Chapter 842 Everything is ready

"This is... this is a talisman pen at the half-step spiritual treasure level!"

There was a burning look in Master Jianzang's eyes, and even the formation pattern he was refining failed due to the lack of continuity in refining.

"Exactly."

It turned out that before entering Master Jianzang's cave, Zhang Xuan had already invested a large amount of fourth-level monster hair and fourth-level spiritual ore into the Bingshu Treasure Map to refine such a half-step spiritual treasure-level talisman pen.

It is to attract Master Jianzang to participate in the refining of the fish scale formation.

Now it seems that it is effective.

When Master Jianzang saw such a talisman pen, he couldn't even take his eyes away.

You know, the talisman pen in his hand is only a mid-grade magic weapon.

Seeing that Master Jianzang was still hesitant, Zhang Xuan further said, "The reason we asked Master Jianzang to come out this time is actually to refine a fourth-level formation."

"A fourth-level formation... You really think highly of me."

"Master Jianzang was not the only one who refined it. There were more than 1800 formation masters who participated in refining the fourth-level formation."

"Hehe... I'm afraid you don't know that this high-level formation cannot be refined by just a large number of people."

"The formation I want to refine is quite special. It can be refined as long as there are enough people."

"What formation?"

"Fish scale formation, or to be more precise, a simplified version of the fish scale formation."

"Fish scale formation? I have studied a lot of formations, so why have I never heard of this formation?"

"This is a natural formation handed down from ancient times. It's normal that Master Jianzang has never heard of it."

"Even if this formation exists, it is unbelievable that 1800 people can create this formation. A fourth-level formation is not that simple."

Master Jianzang has been immersed in the third-level formation for hundreds of years, so he naturally knows how difficult it is to refine the fourth-level formation. It is not a matter of the number of people or the number of people.

"Master Jianzang, you will understand after looking at the diagram of the fish scale formation."

As he spoke, Zhang Xuan handed the copied fish scale formation diagram to Master Jianzang.

Master Jianzang picked up the formation diagram and began to study it.

After a while, Master Jianzang showed an excited look on his face and said, "144 third-level formations, divided into yin and yang, interlocking, with flowing formation patterns and merging into the formation hub. This fish scale formation is truly a masterpiece of heaven and earth. I didn't expect that there would be such a magnificent formation in the world."

"That's why I hope Master Jianzang can participate in the refining of this formation."

“Although this formation is wonderful, it is not a simple addition of three-level formations. Instead, the formation patterns must be connected to each other. In particular, the refining of the formation hub is extremely difficult.” Master Jianzang also looked hesitant.

"I will be responsible for connecting the array patterns and refining the array core. Master Jianzang only needs to be responsible for refining the third-level superior-grade array."

"You come to refine it?"

Master Jianzang was startled and looked at the other person again.

"I see that you are only 60 years old. Could you be a fourth-level formation master?"

"I'm not a fourth-level formation master. The most I can do is refine a third-level, top-grade formation."

"A third-level, superior-grade formation? That's just..."

Zhang Xuan immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. Wasn't the other party a third-level upper-grade formation master? How could he say that?

"I can only refine a few third-grade top-quality formations. I can't compare with Master Jianzang, who is a half-step fourth-grade formation master." Zhang Xuan said respectfully.

"It is extremely difficult to connect the array patterns and refine the array core. I'm afraid it requires the skills of a fourth-level array master. Since you are also a third-level upper-grade array master, how can you do this?"

"I have mastered a magic of array control, which is just right for refining this array. I will refine the main array framework, and you and the other two third-level array masters will refine the third-level array. The other 1800 low-level array masters will refine the secondary edge array patterns. Together, we will refine this complex fourth-level large array."

After Master Jianzang heard this, he actually showed a look of fascination on his face.

"Okay, in that case, I will accompany you on this journey."

"Thank you."

"I should be the one to thank you, fellow Daoist. Thank you for allowing me to participate in the refining of the fourth-order formation during my lifetime."

After Master Jianzang agreed, Zhang Xuan immediately returned to Wuyou City with the formation master provided by Beichen Dongtian.

When Zhang Dawu and Master Bogu saw the ten clan elders coming back with 1500 formation masters, including a third-grade top-grade formation master, they were stunned.

Not only was he amazed at the temple master's connections, but he was also surprised at the strength of the old sect Beichen Dongtian.

"Da Wu, are the formation masters here ready?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"The 300 formation masters here have already distributed the mission books and are familiar with the formation patterns."

"Okay, assign the tasks to the more than 200 formation masters here, and leave second-level formation masters to cooperate with me."

"no problem."

Zhang Xuan also gave this simplified version of the fish scale formation a new name - bone scale formation.

This large defensive formation composed of 144 third-order formations, once activated, forms a fishbone phantom, isolating all dangers outside.

When refining the bone scale array, the first problem one faces is what kind of array medium to use.

The formation patterns can be carved using formation flags, formation steles, formation plates, etc.

Even some more skilled formation masters, such as Piao Miao Zhenren, directly combine formations with real objects.

There are also natural formations generated by high-level fish beasts. Although the bodies of the fish beasts have disappeared, the fish scale formations growing on them have been preserved.

"I think we should use the array plate as the array medium, so that it is easier to control and move." Master Bo Gu proposed directly.

"If we use the array monument as the medium, it will be more difficult to break and more solid." Zhang Dawu proposed again.

Master Jianzang, who usually spoke very little, said, "Use the battle flags."

"Formation flags? Generally, only low-level formations use formation flags." Master Bo Gu was puzzled.

"The biggest difference between the Bone Scale Formation and other formations is its ethereal nature. The formation patterns and the energy within them flow like a river. Formation plates and formation monuments are too rigid. Only formation flags are the most suitable."

After hearing what Master Jianzang said, several formation masters suddenly understood.

"I got it." Master Bo Gu nodded.

This Master Jianzang is indeed worthy of being a half-step fourth-level formation master. He has extensive knowledge, far surpassing everyone else.

The next step is to discuss some specific issues such as what kind of talisman ink to use and the allocation of low-level formation masters.

Now that these issues have been resolved, the refining of the Scale Bone Array can begin.

144 third-order formations, divided into formation flags. This is probably the largest-scale complex formation refining in the entire Dongming Treasure Domain.

The array patterns are distributed layer by layer, with more than a thousand array masters each responsible for a part.

Three third-level formation masters are responsible for coordination in the middle, and are respectively responsible for the third-level upper-grade, third-level middle-grade, and third-level lower-grade formations.

Zhang Xuan was responsible for connecting the final formation hub and the third-order formation.

He also used the Weapon Tree Treasure Map to refine two half-step spiritual treasure-level talisman pens, one for himself and the other for Master Bo Gu.

This made Master Bo Gu very happy.

Everything is ready.

Zhang Xuan waved the talisman pen in his hand, and he was about to outline the first array pattern.

This is the key point in the formation.