ATG: Formation Master c4

As the formation walls encased Jing Wei, the swordsman struggled to resist. He began to ruthlessly attack the walls, making him look like a feral beast.

Dunyun grinned as he was on one knee, breathing heavily. By this point, he had switched the formations to be completely self-sustainable from the outside. The issue with them is that if they lose energy faster than they can absorb, they will fail.

This is exactly what is going on.

After a decent amount of time, heavily breathing, Jing Wei finally got out, as he was a mess. By this point, Dunyun grinned and dropped himself out of the ring.

“The Winner is Jiang Wei!” The Sky Profound Elder declared. He knew what this was. It was stalling as well!

The Villa Master realised that as well. Now, the finalist who will be fighting today won’t even recover half of his energy, while Ji Chen, who will be facing Xuan’er, is still fresh.

Both of them are at Spirit Profound Nine, while the Formation user was even fresher compared to Xuan’er!

‘This is not good. We could be losing the tournament!’ People of Heavenly Sword Villa internally panicked at such certainty! 

Xicheng went to pick up tired Dunyun.

“Nicely done, Dunyun.”

With a flick of his hand, Cang Long sent a temporary formation into the tired fighter.

His Profound Energy began to recover at an accelerated pace.

As the fighters are recovering, the next match is already on the way.

“Last Semi-Final fight, Imperial Family’s Ji Chen against Frozen Cloud’s Xuan’er!”

The fairy walked to the arena so did the Blue-clad formation user.

The pair got serious. Ji Chen pulled out his sword and brushed his hand through the blade, and symbols appeared throughout the blade.

“Match Begin!”

The fairy began with a wide array of winds as she tried to cause the whole area to become unstable. But this was where Ji Chen simply attacked her.

The girl’s eyes got big as she saw a huge blue hand appear with a sword in hand. It swung at her, creating a huge sword wind that slammed into her.

“W-What is with this attack!” The girl didn’t realise that a formation master can have stored energy somewhere? Like, for example, the sword…

It was like fighting two Spirit Profound practitioners put one on another…

That swing sent the girl flying and slamming into a wall.

She coughed up blood as she dropped to the ground.

“I do apologise, but I need to win this quickly.” He said that as she sheathed his blade and turned around, he began to walk away.

The Sky Profound elder needed to take a double look at what he saw. But he quickly recovered from this.

“Imperial Family’s Ji Chen won!”

Cang Long looked at the fairies. He understood that they tried to deal with someone who would try to set up formations, but that was the first problem he needed to overcome when he decided to use Formations as a valid combat method.

His family has no worthwhile arts; all of them are basic, so all he could do was create something, and that was his Blue Wind Formations. 

Of course, he won’t be teaching his Dharma Body or Mind Scape. Those are for his family and his household. But the rest?

He can develop some cultivation methods…eventually.

“Like I said… they are not that powerful.” Cang Long sighed as he leaned into the handrails. It was slowly becoming boring to him.

“It would seem I will be fighting that fairy, My Prince.” Dunyun, recovering his breath, looked where the fairies had recovered the slightly injured girl.

“Yes. Pretty sure, even today, a bit later, I guess.”

“We are entering the finals, and we would like a three-hour break for combatants to recover,” the Sky Profound Elder said as he looked at the Fairies and the Imperial Family.

“We agree, our Dunyun needs to recover.” The Emperor nodded as he stroked his lush black beard.

“We agree as well.” Jun Lianqie nodded.

