Chapter 870 - 405: Honored as Tiqi Cavalry, Thunder Drum Contest, A Sensational Display, Shocking the Clans! (Part 2)

Chapter 870: Chapter 405: Honored as Tiqi Cavalry, Thunder Drum Contest, A Sensational Display, Shocking the Clans! (Part 2)

At this time, it was midday "lesson." Lang General Lei Chong stood tall on the command platform, holding a pale yellow flag, waving it to the left and then to the right. Below the platform, there were dozens of Gold Appraisal Guards, observing the flag orders, with the formation changing multiple times, containing profound mysteries.

The weakest among the Gold Appraisal Guards also had First Realm achievements; "Chest Drum Thunder Sound" was not a problem for them. Every time the formation changed, it was accompanied by the reverberation of Thunder Sound, like dense raindrops, causing the stones on the school field to tremble.

Lei Chong noticed Li Xian, planted the flag, and shouted, "Li Xian, you are now a Gold Appraisal Guard. You should participate in this array lesson. Follow behind Li Jian and practice together!"

Today’s practice was the "Thunder Drum God-Slaying Array," a highly profound formation built upon "Chest Drum Thunder Sound." The formation could be arranged with three people, nine people, or twenty-one people.

Three constitutes a small array, nine forms a medium array, and twenty-one forms a large array. This array exploits the characteristics of Chest Drum Thunder Sound to the extreme, achieving endless mystical uses.

Li Xian participated, deeply enlightened, pondering constantly: "Though I’ve experienced formations several times, forming an array with others is the first time. Who knew that within an array lies so much mysticism? If we consider an array as Martial Arts, then we, the ones forming the array, are like meridian channels and acupoints! As long as we collaborate appropriately, the power unleashed is far beyond imagination!"

Li Xian, Li Jian, and another Gold Appraisal Guard, Shen Langyang, formed a small array. Li Jian was the array leader, Li Xian was the left array member, and Shen Langyang was the right array member.

And let’s talk about this three-person small array, profoundly mysterious.

The three stood in a triangular formation, each holding a Horizontal Saber. "Thunder Drum God-Slaying Array" aimed at frontal attacks, overtly and mightily.

The array leader stepped forward with the saber. As the saber was wielded, Chest Drum Thunder Sound resonated, enhancing the saber momentum as thunderous force attached to the saber. After one saber strike, a step shift occurred, and the left array member followed closely, sweeping with the saber.

At this moment, the residual echo of the array leader’s "Chest Drum Thunder Sound" still reverberated in the air, lingering for a long time. As the left array member followed with this saber, the residual echo was completely absorbed. It’s like two drums placed close together; when one drum resonates, the other feels the drum sound’s influence, and its surface vibrates slightly.

But the principle of this battle array is deeper. The Thunder Sound contains Inner Qi, evolving Martial Arts. It’s unlike drum sounds that dissipate after resonating.

The previous person’s drum sound is undertaken in the chest by the next person. Then, the Chest Drum Thunder Sound resonates again, and the sound is even brighter. It’s like two consecutive Thunder Sounds overlapping and bursting forth at this moment.

The more the Thunder Sound resonates, the mightier the saber momentum.

It’s somewhat similar to "Thunderbolt Finger." This second saber strike is naturally more valiant.

As the second saber is unleashed, the left array member immediately retreats. The right array member follows closely, receiving the residual echo of the previous two’s Chest Drum Thunder Sound, striking an Thunder Shock saber in an instant.

After three saber strikes, the formation remained triangular. The array remains unbroken and can continue anew.

In this manner, the fourth saber, fifth saber, sixth saber... the rhythm of Chest Drum Thunder Sound is reciprocated among the three, constantly stoking the flame and gathering momentum repeatedly.

The drum sound becomes louder and louder, and the saber momentum more and more terrifying. It’s as if boosting frenzy, increasingly majestic. Until, surprisingly, when the late thunder arrives, it causes the sky to darken, responding with a faint echo of natural Thunder Sound.

If the adversary cannot secure victory immediately, each saber feels increasingly troublesome. When the saber momentum stacks to a certain extent, the Thunder Drum Sound changes from "dull" to sharp. The saber momentum resembles the screech of "beasts," combined with the sharp sound of the Horizontal Saber slicing through the air.

As the array evolves, the saber blade gradually manifests lightning arcs. The power is dreadfully terrifying. But by this time, the array leader and members frequently wield the saber, causing chest wounds to ache and numb.

Were it not for bodily limitations, if the saber momentum continued accumulating, when these three formed this array, stacking hundreds of sabers, thousands of sabers, ten thousand sabers; one saber strike causing heavenly thunder to descend, shattering buildings and opening mountains would not be impossible.

The nine-member medium array delves deeper into martial theory and allows for more variations. During encounters, there are countless changes available.

Not only can it stack Thunder Blades, but can also gather thunder power! Nine is the extreme of numbers, and the mysticism of the Thunder Drum God-Slaying Array relies entirely on the martial characteristic "Chest Drum Thunder Sound." With nine as an entity, mutually receiving thunder resonance and thunder momentum, a cycle is formed.

When the array evolves, the Thunder Sound’s resonance lingers for a long time. So the array leader can gather everyone’s "thunder power" into one body, akin to consolidated power onto one point. With greater strength, each move is accompanied by everyone’s strength, manifesting force that exceeds ordinary levels.

This is "Thunder Power Gathering."

But the array members must follow the formation, constantly resonating the Chest Drum Thunder Sound to maintain "Thunder Power Gathering."

It is said Lang General "Lei Chong" was originally born into poverty. Through grueling selection, he successfully joined the Gold Appraisal Guards. When still in the Martial Arts First Realm, he served as the array leader of a nine-member formation, faced off against a powerful adversary.

Lei Chong gathered thunder power, defeating three Second Realm Martial Artists elite as a First Realm Martial Artist. He greatly enhanced Jade City’s reputation and gained recognition, leading to the later title "Lang General Lei Chong."

As for the twenty-one large array, the members have increased, making the martial theory even more profound. It can stack Thunder Blades, gather thunder momentum, wield the God-Slaying Blade. If this array is formed, typical Jianghu experts can only concede and beg for mercy.

Li Xian carefully pondered, suddenly thinking: "A set of formations is essentially also a Martial Arts. Can I reverse engineer Martial Arts from the array? Since I’m in the array, why not give it a try. If it doesn’t work, there’s no real loss."

During array practice, much thought and reflection was given. In this manner, practicing for half an hour, Li Jian and Shen Langyang suffered severe chest pains and could not continue practice. Although Li Xian was unharmed, with no array partners, he could not practice further.

[Thunder Drum God-Slaying Array Principles]

[Skill Level: 2/100]