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Wei Chen was taken aback.
The Pharmaceutical Sovereign, Han Mang, and Han Che were equally stunned.
Ni Junlin, Ji Mei, and Gu Yuehong were left speechless.
The three women, Weirou, Snow Cicada, and Mu Qingyan, also found themselves in a daze.
They never expected that Master Jin would resort to using an illegal Ninth-Rank Formation to break Wei Chen's grand array.
With this, not only did he lose the competition, but he also lost his reputation.
"How could a Formation Master of Soul World act like this?"
"Indeed, Master Jin's Formation Assignment can't compare to Wei Chen's; it doesn't mean much. His mastery of formations is still the best in Soul World. Why resort to such measures?"
"Sigh, I really don't understand what Master Jin was thinking. Using a Ninth-Rank Formation is such a blunder."
"Wei Chen is truly impressive. In just half an hour of setting up the formation, he has left Master Jin with no options. If he had taken a full hour to complete it, wouldn't he be even stronger?"
"Who wouldn't feel that way? It's precisely because of this that Master Jin feels even more embarrassed."
"This time, Master Jin has lost both the match and his formation; his reputation is ruined. It's such a huge loss."
"If it were me, I would rather admit defeat outright than use a Ninth-Rank Formation."
"Do they think we are blind? Even a blind person can sense the aura of a Ninth-Rank Formation. There are so many knowledgeable people here; on Cang Mountain alone, there are countless Formation Masters who can see through it."
"Could it be that Master Jin was just hoping for luck?"
"Surely not. Master Jin has no choice but to rely on the Ninth-Rank Formation to break Wei Chen's Seventh Rank, Sixth Rank, and Fifth-Rank Formations. What he is doing can actually be seen as quite honorable."
"Hmph, honorable? He has lost everything and still pulls this stunt. Where is the honor in that?"
"This matter depends on how Master Jin handles it. His next words are crucial."
"I believe Master Jin will certainly admit it; he wouldn't cling to any kind of lucky thinking."
...
The crowd was abuzz, all eyes pointed directly at Master Jin.
Wei Chen squinted as he observed Master Jin, thinking to himself that this old fellow was truly extraordinary; his methods were often unexpected. Despite losing, it seemed like he had lost both face and position, but whether he would truly be embarrassed depended entirely on Master Jin's forthcoming explanation.
Because of this, all eyes—hundreds of thousands of them—were fixed intently on Master Jin.
Under such scrutiny, Master Jin took a deep breath, cupped his fist toward Wei Chen, and sighed. "Wei Chenyu, your Formation Assignment is indeed a rare talent in a millennium. I cannot break your formation and can only use the Ninth-Rank Formation to counter it. In this contest, you have won—exceedingly well. And I have lost—utterly disgracefully."
"As the saying goes, 'A bet must be honored.' I will assist you with your formation at Mount Cangshan; this is also the Thunder Sovereign's commission to me. Your talent compels me to willingly help you. Until your Peach Blossom Sect's Formation System is fully established, I will remain on Cang Mountain. I hope during this time we can learn from each other and contribute to the lineage of Formation Masters."
Master Jin spoke earnestly, his words filled with respect.
To take up and let go truly exemplified the honorable reputation of the number one Formation Master in Soul World.
Master Jin's performance instantly silenced those who had doubted him.
"Master Jin is indeed Master Jin; that kind of demeanor is beyond what ordinary people can achieve."
"Exactly! Master Jin has always been a model for us in the Formation Realm, both in formation skills and character. Although he lost to Wei Chen this time, it was merely a loss in talent; his mastery of formations remains unmatched. Surely even Wei Chen would not deny that."
"Opportunity has come. A top-notch Formation Master and the youngest Enchanter are both at Cang Mountain. Our chances will not be few. If we can learn even a fraction from them, it will benefit us for a lifetime."
"That's right. Under normal circumstances, where could we ever meet Master Jin? I just wonder if he would be willing to engage with people like us."
"No matter how things are with Master Jin, Wei Chenyu is a very kind person. I have sought his advice before, and he was completely open and forthcoming. Having someone like him to learn from is already enough."
"These two individuals will lead our formation lineage to great heights!"
"Indeed, the spring of the Formation Realm is about to arrive."
...
After the competition concluded, Master Jin earned accolades with his upright demeanor.
Meanwhile, Wei Chen gained honor by trapping Master Jin with his exquisite low-level formations.
The biggest winner was naturally Wei Chen, but in reality, Master Jin did not lose either.
At the very least, he did not lose too much.
With this battle, Master Jin's name became even more well-known. Everyone in the Central Domain learned that within the Fire Sect, there was such an upright first Formation Master who could take wins and losses in stride, with a gentle and sincere attitude.
In fact, this competition turned out to be a win-win situation for both Wei Chen and Master Jin.
This outcome was something that even Master Jin himself had not anticipated.
On Cang Mountain, Wei Chen and Master Jin sat facing each other.
Master Jin looked at Wei Chen with admiration and said with a smile, "I never expected such a talent to emerge from the Formation Realm! Wei Chenyu, I truly admire your Formation Assignment. The creation of such things cannot be learned easily; any small mistake in the intricate formations could lead to disastrous results. You managed to calculate the formations so precisely at such a young age; your future is undoubtedly limitless! I am very curious about how you came up with the formation that trapped me."
