Chapter 981: Cultivating Formations

Hearing this, Li Xi Ming sat up slightly, looking at the young man who was only at the fetal breath realm, and smiled: "Oh?"

Li Suining raised his brows and bowed: "Reporting to the True Person, formation flags are the foundation of forming a formation, but they are not the key to learning formations. If the formation patterns carved are accurate and reasonable, and infused with magic power, they also have a rounded atmosphere... which can verify what has been learned."

Although Li Xi Ming was not skilled in formations, his cultivation was profound, so he could naturally understand his words easily. Formation flags were not only the key points of a great formation but also the most critical hubs. Even if the minimum of six formation flags were dropped, one could use magic power to test where the problems in the formation patterns were, thereby completing the carving of the magic formation. But even without formation flags, if the great formation was carved perfectly from the start, receiving the call of magic power, it would naturally have a different atmosphere. This was similar to the early days when the Li family was poor, and Li Xuan used water to dilute spirit ink to practice drawing talismans. However, the way of formations was not like the way of talismans. Formation eyes, formation patterns, formation bases, and formation platforms had to correspond to the orthodoxy's generation and restraint, and had to conform to the earth's spirit energy. At a profound level, it even involved the secrets of the rise and fall of ancient times, and the order of carving had great implications, requiring ten days or half a month for one time!

Therefore, among the various arts, the way of talismans was the cheapest, used by lower-class rogue cultivators; the way of alchemy was the most expensive, favored by rising families; weapon refining valued orthodoxy, often passed down by lords; the way of formations required cultivation, often only cultivated by Immortal Sects...

If there were no formation flags, with hundreds or thousands of errors crowded together, even if one knew there were errors, one would not know where they were... If one were not a genius, how could one have such ability?

Li Xi Ming only nodded with interest, his face showing joy, looking at Li Jiangzong, who had let out a sigh of relief, and replied: "Go and bring the 【Long Light Star-Hiding Flags】."

Li Jiangzong hurriedly agreed and went down himself. Li Xi Ming smiled and asked: "The 'Comprehensive Explanation of the Way of Formations', whose orthodoxy is it?"

Li Minggong stepped forward and said gently: "Reporting to the True Person, the family's formations are arranged by Guest Qing Huang from Jiangbei. A few years ago, he received an order and took many remnant scrolls of the family's formations, organizing them into the 'Comprehensive Explanation of the Way of Formations', totaling nine volumes. Jiangwu and others all took the first three volumes back."

Li Xi Ming nodded and asked: "Is the family's formation managed by him now?"

Li Minggong shook his head hurriedly and said respectfully: "Five years ago... Guest Qing Huang failed to break through to Foundation Establishment... and passed away. The current formation inheritance is managed by Manager Tian Ling and the 【Treasure Formation Pavilion】 Pavilion Master He Junxiu... The two are still okay at the way of formations, but not as good as Guest Qing Huang..."

Li Xi Ming shook his head secretly, knowing that the family's formation inheritance had indeed fallen into decline.

Li Suining listened to the familiar names one by one. Old Man Tian Ling and Pavilion Master He were familiar to him in his previous life. After Li Xi Ming brought back the inheritance of the True Person Yuanbian, Li Suining and Pu Xinya took over the 【Treasure Formation Pavilion】, and many miscellaneous matters were still done by these two old men. Later, when Ting Prefecture was conquered and enfeoffed, he could still hear news of this Pavilion Master He in the Southern Border. The He family was divided into Tingxi Prefecture, and this Pavilion Master He also became a family head.

He had no resentment for this, but rather a calm heart. After all, the general trend was surging, and few people could stay out of it. The He family was originally the local emperor of the West Bank, and their power was reduced under the Li family's rule, but they were law-abiding, and they did their duties. It was not like Tian Ling, who committed suicide before the pavilion. Seeing that things could not be done, it was normal to surrender.

In a flash, Li Jiangzong had already entered from outside the hall, holding a jade box in his hand, the color like emerald. The lid of the box was open, revealing the formation flags inside with a purple base and dotted star patterns, totaling twelve, emitting radiance.

【Long Light Star-Hiding Flags】!

Li Xi Ming smiled: "The 【Long Light Star-Hiding Flags】 were a congratulatory gift sent by Quan Yudan, a disciple of the Zifu Minghuang... Zhi Ge'er back then. Although they are only twelve Qi Refining formation flags, they have unique characteristics and are not inferior to ordinary Foundation Establishment magic treasures. It was originally his intention, but it was kept in the clan and never put to use."

Li Suining was pleasantly surprised in his heart, hurriedly bowing, and said respectfully: "I will definitely not fail the True Person's entrustment!" His heart was excited: 'It really was valued!'

One must know that Li Suining in his previous life did not receive the treatment of the True Person personally bestowing formation flags. The two brothers only received a word of encouragement and obtained magic treasures and resources from the clan... Although equally generous, it was far inferior to the 【Long Light Star-Hiding Flags】! Although the 【Long Light Star-Hiding Flags】 were eventually Li Suining's... it had to wait until Li Suining was in the middle stage of Qi Refining and emerged, and Yang Zhuo had already been on the throne for five years!

'It's just a pity... I have to wait until True Person Zhaojing returns from the East Sea, and the clan has the 【Xuan Die Yan Calculation Scripture】, before I can openly use the 【Gathering Xuan】 and 【Hanging Treasure】 auxiliary formations to cultivate...'

He calculated in his heart, while Li Xi Ming had resolved the concerns that had been pressing on his heart for a long time, and was rarely happy, looking at him with a smile. Seeing the familiar sharpness between his brows, he found him more and more pleasing to the eye, and even asked: "Do you have any thoughts? Do you have any expectations for cultivation?"

This was asking about the future divine ability orthodoxy!

Not only was Li Jingzong slightly surprised, Li Minggong was both shocked and happy, and even Li Suining himself was stunned!

One must know that Immortal Foundation divine abilities concerned the future path, and many people in the family were stagnant because of this. Whether it was Li Minggong, the later Li Zhouda, or even the 【Hall Yang Tiger】 Ding Weijian, who did not rise to fame in the Great Song and made Li Xi Ming regret it later, they all had this trouble—the orthodoxy did not continue.

Now that he was asked, it was an excellent opportunity! The family's several famous orthodoxies, the Mingyang Heavenly Gate and the Path of Stepping on Danger, were orthodoxies that were certain to have a Zifu path in the future. Li Suining even knew the family's orthodoxy quite well because of his previous life's memories. Excluding 'Li Fire' and 'Whole Alchemy', there was even the 'Lesser Yin' Zifu path.

But he did not speak, bowing quite respectfully, and replied: "The junior has no preferred orthodoxy, but since I have cultivated the way of formations, I only have the intention of creating a formation inheritance for the family, hoping to cultivate some orthodoxy techniques that are helpful to the way of formations... As for the rest... I have no other requests!"

This was his sincere words. 'Mingyang' was definitely not suitable for him to cultivate again, and even if he wanted to, Li Xi Ming probably would not give it to him now. As for Li Fire and Whole Alchemy, they were not what he sought. What he truly favored in his heart was a 'Siting' technique, called the 【Star-Disturbing Great Granary Divine Scroll】.

In his previous life, he entered the Dense Forest Mountain, chose techniques in the mountain's Dao Palace, and entered the secret hall in the continent, choosing and choosing, and had been struggling for a long time between 'Listening to the Awakening Stars' of the 【Awakening Star Supervising World Art】 and 'Dou Heng Xuan' of the 【Golden Chapter Upper Tablet Art】... In the end, he chose the 【Golden Chapter Upper Tablet Art】...

Later, the family obtained the 【Star-Disturbing Great Granary Divine Scroll】, which was of the same energy as the 【Golden Chapter Upper Tablet Art】, and from then on, the path rose. It was a pity that he was already in Foundation Establishment at that time, and his Immortal Foundation was a notch behind in the end.

Now he remembered this scroll in his heart, but only dared not use it, which was also a headache.

But no matter what happened in the future, the current answer was quite good. Li Xi Ming above heard this, raised his brows slightly, nodded with satisfaction, and smiled: "Good!"