“Good.”

~~~

A couple of hours later, Cang Long looked at Ji Chen. The sword user had placed his hand on the blade as he guided Profound Energy into it.

He was recovering the energy used to summon Dharma Body’s hand.

“If you win, we grant you a title of nobility and an army to lead," The Emperor said to the formation user.

“Royal Father, let him focus first. We can talk titles later.” The Formation Prince sighed. He knew his old man was excited, but he needed to control himself.

“You are right, Long’er. Still, we want you to remember.” After saying that, the Emperor returned to his seat.

Ji Chen grimaced, but then he returned to his recovery.

While the royals were the most relaxed, the same can’t be said about the Heavenly Sword Villa as their Jian Wei was recultivating in a heavily dense profound energy area.

However, even this will not be enough. He would need to spend at least three days to get to 100%.

‘Suppose their old tactics won’t work. They will change the tournament model next year.’ Cang Long looked at Villa Master talking with his elders. It was clear even from such a distance that they didn’t like this situation at all.

After gruelling three hours, for the villa that is, it was time for the finals.

A tired-looking Jing Wei walked to the arena, and on the other side, a smiling Ji Chen walked to his side. The Sky Profound Elder landed in the middle of the arena.

“The final match! Imperial Family’s Ji Chen against Sword Villa’s Jing Wei.”

The pair pulled out their swords.

“Begin!”

Ji Chen brushed his hand through the blade. The symbols manifested, and the next moment, a pair of big blue hands manifested. One of them had a blue blade.

Jing Wei began to sweat. Yes… so Dharma body was used in the finals…

“Even so!!!”

The guy roared! 

“Take my Heaven’s Might Absolute Sword- Universe!!!” A huge sword light erupted from the sword user as it began to descend on Ji Chen.

“Is that it?”

“I might not be capable of summoning a proper Dharma body, but two hands are enough. This is Dharma Body Arts! Total Anahilation.”

That moment, one of the hands disappeared as the blue blade grew; it became something akin to a misty dream glow…

The light consumed the whole arena, erasing the sword light and sending Jing Wei flying from the arena!

‘Impossible! Even I feel goosebumps!?’ The Sky Profound Elder looked at his hand as he was in shock.

Once the light settled down, Ji Chen breathed heavily, his sword became dull, and the hand of the Dharma body was long gone.

‘Damn… one move and I am this drained? How can the prince use these moves so casually?’ 

“T-The winner is Ji Chen of Blue Wind Imperial Family!” The elder declared loudly as the guests began to clap.

This was an eye opening for the people!

They are happy to know that someone dethroned Heavenly Sword Villa. It was their own Benefactors! 

“Hahahaha! Ji Chen, you are amazing!” The Emperor loudly laughed. The Imperial family duo and their escort walked over. Heavenly Sword Villa people got into the arena as well. They were a bit awkward, but they still were the hosts, so… they had to show their faces.

“Congratulations, Ji Chen, we present you with your prize.”

The Villa Master brought out a box with a pill. The prizes don’t look as good as Cang Long remembers.

‘Is it mid because Ling Kun isn’t here?’ The Prince pondered. 

Ji Chen looked at the Emperor and the Formation Prince.

“Take it, you won it.” Cang Wanhe nodded at the practitioner.

Cang Long pulled out a storage ring and threw it at Ji Chen.

“Keep it there.”

The Formation user needed to catch it as he nearly dropped it.

As Ji Chen was collecting his prize, Villa’s Master began to explain about the special realm.

“The entrance to Heaven Basin Secret Realm will open in three days. Since you won, everyone from your group can enter.” 

“We understand.” Cang Wanhe nodded as he looked at his son.

“I will go. There is no need to worry about me.” Cang Long waved nonchalantly.

“Are you sure, Long’er?’ The Emperor wasn’t sure. He then looked at his bodyguard.

“Dongfang watch over him.” He said to his shadow.

“As you wish, Your Majesty.” 

Cang Long rolled his eyes. But he accepted that.

~~~

After several more hours, for the third position, Xian’er fought against Dunyun.

It was an intense fight as the fairy was giving her all, and Dunyun was not fully recovered. In the end, the fairy lost because the guy decided to use his box formation as soon as possible before he overcame her with the gathered Profound Energy.

The result… was not something the fairies liked! Their crown as the second most powerful sect has been taken!

Or more like they were forcefully moved lower because in the second spot was the Heavenly Sword Villa.

The fairies swiftly reported their demotions, which the Palace Mistress didn’t like, as she was already thinking of how to improve.

In the end, they had to accept that the Imperial Family became a powerhouse.

The news spread far and wide about the Imperial Win.

The news about their winner, Ji Chen, spread through the Blue Wind Profound Palace as the practitioners began to celebrate. The elders began to give away gifts as the Emperor continuously sent instructions about the upcoming celebrations.

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…

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Around three days later, everyone who would enter the Secret realm gathered at the entry point.

Cang Long, accompanied by his temporary bodyguard, walked over with the trio of his followers.

His eyes scanned the surrounding groups.

‘The Burning Heaven Clan need to learn some respect. Their annoyance and even killing intent are beginning to annoy me.’

The prince frowned as he looked at Xiao Sect, who had been demoted to fourth position.

They don’t look that bothered, and it's the same with Frozen Cloud. But Frozen Cloud is Frozen Cloud. They look indifferent to everything…

‘Hmm?’

“My prince. It would seem some people want you dead.” Dongfang Xiu said to him.

“I assume the Heaven Basin Secret Realm is a perfect place for it?” Cang Long guessed with a raised eyebrow.

“Indeed. Not even Heavenly Sword Villa can help us there.” The bodyguard explained.

“I see. Sadly, none of them here are qualified to kill me.” The Formation Prince snorted as he looked at the Thrones. Even they can’t do anything against his Dharma Body…

Unless it’s the Middle-Stages Throne, they are a different breed. He only saw a glimpse of a middle-stage Throne.

Ling Yuefeng’s father… that guy’s aura was intense. It could shatter his absolute defences, but anything below that? He can kill without much difficulty…

“My Prince…” His Bodyguard was a bit… concerned about the Prince’s confidence.

“Tell me, do you think that old man over there from the Burning Heaven Clan has the power to burn dreams and fantasies?”

“...Umm… no, I don’t think so…”

“Precisely, my Dharma Body is created from dreams and fantasies. It can’t be overwhelmed by sheer profound energy, unless it’s beyond a certain point.

Which they don’t possess.” Cang Long explained.

“M-My Prince, how is that even possible?” Ji Chen, the only one allowed to practise anything related to the Dharma body, asked. He tried to understand how to make the Dharma body, but he only learned how to manifest pieces… and that cost him a lot of reserves…

“Formations, Ji Chen.” The Prince smiled before he looked at Villa Master with a small group of elders walking over.

Behind them were the trio who fought for the Villa.

“Thank you for gathering today–.” He began to explain the rules—youngsters with youngsters and elders with elders. None of the machinations, but honestly, no one cares about that.

Villa Master tried to set some rules in the Basin Realm, but who will watch them over? 

That is what the Sect Master thinks as he and the Mu Tianbei, the Fortress Master of Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress, plot to deal with the Prince.