Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 473 The Perfection of the Seal of Life and Death! Void Crystal, Heavenly Sand Crystal, Earth Core Meteorite
Xu Mingyuan and the others all looked sorrowful and knelt on the ground, unable to get up.

Xu Chuan said calmly, "Get up, everyone. I'm going to stay in Dongxi for a while."

"Do what you're supposed to do."

Xu Mingyuan asked, "Father, what about Mother's funeral?"

"Let her rest in peace in the place she longed for, without making a fuss."

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Mingyuan clasped his hands and said, "Yes, Father."

“Father, I want to stay here and keep you and Mother company,” Xu Mingshu said.

"No need, you can all leave. Let me have some peace and quiet."

Without looking back, Xu Chuan carried Bai Jing's body and drifted away, returning to the small courtyard they had just left.

With his supernatural abilities, keeping Bai Jing's body from decaying was a piece of cake.

Xu Mingshu wanted to say something, but Xu Mingxian stopped her, saying, "Fourth Sister, don't disturb Father."

Xu Mingyuan also said, "We will wait outside the cave for seven days."

The bento box is for mourning my mother.

"Yes, Second Brother."

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

Xu Mingyuan and the others went to check on Xu Chuan's condition.

Upon arriving above the courtyard, we found it shrouded in a layer of mist.

"This is."

Xu Mingyuan probed with his divine sense and felt a force trying to pull him in.

He quickly unleashed his divine sense and withdrew, then sternly said, "Don't use your divine sense to probe."

There's something strange about this courtyard; it can pull one's consciousness into an illusion.

The group was suddenly startled.

"Could it be that Father is suffering from inner demons and has fallen into a hallucination because of Mother's death?"

Upon hearing Xu Mingxian's words, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

For a moment, no one could make up their mind.

"How could a mere illusion possibly hold Father back? Let us not disturb him."

Perhaps it will ruin my father's destiny.

“I agree with what my second brother said. I think Father will be fine.”

It is said that every tribulation is a chance encounter.

The illusion of inner demons is terrifying, but it can also temper one's character and even potentially lead to enlightenment.

“But someone still needs to be left to guard it,” Xu Mingqing said.

Xu Mingyuan pondered for a moment and said, "Mingqing, you have your own affairs to attend to while you are in prison."

Mingxuan, you must also return to the Demon Netherworld to take charge.

I also need to return to Yunxi.

As he spoke, he looked at Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu, "Then you two can wait outside the courtyard."

Do not let anyone disturb Father.

“I’ll listen to my second brother,” Xu Mingxuan said.

Xu Mingqing nodded as well.

After the three of them left, Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu sat cross-legged outside the courtyard and meditated quietly.

But as time goes on...

The mist in the courtyard began to spread outwards.

Xu Mingxian and Xu Mingshu could only retreat again and again.

The fog only stopped when it completely engulfed the entire Dongxi River.

Xu Mingshu was vaguely worried, "Will Father be alright?"

"Given my father's character, it's unlikely. Perhaps he feels guilty towards my mother, which is why he developed inner demons."

It's also possible that one intentionally triggers a mental illusion.

Why?

Xu Mingxian shook her head. "I'm just guessing."

But I believe in my father.

We just need to wait quietly for the fog to clear.

Xu Mingshu nodded.

Unlike their feelings for Bai Jing, Xu Chuan was always someone they trusted, respected, and considered the most admirable person.

In the fog.

Xu Chuan was indeed trapped in a mental illusion.

After he discovered he had a demon in his heart, it didn't seem to affect him much at this point.

But the next moment he decided to trigger his own inner demon illusion.

That's why we have this scene now.

In the illusion.

It's still Dongxi, that familiar village.

From their first meeting to their marriage, to having children, to the rise of the Xu family, to his own graying hair.

This is the first lifetime in which the Xu family did not embark on the path to immortality.

Holding hands with Bai Jing, we will grow old together.

Lifetime after life.

This continued until the ninth generation.

Driven by its inner demons, it secretly rejoiced, knowing that if Xu Chuan remained mired in his ninth incarnation, he would be completely lost in the illusion.

There is almost no chance of him waking up again.

On the peaceful and serene mountain path of Dongxi Village.

An elderly couple with white hair walked hand in hand.

It was Xu Chuan and Bai Jing.

As they walked along the edge of the field, Bai Jing pointed to the wheat field that once belonged to her family and talked about how she met Xu Chuan.

