Asking about longevity

Mo Hua began to study the Five Elements Sect's mountain-protecting formation.

But this formation is, after all, a second-grade formation, or a second-grade formation. I don’t have any foundation in ink painting, so it is still very difficult to study it.

But after thinking about it for a long time, Mo Hua also figured out a little bit about it.

The second-level formation is different from the first-level formation.

Its formation patterns are more complex and profound, and the spiritual power that drives the formation is stronger. The nature of the spiritual power flowing in the formation is also fundamentally different from that of a first-grade formation.

This difference is a bit like the difference between Qi refining spiritual power and foundation building spiritual power.

The spiritual power of refining qi is still qi.

The spiritual power of foundation building is like mercury.

Spiritual power is like mercury, that is, condensed into liquid like mercury.

This is the spiritual power of the second-grade formation.

Calculating with divine consciousness doesn’t work either.

Although the ink painting has the peak consciousness of the Thirteen Patterns and has reached the limit of the early stage of foundation building, the formation patterns are qualitatively different because of the second-grade formation and the first-grade formation.

Therefore, after the calculation, the formation patterns that emerged in the sea of ​​consciousness were a group of deep, complex, and dense patterns that looked completely unclear.

Fortunately, although the formation pattern is difficult to understand, the core structure of the formation is generally the same.

It is impossible to deduce the specific formation pattern from the ink painting, but it is still possible to deduce the basic pattern of the second-grade five element mountain-protecting formation by analogy with the Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation and based on experience.

It took a few days to try and stop the ink painting, and I had a rough understanding of the skeleton of the mountain-protecting formation.

But the more specific and in-depth details of the formation are unknown in Mo Hua.

But these are enough.

At least Mo Hua has a preliminary grasp and understanding of the Five Elements Mountain Protection Formation.

The Five Elements Mountain Protection Formation, as its name suggests, is mainly for defense.

Most of the many single formations in parallel formations are five elements of civil and second-level formations of the metal system.

The purpose is to strengthen the sect, protect the disciples, and resist foreign enemies.

As Mr. Zhuang said, if such a second-grade formation is built on the border of a third-grade state, no matter what kind of force comes, as long as the formation is activated, it will be basically invincible.

There are limitations on the cultivation level of the Heavenly Dao Formation.

Within the boundaries of the Third-Rank State, Yi Mo Hua, with his limited experience in monasticism, could not think of a way to break through this mountain-protecting formation.

In addition, Mo Hua also discovered a problem.

This formation seems to have been renovated.

The Five Elements Sect is carrying out large-scale construction projects, building cave palaces, and disturbing the foundation of the sect, which will naturally affect the formation.

Nowadays, this Five Elements Mountain Protection Formation seems to have been changed in many places.

Mo Hua went to ask Mr. Zhuang.

Mr. Zhuang also nodded and sighed:

"Yes, they don't know how to cherish the formations left by their ancestors..."

Mo Hua looked at Mo Hua again and asked:

"How's the research going?"

Mo Hua then told Mr. Zhuang about the formation patterns, formation pivots, and some formation structures that he had figured out.

Mr. Zhuang nodded and praised:

"It's a good look."

Mo Hua chuckled.

Mr. Zhuang asked again: "Do you remember Shengmen?"

Mo Hua thought for a moment and nodded.

He remembered that Mr. Zhuang said that according to the principle of formation, if there is life, there will be death, and if there is death, there will be life.

Through the counter-spirit formation, when the formation disintegrates, it is "death" in the formation. When the formation disintegrates, there is also a glimmer of life in the death realm. This is the "life gate" in the formation. ".

Thinking of this, Mo Hua was startled and whispered:

"Master, you are not going to collapse the Five Elements Sect's formation..."

Mr. Zhuang was startled and couldn't help laughing:

"Where did I think of it... The formation collapsed, the damage was too great, it would harm Tianhe, how could it be used so casually."

Mr. Zhuang drew a picture of a mountain on paper, sketched a few lines along the mountain, and said:

"This is the Five Elements Mountain Protection Formation, the main structure of the formation. Please note it down."

"When the formation is circulating, there will be a living door above the formation hub."

"Although this short section is a second-grade formation hub, it is similar to the layout of the Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation. Moreover, your spiritual awareness is sufficient, so you should be able to calculate your birth line by yourself..."

"Okay, Master." Mo Hua nodded.

But he had some doubts in his heart.

