Cultivating Immortality: Beginning with Blessings from the Immortals

Zhou Mo pointed to the array plate and array flags, and slowly said:

"Formations are ever-changing, but they all share the same fundamental principle. The core foundation lies in..."

Chen Yi learned from Zhou Mo that array flags and array plates were needed to cast the array. The array plate was the core of the array, and a complete set of array patterns had to be engraved on it.

A complete array is composed of array patterns, and cultivators need to consume their divine sense and spiritual energy to inscribe the array.

However, not just any cultivator can inscribe array patterns; it requires powerful divine sense and talent.

Zhou Mo advised everyone that if they found they had no talent for formations, they should give up immediately to avoid wasting their time.

As dusk approached, Master Zhou announced the end of get out of class and distributed a jade slip to each student, which contained basic knowledge of formations.

Chen Yi also knew that he needed to attend classes for ten days each month, and spend the rest of the time practicing on his own.

After school ended, many monks got up and walked outside.

Chen Yi then saw Deng Liangyu and Yang Liren, with Zhao Junri following behind them like a lackey.

After greeting Deng Liangyu, Chen Yi left first.

After saying goodbye to Yang Liren, Deng Liangyu was the first to leave the school.

At this moment, only Yang Liren and Zhao Junri were present.

"Zhao Junri, who is this Chen Yi? Are you familiar with him?" Yang Liren asked.

A cold look appeared on Zhao Junri's face as he said in a deep voice:

"Young Master Yang, this man is most likely a sycophant."

"He's just a mixed spiritual root with three attributes and very low talent. A few days ago, he couldn't even afford the management fee."

Yang Liren looked thoughtful and said:

"According to you, Chen Yi has no merits whatsoever, so how did Liangyu become acquainted with him?"

Zhao Junri's eyes darted around, and he immediately whispered:

"This person has a fair complexion and is quick-witted, knowing how to please others."

"I'm afraid Young Master Deng will be bewitched by him, Young Master Yang, you must remind Young Master Deng to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Yang Liren's eyes flashed with a strange light. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Alright, I will naturally tell Brother Deng. You should also keep an eye on this person."

"If you keep bothering Brother Deng, I'll find someone to teach him a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Junri's face flashed with a look of wild joy, and he naturally agreed immediately.

Chen Yi did not return to the courtyard immediately. Instead, he went to the market to buy yellow paper and a spirit brush. He planned to try to draw array patterns on the yellow paper.

A moment later, Chen Yi returned to the courtyard.

For the next few days, Chen Yi spent his time in his room sketching array patterns with his magic brush.

Perhaps because he was a second-generation human, his spiritual sense was much stronger than that of other cultivators of the same level, which made it easier for him to draw array patterns.

Holding the magic brush, Chen Yi slowly and forcefully drew array patterns on the yellow paper.

Beside him, there was a pile of used yellow paper, covered with array patterns.

A moment later, a complete array pattern appeared on the yellow paper, emitting a faint white light, within which flowed a weak and pure spiritual energy.

"Phew, it's finally done!" Chen Yi breathed a long sigh of relief.

After days of diligent practice, he was finally able to perfectly draw a pattern on the yellow paper.

Unbeknownst to Chen Yi, his talent in array formations far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators. Simply taking this step was enough to block out many cultivators.

He put down his pen and stretched out a big yawn.

These days he's been so engrossed in his work that he's neglected to eat or sleep, staying in his room the whole time.

After washing up, Chen Yi immediately went to the backyard to check on the spirit field and spirit insects.

The Jade Dew Fragrant Rice, blessed by two divine insects and Shennong, continues to thrive.

He stepped into the insect enclosure and discovered several pale yellow butterflies fluttering around it. Chen Yi's face lit up with joy, and he immediately hurried forward.

"This is the Golden Cloud Illusion Butterfly?!"

Ahead, a pale yellow butterfly, over a foot long, was visible, its wings covered in pale golden scales.

Chen Yi immediately used his insect control technique, and several golden cloud butterflies flew to his right hand.

He controlled the Golden Cloud Butterfly to flap its wings, and a few specks of pale golden scales fell onto his palm.

He could use his insect control technique to ensure that the scales wouldn't harm him, but he wanted to personally experience the hallucinogenic effects of the scales.

Chen Yi took a deep breath and threw the scale powder at his face. The pale gold scale powder quietly merged into his body.

The next moment, Chen Yi felt a strange sensation welling up in his heart.

Warm and gentle.

The scene before him suddenly distorted and changed, making him feel as if he were in a sea of ​​flowers, which made him feel relaxed.

Chen Yi immediately realized that this was the effect of the scale powder.

He activated the Blazing Sun Furnace Technique with all his might, and spiritual energy instantly flowed throughout his body. The scene before him gradually returned to normal, and the sea of ​​flowers vanished without a trace.

However, Chen Yi still felt a little weak in his hands and feet, but as long as he relaxed, the sea of ​​flowers would reappear before his eyes.

It took Chen Yi a few minutes to recover.

"Indeed impressive, no wonder it can even affect Foundation Establishment cultivators!" Chen Yi was secretly shocked, but a hint of joy also flashed in his eyes.

The scales of the Golden Cloud Illusion Butterfly have a surprising and miraculous effect. Cultivators who encounter it for the first time are extremely vulnerable to its effects, which may allow Chen Yi to turn the tide of battle.

Chen Yi felt a surge of excitement and immediately began collecting the scales of the Golden Cloud Illusion Butterfly.

"If the Golden Cloud Illusion Butterfly can give birth to an Insect King, I wonder what it will produce," Chen Yi thought to himself with anticipation.

After carefully tending to the spirit insects and the spirit field, he returned to his room to rest.

He had been drawing array patterns for days, leaving him with little spiritual energy and utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally. He had expended too much spiritual energy, and his head was already throbbing slightly.

After consuming the Spirit Essence Golden Pearl, Chen Yi began a period of seclusion and meditation.

It took him three days to recover to his peak condition.

Chen Yi consulted the information in the jade slip, wanting to find a simple formation to practice with first.

"Yes, the Spirit Gathering Array is a first-tier array, which only requires drawing three array patterns."

First-tier formations are Qi Refining stage formations, and most of them are auxiliary formations, such as Spirit Gathering Formation, Fire Repelling Formation, and Water Control Formation, which are the most basic formations.

Looking at the array patterns of the Spirit Gathering Array, Chen Yi immediately took out his spirit brush and began to sketch them.

The Spirit Gathering Array is a first-tier array. The array plates required are made from materials commonly used in the cultivation world, and a set of array flags only requires a dozen or so spirit stones.

Chen Yi purchased a lot of yellow paper and two sets of array plates and flags, intending to create a spirit-gathering array in one fell swoop.

……

At that moment, two figures appeared outside Chen Yi's courtyard.

"This is Chen Yi's residence? It looks rather shabby," the burly man said in a deep voice.

This man was eight feet tall, with bulging muscles, and exuded a chilling aura.

Zhao Junri stood beside the burly man, a hint of fear showing in his expression and eyes.

Faced with the man's questioning, he said in a deep voice:

"Brother Zhang, this is Chen Yi's home. After his parents died, he lived alone."

"I borrowed spirit stones from your brother before because I couldn't afford the management fees, but I haven't paid them back."

"They had a conflict before, and I originally intended to advise him as a relative, but who knew..."

The burly man raised his right hand to stop Zhao Junri from speaking, then turned his head and said coldly:

"I have a question: Chen Yi is only at the fourth level of the Qi Refining stage, so how could he kill my brother and the other two?"