Hermit in the Mountains

Ling Xuzi appeared at the entrance of the Hall of Longevity at some unknown time, calling out, "Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Sister, Fourth Senior Brother;"

"Our master is still in seclusion. Why don't we discuss how to plan your new home first?"

"Let's go, we shouldn't disturb Master's seclusion here," Yin Yue said, gesturing for everyone to go outside to talk.

Four streaks of light flew out from the Hall of Longevity and landed above Silver Moon Island on the left.

Ling Xuzi pointed his little finger to the floating island below, "This island is Silver Moon Island;"

"Third Senior Sister, what are your thoughts? Feel free to share them."

Yin Yue turned her head to look in the direction of Diyuan Island. "Fifth Junior Brother, Senior Brother doesn't want Diyuan Island. Can we change it to Spirit Medicine Island?"

"SilverMoon Island is a bit small; it can't accommodate the herb garden on SilverMoon Peak."

Lingxuzi pondered for a moment and then nodded.

With a slight thought, he changed the two characters "地元" (Earth Origin) on the stone tablet to "灵药" (Spiritual Medicine).

Knowing that her fifth junior brother was originally a mountain spirit and that his true form was an innate array diagram, Yin Yue countered, "Fifth junior brother, you are a master of array formations, what advice do you have?"

Ling Xuzi explained his plans and follow-up schemes in detail.

"Plant laurel trees in the center of the island; a palace complex can be built beneath them."

"The palace style and layout can be freely planned by Third Senior Sister."

"A medicinal garden can be built to the left of the palace, where high-quality spiritual plants and herbs can be grown."

"Planting the king of plum trees on the right can form a plum grove, or it can be used as a garden for sightseeing."

"The laurel tree and the plum tree king form a Taiyin and Shaoyin formation, creating a Taiyin Grand Array that envelops Silver Moon Island;"

"The power of the laws contained within the two tree kings gave rise to the Taiyin and Shaoyin stars of the grotto-heaven, which became anchor points to draw in the power of the stars in the outside world;"

"Use the power of the Taiyin star to transform the environment of Silver Moon Island and create an environment suitable for Senior Sister's cultivation."

After hearing this, Yin Yue thought to herself, "Just as I expected."

She said that the master wouldn't just move the temple casually; there must be a bigger plan behind it.

"Fifth Junior Brother, is Second Senior Brother's Purple Sun Island laid out the same way as Silver Moon Island?"

"To form a three-star formation with the Star Tree King on Longevity Island?"

She had heard of the Samsung Grand Array to some extent, but had not studied it in depth;

She was busy with cultivation, nurturing spiritual herbs, and refining elixirs, and had no time or extra energy to comprehend the formations.

Ling Xuzi was more talkative and confident in his field of expertise, saying, "Just as my senior sister said!"

"On the second senior brother's Ziyang Island, a hibiscus tree is planted in the center, and a peach tree king is planted on the left, forming the shape of the sun and lesser yang, creating a grand sun formation."

Su Xinghe asked curiously, "Junior brother, what are your plans for my Star River Island?"

"Uh..." Lingxuzi paused for a moment.

Seeing this, Yin Yue's face blossomed like a lotus flower, and she teased, "Fifth Junior Brother, you haven't thought it through yet, have you?"

"How could that be?" Ling Xuzi waved his hand. "I just don't know what kind of grand formation to set up."

"The Golden Thunder Bamboo King has other plans, so it cannot be planted on Star River Island."

"I haven't had time to comprehend and deduce the Dao of the Sword and the Sword Formation yet."

Su Xinghe rubbed his chin with his right hand, thinking, 'Xiaoyu and Xiaoshan will be cultivating on the path of cultivation in the future. Will the sword formation affect them?'

He had a deep understanding of the environment of the Jinlei Bamboo Forest; it was full of sharp energy, and one could easily get hurt if one wasn't careful.

He looked up at Ling Xuzi, "Junior Brother, can Star River Island be divided into two parts?"

"Three small formations are arranged on the first half of the island: a wind-gathering formation on the left, a spirit-gathering formation in the center, and an ice formation on the right."

"The latter half of the island is set up with the Geng Metal Formation, which is suitable for me, Hu Zi, and Hu Niu to cultivate."

Yin Yue suddenly said, "Fourth Junior Brother, you're still on Silver Moon Peak, and you're already arranging a childhood sweetheart for me in such a hurry."

"Is it because I didn't take good care of your childhood sweetheart that you're still using the Frost Array?"

"No, no." Su Xinghe's ears turned red, and he waved his hands repeatedly.

Ling Xuzi changed the subject, "Fourth Senior Brother, the grand formation on your island isn't set up yet. I can arrange it according to your idea, so it won't have much of an impact."

"Thank you, junior brother." Su Xinghe cupped his hands in thanks.

Deducing and comprehending formations requires a high level of understanding, and his numerous demands at once were somewhat difficult for people.

He should also lend a hand. "Junior brother, please give me a list of the materials needed to set up the Star River Island formation."

"Junior brother, please list out whatever materials you require for setting up the formation."

"I'll go collect the materials."

Da Hong stood aside and didn't say much. He just followed his master's instructions regarding the arrangements for Ziyang Island.

They can simply move the chicken coop he made into their residence.

Since their family hasn't taken human form, they don't need such an exquisite palace.

He didn't need an elaborate palace, but rather a dwelling that could withstand a blasting furnace.

What are white marble palaces and wooden palaces? They can't withstand a few furnace explosions and they'll be destroyed. They're not burned by flames.

He himself made chicken coops that were durable, resistant to frying, and resistant to burning.

Ling Xuzi, Yin Yue, and Su Xinghe chatted enthusiastically, while Da Hong dozed off with her eyes half-closed.

The news of Gu Changsheng establishing his religion spread far and wide, triggering another wave of migration.

The Spirit Network has been fully upgraded, covering the entire globe, and more and more beings are learning about Gu Changsheng's deeds.

The number of Lingwang users and Dao Seed cultivators has surged rapidly.

The cultivators from abroad could only envy them, and some even felt jealous, but unfortunately, they were too far away to help.

Top sects, alliances, and families across the country published congratulatory messages on the Spirit Network.

Meanwhile, some of them prepared congratulatory gifts and dispatched their core teams to Wandao City to deliver them as a sign of respect.

Despite the long and dangerous journey of millions of kilometers, they still sent people to deliver the gifts.

Some information can only be obtained by going to the scene.

They need more confidential information about establishing a religion to prepare for the future.

If not now, when?

Once the next spiritual energy tide arrives and Blue Star expands again, they won't be able to go to Ten Thousand Paths City as they please.

If Earth expands a hundred or a thousand times next time, the dangers of safely reaching Wandao City are unimaginable.

During Gu Changsheng's seclusion, Jin Yuanbao and his family arrived at Shou'an Ancient Town after a long journey.

They didn't have time to rest and contacted Zhang Yuanfu immediately.

They boarded the flying boat sent by Zhang Yuanfu and entered Wandao City overnight.

The next day, Zhang Yuanfu appeared outside the courtyard where Jin Yuanbao's family had settled.

"Creak—"

The wooden door opened, and Jin Yuanbao stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting, and asked, "Are you Lord Zhang? My name is Jin Yuanbao."

Seeing the visitor nod slightly, Jin Yuanbao gestured for him to come in, "Lord Zhang, please come in."