Why did Master allow me to be considered a "student"?

Mo Hua thought for a moment and said worriedly:

"Master, does the Five Elements Sect want to use a large formation to deal with us?"

Mr. Zhuang was slightly startled and touched Mo Hua's head, "Don't worry, we're just taking precautions."

Still a little worried after seeing the ink paintings, Mr. Zhuang explained:

"Second-grade formations are not available everywhere. This opportunity is rare. I just took this opportunity to teach you some of the key points of second-grade formations..."

Mo Hua's eyes brightened slightly and he said gratefully:

"Thank you, Master!"

Mr. Zhuang nodded happily, and then taught some key points of the second-grade formation.

There is no specific painting method, only some formation hubs and formation eyes, including some large macro-directional ideas.

Mo Hua listened with gusto.

He has already constructed a first-grade formation.

The second-grade formation does not involve specific formation methods. It can be understood simply from the perspective of the formation theory.

I just don’t know if I will have the opportunity to actually build a second-grade formation in the future.

After Mr. Zhuang finished teaching, he said:

"Please remember these words carefully. If you have time, think about it more, then go see the Five Elements Sect's grand formation and confirm it for yourself."

"And the formation hub I drew out, I must do a lot of calculations to find a way out."

Mr. Zhuang's expression was a little serious.

Mo Hua didn't know why, but he nodded seriously.

From then on, Mo Hua followed Mr. Zhuang's teachings and began to observe the second-level formation of the Five Elements Sect.

At the same time, as soon as I had free time, I began to calculate the large formation pivot point on the mountainside that Mr. Zhuang had pointed out.

From the constantly circulating formation hub, look for the ever-changing gate of life...

By the time I've finished observing ink painting, I've become proficient in calculation.

Mr. Zhuang then called Head Liao and ordered:

"We've got some rest, and you can fulfill your agreement."

Leader Liao was startled.

Agreement...

Naturally, it means asking Mr. Zhuang’s disciples to learn the agreement of the Five Elements Absolute Formation.

Headmaster Liao said with a smile: "It's still early, senior, you might as well rest for a few more days. I have to discuss this matter with the elders of the inner sect..."

Mr. Zhuang said calmly:

"What I just said was a notification, not a discussion."

Master Liao was shameless and wanted to evade, but suddenly his heart sank. He looked up and saw Mr. Zhuang's eyes were introverted. His whole body was like a peerless sharp sword, with a majestic and arrogant aura.

There was no spiritual power fluctuation, no sign of magic.

But it has a strong sense of oppression.

Let him not be able to resist at all.

Mr. Zhuang's eyes also seemed to be filled with thousands of sword lights, as if he could directly see through the details of Master Liao, which made him tremble with fear, lowering his head, not daring to look directly.

After a while, everything disappeared.

There is no power, no oppression.

The breeze blew by, but there was nothing.

Leader Liao was sweating and said in a trembling voice:

"Senior, please calm down, junior... I will... report back to the Great Elder..."

…

Head Liao retreated in panic, then arrived at the Houshan Cave Mansion and reported the matter to the Great Elder.

The great elder slapped the case angrily, "It's too much to bully someone!"

"The pressure of divine consciousness!"

"Do you really think there is no one in my Five Elements Sect?!"

Leader Liao said silently in his heart, isn't it that our Five Elements Sect has no one...

But there was no trace of resentment in his heart.

He just doesn't understand.

That man obviously has no spiritual power and his sea of ​​consciousness is broken. Why can he still have such terrifying pressure from his divine consciousness?

It seems that there is no need to take action at all, just one look at him, he will be heartbroken and die!

Leader Liao was still frightened.

This is still the situation where that person is down and out, his cultivation and strength are very low. If he were at his peak, how powerful he would be...

No wonder so many people have to be cautious and go to great lengths to deal with him...

This person is truly terrifying!

Head Liao calmed down and asked about business:

"Great Elder, what should we do now?"

The Great Elder glanced at Master Liao indifferently, his face expressionless, but his heart was irritable:

"Whenever something happens, you have to ask yourself what to do. How can you look like a leader?"

"In this way, how can we take on the great responsibility of revitalizing the Five Elements Sect?"

The great elder said: "Hold on..."

Before he finished speaking, Leader Liao smiled bitterly and said, "I can't delay it any longer..."

The man looked at him and he was frightened.

If it drags on any longer and is looked at by him a few more times, I guess my heart will be broken, if not heartbroken.

