C26 Formation theory

Gao Zhi left the Meridian and went straight back to his dorm.

The book on array theory was very simple and straightforward. It didn't have any profound theories, only a simple explanation of the great principles. However, setting up formations required a type of cultivator's most commonly used and most precious thing. That was the elemental energy stone, a type of rock that contained heaven and earth origin energy. According to the grade, the purity of the origin energy contained within would also be different. elemental energy stone were divided into low, middle, high, and extreme rank.

The first thing Gao Zhi did was to check the Tao Ring, and amongst them were many things that the Dao Lord Tianyun gave him. One must know that at that time, the Sheng Yuan Dan that he randomly brought out were all Grade Four Pills s, so Gao Zhi had no choice but to guess that there was something even more precious within them.

Furthermore, Gao Zhi had been too "busy" recently, and often neglected this matter. Now that he saw it, he was overjoyed. Within the Tao Ring, there were a large number of elemental energy stone, numbering around one thousand and five hundred. The lowest among them were Middle Grade Essence Stone s, and their quantity was also the highest, around eight hundred of them, while the upper ranked among them was lesser, only around five hundred, and as for the top ranked, less than two hundred.

"This old man is quite narrow-minded."

Although Xiao Zhi's mouth was crooked from happiness, he still did not forget to criticise the old man. He really didn't know if the old man would slap him until he bled.

Other than the elemental energy stone, Gao Zhi also found many other types of pills. According to his estimations, there was a very high possibility of it being a third grade one. However, the lack of knowledge was too great, making it hard to discern. No matter what use it had, it would be in his pocket first. In the future, when he encountered any problems, he would naturally know what use it had.

After that, Xiao Zhi's face tensed up, looking slightly solemn. After all, this was the first time he had personally tested the layout of a formation. According to a simple phrase in the 'On Formations', it meant that if one wanted to achieve a very high level of mastery in formations, then from the day of entry, one had to think on their own and complete a formation, instead of relying on the teachings of a few seniors.

As for why they had to do this, the book did not elaborate on it.

Xiao Zhi took out eighteen elemental energy stone s and opened up a small space in the house. According to the instructions on array formations, he began to lay down a simple offensive array formation. Although array formations seemed complex, in reality, it wasn't too difficult to grasp the essence within.

"The nature of a formation depends on its potential. But I am also unable to break away from the theory of the five elements, the Six Paths of Eight Trigrams. "

Xiao Zhi said softly as he extended his right index finger, very simply drawing a line on the ground. Then, dozens of lines intersected with each other, forming a line and ending with each other. If one looked closely, they would see that there was a circle on the outermost layer. In the middle of the formation, there were even faint traces of the five elements. Although it was a simple formation diagram, there was an inexplicable force blooming within it.

This was the terror of formations. If one was able to see the path of a door, then none of this would be a problem. However, if one was unable to see the Diagram Array clearly, even with the guidance of a master teacher, one would never be able to walk the path of the pinnacle of formations in their entire life.

Although Xiao Zhi had just read the book on array formations, he had already comprehended a little. It was just that this little bit was extremely useful, and was also extremely inconspicuous, to the point where he did not even notice it himself.

Finally, the Xiao Zhi picked up one of the elemental energy stone and placed it at the intersection of the formation. At the same time, his right hand that was putting down the elemental energy stone released a wave of Dao Energy that wrapped around it. In the next moment, Xiao Zhi repeated this action and placed a piece of elemental energy stone at the intersection opposite him.

Very quickly, fifteen of the eighteen elemental energy stone were placed on the array diagram. At this moment, Xiao Zhi's forehead was already covered in sweat, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he muttered: "How tiring, such a simple array, actually almost used up half of my Dao power."

Although formations were powerful, they required a large amount of elemental energy stone to support them. They also required a large amount of powerful Dao-power. If one's cultivation level wasn't high enough and their strength wasn't, even a genius wouldn't be able to set up a powerful formation.

Xiao Zhi picked up the sixteenth elemental energy stone and placed it in the center of the array. Following Xiao Zhi's movements, the array formation seemed to release a repulsive force that prevented Xiao Zhi from moving. The Xiao Zhi's right hand was covered densely in Dao power, causing it to tremble slightly.

"Pah!"

With a light sound, Xiao Zhi finally placed the elemental energy stone in his hand at the intersection. He could not help but let out a long breath, and felt a little tired. Xiao Zhi did the same as he placed the seventeenth elemental energy stone on top of it. His body couldn't help but shake and he almost fell to the ground.

"His grandmother."

Xiao Zhi scolded, it was not because he was not strong enough to arrange such a simple array. This was entirely because he had set up the formation for the first time. Furthermore, setting up the formation required the complete concentration of one's mind. The slightest mistake would cause it to be destroyed instantly.

For example, Zhao Feng, who had set up the killing array to protect the Herba Pterygii. Firstly, it was because the opponent was proficient in Dao Resisting Realm Nine Heavens, and secondly, because the opponent was already proficient in it. Second Gao Zhi was different. It was also because her realm was relatively low, and also because it was the first time he had set it up. Nervous and excited at the same time.

