Chapitre 15: Chapter 14 Ling Fei and The Swarm
Liang Chen ventured deep into the mountains in search of a rare spirit herb that could enhance his cultivation. As he trekked through the dense forest, he stumbled upon a female cultivator. She had a strong aura indicating that she was at the Qi Refining realm level 4. He could tell that she was a powerful cultivator just by the way she carried herself. She has red hair like fire with a spear in her hands. He approached her cautiously and introduced himself.
The female cultivator noticed that he is only at the Mortal realm level 8 and lowered her guard but she stared at Liang Chen for a while. "Why is a Mortal realm cultivator like you here deep in the mountains? Don't you know that demon beasts of the Qi refining realm are swarming here?" She asked.
"I'm searching for a herb here and I need it badly. Don't worry as I'm very fast at running away. And you are?" Liang Chen answered while scratching his head and smiling.
The female cultivator's name was Ling Fei, and she had been searching for the Swiftsilver Flower as well. They decided to team up and search for the herb together.
Liang Chen was amazed at Ling Fei's skill as they traveled through the mountains. She seemed to know the terrain like the back of her hand, and her movements were fluid and graceful. He felt like he was learning from a master as they worked together to find the Swiftsilver Flower.
As they neared the river where the herb was rumored to grow, they noticed that there are no demon beasts anywhere. Liang Chen told Ling Fei that the herb is normally guarded by demon beasts. Ling Fei suggested to keep going but stay vigilant. As they close to the river banks, they noticed a lot of fast movement in the area surrounding them.
"You stumbled upon a nest of 3 colored pythons. It is weak with the strength of Qi Refining realm level 1. But they attack in swarms and their poisons can kill even a Foundation Establishment realm experts." The Universal Guide immediately notified Liang Chen.
He quickly told Ling Fei about the 3 colored pythons. Ling Fei quickly sprang into action, throwing formation flags and unleashing a powerful array formation creating a barrier. Liang Chen noticed that the array formation has a strength of a level 2 formation.
Both of them kept hacking and killing the 3 colored pythons but it seems endless. After a while, they heard a cracking sound. Both were alerted that the formation is about to shatter. A level 2 array formation is powerful, however, an endless attack from a Qi Refining realm 1 monster from all sides, the barrier will still crumble within minutes.
Liang Chen together with the Universal Guide came up with a plan. Liang Chen said to Ling Fei that once the formation shatters, they would jump into the river. Ling Fei agreed.
After more killing, the defense array shattered. Both of them quickly jumped into the river and were washed away by the strong currents. Ling Fei tried to reach Liang Chen, who was at the front but to no avail. Liang Chen suddenly had a bad premonition since the current started going faster. "Waterfall?!" Liang Chen thought. In a few seconds, he can now see that it was indeed a waterfall, and based on the topography, the waterfall should be around 40 stories high or more. With that deep, both of them are dead once they fall.
Liang Chen cannot fly yet using the flying sword. His qi is not enough to let the sword carry him and there are 2 of them. He quickly used his spirit sense and saw a lot of thick vines at the end of the waterfall. He planned it out. Once he reached the edge, he will grab a vine and reach out to Ling Fei. He knows there is only one chance.
Liang Chen immediately, using all his strength, swam near the side and grabs a vine. Both of them were thrown mid-air by the edge of the waterfall. Ling Fei's heart sank but when she saw him reaching out with a vine on another hand, she exerted everything and took his hand. The vine reached its limit and they swing back to the waterfall. Both of them expected to hit a wall, but to their surprise, there is a small platform when they emerge inside the water. Liang Chen immediately released the vine and hugged Ling Fei. Both of them landed hard on the ground and they rolled on the platform.
Liang Chen was aching all over. But when he noticed Ling Fei, he was stunned. Her clothes are wet and sticking to her skin. You can see the outline of her body. Her chest was right in front of him and saw 2 large melons. "So big!" Liang Chen unconsciously blurted out. He didn't notice before but Ling Fei has a sexy body. Aside from his mother and elder sister, this is the 1st time Liang Chen got very close to the opposite sex. Even back on earth, he died a virgin at the age of 28.
Ling Fei heard him and when she looked up, she saw him looking at her. "You..." She glared at Liang Chen. Seems like she wanted to say more and bash his head but she held it in. Liang Chen just saved her.
He noticed this and immediately looked away, released his hands, and made an awkward laugh.
They stood up and looked around. "Where are we?" Ling Fei asked.
"You are inside a high-level concealment array formation." The Universal Guide said and explained the visible outlines of the formation. Liang Chen immediately understood why they didn't bump into a wall but instead came inside the array formation instead.
"I think we went inside a very high array formation." He responds to Ling Fei's question.
"How did you know we are inside an array formation? I'm a level 2 formation master but I don't see anything." Ling Fei unconvincingly asked. Liang Chen pointed out each array outlines and possible hidden formation flags. When Ling Fei saw this, she was convinced as well. Ling Fei asked if he is a formation master as well and how he saw the array outlines so quickly.
Liang Chen just smiled and said. "I'm just a level 1 formation master. My array formation formula is different." He squat down and started pointing at the array line. "For example, this array line right here, take the geometric value and then..." He started to explain.
Ling Fei just stared at Liang Chen. What the hell is algebra? Trigonometric value, this is the 1st time she has heard of it. However, Liang Chen explained it like putting box 1 over box 2 then this is how tall the 2 boxes are, even if she doesn't know what those boxes are, it still logically made sense. Convincing stuff.
Both of them studied the formation for hours not even knowing the time. Liang Chen was enjoying his time explaining details to Ling Fei. She has been asking dozens of questions and Liang Chen just happily answers everything he can. He remembers the time when doing tutorial jobs for examinees who are trying to get ready for their entrance exams. Liang Chen was impressed by her knowledge and asked her how she learned about array formations. Ling Fei explained that she is currently studying under a renowned array formation master for many years now. Ling Fei was lost in her talk with him and just remembered what he said earlier. He is just a level 1 formation master but his insight into array formations is remarkably high and he made his own array formation formula that is very unique.
"Do you want to join my Profound Vision Sect? We specialize in array formations and perception. I'm a core sect disciple and my master will be very interested in meeting with you. I can give you a referral as well." Ling Fei asked
Liang Chen just smiled and thanked her. "I'm already a disciple from the Mystic Cloud Sect. I appreciate your offer, sister Ling Fei."
Ling Fei made an unbelievable face. A formation master with high formation insight and unique array formation formula is a disciple of a martial art sect. She has this urge to take him to her master and they will shower him with cultivation resources that he could not reject.
She pulled out and gave him a sect token. "It is regrettable but once you have time, please visit me at my sect."
Liang Chen accepted the token. "Okay!"
After some more time, with the Universal Guide's help, Liang Chen found the weakness of the array. He pulled out a metallic baton from the ground and the concealment array was removed showing a cave entrance.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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