“Cheating is impossible—I need to prove myself!” This was what Jun Changxiao had said before, but now he was sneakily pulling up the high-tier shop, completely without integrity.

No choice.

The Nine Layers Hell’s defensive system was too strong.

Jun Changxiao deeply regretted giving the Saint-grade Formation Aptitude Liquid to Old Zhen earlier. Otherwise, if he had consumed it himself, it might have had some effect.

“Stop dreaming.”

The system said: “Even if the host consumed the Saint-grade Aptitude Liquid, by Xingyun Continent’s standards, you’d only be a Formation Saint. The fortress’s defensive system requires at least Formation Emperor level to start.”

It wasn’t afraid of being proven wrong.

Because it had very rigorous scientific evidence!

“…”

Jun Changxiao said nothing and browsed the newly refreshed products. The first thing he saw was a pill called “Nine Revolution Clear Mind Pill.”

According to the description, after consuming this item, one could quickly restore consciousness and repair the soul.

“Doesn’t seem very useful.” Jun Changxiao said.

“Not useful?”

The system asked: “Is the host serious?”

“I mean it’s not useful to me right now.” Jun Changxiao said.

A pill that restored souls was definitely amazing.

However, what he needed now was something that could help him escape, something that could find the Nine Great Wudi. Naturally, he wouldn’t consider spending ten thousand contribution points to buy a pill.

“Keep looking.”

The system didn’t push for a purchase. At this time, with limited contribution points, buying the Nine Revolution Clear Mind Pill indeed wasn’t cost-effective.

Jun Changxiao continued looking, and ended up completely frustrated.

The refreshed products had many good items, but none provided immediate combat power.

“Just buy something random and refresh again.” As a qualified salesperson, the system definitely possessed basic professionalism.

“…”

Jun Changxiao felt the pain.

However, thinking about the first epic task having a time limit and needing to return to Xingyun Continent quickly without wasting time, he could only decide to refresh a second time.

The problem came.

According to the rules, he must make a purchase to trigger the refresh condition.

“What should I buy?” Jun Changxiao was conflicted.

In the beginner shop, he could just spend 10 points on any product to continue refreshing. For the high-tier shop refresh and purchase, two times would cost at least 20,000 contribution points.

The system said: “Recommend the host purchase the Nine Revolution Clear Mind Pill.”

“Reason?”

“With the host’s current realm, the opponents encountered are all at Wudi level or even stronger. Once injured, it’s not just the body that’s affected—the soul will also be affected. So this kind of pill is truly an essential good medicine for going out and courting death in the future.”

Jun Changxiao stroked his chin: “Makes sense.”

“Moreover.”

The system said: “With the host’s nature, if you encounter an extremely powerful opponent you can’t beat, you’ll definitely use the stone statue’s power. Consuming this in time before losing rationality might effectively avoid going berserk.”

The first reason moved Jun Changxiao; the second reason made him act!

“Ding! Host consumed 10,000 contribution points, obtained Nine Revolution Clear Mind Pill x1, delivered to spatial ring.”

“Ding! Sect contribution points: 60,000/100,000.”

“Phew!”

One refresh, one purchase—20,000 contribution points used directly. This made Jun Changxiao take a deep breath and say: “Next time, it must produce good items!”

“Ding! Sect contribution points: 50,000/100,000.”

“Hahaha!”

“Hahahaha!”

Unrestrained laughter rang out in the Nine Layers Hell, transmitting through the light screen to the ears of several patrol guards responsible for round-the-clock surveillance.

“What’s wrong with this guy?”

“Unable to break the formation defense, drove himself crazy?”

“Possible.”

Jun Changxiao had been sitting cross-legged for the past few days like a monk in meditation. Suddenly laughing out of nowhere did indeed give the feeling of going mad.

In fact.

Whenever this unrestrained laughter appeared, it represented refreshing the shop and getting good items—so good that emotions couldn’t be controlled.

