As soon as the old man finished speaking, the six contestants slowly walked towards the first formation. Originally, the six of them followed suit, carefully observing and carefully deducing the node positions of the formation. But suddenly, they felt a figure striding in front of them.
The five people were all stunned and had not yet reacted. Looking up, he saw a man in purple rushing into the formation.
"My God, are the disciples of the Famous Sword Academy idiots? They didn't even deduce the direction of the formation, so they just rushed in so recklessly?"
"What are you doing? Aren't you afraid of being trapped in the formation at such a fast speed?"
"I'm drunk too. The Famous Sword Academy is indeed a piece of shit that can't be helped. It's just a short-lived flash in the pan in the Alchemy Way and the Weapon Way. Once it reaches the Formation Way, it returns to its original shape. I bet that they will be the last one!"
"Damn it, this kid is trying to please me. It doesn't matter that he doesn't understand the formation. He still interferes with us. It's an unforgivable crime!"
"...."
Everyone yelled and cursed, believing that Cheng Ling knew nothing about battle tactics. How could anyone rush in so directly knowing that he was facing a sixth-grade formation? He would definitely be in trouble!
As everyone knows, in Cheng Ling's eyes, these formations set up by Li Guanglin are like children's play. The first formation was passed in less than a cup of tea time. This was because he did not want to cause too much of a sensation, so he deliberately slowed down the speed of entering the formation.
Li Guanglin's expression froze and he couldn't help but stand up. He couldn't believe it for a moment as he watched Cheng Ling walking on flat ground in the formation he had set up. But not long after, he was shocked again.
The second formation was passed in another cup of tea time.
The third formation, a cup of tea!
The fourth formation is still a cup of tea!
He was shocked in his heart and asked Zhao Zhongyuan in a trembling voice: "Fellow Daoist Zhao, what is the name of this disciple in your academy?"
"His name is Cheng Ling!"
"How high is his formation level?"
Zhao Zhongyuan is not a fool, and of course he will not tell the truth. He just said vaguely: "I don't know, it seems to have reached the seventh level!"
"Grandmaster of the Seventh Grade Formation Dao? He is so great. He should be less than a year old, right? Fellow Daoist Zhao, I wonder if I can part ways with you? I want to accept him as my disciple!"
Zhao Zhongyuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Li Guanglin was the number one formation master in Canglan Continent. It was good, but he was too ignorant. What do you mean, poaching in front of me and accepting Cheng Ling as a disciple? His level of formation is higher than yours. Can you bear it?
However, it was not easy to say these words, so I could only look up to the sky and say haha, "General Leader Li is really flattered that he has taken a liking to a disciple in our academy, but this Cheng Ling is not only an outstanding disciple of our academy, but also the leader of the Sword Academy. I can’t decide who will succeed you.”
I'm too lazy to argue with you, so I just blame it on Jian Wuya. I'm sure the old guy won't agree to it.
Li Guanglin suddenly panicked. The designated successor of the hospital master would definitely not let go easily. But looking at Cheng Ling in the formation, the more I looked at it, the more I liked him. I really wanted to take him back to the formation alliance.
At this time, Cheng Ling had reached the sixth formation, which was the middle stage of the seventh level. After walking for a while, he realized that his performance was too showy, so he deliberately slowed down and pretended to walk back and forth in the formation several times. Then he pretended to have discovered the clues of the formation and rushed through.
The remaining two formations also posed no threat to him, so he walked slowly for a long time and passed them all. Eight formations were passed through in less than a day, and the first
came to the judges' table.
Li Guanglin couldn't hide his excitement, but he still refused to give up and said to Cheng Ling: "Young friend Cheng Ling, you have such a cultivation level in the formation at a young age. I, Li Guanglin, am the leader of the formation alliance. I wonder if you are willing to leave the academy and come to me." Formation Alliance Cultivation."
"Don't worry, I will teach you everything I have and will never hide anything for myself."
Cheng Ling was startled, Li Guanglin, isn't this what Chen Danquan said about the formation alliance's old immortality? He is almost over 10,000 years old, but he is still only a late-eighth-level formation master. He would not work under such an old man.
But before he could refuse, Zhao Zhongyuan couldn't sit still. Regardless of the fact that the old man's cultivation had reached a higher level, he protested: "Leader Li, I respect you as a senior, but in front of me, let the disciples of the academy Is leaving the sect the way a highly respected person should behave?"
Li Guanglin blushed, but he really appreciated Cheng Ling's formation skills, so he pretended not to hear, and continued to ask: "How about it? Why don't you think about it, little friend, as long as you agree to me, you can use the resources of the formation alliance at your disposal!"
Cheng Ling shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said: "Old man, thank you for your kindness. I still like to stay at Famous Sword Academy!"
Zhao Zhongyuan was overjoyed when he heard this, as if he had taken an aphrodisiac pill. His face was flushed, and the look in his eyes at Cheng Ling was indescribably hot...!
Cheng Ling secretly sweated, "Master, if you look at it this way, if Youlan and Yiyi weren't at the Famous Sword Academy, based on your attitude in dealing with the seven major forces in the south, I wouldn't be willing to stay."
Li Guanglin let out a long sigh and murmured: "What a pity, what a pity~!"
The inheritance of the formation alliance is fading day by day. I have lived like crazy for thousands of years and just want to find a successor. Unfortunately, everyone has their own ambitions. By chance, I met Cheng Ling, but it didn't work out. He had no intention of coming to the formation alliance to develop. , it’s really a pity.
