"Mr. Zhuang, is there a Formation Master who can draw a First-Grade Large Formation just because he’s at the First-Grade realm?" Mo Hua couldn’t help but ask.
Mr. Zhuang said lightly, "Of course there are, otherwise I wouldn’t have allowed you to learn."
"Oh, right."
Mo Hua realized, nodding his head.
Mr. Zhuang spoke earnestly and sincerely:
"For over twenty thousand years, the Cultivation World has thrived, with countless cultivators beyond measure and numerous talents of all kinds. It’s rare, but there are indeed Qi Refinement practitioners who can construct First-Grade Large Formations."
Upon hearing this, Mo Hua pondered seriously:
"Mr. Zhuang, I understand! There are always people better than oneself, and the world is full of astonishing talents. I must always be wary and remain humble to continue improving in Formation Study."
"I’m merely a Qi Refinement practitioner who was lucky to attain a Foundation Establishment Divine Sense. Even if I can draw Large Formations, I’m still far behind the true favored children of heaven..."
Mr. Zhuang’s eyelids twitched upon hearing this.
No... Having a Foundation Establishment Divine Sense during the Qi Refinement Realm already makes one an astonishing genius.
Being able to draw a First-Grade Large Formation is even more exceptional than those favored by heaven.
If you really can draw a Large Formation, it’s not that you are far behind others, but rather others are far behind you...
After all, a Formation Master who can initiate and actually construct a First-Grade Large Formation is truly a rare treasure.
They need not only capability but also financial resources and manpower, as well as fortunate timing and the opportunity to construct a First-Grade Large Formation.
Such cases, he had only seen recorded in the Sect’s archives and heard about in tales from the Cultivation World.
In reality, he had never once seen a Formation Master who could seize the right time, place, and people to accomplish this.
Mr. Zhuang’s original intention was to encourage Mo Hua to stay humble and not become arrogant and complacent.
But now it seemed that Mo Hua was being a little too modest...
However, being slightly more humble with regard to the Heavenly Dao and Formations is always a good thing, so naturally, Mr. Zhuang wasn’t going to point it out. He pretended to be calm and nodded in approval:
"It’s good that you can think this way."
Encouraged by Mr. Zhuang, Mo Hua felt greatly inspired.
He thought to himself that Formation Study truly was boundless, and he needed to work even harder.
Even if he couldn’t match other Formation Geniuses, the gap couldn’t be too great, or he would lose the face of being Mr. Zhuang’s registered disciple.
He must learn to construct Large Formations!
From the look in Mo Hua’s eyes, Mr. Zhuang could sense his thoughts, feeling both gratified and emotional for a moment.
If he maintained this humble attitude towards seeking the Dao, Mo Hua’s future achievements in Formations could indeed be frightening...
"What kind of registered disciple did I take on after all..."
Mr. Zhuang felt a complex mix of emotions. Then, setting his thoughts aside, he continued to explain Large Formations to Mo Hua.
"A First-Grade Large Formation starts at the threshold of ten divine sense Patterns, meaning one must have a Foundation Establishment Divine Sense to learn to construct a First-Grade Large Formation."
"But First Grade and ten patterns, with a Foundation Establishment Divine Sense, is actually the requirement for a Formation Master. Ordinary cultivators, who don’t study Formations, who don’t specialize in the manipulation of Divine Sense, after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, their Divine Sense is roughly between nine and ten patterns."
"Much stronger than the nine patterns of the Foundation Establishment Stage, but still a little short of ten patterns."
"The same goes for ordinary Formation Masters. After achieving Foundation Establishment, they still need time to strengthen their Divine Sense and learn Second-Grade Formations."
"So the usual saying isn’t that one needs to reach Foundation Establishment to learn how to construct a First-Grade Large Formation, but rather that only a true Second-Grade Formation Master can learn to construct a First-Grade Large Formation."
Mr. Zhuang paused, his gaze becoming intense: "These above-grade Formations are generally referred to as ’Ultimate Formations’ in the academic world of Formations."
"Meaning a Formation that could serve as a Sect’s Ultimate Technique, or one that is extremely difficult to learn, with nearly forbidden inheritance."
"The Reversed Spirit Formation you are learning is an Ultimate Formation."
"Since a Large Formation’s demands on Divine Sense exceed the grade, and the Formation knowledge surpasses the outline, it is also regarded as an Ultimate Formation."
"However, because a Large Formation is vast in scale and long-lasting, once established, cultivators can benefit from it for hundreds or even thousands of years, with profound significance. Thus, to emphasize its importance, it is given a distinct name and called a ’Large Formation,’ not an Ultimate Formation."
Mo Hua nodded, silently counting the Formation concepts he knew:
Single Formation, Compound Formation, Large Formation, Mystery Formation, Illusion Array, Ultimate Formation...
Those who study Formation Theory really like to make up all these complicated names...
Though Mo Hua was an expert in Formations and could distinguish between them clearly, he still couldn’t help but internally complain.
Mr. Zhuang gently tapped Mo Hua’s head, "What are you thinking about?"
Your eyes are twinkling; it’s clear you’re criticizing something in your mind."
Mo Hua quickly shook his head, "Not at all!" then hurriedly changed the subject, asking:
"Mr. Zhuang, so does that mean it might be a bit easier for a Second-Grade Formation Master to learn a First-Grade Large Formation?"
Mr. Zhuang shook his head: "It’s not that easy."
"Isn’t Divine Sense enough?"
"Divine Sense is just a threshold. Without sufficient Divine Sense, one doesn’t even qualify to step through this door," Mr. Zhuang explained: