Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 263 Speculation Again
Li Qianxiao's problem stemmed from a lack of familiarity with Liuhe Guiyizhen, or rather, a lack of professionalism.

As a result, he failed to confuse Ao Sheng by manipulating the changes in the formation, and the opponent successfully broke the formation.

Regardless of the circumstances, magic arrays are the most commonly used type of array in the cultivation world.

The spirit array is slightly different.

The energy source of a spirit array comes from a continuous supply of spiritual energy, which is different from that of a magic array.

Spiritual energy itself has no consciousness and is not controlled by cultivators.

It is impossible to control spiritual energy as easily as one's own arm.

However, if spiritual energy is absorbed into the formation and compressed by the formation to form a massive flow of spiritual energy, it can also block enemy attacks.

This kind of formation requires a huge amount of spiritual energy.

Ordinary locations simply cannot meet the requirements for array deployment.

Unless you use spirit stones to charge it, but that would consume an astronomical number of spirit stones.

This is why spirit arrays are not common in the cultivation world; they usually only appear in mountain-protecting arrays.

Mountain-protecting formations are well-suited for setting up spiritual arrays because they protect a Taoist temple, which often implies abundant spiritual energy.

The Li family's Southern Bright Fire Formation is a typical mountain-protecting spirit formation.

From the very beginning, this formation was connected to the spiritual veins beneath Tailai Peak, allowing it to utilize the spiritual energy within the veins to power the formation.

Although the defensive effect of spiritual energy is not as good as that of magical power.

But magical power is limited, while the spiritual energy in the spiritual veins is almost inexhaustible.

At worst, we can have a formation master create an expanded version of the mountain-protecting formation, making the spiritual energy shield thicker.

As long as you cannot break through the formation in an instant, no matter how many times you attack, the spiritual energy in my spiritual veins can continuously repair the damage to the formation.

Moreover, due to the abundance of spiritual energy, the spirit array can even distribute the spiritual energy evenly in every direction, operating around the clock.

The flag bearer doesn't need to do much.

This also means that array masters are often helpless when facing spirit arrays.

The Lesser Mysterious Yin Spirit Array of Green Cloud Cave is one type of spirit array.

Although it's placed at the cave entrance, it actually connects to the spiritual veins deep within the cave.

Without three to five Foundation Establishment cultivators attacking simultaneously, it would be virtually impossible to forcefully breach the gates of Green Cloud Cave.

This was because Fairy Green Cloud was short of money back then, which is why she set up the Small Mysterious Yin Spirit Array.

If it were a normal Xuan Yin Spirit Array, with a spiritual vein as its backing, even a Golden Core cultivator would find it troublesome.

After observing for a while, Li Xiangming felt relieved.

Although Green Cloud Cave didn't dare to show itself because it was wary of Ouyang Zhen, or rather, because it was wary of the large group of people outside.

However, the Lesser Mysterious Yin Spirit Array remained intact.

With their formation holding firm, they should be safe for the time being.

Li Xiangming turned to Pei Si beside him and said, "Brother Pei, even Ouyang Zhen couldn't break through the gate of Green Cloud Cave. It seems that most people in the vicinity will return empty-handed."

Pei Si couldn't help but click his tongue and say, "Green Cloud Cave is unknown in Zhangning Prefecture, but it can deter many covetous people with just one formation. The cultivation forces that can establish themselves in Hao County are indeed not simple."

But then he changed the subject: "However, Brother Meng underestimates Ouyang Zhen. In my opinion, this man may use the spirit field to coerce the disciples of Green Cloud Cave to show themselves."

Spirit Field?

Li Xiangming's expression suddenly changed.

Green Cloud Cave is famous for cultivating spiritual herbs, so it naturally has many spiritual fields.

Only a small portion of these spiritual fields are located inside the cave, where rare and high-grade spiritual herbs are grown, while the majority are distributed in the surrounding river valleys, where ordinary spiritual herbs are grown.

Although it's a common medicinal herb, it's inexpensive, so losing a few hundred catties wouldn't be a big deal.

But the spirit field is the foundation of Green Cloud Cave.

Once these spiritual fields are damaged, Green Cloud Cave will suffer a severe blow and will not be able to recover for at least ten years.

"This is a poor strategy. Ouyang Zhen will not take this step easily, because once it gets out, it will be extremely detrimental to his reputation. But if Green Cloud Cave continues to avoid battle, he will probably spare no effort for the Enlightenment Spring."

Pei Si continued his analysis, seemingly quite familiar with Ouyang Zhen's character and methods.