The old man was filled with disappointment and sat back on his chair slumpedly, looking completely lost.
The other five courtyard masters looked at the excitement with different expressions. Nangong Ba's eyes looked at Cheng Ling with some hostility. After learning about Cheng Ling's situation from Nangong Hao's mouth, he was wary from the beginning. He didn't expect that the other party was not only powerful in combat, but also so proficient in formations. The Famous Sword Academy had this son to help him. I'm afraid it's hard to control, so I must find a way to kill it!
Shen Tianji calculated in his mind that this competition was held ahead of schedule due to pressure from the Nangong family, with the intention of squeezing out the Famous Sword Academy. I never thought that the Famous Sword Academy would be like this. They had high scores in three of the four competitions. It might not be that easy to squeeze out.
But to him, these are not important. What is worrying is the Nangong family, which has nothing to do with my Tianji Academy. He only needs to set up the stage and doesn't care about how to sing.
Luo Xinglie and Yun Xi are old gods. Among the major academies, they have always been in the middle. They will neither be eliminated nor reach the top. It is up to you to fight while I sit back and watch.
Only Tian Heng was anxious. Canglang Academy and Mingjian Academy have always been ranked at the bottom, with a very small difference in power. In this motion to change the quota of the five major colleges, it is very likely that the choice will be between Mingjian Academy and their Canglang Academy.
Judging from the scoring pattern in the previous four rounds, Mingjian Academy was the last to fight, showing its full strength and achieving very good results. Canglang Academy, on the other hand, is still at the bottom and has a high chance of being squeezed out.
It's really a waste of money. Although the five original colleges fought with each other, they coexisted peacefully without exaggerating the conflicts. Who would have thought that Nangong Academy would cross the border?
His hand caused him to fall into the current embarrassing situation, and the hatred towards the Nangong family became stronger in his heart.
The competition continued. After Cheng Ling broke into the formation, he returned to the academy area and closed his eyes to practice. The remaining five disciples are still entangled in the mid-sixth-grade formation.
Ten days passed quickly, and the rankings of the six colleges were also announced. It only took the Mingjian Academy one day to successfully break into the formation, and deservedly won the first place. The second place is Yunlan College, which is good at formations. Nangong College ranks third, Tianji College fourth, Luotian College fifth, and Canglang College ranks last.
Tian Heng's face was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water. The competition is almost halfway completed, and the total points are ranked at the bottom. Five games down, if the decline cannot be restored, it is likely that Canglang Academy will be squeezed out.
What's even more surprising is that after the four competitions, the total score of Famous Sword Academy ranked first, a full ten points higher than Canglang Academy. If you want to catch up, you will have to win all subsequent competitions.
Thinking of this, he looked at Zhao Zhongyuan and saw his happy expression, feeling very angry in his heart. But after a while, he glanced at Shen Tianji and Nangong Ba again, his eyes flickering, not knowing what he was thinking.
The formation competition ended. The audience and the disciples of the six major sects were all a little surprised by the score in front of them. However, it was getting late and the subsequent competition could only wait until tomorrow.
Zhao Zhongyuan was in high spirits, patted Cheng Ling's shoulder happily, and said, "Cheng Ling, yes, you are very good. Everything is going as planned. This exchange conference allows us to vent our bad feelings."
Cheng Ling smiled slightly, but his face became cautious, and said: "Master, please don't be too busy to be happy now. Let's talk about it after you get back."
Zhao Zhongyuan nodded and led his disciples towards Fan Mansion.
After returning to Fan Mansion, Zhao Zhongyuan, Jian Wuya, Sun Yuanliang, Cheng Ling, and Jian Yinghao sat down in the meeting hall.
Zhao Zhongyuan first broke the silence and said: "At the end of the four games, everyone performed very well. Cheng Ling, if you still have any concerns, it's okay to say it!"
Cheng Ling nodded briefly and asked, "Tomorrow's competition should be the arena competition. I don't know how it will be held."
Zhao Zhongyuan explained: "The arena competition adopts the form of drawing lots. The combat disciples from the six major colleges come forward to draw lots one by one. As long as the numbers are the same, they are the opponents in the competition."
"How do other sects compare their disciples' strength?"
"They are all coming together perfectly. With their heroic fighting prowess, although there is a slight difference in cultivation, they should not be at the bottom."
Cheng Ling looked cautious and said: "Now that our total score is temporarily ranked first, it is gratifying, but we must be prepared. The other five academies will definitely not be able to tolerate us winning all the way, and may join forces to defeat us!"
Zhao Zhongyuan pondered for a while and said: "But the lottery numbers are not under our control, how can we work together? Moreover, in two-by-two battles, only the winner can enter the next round. Only by fighting two games in a row can the final ranking be selected. How to cheat?"
"It's very simple. Just do some tricks on the lottery, such as letting Brother Jian face the most powerful disciple of Nangong Academy. Even if he wins, the consumption will be huge. In the next two matches, he will try his best to win. In this way , the ranking will never be very high.”
Zhao Zhongyuan was startled and said: "You mean, they will unite to target our academy alone?"
Cheng Ling nodded slowly and said decisively: "Not yes, but definitely! I believe that at this moment, people from the five major academies must be plotting!"
(End of chapter)
Nine skills of immortality
