Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Chapter 534 Double-Ended Anchor Points

Li Yuan landed on the welcoming platform outside the north gate of Baijingfang City. The envoy from Tianyue Sect was already waiting there.

The newcomer was a male cultivator in his forties, in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. He had a gentle expression, wore the gray-blue robe of an outer disciple of the Tianyue Sect, and had a Tianyue Sect token hanging at his waist.

"Senior Li, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Zhou Ping. I am here on the orders of True Man Xuanpu to handle the connection between the teleportation array and the White Mirror terminal."

Zhou Ping bowed respectfully, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

Li Yuan nodded: "Did you bring the blueprints?"

"I brought it." Zhou Ping took out a jade scroll from his storage bag and handed it over with both hands. "This is the complete construction blueprint for the teleportation array. The array structure at both ends, the anchor point selection plan, and the materials list are all inside. The Tianyue end will be handled by the sect's array master, and the Baijing end will be overseen by Fellow Daoist Li."

Li Yuan took the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.

The drawings are extremely detailed. The teleportation array adopts a double-ended symmetrical structure, with a set of spatial anchor points at each end as the coordinate reference for teleportation. The anchor point at the Tianyue end is located at a ley line node on the east side of Tianyue Market, while the anchor point at the Baijing end is located in a stable stratum beneath the spiritual material trading area north of Baijing Market.

Li Yuan was familiar with the core structure of the formation.

However, there is a fundamental difference between setting up a new array from scratch and repairing an old array. The framework of an old array still exists, and only the missing parts need to be filled in; a new array, on the other hand, needs to be built step by step from scratch, from surveying the earth's veins, locating anchor points, laying array patterns, to adjusting the spiritual energy circulation.

Especially the calibration of spatial anchor points.

The greater the distance between the two anchor points, the greater the cumulative spatial offset, and the higher the accuracy requirement for calibration.

"Have you inspected the site for the anchor point selection?" Li Yuan asked.

"I've seen it. Bai Jingduan's chosen location is thirty feet underground in the spiritual material trading area, where the rock strata are stable and there are no active ley lines interfering. The exact location has been marked on the map."

"What about the survey records for the ley lines?"

"Here." Zhou Ping took out another document and handed it over. "The direction of the earth's veins and the distribution of spiritual energy concentration are recorded here. However, the accuracy is not quite enough. With Fellow Daoist Li's expertise in array formations, it would be better if you personally inspected it."

Li Yuan glanced at the survey records and stored them in his personal space.

"Let's go take a look first."

Zhou Ping led Li Yuan through the core area of ​​the market to the northernmost end of the spiritual material trading area. An inconspicuous stone staircase led downwards, with two Tianyue Sect disciples guarding the entrance.

After walking down the stone steps for more than thirty feet, the view suddenly opened up before us.

It is a natural domed space, about five zhang high and more than ten zhang wide. The surface of the rock walls has natural spiritual patterns, and the concentration of spiritual energy is much higher than that of the ground. The ground is flat and has been artificially cleared, with a circular area marked in the center with spirit stone powder.

Li Yuan stood at the entrance of the dome space, not in a hurry to go in.

The Array Dao Heavenly Pivot is in operation.

The moment the soles of the feet touched the rock strata, the direction of the earth's veins unfolded in the senses. The purple affix effect of the Array Dao Celestial Pivot, combined with the permanent white affix of Pulse Sensing, made the perception of the earth's vein structure far more accurate than ordinary surveying methods.

The main geological ridge has a stable orientation and no active branches causing disturbance. This is consistent with the preliminary survey records.

However, in the deep rock layers to the southwest of the dome space, there remains a set of extremely faint traces of spiritual energy.

Traces of an old-style spirit-gathering array.

A long time ago, a sect that has since vanished set up a spirit-gathering array here. The array has long since failed and dissipated, leaving only the spiritual energy imprints remaining in the rock strata.

Li Yuan did not stop and walked around the dome space naturally, as if he were conducting a routine field survey.

Turn around and walk back to the pre-set anchor point, squat down, and place your palms on the ground.

Spiritual energy was injected into the rock strata, seeping downwards along the sensory path of the array's celestial pivot. It scanned layer by layer the distribution of the earth vein nodes, the gradient changes in spiritual energy concentration, and the stability of the rock structure.

Zhou Ping stood to the side without saying a word.

The survey lasted for half an hour.

Li Yuan stood up and patted the stone powder off his hands.

"The ley line conditions are suitable, and the anchor point location can be used. However, it needs to be shifted two zhang to the east, where it will be located on a branch of a deep ley line, providing a more stable supply of spiritual energy."

Zhou Ping noted down the location.

Li Yuan glanced at the array-setting materials piled up in the corner of the dome space.

Tianyue Sect has invested heavily this time. They have a full range of third-tier array pattern carving tools, anchor stones, and space-stabilizing spirit stones, in ample quantities. Mingyuan Chamber of Commerce has also provided an additional batch of auxiliary materials of good quality.

Li Yuan squatted down and casually flipped through the pile of stones, when a flash of white light appeared.

[Equipable item detected: Spirit Vein Core (Fragment)]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Core Orientation (White)]

[Effect: Slightly improves the perception of formation deviation correction]

White entries are made permanent.

[Core orientation (white) has become a permanent term]

The fragments vanished silently between his fingers. Hidden information flooded his mind: a scene of a spiritual vein core slightly shifting within a leyline node, then being automatically corrected and returned to its original position by an invisible force, the enhancement being extremely subtle.

Li Yuan stood up, his gaze falling on a wooden box placed alone next to the pile of materials.

Green entries.

Zhou Ping noticed Li Yuan's gaze and stepped forward to explain, "This is an auxiliary magical artifact provided by the sect for calibrating the spatial anchor point of the teleportation array. It was specially ordered by True Person Xuanpu to be brought here."

