Chapter 565: In the Presence of a Great Power, Remember, Don't Speak Rashly
"What is a formation?"
"It's the transformation of your power and will into a point!"
"A point, as time passes, will gradually dissipate, gradually collapse, unable to withstand the force of time!"
"So, if one point is not enough, then turn it into three points! Support and help each other!"
"If three points can't hold, then ten points; if ten points can't hold, then a hundred points!"
"These one hundred points converge together! That is... the foundation of a formation, the formation base!"
"Every formation is composed of countless such formation bases. The more bases, the more complex, and the more power and effects they can contain!"
"As you start practicing formations, don't aim too high. I will first teach you the most basic formations!"
"A formation that can maintain any power for a long time also possesses a trait that every formation must have: the formation base!"
"Next is the Congregation Array, which can automatically attract the power of heaven and earth and slowly gather it."
"Following that, there is the Amplification Formation, which can enhance all forms of power!"
...
In the training hall, He Yiming meticulously explained the basics of formation pathways.
This was something that many Cultivators would learn at the Grand Academy, but He Yiming only taught it to the players at this moment.
"I see!"
"So, these formations are like the formulas of the world of cultivation!"
"It's interesting, very interesting!"
...
Advanced mathematics, virtual reality, alloy-armored Bu Lang Ya, and other research-oriented players nodded repeatedly, recording everything in their notebooks.
"Virtual Reality, the invention you made earlier, embedding the original power of the first-generation players into the Babalala Little Fairy Transformation Staff, allowing the third-generation disciples to infuse their cultivation and condense their original power, is excellent!"
"However, this invention has many flaws. First of all, the original power constantly dissipates and cannot be maintained. That's why I'm teaching you the path of formations. By infusing formations into tools, you can maintain the original power for a long time."
"Furthermore, by first using formation bases to create tools capable of storing the original power, and then using the Gathering Array and Amplification Array, you can transfer the original power!"
"By doing so, you can collect original power, then concentrate it onto a tool, increasing the amount of original power it holds!"
...
He Yiming continued to explain slowly.
In essence, he was addressing the various deficiencies and shortcomings of the players' Babalala Little Fairy Transformation Staff, while also opening up a higher realm of advancement and evolution for them.
"However, although borrowing someone else's original power can quickly grant you great strength, I don't agree with this approach. You still need to temper yourselves more!"
"Among the third-generation disciples, the three God Kings, Ai Ni Lu, Guan San Dao, and Boluo Chui Xue, have all undergone rigorous training. This is the correct path!"
...
He Yiming lightly advised.
"We understand!" Everyone nodded.
After leaving the training hall, He Yiming received a jade slip.
"Hmm? Sent by Ling Tianyu?" He Yiming crushed the jade slip and quickly understood Ling Tianyu's plan.
He couldn't help but smile.
Interesting!
He glanced at the sect and saw that the situation was currently good. Thus, he immediately left!
Formations were profound and extensive.
Although the advanced mathematics and other high-intelligence players had learned the basics, it would likely take quite some time for them to develop powerful abilities. Hence, He Yiming decided to cooperate with Ling Tianyu for a while and, incidentally...
Get rid of the hidden puppet master who had been lurking behind Gu Hang!
Three days later.
"Four Hall Masters, this is the location I traced to. I spent three full days tracking here. The astonishing powerful individual who annihilated the million-strong demonic beast legion is located on the mountain ahead!" Ling Tianyu stood proudly and slowly spoke.
Beside him were the four Hall Masters of the Sect, several dozen followers, and...
The holy son of the sect, He Wuji!
"Is this it?" He Wuji swept his gaze up and down the small mountain, his face full of disdain.
At most, it was a few hundred meters tall, appearing quite ordinary.
Could a powerful individual really live in such a place?
"Junior Brother, remember not to be rude," Ling Tianyu cautiously reminded He Wuji, not daring to lift his head.
"Hehe, what kind of powerful individual can compare to my father's Zhènyù Sacred Ground? Alright, I know!" He Wuji, after hearing Ling Tianyu's serious tone, nonchalantly replied.
"..." Hearing the words "my father's Zhènyù Sacred Ground," the other four Hall Masters furrowed their brows, but they didn't say anything.
"You all stay for now. Four Hall Masters and Young Master He Wuji, come with me to visit this powerful individual and inquire about the whereabouts of Lady Nan Gong Li!" Ling Tianyu casually instructed.
Ling Tianyu led the way, soaring into the sky.
He Wuji and the four Hall Masters followed closely. They soon arrived at the foot of the mountain.
"As a show of respect, let's walk up slowly!" Ling Tianyu suggested.
The four Hall Masters nodded. If the other party really was the individual who had annihilated a million-strong demonic beast legion, showing respect was certainly necessary.
However, He Wuji wasn't pleased. Over the past three days, Ling Tianyu's hesitations and delays had made He Wuji extremely impatient.
"Can't we just fly up? Do we need to give some recluse face?" He Wuji disdained.
"Young Master He, please show some respect," Ling Tianyu's lips curled, but he quickly advised.
"..." The four Hall Masters didn't say anything, but their brows furrowed deeper.
If it weren't for He Wuji being the son of He Tianya, the four Hall Masters would've probably slapped him across the face.
"Alright, I'll endure a bit longer!" He Wuji snorted coldly and stopped speaking further.
Thus,
the six of them gradually ascended. It took the time of an incense stick to reach the summit of the small mountain.
At the summit, there was only an empty space with a small wooden cabin.
A figure with their back to them stood there, their aura difficult to gauge.
The four Hall Masters attempted to extend their spiritual senses to perceive, but they were directly blocked by an invisible force.
The four Hall Masters restrained their curiosity.
The existence before them was likely a reclusive and unfathomable great power.
"Elder, I'm Ling Tianyu, a lowly elder of the Zhènyù Sacred Ground. I've come to visit you," Ling Tianyu respectfully performed a bow.
"Hmm, what is it?" The figure with their back to them spoke in a calm voice.
Although the voice was deep, it sounded young.
The four Hall Masters maintained their silence, merely bowing slightly and not daring to raise their heads or speak further.
"I've heard that a formidable senior took Lady Nan Gong Li away. Lady Nan Gong Li has always been an esteemed guest of our Zhènyù Sacred Ground. I've come to inquire about her whereabouts," Ling Tianyu politely said.
"Nan Gong Li is indeed with me," the figure slowly responded.
The four Hall Masters were delighted, and Ling Tianyu's lips curled as he intentionally paused.
Then, at that moment...
"Li'er is here? Quickly, hand her over!" He Wuji, upon hearing the news, became overjoyed and immediately shouted, "Give her to me now!"
"Trouble!" Ling Tianyu muttered under his breath.
The four Hall Masters also felt that something was amiss!
The atmosphere around them instantly changed!
If it was calm just a moment ago, it now felt as though they had stepped into a purgatory!
"Do you want to die? Very well, I'll grant your wish!" The figure with their back to them gently raised their hand and lightly tapped the table.
"Boom!" Before He Wuji could react, the tremendous force of gravity's domain crushed him into a puddle of flesh!
"Ah!" Almost simultaneously, the dozens of attendants below were all crushed in place, dying instantly!
"!" The four Hall Masters were about to move, but they felt a force of gravity magnified countless times pressing down on them. They couldn't even take a step!
"Speak, how do you want to die?" The figure with their back to them spoke in a calm and unhurried tone.