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Chapter 294 - 155: Fundamental Formation Diagram (2/3)

Chapter 294: Chapter 155: Fundamental Formation Diagram (2/3)

Bloodlines. Fate Patterns. Essentially, they are all about powers that transcend human nature.

Both methods allow a person to become more powerful in the realm of Inner Strength and later create stronger formations.

But as Mingguang Dust said, the essence of Divine Abnormalities is the formation’s foundation... Adding one or two Divine Abnormalities would be fine if it doesn’t affect the Great Formation, but if it disrupts the balance of the Fundamental Formation Diagram, then the loss would outweigh the gain.

"Indeed, I could cultivate a few more Divine Abnormalities..."

An Jing fell into deep thought, "The strength of my Heavenly Mandate power is definitely sufficient for cultivating Divine Abnormalities, it’s just a matter of how many."

"However, most internal formations in the world are based on five Divine Abnormalities... There might still be some knowledge about six, but formations with seven Divine Abnormalities are probably only within the reach of major powers like the Supreme Imperial Court."

Under the instruction of Mingguang Dust, An Jing had gained a profound understanding of Martial Meridians following Inner Strength.

Martial Meridians are the ’Veins of Heaven and Earth’ forged with martial power within the body, connected to the Heavenly Sea above and the Eight Desolates below, Divine Abnormalities like stars, forming Formation Maps, evolving the vistas of heaven and earth.

Every Martial Meridian cultivation method has a Fundamental Formation Diagram as the basis of its Dharma Gate, and each person would slightly adjust based on their own Divine Abnormalities and the Fundamental Formation Diagram.

An Jing felt, with his talent, slight adjustments wouldn’t be a problem, but finding a strong enough Fundamental Formation Diagram method was the real challenge.

"Doesn’t Taibai Luminous Godly Ban have something similar?"

An Jing asked Sword Spirit, and Subdue Evil denied, "Although it’s similar to later era Martial Arts cultivation methods, Taibai Godly Ban after all is an Immortal Law of Qi Refinement, still a path of cultivating Divine Skills to attain immortality."

"I think investing in the young people of Tianyuan Realm is the right decision, compared to cultivation methods, formations might offer more insights to Martial Arts."

"No rush, then."

An Jing was indeed not in a hurry, he was very young and had plenty of time to learn and grow: "It’s not long until the full mastery of Taibai Luminous Godly Ban Spirit Awakening, I’ll first get used to it, then go buy some Jade Cutting Steel."

An Jing had originally bought six and a half pieces of Jade Cutting Steel, and now he had used up more than four pieces, leaving only two pieces.

Although two pieces were more than enough to finish the last two Divine Prohibitions, An Jing definitely wouldn’t wait to run out before buying more, he had to prepare in advance.

Besides...Taibai Luminous Godly Ban wasn’t just limited to using Jade Cutting Steel.

If he could find better and more useful Metal Spirit Objects, An Jing wouldn’t mind splurging a bit!

"An Jing, such a big commotion, what special cultivation method are you practicing?"

Emerging from the temporary Seclusion Room, Huo Qing was calculating the details of the Earth Vein in order to later elevate the Spirit Gathering Array to ’Triple Layer’.

He saw An Jing’s clothes were tattered and was a bit surprised, "That intense that your clothes are ruined?"

The Spirit Gathering Array of the Great Abyss Scripture, a single layer has a weaker effect, but the highest nine layers’ effect is comparable to a Foundation Establishment Formation.

Six layers also reach the density of industry-grade Earth Vein Spirit Qi, capable of operating Puppetry.

A Triple Layer could match up to a regular Spirit Gathering Array.

Huo Qing had just completed Double Layer, but according to him, with his foundation in formations, the Triple Layer wasn’t too far off.

With Huo Qing’s good physical condition and his energetic focus on studying formations, his learning efficiency was indeed very high.

"It is a cultivation method from our sect."

An Jing looked at his sleeves, which were indeed torn to shreds, he didn’t mind, but Huo Qing went to a box nearby, rummaged through it, and brought over a new set of clothes, "I was thinking of staying here longer, so I brought a few sets of clothes."

"Thanks," An Jing wasn’t shy, he changed into Huo Qing’s clothes, which were a bit big, "Interested in learning?"

"The attributes don’t match, do they?"

