On a bright and sunny day.
The group began building up their sect.
Everything was so orderly and bustling with activity.
Soon, the transformation of the three eastern peaks was completed.
Courtyards...
Pieces of land...
Basic architecture, natural scenery, rich atmosphere, bustling crowds...
Xuanji Sect has finally gained popularity and is doing properly!
There were four people from the sect back then.
The master indulged in romance and pleasure, letting things take their course.
The eldest disciple was obsessed with the Dao and often went into seclusion.
My second senior brother is eccentric and full of fallacies. He's my closest friend, but he's always nowhere to be found...
Xie Feng stood on high ground, looking down at the scene of Anping leading the children in their cultivation, and was filled with emotion.
The sect is operational; next, it's time to build a protective array to safeguard the mountain!
Xie Feng thought to himself.
The Elders' Council, Zhou Jin's residence.
" Your King Kan, let's go back now!"
" Chengming, is this your purpose in coming to the Xuanji Sect?"
"Yes, that is my only purpose!"
"I will not return."
"Your Highness, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
"Consider me dead."
Zhou Jin sat at the table, calmly sipping his tea.
Xu Chengming stood by the window, his fists slightly clenched, a hint of anxiety in his eyes.
Zhou Jin glanced at him sideways.
But he was deep in thought!
Zhou Jin suffered injustice within his clan, falsely accused by his own brother of being a traitor plotting to usurp the throne. Now, having escaped death, how could this proud and unyielding prince, a War God, let the matter rest?
He naturally had to return to the Heavenly Dog Clan.
Xu Chengming, he needs to think this through!
Although the two had a deep friendship, after Zhou Ran ascended the throne, Zhou Jin became a leisurely prince, Xu Chengming continued to assist Zhou Ran, so the two had less and less contact.
Now that he says he'll help me seize power, anyone would have to think twice!
"When I learned from the Heavenly Ranking that you were still alive, I immediately left my clan to search for you. I was just wandering around like a headless fly, but luckily I ran into Anping and the others!"
"The reason you left the Heavenly Dog Clan is unknown to the common people, and surely I, your subject, also know it?!"
"Ah, Your Highness, I have overlooked this. You may not believe me now, but the joy of fighting alongside you on the battlefield back then is unforgettable."
"Afterwards, you retired to the Prince's Palace, and I assisted Your Majesty. But I will always admire you, admire the proud and powerful Prince Kan!"
"That's why I didn't believe Your Majesty when you said you were going to seize power and usurp the throne! But when I rushed there, you had already disappeared..."
"Over the years, His Majesty has implemented a tyrannical rule, focusing on territorial expansion, which has led to constant warfare within our tribes and immense suffering for the people. If you were still alive, you would have done far better than His Majesty!"
Xu Chengming was quite excited; his neck turned red.
Zhou Jin twirled his teacup with his fingers and said, "Do you know that what you're saying is utterly treasonous?"
Xu Chengming lowered his head. "Of course I know!"
Zhou Jin stopped speaking and stared silently at the tea.
Xu Chengming couldn't help but say, "Your Highness..."
" Chengming, tell me, why do you want me to go back? I want the truth, the absolute truth!"
Zhou Jin raised his eyes; his narrow eyes, framed by dark, low-set eyebrows, appeared cold and serious.
This Zhou Jin is completely different from the one who usually talks about eating braised pork knuckle; this is the true bearing of a king!
Xu Chengming said, "Your Highness and I have faced life and death together, fighting side by side!"
He raised his eyes and looked directly at Zhou Jin, his eyes filled with honesty and openness.
We've been through thick and thin together, fighting side by side...
That's enough!
These nine words are enough!
On the battlefield, the bond forged in blood and steel speaks for itself!
Zhou Jin was deeply moved!
He said, "You tell me, what are the advantages of my return?"
Xu Chengming analyzed. "Compared to you, His Majesty has four fatal weaknesses."
