Daoist Competition-Chapter 960 - 220: Six Reversal Earth Coffin Formation

As Zhang Yan had a sudden revelation, he realized that a proper Earth Virtue Formation refines mountains, rivers, and land into the diagram, but without that capability, one can only sketch the terrain and move the spiritual energy, thereby forming an array structure. Although he himself was busy and couldn’t manage it, he possessed a True Artifact capable of carrying the image of landscapes, which has a remarkable similarity to this array diagram. He wondered if he could establish an array with this treasure and perhaps evolve the array diagram.

He pondered for a long time, repeatedly considering, and finally shook his head.

Even if this approach could be achieved, it was beyond his current understanding of formations. It would be wise to wait until he thoroughly comprehends the "Array Essence" and "Comprehensive Balance Book" before planning further.

Besides that, he had another idea. Without the Essence Prisoning Pot, using the Mountain and River Map as a substitute for the array-establishing artifact might be feasible.

The Essence Prisoning Pot relies on the essence of eight Flood Dragons to hold the array. Although Lu Yuanxing’s cultivation was lacking, managing only two Flood Dragons, it did not prevent him from utilizing the formation, though it might not display its full intimidating power.

The Mountain and River Map lacks essence but can absorb Heaven and Earth Essence Qi. Zhang Yan thought perhaps he could gather some spirit veins from the land to plant in the Mountain and River Map. Although it wouldn’t compare to those eight Flood Dragons, it should suffice for forming and executing the array.

After pondering for a while, he flipped through the Daoist Books further.

The Human Virtue Formation contained eight arrays. He examined each one and chose the "Six Reversal Earth Coffin Formation," memorizing it secretly.

During his time on Kunyu, he had briefly studied formations. This particular array had some intricacies that he didn’t understand at first glance but could manage to set up with effort.

The reason for choosing this formation was because the other seven formations mostly emphasized change, while this array relied on numbers for victory.

He had more than 200,000 demon soldiers under his command, which shouldn’t be wasted.

He reviewed the formation several times, pondering whether to find a location to set it up and test it.

However, with ten thousand people, they cover the earth; with a hundred thousand, they seem boundless; with more than 200,000 demon soldiers it would be hard to manage in Xiu Garden, which might also alarm the disciples of Qingyu Sect. It’s necessary to exercise outside the island.

These demon soldiers were easy to kill, but managing and training them was a troublesome task, and Zhang Yan didn’t wish to spend his energy on this. Fortunately, he had made Lu Changsu his steed, a Demon General from Bijiao Prefecture, who should be capable when he returns to manage them.

Having decided his course of action, he sent a Flying Talisman to True Master Tao, while he patiently studied the array principles at the manor.

He waited for over half a month before Lu Changsu finally returned to Xuanling Island with Wang Yingfang.

After meeting True Master Tao, Lu Changsu heard that Zhang Yan sought him for something and hurried to Xiu Garden at the back of the mountain to pay his respects.

Meeting Zhang Yan, he kowtowed on the ground and said loudly, "Master, your servant is back. Whatever it is that needs doing, please command me."

Zhang Yan glanced at him and said slowly, "Stand and speak."

Lu Changsu kowtowed once more, stood up as instructed, and removed a pouch from his back, offering it with both hands: "This is what True Master Tao instructed your servant to deliver to you."

Zhang Yan knew it was the items collected from Bijiao Prefecture but was not in a hurry to open it and said, "There’s no rush. Keep it for now and follow me outside, for there is work to be done."

Lu Changsu complied, opened his wide mouth, and swallowed the pouch whole. Then he shook his body and revealed his Dragon Whale form, hovering in the air.

Zhang Yan leaped to stand on its back, and with a thundering roar, the Dragon Whale spread its fins, stirring the wind and clouds, swiftly ascending into the sky.

With a slight command from Zhang Yan, the Dragon Whale moved its massive body, flying eastward.

After traveling over 3,000 miles, the man and the whale circled several times above the sea, and Zhang Yan identified a large island to descend.

This place still fell under the domain of Xuanling Island, but due to its desolation and sparse vegetation lacking spiritual energy, it was devoid of people, with disciples patrolling only every half-month. It was an ideal place to unfold the Great Array.

Zhang Yan dismounted from the Dragon Whale and stood on the highest rock on the island, with Lu Changsu reverting to human form beside him.

With a thought, Zhang Yan transformed the Water Element True Light, spreading it for several miles, and divided over 200,000 demon soldiers into ten waves.