Wang Tong has devoted decades to researching the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array, but hasn't figured out any way to improve it.
Yet, this formation in front of him has actually been modified by someone, solving the formation problem that had plagued him for decades, and solving it with unparalleled precision.
The modified Earth Fire Spirit Flame Array is at least five times more effective than his previous Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array.
"Old Man Duan, be honest, who helped you improve this formation."
Wang Tong walked up to Duan Yuanfeng and asked eagerly. Are you kidding, the person capable of perfecting this formation must be someone with extraordinary accomplishments in spiritual formations.
Wang Tong had been stuck in his realm for hundreds of years without a breakthrough.
If he could get some guidance from this "senior" who improved the formation, his formation realm might just break through.
"Ahem, of course, it was I who modified it."
Duan Yuanfeng puffed out his chest, looked at Wang Tong, and spoke with great pride.
Kidding, after being suffocated by Wang Tong for so many years, today he could finally reclaim some dignity and let this old geezer see who he's dealing with.
"Nonsense, your skills lie in artifact refining, and you know nothing about formations. You alone could improve this formation? Do you take me for a fool? Quickly tell me, who really improved this formation for you?"
Wang Tong clearly did not believe Duan Yuanfeng's words, and immediately pressed further.
"Ah, couldn't deceive you, huh. But modifying your formation wasn't difficult; just see the ninth and tenth formation flags in the center—move the ninth flag three feet east, and the tenth flag seven feet north, and it's done."
Duan Yuanfeng relayed the words Lin Chen had previously told him to Wang Tong.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tong immediately directed his divine sense toward the formation he had set up and, sure enough, the improved formation only had these two changes from his original setup.
For others, these two adjustments were imperceptible.
But for Wang Tong, who had great expertise in spiritual formations, he immediately understood the mysteries behind Lin Chen's modifications.
"I see, marvelous, truly marvelous."
Wang Tong clapped repeatedly, full of admiration for the person who modified the formation.
"Old Duan, stop hiding it from me, this is definitely not something you could come up with, quickly tell me, where is the senior who improved the formation now?"
Wang Tong looked at Duan Yuanfeng, even changing how he addressed him.
"You really want to know?"
Duan Yuanfeng looked at Wang Tong, smirking wickedly.
"Isn't that obvious, of course I want to know. Come on, where is that senior you mentioned now?"
Wang Tong asked eagerly, looking at Duan Yuanfeng.
"Senior? Well, not exactly a senior, but rather an old acquaintance of mine. However, he's quite busy and doesn't like strangers meeting him, so if you want me to introduce you, it might be a tricky task."
Duan Yuanfeng smiled as he spoke to Wang Tong, rubbing his fingers together as he talked.
After being suppressed for so long by this old guy Wang Tong, pretending to act humbly for so many years in front of him, today he could finally stand tall.
"Old Man Duan, this is revenge, isn't it?"
Wang Tong said angrily as he looked at Duan Yuanfeng.
However, despite his anger, he was helpless.
"Alright, tell me, what do you want?" Wang Tong naturally saw that Duan Yuanfeng intended to take advantage of him.
"Old Wang Tong, make it clear, this isn't me taking advantage of you, but rather helping you. The spiritual formation master you want to meet isn't an ordinary person. While I can help introduce you, whether he wants to meet you depends on your sincerity."
Duan Yuanfeng said with a smile, looking at Wang Tong.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tong's face turned extremely dark.
He claimed not to be taking advantage, but it was obvious this old guy wanted to take him for all he was worth.
In the past, he thought Duan Yuanfeng was an honest guy, not one to take advantage of others. Now he realized that in the past, this old fool never seized the opportunity.
Now that he's got the chance, he'd strip him bare.
But even so, Wang Tong could only accept it.
After all, to advance his spiritual formation realm and meet that master, he had to grit his teeth and bear it.
Wang Tong was frustrated to the core, as he had never humbled himself so much before anyone.
...
Just as Duan Yuanfeng was heavily taking advantage of Wang Tong, above in the Spirit Formation Hall of Yunlong Heavenly Palace.
Zhuang Xiaoqin was on the lectern, explaining to everyone the making of talisman inscriptions.
And what she was explaining was the most basic and common Strength Talisman.
After informing everyone of the various theories of spiritual formations, Zhuang Xiaoqin continued to explain how to use spiritual power in coordination with various materials to write talisman inscriptions on talisman paper, then let everyone start practicing.
These martial artists had all used talisman inscriptions before, so they weren't starting from the lowest level of First Tier talismans.
After all, the quality grade of talismans is related to the materials and mysteries, and with their cultivation level and understanding of the Great Dao, they are obviously not ordinary low-level martial artists, so naturally, they wouldn't start from refining First Tier talismans.
Yunlong Heavenly Palace must be very wealthy.
Lin Chen noticed that the talisman paper they handed out for practice was Low Sixth Rank grade paper.
This means that as long as one doesn't completely misunderstand spiritual formations, the inscribed talismans would likely be of Low Sixth Rank.
"Hmph, I'll see how you get away with this now."
Qiu Yue's gaze fell on Lin Chen, sneering coldly, anticipating.
She was ready to sneer at Lin Chen, prepare to make him lose face.
After all, her senior sister believed in Lin Chen, and she couldn't argue. But soon, when Lin Chen failed to draw the talisman, she'd have a chance to deal with him properly.
Zhuang Xiaoqin took the talisman brush on the lectern, starting to inscribe using spiritual power on talisman paper.
After observing for a while, some people began to mimic and inscribe as well.
Creating a spirit talisman involves more than just having talisman paper, talisman brushes, cinnabar, and other materials.
It also requires a unique understanding of the talisman being created. The deeper the understanding, the greater the success rate of the inscription.
As some disciples started inscribing, soon half of them found their inscribed talisman paper began to emit black smoke.