To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

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It took Gu Fan half a day to carve all the basic array patterns.

He then activated the spiritual fire, enveloping all the remaining spiritual materials, removing the dross and refining them into a liquid, which he then slowly infused into each jade tablet.

These jade tablets, engraved with array patterns, serve a similar function to array flags and array plates, but are even superior.

Not only is the formation more powerful, but its ability to resist the erosion of time is also more outstanding. With sufficient spiritual energy, it can operate for thousands of years.

After all the jade tablets were processed, Gu Fan summoned the Covering Cloud Umbrella and, braving the black mist, buried the jade tablets one by one around Black Stone Mountain.

He placed his palm on a core jade plate, gently tapped it to infuse it with magical power, and activated his divine sense.

In the next instant, twenty-eight beams of light shot into the sky, and a powerful suction force swept out from the center of the array.

The black mist surrounding Black Stone Mountain was instantly sucked back, and a fierce wind suddenly arose all around.

Gu Fan stood firmly in the gale. Seeing that the black mist had been completely absorbed and bound by the formation, he felt reassured and then used his divine sense to guide the formation to change.

The twenty-eight beams of light instantly split into countless threads, weaving a huge spiritual net that tightly covered the mountain, completely obscuring the old formation left behind by Ancestor Yunxiao.

The Myriad Manifestations Eye quietly opened, and Gu Fan carefully examined every key point of the array. Only after seeing that the array was operating without hindrance did he feel completely relieved.

Juezhen and Yun Shuwan, seeing that the seal had worked, were overjoyed and bowed in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist!"

Gu Fan nodded with a smile: "You two don't need to be so polite. The fee I'm asking for is not cheap."

The two were taken aback at first, exchanged a glance, and then burst into laughter in unison.

......

After three days of operation, the great formation completely merged with the old formation of Ancestor Yunxiao, its spiritual light receded, and it disappeared into Black Stone Mountain.

Only then was the formation fully completed.

From the outside, it appears to be nothing more than a bare, solitary peak. However, if one were to try to break the formation by brute force, it would be extremely difficult to move unless a Nascent Soul True Monarch intervened.

Gu Fan even invited Juezhen to personally test him.

Juezhen did not refuse. He gathered a dense golden light in his fist. Although he did not reveal the Dragon Subduing Golden Body, the power of this punch should not be underestimated.

The force of the punch landed on the rocks, and the surface of the mountain immediately glowed with a layer of light. Then, a powerful repulsive force burst forth, sending Juezhen flying dozens of feet away.

Although he looked a little disheveled, he was not surprised but rather pleased.

The more secure the seal was, the more at ease the Qin and Chen states felt.

Just then, Yun Shuwan frowned slightly and asked with a hint of doubt, "Master, do you feel that the spiritual energy here is a little denser than before?"

Juezhen was taken aback. After concentrating and comprehending for a moment, he indeed noticed something amiss and immediately turned to look at Gu Fan.

Gu Fan smiled slightly and explained, "This formation is not only a seal, but it can also slowly refine the filth in the cauldron and restore it to spiritual energy. Although the speed is slow, most of the spiritual energy will supply the formation to operate, and a small amount of spiritual energy will still dissipate outwards."

As soon as the words were spoken, Juezhen and Yun Shuwan's eyes lit up, and they both looked toward Black Stone Mountain.

If what Gu Fan said is true, the turbid air in the cauldron can be completely dissolved, and the precious cauldron that can resist the erosion of the turbid air can be successfully taken out.

The two exchanged a silent glance before looking away.

Then Yun Shuwan looked at Gu Fan and said gently, "Your sect's reward will soon be escorted to Cloud Realm Mountain by cultivators from both countries. My Rebirth Sect will be responsible for providing the water elemental essence you require. As for the matter you entrusted to investigate, why don't you accompany me on a trip to Qin?"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist." Gu Fan thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

He was already quite curious about the Qin state, and with Lin Chen's request, he decided to make the trip to fulfill his wish.

If Lin Chen's comprehension is truly as astonishing as he has shown, perhaps this is his greatest gain from this trip.

......

The valley was completely silent.

