Chaotic Formation
Formations that weren’t frequently maintained could lose a spiritual energy line. In some cases, they would just become dysfunctional. Large-scale and peculiar formations, on the other hand, would start to behave in ways that weren’t projected, hence the term “chaotic formation”.
Inexperienced talisman masters and formation casters never ventured into chaotic formations for there was no telling what might happen. Ku Mu once recounted coming across a Spirit Collection Formation that had lost a line. If anyone stepped into that one, it’d suck their blood and spiritual energy until they were a sack of skin. One could’ve found an opportunity to destroy the formation foundation or core. Alternatively, they could’ve restored the missing spiritual energy line.
“I should not need to explain what a chaotic formation is given your professions. I sent several people out to deal with it, but they never returned. In that light, I am hoping you two can help me.”
“It is my honour to be of service to you, Young Master Budai. I alone can handle it, though. I think Greater Heaven Caster Lu is not needed.” Zhou Jinglin gave Greater Heaven Caster Lu a snide look.
“Hmph.”
“Talisman Master Zhou, I do not mean to question your skills with talismans. Howbeit, the formation was not cast using talismans. That is why I believe Greater Heaven Caster Lu’s assistance is compulsory. I shall pay you a million spirit stones each if you can help me.”
The handsome offer would reflect the difficulty involved. Hence, Greater Heaven Caster Lu inquired, “Would I be able to trouble you to explain what formation is giving you such a hard time and who cast it?”
“I am not sure who cast it. As this is our sect secret, I can only show it to you if you accept my offer. Furthermore, I can only allow you to bring one assistant with you, at most.” Tian Budai glanced in Mu Yu’s direction.
Greater Heaven Caster Lu mulled over the offer for a while prior to nodding. “All right, I shall help you.”
Zhou Jinglin had no reason to refuse, either.
“Great. Please spend the night here, and we will make our way there tomorrow morning.”
Accommodation-wise, they were provided with their own courtyards.
Once Celestial Star Sect’s people left, Greater Heaven Caster Lu grumbled, “I’ll show Talisman Sect not to mess with us.”
Nobody dared to utter a word in case they said something they shouldn’t have. Greater Heaven Caster Lu was a gentleman, but a scorned man was always terrifying.
“Feng Mu, join me tomorrow. You can learn from seeing formations’ essence. Don’t go too far tomorrow, however, as it’s dangerous. Stray too far, and I won’t be able to protect you,” stated Greater Heaven Caster Lu.
“Understood, Greater Heaven Caster Lu.” Mu Yu was distracted with something else. He lingered for a moment and asked, “Greater Heaven Caster Lu, I have a question. What is the tracking talisman Tian Budai mentioned?”
“It’s an unsavoury idea Talisman Sect came up with; it’s garbage. If you want to track someone with it, you need to stick the talisman onto something the target touched within the last seven days. Once the target is within ten kilometres of the talisman, it will detect you. The formation I cast on the jade pieces puts it to shame. Seeing that jerk Tian Budai’s smile aggravates me. What does his grudge with True God’s disciple even have to do with me?”
Realising he was in the presence of disciples, Greater Heaven Caster Lu cleared his throat and toned down his speech. “Cursing is not nice. Just… work hard. Don’t let Talisman Sect beat you. They’ve continued to revolutionise over the years, so we also need to start thinking outside the box. It’s unfortunate that the shy disciple won’t reveal themself. I can’t wrap my head around what there is to be shy about. Are they waiting for me to get on my knees and beg?”
Greater Heaven Caster Lu tried heaving his stress off his chest. “One of you three wouldn’t happen to be the one, would you?”
Ai Xiao, Ding Bo, Zhao Lianggong and Liu Yangze shook their heads.
“For god sake, must I force every Heaven Stage disciple up to the formation tablet? Far out.”
Mu Yu was glad he didn’t need to worry about Shadow Syndicate finding him since he had been at Formation Sect for over a month.
Mu Yu stayed with Greater Heaven Caster Lu while the others returned to Formation Sect. They already contributed what they could. Mu Yu was able to keep his boiling rage in check when he met Tian Budai the next morning.
In an attempt to mock Greater Heaven Caster Lu, Zhou Jinglin brought a Primordial Infant Realm assistant with him. His assistant, Hu Shi, flaunted his Primordial Infant Realm Sixth Layer qi in Mu Yu’s face upon first meeting; however, Greater Heaven Caster Lu shielded Mu Yu.
“Greater Heaven Caster Lu, are you trying to get him killed? He’s only at Foundation Establishment Realm. Oh, I forgot, you have hundreds of bunglers left, ahahaha,” ridiculed Zhou Jinglin.
“Say that one more time!”
“You have good jokes, Greater Heaven Caster Zhou. All of us Foundation Establishment Realm disciples have our own means of protecting ourselves,” Mu Yu finally verbalised. “We Foundation Establishment Realm formation casters perform on par with your Primordial Infant Realm talisman masters. Greater Heaven Caster Lu is a veteran at handling chaotic formations, so he is not worried about my safety. To the contrary, you seem unsure about your abilities. I cannot see another reason for you to bring a long a Primordial Infant Realm assistant.”
“I completely agree. Greater Heaven Caster Zhou, are you brave enough to challenge a chaotic formation with a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple?” Greater Heaven Caster Lu gave Mu Yu a pat of approval.
“I wouldn’t want a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple as my assistant.”
Zhou Jinglin and Mu Yu engaged in an intense staring contest, neither backing down.
“Let us put aside our differences to prioritise the formation. I hope you two can work together to help me. Let us be on our way now,” voiced Tian Budai.
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