Chapter 1186: Formation Breaking?
The plain is covered with tender green grass.
In the distance, one can see some birds and animals foraging on the open land.
Someone had fenced off some areas, with signs reading certain protection areas.
Xia Liu and his companions completely ignored the signs, landing directly on the open plain.
"Have we arrived?"
Countless disciples looked bewildered at the scene ahead.
They all knew that the five great Immortal Sects were protected by formations.
But this endless open land... it was unlikely the Xuantian Sect was within, right?
No formation could possibly be this daunting.
Moreover, looking at the tracks on the ground, vehicles had recently driven over this plain.
If there were formations, they could probably be detected.
Once discovered by the masses, countless people would come to explore.
"Ten miles ahead, there's a spirit formation aura, but it differs from ordinary spirit formations."
Xia Liu relaxed a bit; he had encountered many formations recently.
The auras of the formations were distinct, mapping out knowledge that flashed through his mind.
Speaking of who knows the most about formations present, it should be Xia Liu.
If he had the suitable magic artifact, he could even set up a formation.
Not to mention the clan protection formation, he could definitely create a small attack formation now.
"Daoist Fellow Xia, your skills are indeed impressive, being able to sense a formation ten miles away."
Wang Liang was a bit surprised by Xia Liu's reminder.
Indeed, that place was the entrance and exit to the Xuantian Sect.
Yet, for someone who hadn't been to Xuantian Sect to specify the location of the formation, it was extraordinary.
Liu Junxin glanced at Liu Hong, suppressing the words he had organized in his mind.
He didn't believe Xia Liu found the location of the formation by his own skills.
Liu Hong had entered the Xuantian Sect before.
Knowing the location of the formation might have been because Liu Hong told him.
Liu Hong naturally didn't know what Liu Junxin was thinking.
He had no doubt about Xia Liu's abilities.
Ever since Xia Liu returned with Ghost Su's head,
Liu Hong's faith in Xia Liu was unwavering.
"This formation differs from other Immortal Sects; the specific circumstances require careful study to understand."
Liu Hong couldn't explain the formation to Xia Liu.
Because he had only passed through it twice in the past.
Those two times, he barely grasped the essence of the formation.
Among the five great Immortal Sects, the Mountain Protection Dharma Formation of the Xuantian Sect should be the strongest and most mysterious.
"Indeed, back then, Xuantian Sect declared that anyone who could break the Mountain Protection Dharma Formation would be gifted ten spiritual artifacts, but no one could achieve it."
"I have heard of this news as well."
Liu Junxin nodded; what Wang Liang said was true.
This highlighted the pride of Xuantian Sect.
"Since no one can break this formation, is everyone here today planning to collaborate for a forcible formation break?"
"Daoist Fellow Xia is right. When Daoist Fellow Liu came to our Immeasurable Sect to discuss this, we concluded that this method was viable, requiring three cultivators at the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation, along with approximately ten at the fourteenth level. The formation could not withstand this."
Three cultivators at the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation!
Hearing Wang Liang say this, Liu Hong immediately understood his intent.
This was different from their previous talks.
Previously, at Immeasurable Sect, Liu Hong suggested that just two fifteenth-level cultivators, along with a dozen fourteenth-level cultivators, could forcibly break the formation.
Now Wang Liang had prematurely suggested needing three fifteenth-level cultivators.
He intends for Xia Liu to reveal his cultivation level!
A truly cunning old fox.
When there was no chance at King's Canyon, he still found a way to have Xia Liu reveal his cultivation here.
Liu Hong was unsure of Xia Liu's cultivation at the fifteenth level.
If he were to unseal and succumb to evil, could anyone present survive?
Even Sage Qingjue, one of the top cultivators in the world, couldn't suppress it.
Liu Hong wasn't confident about facing an evil-succumbed Xia Liu.
Even with Wang Liang and everyone present combined, they couldn't withstand Xia Liu.
Today, his daughter wasn't here due to previous events; if Xia Liu succumbed to evil, no one could stop him.
"That's definitely no problem, as long as Daoist Fellow Xia, Sect Master Wang, and Elder Liu deliver a fierce assault from the front, we cultivators at the fourteenth level of Qi Cultivation can undoubtedly contribute."
Liu Junxin agreed with Wang Liang's statement.
This time, he was eager to see if Xia Liu's prowess in killing a fifteenth-level Qi Cultivation cultivator was real or not!
Subsequently, everyone present shifted their gaze to Xia Liu.
He had been a key figure before and remained so now.
Unlike other sects, Qingyun Disciples looked at Xia Liu with respect and reverence.
The sight of Xia Liu when he succumbed to evil was unforgettable for them.
Tossing Ghost Su's head from miles away—such a heroic figure was unbeatable!
"Forcibly breaking the formation should only be a last resort. What I mean is that formations indeed have formation eyes, offering a chance to break the formation."
Under all eyes, Xia Liu slowly looked up, scanning the scene.
Such a calm demeanor was beyond typical fourteenth-level cultivators.
"Oh? Daoist Fellow Xia, do you mean we should break the Xuantian Sect's formation to enter?"
Liu Junxin's eyes immediately lit up.
He seemed to have discovered a new world.
Since ancient times, who has ever broken the Mountain Protection Formation of the Xuantian Sect?
If there were, it wouldn't have been recorded in history.
Breaking the Xuantian Sect's formation would require at least a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation.
Otherwise, no one could smartly break the formation.
The only way to break through Xuantian Sect's formation is by force!
A collaboration of cultivators at the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation with those at the fourteenth level.
Doing so would overwhelm even a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator's formation.
"This hasn't been determined yet; if possible, breaking the formation is the goal."
Xia Liu couldn't speak definitively. Previously, Xuantian Sect confidently stated that anyone breaking the formation would get ten spiritual artifacts.
This alone showed the terrifying nature of the formation.
Without truly understanding and breaking the formation, Xia Liu couldn't speak with certainty, as failing would discredit himself.
"Wow! He actually said he could break the Xuantian Sect's Mountain Protection Formation!"
"Senior Xia of Qingyun is truly formidable!"
"Indeed. The Xuantian Sect's formation has always been high-profile. Since its retreat, no one has broken it."
...
The Immeasurable Sect disciples present were all amazed.
They had all heard something about the Xuantian Sect's Mountain Protection Formation.
Now to hear someone say they could break it was astounding.
"Hehe! Elder Xia will surely break the formation!"
"Yes! I also believe in Elder Xia's ability!"
...
The Qingyun Disciples subtly began referring to Xia Liu as Elder Xia.
Only then could they reflect his status in Qingyun, akin to Liu Hong, no less than the Sect Master.
"I also believe Daoist Fellow Xia can break the Xuantian Sect's great formation, considering he has slain a fifteenth-level cultivator before!"