Gou Zai Liang Jie Dao Wen Cheng Xian

Chapter 105 The Beast Tide Arrives!

The ninth array flag lit up normally, and Chu Xuan walked to the next array flag, inscribing another guiding array.

The formation is the same as before, except that there are some minor adjustments based on the distance between the formation flags and the ley line nodes, as well as the concentration of spiritual energy in the ley line nodes.

To laymen, it's completely in the dark, but for array masters, it's just basic skill. Chu Xuan's array inheritance is at the immortal level, so he can create it without any pressure.

Four traction arrays descended in succession, activating all twelve array flags. As the last array flag was activated, twelve earth-yellow light pillars rose, and earth-elemental spiritual power intertwined in the void, forming a huge earth-yellow protective shield.

"sharp!"

"Such profound mastery of array formations."

"The formation is arranged as smoothly as flowing water; it seems my Cold Moon Immortal City will have another second-tier Grand Array Master in the future!"

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Once the grand formation was in place, the six second-tier formation masters watching from the surrounding area all praised it.

"Fellow Daoists, you flatter me. I've only just entered the second stage, and this is the only formation I know. I'm still far behind you all," Chu Xuan replied with a smile.

Looking at the array before him, Master Xu's last shred of hesitation vanished completely. "Master Chu's array formation..."

"His skill is quite solid. In that case, the Earth Element Grand Array, which forms the main formation, will be entrusted to Array Master Chu."

"Please rest assured, Master Xu!"

After Chu Xuan demonstrated his mastery of array formations, he was completely integrated into the circle of array masters. This was understandable, since array masters were considered the most important of all cultivation arts in the Xuanming Realm.

The most difficult skill to master is the one that is known for its high status. In the entire Fourth Battalion, there are only seven second-tier array masters like them, so their status is definitely not low.

After assigning tasks, they began setting up the combined array the next day, with the array flags having been prepared in advance.

Chu Xuan and his team's task was simply to place the array flags on the earth vein nodes according to the array diagram. Of course, this process would inevitably require activating the earth veins.

This is a combined formation used to defend against the beast tide, not a temporary formation, so it cannot be made do.

The work wasn't too troublesome, but it was a bit time-consuming and interfered with my usual spiritual practice.

However, at this time, Chu Xuan's cultivation had reached perfection in both his physical body and magical power, leaving only his divine soul power unfulfilled.

The cultivation of the Tongtian Jiamu only requires comprehension, so it doesn't affect anything.

On the contrary, for Chu Xuan, this array setup was also a rare opportunity for practice, which could greatly enhance his understanding of array formations.

Time flies, and more than fifty days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Jiazi formation, Chu Xuan withdrew his divine sense from the visualization diagram, stretched his body, and stepped out of the courtyard.

However, the eleven formations were set up in just over twenty days by seven second-tier formation masters.

Of the remaining seven array masters, Xu Zhenfa and one second-tier low-grade array master stayed behind at Dashishan, while the other five second-tier array masters guarded ten array nodes outside the area, and one array master guarded two array nodes.

Chu Xuan was merely a second-tier low-grade array master who had broken through in battle. He came from an outer sect retainer and naturally had no chance to stay and guard the Great Stone Mountain.

However, Chu Xuan was happy with this arrangement. He had enough trump cards to protect himself in the beast tide, so he directly chose the two furthest array nodes.

Then, almost a month passed, and Chu Xuan's task was simply to check the formations daily.

The newly established formation was naturally without any problems. Chu Xuan didn't even need to leave the house; he only needed to collect his salary on time.

That's right. Outer sect members don't receive a salary, but those who are conscripted to participate in the beast tide do receive one.

From junior cultivators at the second level of Qi Refining to advanced cultivators at the Yuan Dan realm, everyone receives a stipend.

Chu Xuan's salary as a second-tier low-grade array master was even higher than that of an ordinary mid-stage Dao Platform cultivator.

Inside the Jiazi formation node, the main guardian was only a mid-stage second-tier cultivator. At this moment, Chu Xuan was the highest-paid person in the Jiazi formation node.

Of course, even though he didn't need to look at the new formation, Chu Xuan would still take a walk around as usual, both to inspect and to relax.

"Greetings, Master Chu!"

As he stepped out of the secluded courtyard, the two Qi Refining cultivators guarding the entrance immediately bowed and greeted him.

Chu Xuan nodded and walked outside. This Jiazi-numbered array node was also built on a mountain peak, which was high up and easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Two hundred Qi Refining cultivators were stationed throughout the entire formation phase, one hundred of whom were cannon fodder provided by the family. They were all Qi Refining Level 2 and Qi Refining Level 3 cultivators.

The remaining one hundred people were all at the fourth level of Qi Refining or above, and they were divided into teams of fifty, each led by a Dao Platform cultivator.

There were two groups of cultivators, one from Cold Moon Immortal City and the other from local family cultivators.

Besides these, there are three additional Dao Platform cultivators stationed here: a mid-stage Dao Platform main guardian, a second-tier low-grade alchemist at the early stage of Dao Platform, and Chu Xuan himself.

Five Dao Platforms and two hundred Qi-Inducing Units—this power is already quite strong.

With the combined formation, holding off the beast tide for more than ten days should be no problem.

Chu Xuan was wandering around inside the formation when suddenly, the entire north darkened, and violent demonic energy rose from afar, turning the entire sky a dim yellow.

Even from a great distance, Chu Xuan could feel that terrifying pressure!

The beast tide is coming!

Inside the array node, four figures rose into the air and landed at the very front of the array, looking solemnly to the north.

At the same time, the communication tokens uniformly issued to Chu Xuan's waist also lit up with mysterious light. Chu Xuan scanned them with his divine sense and heard the voice of True Person Hanyue in his ear.

"The beast tide has arrived! All units are on high alert, ready to meet the enemy!"

Wang Qing, the main garrison commander, also received Han Yue Zhenren's order and immediately waved his hand, saying, "All cultivators, proceed according to plan and prepare to meet the enemy!"

"yes!"

The disciples immediately set to work according to the plan. Among them, the cultivators at the second and third levels of Qi Refining came to their respective array flags in pairs.

They were prepared to add spirit stones to the array flags at any time to enhance the array's power.

The remaining one hundred disciples went to stand behind their respective Dao Platform disciples to form a grand formation. With fifty Qi-inducing cultivators working together with the Dao Platform cultivators, the early-stage Dao Platform cultivators could unleash power comparable to the late-stage Dao Platform cultivators.

Of course, this can only be used while the formation is still operational. Once the formation is no longer protected, the soldiers who are united in battle will...

It's too easy to attack; its formation is too easy to break.

As for Chu Xuan, he didn't make a move; there's no need for him at the moment.

Although the Cold Moon Army is responsible for the first line of defense, this area is not bordering the demon race, so it will still take some time for the beast tide to advance south.

Over the next few days, the demonic aura from the north grew closer and closer. By the eighth day, the dim, yellowish sky seemed almost within reach, and endless demonic energy permeated the void.

The beast tide is coming!