Chapter 438: Chapter 436: Array (Part 2) Moreover, the formation has a significant drawback. Although it has the potential to allow the weak to prevail over the strong, it often requires prior arrangement, making it inflexible. Even the simple Nine Palace Formation that Lou Yi used previously needed to be set up beforehand, which was greatly limiting. Arranging a formation in real-time on-site requires extremely high proficiency in formations, which is nearly impossible. However, the major difficulties in learning formations are not an issue for Lou Yi. Having looted many evil cultivators and Foundation Establishment great cultivators, he is now not lacking in silver. As for the requirement for comprehension... he has the Attribute Panel to directly push through it. There are two main reasons why Lou Yi wants to learn formations. First, he wants to utilize his cultivation level at the fourth level of Qi Cultivation in the most efficient way possible. Secondly, in order to resist the Demon Clan later, he cannot always rely on martial arts, as it makes him easily targeted. Everyone knows that the immediate motive for the attack from Cyan Wolf Ridge this time is because the Young Wolf Lord of the Ironback Grey Wolf lineage was killed by a mysterious body cultivator. Therefore, Lou Yi needs a means of concealment and enough attacking power... Body cultivation and martial arts should be used less in front of others, thus he can only come up with solutions within the realm of magic cultivation. Of course, formation is merely supplementary, Lou Yi practices it during his spare time. Martial arts are his main means of reliance, and the core position will not be shaken. Once he thought of it, Lou Yi immediately went to the Cultivation Hall. Previously, he had consulted with Bi Yaoyao, Rong Xuejian, and his senior sister Lü Tianran, and decided to spend fifty points of contribution to exchange for an ancient book called "Elementary Formation". Elementary Formation is like a foundational physics book in the study of formations, and has been spread in the cultivation realm for an unknowable amount of time. Anyone who aspires to study formations will research it. Given his previous experience with the Nine Palace Formation, Lou Yi already has a certain understanding of formations. Thus, when flipping through this book, a new text naturally appeared in the magic section of the Attribute Panel: Elementary Formation (Uninitiated 0/3). Looking at the faintly visible "+" sign behind it, Lou Yi pressed it without hesitation. Elementary Formation (Uninitiated 0/3) → Elementary Formation (Initiated 0/15) → Elementary Formation (Proficient 0/90) → Elementary Formation (Mastery 0/700) → Elementary Formation (Minor Achievement 0/6000) → Elementary Formation (Great Achievement 0/60000) Unfamiliar memories appeared in Lou Yi’s mind. In the memories, he was a physics professor at a top university, even having considerable fame worldwide. In an unfortunate car accident, he transmigrated to the Cultivation Sect, Tongxian Sect, in a different world. Tongxian Sect excels in formation techniques, and is extremely renowned in the cultivation realm. The transmigrated physics professor discovered that formations had many similarities with the theories he researched in his past life. Formations are typically composed of elements like array maps, array patterns, array bases, array eyes, and array sources. The array map is the container for array patterns; the better the material, the higher and more complex the quality of the array pattern. Each type of array pattern has different functions: some confuse the enemy’s spiritual sense, some suppress the enemy’s body, and some can generate magic. Array bases and array eyes are the ’processors’ used to activate and integrate array patterns. The better the material of the array base and the more numerous they are, the stronger and more numerous the ’processor’ cores, resulting in stronger effects of the array patterns. The array source provides energy to the formation, with some formations having a designated area for placing spirit stones and other energy sources. However, in today’s cultivation realm, it is more popular to integrate functions for absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi within the array bases... With his powerful mind, he made rapid progress in formations, quickly becoming famous in the sect, and was personally accepted by the Sect Leader as a closed-door disciple. From this point on, his cultivation was smooth, and he continued to advance in formation techniques, even entering realms untouched by his predecessors... In reality, Lou Yi opened his eyes. A small portion of the formation memories entered his mind naturally. At this moment, his understanding of formations reached an extremely profound level. The construction and integration of various array patterns, how to maximize power, how to efficiently trigger formation power, how to construct array bases and array eyes, and the