Chapter 167

Chapter 167: Six Harmonies Formation

Deep in the forest, Zhou Luo moved as swiftly as the wind. Seizing the partial advantage he had gained in time, he swiftly took out the formation disk and began setting up the formation.

The formation he intended to deploy was a trapping formation called the Six Harmonies Formation.

This was a top-grade, top-level first-level formation. Though extremely troublesome to set up, once successfully completed, it could temporarily trap even a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Zhou Luo remained uncertain about the true strength of his pursuer.

To ensure safety, he chose this formation without hesitation.

Standing amidst the trees, Zhou Luo centered his mind, allowing his mental strength to sink onto the formation disk.

The Taiji diagram on the white jade formation disk slowly rotated, emanating flecks of magical light that dispersed outward.

The primary step of setting up a formation involved isolating the formation area, then inscribing the formation diagram onto it.

The dense, glowing flecks drifted on the wind, adhering to the trunks of trees one by one, where they blossomed with blinding radiance.

Under the direction of Zhou Luo’s mental strength, the brilliant light quickly coalesced once more.

To set up such a formation,

an ordinary formation master would require at least twenty breaths of time just to complete this step.

This was because the larger the area, the more flecks of light needed control, and gathering them back took proportionally longer.

Unless one possessed sufficiently powerful mental strength to instantly recall all the dispersed formation light flecks.

Therefore, for a formation master, mental strength was also a crucial criterion for judging the level of their formation mastery.

Zhou Luo’s mental strength far exceeded the ordinary, partly because he had mastered three major Cultivation Skills, and partly due to the tempering he received within the Immortal Sect.

Thus, it took him only five breaths of time to gather all the light flecks together.

The coalesced light flecks formed a massive curtain of radiance in mid-air.

Rendered upon this luminous curtain was a brilliantly glowing area diagram, precisely encompassing a large swathe of territory centered on Zhou Luo.

Seeing this, Zhou Luo took a concentrated breath, channeling vast streams of mental strength from his consciousness sea to pour onto his spiritual brush.

The next step was the inscription of the formation diagram.

The so-called Six Harmonies referred to up, down, and the four cardinal directions.

It utilized forces from every angle to generate a colossal field of power, trapping enemies within the formation.

It was said this trapping formation originated from ancient times and was now likely possessed only by Immortal Sects like the Qinyuan Sect.

Having mastered all first-level formation diagrams, Zhou Luo naturally possessed profound understanding of this formation.

Under the guidance of his mental strength, the crystal-clear spiritual brush moved rapidly, tracing threads of the formation line by line.

Meanwhile, the shadowy figure from Zhen Yuan Tower had shattered the power of the defensive spiritual symbols and was rushing towards his location at high speed.

The enemy had extended his mental strength, detecting an intense surge of spiritual energy deep within the dense forest. Transforming into a stream of light, he weaved through the trees, homing directly on the spot.

Zhou Luo poured his entire being into the formation disk.

Through the powerful guidance of his mental strength, the formation diagram steadily took shape.

Faint threads of light wove together, their surfaces rippling with vast undulations of spiritual energy that stirred the surrounding winds persistently.

At the same time, he took out the formation materials.

To set up the Six Harmonies Formation, it required the support of the power of various heaven-and-earth treasures. Relying solely on spiritual stones, it could probably only block an attack from a cultivator at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement.

Zhou Luo had long been prepared for this.

At the moment the formation diagram was drawn, he decisively placed the formation materials into it.

At the same time, he took out a formation pestle made of jade and started grinding the materials.

With the help of the formation pestle, he could fully extract the power from the materials.

When the power of those materials was ground and injected into the formation plate, streams of pure and mysterious power projected out, pouring onto the light screen.

The lightly glowing rays suddenly burst forth with blinding spiritual light, and the formed formation diagram seemed to come to life, becoming brilliantly dazzling.

The formation diagram after being infused with power was radiating a strong aura.

Zhou Luo then threw the spiritual stones, which served as the formation base, into the formation plate. With the spiritual energy infusion, the already dazzling formation diagram erupted with immense power, like a mountain roar and sea surge, unleashing tremendous force.

