366: Third-order magic array

In front of the giant stone door, Song Zhan's entire body glowed with spiritual light, the Formation Plate in his hand flowed with radiance, and strands of energy light were transmitted onto the stone door.

On the path of Array Formation, being able to set up a Formation on an artifact is something only a Second-Order Formation Master can achieve.

The Array Formation on this stone door immediately erupted with strong radiance after sensing the erosion of power.

Boom—

The entire stone door was trembling violently, and the originally quiet golden formation patterns also emanated terrifying power.

The white jade Formation Plate in Song Zhan's hand was trembling wildly, and the released energy also began to collide with the stone door formation, emitting a fierce aura.

His expression was solemn, he formed a hand seal with his left hand, his lips moved slightly, his entire body's magic power surged, powerful energy was released from within him, entering the Formation Plate through his palm.

Immediately, his right hand changed rapidly, constantly manipulating the Formation Plate floating in mid-air, the exquisite technique made Zhou Luo's eyes light up.

This technique was even more powerful than what he knew, and the deduction speed was not only skilled and fast but also incredibly precise.

As expected, First-Order Pill and Second Order have essential differences.

Especially in Array formation techniques and methods, such profound and exquisite means, without a dedicated inheritance or guidance from others, it is basically impossible to become successful through self-study.

This is also why there are Loose Cultivators who are Second-Order Alchemists, but no Loose Cultivators who are Second-Order Formation Masters.

However, Zhou Luo was not worried.

With the System, as long as he has enough lottery draws, he might not be unable to draw a Second-Order Formation Master in the future.

As the art with the strongest enhancement ability among the Four Great Arts, if one can reach Second Order, it will bring immense benefits to oneself.

At this moment, Song Zhan was analyzing the formation on the stone door.

Fortunately, the formation on this stone door was not very powerful; although he seemed to be struggling a bit, his technique did not stop and he was meticulously deciphering it.

The others just watched silently.

About half an hour later, Song Zhan's forehead was covered in sweat beads, and the movements of his hands also slowed down.

Rumble—

Accompanied by a loud noise, the formation patterns on the stone door dimmed and it trembled violently.

The entire stone door slowly moved open to both sides, revealing a gap.

The gap slowly widened, eventually becoming just large enough for one person to pass through.

Behind that gap, it was pitch black, and the situation inside could not be seen.

The four of them tried to release their spiritual sense, but it was also useless.

At this moment, no one dared to move.

Song Zhan put away his Formation Plate and was regulating his body after taking a Pill.

"Everyone, you go first. I still need to inject energy into this Formation again to prevent others from taking advantage," Song Zhan said solemnly.

Now that the Array Formation is broken, if it is left open, later arrivals can easily pass through.

This reason is quite sufficient.

"Alright, then Daoist friend Qianxue, let's go," Zhou Luo said, looking at Shangguan Qianxue beside him.

Who knows what's behind the stone door? What if this is the trap of that Golden Core True Person?

So, at this time, being the first one out would definitely not be worth it.

It is estimated that the other party also thought this way, which is why they found this reason.

Song Zhan's expression changed slightly, it seemed the other party still didn't trust him.

He immediately said, "I just consumed a lot of mental energy, Senior Sister, you should stay here and protect me for now."

But Zhou Luo also followed closely and said, "Daoist friend Song has consumed so much mental energy, why don't we wait together? After all, you are a Second-Order Formation Master, and we might have to rely on you next."

Since he had said so much, Song Zhan didn't have a good reason to refuse for a moment.

Just like that, the four people were in a stalemate at the entrance.

They waited until Song Zhan recovered before getting up and walking towards the inside of the stone door.

Naturally, the first one to enter the stone door was Song Zhan.

Under Zhou Luo's flattery, he was now the strongest one on the surface.

Since he was the strongest, he naturally had to walk first.

Song Zhan was also helpless about this, he could only take out his Formation Plate and go ahead to scout the path.

In the gloomy and dark environment, they couldn't see their hands in front of them, and the surroundings were also silent.

Song Zhan walked alone at the very front, the two women walked in the middle, and Zhou Luo walked at the back.

This special darkness could also block spiritual sense, so when the four of them walked in it, they could only perceive the position a foot in front of them.

Everyone looked around with solemn expressions, their steps were slow, and their faces were full of caution.

Whoosh whoosh—

Just at this moment, two sounds of something breaking through the air came from the darkness.

The four of them instantly became alert, among them Song Zhan was the first to act, placing his right hand on the Formation Plate and rapidly manipulating it.

The next second, centered around him, several formation patterns appeared around him, and centered around him, a powerful formation instantly condensed.

That formation enveloped the four of them simultaneously; although the brilliant radiance was suppressed by the darkness, it appeared very bright in their sight.

Bang bang—

The attack landed on the formation, making a crisp sound.

Ripples appeared on the bright light shield, and the four of them keenly sensed that it was a black substance.

That substance dissipated upon touching the light shield, but at the same time, it also left a black mark on the formation.

Immediately after, that black spot began to spread at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in the blink of an eye, it had already corroded part of the formation's area, revealing large holes.

"What the hell is this?" Song Zhan frowned.

That black substance was different from the toxic substance he had encountered; he could even feel a trace of life when it appeared, indicating that it was a living creature.

This area of darkness in front of them was likely a Formation, and being able to contain living creatures within the Array Formation was a capability only a Second-Order peak Array Master possessed at least.

That was why Song Zhan was so surprised.

Because he himself was only Second Order High Grade, there was still some distance from being a peak Array Master.

If this darkness was a Second Order top-grade formation, or even Third-Order, then it would likely be very difficult for them to leave here.

The other two women also didn't recognize that item.

But Zhou Luo knew that the black substance was a First-Order Pill peak Gu called Black Abyss Gu.

As a First-Order Pill peak Gu Master, he had some knowledge and understanding of all First-Order Pill Gu.

He saw the origin of that black substance at a glance.

What surprised him was that the other party could actually combine and use Gu and formation together.

This indeed opened up a new line of thought for Zhou Luo.

Currently, he was not only a First-Order Pill Gu Master but also a First-Order Pill Array Master; if he could also combine the two, the formations he created would be even more powerful.

It seemed he could definitely try it after leaving here.

For now, he did not reveal the origin of that thing.

Because once he said it, his identity as a Gu Master would also be exposed, which was not what he wanted to see.

No one answered Song Zhan's doubts.

And in the darkness, more Black Abyss Gu attacked; their own power was not strong, but after self-detonation, they could produce terrifying corrosive ability.

When they hit the formation light shield, the continuous explosion sounds also caused the spiritual light to start dimming.

Song Zhan's expression sank.

"We need to speed up."