How dare you delay this?

The great elder frowned.

Leader Liao stood aside, speechless, and after a moment he slowly said:

"How about letting them learn?"

"no!"

The great elder said firmly.

He glanced at Master Liao with cold eyes, "We must not let them learn from it!"

"I've said it before, even if this formation is bad, it can only be done by our Five Elements Sect!"

"Even if no one learns it, even if it is lost, it cannot fall into the hands of outsiders!"

Head Liao was a little embarrassed, "Then..."

I don’t want them to learn, but I don’t dare to really prevent them from learning.

Their Five Elements Sect cannot afford to offend that person...

The Great Elder also knew the difficulty of this matter, and his turbid eyes flashed slightly, "Let's set some tests."

test?

Leader Liao hesitated and said: "It seems that there is no such rule in the sect..."

"It's starting to happen now." The great elder said calmly.

As expected of a great elder, he lives a long time and is thick-skinned.

Head Liao cursed in his heart, and then asked:

"But this test...how to test? Who should be tested? Mr. Kao Zhuang, or his disciples?"

The great elder's eyes were cold, "Can you use your brain? Who is named Zhuang...who can take the test for him? Who is worthy of taking the test for him?"

Leader Liao's eyes were slightly cold, but he was not angry. He just nodded slightly.

That is to test his disciples.

"Great Elder, how do you plan to take the exam?"

The great elder said solemnly: "Let's hold a meeting on Taoism."

"Can you talk about Taoism... compare formations?"

The great elder nodded.

Leader Liao hesitated, "But, who will compete?"

The great elder frowned and said:

"The elders and teachers within the sect are definitely not good enough. This is obviously bullying the smaller ones. The person named Zhuang will definitely not agree. In this case... we can only compare formations among the disciples..."

"Disciples from the inner sect are going to compete..."

"That person's disciple must beat all the inner disciples of our Five Elements Sect in formation techniques before he can learn the Five Elements Spiritual Formation of our Five Elements Sect's town sect!"

Leader Liao said softly: "Great Elder, are you serious?"

The great elder looked unhappy.

Leader Liao reminded: "If nothing else, his little disciple is already a first-grade formation master..."

A truly valuable first-grade formation master...

Currently, among the inner disciples of the Five Elements Sect, no one can reach the first level of Qi refining.

How does this compare?

Do you want him to slap our Five Elements Sect in the face in public?

She even put her face up to hit him...

Leader Liao was speechless.

The great elder shook his head, "Otherwise!"

Leader Liao didn't understand.

The great elder asked: "Are there some disciples in the inner sect who are already at the first-grade level, but have repeatedly failed to achieve success?"

Leader Liao nodded, "Yes."

The great elder breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good."

Leader Liao asked: "What do you mean..."

The Great Elder pondered: "The Dao Court's products are limited to a limited number of places, and the water in them can be deep or shallow."

"Some places are remote and have few formation masters, so the ordering is looser. The level of formation masters is also somewhat lacking."

"And some family members and young monks, for the sake of the reputation of being a genius, use their connections and connections. Even if their standards are lower, they can still get a first-grade one."

"This first-grade product has more moisture in it."

Leader Liao frowned, "Are you saying that the little formation master named Mo is this kind of first-grade formation master?"

The Great Elder nodded slowly, "Even if you don't go through the back door, there is a high probability that you will order a first-class order in a remote place."

The Great Elder said again: "Our Five Elements Sect is not like that."

"There are many sects based on formations in the border of Dalishan State, and this place was once a resort for formations. Even though it is different from the past, after all, the foundation is still there, and there are many formation masters."

“It’s extremely difficult to define a brand in this state!”

"Even if you order a product, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky."

"Because the final product is not compared with the monks of the same age, but with all the formation masters who refine Qi and even some of the foundations. The best will be chosen."

"Others have been practicing Taoism for longer than you, have stronger spiritual consciousness than you, have been immersed in formations for many years, and have drawn more formations than you. How can these ordinary disciples compare to you?"

"So it's normal that they can't determine the top grade."

"At the same time, don't think that they can't be considered top grade because their formation skills are not up to par."

"Place them in some small fairy cities and in the borders of second-grade states, and they are already genuine first-grade formation masters."

"Therefore, some of the disciples in the sect who are not yet determined to be in the first level may not be inferior to the young disciple named Zhuang who has already been determined to be in the first level in terms of formation strength!"

