Chapter 1758: Formation Versus Formation! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Wang Chong said nothing as he looked toward the open Center Gate. The one presiding over the Center Gate was naturally Huang Tianzhao.
As he recalled that arrogant assault from atop the palace wall, Wang Chong suddenly understood what was going on. There was no doubt that Huang Tianzhao had been trying to bait him.
”But this sort of large-scale teleportation covering such a vast area must be very limited. It must consume enormous amounts of energy.
”This is why your enemy is waiting for you to go past the Center Gate to trigger it. If you don't go over, they won't trigger it, and it won't threaten your soldiers very much,” the Formation Elder said.
”Is there a way to break the formation?” Wang Chong said.
Regardless of how dangerous Hou Junji's formation was, he didn't have a choice. If he wanted to protect the Sage Emperor and stop the Rebellion of the Three Princes, he needed to break through the array as quickly as possible. He didn't have much time.
”It's very difficult!”
After a few moments of silence, the Formation Elder shook his head, his brows creasing.
”The enemy developed this formation on their own, so there are no records of it. As this is my first time seeing it, breaking through it in a short time simply isn't possible.
”Moreover, you're currently the strongest person in this group, but as soon as you step inside, you'll be teleported to the center of the formation and attacked with all the formation's power. They're so quiet right now precisely because they're waiting for you to take the bait!” the Formation Elder said.
This was truly a dilemma. The enemy had far more soldiers than Wang Chong did, and they had now even turned the entire Imperial City into a formation that linked together all one hundred thousand soldiers of the Imperial Army, only increasing the difficulties Wang Chong had to face.
Wang Chong said nothing as he looked ahead, his mind turning.
”In addition, the Sage Emperor is hailed as the number one expert of the Central Plains. In the past, vast amounts of manpower and resources were mobilized to add all kinds of inscriptions to the walls of the Imperial Palace. The generations of sovereigns have also added numerous formations under the palace, and there are currently more than one hundred thousand formations of various sizes.
”These numerous formations link the entire Imperial Palace together. To attack one wall is to attack the entire formation. If you want to force your way in, destroying the walls is no good,” the Formation Elder said.
He was a master of formations and knew the vast majority of them like the back of his hand. He was even familiar with the history behind these formations.
The sects had not always been separate from the Imperial Court. Several hundred years ago, the chaotic times meant that the martial arts world had once served the Imperial Court.
In that period of time, countless members of the martial arts world had come forward to leave a vast array of inscriptions on the Imperial Palace, as numerous as the stars. This made the Great Tang Imperial Palace the world's sturdiest 'fortress', and it also made it a renowned holy land for formations.
”…Moreover, it is also very difficult to fly through the areas covered by the formation. From the current state of the formation, if you try to break through via the air, I estimate that at least half of the formation's power will attack you!” the Formation Elder grimly said.
Given this formation's strength, even half of its power was still enough to slay the Subtle realm Wang Chong.
Creee!
At this moment, a sharp cry came from above. A flock of gyrfalcons and golden hawks was chasing a single rock eagle through the air.
This was a rock eagle that Zhang Que had dispatched to scout the Imperial Palace.
The rock eagle flew into the darkness, but suddenly, a violet barrier appeared out of nowhere. The rock eagle slammed into it, plaintively shrieked, and then burned away into black ash.
The gyrfalcons and golden hawks behind it seemed to sense something and tried to stop themselves, but it was too late. Their inertia carried them in twos or threes into the violet barrier, and with plaintive screeches, the ten-some gyrfalcons and golden hawks were turned to ash.
Wang Chong's pupils constricted upon seeing this. The Formation Elder had been right. The formation was far more powerful than he had imagined.
”So, we can only attack from the ground,” Wang Chong suddenly said.
”Mm! Although this is the case, I will still need some time to find its weakness!” the Formation Elder said. This was a new formation, meaning that his past experience was not very applicable. He was capable of breaking it, but he needed time—time which they currently lacked.
Wang Chong closed his eyes and began to silently think.
”Can a place only contain one formation?” Wang Chong suddenly asked.
”Ah?!”
The Formation Elder was taken aback by this abrupt question.
”Laying down a formation requires the proper place and time. If I were to lay down a formation outside the Center Gate next to theirs, would it be affected?”
Wang Chong opened his eyes and turned to the Formation Elder.
”You want to use a formation to fight against a formation?”
The Formation Elder instantly understood.
”Mm.”
Wang Chong gave a firm nod.