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Chapter 1032: Chapter 1031: The Eighteen Golden Arhat Formation

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The egg on the ”Sealing Demon Cliff” has been sealed for millions of years, and only now there are faint signs of it being about to hatch. It truly feels unimaginable and unbelievable; however, this is the fact. The Martial Arts World is vast and boundless, infinitely mysterious, with many things and events beyond people’s imagination, forcing people to be shocked, to believe...

Ye Tianchen and Master Fang Yi were both floating in mid-air above the ”Sealing Demon Cliff,” looking at the egg sealed on the cliff face, halfway up the mountain. Both of them had serious expressions, especially Ye Tianchen, who was hearing such a tale for the first time. Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he probably wouldn’t believe it either—that an egg had been sealed for millions of years, and now it’s showing signs of emergence. The complex runes on this egg are indeed profound, as if they can summon the power of stars to protect it strongly. It has only a barely perceptible crack which requires the full concentration of divine thought power to detect. Nonetheless, just a slight tremor of this egg is enough to shake the mountains and make the earth move. What would happen if it truly hatches?

”These complex and profound runes seem to have grown together with this egg, rigidly protecting it and providing it with some mysterious and powerful force. Otherwise, this egg couldn’t have been preserved for millions of years. I really don’t know what kind of ancient fierce bird is inside this egg...” Master Fang Yi couldn’t help but say.

”Hmm, these runes are crucial; they are the main components protecting this egg and also the source of power for it, kind of like a powerful formation. Now that this egg has a tiny crack, less than a hundred years or as many as ten thousand years should see it hatch,” Ye Tianchen said with furrowed brows.

”Let’s go; I hope Master Ye you can master the formation the high monk of our Buddhist Sect used to seal this egg millions of years ago before the egg hatches. Otherwise, I dare not imagine what might happen...” Master Fang Yi sighed and said.

”Master, don’t worry too much. Though this egg is powerful, it hasn’t hatched yet. We must have confidence. Since the Buddhist Sect has chosen me to resolve this matter, and I have been favored by the Buddhist Sect, I will do my utmost,” Ye Tianchen said confidently with a smile.

Master Fang Yi was taken aback and couldn’t help but look at Ye Tianchen. He genuinely held Ye Tianchen in high regard. In the years before Ye Tianchen appeared, he and Brother Fang Zheng would come here every decade to take a look, becoming more and more shocked and worried each time, leaving with troubled expressions without exception. Yet Ye Tianchen, though evidently shocked as well, could still have such confidence in an instant. This couldn’t be faked, nor was it mere bravado, but rather stems from one’s character and persistence. Ye Tianchen is indeed extraordinary.

”Master Ye, for saying this, I, on behalf of the Buddhist Sect, and even all beings under heaven, offer you our gratitude here!” Master Fang Yi earnestly said to Ye Tianchen.

”Master, you flatter me. I am not that great, but since the Buddhist Sect has been kind to me and Master Fang Zheng is someone I have always respected, I won’t ignore this!” Ye Tianchen nodded in acknowledgment.

This egg is truly extraordinary, having been passed down from millions of years ago, even tracing back to ancient times. Back then, the Ancient Alien Race was immensely powerful with many species. According to Master Fang Yi, this egg contains a fierce bird species from ancient times. But which fierce bird is it, exactly? It’s unknown. Yet, Ye Tianchen knows the fierce bird inside the egg harbors an undying hatred against the Buddhist Sect. In the past, a high monk from the Buddhist Sect exterminated this species and sealed the egg for millions of years. Such hatred cannot be resolved, and since the Ancient Alien Race is inherently ferocious, feeding on humans, and the high monks of the Buddhist Sect belong to the Human Clan, it could potentially evolve into a grudge between the Ancient Alien Race and the Human Clan. If so, not only would the Buddhist Sect be in difficulty, but the Human Clan might face a storm of bloodshed. Therefore, Master Fang Yi’s concerns are very justified.

”Master Ye, please follow me. I will show you something. I hope you can comprehend the essence of this sealing formation from it,” Master Fang Yi said after some thought.

”Alright!” Ye Tianchen nodded.

Following Master Fang Yi, Ye Tianchen didn’t fly down the ”Sealing Demon Cliff,” but continued to ascend. It took over half an hour to reach the top of the ”Sealing Demon Cliff.” To Ye Tianchen’s surprise, there was a flat stone terrace at the top of the cliff. On this terrace stood several steles like individuals standing there. Ye Tianchen counted them and found there were exactly eighteen stele shaped like people. He felt it was quite peculiar to have eighteen human-shaped steles here.

