Chapter 695
Open Marsh Shore (Part 2)
At a certain point in time, the formation lines at open lake position moved southeast, which allowed one to approach the pillars from the southeast, limited to a set distance from the pillar, through casting a radiant fire formation. The specific distance varied depending on the size of the item under protection. If one went closer than permitted, the pillar would move. If they were too far away, the clinging fire formation couldnt work its magic.
The trigrams were related to the five elements, which were water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Depending on the element associated with ones spiritual energy, the formation position that they specialised in would differ.
As Mu Yus spiritual energy was predominately wood nature, he usually used gentle wind and arousing lightning positions. Clinging Fire position formations were for those with fire nature. Open marsh position formations were for those with metal nature. Bound mountain position formations were for those with earth nature. Gorge water position formations were for those with water nature. To be clear, not possessing the nature for a certain element didnt mean one could not cast formations containing other elements. It merely meant that their ability to cast advanced formations would not be comparable to someone with the element.
Since fire overruled metal, the counter to Open Mash Shore Formation required clinging fire formations. It did not matter whether the formation used to defuse Open Marsh Shore was complex or simple as long as it was a clinging fire formation.
All of the pillars and rocks were linked. Thus, whenever a pillars weakness was exposed, another pillar or stone ball would block the spot he needed to be in to defuse the formation, rendering me unable to cast a clinging fire formation. Trying to cast it from an incorrect distance would change the pillars position, switching the sight of the weak point. That was the point of arranging so many pillars and stone balls there. By the same account, its impossible to defuse one pillar at a time; it requires me to memorise all of the pillars and stone balls movements off by heart.
What a hassle. Didnt Reverend Xuan Jizi want the fiend king to be released? Who the heck can undo this without being on his level? griped Xiaoshuai.
He doesnt want us to defuse the formation but to locate Pagoda Spirit as it will allow us to control everything inside the pagoda, meaning we wont have to defuse the formation, either. The important question is, do we keep scouring the floors for it or spend our time solving this formation?
Which one is more likely to be successful?
Neither. I dont even know how Pagoda Spirit looks! I reckon it would take three days to figure this formation out.
We didnt find Elder Lu, Qiao Xue reported back in with Long Xingyun and Long Yeli. We did find another passageway, though.
After listening to Mu Yus report, Long Xingyun jibed, Three days? Is that your excuse for not comprehending it?
What would be my reason for needing an excuse?
So that you dont look bad in front of Qiao Xue. Humans are so predictable.
Firstly, I dont care whether he is saved or not. My only goal is to sabotage Ghost Gate; Im merely lending a hand here. Youre more than welcome to try by yourself. Im not obligated to help.
You think we need your help?
Show me up, then. Show me how youll save him flapping your gums.
Sure, Reverend Xuan Jizi did say the fiend king had to be released, but he never said when.
Ill rescue him myself. I dont need your help.
Qiao Xue grabbed Mu Yus hand as he walked off. Where are you going?
I dont like involving myself with the fiend races business. Since you have a genius among you who can rescue your beloved fiend king, you dont need me to stick around.
Can you help me? Can you help me rescue him?
Qiao Xue, we dont need to rely on an outsider! We can liberate him ourselves! exclaimed Long Xingyun, staring at Qiao Xue and Mu Yus hands.
Okay, tell me how? Grandpa Ape didnt leave any hints for us when he left, while we know hardly anything about Fiend-Sealing Pagoda. What are you playing hero for? reproached Qiao Xue, fanning Long Xingyuns flames.
Qiao Xue and Long Xingyun werent close, but she never expressed such hostility toward him.
Turning back to Mu Yu, Qiao Xue pleaded, Mu Yu, I know you side with humankind, but can you help me?
Mu Yu sighed and then pinched Qiao Xues cheek. Okay, just for you.
What do we need to do now?
You need to guard the two passages leading to this floor. Dont let anyone enter this floor, and dont go near the pillars. If the pillars move, youll mess up my analysis. Give me some time to find the formations weak point.
Okay. Well make sure nobody gets through.
Qiao Xue told Long Xingyun what to do and, to be on the safe side, stood guard with him, while Long Yeli guarded the other entrance. Once Long Yeli crossed through the pillars to reach his station, Mu Yu began to work out the pillars system, the most complex formation he had tackle yet.
Xiaoshuai, Dragon Vine, do as I say. Im going to try and figure out the link between the rocks, balls and pillars. I need you two move pillars and balls, requested Mu Yu, activating Gentle Wind Interlinked Hearts Formation for the three of them.
Realising he needed an extra hand to expedite the process, Mu Yu called, Qiao Xue, I need a hand.
Cast your Gentle Wind Interlinked Hearts Formation on me, Qiao Xue communicated upon arriving on the scene by herself.
Mu Yu didnt understand why she avoided using the link between their spirit items. Nevertheless, he did as she requested.
In truth, Mu Yu couldve figured the formation out even faster if he could rely on Long Yeli and Long Xingyun, but, trust issues aside, their incompetence could become a hindrance instead of helpful. Mr. Genius Fiend was keeping him busy with cursing Mu Yu for calling Qiao Xue away when he was hoping to have some time alone with her.
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