After saying that, he turned his gaze to Li Xiangming, a playful smile in his eyes: "Brother Meng, do you think Green Cloud Cave will show itself because of pressure? I heard that their sect leader is a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming's expression turned somewhat strange.

That statement itself wasn't anything special, but Pei Si's gaze towards him held a hint of probing.

In just two days, the other person seemed to have noticed his concern for Green Cloud Cave.

This insight and shrewdness are not to be underestimated. After a moment of contemplation, Li Xiangming replied, "I don't know, but if Green Cloud Cave never shows itself, how to break through its gates is a major problem."

Pei Si narrowed his eyes: "Brother Meng, what do you think is the best course of action?"

"Professional matters should naturally be left to professionals."

Li Xiangming glanced at him without changing his expression: "I'm going to Dendrobium Market to see if I can find a skilled array master. Brother Pei, just wait for my good news. Then we can discuss with Brother Bai how to plan the Enlightenment Spring."
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Knowing that Pei Si suspected his identity, Li Xiangming did not hesitate and immediately left the small group.

Although doing so would only fuel Pei Si's growing suspicions, Li Xiangming no longer cared.

The alliance was something he did to gather intelligence.

In fact, he doesn't need to form alliances at all.

Unlike Qi Refining cultivators like Ouyang Zhen and Pei Si, Li Xiangming had the support of Li Xiangren, who had Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Moreover, Li Xiangming now highly suspects that the news about the Enlightenment Spring is false.

This is a conspiracy against certain individuals.

If he stays around Green Cloud Cave, he will only become hopelessly entangled in the conspiracy.

Back in Dendrobium Market, Li Xiangming told Li Xiangren what he had seen and heard.

"So, it seems we came all this way for nothing?"

Lee Sang-in frowned slightly.

"That's probably the case."

Li Xiangming sighed, feeling somewhat irritated.

We came all this way, but we got nothing.

Moreover, the sect's Green Cloud Cave has fallen into great trouble.

Li Xiangming still hasn't figured out how to deal with the crisis at Green Cloud Cave.

His own strength alone was simply not enough to help Green Cloud Cave.

Calling on Li Xiangren would be able to drive away Ouyang Zhen and the others.

But doing so would undoubtedly be like trying to hide something obvious.

Everyone else is not called Foundation Establishment, so what do you mean by making a move when you're at the Foundation Establishment stage?
Is it true that the Enlightenment Spring is located in Green Cloud Cave?

At that time, those gathered around Green Cloud Cave will not be twenty-odd Qi Refining cultivators, but rather twenty-odd Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Green Cloud Cave could very well collapse as a result.

"Xiangming, is there really no Enlightenment Spring in Green Cloud Cave?"

At this moment, Li Xiangren suddenly asked a question.

Li Xiangming paused for a moment, then replied, "As far as I know, it's impossible for the Enlightenment Spring to exist in Green Cloud Cave."

If Green Cloud Cave possesses the Enlightenment Spring, who would be the biggest beneficiary?
It is undoubtedly the Green Cloud Fairy!
However, Fairy Green Cloud's path was not smooth.

I wasted a long time in the middle stage of foundation building.

Her four true disciples were all limited to Qi cultivation and never made any further progress.

This is far removed from the miraculous effects of the legendary Enlightenment Spring.

"But you've been away from Green Cloud Cave for ten years."

Li Xiangren frowned and said, "In the past ten years, have you seen your master?"

Li Xiangming remained silent. His judgment that Green Cloud Cave did not have a spiritual spring for enlightenment was not only based on his past impressions, but also on his observations and reasoning over the past few days.

From any perspective, the Enlightenment Spring seems like a carefully orchestrated conspiracy.

Li Xiangren, however, had a different opinion: "Perhaps, as you say, this is a complete conspiracy, but how can you prove that the Enlightenment Spring under the conspiracy is fake? You know, your master has not shown up for so long."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming frowned deeply.

My heart couldn't help but stir with emotion.

Is it really because I'm caught up in the situation and can't see the bigger picture?
The Enlightenment Spring is actually not important; Xu Zibu is the key.

The reason so many people believe that Green Cloud Cave has a spring for enlightenment is actually because they believe in Xu Zibu's reputation.

Even if it's not the Enlightenment Spring, but the Crimson Flame Spirit Fire.

This will also attract a group of elite fire cultivators.

Similarly, if it were anything else, as long as it was precious enough, and it was mentioned by Xu Zibu, there would be no shortage of treasure hunters.

(End of this chapter)