"This is the last piece. A genius like me definitely won't have a problem."

Xiao Zhi took a deep breath, and at the same time, didn't forget to praise himself. In that instant, all the Dao energy in his body surged and gathered in his right hand before suddenly landing in the very center of the room.

"Boom!"

A small wave of energy rushed out in all directions from the center of the array formation. The dao energy wrapped around all the elemental energy stone in the array formation was unconsciously activated by the Xiao Zhi. In an instant, all the elemental energy stone were linked, waves after waves of energy reverberated, and continuously that kind of pressure was released. At the same time, a sharp aura was released from within, it was definitely not weaker than a full powered attack of a Dao Resisting Realm cultivator, or maybe even stronger.

"Done."

The Xiao Zhi was overjoyed. He lowered his head to take a look and was not bothered by the power of the formation.

Just at this moment, the atmosphere suddenly changed, the power of the formation that was not too big suddenly shrunk to the starting point, before Gao Zhi could react, it fiercely exploded. Its power was astonishing, and its voice was like muffled thunder.

"Bam!"

Xiao Zhi couldn't care less for a moment, as he was directly hit by the intense air current, and the door was directly smashed into pieces. In the next moment, the explosion of the vortex swept out in all directions and soared into the sky.

"Cough!"

Xiao Zhi crashed to the ground a few meters away from the door. He flipped over and coughed severely, the blood in his body tumbling so violently that he almost vomited blood.

"Hua la!"

The dormitory that was originally fine collapsed immediately, turning into a floor of slag s. Even the houses on both sides were affected, and collapsed with a loud bang.

"Ugh …"

Xiao Zhi scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed, very embarrassed. It was a good thing that the houses on both sides of the street were empty. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to not be cursing.

"Why did it suddenly explode?"

Xiao Zhi rubbed his chest that was hurting. He really didn't understand, he clearly remembered that what he did was right. Once the formation was successfully laid, it only needed to be set up to trigger the trigger as well as to artificially activate the key. Then, the formation would be complete. But as a result, the formation couldn't be completely set up, and it needed to be left with a bit of a loophole.

And when Xiao Zhi put the last elemental energy stone in it, it would become a formation without any 'loopholes', it would be hard to not self-destruct.

Xiao Zhi quickly thought of the crux of the problem, the arrangement of the array required a very meticulous plan. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been some array formation that would have been activated the moment people entered. This was another type of profound array formation. The other type was that it would trigger any person or object that fell in. For example, what Zhao Feng had planned was this type of attack. As long as there was any interference from the outside world, the attack would occur automatically, all the way until the energy of the elemental energy stone was used up.

"However, the explosion of a formation seems to be quite interesting."

Xiao Zhi smirked. He did not focus on why he failed. Instead, he had other thoughts because of the explosion of the formation.

"If I were to set up such a formation beforehand, wouldn't it be much easier for me to use it to attack my enemy?"

"But the question is, what should I do?"

Xiao Zhi did not care about the house collapsing. He squatted down and drew circles on the ground, falling into deep thought.

"Is it like the Gate of Heaven's Killing Order?"

Xiao Zhi thought for a bit, then shook his head and rejected the idea. On the other hand, the formations recorded within the Heaven Gate Death Token were created by a true formation master. It required a high level of skill and attainments in the formation. This was something that the Xiao Zhi could not do, and it was completely different from what he had in mind. Right now, his plan was very simple. He wanted to use this formation to make a 'bomb', a bomb that he could use to attack his enemies at any time.

However, this thought had never existed in the Douluo Continent. Even if it had happened before, it had never happened.

When Xiao Zhi became tired from squatting down, he casually sat on the ground and unconsciously swiped the ground with his right hand.

"Ah?" What's going on here? "

Soon, a disciple of the Heaven Gate passed by and exclaimed. In fact, some of them had heard the sound of an explosion a long time ago. However, no one cared about it because the occasional sound was nothing in front of the Gate of Heaven.

Xiao Zhi acted as if he did not hear his, as he continued to ponder his own question. After that, seeing that no one replied and Gao Zhi just sat there in a daze, the disciple became bored and left.

"Who did this to his mother? If I find out, I'll kill him. " Very quickly, Wu Bupang returned. He was so angry that he was on the verge of jumping.

"Bro, what's wrong? It can't be that that surnamed Zhao is here again, right? " When Wu Bupang saw Xiao Zhi, he asked with concern. With the current situation, with the house collapsing and the Xiao Zhi sitting on the ground in a sorry state, he couldn't help but think this way.

Xiao Zhi ignored him, frowning for a while before relaxing.

"Hey, Xiao Zhi, have you been beaten stupid?" Wu Bupang was shocked, and immediately asked.

"I've thought of it, I've thought of it, haha!"

Xiao Zhi suddenly jumped up, his expression ecstatic.