At this time, the shadow not far away had already charged over.

He saw that the other party was setting up a formation, and his heart sank. Spiritual energy erupted inside his body, and he shot out like an arrow.

The formation setup had reached the final step.

All that remained was to peel the formation diagram off the light screen, cover this area with it, and then plant the formation flags that would provide energy to succeed.

Zhou Luo took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and ignored the incoming attack, devoting himself wholeheartedly to setting up the formation.

Although the formation was not yet formed, the shadow could clearly feel the terrifying aura on the light screen.

If the other party really succeeded in setting up the formation, they might be able to make a desperate counterattack.

He couldn’t allow this to happen.

Therefore, the shadow raised his right hand, and a dagger appeared in his palm. The dagger was pitch black all over, covered with golden patterns, and exuding a strong smell of blood.

He thrust it forward, and the black dagger pierced through the air, attacking the opponent.

The fierce killing intent came howling. Zhou Luo gritted his teeth, split off a sliver of his concentration, took out a talisman from his storage ring, and threw it again.

Seeing that talisman, the shadow’s pupils slightly contracted.

Because he felt, on it, the same terrifying aura as before.

It was a high-grade spiritual symbol!

How did this guy have so many high-grade spiritual symbols?

High-grade spiritual symbols had always been scarce goods in the market. Not to mention that drawing one required a huge amount of materials, just the fact that a first-grade top-level spiritual symbol master was a very rare existence.

Even he only had three high-grade spiritual symbols on him, and all of them were related to concealment and qi suppression.

How could there be so many battle spiritual symbols?

Battle spiritual symbols were much harder to refine than support type spiritual symbols.

The talisman burst out with dazzling light in mid-air, rumbling loudly.

Lightning rushed out and slammed heavily onto the black dagger.

Boom—

With a resounding boom, the black dagger trembled minutely, its potency diminished considerably.

Immediately after, several bolts of lightning manifested, relentlessly bombarding it.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!—

Under the continuous bombardment, the black dagger ultimately lost its power and was forcibly retrieved by Shadow.

Gazing at Zhou Luo, motionless on the ground, Shadow’s eyes darkened, and his speed surged once more.

In the blink of an eye, he had closed the distance, thrusting his right hand out to seize his target.

At that very moment, Zhou Luo abruptly moved, darting sideways.

Simultaneously, the formation diagram crashed down, enveloping the entire area.

Shadow paled in shock, immediately wanting to retreat.

But Zhou Luo, gripping the formation flags, curled the corner of his lips and began manipulating the formation.

Boom!—

The next instant, immense gravitational force rolled in from all directions, like countless mountains crashing down.

Shadow instantly felt his body grow immensely heavy, his spiritual energy sluggish, as if bearing the weight of ten thousand mountains.

He forcefully circulated his spiritual energy, resisting the formation’s gravity, a pair of sunken, cold eyes fixed on Zhou Luo ahead.

"Seeking death!"

He roared furiously, finally abandoning restraint. The aura of the ninth level of Qi Refinement surged forth like a powerful river, mighty and overwhelming.

Zhou Luo clutched the formation flags tightly, continuously pouring in spiritual energy.

The surrounding trees radiated a dense spiritual light; the power of the Six Harmonies Formation rapidly intensified.

Facing the crushing gravitational pressure that surged like a tidal wave, Shadow struggled to move his body and summoned the black dagger.

Cold, gleaming light emanated from the dagger, reflecting Shadow’s deathly pale, bloodless face.

Zhou Luo stepped forward, his form light and swift as a swallow, presenting a stark contrast to his opponent.

Golden Rainbow Piercing the Sun!

The Xuan Sky Sword swept out mightily. Golden light blazed, illuminating the heavens and earth, enveloping the surroundings.

A golden sun erupted from the sword tip, surging forward.

A cold sneer on his face, Shadow manipulated the black dagger. It shot forth with razor-sharp keenness.

Crack!—

The golden sun shattered audibly.