Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 1948: Chapter 1948: Struck Gold

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master glanced at the grand formation imprinted on the spirit stone in Xiao Yi’s hand, nodding frequently.

”Not bad, not bad, not bad.”

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master repeated ”not bad” three times.

”What I laid down earlier was a Supreme Formation, the Heaven-shattering Formation.”

”But I used Primordial Power.”

”Yet you, using Poison Power, turned it into a Heaven-shattering Earth-corrosive Formation, with even greater power.”

”This kind of skillful adaptation is truly impressive.”

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master did not spare any words of praise.

Joy filled Xiao Yi’s eyes, ”The Master of the Main Hall overpraises me.”

With this One Thought Formation technique, his strength would increase again.

”Alright.” The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master smiled and said, ”You are new to the One Thought Formation and need more practice.”

”With practice, mastery becomes seamless.”

”You continue with your training, and I will watch from the side. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me anytime.”

”Yes.” Xiao Yi nodded.

The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master moved to the side.

Xiao Yi stood where he was, continuing his cultivation.

The Heaven-shattering Earth-corrosive Formation on the spirit stone in his hand was still maintained.

But within a few seconds, the spiritual energy on the spirit stone was exhausted, and the grand formation vanished with a roar.

Thinking back, the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master had also used an ordinary spirit stone.

And the Water Dao Formation imprinted on it far exceeded the Supreme Formation.

Yet the spiritual energy’s drainage on that stone was much slower, lasting at least several hours.

This was something the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master did casually.

It was evident the gap between him and the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master was immense.

Xiao Yi took out another spirit stone, held it in his hand, and with his thoughts, Poison Power flowed through his hand, forming a grand formation.

Array Masters are considered the most unique among various professions.

In terms of direct combat, Array Masters are not significantly stronger than ordinary experts.

In fact, since Array Masters specialize in the Formation Dao, they are not as proficient in common martial techniques, meaning their direct combat ability is somewhat inferior to ordinary martial artists.

Let alone being a match for elite Demon Hunters, Asura Warriors, or Black Mages, or Soul Masters.

However, if an Array Master is given enough preparation time,

the power they can unleash far surpasses any other profession, including Soul Masters and Asura Warriors.

Great formations can harness the power of heaven and earth, and draw upon the force of all things.

With the formation set in advance, an Array Master at the level of a Martial Arts Great Power can kill a Supreme Expert; an Array Master of supreme caliber can even slay a Legendary Expert.

This is the terrifying aspect of grand formations.

The Heavenly Mechanism Hall encompasses all Array Masters, and it is named ’Heavenly Mechanism’ precisely because formations wield the power to overturn heaven and earth, even glimpsing into their profound mysteries.

During the ancient wars, Shura Warriors, Flame Hall Warriors, and Demon Hunters often fought fiercely and valiantly.

Wind Masters of the Wind Shattering Hall were known for their strategic foresight.

Additionally, Soul Masters and Black Mages had their mysterious means of killing invisibly.

But when it comes to Array Masters, they almost always turn the tide and achieve the impossible, creating miracles.

It is assumed that, in true combat, if an Array Master is granted enough time, the power they can exert will far exceed any other profession.

And the only downside of an Array Master is the time needed to set up formations.

In life-and-death battles, no one gives an Array Master the time to set up formations.

Now, if this One Thought Formation is mastered thoroughly, a single thought can create a formation; Xiao Yi believes his strength will rise once more.

As for the One Thought Formation, it’s not that other martial artists or Array Masters haven’t thought of it.

But if a martial artist releases Primordial Power, it quickly disperses into the heavens unless transformed into something like Sword Qi or flames.

Previously, Xiao Yi’s technique required that after mobilizing Primordial Power, if held in hand, it promptly needed conversion into powers like Sword Qi, flames, or Gang Wind.

Otherwise, the mere Primordial Power quickly dissipates.

But when used in Imprint Formations, after Primordial Power is gathered, it is forcibly engraved into a formation.

By the time the Primordial Power is about to dissipate, the formation is complete, and the power is instantly locked within to sustain the formation.

Although it seems simple, this requires extremely high proficiency in controlling Primordial Power.

At least a martial artist at the Peak of Supreme has such a level of power control.

Being beyond Supreme, one commands Supreme Primordial Power, and upon reaching the Peak of Supreme, control is natural and sophisticated.

Nonetheless, even if a Supreme Peak Array Master can start learning One Thought Formation, complete mastery is extremely difficult.

Moreover, as the formation gets harder, the mental control in engraving it becomes incredibly challenging.

Like a single word.

Ordinary formations involve a few strokes.

Supreme formations involve dozens to hundreds of strokes.

Legendary formations involve thousands, even tens of thousands of strokes.

This is the difference.

It is not merely a matter of power control but also severely tests an Array Master’s mental strength over time.

However, Xiao Yi is an exception.

His control over Primordial Power was already exceptional to the point of perfection.

Whether as a Sword Dao Demon or Fire Control genius, both showed his exceptional control over his power.

As for mental endurance and the guidance of mind, his repeated extreme training and sleepless missions of slaying demon beasts and eradicating evil cultivators have honed him to a frightening degree.

This allowed him to instantly grasp the One Thought Formation technique upon first learning it.

If this spread, it would make the old monsters in the Heavenly Mechanism Hall, who have been famous for millennia, exceedingly ashamed.

At this moment, Xiao Yi took out one spirit stone after another, forming formations with each thought.

An hour later, his actions abruptly ceased.

On the side, the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master watched Xiao Yi’s increasingly ’skillful’ actions, nodding repeatedly.

”A monster, truly a supreme monster, no, an abnormal monster.”

”Learning the One Thought Formation isn’t easy, yet upon first touching it, he immediately succeeded and continues practicing effortlessly without weariness or complaints.”

”Tsk tsk, I’ve found a treasure this time.”

Full of joy, the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master looked at Xiao Yi, who suddenly stopped his actions, with slight curiosity and asked, ”Boy, what’s the matter?”

”Is there anything unclear?”

Xiao Yi shook his head and looked towards the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master, ”The spirit stones are used up.”

Xiao Yi’s normal cultivation items were scarce to begin with.

The spirit stones used during practice earlier were leftovers, thus limited in quantity.

”Oh.” The Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master chuckled, ”I thought it was something else.”

”Here you go.”

A flash of light appeared from the Heavenly Mechanism Palace Master’s hand, and a Qiankun Bag appeared out of thin air.

”As for spirit stones, I have plenty.”

”Is a single spirit vein enough?”

As he spoke, another Universe Ring was taken out, ”Here are ten spirit veins, use them first.”

”If they run out, come to me for more.”

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