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"That guy, Formation Assignment, is really something!"
"I am definitely no match for him. Just with those few moves, not to mention my younger self, even now I wouldn't be able to pull that off."
"I never expected that by challenging him, I would end up shooting myself in the foot. I should really avoid doing such things in the future. The Master asked me to help, so I should just focus on helping without making things difficult for myself by competing with someone of that level of insanity."
"Am I just asking for trouble?"
Master Jin felt like crying without tears; this time he had lost, and it was a terrible loss.
"That guy pretended to be unsure before, but in reality, from the very beginning, I fell into his trap."
"Now, all I can hope for is that he can't see through my formation and gets trapped by it."
Master Jin muttered to himself as he looked at the formation set up by Wei Chen. He couldn't find a way to break it.
It wasn't that he didn't have the strength to break the formation; they were all formations of Seventh Rank and below. With a Ninth-Rank Formation, he could easily shatter Wei Chen's formation in an instant.
But rules are rules. The agreement between Master Jin and Wei Chen stated that when breaking a formation, one could not use formations above Seventh Rank. No matter how desperate or frustrated Master Jin became, he would never break that rule.
Once a rule was established, it had to be followed. If violated, it meant losing—truly losing both face and the match.
Master Jin would rather remain trapped in the formation and spend a long time trying to break it than violate the rules just to win superficially by using a Ninth-Rank Formation to instantly dismantle Wei Chen's setup.
That was the dignity of a strong person; that was the bottom line for a true warrior.
Without a doubt, Master Jin was still an upright man.
A true powerhouse.
Meanwhile, on Wei Chen's side, he was comfortably situated within Master Jin's formation, feeling relaxed and happy.
"This kind of formation can't hold me back. How long will it take? Heh, they probably guessed at least a quarter of an hour, right? In reality, it won't even take that long."
Wei Chen could have broken the formation in a very short time, but doing so would be too disrespectful to Master Jin's face.
Face is still very important.
Master Jin's face should be preserved when it needs to be.
As long as he could defeat Master Jin and have him help set up the formation, or even move the Fire Sect's protective formation over, that would already be a huge gain.
"If I break the formation now, Master Jin won't be able to save face and will just walk away. I might gain a reputation, but without any substantial benefits, it would still be a loss."
"Only by making Master Jin lose convincingly while still preserving his face can we truly get him to work for our Peach Blossom Sect."
"Then, let's wait a bit longer."
Time passed second by second, and Wei Chen and Master Jin seemed unable to break each other's formations, falling into a stalemate.
For a full four hours, Master Jin did not break Wei Chen's formation, nor did Wei Chen break Master Jin's.
This situation was unexpected for everyone.
Gu Yuehong sighed helplessly and said, "Right now, inside Wei Chen's formation, that Master Jin is doing everything he can to break it. Meanwhile, inside Master Jin's formation, Wei Chen hasn't even made a move."
Ni Junlin and Ji Mei nodded. This bizarre scene was something they were closely connected to with Wei Chen; others might not feel it, but they already knew.
"Why is he doing that?"
"Why? Can't you guess? The Demon Lotus Emperor in this life is no longer the unapproachable and brainless Demon Lotus Emperor from the last life. Wei Chen is very clever; he knows he needs to leave some face for that so-called Master Jin. Otherwise, if Master Jin gets angry out of shame, this competition would be in vain, and Wei Chen wouldn't gain anything at all."
Gu Yuehong sighed again and said, "This is human nature! Compared to the last life’s Demon Lotus Emperor, what Wei Chen has gained is humanity."
The two White Radiance orbs in the sky remained in a stalemate. On the ground, members of the Central Domain were discussing among themselves. Most were guessing wildly, thinking it was an evenly matched situation.
Only a very few people who could sense the aura within the formation knew that Wei Chen had not broken the formation at all, while Master Jin was struggling to do so.
As for whether Wei Chen lacked the strength to break the formation or simply did not want to, those onlookers believed that he simply did not have the capability to dismantle Master Jin's array.
"Wei Chen is truly a genius. Although he cannot break Master Jin's formation, his own array has managed to trap Master Jin for such a long time. That’s quite impressive."
"Indeed, after this battle, Wei Chen's reputation in formations will no longer be inferior to Master Jin's."
"This young Wei Chen has an incredibly bright future ahead of him."
"Did you just realize that? Don't forget, Thunder Sovereign, Sea Princess, even Sea Monster Emperor, and Bai Xiaosheng are all on good terms with Wei Chen. I can't understand how he became friends with so many powerful figures."
Jealousy was palpable among them.
Time passed, and Master Jin continued his arduous task of breaking the formation.
"Master Jin, you've had enough time now, haven't you? If I break out of this formation now, your face should still be saved, right? I just hope you won't be too embarrassed; our Peach Blossom Sect's Formation System is still waiting for you to contribute."
A voice reached his ears.
It was none other than Wei Chen's voice.