Li Yuan opened the wooden box.

Inside was a round jade plate about the size of a palm, milky white in color, with extremely fine spiritual patterns engraved on its surface.

[Equipable item detected: Anchor Pattern Calibration Disc (Complete)]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Anchor Pattern Calibration (Green)]

[Effect: Anchor point calibration accuracy improved by 50% during array deployment]

[Preview of Permanentization Conditions: Successfully assist in calibrating one Tier 3 or higher teleportation array (0/1)]

Zhou Ping waited for a moment, and when he saw Li Yuan's gaze turn away from the wooden box, he handed over the second document.

"The people from the sect's Array Hall have arrived at White Mirror Market and are staying in the western wing of the residence area. There are seven array masters in total. True Master Xuanpu's idea is that Fellow Daoist Li will lead the overall plan of the array, with the seven array masters acting as assistants, and the specific division of labor will be arranged by Senior Li."

The following morning, in the western wing of Baijingfang City.

The seven array masters arranged by Tianyue Sect had cultivation levels ranging from mid-Foundation Establishment to late-Foundation Establishment, and were all skilled array setters within the Tianyue Sect.

Li Yuan didn't stand on ceremony and immediately spread out the blueprints.

"The teleportation array has a symmetrical structure at both ends, and we will be responsible for the white mirror end. I will inscribe the core array patterns, and you will share the responsibility for laying the outer spiritual energy loops and processing the materials."

Zhao Heng, the most skilled array master among them, leaned over to take a look at the blueprints, and his expression changed slightly.

"The density of this array pattern is much higher than that of the teleportation arrays I've encountered before."

"Due to the long distance, the accuracy requirements for anchor point calibration are high, and the array pattern density must keep up." Li Yuan pointed to the core area on the drawing.

Zhao Heng nodded, then took out a talisman pouch from his storage bag. "I asked Master Xuanpu to bring these. They are five mid-grade third-tier auxiliary talismans for stabilizing space. They are used to stabilize space during the deployment of the teleportation array, preventing the anchor point from drifting during the deployment phase."

Li Yuan took the talisman pouch and took out a space-fixing talisman.

The talisman paper is of superior quality, and the spiritual patterns are extremely precise. The core structure of the talisman is a set of space-locking spiritual patterns, which, once activated, can temporarily freeze minute fluctuations in the void within a certain range, providing a stable construction environment for setting up the array.

Talismans of rank 3 or higher are quite difficult to make.

Li Yuan carefully put away the Void-Stabilizing Talisman and began analyzing its manufacturing method that night in his secluded meditation room.

The analysis involved disassembling the spirit rune structure, reversing the path of spirit power, and analyzing the material ratios. The doubled learning speed of the Myriad Laws Practice and the enhanced understanding of the underlying principles of array runes by the Array Dao Heavenly Pivot allowed the analysis work to progress quickly. However, the spatial spirit runes involved in the Fixed Void Talisman were at a higher level, and the arrangement of some core spirit runes exceeded the scope of the current array Dao attainments.

It cannot be fully analyzed in a short time.

Let's set it aside for now and leave it as a long-term project.

The formation officially begins.

Li Yuan squatted in the center of the anchor point, with the array pattern carving knife in his hand.

The Array Dao Heavenly Pivot is in operation.

The direction of the earth's veins is perceived as a transparent three-dimensional blueprint, with the location, flow rate, and spiritual energy concentration of each branch clearly discernible. The optimal route for the spiritual energy circulation automatically emerges under the perception of the array's celestial pivot, eliminating the need for repeated calculations and trial and error.

Zhao Heng watched from the side, his expression gradually changing from calm to solemn.

He was the deputy elder of the Array Hall of the Tianyue Sect, but he couldn't become an elder simply because his cultivation level wasn't high enough. He had his own standards for judging array patterns. Li Yuan's speed in carving array patterns wasn't particularly fast, but every stroke he made determined the final outcome. There were no tests, no adjustments, and no rework.

The three-layered nested core array pattern was completed in one go.

This isn't a matter of skill; it's the composure that comes from a certain level of understanding of the underlying principles of formations.

After the core array pattern was completed, the task of laying out the outer spiritual energy circulation channels was handed over to seven array masters.

Li Yuan used his spiritual power to mark the direction of the outer array patterns on the rock strata, with the position and angle of each path precise to the extreme. Array masters only needed to follow the markings to draw the patterns; they did not need to determine the direction themselves.

The formation deployment entered assembly line mode. Li Yuan was in charge of the core and key nodes, while the formation masters were responsible for the outer perimeter and auxiliary structures. The division of labor was clear, and the efficiency was extremely high.

During the intervals between formations, Li Yuan continuously activated his Spatial Search Technique.

The Spatial Searching Technique continuously accumulates experience through high-frequency operation. Each scan of the void is a refinement of the spiritual energy path, and the accuracy of identifying subtle fluctuations in the void is continuously improved during the array setup process.

The spatial perception of the purple-colored stone affix is ​​doubled, the spatial folding micro-principle is assisted, the ethereal lingering charm is enhanced, and the anchor point correction for the core orientation is achieved. All permanent affixes related to space operate simultaneously during the array deployment process.

After several days of deployment, the main structure of the formation at Bai Jingduan was nearing completion.

During the final use of the spatial search technique on the evening of the fifth day, Li Yuan sensed a change.

The coverage area of ​​the detection wave suddenly expanded from more than ten miles to more than twenty miles. The operation of the spiritual energy path transitioned from semi-automatic to almost fully automatic, and the accuracy of identifying extremely weak fluctuations in the void was improved to another level.

Proficient in spatial exploration techniques.