The next day, Qin Chuan went to the Five Qi Yang Sect alone. He wasn't too worried; this matter had to be resolved eventually. The
fact that they invited him meant they had reservations and concerns. Qin Chuan thought about it for a long time, and realized they weren't worried about him.
He had seen many storms along the way and naturally knew the concerns of powerful forces.
What they were worried about was who was behind him.
Thinking of this, Qin Chuan smiled. This fictitious powerful figure, the powerful force behind him—let them guess, they'd never figure it out.
Sometimes it's like that. If you tell them the truth, the actual situation they investigated, they won't believe it, no matter what.
Just like Qin Chuan, if you said he didn't have a powerful master, or a family background or sect, no one would believe you.
If Qin Chuan said he had climbed his way up through hardship, they would think he was crazy, a delusional fool.
After all, such a prodigy couldn't have reached this point alone; everyone could see that Qin Chuan had taken every advantage and shortcut.
The Five Qi Yang Gate!
Qin Chuan gazed at the five surrounding mountain peaks, each emanating a different aura—the five
elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. At the center of these five peaks, connected to them, lay a vast complex of buildings.
That was the Five Qi Yang Gate.
The winding stone steps, though not large, conveyed a sense of weight and solidity. Qin Chuan slowly ascended the steps, not quickly, even somewhat slowly.
He walked upwards step by step.
His posture was upright, his hands behind his back, strolling leisurely. Many people watched Qin Chuan with curiosity, as his clothes were different from those of the others. Those
present were all members of the Five Qi Yang Gate, representing the five elements: gold, red, blue, earth yellow, and cyan.
In truth, they knew of Qin Chuan's arrival the moment he appeared, but not wanting to be impolite, several people were waiting to greet him at the summit.
Leading them was an elderly man, with an extraordinary bearing, excellent spirit, and refined manners, giving the impression of a learned scholar.
He was the Grand Elder of the Five Qi Yang Sect, a position of considerable importance. His presence to welcome Qin Chuan was already a great honor.
Qin Chuan spotted them immediately. The old man smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "Welcome, Mr. Qin, to my Five Qi Yang Sect."
"You're too kind, senior. I apologize for the intrusion!" Qin Chuan returned the greeting.
"Please!"
Qin Chuan nodded and entered the Five Qi Yang Sect with the old man. The moment he entered, Qin Chuan was amazed
. Although he remained outwardly composed, he was inwardly astonished by the sheer power of the sect.
For example, the array formations!
The Five Elements Grand Array here was incredibly powerful and terrifying, and it was an ancient array—the Five Qi Yang Sect's protective array, its foundation.
Qin Chuan observed it closely and found the array truly extraordinary. His current abilities were powerful, especially in array formations; he could now imprint this array into his mind.
He could then study and research it later, so he readily imprinted it.
The reason he was able to do this so smoothly was largely due to the Five Elements Immortal Flag within his body, as well as the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) of the Nine Divine Dragons.
This Five Elements Grand Formation primarily focuses on trapping, but within that trapping lies killing power, making it incredibly powerful. It's an all-around formation with formidable comprehensive capabilities.
Qin Chuan liked it very much. Such formations aren't actually very popular in the high-level martial arts world because they lack a specific specialty.
It's actually better to focus on a single aspect, because such formations possess immense power in a particular area, such as an offensive formation.
Whether it's amplifying attacks or the direct destructive power of the formation itself, it's terrifying.
However, such formations also have their drawbacks: low defensive capabilities, easily collapsing under external attacks—they're easily broken.
On the other hand, there are defensive formations, which many people actually like. These formations are primarily about survivability, like a castle, providing a strong sense of security.
Such formations are like a tortoise shell, incredibly hard, but severely lacking in destructive power. However, they are indeed very popular
because of the sense of security they offer.
Furthermore, incorporating maze-like elements into such formations is something formation masters greatly appreciate. However, due to the inherent limitations of the formation's structure, such formations are primarily for self-protection.
There is another type of all-around formation, which excels in no particular area but can attack, defend, and confuse. However, such formations are considered the weakest by the formation experts.
Against top-tier or powerful individuals, such formations are completely ineffective, riddled with flaws and easily defeated.
The Five Elements Grand Formation is defensively oriented but is still an all-around formation. However, judging from Qin Chuan's current level, this formation is very powerful.
Qin Chuan doesn't know how it would fare against the top martial artists of the Five Qi Yang Sect, but he really likes this formation.
He has studied the Five Elements Grand Formation itself but has always lacked a model. Now he has finally found one, and it's an ancient formation.
With Qin Chuan's physique and the amplification from the divine beast array eye stone, he is confident that he can make the Five Elements Grand Formation one of the most terrifying formations in the world.
Unknowingly, they have arrived at the main hall.
What Qin Chuan has seen along the way has broadened his horizons. The powerful sects and forces have a truly solid foundation.
This isn't just about building a large complex and hiring a lot of people; it requires the sedimentation of time and the accumulation of tradition.
The gathering of martial arts aura, what you see on the surface, is merely a facade. Qin Chuan's current strength naturally allows him to discern something.
"Please!"
Entering the living room, there were only four or five people, but the other four stood up, leaving only one person seated.
Qin Chuan smiled faintly, glancing around. At this moment, the middle-aged man who had been seated stood up.
"Welcome, Mr. Qin, to my Five Qi Yang Sect. No need to be polite, please sit!" the middle-aged man greeted Qin Chuan warmly.
Qin Chuan remained silent, sitting down with an air of nonchalance, then looked at the middle-aged man: "I don't like beating around the bush. Let's get straight to the point. What does the sect leader think?"
The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback, then laughed heartily: "Good, I like straightforward people the most. Young brother, you're truly genuine. Alright, come, sit down. Don't be reserved, say whatever you want."
Dishes and fine wines began to be served on the table—a lavish and delicious feast.
"Mr. Qin, you're here! Have something to eat and drink first, as a welcome dinner. We can talk about other things after we've eaten and drunk our fill," the middle-aged man said happily.
Qin Chuan smiled and nodded. From the moment he smelled the wine, he knew what the other party was up to.
This wasn't ordinary wine; its name was quite impressive:
Immortal's Intoxication!