Chapter 98: Breaking the Formation

With a nervous mind, Gu Xiuyun stood up.

Spiritual power spread out, turned into array patterns, and condensed in the array forbidden platform.

These array patterns merged with the spiritual power light shield, and each spiritual power node was perfectly matched with the trapped array. No matter how the array diagram changed, the spiritual power nodes never separated.

"Break!"

With a low shout, dozens of spiritual power nodes burst out instantly, and the entire trapped array stagnated in an instant.

At the same time, the spirit sword was unsheathed, turned into a cold light and chopped on the light shield. The originally tough spiritual power light shield shattered like glass.

The trapped array was broken, and the mist around the array forbidden platform dissipated.

At this moment, a wisp of light mist merged into Gu Xiuyun's body, and a message came, "After passing the first ten layers of the array forbidden platform, you are eligible to exchange a secret technique in the Secret Law Hall, or go to the Baohua Hall to apply for a spiritual elixir of equal value."

"After passing the first ten layers of the array forbidden platform, there are such benefits?" Gu Xiuyun's eyes suddenly lit up.

In the past, he only knew that he had to accept the sect mission of the Merit Book Division or accumulate a lot of merits in order to exchange for the secrets of the cultivation method.

He didn't expect that he could also exchange for the secrets of the cultivation method by passing the first ten levels of the forbidden formation platform.

Then, another message came, "For the first fifty levels of the forbidden formation platform, you can exchange for a secret cultivation method for every ten levels you pass. For the last fifty levels of the forbidden formation platform, you can enter the ascending star platform for one year of practice for every ten levels you pass."

"Ascending star platform? What is that place?" Gu Xiuyun was curious, "The last fifty levels of the forbidden formation are difficult for even Kang Yandao to pass. Only after passing ten levels can you practice in the ascending star platform for one year. It can be seen that it is a treasure land. But the fifty levels are too far away from me, and it's useless to think about these now."

After breaking through the trapped formation, Gu Xiuyun had no more obstacles and rushed all the way to the sixteenth level.

These formations are far more complicated and profound than the trapped formation. With Gu Xiuyun's realm of formation, he couldn't understand the changes at all, but he had the formation map for reference, and with the help of the heavenly secret deduction, he broke the formation cleanly and neatly, and it only took two days.

The most dangerous one was a gold killing array.

The killing array was filled with gold sword energy, each of which could kill a cultivator of the first heaven. Gu Xiuyun's spiritual armor technique only integrated three kinds of prohibitions, so it was a little weak and could not stop the sword energy from slashing.

So Gu Xiuyun could only try his best to dodge.

But his low-level escape technique seemed to be powerless, so that he was in danger and was almost blasted out by the killing array.

Fortunately, Gu Xiuyun managed to survive the outbreak of the killing array, and finally dragged it until the spiritual power of the formation was exhausted, and successfully broke through the gold killing array.

"Seventeenth level of the forbidden array, should I try to break through it?"

Gu Xiuyun looked up.

With his deduction method, combined with the array diagram, the first twenty levels should not be a problem.

By then, Gu Xiuyun will be able to get another reward, whether it is in exchange for a secret technique or a magic pill, which can greatly increase his strength.

After thinking for a long time, Gu Xiuyun shook his head slightly, "Don't be greedy. With my strength, if I really break through to the 20th floor, I'm afraid it will attract the attention of the Wuhen Sect's high-level people. By then, my identity will be exposed."

It is only a legend of the Wuhen Sect that the first-level disciples of Kaimai can break through the first 20 layers of the formation.

This is the limit of the first-level disciples of Kaimai, and it does not mean that everyone can do it. In fact, most of the first-level disciples can only break through the 13th and 14th layers.

Only excellent disciples like Mingfang Taoist can break through the 15th layer.

There are even many disciples of Kaimai Second Level who cannot even pass the 18th layer if they do not have enough understanding of the formation.

Sitting on the 16th-level formation platform, Gu Xiuyun closed his eyes and practiced, silently deducing the light escape.

What he needs most now is to master several intermediate secrets, preferably integrating four kinds of restrictions.

In this way, even if facing challenges from fellow disciples, he will not be forced into an embarrassing situation, especially the light escape, which is fast, so he can take the absolute initiative in battle and hide his identity much easier.

Time passed slowly, and soon, the one-month deadline arrived.

On the cableway in the distance, several fellow disciples surrounded Taoist Mingji and walked quickly.

"I didn't expect that a few words of gossip would get the spirit bag. Senior Brother Mingfang is really lucky."

"It's also that Mingdu is too stupid. He thought that he could break through the fifteenth layer of the array after breaking through to the first level of Kaimai. Who is he? Does he think the array platform is tofu? Can you step on it if you want?"

"This kind of idiot is rare in a hundred years. Next time I will challenge him and see what I can gain."

A group of people were full of smiles.

In their opinion, Gu Xiuyun could not break through the fifteenth layer of the array. If he really had that ability, the first ten layers of the array could be passed in two hours at most. Why bother to drag it out and deliberately waste time.

"The one-month deadline has passed. Let's see what Mingdu has to say?" Taoist Mingji said with a smile

"In my opinion, Taoist Mingdu must be hiding in a corner and dare not come out to see people. We won't meet him this time!"

While speaking, Taoist Mingji looked at the forbidden mountain in the distance. Suddenly, his steps stopped and his face turned purple.

"Brother, what happened?" All the disciples were a little curious.

They followed Taoist Mingji's line of sight and looked at the forbidden mountain, but these disciples were at most at the first level of the meridians. Their eyesight was far inferior to Taoist Mingji, and they couldn't see Gu Xiuyun on the forbidden platform.

"Hmph, he's lucky." Taoist Mingji turned and left.

Being able to sit on the forbidden platform means that Gu Xiuyun has successfully passed the sixteenth level of the forbidden formation, while Taoist Mingfang can only pass the first fifteen levels. This round, they lost.

Since the defeat is already determined, why bother to make yourself unhappy?

"Why did Senior Brother Mingji leave?" The disciples looked puzzled. "Senior Brother Mingfang, are we still going to the Forbidden Mountain?"

"Of course we have to go."

The Taoist Mingfang's face darkened. He understood that Taoist Mingji must have discovered something when he did this.

But the spirit bag is quite precious, how can we just give up?

The disciples continued to walk towards the Forbidden Mountain. After walking for more than ten miles, they could see the scene on the Forbidden Mountain clearly.

Gu Xiuyun was sitting on the 16th Forbidden Platform, cross-legged and practicing. There was no fog around him, which showed that he had successfully passed the 16th level.

"Senior Brother Mingfang, what should we do?" Everyone looked hesitant.

The 15th and 16th levels seem to be only one level apart, but without several years of hard practice, it is impossible to pass through.

Taoist Mingfang had just passed the 15th level of the forbidden formation not long ago. Want to go further in a short time?

Unless you are dreaming.

"Brother Mingfang, let's go!"

"Instead of going to the Forbidden Mountain and admitting defeat to Taoist Mingdu in person, it's better not to show up. At least we can save the face of the mountain gate."

"You go, I want to break into the Forbidden Mountain again." Taoist Mingfang looked gloomy.

The other disciples sighed and left silently.

Not long after, Taoist Mingfang arrived at the foot of the Forbidden Mountain. The spiritual power around him was steaming up, like a sword, emitting a strong murderous intent.

"Here?" Gu Xiuyun felt something and opened his eyes.

Sure enough, Taoist Mingfang was climbing another mountain path and had reached the twelfth level of the Forbidden Platform.