Chiyang School's defensive array formation was to be set up at the northern border of the Scarlet Flame Hills. It would start from the coastline in the east and end at the Nancang Mountain in the west. Yi Tian's original plan was to push from the west to the east bit by bit. However, after several encounters with the Ming King Road cultivators, Yi Tian felt that something was amiss.
It was still too early to face them. Furthermore, the Ming King Road cultivators were very active in Xuan Ling Sect's territory. Yi Tian didn't want to face Zhong Yue, who was a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
He had already killed two of their people. Yi Tian didn't want to cause any more trouble. After looking at the map, he changed his plan and pushed from the east to the west.
It took him more than ten days. He passed by Jade Laurel Lane and World Edge Pavilion before finally arriving at the Eastern Sea. From the map, this place was located at the north-east end of the Scarlet Flame Hills. A few thousand li of land to the north belonged to the Six Sects.
From that day onwards, Yi Tian didn't waste any more time. He focused on setting up the array formation. The materials he brought with him were enough for half of the array formation's defensive line. During his free time, he also took time to cultivate. Sometimes, when he was deep in the mountains, he would sit at the center of the array formation and cultivate after setting up the array formation.
Cultivation usually lasted for more than ten days or even a month. The requirement of the mission was to complete it within ten years. Sometimes, Yi Tian was also puzzled. It seemed that this mission didn't want him to go back. Other missions had a maximum time limit, but his mission had a minimum time limit of ten years, but there was no time limit.
When setting up the array formation, Yi Tian would choose the mountains with dense spiritual energy. This was also reported to the sect. Moreover, the spiritual energy at the center of the array formation was almost as dense as the cavern dwellings of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators. Yi Tian wouldn't waste it. Everywhere he went, he would leave some traces.
For seven years, the same thing happened again and again. Yi Tian's cultivation base increased. Every time he went to a place, he would set up a small Spirit Gathering Array. Then, he would sit in the center and slowly cultivate.
Especially the pair of jade tokens from the Xie family, which gave Yi Tian a lot of benefits. Originally, he only thought that the jade pendants contained a large amount of Wood Spirit Qi. He didn't expect to find two small emerald green seeds in the two jade pendants after cutting them open. The pure Wood Spirit Qi was emitted from these seeds. Unfortunately, one of them was beginning to show signs of Spirit Qi dispersing.
Fortunately, Yi Tian had seen the spiritual medicine recipe provided by Wu Xing and recognized that it was similar to the spiritual seed of the Emerald Gourd, but it was a little different. He took out the jade box that was specially used to store spirit plants and placed the undamaged seed inside. Then, he stuck a Frost Calming Talisman on it and stored it in his storage ring. If there was a chance in the future, he would find a suitable place to plant it.
The other one was eaten directly. The seed provided abundant Wood Spirit Qi. After more than ten days of refining, the spiritual liquid in Yi Tian's dantian turned dark green with a little red. It was obvious that the Wood Spirit Qi had surpassed the Fire Spirit Qi. This time, Yi Tian was really lucky. He was originally afraid that his Xuanyang True Fire cultivation speed was too fast, and the Wood Spirit Qi couldn't keep up, which would drag down the subsequent process. Now, it seemed that he didn't need to worry about this.
According to the speed of Yi Tian's array, it had been completed more than 60%. It slowly extended from the East Sea all the way to the inland. 2 years ago, it was connected to the defense array of the World Edge Pavilion. He also greeted the current guardian of the World Edge Pavilion, Gao Yuanfan, and gave the key to control the array chain to him.
After a few years of array discs, the array discs that he brought from the sect had all been used up. Yi Tian remembered that the deacon of the Artifact Hall had once said that if the materials were not enough, he could go to the World Edge Pavilion or Green Laurel Lane to find the guardian deacon with the task jade slip. Looking at the map, Yi Tian's current location was the Heishui River, which was in the middle of the two markets. He could get the materials from either of them.
