Cultivating immortality begins with formations.

The moment when the Qi Condensation Technique reaches its perfect state.

Lu Yuan noticed a significant change in his overall demeanor.

His gaze was gentle and unadorned, and his temperament was like a deep, still pool.

Even his handsome face, as striking as Pan An's, seemed ordinary at this moment, no longer as dazzling as before.

His spiritual power was completely concealed beneath his skin, making him appear like an ordinary person at first glance.

He himself sensed the effect and found that after using the Concealing Qi Technique, even Foundation Establishment cultivators could not detect it with their divine sense.

It doesn't stop there.

He was also surprised to find that after using the Concealing Qi Technique, he seemed to become one with his surroundings, his senses were sharpened, and his spiritual sense was more powerful, allowing him to clearly perceive even the slightest movement of the wind and grass around him.

"The enemy can't detect me, but I can sense their presence first... Not bad, not bad, my means of survival are even more powerful."

Lu Yuan was extremely satisfied with the effect of the Qi Concealing Technique at the Perfected Realm.

By expending a mere few decades of lifespan, one can manage to survive even when pursued by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They've won so many times they're practically ecstatic.

……

"He has twenty years left to live."

Lu Yuan did not consider the Golden Edge Sword Technique.

Unlike Ji Ming, he was not flamboyant and always left himself an escape route. He disliked charging ahead in battles and was not suited to the way of the sword.

Previously, practicing swordsmanship was merely preparation for learning sword formations in the future.

Naturally, one wouldn't expend too much of one's lifespan on this at this time.

He took out a jade slip from his storage bag.

The jade slip contains information about the Spirit-Severing Array.

Lu Yuan chose this formation because he planned to start practicing that body-refining technique in the future.

To successfully establish a foundation for a low-grade spiritual root, one must cultivate body-refining techniques to enhance their physical physique, and this Spirit-Severing Array is perfectly suited for cultivators with strong physical bodies.

This was Lu Yuan's first choice.

One more reason...

Although the Spirit-Severing Array and the Spirit-Gathering Array are diametrically opposed, their core array patterns both connect the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

In this respect, the two are similar in principle.

With the blessing of a Qi-gathering array at the Perfect Realm, the time required to cultivate the Spirit-Severing Array will not be too long.

Next...

Lu Yuan remained locked in his secret chamber, spending his days tracing the patterns of the Absolute Spirit Array on the ground with ordinary ink, guided by the image projected onto the jade slip.

Any array formation cannot be separated from the three basic elements: array patterns, array nodes, and array hub.

For talented cultivators, mastering array patterns is the fastest method.

"I do have a talent for formations."

Only one month has passed.

Lu Yuan then mastered all sixty-one array patterns of the Spirit-Severing Array, which made him so happy that he danced with joy for quite a while.

The next step is to assemble the array patterns and then connect them with array nodes, which is considered the initial introduction.

However, this step is not easy.

The sixty-one array patterns have nearly thirty array nodes, each of which is different and requires varying levels of spiritual power.

However, with his experience with the Spirit Gathering Array, Lu Yuan only spent two months to master all the array nodes.

"Understanding one method illuminates all methods."

"I spent two whole years designing the nodes for the Spirit Gathering Array..."

Lu Yuan's mind was as clear as a mirror.

This is the result of decades of cultivation related to array patterns.

With a touch of talent, he has achieved what he has today.

However, this does not mean that he can quickly master the Spirit-Severing Array without relying on his lifespan for cultivation.

After all, each formation is a world unto itself.

Array masters control arrays, mastering all the changes in the world. How could they achieve this without years of hard work?

Open the panel.

Name: Lu Yuan

Lifespan: 31/61 (Lifespan increased, triple effect)

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 5]

[Spiritual Root: Five Elements Spiritual Root (Low Grade)]

[Cultivation Technique: Five Elements Technique (Mastery required for 35 years to break through)]

[Skills: Qi Gathering Array (Perfect, can be broken through after 19 years of cultivation); Five Elements Mist Array (Perfect, can be broken through after 38 years of cultivation); Spirit Severing Array (Entry-level, can be broken through after 5 years of cultivation)]

[Techniques: Fire Separation Spell (Proficient, breakthrough possible after ten years of practice); Qi Concealment Technique (Perfected, breakthrough possible after twenty years of practice); Golden Edge Sword Technique (Beginner, breakthrough possible after three years of practice)]

[You can infuse your lifespan into cultivation techniques and spells to increase your cultivation progress. Currently, you can infuse up to twenty years of lifespan.]

