When this formation was set up, it was naturally designed to guard against this situation, to prevent someone from carrying out a decapitation operation, which would prevent the formation, which consumes a huge amount of resources, from being activated, and that would really become a joke.
Therefore, he deliberately left a mechanism in the design so that if the country is in danger, the array would be automatically activated as long as a certain person has the authority.
If the grand formation he creates kills the new high priest appointed by the teacher, he will truly become a sinner of the academy.
Zu An replied, "There's no need to kill Ba Gong. Although this formation is powerful, it also has several openings for survival. As long as we find the right one, we can avoid directly facing its edge."
Although this demon-slaying formation is powerful, it is far inferior to the formation seen in the previous tomb.
Having witnessed the grand formation, and with the knowledge of formations in the "Baopu Zhenjing" (True Scripture of Embracing Simplicity), he naturally saw many flaws in it.
"The Gate of Life?" Yan Xiangu was taken aback. "Where is the Gate of Life?"
This grand formation was used as a last resort when humanity was facing a life-or-death crisis. How could he possibly leave an escape route for the enemy?
Zuan hesitated for a moment before pointing out several solutions.
Yan Xiangu's array formation skills are indeed very high. In addition, with the collective wisdom of the world's top array formation talents, it is difficult to break directly. However, one can use some clever methods to avoid the power of the array.
Yan Xiangu was initially somewhat dismissive, but as he listened, his expression changed, and he was finally convinced: "My junior brothers and sisters always praise you as if you were an unparalleled being, as if you were a celestial being descended to earth. To be honest, I've always been a little unconvinced, but now I'm truly convinced. There really are people in this world who are born with knowledge."
The reasons people supported him becoming the new Priest were twofold: first, they didn't want the academy to split; second, they wanted to follow their teacher's dying wish; and third, they didn't want to deal with worldly matters after becoming Priest. So even though some people supported him becoming Priest, he refused.
He even felt that he had "given" the position of chief priest.
Even though he knew last night that the other party had a high level of cultivation, that was all. In the field of runes and arrays, he was the king of this world. Even when his teacher was alive, he was not as good as him in this aspect.
After all, the old chief priest had too many distractions, while he only needed to focus on this one thing.
But after talking with Zuan, he realized that Zuan also had such high attainments in formations. Some of his occasional insights were truly unheard of, giving him unprecedented inspiration. Even his formation cultivation, which had stagnated for many years, showed signs of a breakthrough.
Overwhelmed with excitement, he stood up and bowed to Zu An, a hint of fanaticism in his eyes: "From now on, I will take the Chief Priest as my master!"
Zu An was startled: "Master Yan, what are you doing? Please get up! How can I be your master?"
"Why not? In the path of cultivation, those who have attained enlightenment come first, and age is not the determining factor," Yan Xiangu said solemnly.
"Absolutely not. I also have a lot to learn from you about formations. We can discuss and improve together in the future. There's no need to address each other as master and disciple." Zu An persuaded him with great difficulty before finally dissuading him from becoming his apprentice.
It should be noted that although he possessed the "Baopu Zhenjing" which recorded the art of formations, Yan Xiangu had studied rune formations his entire life, and his foundation was far more solid than Yan Xiangu's. This was evident in both the Demon-Slaying Formation and the formation that Zhao Hao, a powerful general from Zishan, had banished.
Perhaps in the future, when I have a thorough understanding of the "Baopu Zhenjing" (a classic text on embracing simplicity), I will still need to consult him on some issues. How could I possibly be his teacher?
Seeing his resolute attitude, Yan Xiangu had no choice but to abandon the idea, and couldn't help but sigh, "This scene reminds me of the time I spent with the old chief priest..."
He and the old master were nominally master and apprentice, but in reality, they were old friends who had known each other for many years.
Back then, the old master didn't want to address him as his master and disciple, but he was too stubborn. Because he had learned the other's knowledge of formations, he insisted on becoming his disciple, and the other had no choice but to agree.
Thinking back to those days, it's truly nostalgic.
"Senior Brother, what are you and the High Priest doing? It's like a married couple bowing to each other."
The sound of high heels rang out, and Jiang Luofu walked in from outside. Beside her was Qi Yaoguang, dressed as a shrine maiden. Both women looked at the scene in the room with strange expressions.
Yan Xiangu then recounted what had just happened. Jiang Luofu and Qi Yaoguang exchanged a glance, both of them showing their shock.
After all, they knew this senior brother best. Although he usually appeared to be a kind and gentle person, he was actually very proud and aloof at heart.
Back then, the teacher even remarked that the senior student's overall strength was not much worse than his.
How could someone like him want to become Zu An's disciple?
"No, no, if you become his disciple, wouldn't we be a generation below you? Absolutely not!" Qi Yaoguang immediately exclaimed.
Yan Xiangu's expression was strange: "That's because you haven't seen his mastery of formations... Hey, didn't you also pester him to become your apprentice before?"
“That’s different. I’m just a young girl. I don’t mind calling him ‘Master’ or ‘Dad’. Can you do that? You’re an old man with a white beard. Don’t embarrass yourself.” Qi Yaoguang said emphatically.
Yan Xiangu: "..."
That's something I just can't do, I have no shame!
Seeing Zu An's astonished expression, Jiang Luofu chuckled and came to Zu An's side: "Don't take it to heart. Junior Sister has always been like this, without any respect for elders. Our teacher loved her quirky and clever nature the most when she was alive."
"Ahem, is there something you need here?" Looking at her, who clearly had a cold and aloof demeanor, yet wore the hottest black stockings, with lace faintly visible at the top of her legs, Zu An wondered what the old high priest was thinking when he took in this bunch of eccentric disciples.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Luofu replied, "Someone has come to the academy looking for you."
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