Elven cultivators

The sudden strange phenomenon quickly attracted the attention of the elves.

The first to exclaim in surprise were the young elves who were sparring in the training field.

"Look at the sky!"

An elven girl stopped what she was doing, looked up at the sky, and her emerald green eyes reflected the pale blue light, filled with amazement.

The people around them all looked up, their movements perfectly synchronized.

"What is that?"

"So beautiful..."

"Huh, what are these lights?"

The young elves were astonished to find countless points of light emerging from the surrounding soil, trees, and flowers, floating up and rushing toward the Tree of Eternity.

The tiny specks of light, as small as dust, were so densely packed that they resembled a swarm of fireflies on a summer night, floating slowly in the air, trailing faint blue tails, like countless fine threads weaving the entire forest into a giant net of light.

In an instant, the entire forest was enveloped in a dreamlike halo of light.

The young elves were completely stunned by what they saw.

Some even subconsciously reached out to touch the drifting specks of light. The moment their fingertips touched them, they felt a warm, cool sensation seep into their skin, instantly bringing them a sense of comfort.

The same scene unfolded in every corner of the forest.

The physician, who was preparing medicine in the forest clinic, put down the crystal bottle in his hand, walked to the window, and looked at the strange scenery outside. He even forgot to put down the pestle in his hand.

The elf, who was preparing dinner in the kitchen, stepped out with a bunch of herbs in her hand. Looking at the floating specks of light, she momentarily forgot what she was supposed to be doing.

More and more elves stopped what they were doing, looking at the changes around them, their faces filled with astonishment and confusion.

Those points of light drifted past the treetops, through the corridors, and around the eaves, as if they were alive, flying towards the Tree of Eternity.

Everyone could sense that a profound and indescribable change was quietly taking place in the forest where they had lived for generations.

……

Yongheng Hall.

The three elders stood at the entrance of the hall, looking up at the strange phenomenon in the sky, their faces showing shock in unison.

The three of them almost immediately thought of what Anton had been busy with lately.

"This is... the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array?"

The Third Elder murmured to himself, his voice carrying an almost dreamlike daze.

Although I had already heard about the full picture of the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array from Anton, and knew about the various changes that the array would bring after it was completed.

But hearing about it is one thing, experiencing it firsthand is another.

At this moment, as far as the eye could see, all the trees and flowers were emitting a faint bluish halo, as if the entire forest was glowing.

The concentration of elemental energy in the air is also rising rapidly at an incredible rate.

With each breath, an even richer energy surges into the lungs, seeps into the blood, and flows to every part of the body.

It felt to him as if the entire forest had transformed into a gigantic spirit-gathering chamber at that moment.

That alone is enough to be awe-inspiring.

The First Elder and the Second Elder naturally sensed this as well.

Even the Grand Elder, who had awakened the Law of Thorns, had a clearer understanding of it than the other two.

He could sense that the aura of the Tree of Eternity was changing.

This giant tree, which has lived for countless years, is absorbing the energy of heaven and earth at an unprecedented rate.

Its roots are slowly but steadily spreading deeper and further underground.

Recalling what Anton had once said, the Grand Elder suddenly understood.

"I see. This is what Anton meant when he said the magic array would cause the forest area to expand continuously."

The elder's tone betrayed his astonishment.

Upon hearing this, the Second Elder and the Third Elder's expressions changed, and they quickly focused their attention to sense the changes underground. Sure enough, they also faintly sensed the changes underground.

The two of them couldn't help but show their amazement.

Having lived for so many years, this was the first time they had ever seen such a magical array.

"I wonder how Anton designed such a magic array," the Third Elder sighed.

If he had any lingering, instinctive doubts about the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array before, all those doubts vanished at this moment.

They also began to look forward to the other functions of the magic array that Anton had mentioned.

"With this formation, the clan's future development will surely be smoother."

The elder's face lit up with a joyful smile.

The other two nodded in agreement.

……

Treehouse, by the window.

Ellie's eyes reflected the blue specks of light floating outside the window, her gaze filled with astonishment.

More than five years have passed since I began studying the Azure Emperor's Mysterious Heaven Record.

Because of the foundation laid by her previous training, Eleanor made rapid progress.

Not long after she mastered the technique, she converted all her magic power into spiritual energy, refined sixty-four breaths of spiritual energy, and broke through to the peak of Qi Refining in one fell swoop.

After that, it made rapid progress at a rate of several breaths of spiritual energy per year.

Eleanor knew very well that her progress was due not only to her own talent and hard work, but also to the ample supply of various resources.

Nourishing Essence Pill, Spirit Gathering Array, Blood Food Body Refinement...

The three elders placed high hopes on her, believing that she was the first spellcaster to switch to the new system after Anton, which was of great significance, and they spared no expense in providing her with resources.

Of course, more importantly, it was the source of all this, the person who opened a completely new door for her, allowing her to see a world far broader and deeper than magic.

A touch of tenderness appeared in Eleanor's eyes as she thought of Anton.

