Chen Zhou successfully set up the first of the four formations, which immediately boosted morale. Both Yu Junya and Yu Qirui had smiles on their faces.

Morale is high.

But Chen Zhou didn't see it.

Chen Zhou had already begun searching for the key point of the second formation.

After searching for a while, Chen Zhou realized that the four formations were actually of varying difficulty. The first one he chose happened to be the simplest, and so on, the second formation would be more complex than the first.

That's why Chen Zhou felt completely lost when searching for the second array's core.

The complexity of this second formation should be comparable to the auxiliary formations Chen Zhou had just learned. However, auxiliary formations have their own methods, while Chen Zhou is setting up a regular technique, so he has to use his previous methods.

Chen Zhou laid the scroll flat again. Because it had been rolled up for a long time, it would automatically curl up after being laid flat for a while, so Chen Zhou had to use his hands to roll it over again to flatten it.

But this seemingly simple little action has brought Chen Zhou immense benefits.

Just as Chen Zhou was running his hand over it, he felt a small bump on the scroll.

When Chen Zhou looked closely at the protrusion, he found that it was right on top of the second formation.

"Could this be the core of the formation?" Chen Zhou asked, puzzled.

"Whether it's the key point of the formation or not, we'll know once we try it," Elder Ren reminded him.

Chen Zhou understood immediately and took action. He memorized the location of the protrusion and regarded it as the eye of the second formation. Slowly, the rudimentary formation began to appear in front of the divine tree.

This is the core of the formation!

Chen Zhou was amazed. He never expected that the small protrusion was the key point of the divine tree protection array!

"This original scroll is indeed an original scroll; even the array's core is specially marked!" Chen Zhou exclaimed in amazement, but he did not let his guard down. Instead, he looked at the second array even more carefully.

Now that the key to the formation has been revealed, the most tedious part begins: outlining the entire formation using true energy.

Chen Zhou had done this action many times before, and only now did he feel a sense of smoothness and fluidity. Under Chen Zhou's guidance, streams of true energy were built up, and finally, another formation was successfully set up.

Once the two formations were set up, the aura around the divine tree immediately changed.

The true energy that had been flowing outwards around the divine tree was now immediately blocked by two formations.

Just as Chen Zhou was about to begin working on the third formation, the formations on the left and in front suddenly shone brightly. Lines of true energy appeared instantly, connecting the two formations. Chen Zhou felt a surge of joy once again.

Formations also have a life of their own.

The formation on the left and the formation in front were like long-lost companions.

"Hiss!" Yu Junya gasped, that speed was too fast!

Yu Junya hadn't seen the formation set up by the level-three formation master before, but now that she saw Chen Zhou setting up the formation, she felt that this formation was so easy.

"I knew I wasn't wrong..." Yu Qirui murmured. With the appearance of the second formation, Yu Qirui felt a little relieved. The key now was the last two formations.

The outcome hinges on this one move.

Looking at the connection between the two formations, Chen Zhou couldn't help but smile. It seemed that if all four formations were set up, he wouldn't even need to complete the final step himself; the formations would have finished on their own without him having to.

This is indeed a formation with a spirit.

What Chen Zhou didn't know was that this was precisely the existence of the primordial truth, which gave this formation true life.

Chen Zhou placed his hand on the scroll again and pressed it down once more. Sure enough, he felt a small bump on the third formation.

"If the key to each formation were represented by these small protrusions, the difficulty of the formation would be greatly reduced!" Chen Zhou murmured.

Not only has the difficulty of the formation been reduced, but even a level one formation master like Chen Zhou can now set up this large formation.

This is practically lowering the barrier to entry.

After finding the core of the formation, Chen Zhou was not overjoyed. This formation was more complex than the previous two, so if he was careless, he might fail at the last minute.

Now Chen Zhou not only needs to pay attention to the disappearance time of the first two formations, because there is still a time limit for Chen Zhou's true energy to exist in the air. Chen Zhou must complete the arrangement of the last two formations within this time limit. If he can complete them within the time limit, the formation will be considered a great success.

"Stay calm." Ren Lao said slowly, watching Chen Zhou concentrate on the formation.

Indeed, Chen Zhou is now feeling like he has reached his limit. Chen Zhou's limit was originally to set up three formations, but it was not to set up three formations with such a high degree of complexity!

The complexity of this third formation far exceeds that of the Lesser Imprisonment Formation. Chen Zhou must exert twice the concentration to have any chance of setting up this third formation.

Soon, the core of the third formation appeared to the right of the divine tree, and a rudimentary formation slowly emerged.

Faintly, Chen Zhou seemed to sense the first two formations shouting, as if urging him on.

Indeed, time is running out.

The appearance of the array's core is like the emergence of the array's soul. Chen Zhou began to quickly sketch out the entire array based on the core.

"Smack..."

Beads of sweat, the size of soybeans, appeared on Chen Zhou's forehead and slowly dripped down his cheeks to the ground with a soft sound. Chen Zhou only felt a slight itch on his face, but he had no time to care about it. Right now, it was the crucial moment for the third formation to be set up.

"He seems to be about to give up..." Yu Junya watched as Chen Zhou's arm movements slowed down and became increasingly stiff, and she knew that Chen Zhou was about to collapse.

This is definitely not an easy task.

"As expected, I trusted too much..." Yu Qirui murmured as he watched Chen Zhou give up as if he were about to.

Just then, Yu Qirui instantly sobered up. At such a critical moment, he needed encouragement and support even more!

"Everyone, shout with me, 'The divine formation has appeared! The divine formation has appeared! The divine formation has appeared!'" Yu Qirui shouted loudly, staring intently at the third formation.

"A divine array has appeared! A divine array has appeared! A divine array has appeared!"

Everyone shouted along with Yu Qirui.

Chen Zhou was already somewhat exhausted and unable to concentrate fully. In his daze, he seemed to hear their powerful words, and he felt as if he had regained his strength. He slowly raised his hand and began to sketch again.