Chapter 668: Treasure Light Pavilion

In Lian Dan Tang, Yan Buji had finished reading the formation secret manual; to be honest, he completely couldn't understand it.

"The formation concepts here are completely different from what I remember," Yan Buji said, feeling puzzled.

Nowadays, the mainstream formation methods in the cultivation world rely on tools such as formation flags and formation plates; when setting up a formation, one needs to use these tools to influence the terrain of an area.

Basically, formations exist either for protection or to aid cultivation; Yan Buji has seen few attack-oriented formations, so in his view most formations aren't very useful for individual cultivators.

"Although formation masters are few in the cultivation world, for major powers they are essential; they make up for insufficient manpower and better achieve the effect of protecting the sect."

However, the formation setup method described in this manual does not use tools but relies on one's own magical power to construct the formation, which requires a cultivator to possess sufficiently strong divine sense!

"Even the spiritual sense strength is probably insufficient; the minimum requirement to start this manual is a Nascent Soul cultivator." Yan Buji looked troubled.

No wonder I couldn't understand what was written; it turns out this involves profound knowledge of divine sense, such as how to solidify one's divine sense power in the outside world to form formation patterns, and then channel magical power to connect them into a grand formation!

"Too difficult."

Yan Buji attempted to construct the most basic spirit-gathering formation pattern, but as soon as a hint appeared it vanished into thin air, leaving him dizzy and with a considerable drain on his divine sense.

"In that case, the Sect Master's divine sense strength must be as deep as the sea." Yan Buji sighed.

Upon realizing that he wouldn't gain any improvement from this book in the short term, Yan Buji decisively gave up the idea of studying it.

Since Huang Ji and the others haven't returned yet, I might as well do some light training for a while.

With the aid of the Six Paths Bodhi, Yan Buji felt his mind growing clearer, and the previously incomprehensible Five Transformations Time Secrets gradually became clear.

Contemplating the scenery of the four seasons, Yan Buji, using the power of the Six Paths Bodhi, finally made a little progress.

Although it's not much, it's still better than having no progress at all.

"Perhaps after fifty years, relying on that single enlightenment, I should be able to achieve it!" Yan Buji laughed.

Another half year passed.

That day, Yan Buji finally waited for the return of Huang Ji and the others; seeing them all dusty and weary, he first arranged a banquet, letting them eat and drink well before having Huang Ji report the situation to him.

Huang Ji took out the information they had gathered and handed it to Yan Buji: "Hall Master, over the past year we have visited thirty-six major markets and hundreds of small markets, gathering all this information here; please review it, Hall Master."

"Mm, thank you for your hard work."

"Not hard at all, it's just what we should do." Huang Ji laughed.

Yan Buji picked up the jade slip to examine; although the information was as numerous as cow hairs, it was nevertheless very clearly organized.

"You've visited so many markets; have you discovered any common point?" Yan Buji asked while looking at the materials.

Huang Ji nodded: "Yes, Hall Master. In recent years, although the circulation of spiritual materials from the Youming Realm is scarce, almost everything gets sold out as soon as it hits the market. Others either buy them at high prices or just wait for stock. I believe the main reason for this situation is that the cultivation world's understanding of the efficacy of Youming Realm spiritual materials is growing."

"Mm, although what you said is correct, that's not what I wanted to say."

Yan Buji opened his eyes, holding the jade slip and staring at the stunned Huang Ji.

"What I mean is that most cultivators in the Zhong Tian Zhi Yu haven't figured out what they actually need."

Huang Ji wondered: "Hall Master, why do you say that?"

I've looked at this information; the news you gathered all points to whether they understand the Youming Realm spiritual materials, but most people only know that it's rare, without knowing whether it's useful to them.

Yan Buji chuckled: "Including the Dragon Void Cavern and the United Merchant Guild, they overlooked one point: the cultivation world is not just those major sects and powers, but also countless independent cultivators!"

"Hall Master, you mean... we can do business with independent cultivators? But the initial resources required would not be a small amount." Huang Ji said somewhat worriedly.

If we are to do business with independent cultivators, then some of the resources produced by the Great Sinful Sect in the future would have to be distributed throughout the Zhong Tian Zhi Yu; not saying every market needs a Great Sinful Sect shop, but at least each region should have a few, right?

But how large is the Zhong Tian Zhi Yu?

The preliminary purchases of shops, resource allocation, personnel selection, and so on—all added together amount to more than just these.

Yan Buji smiled: "I naturally have a solution to this problem, but what do you think is most important for independent cultivators?"

"Um... spiritual stones are important, after all, they risk their lives every day just for cultivation."

"Wrong, life is more important; no one is unafraid of death." Yan Buji stood up and looked at Huang Ji.

Huang Ji fell silent, not daring to speak.

Isn't this obvious?

But having said that, the cultivation world is not lacking in desperadoes; just as everyone used to shout against the Great Sinful Sect, forcing them to become desperadoes as well.

"Then what are your plans, Hall Master?"

"First wait for news from the Youming Realm; by the way, take me to the Heavenly Spirit Realm—I want to meet those people." Yan Buji said calmly.

Huang Ji's heart jolted: "Hall Master, rashly going there might not be good...."

"How could that be called rash?" Yan Buji chuckled: "This time I'm going with the Sect Master's order!"

Really?

Huang Ji froze for a moment; since the Sect Master has spoken, it's naturally fine.

After a while.

Huang Ji and Yan Buji then went together to the Heavenly Spirit Realm.

Arriving at Central Heaven City, Huang Ji looked around and said: "Hall Master, our sect's shop is over there."

"Didn't our sect sell inter-realm vessels?" Yan Buji asked.

"That transaction is conducted directly with the Great Merchant Guild, but you can also find people there." Huang Ji said softly.

Yan Buji nodded: "Alright, lead the way."

Yes.

Huang Ji led Yan Buji over, and soon they arrived in front of a shop called Treasure Light Pavilion.

Upon entering Treasure Light Pavilion, they saw the décor was extremely luxurious, with tables and chairs made of thousand-year-old purple sandalwood visible everywhere, and the ceiling above was adorned with numerous crystal agate decorations.

Moreover, the rare spiritual materials and treasures displayed on the cabinets were dazzling to behold.

"Well, what brings the two guests here...."

"I'm Huang Ji; call your boss out." Huang Ji frowned, looking at the young servant and not wanting to say more.

The young servant smiled slightly: "Sorry, sir, our boss has been out these two days and isn't here; would you like to wait two days and come back?"

Yan Buji furrowed his brow.

Huang Ji whispered, "Hall Master, what should we do?"

"What should we do?"

Yan Buji laughed, "I came here by order of the Sect Master; the people here won't come out to meet us and make us wait, so when we return we will report to the Sect Master."

Having said that, the two prepared to walk out.

"Hold on!"