She asked him if he had fallen in love with her at first sight.

A gentle smile graced her face.

"My husband, in this life, it is the greatest fortune for Jing'er to marry you."

My only wish is that it may be like this in every lifetime.

Xu Chuan held her hand and smiled faintly, "Mortals only seek one lifetime, so why would they seek lifetimes to come?"

"If there is an afterlife, Jing'er wishes to be husband and wife with her husband for all eternity."

"How do you know there is no afterlife? There are three thousand paths to enlightenment, and there is reincarnation."

Those who control reincarnation can see past and present lives.

"Husband, what are you saying? I don't understand."

Xu Chuan reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind his ear, smiling as he said, "My wife would never understand."

But for you, it's hard to say.

"What my husband is saying is becoming more and more confusing."

Xu Chuan remained silent, simply watching her quietly. "Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the ultimate truths of the world, the great principles of heaven and earth."

How can one gain enlightenment without experiencing life and death?

"You haven't succumbed?" Bai Jing's expression suddenly turned cold.

"The Inner Demon Illusion is indeed a first-rate illusion, making it impossible to guard against, but unfortunately..."

"Damn it, you deserve to die!"

Bai Jing was surrounded by black energy, as if she were about to transform from an old woman with white hair into a demon.

Xu Chuan continued with a faint smile: "You want to lure me into depravity and steal my body."

I borrow your hand to comprehend the great principles of life and death.

Each takes what they need, so what is there to be angry about?

"Nine lifetimes as a mortal, one lifetime as one lover, Jing'er, are you satisfied?"

"You seek only a mortal life, while I seek immortality and ascension to heaven."

Madam, may you rest in peace.

"No! This is impossible!"

Bai Jing, the inner demon, roared in fury.

But suddenly, an astonishing aura erupted from Xu Chuan, and a profound Daoist intent flowed through him.

"Break!"

In an instant.

The entire world shattered like a mirror, and Bai Jing's body turned to ashes inch by inch.

"Xu Chuan, don't be smug. In this illusionary realm of inner demons, my abilities are limited."

When you reach the Nascent Soul stage, I will return!

"I'm going to take your body!"

Xu Chuan cupped his hands in greeting, "Originally, I was not entirely sure that I could reach the Nascent Soul stage."

His words reassured Xu considerably.

Thank you.

The sincerity of this ultimate move nearly made the Demon Lord vomit blood.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he turned to ashes.

outside world.

"The fog is starting to dissipate," Xu Mingxian said, noticing first.

"Father is safe?!" Xu Mingshu exclaimed with delight. "Let's go see him right away."

The two immediately flew towards the small courtyard.

In the small courtyard, Xu Chuan stood quietly, with an ice crystal coffin in front of him.

The person lying in the coffin was Bai Jing.

Its face was peaceful, with a smile on its lips, as if it were simply asleep.

"Father."

Upon seeing Xu Chuan, the two bowed to him.

Immediately, Xu Mingshu asked again, "Father, are you alright?"

Xu Chuan smiled gently and shook his head.

"I intend to let your mother return to dust and rest here forever."

What do you think?

“Everything is up to Father,” Xu Mingxian said.

But Xu Mingshu said, "Aren't we going to leave Mother's body behind, bring it back to Yunxi, and bury it in my Xu Family Memorial Garden?"

"Since she is unwilling, why should I force her?"

Thinking of everything Bai Jing had done before, Xu Mingshu sighed, clasped her hands and said, "Then let Father decide."

Xu Chuan raised his hand, and the ice crystal coffin flew into the air.

Then he flicked his finger, and a wisp of flame flew out and leaped onto the ice crystal coffin.

Instantly, the ice crystal coffin began to burn fiercely.

Until it turns into a handful of dust.

Xu Chuan flicked his sleeve and said, "Go, and rest here forever."

half an hour.

"If you miss your mother, you can come here to pay your respects. Now, it's time to go back."

"Yes, Father."

On the way, Xu Chuan asked, "How are Mingyuan and the others?"

Xu Mingxian said, "They left three months ago."

"Compared to the three of them, you two are indeed more free."

Return to Yunxi.

Xu Chuan then went into seclusion at the Kurong Academy.

During this illusion of inner demons, Xu Chuan's cultivation level did not increase, but his divine sense unexpectedly approached the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage.

