Chapter 769

Unlike Ning Zhuo sat cross-legged on the ground and slowly closed his eyes.

The cultivators of the Profound Armor Cave felt strange seeing this scene.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was not injured in the battle just now. He also didn't practice the newly obtained bronze long spear; shouldn't he seize the time to fight and strive to take down the sixth Profound Weapon Armor at this time?

The more Profound Weapon Armors a cultivator masters, the greater the advantage in the third stage will undoubtedly be.

Although the cultivators didn't understand, they didn't voice their doubts anymore.

Unlike Ning Zhuo learned while practicing, although he fell behind at the beginning, he caught up later and steadily obtained the qualification to be promoted to the third stage. This made everyone realize that Unlike Ning Zhuo was not simple, and they didn't dare to comment casually.

The cultivators couldn't see the "Human Life Hanging by a Thread," and it was precisely through this divine ability that Unlike Ning Zhuo was closely communicating with Sun Lingtong, who was far away in the Shuyu Study.

"Boss, the shield is easy to use! I want to keep the shield in my hand and protect myself at all times." Unlike Ning Zhuo suggested.

Sun Lingtong: "That's right. The fifth long spear can already 'have no moves is better than having moves,' without a protective object, it's easy to suffer a big loss."

"And this also fits your nature—steady and cautious."

"The battle formation we designed this time is for you to use, of course it must fit your temperament."

Unlike Ning Zhuo added: "Focus on defense, supplemented by attack. The remaining Profound Weapon Armors must stir up an offensive."

Sun Lingtong thought for a moment: "Then what should be the main weapon?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo pondered for a while, then said: "Let's focus on saber and sword. First, this kind of weapon is the most common. In the third stage, I might be able to grab others' sabers and swords to use as substitutes. Second, we designed three-style saber-sword combos before, which can be fully used in the battle formation, continuing to retain these trump cards."

Sun Lingtong nodded: "Reasonable!"

The two quickly finalized the design goal: use Unlike Ning Zhuo's body shield defense as the formation base, use the remaining Profound Weapon Armors as formation eyes, focus on attack, supplemented by defense.

The steps of the design were also there.

First design the formation base, then design the formation eyes, and finally coordinate and optimize.

Sun Lingtong: "Little Zhuo, stand up and practice the shield once."

Unlike Ning Zhuo opened his eyes decisively, held the shield, and performed the moves on the spot.

The shield was his fourth Profound Weapon Armor, with basic moves, combos, and routines, and it could borrow momentum to act, possessing a certain agility.

"Unlike Ning Zhuo is practicing again."

"At this time, he can probably determine that he has been promoted to the third stage. So, he is not in a hurry."

"So, he was indeed resting just now—"

The cultivators had just finished discussing when they saw Unlike Ning Zhuo sit cross-legged again and close his eyes to rest.

"Uh."

"Only practiced once?"

"Why practice the shield, the bronze long spear is the newly obtained Profound Weapon Armor!"

The cultivators couldn't understand Unlike Ning Zhuo a bit.

Sun Lingtong's comprehension was a notch higher than Unlike Ning Zhuo's, his memory was also very outstanding, and his foundation in martial arts was deeper than Unlike Ning Zhuo's.

He only looked at it once, and it was enough.

Unlike Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong discussed continuously, and under the blessing of the Luo Book, every deduction of theirs was swift and fast, and always correct.

This greatly improved efficiency.

In half a cup of tea, the Sun-Ning duo designed 30% of the battle formation and completed the part of the formation base for the time being.

They started designing the formation eyes.

Dynamic formations are often used in group battles. In the army, the formation eyes of dynamic formations are often served by generals.

Therefore, often when the general dies, the damage to the dynamic formation is great. If the only main general is lost, it will have huge destructive power to the combat power of the entire army.

Even with such a huge drawback, the heavy burden of the formation eyes of the dynamic formation still falls on the general. Because the dynamic formation is active, the requirements for the formation eyes are much higher than those of the static formation.

When the Sun-Ning duo designed, they used Profound Weapon Armors as formation eyes.

Profound Weapon Armors are not ordinary weapons; their refining methods are special, their materials are also strange, they contain martial arts principles, and can even respond to enemies on their own.

Using them to act as formation eyes for a dynamic formation, don't say, it's really quite suitable.

The Sun-Ning duo had already finalized focusing on saber and sword, so Unlike Ning Zhuo used his spiritual sense to manipulate the saber and sword to practice in mid-air beside him.

Afterwards, it was the turn of the long spear and gauntlets.

Subsequently, these few bronze wares swayed around Unlike Ning Zhuo, sometimes saber and sword combined into a group, sometimes spear in front, saber in back. Sometimes gauntlets were separated left and right.

The positions of the four Profound Weapon Armors were constantly adjusted, and from time to time, they performed moves, conducting intermittent practice.

The cultivators were even more confused.

"What exactly is Unlike Ning Zhuo doing?"

"He—seems to be thinking about something."

