Gao Wu: Others practice martial arts, but you cultivate immortality?

The underlying logic of formations is the same;

Chu Yuan believed that it was nothing more than the constraint of energy and the utilization of laws... a kind of tool?

It allows beings that haven't reached a certain level or mastered a certain method to unleash unique power...

The biggest difference between martial arts formations and immortal formations is their different levels;

It's like the difference between the world's first and oldest large computer and the later personal handheld computers.

But the principle is the same...

Compared to the Energy Gathering Array, the Spirit Gathering Array still gathers energy, but the types of energy gathered are more comprehensive.

Compared to the Blood Sacrifice Array, the Blood Sea Soul Locking Array still involves sacrificing living beings, but the refining efficiency is higher and the result is purer.

Master Lu's insights on formations are also very well organized and methodical;

Starting from the basics and progressing step by step, this book breaks down the underlying principles of many fundamental formations.

Compared to Zhao Zhengyuan's random essays that he wrote down wherever his thoughts led him, this could practically be used as a textbook.

And there weren't many speculations; it was a straightforward narrative.

Chu Yuan believed that if someone could truly master it, even without natural talent, they could become a qualified array master...

But what surprised him even more was that Master Lu's insights into formations could actually elicit a response from the system.

[...has been converted to: "Detailed Explanation of Basic Array Formations"!]

After the initial surprise came confusion.

Why can Master Lu's insights into formations be converted by the system, while Elder Zhao Zheng's insights into the use of spiritual power cannot?

Is the system discriminating?

The latter should theoretically be at a higher level than the former...

Or is it because Master Lu's insights on formations were organized in a more rigorous manner that they were categorized as cultivation techniques by the system?

Chu Yuan thought about it for a long time, and finally felt that this was the reason.

They didn't dwell on it any longer; it was an unexpected surprise after all...

......

"Chu Yuan, I've heard of you."

On the wide arena, the boy in the tight-fitting clothes had a complicated expression, seemingly a little embarrassed and annoyed: "Your class of students is indeed quite strong, but aren't you being too impatient?"

"You just passed the battle puppet trial, and now you want to challenge me?"

The Divine Capital Martial Academy has a profound foundation; the first and eighth ranked students on the ranking list are both senior students of the Divine Capital Martial Academy.

And this person is Ren Yuan, who is ranked eighth.

He felt like he was being taken advantage of...

Even though this year's freshmen participated in that Jianmu Project, he still had many opportunities, both big and small, during his years at the Divine Capital Martial Academy.

Is this junior student so eager to step over him to get ahead?

He's cultivated for three more years than Chu Yuan, after all...

Chu Yuan had no idea that Ren Yuan had so many inner monologues, and of course, even if he did, he wouldn't care.

He explained, "I originally wanted to challenge Gu Yu, but he happened to be in seclusion..."

Ren Yuan was stunned for a moment, somewhat bewildered;

What do you mean? You still look down on me?

Was it because the first-place winner went into seclusion that they had no choice but to select me, the eighth-place winner?

"I only knew that among you freshmen, there was one named Pang Long who was extremely arrogant;

"I never thought there were people more capable than him... You're much more arrogant than him!" Ren Yuan's face darkened: "Don't say your senior isn't looking out for you, you make the first move."

He had decided to teach this arrogant freshman a lesson.

Ranking battles shouldn't be fought to the death, but heavy-handed tactics are acceptable. This is to prevent situations where the consequences are too minor, leading some to treat strong opponents as sparring partners and challenge them repeatedly...

This was the first time Chu Yuan had heard someone make such a request, and he was a little unaccustomed to it for a moment;

Before, I was either attacked first or attacked whenever I saw someone... I've never been treated so politely before.

"Then... I won't stand on ceremony?" Chu Yuan grasped Mo Ying's hand...

Ren Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly. Although he gave Chu Yuan the first move in order to show the demeanor of an older student, he did not intend to be careless.

However, his attention was entirely focused on Chu Yuan, so he didn't notice the slight commotion among the onlookers...

......

"Let's go, let's disperse."

"Ugh, couldn't you just go all out from the start? And 'you go first'... what's with the pretense?"

"I thought I'd see Chu Yuan get his comeuppance today... tsk."

"This Ren Yuan is so impressive! He's only at the fifth realm and he's already so awesome, daring to let Chu Yuan make the first move."

"If he becomes number one in the rankings, wouldn't he dare to give Chu Yuan three moves?"

A senior female student curiously pulled at a male student who was about to leave;

"Hey classmate, is that Chu Yuan really that strong? Why are you guys praising him so much?"

The boy was initially a little impatient, but when he turned his head and saw the senior's appearance, he immediately regained his patience.

She said mysteriously, "Senior, I've never fought him... but this guy was in a secret realm before, and with a powerful formation and the Boiling Source Pill, he was able to fight a sixth-realm martial artist head-on!"

"Sixth Realm!?" The girl was startled, then noticed the key phrase: "Boiling Source Pill!? He doesn't look like he's taken a Boiling Source Pill."

The boy pursed his lips: "He's talented and did a great job... so a powerful figure stepped in to heal him."

"...Even so, it still relied on external forces, right?"

"And now there's no powerful formation for him to use..."

"Then let me tell you something else: he accumulated over 40,000 military merits in just one month on the outer battlefield!"

"This..." The girl was still thinking of something to say in rebuttal;

She and Ren Yuan were classmates, so naturally she hoped Ren Yuan would win.

Besides, she's a senior too, and she doesn't want seniors to be overshadowed by freshmen... that's too contrary to the natural order.

"Look, it was done in seconds, wasn't it?" The boy glanced back, interrupting the girl's train of thought.

She followed the boy's gaze and saw Ren Yuan sitting on the ground, spitting blood and with a dent in his chest, seemingly from being struck by a sword hilt...

"Thank you... for showing mercy..."

Whether from injury or shame and indignation, Ren Yuan's face flushed red;

After saying that, he staggered to his feet, pushed through the crowd, and walked away...

"See, senior? You can't treat Chu Yuan like a normal person," the boy sighed. "If you're interested in him, how about we have dinner together... and I'll tell you all about him?"

......

Chu Yuan's mood didn't fluctuate much; he just felt that he was one step closer to the Myriad Laws Source Liquid.

This kind of competition is actually meaningless, especially when the difference in strength between the two sides is too great.

Three days after challenging Ren Yuan, Gu Yu finished his cultivation and sent someone to inform Chu Yuan.

He seemed to have known his fate all along. After all, he and Ren Yuan had been competing for quite some time. Although there was a gap between them, it wasn't that big.

Ren Yuan was defeated instantly... How can I possibly gain any advantage?

Those who lack self-awareness usually die the fastest...

Chu Yuan was somewhat surprised: "I didn't expect you to emerge from seclusion so quickly..."

Gu Yu laughed and said, "I hate those idiots who are incompetent but still block the way."

"Of course I won't become that kind of person."

Then he drew his sword, was defeated, and left gracefully.

Almost simultaneously, the ranking battle leaderboard was updated, and Chu Yuan reached the top...

[P.S.: My cold is finally almost gone, it was so uncomfortable;]

Everyone should take care of their health, prevent H1N1 flu, and absolutely avoid catching a cold.