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Chapter 124 Seen Through
Chapter 124 I was seen through
It's true what they say: you only realize how little you know when you need it!
If you didn't work hard in your past life, you'll only regret it in this one!
Just as Xiao Chong was regretting not having seriously studied various Taoist formations in his previous life, the Five Elements Formation set up by Hengshan with the Five Directions Formation Flags had already played a significant role.
The ochre-colored light curtain, crystal clear, enveloped a section of the city wall over five hundred feet long. Illuminated by the candlelight atop the city wall, the edges of the light curtain emitted a dazzling, multicolored halo, so beautiful it was almost unbearable to look at.
Through the thin light curtain, one could clearly see the every move of the beasts outside the city.
"flutter!"
The stronger Star Soul Beast was the most energetic and caught off guard by the suddenly rising light barrier, crashing headfirst into it.
The light screen trembled almost imperceptibly, and gently dented at the point of contact with the Star Soul Beast, sending it flying before returning to its original state.
"Puff! Puff! Puff!"
The Star Soul Beasts that followed closely behind saw what had happened to the Star Soul Beast in front, but they were running too fast and had no time to stop. They all crashed into the light barrier, were thrown back, and fell, feeling dizzy and disoriented.
The connection was struck, and the light screen emitted a series of light tremors before returning to its original state. However, upon closer inspection, it could be noticed that the color of the light screen seemed to have dimmed slightly.
Indeed extraordinary; judging by this formation, it should hold out until dawn without much trouble. Xiao Chong was so captivated by the Five Elements Formation that he momentarily forgot the heart-wrenching pain he had just felt.
Seeing that Xiao Chong was engrossed in watching, Hengshan quietly came to his side and said smugly, "How about it? Is this formation passable?"
"It's alright." Xiao Chong nodded, replying as he looked at the array. "However, the energy in the array is being consumed quite quickly. If it can't be replenished, there might be problems by tomorrow morning."
"You can see the key point?" Yokoyama was taken aback when Xiao Chong pointed out the key point in just one sentence.
Originally, in the Tianyun Continent, the theory of the Five Elements was only circulated among some top families with profound foundations, and ordinary cultivators and small families rarely heard of it.
In Hengshan's eyes, Xiao Chong came from the Xiao family of Feiyue City, which was a tiny force, not even a third-rate family.
Therefore, he was truly surprised that Xiao Chong could see through the key to the Five Elements Formation. However, when he thought of the old monster behind Xiao Chong, he didn't find it so strange.
Even if a cultivator who has lived for a thousand years is just a martial artist and not a formation master, he must have heard of the Five Elements theory.
After thinking it through, Hengshan looked somewhat gloomy and said, "What you said is absolutely right. With the defensive capabilities of this Five Elements Formation, it can only hold out until dawn."
The array flags used for setting up the formation were all crafted by the array master Shi Xing, and they contained a portion of the power that could not be replenished. Once this power was exhausted, the formation would become useless.
Hmm? Why does what they say differ from what I know? I've never heard of such a formation method, where some power is sealed inside beforehand, rendering it useless after use. What's the difference between that and a disposable device?
Unable to contain his curiosity, Xiao Chong asked, "Why not rely on the principles of mutual generation and restraint of the Five Elements to allow it to transform the primordial energy of heaven and earth on its own, so as to achieve a cyclical and everlasting effect?"
"The Five Elements, mutual generation and mutual restraint? What does that mean?" Yokoyama opened his mouth wide, looking as bewildered as an ignorant child.
“The so-called mutual generation of the five elements is that metal generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates…” Xiao Chong suddenly stopped here and asked, “Brother Heng, have you not even heard of the most basic mutual generation and restraint of the five elements?”
Yokoyama was completely dumbfounded.
It's true that top-tier families have a tradition of the Five Elements, but that's limited to the basic attributes of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. For example, metal is associated with killing and destruction, while wood is associated with growth and development. When did the principle of mutual generation and restraint come into being?
Even the most skilled array master in the clan wouldn't know this, let alone someone like myself. Could it be the latest discovery of the old monster behind them?
Although Yokoyama was still a bit dazed, he knew the immeasurable value of this, so almost instinctively he said, "Brother, please continue. I am all ears."
"I learned a little bit when I was young, but I've forgotten it all now," Xiao Chong said dismissively without even blinking.
What a joke! How could I so easily impart such profound knowledge to others! I'd rather keep it all to myself than tell you until I've received enough benefits.
Xiao Chong's mood finally improved completely, and he smiled like a fox that had discovered a chicken coop.
It seems that although the Tianyun Continent is connected to the world I originally lived in, many things are not fully developed.
The simple principle of the Five Elements' mutual generation and restraint was commonplace in my previous life; any blind fortune teller could spout it all to you. How come it has become a scarce resource here?
Xiao Chong grew happier and happier as he thought about it, almost to the point of dancing with joy. In his eyes, Hengshan was clearly a lamb stripped naked and waiting to be slaughtered.
Seeing Xiao Chong's smug expression, Hengshan felt his teeth itch and wished he could punch Xiao Chong's nose and break it.
After holding back for a while, Yokoyama gritted his teeth and asked, "Speak up, how much benefit do you want before you tell me frankly?"
Xiao Chong chuckled lightly, feigning nonchalance, and said, "Brother Heng, what are you saying? I really can't remember. Besides, I'm the kind of person who's only interested in money..."
Stop pretending! I saw right through you! You're not just greedy for money, you're greedy for rare stones!
Yokoyama nearly ground his teeth to powder, then interrupted, "As long as you're willing to talk, brother, name your price. I doubt there's much in this world that my Yoko family can't do."
Uh, okay, you figured it out. But let's just leave it at that, can we not be so blunt?
Xiao Chong thought about it seriously and decided that he had to get on the Heng family's big ship no matter what. So he said without any politeness, "Brother Heng doesn't understand the way of formations, so it's no use telling you."
If I manage to escape the Southern Wilderness this time, I will naturally pay you a visit and have a thorough exchange with your clan's array masters. Just remember your words from today, Brother Heng.”
Yokoyama knew he was a complete novice when it came to array formations. Even if Xiao Chong explained it to him, he could only barely remember it. When he returned to his clan and relayed it back to them, there was a high possibility that his understanding would differ and cause some deviations.
It must be understood that in the path of cultivation, a slight error can lead to a disastrous outcome; the slightest carelessness is unacceptable. If one were to act carelessly, the losses would outweigh the gains.
Thinking of this, Hengshan cupped his hands and said, "Then it's settled. Once this matter is settled, I will be waiting for you in the clan. I hope you won't break your promise. I thank you in advance."
After speaking, he bowed deeply again.