"Could it be that he is designing a battle formation?"

For a moment, everyone's hearts were shocked.

"Is he trying to design a battle formation temporarily, or a dynamic formation?"

"How deep are his attainments in formation arts to make him so confident?"

"Looking at it, he should be designing a dynamic formation. This doesn't just involve formation arts, but also military strategy."

If it were someone else, the cultivators would have sneered with disdain.

But they had just been slapped in the face by Unlike Ning Zhuo's performance, so they wisely shut their mouths and watched Unlike Ning Zhuo's performance quietly.

The Sun-Ning duo had already designed six methods, but none of them were satisfied.

Time was limited, and Unlike Ning Zhuo was about to choose one.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, I have an idea!" Sun Lingtong suddenly said, he caught the inspiration that suddenly flashed in his spirit sea, "Right! Rotation! Let's take turns. One saber passes, one sword arrives; one sword is not finished, one saber rises!"

He was excited, speaking faster and faster, his right hand subconsciously gesturing in the air.

Unlike Ning Zhuo listened patiently to Sun Lingtong's description, and a flash of brilliance also appeared in his eyes: "Good idea! Boss, did you expand it from the 'Parting Water and Lifting Moon' style?"

Sun Lingtong laughed: "Little brother, you still understand me."

The 'Parting Water and Lifting Moon' style was one of the three saber-sword combos they created together before, focusing on using feedback to assist the saber and sword to form a continuous offensive.

This part of the design was completed, and 80% of the entire dynamic formation was completed.

The remaining 20% was organization, repair, and improvement.

Unlike Ning Zhuo stood up again, holding the shield, using his own body as the formation base. The four Profound Weapon Armors around him circled and flew.

Suddenly, the weapons rotated at high speed, the saber just slashed, the sword slashed again, the spear just swept, and the gauntlets connected.

At first, there were some bumps. After all, it was Unlike Ning Zhuo's first time practicing.

But after a dozen breaths, these weapons operated smoothly.

The Hao-surnamed cultivator saw this scene, his pupils shrank violently: "Battle formation! Unlike Ning Zhuo actually really did it, he improvised and designed a dynamic formation according to the existing Profound Weapon Armors."

The people around were already in an uproar.

"Is this a genius?"

"It's a bit too exaggerated!"

"I don't know much about dynamic formations, someone comment, what if it's just a superficial article—"

The cultivators subconsciously looked at one of them.

This cultivator also practiced dynamic formations, and at this moment, the more he looked, the wider his mouth opened, his face full of surprise.

Seeing his expression, everyone had the answer in their hearts.

So, looking at Unlike Ning Zhuo again, everyone's expressions were much more complex.

This kind of achievement, if it were them, would be completely beyond their personal ability. But the young man in front of them did it easily.

Comparing people with people, it's maddening.

And Unlike Ning Zhuo, who achieved this, had no self-satisfaction.

While practicing, he discussed with Sun Lingtong: "Offensive and defensive rotation, core stability, suspension weapons can change, alternating attacks—how about calling it the 'Steady Saber Rotation Formation'?"

Sun Lingtong shrugged on the other side: "Little Zhuo, as long as you like it."

Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed: "It's a pity that our attainments in military strategy are not high, and my formation-laying skills are only at the Craftsman level."

Sun Lingtong laughed: "What's the rush, little brother, you are now in the Ten Thousand Elephant Sect, all kinds of Xingyun Trials are good opportunities for you to improve every realm!"

Sun Lingtong thought highly of Unlike Ning Zhuo.

This is a prosperous age of cultivation, with ten thousand methods, a thousand families, and a hundred arts!

Generally speaking, their realms can all use the same standard: Apprentice, Craftsman, Master, Grandmaster, Sect Master—

Apprentice is learning basic theory, recognizing basic materials, tools, runes, magic formulas, etc. This is the stage of laying the foundation. Apprentices often know what it is, but don't know why it is.

Reaching the Craftsman realm means being able to independently complete standard processes, master core basic skills, and have a preliminary understanding of the principles, being able to become skillful through practice.

Reaching the Master realm, cultivators can handle complex problems, optimize processes, have a deeper understanding of principles, and stably produce high-quality standard parts. Sometimes, unique craftsmanship often carries personal style imprints.

Unlike Ning Zhuo laid a solid foundation in Fire Persimmon Immortal City, making the four arts of cultivation reach the Craftsman realm. It's just that he rarely showed it to the outside world, even the school of the Ning family didn't know.

Besides this, Unlike Ning Zhuo's main practice is mechanical arts. He has reached the Master realm, and the Fire Explosion Monkey, Shadow Blade Night Tiger, Snow Color Girl Hui, and Snow Pivot Imperial Ning Xie uniquely created by Unlike Ning Zhuo are the best proof. These machines are all his unique creations, carrying his unique craftsmanship.

But his highest realm is the Five Elements realm. Its realm has reached at least the Sect Master level. Below Sect Master is Grandmaster, and below Grandmaster is Master.