Because she embarked on the path of cultivation, she was able to appreciate the mysteries of the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array more than other elves.

Those blue specks of light emerging from the soil, trees, and flowers were nothing more than a beautiful sight to the other elves.

They marveled at the beauty before them and were captivated by the soaring concentration of elemental energy, yet they could not fathom the deeper meaning behind this breathtaking scene.

But in Eleanor's eyes, the movement of these points of light corresponded to the workings of the laws of heaven and earth.

The blue light is the outward manifestation of the spirituality of wood.

The flowing trajectory is a manifestation of the generating and restraining relationships of the Five Elements.

The cyclical pattern is a manifestation of the mutual support between Yin and Yang.

Those abstract concepts that she had read countless times in classic texts had now transformed into tangible scenes before her eyes.

The formation is in operation, and the laws are manifesting.

The Great Evolution Azure Profound Array was like a magnifying glass, clearly presenting the mysterious and ineffable laws before her.

The Azure Emperor's Mysterious Heaven Record circulated on its own within the body, and the spiritual energy in the Qi Sea swirled like a dragon, creating a strong resonance with the energy of the formation.

She could feel that her understanding of the technique was deepening at an unprecedented rate.

Those key points that had once puzzled her now seemed to offer a glimmer of understanding.

This is not just the accelerated cultivation brought about by the increase in energy concentration, but also the laws of heaven and earth presented by the operation of the formation, which are subtly nourishing her Dao heart and enhancing her comprehension.

"So this is what Anton meant when he said 'Formation is the Way'."

Eleanor finally understood what Anton had said to her back then.

Formations are not only tools for defending against external enemies, but also ladders for comprehending the universe.

Through the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array, she was able to glimpse a corner of the laws of heaven and earth.

Although it was only the tip of the iceberg, it had already benefited her immensely.

"No wonder Anton attaches so much importance to this formation."

Eleanor sighed inwardly, feeling even more admiration and respect for Anton, who had almost single-handedly set up the formation.

……

Beneath the Tree of Eternity.

Anton held the golden seal and stood there for a long time.

His divine sense was connected to the entire formation, allowing him to clearly perceive every detail of the formation.

Controlling the formation with the golden seal is not just about gaining a defensive system, but also about gaining a completely new dimension of perception.

Through the array, he could "see" the condition of the entire forest, more comprehensively and deeply than with divine sense.

Under the cover of the formation, everything is within perception.

This sense of control is truly addictive.

After a long while, Anton came to his senses and nodded in satisfaction.

The operation of the Great Evolution Azure Profound Array was very smooth.

The array patterns, array flags, array plates, and array eyes—all components are performing their respective functions, with energy flowing smoothly and the five elements in a balanced and stable manner.

The Azure Wood Transformation Array, the Azure Lock Dragon-Trapping Array, and the Azure Emperor Demon-Subduing Array are nested in three layers, interlocked, and operate smoothly.

The mountain-protecting formation has been successfully set up!

While overjoyed, Anton also silently reflected on the gains and losses of this formation.

The biggest takeaway from this deployment was a deeper understanding of the concept of "leveraging external forces".

Initially, he considered modifying the landscape of Silvermoon Forest by digging lakes to divert water and building earthen mountains to meet the terrain requirements of certain classic formations.

However, doing so would not only be a massive undertaking, but would also damage the original ecosystem of the forest, making it a losing proposition.

Ultimately, he chose the Great Evolution Azure Profound Formation because he valued its concept of "borrowing momentum" rather than "creating momentum".

Instead of forcibly altering the landscape, the method awakens the forest's inherent wood-based spirituality, making each tree a part of the formation.

To guide and utilize the power that already exists in the world.

Not only did it save a lot of effort in modifying the terrain, but it also made the formation and the forest fit together perfectly, as if they were one.

However, the phrase "leveraging external forces" sounds simple, but it actually contains a profound understanding of the laws of nature.

Without understanding the dynamics of heaven and earth, one cannot leverage their power.

Forcibly leveraging external forces will disrupt the original balance of heaven and earth, resulting in more harm than good.

Only by truly understanding the laws governing the operation of heaven and earth can one act in accordance with the trend and leverage external forces.

This experience of setting up the formation gave Anton a deeper understanding of the phrase "Tao follows nature".

"The formation is complete. At least on the Eldron Plains, the Silvermoon Clan has no opponents to fear."

Anton snapped out of his thoughts and looked up at the sky.

The pale blue light curtain had gradually faded away, blending into the background of the sky.

The blue lights in the forest gradually faded away, disappearing back into the soil, trees, and flowers.

Everything has returned to calm.

But Anton knew that the changes were only just beginning.

The Great Evolution Azure Mystic Array operates day after day, year after year, subtly changing the Silver Moon Forest.

The land will become more fertile, the trees will grow more lush, and the elemental energy will become more concentrated.

The forest will slowly expand, and the number of oak guardians will gradually increase.

Millennia later, the Silvermoon Forest becoming a blessed land may no longer be a pipe dream.