novelden Chapter 693 Guidance on Formation
Chapter 693 Guidance on Formation
They originally intended to join in and help fight against the evil forces.
However, judging from what just happened, Zhong Ran and the other person's cultivation level is not even in the same league as theirs.
If they insist on coming along, they will not only be of no help, but may also become a burden to Zhong Ran and her companion.
Separation is the best option.
He awkwardly clasped his hands in a fist and bow, saying, "No, farewell. Senior sister, senior brother, take care."
After Zhong Ran and the other two revealed their strength here, the evil forces will only send out even stronger ones.
With his and Lin Ziyue's abilities, following them would only be a burden.
So the two of them turned around and left in another direction without hesitation.
As they left, they also spread the word about this place.
It's impossible to really let Zhong Ran and the other person fight against all the powerful figures of the demonic and evil paths.
The two of them may not be up to par, but there are still senior brothers and sisters, and seniors who are.
Mu Jinning watched the two figures leave, then turned her head to look at a spot in the void, and said nothing more.
Zhong Ran went over, put away the array plate, and quickly flew away into the distance with the old man in his arms.
"Ah Jin, it's fortunate that we don't know how to tear through the void, otherwise we would have disappeared by now."
Mu Jinning chuckled: "There's no photo of us now."
If she activated the Wind Source Pearl to take them away, even a Nascent Soul Realm expert might not be able to catch up with them.
"What I mean is that we've been advancing too fast in our cultivation levels over the past two years. It's time to settle down and learn some proper techniques."
Mu Jinning agreed: "That's only right."
"There are two more powerful individuals secretly following us. Let's teleport away first and talk about it later."
Zhong Ran narrowed her eyes slightly: "A powerful figure from the Cui family?"
"Maybe."
Zhong Ran didn't ask any more questions. A teleportation talisman appeared in her hand and was activated. The three of them quickly disappeared from the spot.
No sooner had they disappeared than two powerful figures emerged from the void. They looked around but could no longer find any trace of the two individuals.
"They discovered us? They actually teleported away."
"As expected of a genius renowned throughout the continent, he was able to discover this."
"Should we still chase after them?"
"How are we supposed to catch her? I heard that Zhong Ran's talismans can teleport her thousands of miles away. You don't know which direction she's in. What if she teleports again after landing? Where are you going to find her?"
An ordinary cultivator certainly wouldn't have that many teleportation talismans on them.
But who is Zhong Ran? She's the number one talisman genius on the mainland. Who knows how many talismans she actually possesses?
How are they supposed to catch up?
The two could only turn around and go back dejectedly.
Zhong Ran and Mu Jinning appeared in a deep, dark forest, where the trees were tall and the air was damp and rotten.
However, the spiritual energy here is quite good.
"Senior, how do you feel about the spiritual energy here? How about we build you a cave dwelling here so you can recuperate? That should be fine, right?"
The old man sensed the surrounding spiritual energy and environment, and after a while said, "Go further over there. The trees there have a natural function. If you combine them with the terrain to set up a spirit-gathering array and a concealment array, the effect will be even better."
Zhong Ran and Mu Jinning exchanged a glance and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up in admiration.
"As expected of a master of formations, you can see the changes in the terrain at a glance."
"Can you walk this short distance?"
The old man shook his head: "No, that little bit of life force has already been almost completely used up. Now it's just keeping me looking decent."
Otherwise, he would have collapsed to the ground long ago and wouldn't have been able to get up.
Zhong Ran clicked her tongue in amazement: "It's a miracle you're still alive after being eroded by the Taiyin Xuan Tie for so long."
"Actually, someone like you, if you could refine a divine fire, might be able to recover faster, but with your current physique, it's impossible for you to refine a divine fire."
How could he possibly withstand the divine fire now?
The old man didn't speak again, but silently let the wind carry him away.
After reaching a darker place, he suddenly called a halt.
“Young friend, I know you also have an earth spirit. Could you help me open a small cave in the heart of the mountain so that I can cultivate in seclusion there?”
Zhong Ran sensed that the spiritual energy in the surrounding environment was indeed much denser than in the previous area.
With proper arrangements, it would indeed be suitable for him to retreat and recover.
The main reason is that he wants to cultivate inside the mountain, so he doesn't even need a concealment array.
"Alright, rest here for the night. We'll help you set up the formation tomorrow, and you'll have to give us some pointers."
Although she has the Eye of Illusion to assist her, she can set up many formations.
But this is a celestial senior; his understanding and comprehension of the Dao of Formations are something they cannot yet comprehend.
Therefore, if he could offer some guidance, it would be beneficial to them.
The old man gave a faint "hmm," then sat down against the back of a tree and began chatting with them about formations.
The two men's mastery of formations made him want to take them as disciples.
Since they are unwilling to become his disciples, he might as well offer them some guidance out of consideration for our acquaintance.
It must be said that his mastery of formations is truly profound.
His guidance was extremely beneficial to both Mu Jinning and Zhong Ran.
"Senior, didn't you leave behind any secret manuals or anything like that?"
Mu Jinning couldn't help but ask, "With such amazing skills, wouldn't you feel resentful if you didn't pass them down?"
The old man seemed to glance in his direction, then looked up at the sky.
Although it was still gloomy, the sky outside was already beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.
After a long pause, he said, "Since you've asked, then I'll give you this manual as a gift."
The old man reached into his body with his withered, branch-like hands and soon pulled out a thick ancient book.
The ancient book exuded an extraordinary aura, with faint traces of immortal energy floating on it.
It's a good thing at first glance.
There's only one word on it: Formation!
"This is a secret manual compiled from all my life experience, from easy to difficult. I hope it will be useful to you."
He lovingly stroked the manual, hesitated for a long time before handing it to Mu Jinning.
Mu Jinning took the package with both hands, opened it, and after confirming that the contents would be of great use to them, she solemnly thanked the old man.
The old man gently waved his hand: "We are destined to meet. I don't know when I will see the light of day again, so it's good that you pass these skills on."
He sighed softly, but quickly regained his composure and began to teach them how to make more effective use of the natural terrain to set up more advanced formations.
They spent several days setting up their formation here, while outside, everyone was in a frenzy.
News of Zhong Ran and Mu Jinning's strength spread, and the popularity rankings were updated once again.
Zhong Yan, who was originally ranked first on the list of geniuses, has been removed from the list and his whereabouts are unknown.
The first place went to Zhong Ran, and the second place went to A Sheng.
Mu Jinning was also removed from the popularity list because he was already thirty years old and could no longer be on it.