He must know that Senior Brother Zuo Leng is no match for Wei Chen."
"Yes, Gongye Hong dared to stand up and bet that if Wei Chen lost, she would lose over a hundred divine stones. Her willingness to do so surely indicates she received a hint from the Grand Elder."
"Well, forget it. Outsiders are easier to deal with. The Temple of Martial Arts is about to fall apart. Although Wei Chen is strong, who knows about his loyalty issues?"
"After all, he comes from Duke Sui's Residence. What loyalty can he have towards the Temple of Martial Arts? The Master of the Hall must have his own considerations, and we can have our own concerns."
"True, but if the Master of the Hall dares to do this, there must be a reason behind it. Worrying here is just like the old saying about a person worrying more than the emperor himself."
"Exactly. It doesn't concern us, but those brothers who are skilled in formations might benefit from this."
"That's right. Now that Wei Chen has become a Core Disciple, according to the rules, anyone who seeks his help, especially in cultivation, he cannot refuse."
Everyone began to change their tune. When they thought Wei Chen had "luckily" trapped Qian Youshi, people from the Temple of Martial Arts still believed that Wei Chen was just fortunate. However, now they realized that Wei Chen's skills in Formation Assignment were indeed impressive.
Through his duel with Zuo Leng, Wei Chen had already established some authority in the Temple of Martial Arts in just a short time.
This was rare, but Wei Chen was adept at creating miracles. A strong person is worthy of respect anywhere.
The Old Master and Gongye Long exchanged glances, their eyes filled with both joy and apprehension.
"Master of the Hall, with Wei Chen's strong skills in formations, it will be somewhat difficult to utilize him moving forward," Gongye Long communicated.
The Old Master nodded slightly and replied, "Yes, I didn't expect that he could make Zuo Leng concede so easily. Zuo Leng's strength ranks among our older generation."
"Before their duel, I thought Wei Chen could win, but it would be tough and might require revealing some of his trump cards. I didn't expect that what he revealed wasn't what I imagined. His formation skills are so strong that while it complicates our control over him, if managed well, he could become a trump card! After all, in the Eastern Forest conflict, formations can play a huge role." After a pause, the Old Master added.
Gongye Long nodded in agreement and said, "Regardless of anything else, he is now one of us in this lineage, which is beneficial for us."
"Of course, if we make good use of this trump card, we could even completely suppress Yue Songyang's faction!"
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"That kid really has some skills, Qian Youshi. It seems you didn't lose unjustly," Yue Songyang said, looking at Qian Youshi with a calm expression.
Qian Youshi's face showed embarrassment as he quietly replied, "It's true that it wasn't unjust. His mastery of formations is indeed rare. Yang Ge, have you found the fire from the Ying Qin Divine Realm?"
"Yes, I've already discussed this matter with the Elder Ancestors. Once the Eastern Forest Contest is over, I will head to the Ying Qin Divine Realm and secure the fire," Yue Songyang replied.
Qian Youshi fell silent for a moment before suddenly saying, "Yang Ge, actually, we could let Wei Chen join in the fight for the fire. His formation skills would be a great help."
"Let Wei Chen go?" Yue Songyang furrowed his brows but then slowly relaxed. He looked at Qian Youshi and asked, "That's a good idea, but will he agree?"
"I can't guarantee it, but based on my brief interactions with him, I think he would be willing. I'll go find him tonight and test the waters," Qian Youshi said.
Yue Songyang nodded in agreement. After all, they were going to the Ying Qin Divine Realm, which wasn't their territory. The journey was long and fraught with risks. Having a formation 'master' along would significantly increase their chances of success. In Yue Songyang's eyes, Wei Chen's skills in formations were already masterful.
As everyone dispersed, Wei Chen declared victory in the second battle at the Temple of Martial Arts in an unexpected manner. No one had anticipated such an outcome—not even those who knew Wei Chen better, like Old Master and Gongye Long. They felt heavy-hearted; they realized they could no longer control Wei Chen. From now on, seeking his help would require negotiation rather than manipulation.
With his identity as a Core Disciple confirmed, Wei Chen wasted no time and went directly to Old Master. "I've helped you earn the face you deserved; now can you give me the Mental Attack Technique?"
"Not yet," Old Master shook his head, thinking that if he gave it to Wei Chen now, he might just walk away and refuse to help in the Eastern Forest. That would be pointless. With Wei Chen's formation skills becoming well-known, Old Master felt an increasing need for him; there weren't many formidable Formation Masters in the entire Southern Ming Divine Domain, and Wei Chen's assistance to the Temple of Martial Arts was evidently significant.
"Not possible? Hmph! Old fellow, if you want to gain more benefits from me, you'll need to pay some price. If you keep trying to refuse, then you can go play by yourselves; I won't be going to the Eastern Forest," Wei Chen said coldly, showing no courtesy towards Old Master.
At this point, it was time to lay everything on the table. It was truly difficult to continue using Wei Chen.
Old Master sighed, "Wei Chen, don't worry. After the Eastern Forest Contest is over, regardless of success or failure, I will give you what I promised."
"That's nonsense! Give it to me now. The things I was promised before still count. Otherwise, I'm walking away right now. If I return to Duke Sui's Residence, with my abilities, obtaining a high position would be no trouble at all." Wei Chen threatened Old Master, genuinely angry. This old fellow was not keeping his word; it was incredibly frustrating.
Old Master quickly explained, "Hold on a moment. I actually have my reasons. The Mental Attack Technique is the most precious asset in any faction. I can assure you that there are no high-grade Mental Attack Techniques within Duke Sui's Residence."
"I don't care about your reasons. You have one hour to give me what you promised."
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Old Master wanted to negotiate further, but Wei Chen waved his hand and said, "No discussions. Bring me the best Mental Attack Technique from the Temple of Martial Arts immediately. Don't think you can deceive me; whether it's the best or not can be discerned from a person's eyes and heartbeat. My Mental Strength is stronger than yours; feel free to try giving me some inferior version."
Wei Chen was firm; he felt he had already done enough. If Old Master continued to refuse him benefits, he would simply walk away.
Hearing this, Old Master pondered for a moment and said, "Wei Chen, I can give you the best Mental Attack Technique, but you must guarantee that no matter what conditions Yue Songyang offers you, you cannot turn against him."
At such a critical moment, Old Master was still thinking about internal strife; it was quite absurd.
Wei Chen felt speechless and helpless towards such a person. Yet precisely because of this, he felt somewhat reassured about Old Master. A person like him would not stab someone in the back as long as the interests were sufficient; thus, their so-called cooperation could continue. In contrast, working with someone who had deep schemes could be very dangerous.
Wei Chen vowed to meet Old Master's demands, and soon Old Master brought forth a Memory Stone.
"All the Mental Attack Techniques from the Temple of Martial Arts are contained within this stone. A large portion of them is something even I do not know about. A person only has one chance; I missed mine back then and never got another." Old Master handed the stone to Wei Chen with a serious expression.
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