Chapter 170

Ye Shi looked at the auction list. The list that Tianxin City had issued before was just a rough one used for promotion. There were only a few items on the flyer.

However, this list was very specific. Ye Shi's eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked at it.

Mu Chen looked at Ye Shi's expression and asked, "What's wrong?"

"There is a map of the forbidden land on this auction list." Ye Shi said.

Mu Chen glanced at Ye Shi's map and frowned slightly. Cangjin Land is a famous forbidden area. Legend has it that there are countless treasures in it, but there are also countless dangers. Since ancient times, many cultivators have been unable to get out after entering.

The route map on the auction list was drawn by a Heavenly-level expert. Following this person's path would be much safer, but of course, this safety is only relative. If a dangerous monster migrates along this route, you might die without knowing how.

"Uncle Chen said that the reason why my grandfather disappeared was most likely because he went to the forbidden place." Ye Shi muttered.

Mu Chen sighed softly and said, "Our current strength is still too low. Let's wait a little longer. We'll find an opportunity to go to the Forbidden Land and take a look."

Ye Shi nodded solemnly and said, "Okay."

There were still five days until the auction, and the two of them took a stroll around the city with great interest.

"There is also a Formation Master Guild in Tianxin City! Why don't we upgrade the Formation Master Badge?" Ye Shi suggested.

Mu Chen nodded and said, "Okay!"

Ye Shi and Muchen relied on various formations to defeat many groups of monsters in the wild. After using various formations for a long time, their formation skills improved by leaps and bounds.

As soon as Ye Shi and Muchen walked into the formation room, they were immediately attracted by the sky-high bounty offered by the Formation Guild.

"A reward of 100 million, what a generous offer!" Ye Shi couldn't help but mutter as he looked at the reward on the wall.

Mu Chen nodded and said, "Indeed."

You have to know that they fought hard in the Monster Forest for more than a month, went through life and death many times, and only earned tens of millions, but here, they just have to answer questions.

"This formation looks very simple! The Five Elements lack fire, so start from the fire position..." Ye Shi's eyes flashed with a green light. He paused and continued, "Why do I feel that starting from the fire position will be very dangerous?"

Mu Chen looked at the answers to the formation questions and found that many formation masters' replies started from the fire position.

If we really start from the fire position, there is no reason for the other party to spend a huge price to offer a reward!

Mu Chen looked at the formation on the wall, touched his chin, and said hesitantly: "I think this is a formation to make up for the gaps." The five elements lack fire, but the other four elements can breed fire. Once the balance is destroyed.

Ye Shi nodded, his eyes lit up, and said, "I know, this is a trap. If we really start from the fire position, fire will come out of the fire position and burn the people who attack the formation into ashes."

Mu Chen nodded and said, "That's possible."

"Then how do we break the formation?" Ye Shi muttered.

Mu Chen touched his chin, thinking.

"I think if there are four people who practice the four kinds of skills of gold, wood, water, fire and earth and attack the four positions of the formation at the same time, they may be able to break the formation." Ye Shi muttered.

Mu Chen looked at the formation and said, "This might give us a chance."

"If you think so, then I'll go answer the questions." Ye Shi said excitedly. Back then, Mu Chen went to the low-level Alchemist Guild to answer questions and made a fortune, which had always made Ye Shi envious.

Mu Chen nodded and said, "Okay."

After getting Muchen's consent, Ye Shi smiled happily and went to answer the questions.

Mu Chen looked at Ye Shi's back and frowned slightly. For some reason, he felt like he was being stared at.

Mu Chen looked around and didn't see anyone suspicious, so he felt relieved.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" A beautiful woman walked towards the two of them and asked.

Ye Shi nodded and said, "We are here for the assessment."

The woman smiled and said, "Are you two here to take the test to become a Level 2 Formation Master?"

Ye Shi rolled his eyes. Did he look that weak? Only a Level 2 Formation Master?

Ye Shi took out the Level 3 Formation Master badge from his space ring and said proudly, "We are here to take the Level 5 Formation Master assessment."

The woman's smile froze. Leveling up as a Formation Master was difficult. Without the guidance of an outstanding Formation Master, it was difficult for a young Formation Master to grasp the clues. This young man was actually a Level 3 Formation Master. He was truly young and promising! The extremely talented granddaughter of the president of their Formation Master Guild was only a Level 3 Formation Master.

"You are a third-level formation master. Currently, you can only take the fourth-level formation master assessment." said the woman.

Ye Shi nodded and said, "I know. We'll assess the Level 4 candidates first. After that, we'll assess the Level 5 candidates."

The woman looked at Ye Shi in surprise. A fourth-level formation master could already hold the position of vice president in a smaller formation master guild. Most people who could reach the level of vice president were old men, but this man was still so young.

"Please wait a moment. I will prepare the test for you right away." The woman said respectfully.

"And me..." Mu Chen casually threw his third-level formation master badge to the woman.

The woman's eyes almost popped out of her head when she saw another third-level formation master badge.

The woman's face changed and she ran away quickly.

Mu Chen looked at the woman's receding back, his eyes narrowed slightly. For some reason, the feeling of being stared at came back.

"President, there are two young third-level formation masters who come here to be certified as fourth-level formation masters. They also want to be certified as fifth-level formation masters." The woman hurriedly found the president Pei Chengdao.