More importantly...

I have gained a great deal of insight into the true meaning of life and death.

The Origin of Life and Death Seal, a supernatural power he created based on the true meaning of life and death, has finally been perfected.

Of course, this is only the current state of perfection.

In his view, as his understanding of the true meaning of life and death deepens, there are still many areas where this supernatural power can be improved.

As for now, the true meaning of life and death has been elevated to 50%.

The power of the Primordial Life and Death Seal far surpasses that of ordinary perfect supernatural powers.

Not only is the concept lofty, but Xu Chuan also incorporated illusion techniques, making it even more dangerous.

Once you fall victim to this, you will be drawn into an illusionary world where you live a mortal life.

Xu Chuan went into seclusion.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

He has made significant progress in his cultivation at the fifth level of the Golden Core stage, and is getting closer and closer to the sixth level.

However, looking at the information of each person in the family genealogy...

It's obvious that Xu Deling will reach the sixth level of the Golden Core stage much faster.

If all goes well, it could be done by the end of this year.

Xu Mingxian is the third member of the Xu family. He surpassed his predecessors by virtue of his own talent.

He surpassed Xu Deyue and Ye Fan, becoming the first to enter the fifth level of the Golden Core stage.

This was because he devoted most of his energy to comprehending the Dao of Formations.

someday.

Suddenly, Xu Mingxian arrived at the Kurong Courtyard.

"Your sudden arrival makes me wonder, could it be that you've mastered a fourth-order teleportation array?"

Xu Mingxian smiled slightly, clasped her hands in a fist and said, "I can't hide it from Father."

"Hahaha~"

"Good good!"

Xu Chuan made three leaps in a row, and even Xu Deling's ability to refine high-grade magic weapons did not make him this happy.

In his plan, the fourth-order teleportation array was of paramount importance, serving as the most crucial tool for connecting the entire Tiannan region.

Without this teleportation array, even the top Nascent Soul forces and hegemon-level forces would not have much development.

Because some materials are only available in specific regions.

Even the Northwest, the smallest region in terms of land area, covers nearly ten million square kilometers.

The largest central region can cover an area of ​​over 30 million square miles.

Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would find flying by himself extremely troublesome.

"The materials for a fourth-order teleportation array must be extremely valuable. Make a list and have someone collect them."

We also need a third-tier teleportation array.

Before he could reply, he continued, "A third-tier teleportation array can also connect with a fourth-tier teleportation array, right?"

Xu Mingxian said, "It can be backward compatible. As for the materials, I will personally go to Xuan Yue City."

I also asked my master for the spatial coordinates of other major cultivation cities.

Only in this way can accurate transmission be achieved.

"Could they possibly teleport to our Yunxi?"

Xu Mingxian understood what he meant: "As long as we don't give out the spatial coordinates of the Cloud Creek Formation."

They would then be unable to teleport directly to our Yunxi.

"So good."

Xu Chuan nodded in satisfaction.

The Xu family's strength is considered to be above average in the Northwest, but if they were to connect with a major cultivation city with a fourth-order teleportation array at this moment...

There are still considerable risks involved.

After all, if a conflict were to break out, their arrival in Yunxi would be a devastating blow.

Even if the teleportation array is built in the outer city, it will still pose a great risk.

Like other forces, sects are separated from major cultivation cities, but not too far apart.

Even if it's hundreds of miles away, Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators can provide support in just a short time.

"Father, collecting materials is probably not something that can be done in three to five days."

If there are no shops in Xuan Yue City, it may be necessary to trade with the Xuan Yue Sect or large merchant guilds like the Xu Tian Chamber of Commerce.

"List them out first, and see with Mingyuan and Dezhao how much the Xu family can raise on their own."

The rest must be acquired through trade, no matter the cost.

If there's anything that requires my intervention, just send me a message.

"Yes, Father."

Although the Xu family has a fourth-order transformed dragon, it is naturally better to talk to a cultivator.

If it comes to making deals with powerful forces, only Xu Chuan has the weight to back it up.

Later.

After compiling a list of materials, Xu Mingxian went to find Xu Mingyuan and then sent a message to summon Xu Dezhao.

Both of them were greatly surprised to hear that Xu Mingxian had already comprehended a fourth-order teleportation array.

"Fifth Uncle, how could you be so fast? Did you directly comprehend a fourth-order teleportation array?"