”This Sealing Demon Cliff wasn’t formed naturally but was created by an ancient high monk of our Buddhist Sect to seal this egg. To perform one of the most powerful sealing arts of our Buddhist Sect, he specifically split a massive mountain in half and moved it to this location in Song Mountain Ancient Martial World. These eighteen human-shaped steles correspond to one of our Buddhist Sect’s most powerful sealing formations...” Master Fang Yi said.

”The most powerful sealing formation of the Buddhist Sect?” Ye Tianchen asked in surprise.

”Indeed, this formation is called the ’Eighteen Golden Arhat Array,’ one of the most powerful sealing formations in our Buddhist Sect. It’s also recorded in the Yijin Jing, which you may not have closely examined,” Master Fang Yi said while looking at the eighteen human-shaped steles.

Ye Tianchen thought for a moment. Indeed, he had memorized the entire ”Yijin Jing” cultivation treasure thoroughly, but the content recorded in this treasure was so vast. It included not only the cultivation of Martial Arts True Qi and Martial Arts Divine Skill but also involved formation cultivation and even refining pills. It was indeed so profound and extensive that Ye Tianchen now understood why the Yijin Jing is hailed as the first cultivation immortal scripture in the Martial Arts World. It is well-deserved, as the contents are extremely profound. Even devoting one’s entire life to comprehending it may not yield much understanding. Ye Tianchen had long had this feeling. In the ”Yijin Jing,” it was divided into five main Chapters:

1. Cultivation Method of Martial Arts True Qi; 2. Martial Arts Divine Skill; 3. Martial Arts Formation; 4. Martial Arts Pill; 5. Alternative Chapter.

Given Ye Tianchen’s talent, he had exerted all his efforts to comprehend it, never allowing himself to slack when having time. However, over a year had passed since he inherited the ”Yijin Jing,” and he felt he had only learned a little. Even the cultivation method of Martial Arts True Qi and Martial Arts Divine Skill had already given Ye Tianchen a headache. Cultivation wasn’t easy; as for the subsequent Martial Arts Formation, Martial Arts Pill, and the Alternative Chapter, he truly didn’t have the energy to study them. Therefore, he simply didn’t know about the several most powerful sealing formations of the Buddhist Sect.

The Eighteen Golden Arhat Array is one of the most powerful sealing formations of the Buddhist Sect, composed of eighteen golden arhats. Each golden arhat is inherently connected, which, when mobilized, bring eighteen powerful divine forces to bear a seal. To break this sealing formation, one must defeat all eighteen golden arhats. Otherwise, it is impossible to break this sealing formation. To simultaneously defeat the eighteen formidable golden arhats would be a daunting task, which is where the strength of this formation lies. The eighteen mysterious sealing powers are hard to break all at once.

Ye Tianchen sat cross-legged on the spot, with the Martial Arts Formation Chapter of the ”Yijin Jing” appearing in his mind, where he found the records of the Eighteen Golden Arhat Array. After studying the incantations of this formation, Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but take a deep breath. It was truly profound and extensive. Understanding it thoroughly in a short time would be very challenging, befitting one of the most powerful sealing formations of the Buddhist Sect. When the high monk of the Buddhist Sect used such a powerful formation to seal this egg, it seems there was a reason and an understanding of the egg’s extraordinary nature, thus delaying its hatching to buy a chance for survival for the Buddhist Sect and the Human Clan.

”Master, I’ve studied the cultivation skill of the Eighteen Golden Arhats Formation. It’s extremely profound, requiring at least several hundred years, or several thousand to tens of thousands or even longer... I possibly cannot master this formation...” Ye Tianchen shook his head, speaking honestly to Master Fang Yi.

Master Fang Yi nodded, understanding it was not Ye Tianchen’s talent or qualities at fault. The highest and most powerful sealing formations of the Buddhist Sect were naturally not easily comprehended. The understanding and cultivation of formations are unlike those of Martial Arts True Qi and Martial Arts Divine Skill. Formation cultivation requires repeated practice and deduction, only possibly being mastered under the right circumstances. It’s not something that can be cultivated overnight.

”Master Ye’s wisdom is deep, backed by strong perseverance, and coupled with your good fortune and blessings, I believe you can master it. Moreover, the reason I brought you here is that on these eighteen human-shaped steles, there are paintings depicting how our ancient monk predecessors exterminated this Ancient Alien Race and used the Eighteen Golden Arhats Formation to completely seal this egg!” Master Fang Yi said to Ye Tianchen with great hope. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)