Chapter 1195: Array
In the era of cultivators, a Formation Great Grandmaster was an existence capable of destroying heaven and earth.
It's just a pity that such power can now only be seen occasionally in ancient texts.
These days, there are probably not even low-level Formation Masters.
Because this profession demands too much talent and time.
Knowing that Xia Liu could set up arrays, Lu Mu was at a loss for words.
From the first time he met Xia Liu to now, Lu Mu was already somewhat numb.
Numb from being shocked by Xia Liu.
"Haha! Junior brother, don't be too surprised, we can't measure Xia Liu with the eyes of ordinary geniuses. He's not a genius; he's a monster, a demon beast's monster!"
Liu Hong understood Lu Mu's feelings.
Because not long ago, he was even more shocked than Lu Mu.
Luckily, he had three days to adjust, or else upon returning to the Qingyun Sect, he would lose some of his prestige as the Great Elder.
In this era, the emergence of a Formation Master could not remain calm.
Even a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator couldn't be as shocking as a Formation Master.
"Right! I knew this long ago, but I still can't help it..."
Lu Mu couldn't control himself.
His blood was boiling, his heart was racing.
"Haha, Sect Master Lu, no need to be like this. I only understand the basics. To accomplish more, I need to keep learning."
Xia Liu smiled bitterly.
At the time, the old man made him study and learn formations, a task he underestimated.
Now, seeing the expressions of Lu Mu and Liu Hong, Xia Liu realized what he had missed.
If he had studied formations under the old man's guidance.
He might already be a Formation Grandmaster now.
A Formation Grandmaster could be comparable to a Foundation Establishment Stage existence.
The powerful arrays set up by a Formation Grandmaster could easily entrap a Foundation Establishment Stage.
If one wanted to kill Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, a Formation Grandmaster would need some time to set up.
This was already quite terrifying.
Back then Xia Liu didn't think much of it because the progress in learning formations was very slow.
Moreover, he saw no practical improvement effects.
As young and reckless as he was, Xia Liu pursued cultivation and physical strength, focusing on internal cultivation back then.
The result was obvious; he gained a massive boost.
But the aftereffects came along.
Without undergoing any forging or consolidation, influenced by poisonous herbs, it crumbled to zero and left behind hidden ailments.
Xia Liu shook his head, casting aside distracting thoughts.
Originally, after the matters at the Xuantian Sect ended, he was going to return to Osmanthus Village.
However, a conversation with Liu Hong led to him having to return to Qingyun.
Because there was a book about formations in the Qingyun Library Pavilion.
As to whether it was a secret tome on foundation setup, Liu Hong didn't know.
Because he couldn't understand what was written on it.
It was a text using cultivator era script recorded in the formation manual.
Upon understanding it, Xia Liu immediately showed interest.
The old man Yun Fan had taught him the script from the cultivator era.
If it's not too complicated, Xia Liu could understand it.
Regarding this secret tome left from the cultivator era, Xia Liu must have a look.
It might provide great help.
Once Lu Mu knew what Xia Liu needed, he immediately used movement techniques to head towards the Library Pavilion.
He needed to unleash some spiritual energy now, or else his meridians would explode.
Before long, Lu Mu brought back a black scroll to Qingyun Hall.
There was no name on the scroll, tied neatly with strings.
Due to its great age, the scroll was somewhat damaged, but most of the content remained.
"Here, this is the secret tome."
"Thank you!"
Xia Liu accepted the scroll and immediately opened it.
The words and drawings he saw made his blood accelerate.
"This is a formation manual!"
"Really?"
Liu Hong and Lu Mu stared at Xia Liu in puzzlement.
"Yes, Heavenly Dao Gathering Spirit Array, Earth Origin Spirit Formation, Innate Gathering Spirit Array..."
Xia Liu casually mentioned the formations recorded on the scroll.
"They're all spirit gathering arrays?"
Regarding spirit gathering arrays, Lu Mu and Liu Hong were aware.
There was one on Qingyun Peak, but as for its name, attribute, and strength, they did not know.
"Not all are spirit gathering arrays, the later graphics I can't understand yet. I need to research it back home to crack the mystery."
Because of the long period without contact with the civilization of the cultivator era, Xia Liu could not comprehend it all at once.
"Haha! Great!"
Liu Hong laughed crazily, Qingyun could provide Xia Liu with a formation manual, repaying him slightly.
"Sect Master Lu, Elder Liu, today Xia Liu is deeply grateful!"
With both hands cupped in salute, Xia Liu offered his highest respect to Liu Hong and Lu Mu.
Among other formations, the spirit gathering array is what he currently yearns for the most.
As long as the spiritual energy in Osmanthus Village becomes rich, the ladies won't need to go elsewhere to cultivate!
Additionally, the future resources will become immense, and as long as the Osmanthus Sect disciples have talent, they can all become cultivators!
Once the spirit gathering array is set up, and then a mountain protection array, everything will be perfect!
Thinking of these, Xia Liu can't help but smile to his heart's content.
Once completed, Osmanthus Village won't be harmed by anyone in the future.
At least not on earth and heaven, where there are no threats.
"No need to be so polite; as long as Qingyun can do it, we'll help you without hesitation."
This was a shared thought between Liu Hong and Lu Mu.
Xia Liu's talent and abilities impressed them.
Being friends with a monster whose future couldn't be predicted, would surely ensure endless longevity.
After securing the scroll, Xia Liu departed with Liu Hong and Lu Mu to the forest waterfall.
The three drank together until sundown the next day.
Xia Liu couldn't stay any longer.
He needed to go back early to study formations and successfully set it up.
And then research the mountain protection array.
Only then would he be able to relax a bit.
Once stepping out of the forest, Xia Liu's divine sense swept over a person.
In his mind's eye, the figure wore a black form-fitting outfit, a hat on the head.
Without divine sense, nobody could see the face under the hat.
Suddenly, under the hat, the eyes opened, a flash of red flashing deep in those eyes.
In that instant, Xia Liu felt a force that he couldn't measure appearing in those red pupils.
Swiftly withdrawing his divine sense, Xia Liu then quickly left the scene.
Since he bid farewell, he shouldn't have any reluctance.
Otherwise, it would only burden both parties.
Upon Xia Liu's departure from Qingyun, in a certain blessed land and cave, Liu Mingyue stood up, her eyes locked firmly in a certain direction.
"Xia Liu, rest assured, I will catch up with you, let you know, that I can also be worthy of you!"
Muttering softly, Liu Mingyue returned to the cultivation area, the ancient complex seal decrees rapidly changing with each breath.
Soon, the entire cave was enveloped by a peculiar power, no external divine sense or energy could extend inside...