"I reached the fourth-tier array master level several years ago, but I never made it public."

Only the father knew.

Moreover, the father did not recommend replacing the Cloud Creek Formation at that time.

However, both the fourth-order magic array and the fourth-order teleportation array were more difficult than I had imagined.

"That's a fourth-tier formation, which is usually only something a Nascent Soul Realm formation master can comprehend."

Those who comprehend this at the Golden Core stage will become renowned grand formation masters throughout the south.

Xu Mingxian smiled and then took out a list of materials for the two of them.

"Second brother, Dezhao, take a look at the materials above. How many are there in the clan?"

That's not enough; we need to go to Xuan Yue City and think of a solution.

Although some precious items would be entrusted to Xu Chuan to be sent into the "Xu Family Grotto-Heaven".

But without exception, they all leave records.

Even Xu Chuan was not as aware of these things as Xu Mingyuan and Xu Dezhao.

A short while later.

Xu Dezhao said, "More than 90% of them are available, but there are a few that are extremely rare."

The clan's treasure trove, plus the income from the grotto, should only contain one or two items.

I'll retrieve these later; would you like two sets?

One serving is enough.

"Fifth Uncle, please wait here with Second Uncle for a moment."

Xu Mingxian nodded.

There were quite a few materials, and it would take Xu Dezhao at least fifteen minutes to collect them.

In the living room.

Xu Mingyuan looked at Xu Mingxian and said, "Now that you've completed the fourth-order teleportation array, will you also go to the sect like De Ling?"

Xu Mingxian nodded.

"No matter what, I am a disciple of the Xuan Yue Sect, even though my master has allowed me to 'travel outside'."

But it's impossible to stay away forever; we'll eventually have to go back.

Moreover, comprehending a fourth-order formation is more difficult than I imagined. At my Golden Core stage, the process of deducing and comprehending it is relatively slow; it would be much easier if I had a master to guide me.

That would make things easier.

"Yes, it is indeed easier with guidance from a Nascent Soul stage expert."

Unfortunately, as the eldest elder of the Xu family, even if a suitable teacher were available, it would be unlikely that I could become their disciple.

Xu Mingxian nodded in agreement, but then smiled and said, "In my Xu family, in terms of wisdom, Second Brother, you are second only to Father."

I believe the art of talismans will be no challenge for you.

"Thank you for your kind words."

A little over fifteen minutes later.

Xu Dezhao then returned.

He handed a storage bag to Xu Mingxian, "Fifth Uncle, here are the materials you requested."

I've crossed out the corresponding items on the list. There are seven tier-four precious materials among them; you'll need to go find your grandfather.

The rest, I guess we'll have to go check out Xuan Yue City.

Xu Mingxian took it and nodded, "I understand."

He then went to Xu Chuan to retrieve the remaining materials.

“Father, I will go to Xuan Yue City tomorrow to purchase the remaining materials.”

"After thinking about it, I'll go with you tomorrow, but I'll only show up when you need me."

Xu Mingxian frowned slightly.

If there's nothing else going on, Xu Chuan rarely goes out and mainly focuses on ascetic practices.

After all, even with arduous cultivation, he still couldn't finish mastering all the supernatural powers and secret techniques he had learned.

Furthermore, one must also consider one's own cultivation level.

"Father, will there be trouble?"

"There will definitely be some turbulence."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly, "However, we'll only know the specifics and how to resolve them when the time comes."

"With my father here, I couldn't be happier."

Xu Mingxian smiled and clasped his hands in greeting.

that's it.

Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian then went to Xuan Yue City together.

Speaking of which, among his descendants, Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian traveled together the most times.

"You brought that little crow but not me? So love really does transfer?"

Mo Yue felt somewhat depressed.

He decided to visit his descendants and then go to the Azure Dragon Mountains to spend some time with his old flame.

He felt that he had caught Xu Chuan's ascetic tendencies from spending too much time with him.

More than half a day.

Xu Chuan and his son then arrived in Xuan Yue City.

"I've been to Xuan Yue City two or three times in the past few years, that's quite frequent."

Xu Chuan muttered to himself.

They entered the city.

Xu Chuan rented a cave dwelling in the East District for one month.

He meditated in the cave.

Xu Mingxian then ran around buying leftover materials in various places.

He has basically traveled to all four districts: east, west, south, and north.