However, after Yi Tian sent a message to Gao Yuanfan of the World Edge Pavilion, he received a reply that he was out. If Yi Tian needed to go to the World Edge Pavilion to get the materials, he would have to wait for the guardian deacon to come back. After thinking about it, he decided to go to Green Laurel Lane. The current guardian was still Lu Qihao, who had dealt with Yi Tian before.
After calculating the distance, it only took about a day to get to Green Laurel Lane, and it was all within the boundary of Chiyang School. Therefore, Yi Tian didn't think much about it and set off for the destination on the flywheel.
One day later, Yi Tian stood on the flywheel and looked forward. He could see that he was slowly approaching the range of the Green Laurel Lane's array through the Lingguang Eye. Yi Tian was thinking about what materials to replenish after entering the market and taking a good rest. Suddenly, he saw two flashes of light coming from the right side, and their target was Green Laurel Lane.
After stopping and taking a look, it turned out to be two cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage in Chiyang School's uniform flying over. After taking a closer look, it turned out to be Shen Peiqi and Qu Yifeng. After the two sides met in the air, they greeted each other and then agreed to enter Green Laurel Lane together.
After the three of them met, they were delighted. After entering Green Laurel Lane, Yi Tian found a restaurant and asked for a private room. They hadn't seen each other for several years and had a lot to talk about.
The two sat down face to face with Yi Tian. After the dishes and drinks were served, Yi Tian gave the waiter a spirit stone and asked him to close the door. Then he opened a soundproof boundary, so that their conversation couldn't be eavesdropped.
Qu Yifeng first proposed a toast to Yi Tian and then asked, "Senior Brother Yi, I haven't seen you for many years. I don't know what you are busy with. Since I succeeded in the Foundation Establishment stage, I miss you very much. I really want to compare notes with you again. "After saying that, his eyes flashed with eagerness.
Shen Peiqi saw that Yi Tian didn't say anything and just looked at the two with a smile. She had also heard some things before. She didn't know which big shot Yi Tian had offended in the sect. Unexpectedly, the sect leader directly ordered Yi Tian to complete the task of setting up the defense array at the border. Moreover, he was not allowed to return to the sect for less than ten years.
Seeing Yi Tian's bitter expression, Shen Peiqi immediately smiled and said, "Junior Brother Qu, don't underestimate Junior Brother Yi. I see that Junior Brother Yi is also a person who works hard in cultivation. Although he has a task, his cultivation hasn't fallen behind in the past few years." After saying that, she stretched out a finger and shook it at Qu Yifeng, meaning that he was no match for him.
These words really touched Yi Tian's heart. Thinking back, he had been very low-key in the sect and hadn't offended anyone, but after returning from Falling Star Mountain, he was inexplicably sent away. It was really puzzling.
Qu Yifeng's words went in one ear and out the other. Yi Tian always held grudges. If he had the chance, he would teach him a lesson. Shen Peiqi's eyesight was good. In the past few years, he could be considered to have seized the time to cultivate hard. Now, he had cultivated to the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage. Although there were still no signs of a breakthrough, as long as the time was right, success would naturally follow.
Yi Tian picked up his wine cup and toasted the two of them. Then, he said unhurriedly, "The sect's arrangements are reasonable. We disciples just have to follow them. It's not appropriate to question the sect leader's words for no reason. I still have to seize the time to complete the task. There's still half of the time left. Junior Brother Qu, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I haven't fought with anyone in the past few years, so my skills have also become sparse. "After saying that, he didn't wait for the two of them to ask again and continued toasting.
Seeing that they had touched Yi Tian's sore spot, the two of them didn't want to continue asking, so they changed the topic. Qu Yifeng mentioned that the two of them were traveling together and had an agreement with the Xuan Ling Sect to explore a ruin. Yi Tian listened and heard that the ruin was located in a stone forest about a hundred miles northwest of Heishui River, where he was currently setting up the formation.
