Chapter 760: Submission (1/2)
Formation First was called thus because he was first in the world when it came to formations, an existence far beyond the likes of Formation Thirteenth who Lu Yun had met such a long time ago. His formation was unconventional and extremely strong, almost seeming to modify the laws of local space to form its own world.
“This is the prototype of a formation orb. if he continues to build this formation with the same method, then it’ll become a new formation orb sooner or later,” Lu Yun murmured to himself while observing the grand formation in front of him. “It’s already coalesced a formation spirit and is the signature formation for Sovereign Formation First… if I break it, his efforts of a lifetime will go down the drain.”
The formation in front of him was as if a great maze, its environment constantly shifting and reforming. He spotted seven hundred formations at a glance, but one thousand and eighty feng shui layouts as well! That meant that in its complete form, this great formation would comprise one thousand and eighty minor formations.
“While this formation is impeccable from the perspective of formations, there’s three spots in which the feng shui conflict with each other and mar the setup. It’s a little too tough to alter the formation, but the feng shui layouts… I’ll be able to erase the three flaws if I just change the local terrain.”
Lu Yun took a step forward with an immortal crystal in hand, etching some formation runes into the air. Formations without foundation—his runes remained embedded in the air as well.
Hummm.
The formation trembled slightly as a soft hum rang out, wiping out the three minor imperfections that he’d spotted. Abruptly whirring into full operations, the formation suddenly became real and transformed into a giant maze.
“My Ingenium Formation!” came Formation First’s delighted exclamation from the foot of Mount Xuanhuang. “It’s broken through the final bottleneck and entered that legendary realm… reality from illusions!”
“Congratulations, senior, greatest of felicitations. Your mastery of formations has reached that of the primordial monster spirit ancestor, and you are able to turn something real from its origins as a mirage,” Lu Yun called out, having exited the formation at some unknown point so that he could offer his congratulations to the formation sovereign.
“Not at all, not at all!” Formation First quickly returned the bow. “Fellow daoist’s mastery of formations has attained the realm of great perfection, I didn’t identify its flaws even with five thousand years of study. Today, you’ve not only found them, but repaired them as well. I am unworthy!
“This first round concludes with my loss!”
The Ingenium Formation was his signature creation, and the formation sovereign had long realized that it was just shy of perfection. However, he hadn’t been able to identify just where the defects were even after five thousand years of scrutiny.
Who would’ve thought that Lu Yun would identify the crux of the problem after a casual stroll through it and easily resolve the problems? Now that the Ingenium Formation was complete, it had returned to its origins and would one day become an existence like Myriad Returns City. No, it would be its own—Ingenium City!
“Thank you for your instruction!” Lu Yun didn’t put on a show of overdone humility after his first victory. Instead, he looked to the other three, ignoring the stunned crowd around them.
First when it came to formations in the world of immortals, Sovereign Formation First, had conceded his match! He’d been defeated in broad daylight by a minor junior with less than six years of cultivation experience under his belt!
Lu Yun had once been a genius in the eyes of the world, a genius with unlimited potential and ability. But now… that stunning genius had come into his own and was the foremost authority in formations!
Somehow, at some point, and for some reason, he’d eclipsed the previous formation sovereign!
……
“Lu Yun, you may have reached the point of being able to teach Formation First a thing or two after six years, but I don’t believe you can do the same when it comes to refining treasures!” Zhurong Die took the stage.
Twin flames burned in his eyes as he looked eagerly at the youth. Since the governor of Dusk Province had dared accept their challenge, there must be a reason for his confidence and boldness. Who knew how long it’d been since Zhurong Die had met someone who could truly match him tit-for-tat when it came to refinement? He was so excited that he was almost shaking.
Wham!!
Space in front of him shook; a fiery inferno accompanied the appearance of a forge of earth and sky. His forge represented the utmost of his craft and was almost a real forge. Massive waves of heat rolled out of the enormous construction and assaulted the surroundings.