Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

Therefore, Upside-Down Mountain is considered a restricted area by many forces, and no one dares to set foot there without formidable strength.

Of course, as more and more people ventured into Upside-Down Mountain in search of treasure but found nothing, this strange realm became even less frequented.

After all, who would risk their life without treasure?

Han Feng arrived at the foot of the Upside-Down Mountain and released his soul power to sense the special aura of the place.

When he came here before, he was focused on getting there and didn't thoroughly search every inch of the place. This kind of place, rarely visited by anyone, really does seem like the location chosen by a secluded sect to establish its entrance.

Half an hour later, Han Feng slowly searched from west to east and actually found a spatially anomalous node.

The fluctuations at this point are extremely subtle; unless one's soul power has reached the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm, it would be difficult to detect.

Han Feng paused, his soul power quietly seeping into it.

The next instant, a ring of spatial ripples slowly dissipated, and a strange array suddenly appeared around him, instantly enveloping Han Feng.

Han Feng was startled. The formation was spreading very quickly. Even when he tried to probe it with his soul power, it could quickly pinpoint his location.

Just before the formation was about to activate its attack mode, Han Feng immediately used his soul power to send a message: "Senior Wang Shu, I am Han Feng, please be lenient."

The next instant, the array's attack slowly ceased, and a voice gently echoed from within the space: "Han Feng, it's you. Come in."

The space flickered, and Han Feng stepped into it.

This time, there were no two young Taoist disciples to greet him; Han Feng saw Wang Shu walking towards him from afar.

"It's been years since I last saw you, and you've actually become a Dou Sheng powerhouse. I thought some powerful enemy had come to attack."

Wang Shu looked at Han Feng with an expression of admiration on his face.

"A genius like you is rare even in the last thousand years of history. Not bad, not bad. It seems that Yao Chen has really raised a good disciple."

"Senior Wang Shu, you flatter me. My teacher also mentioned you, saying he was grateful for your help many years ago and specially asked me to bring you a gift."

As he spoke, Han Feng took out the things Yao Chen had given him and handed them to Wang Shu.

"Yao Chen, you're too kind. Back then, you entered my sect with your token, and helping you was just something I promised him."

Wang Shu did not open it on the spot, but put it away.

"Senior, I have come here today with another request."

"Tell me."

Han Feng took out the Buddhist Ninth-Rank Formation.

"I have a ninth-grade formation here, but I've encountered a bottleneck in how to create it."

Wang Shu took the array diagram, glanced at it briefly, and then gestured with his hand: "Come in and sit down. Deciphering this array may take some time."

Han Feng was slightly startled, thinking to himself: Could it be that Wang Shu was able to analyze this formation in just a short time?

He suppressed his doubts and followed Wang Shu to the mountain gate.

At this moment, two young Taoist disciples were brewing spiritual tea, and the food was already prepared.

"You guys go down first."

Wang Shu said.

After bowing, the young Taoist glanced at Han Feng curiously before leaving the room.

"sit."

Wang Shu invited Han Feng to sit down, and then sat down himself.

He looked at the formation in his hand and quickly got into the zone, calculating with his fingers.

Han Feng watched silently from the side, not disturbing them, and waited quietly while drinking his spiritual tea.

Half an hour later, Wang Shu stopped the finger-counting motion.

hum!

The next instant, a huge array spread out from beneath their feet, with blue array patterns intertwining and flowing, constantly arranging and combining to form an incredibly complex structure.

Wang Shu was completely focused on constructing the formation. Although Han Feng recorded every step with his soul power, he didn't understand the underlying principles and could only stare blankly.

"It's done!"

As the last array pattern was completed, Wang Shu said with a hint of excitement.

"This formation is indeed quite difficult, but fortunately, the records on the scroll are quite complete. With a little deduction, this formation can be completed."

Han Feng looked at the formation taking shape beneath his feet, a look of amazement on his face.

"It actually worked!"

The formation was deduced in such a short time.

It seems there are differences even among ninth-grade grandmasters of formations.

"Senior Wang, your knowledge of formations is truly remarkable."

Han Feng couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Hehe, it's just a craft passed down from our ancestors."

Wang Shu said it casually.

Craftsmanship? What craftsmanship could be more powerful than the array formations passed down by the Spirit Clan?

Han Feng thought to himself.

If it's not that Ling Yun's learning wasn't solid enough, then Wang Shu's inheritance of formation techniques is truly remarkable.

Of course, those who can become ninth-grade array masters are not ordinary people.

"Although this formation is complete, some materials are still needed to make it effective."

"Yes, I have already ordered people to collect these materials, and they should be available soon."

Wang Shu nodded and then told Han Feng the next steps.

"...In this way, the formation can be activated and used."

"I understand."

Han Feng took the array plate. Although he didn't quite understand the steps to complete the array, he memorized them all. He would share them with Ling Yun and Fairy Hua when he got back, and they would definitely understand.

"Senior, if I need anything in the future, may I still come to you?"

"Of course you can, and you are now a Dou Sheng expert. If you want to force your way in, my cultivation level is not enough to stop you."

Han Feng bowed respectfully, thinking that if he had the chance in the future, he could refine a pill that could help a half-saint break through to the Dou Sheng realm for Senior Wang.

