Chapter 22: Chapter 22: The Four Symbols Spirit Gathering Formation, Lu Yunzhou Takes Action!
At first, when Ning Fengzhi met Lu Yunzhou, he was determined to either recruit him into his fold or, failing that, eliminate him so that no other power could claim him. After all, leaving Lu Yunzhou around would be nothing but a threat to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
However, upon witnessing Lu Yunzhou's overwhelming strength, Ning Fengzhi shifted his approach. He no longer saw him as a target for elimination but rather as a potential ally, someone he might even call a friend.
Now, though, Ning Fengzhi no longer had the courage to even entertain the thought of befriending Lu Yunzhou. This was all due to Lu Yunzhou's formidable abilities, his unfathomable tactics, and his astonishing skills.
Ning Fengzhi was a businessman, not a fool. He understood that Lu Yunzhou had already surpassed the level of someone he could control. At this point, all Ning Fengzhi could do was show respect and reverence. He didn't dare to make any further plans or schemes against him, for if he did, the consequences would undoubtedly come back to haunt him.
The Spirit Gathering Formation, as the name suggests, was a peculiar formation designed to gather the energies of heaven and earth.
What exactly was the energy of heaven and earth? In simple terms, it referred to the spiritual power used by cultivators in their cultivation and the soul power used by Soul Masters. By condensing the energy of heaven and earth, one could greatly enhance the speed at which both cultivators and Soul Masters could improve their cultivation.
The Sunset Forest, where Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo lived, contained a Spirit Gathering Formation set up by Lu Yunzhou. It was thanks to this formation that Dugu Bo had made such rapid progress. Without it, there was no way he could have advanced from a regular 91st-level Titled Douluo to a 94th-level Titled Douluo, nearing the pinnacle of his strength, in just three years.
This alone proved the extraordinary effects of the Spirit Gathering Formation.
Moreover, the fact that a Titled Douluo could increase by a single level of soul power each year was enough to demonstrate that the Spirit Gathering Formation was leagues ahead of the "simulation training ground."
As Lu Yunzhou sat cross-legged in mid-air, several small flags hovered around him, Dugu Yan immediately understood that he was preparing to make his move.
When she thought about the effect the Spirit Gathering Formation would have on the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, a proud and somewhat mischievous smile crept onto Dugu Yan's face.
"Yu Tianheng, just you wait! This time, I will trample you underfoot! How dare you challenge me? You don't even know your place."
She thought to herself, as she, accustomed to being domineering and assertive, was determined to become the captain of Team One at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Lu Yunzhou had five flags before him: four small ones and one large one. On each of the four smaller flags was the word "Gather," with each flag colored differently: blue, white, black, and red. These represented the Four Symbols—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird.
The large flag, however, was dazzling gold, and on it, the word "Spirit" was written, representing the energy of heaven and earth.
"Go."
At Lu Yunzhou's command, the four smaller flags immediately sped off towards the four cardinal directions—east, south, west, and north. At the same time, the ethereal forms of ancient and mythical beasts began to materialize in a flash, their auras sending chills down the spines of all present.
"What... what are these monsters? Why do they feel... more terrifying than a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast?"
"Facing them, I don't even feel a shred of resistance!"
"What is going on? Aren't those flags? How did they turn into... four soul beasts?"
"Why do I feel like they're not soul beasts at all?"
The crowd murmured, stunned and excited as they awaited the next development. With three Soul Douluos present to oversee the situation, the students and instructors didn't fear any immediate danger—after all, if something happened, the higher-ups would handle it, right?
However, what they didn't know was that the three professors were just as alarmed.
"What in the world are these creatures? They almost gave me a heart attack," Bai Baoshan muttered under his breath, swallowing nervously as his eyes fixed on the Eastern direction where the Azure Dragon had flown.
Looking at the dazzling white light forming the White Tiger, Meng Shenji took a deep breath, unable to hide his astonishment. "This White Tiger... it looks like the Star Luo Imperial Family's inherited martial soul. But for some reason, it feels far more powerful than their inherited martial soul."
As the saying goes, outsiders watch the excitement, while insiders observe the details. This was particularly true for Xue Qinghe, disguised as the Heaven Dou Crown Prince.
"They have a divine aura?!"
"Did I sense that correctly? After all, it's just a formation. How could there be a divine aura? But the sensation... it's so familiar, and more powerful than the semi-divine power I've felt from Grandpa!"
Once Xue Qinghe confirmed what she had sensed, her shock was palpable. A formation, seemingly connected to the divine? Lu Yunzhou had once again shattered her previous conceptions!
Swallowing hard and calming herself, Xue Qinghe continued to watch Lu Yunzhou's performance.
Seeing the "Four Symbols Flags" return to their positions, a subtle smile appeared on Lu Yunzhou's lips. He then proceeded with the second step of setting up the Spirit Gathering Formation.
"Rise!"
As soon as Lu Yunzhou spoke the word, the golden flag, inscribed with the character "Spirit," slowly ascended to the center of the Four Symbols flags. At the same time, the previously clear blue sky suddenly darkened, with storm clouds rushing toward the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Violent lightning and howling winds followed in their wake.
In the blink of an eye, it was as though night had fallen. The ominous clouds threatened to destroy everything in their path.
"Fall!" Lu Yunzhou commanded, marking the third step of the Spirit Gathering Formation's activation.
As if by magic, at the instant those words left his mouth, a brilliant golden light column descended from the sky. In the blink of an eye, it enveloped and covered the golden "Spirit" flag.
Before anyone could react, the Four Symbols flags emitted an ear-splitting roar that echoed across the heavens.
The sound was so deafening that everyone instinctively covered their ears with their soul power, but it was of no use. The roars pierced directly into their hearts and minds!
After a long moment, the clouds dispersed, the Four Symbols vanished, and the thunder and winds ceased. The crowd found themselves facing a dramatic and astonishing change.
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