Under the expectant gazes of Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, and the seven members of Donghua, Wei Chen finally completed the formation after spending a full half day. During this time, Wei Chen focused entirely on setting up the array without any interruptions.
For Wei Chen, arranging such a large formation was also an excellent experience.
Regularly setting up large formations not only enhanced his skills in formation techniques but also improved his comprehension and sensitivity towards formations, as well as his own Mental Strength.
Wei Chen gained a lot from this experience and had profound insights.
He flew back to Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, and the seven members of Donghua, calmly stating, "The Mount Meru Confinement Formation is ready. I will activate the core soon to get it running. This formation can withstand several instances of the terrifying Shockwave beneath the Source of Fire Flower—about ten times."
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, the seven members of Donghua felt indifferent, but Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow were utterly shocked. Did that mean this formation could resist for over a hundred years?
Typically, such a terrifying Shockwave only erupted once every ten years! Even if the frequency increased gradually, Wei Chen's Mount Meru Confinement Formation could conservatively withstand it for several decades, right?
Was it really that strong?
"Lord Wei Chen, do you truly have confidence in resisting that kind of Shockwave for over a hundred years?" Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow stared at Wei Chen in disbelief, their faces filled with astonishment.
Wei Chen looked deeply at Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow and replied calmly, "Do you doubt my abilities?"
"I wouldn't dare... I wouldn't dare... I'm just shocked and pleasantly surprised. If that's the case, our Fire Tribe would be saved!" Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow exclaimed with joy.
Wei Chen's expression remained unchanged as he coldly remarked, "It's still the same issue; this is only a temporary solution. It won't be of much use; in the end, we will still face disaster."
"Then we will trouble you to come here more often," Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow said eagerly, their mental defenses crumbling as they became shameless.
Wei Chen looked at Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow with a sneer. "What? Do you want to treat me like a long-term repairman?"
"I wouldn't dare! Lord Wei Chen has misunderstood. What I meant was that if this works, the entire Fire Tribe will regard you as our great benefactor; you would be our savior!" Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow quickly clarified.
Wei Chen snorted and said, "Whether I'm a benefactor or not doesn't matter to me; I only care about what I can gain."
"Lord Wei Chen, although our Fire Tribe isn't wealthy, we do have some decent items. Aside from the Fire Shard, if there's anything else you desire, take it all. As long as you help us set up formations more often, we can promise you anything," Fire Clan Leader and Fire Shadow spoke sincerely. As long as Wei Chen was willing and the formation truly worked, the Fire Tribe would pay any price without issue.
Even if the entire Fire Tribe regarded Wei Chen as a god, as a totem of faith, that would be acceptable.
Within the Fire Tribe, there were no gods; whoever could save the Fire Tribe would be considered a god.
The Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, became overly excited and said some harsh words, which made Wei Chen somewhat angry. However, after Fire Shadow explained himself, Wei Chen's anger dissipated. He calmly said, "Let's talk about those things later. I need to focus on my cultivation for a while; you all can do as you please."
Wei Chen and Donghua nodded, communicating silently among themselves before sitting down cross-legged.
His physical strength and Divine Power had been severely depleted; only a small amount of Stellar Power remained.
He seized the moment and quickly entered a meditative state to begin recovering his energy.
Seeing Wei Chen enter his deep meditation, Donghua and the others quietly spread out, forming a protective circle around him.
On the territory of the Fire Tribe, no one knew what might happen. The saying "you can know a person’s face but not their heart" rang true; who would dare to trust anyone easily?
In any case, Donghua and his seven companions were not willing to trust the Fire Tribe lightly. Their protection of Wei Chen was simply a basic duty as subordinates.
Fire Shadow observed the actions of Donghua and his companions and thought to himself, "Wei Chen's seven subordinates are not only powerful but also incredibly loyal; they are truly rare!"
"Sigh, I wonder if Wei Chen is really capable. If he can withstand decades of Shockwave, the Fire Tribe will be saved."
"If that's the case, then Wei Chen will be our ancestor! His safety is tied to our tribe's safety; if he dies, we will be doomed."
"After this is over, we should send some elite warriors to serve under Wei Chen and protect him."
"Even if Wei Chen looks down on our combat strength, having our people act as cannon fodder to block attacks will still have some value."
Fire Shadow began to secretly devise plans for the future. He felt very confident in Wei Chen; he believed that Wei Chen would definitely succeed. This confidence was inexplicable—though it sounded like Sword Mountain's claims, Fire Shadow inexplicably trusted Wei Chen's words.