It took six or seven days to gather the remaining materials.

Only three things are truly scarce.

They are respectively the Ethereal Stone, the Celestial Sand Crystal, and the Earth Core Meteorite.

The Void Stone is a space-type material similar to the Void Stone, but of a higher grade.

It is the core material of a fourth-order teleportation array.

Of course, you also need Void Stones, and you need nine of them.

Fortunately, the Xu family obtained a lot from the ancient battlefield, in addition to what they had collected before.

So it's enough for now.

Heavenly Sand Crystal is said to be extraterrestrial dust that has been burned by celestial fire and condensed into crystals over a long period of time.

That's when it fell to the ground.

When forging magical artifacts, adding a piece of fingernail can significantly increase the artifact's hardness.

As the name suggests, meteorites are formed when meteorites are heated by terrestrial fire.

Its material is also known for its hardness.

The reason for having these materials to increase the hardness of magical artifacts is to make the formation more resilient.

It's not like a Golden Core could be destroyed with a single blow.

“Father, I plan to return to Xuan Yue Sect tomorrow to pay my respects to my master.”

Let's see if we can start from there.

Xu Chuan nodded.

The next day.

Xu Mingxian returned to her sect.

He entered through the mountain gate, his aura of a Golden Core cultivator undiminished. Upon seeing him, the disciples guarding the mountain immediately bowed respectfully.

After he entered the great formation.

One of the disciples, who looked very young, asked curiously, "Senior brother, which peak does that elder belong to?"

I don't think I've ever seen it before.

"It would be strange if you saw too many of these people; this one is from Xuan Yue Peak."

“Isn’t Xuan Yue Peak the main peak where our ancestor meditated?”

Could he be Elder Xu Mingxian, the Array Immortal who travels far and wide?

"It was him. Elder Xu had been cultivating diligently for many years within the sect."

"Let alone us disciples, even the elders probably don't see him even once a year."

"Senior brother, since Elder Xu is hailed as the Array Immortal, his mastery of array formations must be very strong?"

"You haven't heard of his attainment of enlightenment in Xuan Yue City, where he used array formations to fight against all the geniuses and prodigies of the entire Xuan Yue Prefecture."

It should be noted that on the arena, ordinary formation masters cannot defeat their opponents using formations.

However, he created his own so-called battle formation, which amazed the entire Xuan Yue Prefecture.

It is for this reason that he has earned the reputation of being a master of array formations.

Many formation geniuses wanted to become his disciples and learn battle formations, but unfortunately he never had any intention of accepting any apprentices.

If the battle formations could be passed down, it would certainly further elevate the status of formation masters.

During their casual conversation.

Xu Mingxian had already arrived at the main hall atop Xuan Yue Peak.

Before they even entered the main hall, a voice rang out, "You brat, you've finally decided to return to your sect."

I thought you were going to 'travel' for another seventy or eighty years.

Xu Mingxian felt ashamed.

Upon entering the main hall, he immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Master, your disciple has returned."

"What brings you back this time? And how long do you plan to stay? Be frank."

Xu Mingxian said, "At most one year, after the matter with the Xu family is settled, I will return to the sect and go into seclusion to cultivate diligently."

"Oh?"

Zhang Fan opened his eyes and looked at him with a surprised expression. "Your father is willing to let you come back?"

"My Xu family has risen too quickly, and there are many things to deal with, including the disciples."

Otherwise, this disciple would have returned to the Xuan Yue Sect long ago to serve my master.

"De Ling returned to the Tianzhu Sect several years ago."

Zhang Fan stroked his beard and smiled faintly, "I have no intention of blaming you. The path of your Xu family is indeed difficult."

This time I came back for…

"Firstly, I haven't seen my master for a long time and miss him dearly, so I've come to pay my respects."

Secondly, the disciple needs several rare materials, and my Xu family's resources are too shallow to collect them yet.

Therefore, as a representative of the Xu family, I will check whether the Xuan Yue Sect still has these materials.

I hope a transaction can be completed.

What material?

"Ethereal Stone, Celestial Sand Crystal, Earth Core Meteorite Iron".

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan's pupils suddenly contracted, and he carefully examined Xu Mingxian, saying, "Your array formation realm is already capable of setting up a fourth-order teleportation array?"

"I dare not hide it from my master; I only recently comprehended it."

"So the reason you've been so late in returning is because you wanted to help the Xu family build a fourth-order teleportation array."