For a half-saint to break through to the Dou Sheng realm depends on a stroke of luck. Although Wang Shu has strong array formation abilities, he has not yet broken through to the Dou Sheng realm.

This is because the opportunity wasn't right, and the time wasn't ripe.

If there were suitable elixirs, they might be able to help him break through his bottleneck.

However, Han Feng hasn't refined the corresponding pills yet, otherwise he could give them to him now.

"Then I'll take my leave now and visit you again another day."

"Good. This formation has a very strong suppressive effect. I suppose you've encountered some trouble. Be sure to pay attention to safety when setting up the formation. It would be best to have a formation master assist you."

Wang Shu gave a word of advice.

"If all else fails, you can call me."

"Thank you, senior. I will do my best if needed."

Han Feng bid farewell to Wang Shu and left the Hidden Gate Cave.

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The trip to the Hidden Sect went quite smoothly. Senior Wang Shu was a kind person, and Han Feng did not offer a generous reward, so he readily agreed to help.

Han Feng even wondered if reclusive people were inherently detached from worldly desires and had little interest in material rewards.

After leaving Upside-Down Mountain, Han Feng did not rush to Flower Sect and Spirit Sea City to tell Fairy Hua and Ling Yun about the array analysis. Instead, he went to find the materials needed for the array.

Everyone has a different approach to analyzing formations, so the two women may have different insights.

However, in any case, we must first collect all the materials needed for Senior Wang Shu's analytical method, which can be considered as one of the alternative plans.

Over the next few days, Han Feng devoted himself entirely to collecting materials.

This ninth-grade formation is crucial to the future eruption of demonic energy in the Black Abyss. Han Feng wanted to improve it as much as possible, even if it could only delay the eruption of demonic energy by a few years.

After collecting all the materials, Han Feng set off for the Flower Sect to visit Fairy Hua.

When Fairy Hua met Han Feng at the back of the Flower Sect, she quickly showed him all the results of her research over the past few days.

These days, she has been focusing on studying the nine-rank Buddhist formations and has roughly built a framework, but some details are not yet perfect.

"Mr. Han, this is the result of my research over the past few days. Would you like to take a look?"

Hua Xianzi sounded somewhat ashamed, as if she felt apologetic for not being able to fully analyze the formation.

Han Feng took the scroll and glanced through it briefly.

Although he couldn't fully grasp the secrets, he could discern some of the underlying principles of the formation, some of which coincided with the analytical approach provided by Wang Shu.

"Fairy Hua, what do you think of this proposal?"

Han Feng handed over the results of Wang Shu's analysis to the other party.

Fairy Hua was slightly taken aback, then began to look at it seriously.

"I can't believe I never thought of this method before!"

After reading it, Fairy Hua was stunned and murmured to herself.

Clearly, with her expertise in formations, she understood after just one look that this plan was feasible and even more perfect than her own.

"Mr. Han, who did this?"

"Senior Wang Shu of the Hidden Sect."

"Senior Wang's array formation skills far surpass mine. If I have the opportunity, I would really like to pay him a visit."

Hua Xianzi sighed.

“Senior Wang is a member of the Hidden Sect and doesn’t usually go out. However, if there’s an opportunity, he could introduce you to Fairy Hua.”

Han Feng said.

Hua Xianzi carefully reviewed both plans from beginning to end, repeatedly deducing and verifying them using her knowledge of formations. Finally, she said, "I think this formation is very good; I can't see any problems with it."

"Since there's no problem with this formation, I'm relieved."

Han Feng nodded: "I might have to trouble Fairy Hua to help oversee things then, since setting up this ninth-grade formation is quite a challenge for me to do alone."

Fairy Hua immediately nodded in agreement.

"Then it's settled. I'll let you know when the time comes."

Han Feng said.

Afterwards, he made a copy of the array analysis plan and asked Fairy Hua to study it carefully during this time. Then he went to Linghai City again.

In Linghai City, Lingyun is making better progress than Hua Xianzi, and has already presented a relatively complete and feasible plan.

However, it required significantly more steps and materials than Wang Shu's plan, making it quite cumbersome.

After reading Wang Shu's solution, Ling Yun also showed surprise: "It turns out I had overcomplicated the problem. This method is truly ingenious."

"Clan Chief Lingyun is also very capable. Even if we don't get to meet the Hidden Sect Master this time, Clan Chief Lingyun's plan, although it will be more troublesome, will still be able to make the formation effective."

After expressing his gratitude, Han Feng also invited Ling Yun to help with the formation at that time.

With two ninth-rank grandmasters of formations presiding over the setup, the arrangement of this formation should proceed much more smoothly than expected.

Chapter 441 Sealing the Black Abyss

On the Eastern Xuan Continent, the Buddhist sites are solemn and dignified, with faint chanting of Buddhist hymns.

Han Feng led Hua Xianzi and Ling Yun into this pure land. The two women's robes fluttered in the wind, adding a touch of color to this Buddhist sanctuary.

The place was peaceful and serene, yet the task they were about to face cast a shadow over the hearts of the Buddhist disciples.

The Buddhist master had been waiting for a long time. His gaze was deep, and when he saw Han Feng arrive with two powerful figures whose auras were concealed and whose abilities were unfathomable, he was slightly startled.