Perhaps it was that aura of dominance surrounding Wei Chen that inspired Fire Shadow and instilled in him a strong sense of confidence?
Fire Clan Leader, known as Fire Shadow, thought to himself that from the moment he first laid eyes on Wei Chen a few hours ago, Wei Chen had exuded an air of calm confidence. Even when facing the Source of Fire Flower, Wei Chen's expression had never wavered.
If he were to describe Wei Chen in one word, it would be composed—extremely composed.
Fire Shadow mused that Wei Chen had maintained this level of composure throughout, which was not something one would expect from someone his age.
Moreover, Wei Chen's identity had become a mystery in Fire Shadow's mind. He was certainly not someone from Duke Sui's Residence; such a person appeared battle-hardened and could not possibly be a useless member of Duke Sui's household.
Additionally, Donghua and his six companions had left a profound impression on Fire Shadow. These seven warriors each possessed their own unique strengths and extraordinary abilities; even the weakest among them was likely on par with him.
At this thought, Fire Shadow couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had always considered his own strength to be quite respectable, but after encountering Wei Chen and Donghua's group, he gradually realized that his abilities were truly insignificant.
Feeling somewhat disheartened, Fire Shadow reflected on how he, the leader of the Fire Tribe and a prominent figure among the Five Great Ancient Clans in the Endless Divine Realm, was outmatched even by Wei Chen's subordinates.
Was it ironic?
"Ah, I really wonder where this fellow came from," Fire Shadow thought. "Such formidable strength, such a unique cultivation method, and such mastery of formations—all concentrated in one person. It’s both coincidence and destiny!"
He continued to ponder: "A person like this is destined to achieve great things; who could possibly stand in his way?"
"The Source of Fire Flower may be incredibly powerful, but Wei Chen's formations will surely prevent it from collapsing any further!"
"Entrusting the future of the Fire Tribe to someone like him is both a risk and a stroke of luck! So many so-called Formation Masters have come and gone without any results—only Wei Chen has proven himself!"
Fire Shadow quietly clenched his fist. At that moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of confidence in Wei Chen.
After waiting for three full days, Donghua and his six companions remained still, quietly standing guard over Wei Chen, providing him with a safe environment for uninterrupted cultivation. Meanwhile, Fire Shadow stood quietly to the side, lost in thought about his own matters and the future of the Fire Tribe.
Finally, when the three days were up, Wei Chen's eyebrows twitched slightly as he awakened.
Upon seeing Wei Chen open his eyes, Donghua and his companions instantly dispersed.
Their protective role had come to an end.
Wei Chen stood up and nodded towards Donghua and the other six, expressing his gratitude.
Although they were subordinates, Wei Chen never regarded Donghua and the others as mere subordinates.
It was precisely because of this that Donghua and the others remained fiercely loyal to Wei Chen.
Just imagine, if Wei Chen treated Donghua and the others as subordinates, barking orders at them, would they still be so devoted? At most, they would follow his commands to the best of their ability, and if they failed, it wouldn't matter much. However, Wei Chen's attitude compelled them not to let him down; they would do everything in their power to meet his requests. Moreover, protecting Wei Chen was not a command but a voluntary action on their part. This was truly commendable.
"Patriarch, you can begin now. Wipe your eyes clean and watch closely; your Fire Source is nothing before my formation." With his energy restored, Wei Chen's confidence surged, and his tone became assertive. He had also found some solutions for dealing with the formidable Source of Fire Flower. During his meditation, he absorbed energy while contemplating how to counter the shockwaves beneath the Source of Fire Flower, gradually formulating a plan.
Things are achievable through effort; no matter how powerful the "enemy" may be, a solution can always be found.
Under the watchful eyes of Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow and Donghua's group of seven, Wei Chen soared into the sky several kilometers above the Source of Fire Flower. With a commanding shout, he brought his palm down fiercely towards the Source of Fire Flower!
That palm strike contained vast and mighty Stellar Power, crashing down upon the area above the Source of Fire Flower!
The Mount Meru Confinement Formation absorbed all the Stellar Power from that Palm Power, igniting the brilliant formation in an instant!
In that moment, the grand formation expanded, and terrifying Stellar Power transformed into strands that spiraled towards the Source of Fire Flower as it operated.
"All Fire Elders, retreat!" Wei Chen commanded from high above, like an emperor descending.
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