Asking About Longevity Chapter 346

Chapter 346 Teaching

"Sir, are there any formation masters who can draw a first-grade formation if they have a first-grade realm?" Mo Hua couldn't help but ask.

Mr. Zhuang said calmly: "Of course there is, otherwise I wouldn't let you learn it."

"Oh yes."

Mo Hua reacted and nodded.

Mr. Zhuang said with seriousness and sincerity:

“The world of cultivation has been flourishing for more than 20,000 years. There are hundreds of millions of monks and countless geniuses. There are monks with all kinds of talents. During the Qi Refining Period, there are monks who can lead the construction of a first-grade formation. Although it is rare, there are always some."

Hearing this, Mo Hua seriously reflected:

"Sir, I understand! There is a world outside the sky, and there are people outside the world. There are so many amazing and talented monks in the world. You must always be in awe and remain humble, so that you can continue to make progress in the formation."

“I am just lucky enough to have the foundation-building consciousness during my Qi refining period. Even if I can draw a large formation, it is still far behind the true pride of heaven…”

Mr. Zhuang's eyelids jumped when he heard this.

 No...having the foundation-building consciousness during the Qi refining stage is already amazing.

Being able to draw a big array is also more arrogant than the pride of heaven.

If you can really draw a large formation, it's not that you are far behind others, but that others are far behind you...

After all, there are very few formation masters who can lead the construction of a first-grade formation and can actually build a first-grade formation.

 You need to have both ability, financial resources, and manpower, and you also need a chance to have the opportunity to build a first-class formation.

He has only seen such cases in the sect's ancient records and monastic rumors.

 In reality, he has never seen an formation master who can truly achieve this level of success at the right time, place, and people.

Mr. Zhuang's original intention was to keep the ink paintings humble and not to be arrogant and complacent.

 But now it seems that Mo Hua's humility is a bit too much...

However, it is always a good thing to be humble about the way of heaven and formations. Mr. Zhuang naturally would not point it out, so he pretended to be calm, nodded in approval and said:

 “That's good of you to think so.”

 Ink painting was encouraged by Mr. Zhuang and was greatly inspired.

The Xin Dao formations are indeed endless, and I have to work harder.

Even if he is not as good as other formation geniuses, he cannot be too far behind, otherwise he will lose face as Mr. Zhuang's registered disciple.

 You must learn the formation yourself!

Mr. Zhuang felt Mo Hua's thoughts from Mo Hua's eyes, and he felt relieved and emotional at the same time.

If you keep this humble pursuit of the Tao, Mo Hua's future achievements in formation may be really scary...

 “What kind of registered disciple have I accepted...”

Mr. Zhuang felt a little complicated, but he immediately put away his emotions and continued to explain the formation of ink paintings.

“The first-level formation starts with ten lines of spiritual consciousness. In other words, you must have the foundation-building spiritual consciousness before you can learn the first-level formation.”

"But one level and ten lines, spiritual consciousness foundation building, this is actually the requirement of the formation master. Ordinary monks do not learn formations, and are not proficient in the use of spiritual consciousness. After breaking through the foundation building, their spiritual consciousness will be between nine and ten lines. Between the lines."

“It's much stronger than the nine lines in the foundation building stage, but it's still a little worse than the ten lines.”

"The same is true for ordinary formation masters. After a first-level formation master builds the foundation, he still has to spend time to enhance his spiritual consciousness and learn second-level formations."

“So it is generally said that only those who have established the foundation can learn the first-level formation, but only those who have truly reached the second-level realm can learn the first-level formation.”

Mr. Zhuang paused for a moment, his eyes narrowed slightly and he said: "This kind of formation that transcends the first level is generally called a perfect formation in formation scholarship."

“It means that it can be used as a formation that can be used as a secret technique to control a sect, or it can be an formation that is extremely difficult to learn and is almost forbidden to be inherited.”

“The counter-spirit formation you learned is a perfect formation.”

“The Grand Formation requires extraordinary spiritual knowledge, and the knowledge of formation techniques exceeds the basic level, so it can be regarded as a unique formation.”

"But because the formation is huge and lasts for a long time, once it is built, monks can benefit for hundreds or even thousands of years, and it is of far-reaching significance. Therefore, in order to highlight its importance, it is called the 'Grand Formation' instead of the Ultimate Formation. "

Mo Hua nodded, silently counting the formation concepts he knew:

 Single formation, complex formation, large formation, mystery formation, phantom formation, absolute formation…

 Those who are engaged in array research really like to come up with these messy names...

Mo Hua is proficient in formations. Although he can distinguish them clearly, he still can't help but complain in his heart.

Mr. Zhuang gently nodded Mo Hua's little head, “What are you thinking about?”

The eyes are flickering, and one glance shows that he is murmuring something in his heart.

Mo Hua quickly shook his head, "No!" Then he quickly changed the subject and asked:

“Sir, if that's the case, wouldn't it be easier for a second-level formation master to learn a first-level formation?”

Mr. Zhuang shook his head: "It's not that easy."

 “Isn't spiritual consciousness enough?”

“Spiritual consciousness is only the threshold. If you don't have enough spiritual consciousness, you are not qualified to step into this door.” Mr. Zhuang explained:

“But if you have enough spiritual consciousness, you can only step into the threshold with one foot. You are still far away from truly learning the grand formation, constructing the grand formation, using the grand formation, and becoming proficient in the grand formation.”

“Are there any requirements for the use of spiritual consciousness?” Mo Hua asked again.