The great elder's words were well-founded and made Head Liao suddenly enlightened.

Leader Liao praised:

"As expected of the great elder, he is thoughtful!"

"In this way, the first-grade small formation master may not be that clever. He may be able to determine the grade. Maybe he is just lucky..."

Head Liao pondered again:

"That's true when you think about it. Although formation masters depend on talent, practice makes perfect, and hard work can make up for one's weaknesses. That little formation master, who is only in his teens, has been drawing formations since he was born. He draws every day without stopping, and he is able to draw. How many secondary formations have you passed?"

"If you draw less formations, your understanding will naturally be shallow."

"No matter how talented you are, if you don't practice hard, it will always be a tower in the air and untenable."

These words touched the great elder's heart.

The Great Elder nodded happily, but also warned:

"Having said that, you can't be careless. A lion fights a rabbit with all his strength, so you can't underestimate him..."

Headmaster Liao cupped his hands and said, "The great elder is right."

Then he frowned again, "This small formation master is easy to deal with, but his senior brothers and sisters..."

Thinking of the pair of brothers and sisters with profound cultivation, unparalleled spiritual roots, and the appearance of heavenly beings, the great elder's expression was extremely solemn.

After a while, the great elder sighed and said slowly:

"In this case, we can only ask for help..."

"Help?"

The Great Elder nodded and said: "There are many formation sects and families in the Dali Mountain State Realm who have close friendship with our Five Elements Sect. There are many talented people in their sects who have extremely high understanding of formations. We have borrowed them." , hold up the scene and kill that man’s majesty!”

"Can they beat those siblings?"

"It should be no problem to gather the formation geniuses from the entire Dali Mountain State..."

Leader Liao nodded and couldn't help but curiously asked:

"Then can they beat Mr. Zhuang back then?"

The Great Elder snorted coldly, "Don't think about it. No matter how talented they are, they can't even think about beating that person..."

The great elder's eyes were full of fear and he had to obey:

"How many Mr. Zhuang are there in this world?"

Leader Liao was still a little hesitant, "Will it be seen?"

The great elder shook his head and said: "They are guests from afar and are not members of the Five Elements Sect. How can they tell who are our disciples of the Five Elements Sect?"

"Then, can we hire these geniuses?"

"Just give me a favor."

"The price is probably not small..."

"Problems that can be solved with spiritual stones are not problems."

Leader Liao felt a little sore, but he still nodded.

After the planning was completed, the great elder also breathed a sigh of relief and said coldly:

"At the discussion meeting, we will test the formations. If the disciples of that man's sect cannot compare with the disciples of my Five Elements Sect, with his arrogant temperament, he will not be shameless in comparison, and he will learn from our Five Elements Sect's unique formations. …”

Head Liao is still a little worried:

"Will that person agree to such an obvious plan?"

The great elder sneered, "If he wants his disciples to learn our Five Elements Sect's formations, then he has to agree!"

"We didn't refuse, we just made a reasonable request."

"If you can't defeat the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, why should you learn the Ultimate Formation of the Five Elements Sect?"

"In other words, if you can't defeat the disciples of Five Elements Sect, even if you try to learn Jue Zhen, you will definitely not be able to learn it!"

"I say this to save each other's time, not only for the good of the Five Elements Sect, but also for his good..."

…

The great elder looked dignified.

Leader Liao sneered in his heart.

It’s true that the older you get, the thicker your skin becomes.

The Five Elements Sect is gradually declining because of you, the scheming old worms.

But he had no other choice in this matter.

I just don’t know if Mr. Zhuang will agree...

Head Liao was worried, so he found Mr. Zhuang again and explained the whole story.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhuang was not surprised or angry. He still looked calm and nodded:

"good!"

Leader Liao was relieved.

Just agree.

He can be regarded as having an explanation.

But in his eyes, Mr. Zhuang became more and more mysterious.

He couldn't guess at all what Mr. Zhuang was thinking or what his plans were...

…

After Master Liao said goodbye, Mr. Zhuang called Mo Hua and the others.

"In a few days, you will compete with the Five Elements Sect disciples in formations..."

"No, it's not you..." Mr. Zhuang looked at the ink paintings and smiled slightly, "Ink paintings, you can just compete."

Mr. Zhuang looked like he was watching a good show:

"You take the lead, and by the way, you can support the scene for your senior brothers and sisters..."

"I will also become my teacher, which will increase my reputation..."