Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Chapter 642 Guarding and Searching

Mingyuan Fairy City, residence.

The practice continues.

The Nascent Soul Returning to Origin Technique progressed steadily under the combined influence of the spiritual energy from the upper realm and multiple enhancements. The quality of the Nascent Soul's spiritual power increased slightly with each cycle, and the halo on the surface of the dark golden Nascent Soul became more solid and intense than when it arrived at the upper realm.

The total amount and quality of Nascent Soul spiritual power are rapidly increasing.

The bottleneck in cultivation at the early stage of Nascent Soul began to loosen.

The spiritual energy accumulated in the dantian is approaching the upper limit of the initial stage. The halo on the surface of the nascent soul occasionally shows very faint fluctuations in brightness and darkness, which is a sign that the spiritual energy is about to break through the current capacity.

However, there is still one final step before truly breaking through to the mid-stage. The incomplete Banna Infant Return to Origin Method has already maximized its effectiveness within the initial stage, and the lack of subsequent pathways means that the breakthrough lacks guidance and support at the level of cultivation techniques.

The complete version of the technique is required.

Put aside the idea of ​​a breakthrough for now and continue to accumulate experience.

A few days later, the token delivered a message.

Mingyuan Sect's rotating duty arrangement.

The seventh node station under the main peak formation will be on duty for five days.

The main peak formation.

Previously, Li Yuan's participation in the outer circle node rotation only involved the outermost auxiliary loop of the fourth-order array, which had a low spiritual power level and a simple array structure.

The subordinate node stations of the main peak array are different. The node stations are directly connected to the core spiritual energy circulation loop of the fourth-order main array, and are the key hubs in the array's spiritual energy distribution system.

Li Yuan carefully put away the token, transformed into a beam of light, left the Immortal City, and flew towards the main peak of the Mingyuan Sect.

The seventh node station is located on a mountainside platform on the west side of the main peak.

The platform is about ten zhang square, with a spirit stone array core about half a person's height embedded in its center. The surface of the array core is engraved with fourth-order spirit patterns, and spiritual power flows continuously within the patterns, with a uniform and stable brightness. Dozens of spiritual power threads extend from the top of the array core, extending in all directions and connecting to the various layers of spiritual power circulation paths of the main peak's grand array.

The underlying logic of the fourth-order spirit runes began to unfold layer by layer in the sea of ​​consciousness.

Completely different from the simple structure of the outer nodes, the spiritual energy circulation logic of the seventh node station involves four nested loops. The spiritual energy flow, frequency, and direction of each loop are different, and the four loops are time-division multiplexed through precise switching nodes.

Its complexity far exceeds that of a third-order formation.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged beside the array's core and began his duty.

The basic duties of the guard are not difficult. Monitor whether the spiritual energy flow of the array core is within the normal range, check whether there are any abnormalities in the conduction status of the spiritual energy threads, and report the node operation data to the main peak regularly.

But Li Yuan's attention went beyond that.

The purple permanent attribute of the Array Dao Heavenly Pivot operates passively throughout the entire process, continuously and deeply analyzing the spiritual energy circulation logic of the fourth-order main array.

This is a living textbook of fourth-order formations.

Day 1.

The basic operational logic of the four-layer nested loop took shape in my mind.

Day two.

The timing pattern of node switching was fully recorded, and the priority logic of spiritual power allocation came to light.

Day three.

Li Yuan discovered two slight deviations in spiritual energy while monitoring the data.

The offset is extremely small. Ordinary array maintenance personnel might not even notice it, or even if they do, they would consider it within the range of normal fluctuations.

However, the analytical precision of the array's core has reached an extremely high level thanks to the continuous accumulation of fourth-order array principles. These two offsets are not random fluctuations, but rather slight deviations in the spiritual energy connection angles between the two auxiliary nodes within the array core.

It won't affect the overall situation, but it will cause a slight decrease in the efficiency of spiritual energy transmission in the area.

Li Yuan got up and walked to the center of the formation.

Using micro-controlling spiritual techniques, a wisp of spiritual energy is probed into the core of the array, and a corrective force is slowly applied along the spiritual energy connection surface of the offset node.

The correction process requires extremely high precision. The spiritual energy circulation of a fourth-order formation is adjusted while it is in operation, and the margin for error is extremely low. Any excessive external force intervention may trigger a chain reaction of fluctuations.

The passive perception of the Void Realm Tongxuan maps the spiritual energy field around the node into the sea of ​​consciousness in real time, and the corrective force of the micro-control spiritual technique, under extremely precise guidance, pushes the connection angle back to the standard position.

The first correction is complete. The spiritual energy deviation has disappeared, and the conduction efficiency has returned to normal.

The second correction also went smoothly.

After completing the two repairs, Li Yuan returned to the stone platform and sat down cross-legged.

A clear leap occurred deep within his consciousness.