According to Qu Yifeng, it was a natural stone forest. It was said that it was easy to get lost inside, and there was always a fog above the stone forest that didn't disperse all year round. Therefore, cultivators could only enter by foot. It was impossible to find the way from the sky.
However, looking at the two of them, Yi Tian couldn't help but shake his head. He had heard from Yan Jungang that Shen Peiqi was impulsive, but not shrewd at all. On the other hand, Qu Yifeng was a hothead. This combination was quite worrisome. Seeing that the two of them were in high spirits, Yi Tian didn't want to dampen their spirits. He could only say resentfully, "Be careful. Safety is the most important thing."
Unexpectedly, Shen Peiqi replied in a small voice, "Junior Martial Brother Yi, don't worry. This time, with the Xuan Ling Sect companions, there shouldn't be too much danger. If the situation turns bad, the two of us will retreat in time."
Qu Yifeng nodded repeatedly and told Yi Tian about his experience in the mystic realm. This time, it shouldn't be more dangerous than the Six Sect Trial.
Seeing that the two of them were full of confidence, Yi Tian didn't say anything else. He could only wish the two of them good luck and a successful exploration.
After the three of them said their goodbyes, Yi Tian immediately went to the Guardian Residence to see Lu Qihao. After showing his sect's jade slip, Lu Qihao was very cooperative. He gave his token to Yi Tian and also sent a message to the Jade Laurel Lane material warehouse deacon, asking Yi Tian to directly withdraw the required materials. All materials had to be recorded for the sect to check.
After going to the material warehouse, Yi Tian didn't stand on ceremony and calculated the remaining defensive array points. Then, he added another 30% to all the materials he had prepared. The reason Yi Tian gave was very simple. These were the sect's defensive array chains. They had to be perfect and couldn't be the slightest bit sloppy.
When the deacon saw that Yi Tian had taken almost a quarter of the warehouse, he didn't say much. All the materials that were taken out of the warehouse were checked one by one and recorded down. Finally, after Yi Tian collected the materials, he gave a list to Yi Tian and pointed at the bottom where he needed a seal. Yi Tian didn't waste time with him. He took out his sect's jade slip and stamped his mark there.
After all the procedures were completed, Yi Tian put all the materials into his storage bracelet. In the past few years, Yi Tian didn't have much equipment on him. Fortunately, he had a storage ring that could store valuable items. After killing the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Wisdom King Road, he directly took the other party's storage bracelet and used it.
After gathering all the materials, Yi Tian entered the Guardian Residence. After greeting Lu Qihao, he excused himself and didn't accept Lu Qihao's invitation. He prepared to leave Jade Laurel Lane directly.
Walking on the streets of the market square, Yi Tian also slowly strolled around, wanting to see if he could find any good goods. Suddenly, a familiar figure flashed in his eyes. Yi Tian walked to a street stall and pretended to buy something. He glanced at it from the corner of his eye and found that it was Xuan Ling Sect's He Shiwo. However, he didn't wear Xuan Ling Sect's clothes. Perhaps he wanted to avoid suspicion. He saw this person at the Foundation Establishment cultivator auction after the war in the East Sea. It was said that he was a cultivator of Xuan Ling Sect's main combat faction. His current cultivation was at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, similar to Shen Peiqi.
Knowing that his background wasn't simple, Yi Tian could only follow him from afar, afraid that he would be recognized. He saw He Shiwo buy some talisman paper, talisman brush, and spirit ink in the market. Then, he went to a spirit beast shop to buy a long-haired arrow pig. He put it in a spirit beast bag and hurriedly left the market, heading northwest.
Looking at He Shiwo in the distance, Yi Tian felt uneasy. This direction was the stone forest that Shen Peiqi and Qu Yifeng mentioned. Could it be that they were going to explore the ruins with He Shiwo? This clearly wasn't a simple matter. After thinking about it, Yi Tian took out a map and looked at it. Then, he flew at a low altitude and slowly followed.
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