principles behind other formations, were all exceedingly clear. After grasping the fundamental principles of formations. From now on, no matter what formation he uses, he can quickly get started. Even some simple formations can directly reach the proficient level. After achieving great success in Elementary Formation, Lou Yi needs to choose a practical formation. Regarding the specific formation, he consulted his senior sister Lü Tianran, senior brother Liu Qi, and others, and spent half a day picking one out at the Cultivation Hall. Due to the war situation, the sect opened up the selection of cultivation techniques, unlike before when they were strict about requirements for cultivation levels. In the end, Lou Yi chose a formation called Hundred Corpse Formation. The associated array map is at the top-grade magical artifact level and has a self-charging effect. Once fully charged, an ordinary middle stage Qi cultivator can use it for several hours and deploy it during engagements. The array map unfolds into a black and white scroll that expands with the wind, spanning over thirty yards, filled with countless complex lines, densely packed like blood vessels. The map contains one hundred and eight ghosts images arranged methodically. Each ghost corresponds to an array base or an array foot; if all array bases are filled, the power will certainly be astonishing. The Corpse-Driving Sect designed this map, hoping to use auxiliary corpses to press as bases. An ordinary Qi cultivator can control at most three to five auxiliary corpses. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞 However, Lou Yi... He had originally purchased twelve auxiliary corpses, and now waved his hand to buy twenty more, totaling thirty-five. Adding the Lou Er as the array eye, there are thirty-six in total. ’Boom!’ As Lou Yi input his spiritual power, the Hundred Corpse Formation map suddenly spread across the ground, and thirty-six auxiliary corpses precisely fell into the array bases. As the map activated, the thirty-six auxiliary corpses emitted dazzling white light and began activating the patterns beneath them. Numerous complex array patterns connected to one another, creating a marvelous reaction, and strands of gray energy like ribbons alternately emerged, layering and stacking under Lou Yi’s control... ’Good, the Hundred Corpse Formation can be deployed in battle, less restrictive than the Nine Palace Formation. Now, merely with the cultivation level at the fourth level of Qi Cultivation, I can fight against top Qi cultivators.’ ’A genius in formations unseen for a millennium, will be my identity to the outside.’ Lou Yi rehearsed it once, feeling quite satisfied. With the growth of his cultivation level in the immortal path, or the improvement of the material of the array map, or the increase in the quantity of auxiliary corpses, his battle power in formations will see not inconsiderable enhancement. It can be imagined that the formations will also become one of his trump cards in the future. After forming battle power in formations, Lou Yi began researching the Secret Record of Yin-Yang Interaction by Xuan Bi. This is an extremely powerful dual cultivation technique, which Lou Yi can easily begin with his current accumulation. However, to continue advancing, practical combat is essential. Though Lou Yi does not reject practical combat, there is no need to put effort into it; he currently does not have much time to spend on it. The current human and demon standoff is not too intense; he should use the sect’s resources to enhance his strength and wait for the right opportunity to step in. As long as his power is sufficient, the Demon Clan will be his energy source. ... Three months flashed by. During this time, the intensity of engagements between the Corpse-Driving Sect and the Demon Clan gradually increased. More and more powerful demons emerged. There are terrifying water demons capable of infinite division, Lion Demons with three heads and suspected ancient sacred bloodlines. There are Toad Demons capable of spewing soul-corroding Yin Wind and Stone Monsters whose bodies are so hard that even Foundation Establishment magic barely scratches them... The number of cities on the Zhao Kingdom’s border attacked by demons has already surpassed twenty, and a Foundation Establishment Elder has been severely injured by demons. Even Elder Bi, such a powerful top-level Foundation Establishment elder, has already been dispatched to guard places, and even Lou Yi’s mentor He Xiang has been assigned relevant tasks. On this day, Bi Yaoyao came over looking for Lou Yi again. "Lou wood head, when are we going to kill demons?" Her eyes sparkled with eagerness, revealing her impatience. "Wait three more days," Lou Yi said. He looked at the Attribute Panel before him, on which a line of small green luminous text appeared: Sufficient data has been collected, and the system is expected to be updated in 48 hours. If you wish to delay or pause the update, please choose. ...