Without the slightest hesitation, Lu Yuan channeled fifteen years of his lifespan into cultivating the Spirit-Severing Array.

[Spirit-Suppressing Array, infused with five years of lifespan]

【Spirit-Slaying Array (Minor Completion)】

[Remaining lifespan available for infusion: 15 years]

……

[Spirit-Suppressing Array, infused with ten years of lifespan]

[Spirit-Slaying Array (Proficient)]

[Remaining lifespan available for infusion: 5 years]

With only five years left to live, Lu Yuan stopped.

That's the limit of the wisdom of all-in betting.

If we continue, we'll be driving ourselves to the brink of despair...

"wrong."

"How could I have forgotten about her?"

Lu Yuan suddenly remembered Liu Ling'er from Cui Xuan Bao Zhai.

The other party had promised that if he could "find" two more Five Elements Mist Array Plates that no one else wanted, he could exchange them for a Longevity Pill.

It seems that the first thing I should do after leaving the pass is to visit Cui Xuan Bao Zhai.

then.

Lu Yuan wasn't in a hurry to leave the pass.

After all, the Spirit-Severing Array has been cultivated to the proficient level, and the probability of it being successfully formed is at least 40%.

He sent a message by paper crane, asking Jiang Zhi to purchase ten sets of materials for the Spirit-Slaying Array, and then devoted himself to engraving the Spirit-Slaying Array.

The mastery of the Spirit-Severing Array made Lu Yuan feel the pain of defeat once again.

Fortunately, the materials for this set of formations only cost a dozen or so low-grade spirit stones.

With his current financial resources, the margin for error is maximized. After using up all ten sets of materials for the Spirit-Suppressing Array, he finally succeeded in engraving the Four Directions Spirit-Suppressing Array Plate.

Moreover, two of the Spirit-Slaying Arrays are of the highest quality.

……

During the six months that Lu Yuan went into seclusion.

Not only did he break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining, but he also mastered a new array formation.

Although he did not go out, the Snow Soul Ice Silkworm in his sleeve frequently went in and out, as if he were very busy.

And just as he decided to leave the pass.

The Snow Soul Ice Silkworm that had gone out returned, bringing with it two items.

A letter from Gu Qingyao.

Two sword talismans.

Lu Yuan opened the letter and found that it was Gu Qingyao's letter of resignation.

"Brother Lu..."

"Qingyao is not from the Azure Lotus Domain, but came to the Southern Underworld Domain. As for her specific origins, revealing them might bring disaster upon Brother Lu, so I will not mention them..."

"Meeting Brother Lu is truly the greatest blessing of my life. I will never forget the selfless acts Brother Lu performed in the Nine Ridges Mountains..."

"We share the same hardships in life, and we will share the same grave in death..."

Even if Brother Lu's words were sweet talk, Qingyao has already fallen deeply in love. Amidst the snow-covered mountains, she only wishes to walk with him...

"..."

"However, considering Brother Lu's unwavering pursuit of the Dao and his lack of regard for personal feelings, Qingyao is the same..."

"I am leaving this letter for two reasons: first, I cannot contain my emotions and want to express my feelings; second, I am leaving this letter to indicate my location, as I will definitely come looking for you in the future."

"In addition, Qingyao had a brief exchange with that inner sect elder of the Glazed Tile Sect and was unable to eliminate him secretly. She left behind two sword talismans for protection, which, when activated, are comparable to a full-force attack from a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even if she is no match for him, she can still retreat unscathed."

Sincerely yours.

?

I never expected this.

This seemingly aloof fairy is also very straightforward and likes to be direct.

Lu Yuan saw that Xue Po Bing Can was staring at him with eyes the size of sesame seeds and had not left, seemingly because Gu Qingyao was waiting for his reply.

After thinking about it, he decided to add fuel to the fire...

"If love between two people is destined to last, why should they be together every day and night?"

"Someday!"

"See you at the summit..."