"It's not just about the use of spiritual consciousness," Mr. Zhuang sighed slightly. "The big formation is too complicated and involves too many single formations. It requires careful observation of the spiritual relationships between the formations, such as energy and restraint, opening and closing, and reverse. .”

“You must be skilled in the use of your spiritual consciousness, and you must be strong in the control of your spiritual consciousness. It is best to master some spiritual calculations...”

“Grand formations of the same type are usually masters of that type of formation. In other words, an formation master who can build a grand formation is also a master formation master who can master a type of formation by heart and master it!”

Mr. Zhuang looked at the ink painting and said, "Do you understand now?"

 “Understood, sir.”

Mo Hua nodded.

Then he thought about it seriously and asked doubtfully: "The formation master you mentioned seems to be me?"

Mr. Zhuang was slightly startled and laughed a little. He couldn't help but rub Mo Hua's head:

 “Be humble.”

 “Oh.” Mo Hua smiled sheepishly. Mr. Zhuang sighed inwardly.

Mo Hua is actually right, he is indeed very suitable for learning the Grand Formation.

The foundation of spiritual consciousness is deep, the use of spiritual consciousness is skillful, and the control of spiritual consciousness is sensitive.

As for the formation, I have drawn the five-element formation in ink countless times. It can indeed be said that I am very familiar with it.

He has also been involved in the building complex formations in the weapon refining shop and the alchemy shop, and he can be said to have a thorough understanding of them.

To sum up all the above, when Mo Hua approached Mr. Zhuang and wanted to learn the big formation, Mr. Zhuang did not refuse, but pointed out the pros and cons and asked him to go back and consider it.

 Because Mo Hua Zhen has the capital to learn the big formation.

If he doesn't try to learn the big formation, Mr. Zhuang will even feel it is a pity and even feel regretful.

 But the formation is not that simple, and this is just the beginning.

Mr. Zhuang has a set of ten jade slips, unfolding them in order:

 “This is the grand formation I want to teach you!”

“These ten jade slips cover the principles of the formation eye, formation pivot structure, formation pattern distribution, formation media construction, as well as the compatibility and cost estimation of a single formation, etc.”

"This formation is a trap-and-kill formation. It uses the power of the five elements to trap the enemy, and uses the offensive formations in the formation to kill powerful enemies!"

"Among the five-element formations, this formation is particularly good at attacking and is sufficient to deal with Feng Xi."

Mr. Zhuang handed the jade slip to Mo Hua.

 Taking over the ink painting, my consciousness sank into the jade slip, and I saw a few powerful characters:

 Five Elements Demon Slaying Formation!

 The handwriting is painted with silver hooks and iron, and the murderous spirit rushes towards his face.

Mo Hua felt a chill in his heart and put away the precious jade slip.

 The great formation is an extremely precious formation.

Although Mr. Zhuang took out these jade slips casually, they are enough to be used as the secret knowledge of an ordinary family or sect.

Mo Hua bowed respectfully to Mr. Zhuang.

 I am grateful not only for Mr. Zhuang's teachings, but also for what he has done for the casual cultivators in Tongxian City.

Mr. Zhuang seemed to see what Mo Hua was thinking, shook his head slightly and said:

"You don't have to think so much. When I get here, a disaster occurs here. Even if there is cause and effect, I will not stand idly by within my power."

After speaking, Mr. Zhuang waved his hand and said: "Go back first, study hard, and come to me if you have any questions."

 “Yes, sir!”

Mo Hua bowed respectfully again, then stood up and left.

Mr. Zhuang's eyes followed the back of the ink painting and extended into the distance.

Until the figure in the ink painting disappeared into the mountains, Mr. Zhuang was still in a daze. After a while, he frowned and asked:

 “Do you think he can learn it?”

There was no sound in the room, and no one answered.

Mr. Zhuang said helplessly: "The elder Ge has already figured me out, and you can't run away. There's no point in pretending to be dead."

Puppet Lao appeared, shook his head and said:

"Sooner or later you will kill yourself. In order not to get involved with you, I want to stay away."

Mr. Zhuang said speechlessly: "You are not here. You are already far enough away. How else do you want to hide?"

 The old man was silent.

Mr. Zhuang then asked the question just now, "Do you think it is possible to learn the grand formation in ink painting?"

Puppet Lao glanced at Mr. Zhuang lightly and said, "You are a formation master, I am not, I can't guess."

 “Then what do you think of this child's formation painting?”

"very good."

Mr. Zhuang suggested: "I am already a useless person. Why don't you take him back? Over time, maybe he can help you."

The old man was obviously moved, but he still shook his head, "The level is too low and too far away."

 “You can teach it slowly.”

“I don't know how to form, how can I teach you?”

 “You can ask the formation master to teach you.”

Puppet Lao said calmly: "Don't blame your own affairs on me."

Mr. Zhuang sighed after his thoughts were revealed.

After a while, the old man frowned and asked:

"If you want to teach him the Grand Formation, just teach him directly. Why bother and waste time and let him think about it carefully?"

Mr. Zhuang was silent for a long time, his eyes obscured, and then he slowly spoke, as if he was speaking to Mr. Puppet, but also to himself:

“Only in the face of a real catastrophe can a monk understand his true heart.”

“Only by making a choice between right and wrong can one strengthen one's Taoist conscience.”

“If you don't establish and strengthen your Taoist heart from the beginning, you will unknowingly go further and further off the track. Even if you achieve success and fame, you will eventually completely deviate from the Tao of Immortality.”

 Mr. Zhuang's face showed a hint of self-mockery and disappointment.

 “I have suffered a loss before, and I don't want him to suffer it again…”

　　Thank you to the universe in the bubble for the reward~

 (End of this chapter)

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