Master Jin sneered as he transmitted his thoughts to Wei Chen: "You think you're clever? If you have the ability, go ahead and break my formation. No need for pretense."
"Master Jin, do you really not know or are you pretending? I haven't even moved during this time. If I truly wanted to break your formation, it would only take a few breaths."
"You're just boasting! Why don't you let Old Man give it a try?"
As soon as Master Jin finished speaking, the formation he had painstakingly crafted for an hour suddenly exploded!
Wei Chen's figure appeared before everyone's eyes.
"What? Wei Chen actually broke the formation first?"
"Dammit, is this for real? Master Jin actually lost?"
"That's right, it's Wei Chen! What am I seeing? Wei Chen actually defeated Master Jin?"
"The esteemed Formation Master of Soul World, defeated by Wei Chen?"
"How old is Wei Chen this year? He looks to be around twenty, right?"
"Sigh, compared to him, we really feel like we've lived like dogs."
"Seriously, Master Jin is just too disappointing."
Voices of scorn and derision quietly rose.
Master Jin's defeat only intensified the jealousy those people felt towards Wei Chen.
Yet that jealousy was tinged with helplessness; it seemed there would never be another chance to mock Wei Chen again.
The Peach Blossom Sect remained the formidable Peach Blossom Sect, filled with powerful individuals, and Wei Chen was still Wei Chen, undefeated and invincible.
Those envious souls could only hide in the shadows and stew in their jealousy.
The tragedy of the weak lies not in their strength but in their mindset.
Wei Chen stood proudly in the void, as if he were a celestial being.
Everyone from the Peach Blossom Sect erupted in excitement at that moment.
Wei Chen carried the hopes of the Peach Blossom Sect; how could they not be thrilled?
Han Mang, Han Che, and the Pharmaceutical Sovereign let out a collective sigh of relief. Although they had confidence in Wei Chen, it wasn't particularly strong; a moment's lapse could shatter that confidence.
Seeing Wei Chen emerge first and successfully break Master Jin's formation allowed the three old fellows to finally relax completely.
Weirou, Snow Cicada, and Mu Qingyan stood at a distance, gazing proudly at Wei Chen.
That god-like man was not only beloved by them but also loved them in return!
Gu Yuehong, Ni Junlin, and Ji Mei were not surprised by Wei Chen's victory. As the heir of the Demon Lotus Emperor, if he couldn't handle such a trivial matter, he would truly be a disappointment.
Onlookers began to marvel at Wei Chen's miraculous feats.
While praising Wei Chen, their eyes continuously darted toward the glowing orb where Master Jin was located.
Wei Chen had already broken the formation; what about Master Jin?
Why hadn't Master Jin broken the formation yet?
What was Master Jin doing?
They couldn't comprehend how Wei Chen managed to break the formation before Master Jin did. Even after Wei Chen's triumph, he flaunted his success for quite some time while Master Jin remained absent.
In terms of formation skills, Wei Chen had utterly outclassed Master Jin; Master Jin was no match for him.
Such a scenario was beyond anyone's wildest dreams.
“Master Jin, I could break your formation in just a few breaths. And you should know that I'm only using the most basic Seventh-Rank Formation. If I were to violate any rules, you'd be the first to jump up in protest, wouldn't you?”
Wei Chen transmitted this message to Master Jin, who was trapped within Wei Chen's formation and looked as pale as ash.
“Master Jin, you've lost this duel. If I don't help you, you'll be stuck inside for quite some time trying to break the formation on your own. You know I'm right.”
“I want to let you out, but with so many eyes watching, if I intervene, you'll lose all your face. Even if you remain trapped for a long time, your reputation will still be tarnished.”
Wei Chen smiled humbly, his demeanor warm and charming like a gentle spring breeze.
He continued to transmit to Master Jin, "So, Master Jin, come out yourself. With the Ninth-Rank Formation, you can easily break the array. No one else can see through it, so you can rest assured."
"Are you mocking me?" Master Jin replied angrily.
"This isn't mockery; it's the best way to save your reputation. Can you think of any other way?"
Upon hearing this, Master Jin fell silent.
"Master Jin, from beginning to end, you have followed the rules to break the array without using anything beyond the Seventh Rank. This proves that you are an upright person who knows how to take and let go. That's why I want you to preserve your face. If it were someone else, I would be more than happy to see them embarrassed."
"Thunderstorm sent you here to help our Peach Blossom Sect set up a Tenth-Rank Formation, right? I'm really afraid you'll get angry and leave without helping us; that would be a huge loss for our Peach Blossom Sect."
Wei Chen's Light Sphere Formation suddenly exploded, creating an astonishing whirlwind that directly tore through his array!
That whirlwind carried the aura of a Ninth-Rank High-Level formation!
Everyone could feel it; Master Jin had used a Ninth-Rank High-Level Formation, an illegal array!
Astonished gazes turned toward Master Jin.
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