Reborn Medicine King

"This isn't a formation; it's a seal."    

The two were puzzled by Jiang Fann's words.    

"Why would there be a seal here? This looks like a place to hide treasures or secret manuals. I can understand having a formation to keep people out, but why a seal? Could it be that something is sealed inside?"    

"Hold on, let me check things out. I'll open it once I'm sure it's safe."    

Jiang Fann had to be cautious. A seal might be a deliberate ploy to deter anyone who stumbled upon this tower.    

However, it's also possible that something dangerous is sealed inside, and Jiang Fann needed to figure it out for himself.    

He placed his hand on the door, channeling his spiritual strength into it, then communicated with Lin Zhan to sense the situation within the seal. For someone like Lin Zhan, a formation spirit, this was neither difficult nor dangerous.    

Through the formation, Lin Zhan could see inside the tower, needing only to determine if there was any danger.    

But shortly after Lin Zhan entered, a voice suddenly echoed in Jiang Fann's mind.    

"A spiritual sense has been detected within the formation, but it's not very strong."    

Jiang Fann replied, "Don't suppress your presence. If it's a practitioner, draw them out. If it's a formation spirit, we can plan accordingly."    

"Alright, but Young Master, make sure you're ready so I can return at any moment."    

Jiang Fann then focused his spiritual sense on the formation, curious to discover what the other presence was. Just then, Lin Zhan's spiritual strength quickly approached Jiang Fann through the formation, using Jiang Fann's power to return to him. Jiang Fann soon sensed the other presence.    

However, as soon as that spiritual sense touched Jiang Fann's energy, it vanished, clearly avoiding contact. As Lin Zhan had mentioned, the strength of this presence wasn't formidable, but it moved freely within the formation. This could only mean one thing: a Formation Spirit.    

Indeed, the protective formation of the Thunder Sect had developed a Formation Spirit. This spirit could control all formations within its range, and the occasional thunderclaps were likely under its command.    

Jiang Fann didn't lock onto the presence, but he sent Lin Zhan back into the formation, this time enhancing him with his own spiritual strength to ensure his safety and prevent any ambushes.    

Once inside, Lin Zhan carefully observed the tower's interior as Jiang Fann instructed. The spiritual sense didn't appear again, and Lin Zhan quickly reported back to Jiang Fann.    

"There are some books on the first three floors, but they show signs of damage. At the top of the tower, there's a figure sitting cross-legged. It seems lifeless, but I can't determine its current state."    

Just as Lin Zhan was about to continue sensing, that spiritual presence appeared again, followed by a voice echoing through the formation. Jiang Fann heard it clearly, though it seemed directed at Lin Zhan.    

"Mind your own business!"    

Lin Zhan responded directly, "Helping my master is considered meddling? Aren't you a formation spirit too? Shouldn't you be working for the master?"    

"Meddling will only harm them. The creature sealed in this tower possesses power just shy of the celestial realm. It's long since exhausted, now only a remnant of instinct remains. It attacks anyone on sight. If you release the seal, all three of them will die here, and you'll see I'm right."    

Before Lin Zhan could reply, Jiang Fann interjected, "Stop the thunder at the mountaintop first, then show yourself and talk to us. Otherwise, nothing you say is credible to me. I have the Sun Thunder Pearl, so you should know why we're here."    

Since Jiang Fann had spoken, Lin Zhan held back. He continued to sense the formation's seal, ready to assist and warn Jiang Fann if he decided to break it.    

Jiang Fann was straightforward, wanting the formation spirit to reveal itself. They were here for the benefits, not to engage in a battle of wits with a spirit. If they could obtain what they came for smoothly, it would save a lot of time, which was precious to him.    

However, after Jiang Fann spoke, the formation spirit fell silent, clearly unwilling to engage with him directly.    

Jiang Fann waited for a moment, seeing no reaction, he directly addressed Lin Zhan, "Help me figure out a way to break the seal. I'll handle it soon." He said this deliberately, using his spiritual strength to let the sound circulate within the formation, clearly intending for the formation spirit to hear it.    

Lin Zhan responded immediately, without a moment's hesitation. "Yes, Young Master!"    

Just as Lin Zhan finished speaking, he noticed the figure sitting at the top of the tower seemed to move slightly, if only for a moment. This made Lin Zhan reconsider the words of the formation spirit. Instead of speaking out loud, he communicated to Jiang Fann, "Young Master, the figure at the top of the tower seems to be alive, not a corpse. I saw it move just now, perhaps it heard your message. If that's the case, we should be more prepared."    

Jiang Fann nodded, not taking the situation lightly. He was reluctant to break the seal casually because, to him, it seemed hastily arranged. The formation patterns were chaotic, with several unnecessary parts, indicating a lack of thorough inspection. The materials used were of high quality, suggesting a significant concern about whatever was inside breaking free.    

