"Island Master, since no one has comprehended this Basic Array, how will the ownership of the Token be decided?" Jiao Long Emperor asked.
"Hong Xiang!" the Dark God Island Master waved toward Hong Xiang standing beside him.
"Yes, Master!" Hong Xiang nodded.
After she spoke, Hong Xiang walked out.
She then said to everyone, "Since none of you have understood the Formation, according to Master's intention, the Token will belong to whoever has the deepest understanding of Formations."
"Understanding of formations?" the crowd murmured in surprise.
Xu Nian was also surprised.
He had initially wanted to step forward and reveal that he had comprehended the Basic Array.
But after hearing Hong Xiang's words, he decided to keep quiet for the time being.
He wanted to see how Hong Xiang would test others' understanding of Formations.
"Next, I will construct a Low Grade Defense Spirit Array. You will try to use the formation theory learned inside to adjust your powers and attack my Formation, so I can judge how deeply you have comprehended the Formations," Hong Xiang said.
Once she finished speaking, a fluctuation emanated from her body.
Then, seven Low Grade Spirit Stones floated in mid-air, forming a defensive wall.
The surrounding crowd expressed their astonishment at this scene.
Is this a Low Grade Spirit Array?
Is this woman also an Array Master?
Xu Nian also showed a hint of surprise.
However, his attention was soon drawn to the Low Grade Spirit Array.
Through his three days of comprehension, he had already gained a basic understanding of Formations.
Clearly, the Low Grade Spirit Array before him was much more complex than the Basic Array.
It involved the direction and route of the flow of Spiritual Energy.
There are two ways to deploy an Array: one is using one's own Spiritual Energy.
The other is using the Spiritual Energy within Spirit Stones.
The former generally cannot maintain the concentration of Spiritual Energy for long.
Whereas the latter requires a reserve of a large number of Spirit Stones.
Upon hearing Hong Xiang's words, the crowd began to closely observe the Defensive Spirit Array.
"One by one, using your own Spiritual Energy, attack the weak points of this Defensive Spirit Array. Based on your attacking methods, I will grade you as low, intermediate, or upper," Hong Xiang said.
The crowd whispered among themselves.
Attacking using the methods of Formation?
This was no simple matter, as it required a certain level of understanding of formation theory.
A big man with a beard stepped forward.
He walked up to the Defensive Spirit Array and began to mobilize his own Spiritual Energy.
Then he threw a punch at the Defensive Spirit Array.
However, the Defensive Array showed no disturbance at all.
"Only superficially understood, low level, next!" Hong Xiang said coldly.
Hearing the low rating, Big Beard walked away disappointed.
Soon, a second person came forward.
The result was the same as the previous person, also rated low.
The third person who came forward was Xuan Hong.
His comprehension was a bit higher and he received an intermediate rating.
Then came Shark Emperor Split Sky, who was similar to Xuan Hong.
Afterwards, Jiao Long Emperor, Whale Emperor, and Emperor Xuanwu also received intermediate ratings.
This showed they had initially mastered the theory of the Formation.
Only Xu Nian, the aloof man, a young couple from Qingcheng Sect, and the genius from the Whale Clan were left.
The eighth to step forward was the genius from the Whale Clan.
He manipulated his Spiritual Energy, which bizarrely spun in the palm of his hand.
Finally, he struck directly at the defensive wall with his palm.
That palm actually caused the defensive wall to shake.
"Essentially mastered, upper level!" Hong Xiang said.
The crowd revealed expressions of surprise.
This genius from the Whale Clan actually had such strong comprehension.
Hearing the crowd's praise, the Whale Clan genius also smiled.
When he turned around, he didn't forget to throw a challenging glance at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian, in response, simply smiled disdainfully.
The next to step forward was the aloof man.
His attack was crisp and clean.
The flow of Spiritual Energy was smooth, without any hindrance.
"Essentially mastered, upper level!" Hong Xiang said.
Being able to reach upper level in three days showed they had the qualifications to embark on the path of Formation Cultivation.
Soon, only Xu Nian and the young couple from Qingcheng Sect were left.
The young couple looked at Xu Nian, who made no move.
He took the lead and walked out.
The first to make a move was the woman named Fang Shishi.
Fang Shishi gently struck out with her palm.
The defensive wall shook.
Onlookers showed expressions of surprise.
"Basic mastery, Upper-class!" Hong Xiang declared.
The crowd again showed expressions of surprise.
Does that mean it's even more impressive than third-rank?
Fu Yuming merely smiled faintly and stepped forward, striking out with his palm as well.
The entire defensive wall shook violently.
"Proficiently mastered, Upper-class!" Hong Xiang announced, her eyes also showing a hint of astonishment.
Initially, her comprehension level over three days was just a bit better than Fu Yuming's.
This indicated that Fu Yuming had outstanding talent in understanding formations.
Even the Dark God Island Master seated in the high seat nodded slightly.
He evidently approved of Fu Yuming's technique.
"He truly is a genius from the Cultivation World. His comprehension is truly extraordinary."
"Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, this token will likely belong to this young man from Qingcheng Sect, an unprecedented happening in the Forbidden Seas for many years."
The Four Demon Emperors also showed faces of shock and reluctance.
However, they had no choice, as these were the rules of the Dark God Island Master.
As for the last, Xu Nian,
he was completely overlooked.
If he had only superficially mastered the technique, how could he possibly surpass this talented youth from Qingcheng Sect?
Fu Yuming also sneered, clearly not thinking Xu Nian could outperform him.
Xu Nian did not say much.
He walked straight toward the defensive wall.
Hong Xiang, on the side, looked at Xu Nian with curiosity.
Even the Dark God Island Master seated at the main seat watched each of Xu Nian's movements intently.
To see just to what level his comprehension of the formation had reached?
However, just when everyone thought Xu Nian would receive an intermediate rating,
Xu Nian simply extended one finger, spiritual energy swirling around his fingertip as he pointed at the Spiritual Energy wall.
The Spiritual Energy wall instantly crumbled.
The crowd was dumbfounded.
Was there a problem with the formation?
Had the spiritual energy been depleted?
Those who did not understand formations had no idea what Xu Nian had done.
But the Dark God Island Master suddenly stood up from his seat.
Hong Xiang was also visibly shocked.
Had he broken her Defensive Array so effortlessly?
How could this be possible?
Although Fu Yuming and the others did not understand what Xu Nian had done,
from the expressions of Hong Xiang and the Dark God Island Master, they vaguely guessed something.
"Did you comprehend the Basic Array?" the Dark God Island Master asked.
The crowd was taken aback.
Wasn't this question already asked?
Xu Nian just smiled slightly.
and immediately four Spirit Stones flew out,
forming a Basic Array.
The crowd was astonished all over again.
Even the Dark God Island Master and Hong Xiang widened their eyes.
"Third-Rank Basic Array? How is that possible?" the Dark God Island Master exclaimed in shock.
The crowd was dumbfounded.
Doesn't that mean Xu Nian had comprehended the highest level of Basic Array?
How could this be possible?
"Xu Nian, since you have comprehended the formation, why didn't you say so earlier?" Hong Xiang also asked.
The crowd stared intently at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian replied with a bitter smile, "I never said I didn't comprehend it!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd was at a loss for words!