Having known each other for so long, Huo Qing wasn’t so restrained. He looked back to calculate the formation details, and, laughing over his shoulder, said, "My Spirit Root is a triplet of earth, wood, and fire, while Iron Hand is of wood and metal, which is why I can learn his wood-attributed formations."

"But your cultivation method appears to be pure gold, probably a top-tier secret technique only those with Heavenly Spiritual Root could cultivate. I definitely can’t manage it."

"Earth and wood?"

For some reason, An Jing’s expression turned strange. "Huo Qing, honestly, I’m afraid I’ve really changed your fate drastically."

"Indeed."

Huo Qing, a former accountant, logistics manager, and part-time driver, didn’t understand the joke about earth and wood but still responded, "For an Array Master, having more types of Spirit Roots actually works better, but this makes it harder to increase strength, so it’s rare to find Array Masters with great personal strength, they all rely on Great Formations."

"Hmm..."

An Jing knew that Taibai Luminous Godly Ban wasn’t a secret technique reserved only for those with Heavenly Spiritual Root; it was more advanced, hence it had fewer restrictions.

An Jing himself had three Spirit Roots: earth, wood, and metal— a bit more earth and wood than Huo Qing’s earth, wood, and fire, and didn’t he revel in the difference?

However, Huo Qing’s comments also gave him a wake-up call, "Subdue Evil, you said that the essence of Embracing the Void’s Martial Arts is in formations... and Huo Qing has a decent physique, mixed Spirit Roots, and he’s an Array Master."

"Investing in his formation studies is one thing... But, if he specialized in Martial Arts instead, could it be better than practicing immortal cultivation techniques?"

"Eh." Subdue Evil also raised his intonation, clearly intrigued, "You know what, you might be onto something really!"

"Right!" An Jing laughed as well, "I told you, besides making money, bilateral trade in the realms should also bring in some gains, and we’re also profiting quite a bit from exchanging cultivation methods."

"Still, earth, wood, fire... such a type of Martial Arts cultivation method isn’t easy to find. I’ll keep an eye out in Embracing the Void; if nothing else, there’s still Endless Heavens, right?"

An Jing had also observed Huo Qing’s progress in Martial Arts, and he advanced faster in Imperial Heaven Method compared to the children at Hanging Fate Manor, thanks to being a cultivator who practiced feeding techniques, which also indicated a solid foundation.

In time, once Huo Qing mastered Imperial Heaven Method, An Jing would transmit to him the Houtu Skills.

Although it was highly unlikely that Huo Qing would comprehend the Son of Heaven Method, let alone Grasping Heavenly Moment, the foundation of Imperial Heaven and Houtu Method was more than enough for him to master any Martial Arts method from Embracing the Void.

If Huo Qing began a cultivation path that allowed him to condense Divine Abnormality through Inner Strength techniques, what would his reaction be as an Array Master?

With this thought, An Jing walked over and patted Huo Qing on the shoulder, causing him to turn around puzzledly.

"Wait and see!" And then Huo Qing heard An Jing confidently say, "Although I can’t have you practice the same secret techniques as me, the sect indeed has many secret techniques. I’ll look for them in a while, maybe I’ll find a few that suit you?"

"Don’t feel like you’re taking advantage of me, either. Some cultivation methods lay unused, gathering dust—that’s the real waste. And if your strength can’t improve, I won’t profit much when I exploit you later."

"What are you saying?" Huo Qing chuckled and said, "You make it sound like I’d be at a disadvantage—An Jing, do you understand the value of secret techniques?"

"If you really can find secret techniques suitable for me, enabling me to reach high-level Qi Refinement or even Foundation Establishment, why would I mind working for you for a lifetime?"

"Haha."

An Jing had no more to say: "Then just wait."

He had brought some Spiritual Objects for Iron Hand to find a market, and with Huo Qing studying the Spirit Gathering Array, An Jing took a round trip only to find that he still needed to go into seclusion for cultivation—after all, with Earth Vein and Spirit Gathering Array, cultivation was faster than in Embracing the Void, so An Jing turned around and went back into seclusion.

But before he secluded himself, observing Huo Qing diligently at his studies, An Jing couldn’t help but think of a few other ’friends.’

"I wonder... how Nian Quan is doing now."

With that thought, although An Jing was curious, he wouldn’t risk making contact and exposing both sides, "With Subdue Evil’s Heavenly River True Intent given to him, his cultivation path should be quite smooth. "