If such a formation exists, it will connect with the major cultivation cities of the top forces in Tiannan.

Your Xu family is bound to experience great development.

However, given the Xu family's resources, isn't this a bit too hasty?

"My father will decide how to arrange the fourth-order teleportation array."

Zhang Fan nodded slightly. "Given his personality, he wouldn't do anything too risky."

As he spoke, he looked over with a smile, "Besides the trading materials, you also want the spatial coordinates of the teleportation arrays in the other cities, right?"

"Please grant my request, Master, that my Xu family may purchase these coordinates."

Zhang Fan smiled and said, "Would you like to buy it?"

Do you think my Xuan Yue Sect lacks resources, or spirit stones?
Compared to other dominant forces, what we lack is the foundation of exceptional talents.

However, resources of the fourth rank or higher are needed by every Nascent Soul faction.

Even ordinary pills that enhance or restore magical power, or heal injuries, are acceptable.

"Could your Xu family possibly provide these?"

"This," Xu Mingxian hesitated for a moment before saying, "My Xu family has never had a Nascent Soul stage cultivator."

My Xu family may be collecting materials for fourth-tier pills.

But I don't know the specifics.

Perhaps they haven't collected them all yet.

"If it were simple, those Nascent Soul forces wouldn't be so eager for it."

There won't be so many cultivators stuck in the early stages.

Xu Mingxian remained silent.

After a short while, Zhang Fan said, "Let's forget about trading resources, but I can propose another solution."

If you agree, you will receive two items: Heavenly Sand Crystal and Earth Core Meteorite Iron.

As for the Void Crystal, your Xu family will have to find another way.

Xu Mingxian looked up and asked, "What is the plan?"

"It's not difficult. You can exchange sect contribution points for your battle formation. You can exchange a large number of sect contribution points."

There are also some sect formation repairs, and breaking formations in caves or secret realms in the wild, all of which can earn contribution points as rewards.

With your current level of skill as a fourth-tier array master, and your mastery of fourth-tier teleportation arrays...

Within my Xuan Yue Sect, I am second only to my master.

"Repairing formations and breaking formations are no problem, as for battle formations..."

"You're unwilling to pass it on to my Xuan Yue Sect disciples?"

"No, it's just that I'm still exploring and haven't been able to form a complete system yet."

They don't even reach the level of believers.

Moreover, the core of the battle formation is quite flexible, and the key lies in each person's understanding.

Each person's battle formation is different, so as not to be targeted by others.

After a pause, Xu Mingxian added, "If Master wishes, this disciple may compile some of my insights and submit them to the sect."

As for whether they can grasp the essentials and develop their own battle formation, that depends entirely on their own comprehension.

“That’s natural.” Zhang Fan smiled slightly. “Then let it be.”

This is just like a martial arts technique.

Of the thousands of cultivation techniques collected by my Xuan Yue Sect, not every single one is actually practiced.

After all, the battle formation is your hard work, and my Xuan Yue Sect will not treat you unfairly. In addition to receiving a large amount of contribution points when you hand it over,

Anyone who wants to borrow it needs to contribute a considerable amount of contribution points.

How about 3,000 contribution points at once?

"The disciple hasn't even submitted it yet, and Master is already giving him three thousand contribution points to review it?"

Those above one thousand are basically cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities at the Golden Core level or above.

Three thousand is considered average.

However, Xu Mingxian himself had not yet comprehended a third-order battle formation, so the one he provided could not possibly reach this level.

It involves at most the first and second order lower grades.

"It's not about the quality of what you submit, but about the process and insights you gain in devising battle formations."

Even though it's only at the first-tier battle formation level.

It's definitely worth 3,000 contribution points.

After all, this can serve as a reference for second- and third-tier array masters, and even for your teacher.

Even some powerful fourth-tier array masters might come to our sect to trade or borrow these materials.

After a pause, Zhang Fan stroked his beard and smiled, "Regarding the contribution points when submitting them."

As your teacher, I can grant you 200,000 contribution points.

"Thank you, Master. Please wait a moment."

Xu Mingxian immediately made a copy of "Battle Formation Insights", which only covered the second-tier low-grade battle formations.

He also left such insights in the Xu family.

However, you need to contribute points to borrow it.

"So fast, it seems you were prepared."

"I just tidied it up a short while ago."