This indicated that whatever was inside was not to be trifled with. If even the Thunder Sect found it formidable, how could the three of them handle it?    

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The presence remained silent, hidden in the shadows. It wasn't until Jiang Fann began attempting to break the seal that it reacted. As Jiang Fann skillfully manipulated the formation with precision, aided by the method Lin Zhan provided, it became clear it wouldn't take long for him to completely unravel the seal on the door.    

Unable to stay silent any longer, the formation spirit finally spoke up. "Stop! Stop right now!"    

But Jiang Fann didn't pause, continuing to dismantle the seal step by step.    

The formation spirit, growing desperate, exclaimed, "You came here with the Thunder Pearl, marking you as someone destined for the Thunder Sect. The thunder is your test. If you can reach the palace at the mountain's peak, you'll receive the legacy you deserve. If your aptitude is sufficient, inheriting the Thunder Sect won't be an issue. I have orders from the sect master; I can't just let you in without a challenge, can I?"    

Only then did Jiang Fann halt his actions. "If you'd explained earlier, I wouldn't have wasted time breaking this seal."    

"The entity trapped within this seal was a formidable fighter who stormed the mountain years ago. The elders expended great effort to lure him into this tower and seal him away. You must not release him, or he'll kill you and destroy what's left of the Thunder Sect. Don't think I'm joking."    

Upon hearing the Formation Spirit's words, Jiang Fann became even more intrigued by the identity of this master. According to that wolfhound, the person who had once battled with the Thunder Sect was a master of the Nine Desolations, so perhaps this one was too.    

Jiang Fann communicated telepathically with Lin Zhan.    

"Can you try to communicate with the cultivator in the seal? I want to confirm his identity without alerting the Formation Spirit."    

Lin Zhan replied, "If I can channel your spiritual strength, I might be able to give it a shot."    

"No problem," Jiang Fann agreed.    

With that, Jiang Fann released his spiritual strength, allowing Lin Zhan to channel it, while he helped divert the Formation Spirit's attention.    

He directly addressed the Formation Spirit, "The test you mentioned, does it mean we have to walk all the way up the steps to the mountain top? Can we enter the other buildings?"    

The Formation Spirit responded, "Once you pass all the tests, you will become disciples of the Thunder Sect and receive a disciple token. You will then have unrestricted access to all the buildings within the sect, except for the library tower."    

"Disciples of the Thunder Sect? The sect has disbanded; what's the point of having three disciples?"    

"Though the Thunder Sect has gone into seclusion, there were tens of thousands of disciples back in the day. Even after all these years, the tokens remain, and they will always recognize each other. This identity will only benefit you."    

This revelation caught Jiang Fann by surprise. However, according to Wan Chengfeng, some of the current dynasties are intricately linked with the Thunder Sect, possibly just as the Formation Spirit described.    

"Does taking the side path to the mountain top count as passing the test?" Jiang Fann asked.    

The Formation Spirit replied, "There's no difference. The only thing is that the stairs have no barriers to block you. If you can withstand the influence of the Shadow Thunder Pearl, taking the stairs might actually be easier."    

Jiang Fann glanced toward the mountain top, where the constant rumble of thunder was surprisingly the power of the Shadow Thunder Pearl.    

"Alright, I'll discuss it with them, and then we'll head up the stairs. Can you reveal any details about the challenge?" Jiang Fann asked, trying to buy time for Lin Zhan by keeping the Formation Spirit focused on him.    

The Formation Spirit, however, flatly refused Jiang Fann's request. "Since it's a test, why would I give away any hints? You young ones always look for shortcuts. As long as you reach the peak, the rewards will be plentiful. After our sect went into seclusion, you're among the first group of cultivators to come here. Years of accumulation won't disappoint you."    

At that moment, Jiang Fann heard Lin Zhan's voice in his mind.    

"Young Master, this person's thoughts seem a bit muddled, probably due to being sealed for too long. However, when I mentioned the words 'Nine Desolations,' he reacted noticeably. It seems your guess was right; he might be a master from the Nine Desolations. What should we do now?"    

Jiang Fann steadied himself.    

"Why don't you come back first?"    

Without hesitation, Lin Zhan returned to Jiang Fann's body. Jiang Fann then withdrew his spiritual strength from the tower's entrance, deciding not to continue breaking the formation.    

Behind Jiang Fann, Wan Chengfeng and Fang Xiang watched him pull back his energy, both looking a bit puzzled.    

Wan Chengfeng asked, "Is it tough to break? Want me to give it a shot?"    

Jiang Fann shook his head and pointed to the mountain peak.    

"Let's forget about this tower for now. We should head to the top of the mountain; there's a legacy waiting for us there."