He seemed to be preparing to say something else, but his expression changed slightly, and he put down the tea in his hand somewhat hurriedly, raised his brows and looked, replying: "It is rare that the family has a formation genius, I have written down your name!"

After this sentence was answered, there was no more. Li Xi Ming raised his head, not even having time to give any more instructions, and dissipated into light, disappearing without a trace, making Li Suining's heart tighten...

With the lessons of his previous life, even when he was at his most glorious, Li Suining always had a sense of danger of walking on thin ice in his heart, only secretly uneasy: 'There must be an urgent matter... I just hope that nothing major happens!'

Once the True Person left, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly relaxed. Only then did Li Jiangzong begin to count the roster, call the names for incense, hold the peach and take over the duties, and other complicated matters. Li Minggong on the side smiled and withdrew his gaze, looking at Li Zhouxun on the other side. Seeing this middle-aged man who had been silent all along nod: "He is a smart child."

Although Zifu inheritance was not something one could get just by saying so, and Li Suining seemed to have missed the opportunity, there would always be opportunities to get it in the future. But getting a 【Good】 word from Li Xi Ming was enough to ensure him a place on the continent in the future—one must know that even Li Zhouda, who was currently in the limelight... had never had this word 'good'!

The two watched the younger generation below with patience, examining them one by one, and were quite satisfied, soon leaving one after another. But the ceremony in the hall had only just begun. Until two hours passed and the bell rang three times, Li Jiangzong let out a sigh of relief, arranged the things in the clan, and let the children retreat.

The group of children were mostly confused and uneasy, and the younger ones stood until their legs were soft. Li Suining only led his younger brother down, whispering: "This is just the beginning. Our residence is in the West Seven Pillars Hundred Union Pavilion. Three days later there will be another clan affair, and the elders and the old lord will all come, so prepare well..."

In fact, the one three days later was the key point. Li Xuan had always asked every child. Now it was Li Xi Ming who appeared, making this ritual, which was originally intended for advance arrangement, appear unique.

Li Suining sent his younger brother back to the pavilion all the way, closed the door, but had no intention of resting, and immediately went down from the pavilion.

'The clan's elixir is bestowed, I will soon have the qualification to impact Qi Refining. At that time, I will have to come to the continent again, which will waste a few more days. It is better to take advantage of these three days... to go to the great hall to choose!'

He pondered his words before and after, thinking carefully: 'Fortunately... the True Person has not yet achieved 'World Brightness', so I can still have some small thoughts in front of him, but... the power is still not low...'

While pondering, he could not help but see Li Xi Ming's hurried appearance again, secretly uneasy: 'Impossible... impossible... it shouldn't be so early...'

Zhijing Mountain.

"If he wants to use the 【Southern Li Eating Method】, he must at least be in the middle stage of Zifu. Reading it now is a waste. He is smart, so he won't waste time after one look... How is Quewan?"

Li Xi Ming said sternly: "In the 【Zhentao Prefecture】, Senior Changdie is guarding. News came a few days ago that she has refined her cultivation and is cultivating the first secret technique 【Object Change】. The 【Hou Shu Golden Book】 is extremely difficult, so it is normal for the speed to be a notch slower."

"They are all striving." The golden-eyed young man nodded, and saw Li Xi Ming take out the remaining two spirit tools from his sleeve, lining them up on the table, revealing the purple-gold thunder mace, and seeing purple-white electric light flickering. He said: "These days, I have refined the spirit tools, and this 【Demon-Suppressing Belly-Cutting Mace】 is the most powerful!"

Li Zhouwei's eyes lit up, and while taking it, he listened to Li Xi Ming say: "This mace drives thunder, suppresses demons and evils, and has the effect of distinguishing ghosts and evils. It can be considered a first-class offensive weapon... It is just a pity that the 【Demon-Suppressing Belly-Cutting Mace】 likes the divine envoy of 'Thunder', and what we cultivate is not Xuan Thunder... Otherwise, holding the weapon in hand, the power would inevitably increase greatly!"

Li Zhouwei turned it over to look, feeling heavy in his hand, and replied: "This is natural... 'Xuan Thunder' supervises the world, conforming to the means of the Thunder Palace." ===== CHAPTER 982 =====