"First, he has lost the hearts of the people. His Majesty's excessive use of force has depleted the clan's resources, and his tyrannical rule has aroused great public resentment."
"Second, we have lost an arm. Most of the court officials in the clan were your comrades-in-arms who fought alongside Your Highness in the past. These are all potential helpers."
"Third, it is morally wrong. Your Highness, you are invincible and your influence still exists. Moreover, many people in the clan are gradually beginning to doubt your usurpation. If the truth about your wrongdoing comes to light, and His Majesty takes action against his own brother, he will be at a moral disadvantage!"
"Fourth, loss of combat strength. Your Highness, you are now an elder of the Xuanji Sect. Our sect has many peerless experts, and the Xuanji Sect is our greatest support. The Heavenly Dog Clan's experts do not have such strong combat strength and cannot contend with our sect!"
"In conclusion, Your Highness, if you return, you will surely succeed in one fell swoop!"
Zhou Jin nodded. "What do you think I should do?"
Xu Chengming said, "Your Highness, what you need to do is very simple, just five steps: Hui people, depose the emperor, quell foreign rebellions, appease the people, and declare yourself emperor!"
"That's exactly what I was thinking, Chengming, you truly are worthy of you!"
"This is an opportunity not to be missed, Your Highness!"
"Hmm, I'll consult with the sect leader and then head back!"
Zhou Jin nodded.
A chilling undercurrent surged in his eyes.
Main courtyard.
Xie Feng is preparing to inscribe a protective array for the mountain.
That is, Formation!
Formation, like Martial Dao and Dao of Alchemy, have a mature system that has developed to its zenith over such a long period of time.
There are two types of Formation: Magic Formation and Formation Diagram.
Magic Formation is Formation that relies on external energy to achieve offensive and defensive purposes.
It has two subcategories: one is the use of Law Artifact, and the other is the use of other methods such as luck, Spiritual Qi, and intention.
The Formation Diagram is relatively easy to understand.
Generally, powerful beings would inscribe the Magic Formation on certain carriers (sheepskin, bamboo slips, paper, etc.) as a backup weapon, and simply unfold the Formation Diagram when needed.
The Changying Heaven-Revering Immortal Diagram is a type of Formation Diagram.
Having discussed the types of Formation, the next step is to talk about Formation size.
There are three sizes: large, medium, and small.
The energy for small- Formation mostly comes from the cultivation level of the person setting them up. They are characterized by their flexibility, convenience, and ease of use in daily life. Formation such as escape formations and defensive formations are very common and generally not difficult to create.
Medium-sized Formation are generally composed of one or several Law Artifact, utilizing the combined energy of these Law Artifact to unleash even greater power.
Because of its strong offensive and defensive capabilities and wide range, medium-sized Formation are generally used in small to medium-scale wars, or as a trump card against powerful enemies. They are of medium to high difficulty in construction.
Large-scale Formation are composed of many medium and small-scale Formation. They are characterized by being indestructible or unbreakable, possessing terrifying power, and are also the most difficult to create.
Finally, let's talk about the attributes of Formation, which are divided into three categories: attack, defense, and attack and defense.
Each Formation has different attributes, whether it's offensive, defensive, or a combination of both.
Generally speaking, if Formation has only one attribute, then that attribute will be extremely powerful.
For example, offensive Formation can possess terrifying offensive capabilities.
If it is an offensive or defensive Formation, both offense and defense tend to be balanced, about half and half. Unless the person who sets up the formation is extremely powerful, there are very few formations that are strong in both offense and defense.
Finally, let's talk about levels.
Array Master Levels: Mortal Grade, Spirit Grade, King Grade, God Grade, Immortal Grade, Saint Grade (Each level is further divided into three grades: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced).
Formation levels: Mortal Grade, Spirit Grade, King Grade, God Grade, Immortal Grade, Saint Grade. (Each level is further divided into three grades: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.)
What Xie Feng wanted to create was a mountain-protecting formation.
A type of defensive formation!