So, what did he get?

“Ding! Host consumed 10,000 contribution points, obtained Wondrous Gate Evasion Formation Breaking Method x1, delivered to spatial ring.”

“Ding! Sect contribution points: 40,000/100,000.”

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao’s soul merged into the spatial ring and held the ancient manual that just appeared in his palms, his gaze burning: “This kind of thing that teaches people how to break formations is much more useful than formation aptitude liquid!”

Letting this guy set up formations—he found it troublesome and tiring, so he’d rather hand it over to Old Zhen. But if it was breaking formations, that was somewhat interesting.

The system said: “As long as the host is willing to invest, there will inevitably be returns.”

“Go cool off somewhere.”

Jun Changxiao opened the first page, and his blood immediately boiled, because written on it—

“All formations under heaven have traceable patterns. Through careful analysis, all can be broken. Therefore, as my lifespan approaches its end, I create the Wondrous Gate Formation Breaking Method to pass on to future generations.”

Signed by: Wondrous Gate Formation God.

Holy crap!

Daring to use “God” as a title—the creator was too amazing!

And indeed, as written in the manual, there was no absolutely perfect formation in the world. Following the arrangement rules, there would ultimately be flaws. But how to find them was a technical matter.

The Wondrous Gate Formation Breaking Method was divided into three levels: Beginner, Proficient, and Master, corresponding to different formation system levels.

Jun Changxiao began reading. After simply finishing the beginner level, he exclaimed in admiration: “Truly a divine person!”

He had consumed quite a bit of formation aptitude liquid and had consulted Old Zhen before, so his understanding of formation dao wasn’t weak. However, after seeing the Wondrous Gate Formation God’s analysis of formation structure, layout, and other aspects, he immediately felt that what he’d learned before was complete garbage!

“Indeed, there are people beyond people, heaven beyond heaven.”

Jun Changxiao thought darkly: “If I can fully comprehend the Formation Breaking Method, not just to break the prison’s defensive system, it will be very helpful in the future too!”

Study!

Must study!

Even if it consumed time and energy, it didn’t matter.

Books are the mountain roads built by diligence; the sea of learning is crossed by hardship as a boat.

For once, Jun Changxiao didn’t pursue cheating power but wholeheartedly invested in learning, even forgetting time, forgetting himself.

……

“Second Brother.”

In the patrol room, Mao Guard looked at the light screen and said: “This guy has been sitting in the same spot for half a month now. Could he still be trying to communicate with the formation barrier connecting to the upper level?”

Chou Guard said lightly: “This level of formation system—who in the mortal universe could break it? In my opinion, he’s already given up and is currently napping.”

“Pft.”

Mao Guard covered his mouth and laughed.

“…”

Chou Guard almost couldn’t resist punching over. After all, when the other laughed, the appearance was quite moving, but the voice was very masculine!

……

Nine Layers Hell.

Jun Changxiao still sat cross-legged, his soul already merged into the formation system on the ceiling, as if his entire being was placed in an intricate chessboard.

“Flaws.”

“All flaws.”

After seriously comprehending the beginner level of the Formation Breaking Method, those complex formation decisions and formation lines were completely riddled with flaws.

“Swish! Swish! Swish!”

Jun Changxiao’s soul immediately dispersed, transforming into streams of light merging into various formation decisions and formation lines, even merging into the image formation.

Half an hour later.

Jun Changxiao opened his eyes from meditation, then stood and flew upward, finally merging through with unexpected ease.

“Second Brother.”

Mao Guard, who had been staring at the motionless Jun Changxiao in the light screen, said: “How long is this kid going to sleep?”

“As long as he stays obediently, who cares how long he sleeps?” Chou Guard said.

The two probably never dreamed that the image presented on the light screen would remain frozen on Jun Changxiao’s seated position, and even… the images connecting to other prison levels had also been… secretly tampered with.