Facing the earnest words of Master Jin, Wei Chen could not avoid the conversation.
He clasped his fists towards Master Jin and spoke frankly, "Actually, I wouldn't have come up here if it weren't for the array stacking. I witnessed it when I was at Eastern Domain Peach Blossom Island. At that time, the seed of array stacking began to sprout in my mind. I deeply understand that a single array cannot yield much advantage; only by stacking arrays can one create an unpredictable defense. After that, I received guidance from Cold Wilderness Mentor, and my understanding of arrays has been continuously enhanced."
"Was your array stacking pre-prepared and practiced, or did it come to you in a moment of inspiration?" Master Jin asked Wei Chen sincerely. He genuinely wanted to learn about Wei Chen's intricate array techniques, but he feared that Wei Chen would disappoint him.
It wasn't that Wei Chen was selfish and unwilling to share his knowledge with Master Jin; rather, he himself did not know how it came about.
Wei Chen shook his head helplessly and said, "Master Jin, to be honest, it was just an instinctive action. At that time, I only knew to use Seventh Rank, Sixth Rank, and Fifth-Rank Formation; those low-level arrays could not trap you except for the stacking chain. Instinctively, I just did it without thinking too much. If given another chance, I would still do the same—instinctively set up the formation. It wasn't a moment of inspiration, but neither was it something I practiced beforehand."
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Master Jin was almost speechless.
What is true talent in array formations?
Wei Chen's ability to instinctively create a stacking Chain Formation that ordinary people would find difficult to comprehend in a lifetime—that is true talent in array formations!
Such exquisite techniques cannot be replicated or learned. Master Jin felt a sense of regret; he realized he couldn't learn from Wei Chen's mastery of arrays. He understood deeply that it wasn't that Wei Chen was unwilling to teach; rather, he simply didn't know how to convey what he himself did not fully grasp.
"Wei Chenyu, your instinctive actions are actually something only a genius can possess in the Formation Realm. What is most remarkable is your age; you have already reached the Human Soul Realm Fifth Level in Soul Power Realm. You should be regarded as the top talent in Soul World. In every aspect, you are indeed the best. Truly, I envy you greatly at my old age. When I was your age, I was still nothing."
Master Jin expressed his admiration wholeheartedly for Wei Chen.
"No wonder the Sect Leader values Wei Chen so highly and entrusted me with delivering the Fire Sect's protective formation to Peach Blossom Sect. No one can predict how far Wei Chen will go in the future. If this continues, it won't be long before he becomes the strongest in Central Domain. With Formation Assignment and Soul Power Gift combined, he is undoubtedly the best."
"The Sect Leader never misjudges people; Wei Chen indeed has the qualifications that warrant great sacrifices from Fire Sect."
"The protective formation of Fire Sect has stood the test of time and has never encountered any issues."
Master Jin pondered quietly about what kind of formation he should gift to Peach Blossom Sect to contribute to their Formation System.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he looked deeply at Wei Chen and said, "Wei Chenyu, Thunder Sovereign sent me to help you set up the formation for the Peach Blossom Sect. Our Fire Sect's protective formation is indeed very strong; it is at the Intermediate Level of Grade Ten. I will definitely help you set it up, as it is the command of our Sect Master."
After a pause, Master Jin continued, "However, there is an even stronger formation that I have obtained in recent years, which has never been successfully set up anywhere. That formation is at the Tenth Rank High-Level, even more formidable than the Fire Sect's protective formation."
"Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation?" Wei Chen exclaimed as he looked at Master Jin in astonishment. Did he intend to set up such a high-level formation in the Peach Blossom Sect?
Seeing Wei Chen's eager gaze, Master Jin nodded and said, "You guessed correctly. That formation is my lifelong aspiration. If I can set it up, I will have no regrets in my life."
"Master Jin, can't that formation be set up in the Fire Sect?" Wei Chen questioned, still hesitant to fully trust Master Jin. If he were deceived, who would he turn to for help?
Master Jin nodded and replied, "That's right. The Fire Sect does not have the conditions to set up that formation. Firstly, due to its geographical location, the Fire Sect is located in the center of the City-State and lacks the geographical advantages needed for such a formation. To set up that formation, towering mountains are required. Secondly, the Fire Sect does not have enough Formation Masters; it's just me alone. Even if I recruit some people, attempting to set it up would be nothing but a fantasy. However, your Peach Blossom Sect has attracted almost all the Formation Masters from the Central Domain due to the allure of spatial demon beast blood and Dragon Blood, making it possible to succeed."
Hearing this, Wei Chen pondered for a moment and frowned as he said, "Master Jin, I suppose Thunder Sovereign's influence is such that if he calls out, all Formation Masters in the Central Domain would flock to him?"
"That is indeed a possibility," Master Jin confirmed. "But I have negotiated with Thunder Sovereign about this; he disagreed. After all, it requires immense effort and being in the center of the City-State makes setting up such a formation quite daunting. Moreover, there is a chance of failure when attempting that formation. If it fails, all previous efforts would be wasted and the losses would be tremendous." Master Jin's gaze was earnest as he stared at Wei Chen.
"Wei Chenyu," he asked seriously, "would you dare take the risk for a Tenth-Rank Advanced Formation?"
Master Jin looked deeply at Wei Chen and said in a solemn tone, "The name of that formation is Nine Dragons Coffin!"
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