Chapter 1430: Breaking the Formation

The Two-Spirit Heaven-Supporting Formation, a ninth-grade defensive formation, was set up by Ancestor Zhang. Even a Saint Domain Ninth Layer cultivator would find it difficult to break in. The formation gathers energy, forming a dragon-tiger momentum, hence it is also called the Dragon-Tiger Formation. Its flaws: first, it consumes a tremendous amount of spiritual energy; second, the center of the formation is maintained by a dragon spirit and a tiger spirit, which allows the formation to be flexible and variable but also makes it susceptible to spiritual influence; third...

Information about the formation and its flaws flooded into his mind.

There were seventeen flaws in total.

A ninth-grade formation already possessed its own sentient spirit. Only by suppressing this spirit could the formation, like a plant, grow stronger over time. Even if there were flaws, they were not something ordinary people could detect, let alone break.

This level of formation ranked among the top even among ninth-grade formations...

Without seeing it, he wouldn't have known; only now did he realize how powerful it truly was.

Although he had never studied books on ninth-grade formations, this formation before him surpassed his imagination in both its variations and its power.

Let me study it a bit...

Just as he was about to examine it closely, the old man who had spoken earlier came up to him and clasped his hands in greeting.

You two, please hand over your storage rings. Rest assured, we will seal them in your presence. We won't open them or inspect them, and we will return them immediately when you leave...

Hand over the rings?

Zhang Xuan frowned.

This item had never left his side. Before even entering the Zhang family, they wanted him to hand it over—wasn't that too overbearing?

Indeed, this is a rule of the Zhang family. To enter the formation, you must seal away your belongings. Rest assured, the Zhang family has everything you might need. Once you familiarize yourself, you can use them. There's no need to worry!

The old man nodded.

This isn't a rule set by the Zhang family alone. Some holy lands have similar restrictions. Any outsider must remove their ring, and they can't even bring in their own sword...

Seeing his displeased expression, Jian Qinsheng took off his own ring, gently tossed it into the old man's palm, and nodded.

He had been here before and knew the rules.

Not only the Zhang family, but also some holy lands, such as the headquarters of the Master Teacher Academy, required one to remove their ring before entering.

First, it showed respect; second, it eliminated potential threats and prevented accidents.

It was said that years ago, a master teacher was taken hostage by a spirit race member, who used a folded space to store a spirit race army, causing a major power to suffer heavy losses and nearly be wiped out.

As the foremost family on the continent, the Zhang family was no different from some holy lands. Even if they weren't afraid of such tactics, they still needed to be cautious.

What if I don't want to leave it?

Watching the old man take the ring and seal it without inspecting it, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but frown.

His ring contained the head of the ruthless man, the ruins of Qiuwu Palace, and many secrets... Many of them could not be leaked!

Although the other party said they would seal it, not having it by his side made it hard to avoid accidents. Moreover, if a conflict arose with them inside, they might secretly inspect it, and he would face even greater trouble.

It wasn't that he didn't trust them, but in his impression, the Zhang family was simply too despicable to be trusted.

A guest is a guest. If you don't want to leave it, that's fine. As long as you can pass the 'Formation Challenge' without being attacked, you can bring your things in!

The old man didn't get angry but spoke calmly.

It seemed there were many who didn't want to leave their rings, and he had dealt with this many times before—he was experienced.

Formation Challenge?

Zhang Xuan was puzzled.

It's like this. The Zhang family's protective formation, when activated, not only defends against powerful experts but can also detect items containing spatial abilities. Such items are not allowed in. Forcing them through will result in suppression and attack, which even a Saint Domain Ninth Layer expert can hardly withstand. The Formation Challenge means bringing these items and entering directly!

Jian Qinsheng said.

As they spoke, another person arrived on a flying sacred beast. Like Zhang Xuan, he was unwilling to hand over his ring and strode toward the formation.

He's an elder from the Empire Alliance, with strength similar to mine!

Recognizing the man, Jian Qinsheng lowered his voice.

Whoosh!

As soon as the elder entered the formation, blazing flames erupted around him. A fiery golden dragon descended from the sky, its sharp claws pressing down as if to crush space itself.

Unexpectedly, the formation's power was so immense. The elder's face showed a hint of panic. He raised his wrist, and a long sword appeared, sending sword energy in all directions.

Admittedly, the elder's strength was formidable. Even the Hell Azure Dragon would have to dodge temporarily and couldn't face him head-on.

However, even so, he was too weak against the fiery dragon. In less than two exchanges, he was struck on the head, fell straight from the air, and crashed to the ground, charred black.

Under the flame's attack, his storage ring also exploded directly, scattering treasures all over the ground, many of which were damaged, causing great loss.

The formation stopped and returned to its original state. An old man from the Zhang family came over expressionlessly.

Without the ring, you can enter freely now...

After resting for a while and recovering some energy, the elder walked inside with a grim face.

Indeed, the formation no longer attacked him.

Master Zhang, just hand over the ring. It's only a sword competition; they will prepare suitable swords. You don't need to worry about lacking weapons...

Seeing this, Jian Qinsheng's face also turned pale, and he turned to speak.

That elder's strength was similar to his, yet he couldn't even withstand two moves in the formation and was beaten miserably. If he went in, it would likely be the same. This young man, even if his swordsmanship was extraordinary, his cultivation was far too low. If he tried to force his way in, it would be even worse!

Whether you hand over the ring or take the challenge is up to you. However, the Zhang family will not be responsible for the consequences!

The old man looked over again, his expression indifferent.

He was confident that this young man would know how to choose.

Having just seen a Saint Domain Eighth Layer super expert struck down miserably, he should understand that personal strength could not possibly contend with the Zhang family's great formation.

Not responsible for the consequences? Are you sure?

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xuan looked up.

I am sure!

Can you make the decisions?

Ahem, Master Zhang, this is the Zhang family's Third Elder, Zhang Wuchen, a man of high status... Since he says so, he can naturally make the decisions!

Jian Qinsheng explained.

Third Elder of the Zhang family? That's a fairly high position...

Acknowledging this, Zhang Xuan smiled slightly. Since you can make decisions and have said the Zhang family won't be responsible for the consequences, then I've decided... I'll take the Formation Challenge!

Elders are ranked by strength and authority. Being the Third Elder, this man's status in the Zhang family must be considerable. He already had the right to speak and make decisions.

The Formation Challenge?

Jian Qinsheng's face turned pale, full of anxiety. Master Zhang... think twice!