Chapter 102 - Ten Formations Stele
Chapter 102: Ten Formations Stele
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The ancient stele was thick and heavy. At about ten feet tall, it was called the Ten Formations Stele.
It was of extraordinary significance and honor for any trial disciples of Ethereal Peak to have their names left behind on the Ten Formations Stele.
Carrying with it the memories of Ethereal Sect over thousands of years, the Ten Formations Stele had also witnessed the changes of the sect through those years.
There were a total of hundred names on the stele, all of them geniuses through the history of Array Peak.
Time was merciless and cultivators were no exception to that rule. Many of the genius cultivators on the list had passed away and the only trace left of them was probably on the stele.
Behind every single name was the number of levels cleared as well as time taken.
The higher the levels cleared, the further ahead one’s name would be. For those at the same level, ranking would be dependent on time taken.
The disciples of Array Peak discussed.
“I wonder how long Senior Brother Zhong will take for Level 4.”
“I remember he took two hours previously.”
“Actually, Level 4 is not too bad. It’s just a singular formation after all. Level 5 is the most difficult since it’s a combination formation. The difficulty is doubly high!”
Time passed by quickly and another two hours were gone.
A bright light shone from Level 4. Just as the shocked disciples were about to speak, a bright light shone from Level 3. That caused a clamor.
“Huh? There’s someone else other than Senior Brother Zhong challenging the pagoda today?”
Some of the Array Peak disciples that had arrived later asked in confusion.
Many disciples of Array Peak would normally choose to avoid the pagoda if Zhong Wen was challenging it.
Even though all challengers were unaffected by one another, they would undoubtedly feel the pressure knowing that they were doing it at the same time as the number one of Array Peak and that would affect their performance as well.
“Hmph, that person sure is ambitious to want to challenge at the same time as Senior Brother Zhong,” Someone scoffed coldly.
“I wonder who he is. He’ll definitely suffer at Level 4!”
“Fufu, I’ll wait here and see that person get kicked out of the Ten Formations Pagoda in a wretched state!”
Many Array Peak disciples were waiting to see a joke.
Shocked, Elder Luo turned to look at the Ten Formations Pagoda as he recalled a handsome disciple in green.
“Disciple of Weapon Peak?”
Chuckling and shaking his head, Elder Luo murmured to himself, “To think that the lad could clear Level 3 as well. Yes… someone like that is definitely talented in formations. I wonder why he was sent to Weapon Peak to begin with.”
In truth, notwithstanding the many Array Peak disciples, even Elder Luo did not expect much of Su Zimo.
To Elder Luo, even if Su Zimo could get through Level 3, he would definitely fail at Level 4.
After all… Level 4 was a killing formation!
Every single step within was filled with danger. Any misstep and one could lose their life there. Under such tense circumstances, most people would be so rattled that they would instinctively break the wooden badge and be transported out, let alone compose themselves to dispel the formation.
For a first-timer like Su Zimo who had never experienced a killing formation, it was a level he couldn’t possibly clear.
Not only did Level 4 test one’s understanding towards formations, it also tested one’s determination and courage in life and death.
How should one maintain their composure within a treacherous situation to calmly analyze the formation while detecting the loophole within… that was the key to clearing Level 4!
However, neither the Array Peak disciples or Elder Luo understood Su Zimo.
Compared to the nights in Cang Lang Mountain Range, the danger posed by a Grade 1 killing formation was way too weak for Su Zimo…
Furthermore, he possessed an ability no one else had – spirit perception!
The current state of Array Peak was akin to a calm lake where Su Zimo’s appearance was like a pebble dropping into the lake.
Right then, no one realized that the pebble would not merely cause a few ripples. Instead, it was about to whip up a torrential tide that would shock all five peaks and the sect!