The Grandmaster level breaks away from superficial craftsmanship, and the Sect Master level can establish a sect. Every Five Elements spell Unlike Ning Zhuo created on the spot can be used as the foundation for establishing a sect.

The Five Elements realm is Unlike Ning Zhuo's opportunity, excluding this, Unlike Ning Zhuo being able to have such attainments in mechanical arts and the four arts of cultivation is already an extraordinary and outstanding achievement.

This is the result of his hiding his strength, reading and practicing day and night, not daring to slack off for ten years.

In terms of martial arts realm, Unlike Ning Zhuo was once at the Apprentice level. After traveling the world, he made up for this shortcoming, experienced the battlefield, and came to this moment, he is already at the Martial Craftsman level.

Unlike Ning Zhuo still cannot achieve having no moves is better than having moves, and has not reached the Master realm.

However, how much time did he spend? The cost invested is so small that it is shocking to say it out loud.

The combination of Burning Boat Soul Crossing Technique and Aptitude Self will bring him more realm promotion in many aspects. As long as Unlike Ning Zhuo is given time, his strength will inevitably usher in a wave of surge.

Learning while practicing is not only Unlike Ning Zhuo's attempt in this Xingyun Trial, but will also appear frequently in other trials.

Appropriately exposing his own comprehension and terrifying learning ability is also something Unlike Ning Zhuo does actively.

This is his explanation to the public, and also a layer of disguise.

While the Sun-Ning duo were practicing and improving, Rust Disaster Craftsman and his sixth Profound Weapon Armor were at a critical moment.

The battle halberd slashed down fiercely!

Qiang!

After an explosion, the bronze weapon Rust Disaster Craftsman used for blocking was cut into two sections directly.

Rust Disaster Craftsman tried his best to turn sideways, the cast iron robe full of rust lifted, revealing his arm.

Qiang!

After the clanging of metal, the halberd blade almost cut off the arm Rust Disaster Craftsman hurriedly raised for blocking.

Rust Disaster Craftsman's arm flashed with metallic luster, unexpectedly a mechanical creation.

The halberd blade vibrated, it got stuck in the arm, wanting to pull out.

Rust Disaster Craftsman was already covered in scars and exhausted.

He keenly sensed that this was likely his last chance to fight, so he decisively gambled everything on this last strike.

Aptitude—Golden Evil!

The Golden Evil power he had painstakingly accumulated in his body gushed out without reservation at this moment, spreading to the battle halberd.

o￠o

The battle halberd was originally blooming with brilliance, but upon being attacked, it instantly dimmed and was covered with a thick shell of rust.

The Golden Evil power quickly penetrated into the battle halberd, destroying its internal structure.

The battle halberd was rusty, its aura plummeted, and finally it was seized by Rust Disaster Craftsman and refined.

Rust Disaster Craftsman knelt on one knee on the ground, exhausted for a while, letting the halberd stick in his arm.

He paid a heavy price, almost at the end of his rope.

The cultivators of the Profound Armor Cave were silent for a moment before discussing.

"Sigh, this guy still won."

"Consistent with the intelligence, his aptitude is confirmed as Golden Evil, which has a huge restraint on metal-attribute objects."

"He is actually an automaton. I probably understand why he wanted to approach Ban Ji."

3

Fighting to this point, even though Rust Disaster Craftsman was very careful to cover up, he had already approached complete exposure.

Rust Disaster Craftsman fought back desperately and took down his sixth bronze ware dangerously.

Ban Ji was still in a stalemate.

He panted like a cow, every breath carrying pain, as if his lungs were burning.

The nunchucks in his hand had broken into two halves, and there were few flying daggers left—the five Profound Weapon Armors were all very broken.

But compared to these, Ban Ji's arm bones had long been cracked, and the tiger's mouth was bleeding.

And the bronze ware he wanted to take down was still full of vigor, the offensive pressing Ban Ji until he couldn't breathe.

Sweat mixed with blood flowed into his eyes, his vision was blurred, he could only parry with the Profound Weapon Armor by instinct, his muscles and bones groaned, his internal organs churned, and every retreat was on the verge of defeat.

"Why is the sixth Profound Weapon Armor so strong?"

"This is inconsistent with the intelligence!"

"Persist, I must persist—"

Also having the same voice was Zhang Wangxing.

This person was chased by the sixth bronze ware, jumping up and down in the battlefield. Because his flesh and blood could deform violently, this gave him the foundation for thrilling dodges.

Even so, he was covered in blood, didn't dare to turn back to fight, fled with his head in his hands, and was exhausted.

Unlike Ning Zhuo looked at his sixth Profound Weapon Armor.

It was a fan.

The fan attacked, was knocked away by Unlike Ning Zhuo's shield, and then unfolded in mid-air, fanning Unlike Ning Zhuo fiercely.

Suddenly, there were several wind blades, sharp and unparalleled, slashing straight over.

Unlike Ning Zhuo curled his body behind the shield.

Dang dang dang—

All blocked!