Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

The front of this large tree, which should have been bathed in direct sunlight, had an unusually refreshing feel.

Li Duotian also reached out and touched the tree trunk, finding that it was cooler on this side.

Moreover, this feeling is very obvious.

Upon learning of his discovery, Li Duotian quickly told Li Xiu about it.

Hearing Li Duotian say this, Li Xiu also stepped out of the shade of the tree, only to find that it was truly a new world.

"Could it be that I've been sunbathing under the shade of a tree the whole time?"

"That's such a contradiction."

Li Xiu was also feeling a little dizzy.

Although he was a time traveler, he had witnessed many bizarre things.

However, Li Xiu still firmly believed in the simple physical phenomenon of direct sunlight.

Li Xiu, refusing to believe in superstitions, started circling the big tree again.

However, Li Xiu's real feelings told him that this was indeed the case.

The side where the sun shines directly is actually shaded by trees.

The side that appears to be in shadow is actually where the sun shines the most.

"That's interesting," Li Xiu remarked.

“Well done, Li Duotian. This time, you’ve found the blind spot.”

Chapter 1355 The Mystery Under the Tree

"But what should we do now?" Although he had discovered something strange, Li Xiu didn't have a good way to solve this mystery.

"Why don't we just cut this tree down?" Li Duotian suggested.

"Sometimes, simple and direct methods can be surprisingly effective." Li Duotian has always believed in this principle.

However, Li Xiu stopped Li Duotian from making his move.

He sensed that if he made a move, he would miss a tremendous opportunity!

The indescribable feeling made Li Xiu hesitate.

"It seems we can't leave until we solve this mystery!"

Li Xiu also became serious.

After all, it's rare to encounter something that requires a lot of mental effort.

This is much more fun than beating up those worthless bastards.

Looking at the current position of the sun, Li Xiu marked the position where it should normally be projected and the position where he would feel the most intense sensation.

Li Xiu, who had various memories in his mind, didn't know if this method would work, but he chose to try out one of the formations first.

Because it was the ancient and primordial era, Li Xiu also found the earliest formation from his memories, which was the ancestor of all formations, the Bagua Formation!

Li Xiu had a bold guess in his mind.

Perhaps, the great tree before us contains a hidden array of the Heavenly Dao!

While the sun was still scorching, Li Xiu endured the burning sensation and began to explore.

If it truly is the original Bagua Formation, then there might be more than eight key points within the formation.

Whether it was just his perception or not, after marking out the two array points, Li Xiu even felt that it wasn't so hot anymore.

"Li Duotian, do you feel less hot now?" Li Xiu asked.

"No, it still feels the same." Li Duotian was quite honest.

However, Li Xiu was not in a hurry. He had a feeling that his approach was definitely the right one.

However, this first hurdle is just the simplest one. The most crucial thing is figuring out how to break through the key points of the formation.

"We've already used up the sun's influence, so what's next?"

"We can't wait until the sun gradually sets before looking for other key points in the formation."

Li Xiu was also somewhat embarrassed.

The current situation has made it difficult for him to continue.

If the tree in front of him was a treasure trove, Li Xiu would believe it.

After all, if Li Xiu could become proficient in the art of formations, that would be a tremendous gain.

"If all else fails, how about we cut it off?" But Li Xiu rejected this idea as soon as it came to mind.

Since I initially discovered the anomaly by comparing the differences between shadow and sunlight.

"Logically speaking, the power of the Bagua Formation should be different in eight places."

"Besides shadows, there must be other ways to find the differences."

So Li Xiu started pacing in the sun again.

At this moment, Li Xiu was very calm. He knew that to master the art of array formation, he needed to have a thorough understanding of many principles.

Putting aside the sense of space, even on the ground, Li Xiu felt that there should be at least two more mechanisms hidden here.

"The interplay of Yin and Yang should only be the first hurdle."

"Li Duotian, you stand where I am now."

After thinking it over and realizing there was no other way, Li Xiu decided that the two of them should study it together.

Chapter 1356 Discovering a Different World

When Li Duotian arrived at the Yin side of the formation, Li Xiu also stood at the Yang side of the formation.

When the two of them first stood there, they didn't notice any difference between them.

The sun still shines, but you can still bask in the shade.

However, after a while, Li Xiu also noticed something was wrong!

The shadow of that tree trunk actually started moving!

The shadow that was originally cast by direct sunlight is now slowly moving!

The shadow was now gradually moving to the very center of the tree.

Moreover, by sheer coincidence, the shadow actually formed a formation resembling the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) array!

However, this formation appears to be more complex and varied than the Bagua formation!

Li Xiu was also amazed by the incredible craftsmanship of the work.

I never imagined that the branches of this big tree would form such a mysterious formation under the shadow of the sunlight.

Li Xiu also quietly walked into the formation and began to deduce it using his memory of the Bagua formation.

Even without those battle flags, it wouldn't be a problem for Li Xiu.

Because this Bagua formation represents the most primal feeling, it also evokes the simplest sensations.

If you feel hotter or colder, it means you've fallen into a formation.

The branches on the tree are the simplest way to trigger these mechanisms.

Following his memory, Li Xiu flew up to the tree and began fiddling with the branches below.

Having a reference point makes it easier to work with this kind of thing in a targeted way.

The tree branches that Li Xiu had chosen had a very significant impact on the entire formation.

"It's working! Let's continue."

Li Xiu was now like a lively monkey, moving around on the tree branches.

However, Li Xiu didn't notice that although the shadow below was constantly moving, its color was also getting darker!

At this moment, Li Xiu was also captivated by the charm of the formation.

However, Li Duotian, who was below, felt the formation most clearly.

After Li Xiu fiddled with the branches about ten times, the formation under the big tree became very clear.

At this moment, Li Duotian called out to Li Xiu, "Master, the formation seems to have changed."

It was already three or four o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun, which was directly overhead at noon, had begun to set in the west.

At this moment, the formation began to distort due to the sun's influence.

Li Xiu looked down from the tree and naturally noticed the differences that Li Duotian had mentioned.

Because the formation contained within the shadows had begun to move on its own, even without Li Xiu moving the branches!

Seeing this, Li Xiu swallowed hard and said, "Brother, have we opened some Pandora's box?"

Before Li Duotian could answer, his figure vanished completely as the shadow fell upon him!

Li Xiu was also shocked and hurriedly jumped down from the tree into the shadow where Li Duotian had disappeared.

The ground, which should have been predictable, was now completely useless. If anyone outside could see it, they would have seen that Li Xiu, like Li Duotian, had fallen directly into the ground where the big tree was rooted!