"I understand. Mu Chen was a fourth-level formation master about five months ago. With his extraordinary talent, it is possible that he has become a fifth-level formation master now." Pei Cheng said lightly.

The woman was stunned when she heard Pei Cheng's words. She originally thought Ye Shi was joking when he said that after the fourth-level formation master, the fifth-level formation master would be tested. She didn't expect...

Lou Qing smiled and said, "I've heard for a long time that the new student at Holy Star Academy, Mu Chen, is a bit of a weirdo, and it turns out to be true."

"The two of them seemed to have answered your question just now." Pei Cheng said.

Lou Qing nodded and said, "Yes!" He listened to every word of the conversation between Mu Chen and Ye Shi.

That formation, while seemingly simple, was actually quite dangerous. When they'd attacked the fire position, a fiery snake had leaped out and instantly devoured one of his fellow Daoists, a Heavenly-level expert! He'd died instantly, leaving no trace behind.

"Brother Lou, what on earth is going on with this formation? Is it worth your 100 million reward?" Pei Cheng looked at Lou Qing in confusion.

Lou Qing smiled and said, "I've suddenly become interested in battle formations recently."

There was a strange flash in Pei Cheng's eyes. Lou Qing and other heavenly-level masters had been acting mysteriously for several months, as if they were plotting something. It seemed that they had gone to the forbidden land, but came back with one person missing. Their Formation Master Guild now had another bounty.

"Senior Lou is Senior Lou. He is interested in combat spells and casually offers a reward of 100 million." Pei Cheng narrowed his eyes. He always felt that Lou Qinghua had ulterior motives for offering such a huge reward.

Lou Qing smiled and said nothing more.

They discovered a ruined land in the forbidden area. The owner of the ruined land seemed to be proficient in formations and had set up many formations and restrictions in the ruined land.

Just as they were about to break the formation, a fellow Taoist died, and they had to seek help from a formation master who was proficient in formations.

After Mu Chen and Ye Shi successfully completed the fourth-level formation master assessment, they went on to take the fifth-level formation master assessment.

Lou Qing looked at Mu Chen and Ye Shi, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Mu Chen's formation magic is powerful, and Ye Shi's is not much worse!" Lou Qing muttered.

Pei Cheng put his hands behind his back and said as a matter of course: "Ye Shi has the Spiritual Pattern Eye, which is the most suitable for learning formations. If it weren't for Mu Chen, that freak, Ye Shi would be the number one genius in formations."

Lou Qing looked at Pei Cheng in surprise, "The Spiritual Pattern Eye is so magical."

Pei Cheng nodded and said, "Of course."

"Grandpa." Pei Ya walked to Pei Cheng with a serious expression.

Pei Cheng looked at Pei Ya and asked gently, "Why did you come out?"

Pei Ya said with some displeasure, "I heard that two little devils came to certify as fourth-level formation masters. Did they succeed?"

Pei Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "It's a success. These two people are currently undergoing the Level 5 Formation Master certification."

"What? How is that possible?" Pei Ya's eyes widened in disbelief. She bit her lip and said unwillingly, "Who are these two people?"

Pei Cheng sighed lightly and said, "It's Mu Chen and Ye Shi from Shengxing." His granddaughter has always been arrogant and proud, and her peers have always been left behind by her. Unfortunately, this generation has both Mu Chen and Ye Shi.

Pei Ya narrowed her eyes, her face turning pale and blue. "So it's these two people. Are they currently undergoing the Level 5 Formation Master certification?"

"Yes! It will probably be in the afternoon before he can come out." Pei Chengdao.

Pei Ya's expression changed. "Pei Ya is getting more and more beautiful." Lou Qing, who was beside Pei Cheng, said.

Pei Ya smiled and said, "Uncle Lou, you're too kind. Uncle Lou, Grandpa said that you put a high-priced bounty on our guild. I've seen that formation! The five elements are lacking fire, so just start from the fire position, it's all right, it's very simple! Uncle Lou, you're spending 100 million yuan on a bounty, it's really..."

Pei Cheng's face changed and he said, "Xiao Ya, don't talk nonsense." Pei Cheng's face changed and he said.

Pei Ya said disapprovingly: "But, Grandpa, it is like this!"

"This formation is not as simple as you think." Pei Cheng frowned and said meaningfully.

Pei Ya said disapprovingly: "Really?"

Pei Cheng looked at Pei Ya and said, "You're still far from it. Ye Shi answered this question just now."

Pei Ya asked curiously, "Really? What did he say?"

"He said that the fire position is a trap, and we should start from the four positions of gold, wood, water and earth." Pei Cheng said lightly.

"The fire position is a trap? Is it true?" Pei Ya's face showed some dissatisfaction.

Lou Qing gave Pei Ya a cold look and said calmly, "Although I don't know if Ye Shi's method of breaking the formation is correct, the fire area is indeed a trap. If you start from the fire area, it is very easy to leave no trace."

Lou Qing's tone was light, but Pei Ya felt a chill in her heart for no reason.

"Uncle Lou, how did you know?" Pei Ya asked curiously.

Lou Qing smiled faintly and said nothing. He naturally knew that someone had died.

Pei Ya frowned. Lou Qing was a heavenly-level master, so he naturally wouldn't speak carelessly. Thinking of this, Pei Ya's face turned a little hot, and her heart was filled with a mixture of loss and embarrassment.