Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 66 Golden Monkey Skin

Wu Tao led Zhou Qing to Xuanzhe's residence.

Zhou Qing asked, "Brother Wu, how long have you been in the court?"

Wu Tao smiled and said, "I came to Qingyun Sect eighteen years ago and was later promoted to an entry-level disciple. I practiced in Baiyun Mountain for five years, reaching my limit. Then I was transferred to the Formation Hall. It has been three years now."

Zhou Qing knew that out of every sixty disciples in each class, only about ten could become entry-level disciples after ten years, and a large proportion of these ten would be from sects.

This Wu Tao said that he came to Qingyun Sect, so he is most likely not from Qingyun Sect.

To be able to become an inner disciple without coming from a sect, he must have been a prominent figure in the past.

And now everything has returned to normal.

Zhou Qing laughed and said, "I saw Brother Wu was talking to himself just now, as if he was arguing with someone. I wonder what Brother Wu was doing?"

Wu Tao smiled and said, "Deacon Zhizhong gave me a few formations from our predecessors and asked me to analyze their subtleties. I've been thinking hard for several days, but haven't been able to find any. I was a little impatient, and I'm sorry to have made you laugh."

Zhou Qing asked curiously, "Could this be the program that the Formation Court uses to train disciples?"

Wu Tao nodded and said, "That's right. Before disciples of the Formation Court can conduct independent research, they must first complete three trainings: memorizing the formation symbols and formation structure, and then analyzing the formations of their predecessors to understand their subtleties. Only after completing these three tasks can they independently research new formations, or repair and improve the formations of their predecessors."

Zhou Qing asked in confusion, "Why not let the disciples experience the operation of the formation in practice? Wouldn't that be more vivid?"

Wu Tao laughed and said, "It's not that simple. Do you see these houses?"

Wu Tao pointed at the houses they passed by, which showed signs of being rebuilt after being damaged.

Zhou Qing nodded.

Wu Tao explained, "Studying formations is very dangerous. Runes are the language of heaven and earth, and each rune can trigger a certain spiritual energy reaction. If not handled properly, it can cause a spiritual energy riot, which will not only damage property, but also put the formation master himself in danger."

"These houses are the research rooms for those disciples who can independently study formations. Although they have a solid foundation, spiritual energy riots still occur from time to time, damaging the houses."

At this point, he looked at Zhou Qing curiously and said, "So when everyone heard that you had fumbled and constructed a new formation, they couldn't believe it. Haven't you ever encountered the phenomenon of runes conflicting with each other, causing spiritual energy to riot?"

Zhou Qing's expression froze for a moment, then he said nonchalantly, "I'm naturally sensitive to spiritual energy and can sense any changes in it, so I was able to stop in time."

This is not false.

He is indeed sensitive to spiritual energy, but this sensitivity is achieved through magnetic field induction, and it is a bit too sensitive.

His sense of spiritual energy was almost as fine as observing things with a microscope, which enabled him to notice subtle changes in spiritual energy, and his magnetic field could directly act on spiritual energy, so he didn't have to worry about spiritual energy riots at all.

Wu Tao said, "As expected, Elder Xuanzhe once asked Uncle Chen about your situation. Upon learning that you were able to instruct fellow disciples in their cultivation even after just entering the sect, he guessed that you might have an unusual sense of the changes in spiritual energy."

"Formation formations are indeed a field that relies heavily on talent. A genius can do it effortlessly, and even if we try our best, we still can't match them."

Wu Tao's tone was filled with admiration for the genius, but also a bit of self-pity.

After a moment, he finally pulled himself together and asked, "By the way, I haven't asked you why you want to see the elder yet?"

Zhou Qing then brought out the excuse he had just thought of and said with a smile, "I've been trying to construct a new formation recently and need a more advanced formation carrier, so I thought of coming to the elders to see if I could get some help."

Wu Tao said admiringly, "Are you going to construct a new formation again?"

"So powerful!" He then laughed and said, "Why bother the elder with such a small matter? What kind of materials do you need? Just tell me. As long as they are not too expensive, I can get them for you."

Zhou Qing was delighted and said, "Will it be too difficult for you?"

Wu Tao said, "Why is this so difficult? The Formation Court consumes a lot of materials every day, and most of them are wasted. It would be better to give them to you, a genius, to experiment with them, and make the best use of them."

Zhou Qing stopped refusing and said, "I used kraft paper to construct the formation before. This time, when I finished writing the last rune, the kraft paper suddenly couldn't withstand the power of the formation and burned up."

"Could Brother Wu please help me decide which material to replace it with?"

Wu Tao smiled and said, "The brown paper will be burned after the last rune is written. The formation level will not be very high. I think the golden monkey skin will be enough."

"Fifty miles south of Qingyun Mountain lies a spiritual garden. This is where the Qingyun Sect raises demonic beasts. One of the mountains is dedicated to raising golden monkeys. The golden monkeys are nourished by the spiritual energy there, and anyone over the age of twenty has a high chance of becoming a demon."

"The transformed golden monkey skin is a good carrier for formations. Almost all yellow-grade formations can use the golden monkey skin as a carrier."

Yellow-grade formation?

Zhou Qing immediately grasped the key point in his words and asked, "How exactly are formations classified into different levels?"

As they were talking, the two of them had already arrived outside Xuanzhe's house.

Wu Tao smiled and said, "This is all very basic knowledge. You might want to borrow a book on formation structure from Uncle Xuanzhe later. It has detailed explanations."

"This is Elder Xuanzhe's home. Go see the elder first. I'll get the golden monkey skin for you. I'll wait for you here later."

Zhou Qing sincerely thanked Wu Tao, and then walked into Elder Xuanzhe's research room.

The so-called research room is the workshop of the formation masters.

Here they would analyze runes, research and test formations.

The most eye-catching thing in the research room is a large table that takes up two-thirds of the room.

Various array-related items were piled cluttered on the table, including various inks for writing array symbols, from the lowest-level cinnabar to high-level monster blood, and then to synthetic inks. There were also various array carriers, such as animal skins and bones.

There are still many formations on the table that are still under testing and have not yet been fully constructed.

Although it was not successfully constructed, it was only a remnant of the formation, and the spiritual energy surge it caused was enough to make Zhou Qing's skin shudder.

Xuanzhe was sealing these remaining formations at this time to prevent anyone from accidentally touching the remaining formations and causing serious accidents during his absence.

Hearing footsteps coming from outside, he immediately said angrily: "Didn't I say that no one is allowed to disturb me? Why..."

"Hey, it's you, kid. Are you here to learn formations from me?"

Xuanzhe showed a look of surprise on his face.

Zhou Qingxian bowed respectfully to Xuanzhe.

He originally wanted an advanced formation carrier, but this matter has been resolved. However, since he has come here, it would be bad to return empty-handed. He might as well see if he can get something from the old man.

Today's chapter, I have a cold and a headache and can't think of anything

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