The previously accumulated materials on fourth-order array principles have been transformed from passive observation to active application through two rounds of practical refinement. Observation and understanding are one thing, but hands-on practice is the true beginning.

His mastery of array formations has reached the fourth level of entry-level.

The entry level of fourth-order formations signifies the ability to independently analyze and repair the local structure of fourth-order formations. While there's still a long way to go before independently setting up a fourth-order formation, the depth of understanding of formations has already crossed the threshold between third and fourth-order formations.

The fourth day, the fifth day.

The duty continues, and the Array Dao Heavenly Pivot continues to accumulate materials.

On the evening of the fifth day, it was time for the shift handover.

A monk dressed in a gray-blue robe walked up the mountain path to the platform.

Nascent Soul cultivation. The spiritual energy fluctuations are restrained but profound, and the degree of refinement of the spiritual energy within the body is significantly higher than that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

The man appeared to be in his forties, with a thin face.

"Are you the one who came from the lower realm?" The male cultivator stopped at the edge of the platform and glanced at the operating data of the array core.

"Li Yuan".

"Xue Lang." The male cultivator nodded and walked to the array's core to examine it.

He looked up after a moment.

"Have the two offsets in the transition area between the third and fourth layers been corrected?"

"I discovered it while on duty and adjusted it on the spot."

Xue Lang's gaze lingered on Li Yuan for a moment longer.

"Making real-time adjustments during the operation of a fourth-order formation requires a high level of expertise in formations."

His tone was flat, more like stating a fact than praising someone.

Xue Lang did not ask any further questions. He took out a jade slip from his sleeve to check the duty record, and then nodded to indicate that the handover was complete.

Li Yuan got up and left the platform, transforming into a beam of light and flying down the mountain.

Return to the central region of the Myogen Sect.

Contribution Exchange Point.

Li Yuan used his token to check his current contribution balance. Through collecting Spirit Pattern Valley points, maintaining the spatial passage, plus several days of outer ring shifts and five days of main peak node duty, he had accumulated a considerable number of contribution points.

First, check the exercise method.

Li Yuan scanned through the catalog of fourth-order cultivation techniques one by one.

Gathering Yuan and Transforming into Infant Technique, Heavenly Gang Returning to Origin Method, Spiritual Pivot Condensing Infant Skill —

There is no method for returning the infant to its origin.

Li Yuan walked up to the officer on duty at the exchange counter.

Does the "Naying Guiyuan Method" exist?

The deacon flipped through the list of cultivation techniques.

"The Nascent Soul Returning to Origin Method—No such method exists. This technique is not listed in the Mingyuan Sect's contribution exchange catalog."

The steward thought for a moment and added, "However, if you need it, you can go to the cultivation technique shops in Mingyuan Immortal City to inquire. They might have cultivation techniques that your sect doesn't have."

Li Yuan nodded, not using his contribution points to exchange for other cultivation techniques.

He transformed into a beam of light and left Mingyuan Sect, flying towards Mingyuan Immortal City.

In the northwest corner of the Immortal City, there is a martial arts workshop.

Li Yuan walked into the largest shop and went straight to the display case of fourth-order cultivation techniques.

Eighteen jade slips.

Check the labels one by one.

The third one.

The Nascent Soul Returning to Origin Method. A complete fourth-stage Nascent Soul cultivation technique.

Price on the label: 400 high-grade spirit stones.

found it.

Li Yuan glanced at the price and then looked away.

The current spirit stone reserves are far from sufficient. The consumption rate in the Upper Realm far exceeds that in the Lower Realm. A considerable amount has already been spent on purchasing spirit materials and mining equipment, and the remaining spirit stones are not even enough to cover a fraction of the current price.

We need to earn spirit stones.

Li Yuan left the cultivation technique shop and returned to the Mingyuan Sect.

Contribution Exchange Point.

This time, we won't look at the cultivation techniques, but rather at the elixir formulas.

The catalog of third-tier pill formulas was comprehensive, and the prices, calculated in contribution points, were much cheaper than spirit stones. Li Yuan selected two pill formulas from the list that were in high demand in the Upper Realm market.

The first type is Ningyuan Powder, a high-grade third-tier product. Its function is to help Golden Core cultivators stabilize their core foundation and slowly increase the refinement of their spiritual power.

There are a large number of Golden Core cultivators in the Upper Realm, and the market demand for Condensing Essence Powder is continuous and stable.

The second type is the Heavenly Origin Meridian Opening Pill, a mid-grade third-tier pill. Its function is to clear blockages in the meridians and improve the efficiency of spiritual energy flow. It has a wider range of applications, suitable for use from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core stages.

After deducting contribution points from the two pill formulas, the jade slip was obtained.

He probed with his divine sense to fully digest the combination and structure of the two prescriptions.

Tier 3 pills. Those at the peak of Tier 3 alchemy skill have no difficulty mastering these two types of pills.

Return to your residence in the Immortal City.

The alchemical furnace was set up, and the alchemical fire was lit.

The alchemy process begins.

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