With that, he handed the jade slip to Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan probed with his divine sense, stroking his beard and nodding slightly from time to time.

"I see. The secret of your battle formation lies in using your body as the formation, borrowing the power of heaven and earth, and condensing the formation in the void."

If the battle formation remains intact and the spiritual energy is abundant, it can continue to exist indefinitely.

However, when encountering a strong opponent, the battle formation is broken time and time again, which also requires a lot of one's own magic power.

Until it becomes unsustainable.

"Master's eyes are like torches."

"However, the wonder of battle formations lies in their ever-changing nature, which is enough to make a battle formation master invincible among those of the same realm."

But that's also where the difficulty lies.

The essence of battle formations lies in simplifying them in a way that best suits one's own understanding of the formations.

To avoid being controlled, one cannot blindly imitate those who came before.

But not every formation master is as versatile as you.

Some are good at killing formations, some are good at defense, and some are good at illusion formations.

If it is too monotonous, it will inevitably be easily disrupted by others.

For a Foundation Establishment stage array master, achieving invincibility within the same realm is extremely difficult.

At the very least, we need to simplify the battle formations of the second-tier mid-grade, or even the high-grade.

Even if his array formation skills reach the third level or above, it is not an easy task.

Indeed, the path of a peerless genius is never easy; this is even more difficult than achieving the Divine Power Core Formation.

"Master seems to be having some regrets."

Zhang Fan laughed heartily, "Of course not, how could an ordinary person imagine the path of a genius?"

Since evolution was difficult in the early stages, we should learn from our predecessors.

Isn't that what you did, leaving behind several evolved battle formations in your notes so that others can imitate and learn from them?

The more profound the array master's knowledge of array formations, the more they will find the battle array to be infinitely mysterious.

Even I, as their teacher, cannot use formations in battle, for us.

It's not difficult to deduce several third-order formations.

Even if it's a third-tier high-grade item, it'll probably only take one or two decades.

However, if one could utilize battle formations in combat, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.

Xu Mingxian nodded slightly.

He had to admit that Zhang Fan was right.

For those lacking expertise in formations, deducing battle formations is indeed difficult, but for formation masters of the fourth rank or above...

This is the supernatural power and method that best suits me.

"Unfortunately, battle formations seem to require a great deal of spiritual power. It would be difficult to control multiple battle formations as freely as you can."

It is indeed difficult.

But if one can achieve that, one is worthy of being called a prodigy.

He looked at Xu Mingxian with a smile, "Does your Xu family have a corresponding secret technique for controlling divine sense?"

Or, to put it another way, the method of breaking through the limits of divine consciousness.

As your teacher, I am willing to pay a great price to exchange for it.

Xu Mingxian's pupils contracted slightly. "Master is joking. How could my humble Xu family possibly possess such a secret technique?"

As for the disciple breaking through the limit, it was merely a coincidence.

"I see. That's a real shame."

Zhang Fan's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled. "As for the materials, go find your senior brother."

"Your senior brother will soon be stepping down as sect leader."

"Yes, Master, those spatial coordinates."

Zhang Fan smiled, raised his hand and pointed, a silver light entered his brow.

Xu Mingxian immediately smiled, cupped her hands in greeting, and left.

Wangyue Peak.

The main hall of the sect.

"A rare guest, junior brother," Zhang Daoran said with a smile as he looked at Xu Mingxian.

"Junior brother greets senior brother. I have come to exchange for two materials."

"My master has already informed me of this matter."

Zhang Daoran said with slight surprise, "I didn't expect you to hand over your insights on battle formation."

This truly surprised my senior brother.

As he spoke, he flipped his hand and took out two pieces of material, each about the size of a fist.

"These are Heavenly Sand Crystal and Earth Core Meteorite Iron. One piece of Heavenly Sand Crystal is worth 100,000 contribution points."

The amount of meteorite iron from the Earth's core is 80,000.

"Junior brother, would you be willing to exchange?"

"I do." Xu Mingxian nodded, then clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Hand the elder token to your senior brother, and he will deduct the amount directly."

After the transaction.

Xu Mingxian then left with the two materials and returned to her cave in Xuan Yue City.

“Father, these are Heavenly Sand Crystal and Earth Core Meteorite,” Xu Mingxian said.

Xu Chuan looked at him with a strange expression, "What did you use to make the deal?"

(End of this chapter)