Lin Chen sat under the tree, burying his head in the manuscript left by Gu Fan, frowning and deep in thought.

Compared to memorizing Taoist texts, comprehending runes is much more difficult. The combinations of runes are ever-changing, and for mortals who have not yet cultivated Qi into their bodies, it is an extremely profound subject.

Before entering the Zixiao Temple, cultivation techniques cannot be easily passed on. What Gu Fan left behind was only the basics of talismanic arts, containing only explanations of basic runes and simple combination methods. Even if one comprehends it thoroughly and has the support of magical power, one can at most draw one or two first-tier spiritual talismans.

Gu Fan's actions were merely a test of Lin Chen's limits; he did not expect Lin Chen to truly gain any insight.

But Lin Chen was unaware of this.

"Since the immortal master has already agreed to guide me into the path of cultivation, yet left behind a manuscript, he is clearly still testing me."

"If I cannot comprehend it, the Immortal Master will think I am deliberately deceiving him, and I fear I will anger him."

With that thought in mind, he left all the spiritual fruits he had picked to the gourd, and made an agreement with the villagers he knew to wake him up in two hours. Then he fell asleep immediately.

Two hours later, Lin Chen, preoccupied with his worries, woke up on his own without waiting for anyone to do so. The bloodshot in his eyes subsided slightly, and after quickly eating some dry rations, he began to meditate in peace.

When Gu Fan and Yun Shuwan returned to the valley, Hulu let out a low cry and pounced on them.

Juezhen had already gone to Chen to report the news and did not return to the valley with the two of them.

Once Gu Fan returns from Qin, he only needs to visit Jianglong Temple to collect his reward. This transaction has already been contracted by Qi Zongyuan, so there is absolutely no way he can renege on the agreement.

Hearing the noise, Lin Chen snapped out of his daze, looked up and saw Gu Fan, and quickly stood up and bowed: "Greetings, Immortal Master."

Gu Fan took the gourd and rubbed its cheeks. He then asked, "How's your comprehension going?"

"I am incompetent and can only comprehend 30% of it." Lin Chen lowered his head, his voice tinged with trepidation.

"Thirty percent?" Gu Fan raised an eyebrow, his tone becoming slightly more serious.

Lin Chen thought he was angry, so he quickly added, "If we include the parts that are not completely clear, it can barely reach 50%."

Gu Fan remained silent for a moment after hearing this, his gaze lingering on Lin Chen for a long time.

"In that case, I will not examine it further. Please explain the contents of the manuscript to me one by one."

After saying that, Gu Fan sat down under the tree and listened as Lin Chen, holding the manuscript, explained it word by word.

Yun Shuwan stood aside and listened quietly, her face gradually showing surprise.

Only now did she understand why Gu Fan treated a mere mortal differently.

Before even inducing Qi into the body, and without any renowned teacher to guide her, she was able to comprehend the runes based solely on a manuscript. Her level of comprehension was truly exceptional, surpassing even her own abilities, which she found difficult to achieve.

At that moment, she even regretted agreeing so readily.

Half an hour later, Lin Chen finished his explanation, nervously put down the manuscript, and looked at Gu Fan.

"Not bad, barely acceptable." Gu Fan nodded leisurely, then suddenly changed the subject, saying, "We'll be going to Duyou City later, so please take care of anything that needs to be explained as soon as possible."

Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he almost jumped for joy. He quickly cupped his hands in greeting, turned around, and left.

Yun Shuwan looked at Gu Fan in surprise, pointing to the manuscript and sighing, "Such comprehension is only barely acceptable in your eyes, fellow Daoist. Your talent is truly astonishing."

Gu Fan smiled noncommittally.

He understood the implication in the other person's words and said bluntly, "Although he has good comprehension, it's a pity that he only has a low-grade spiritual root. Most of the sects in the three kingdoms of the Western Continent will not accept him."

Yun Shuwan immediately understood.

If one were not born into a family of cultivators in the Chu Kingdom, the sects of the Chen and Qin Kingdoms would never accept disciples with low-grade spiritual roots.

Given the limited foundations of the cultivation methods of both countries, even if they were to accept it, they would have little hope of ever achieving foundational cultivation in this lifetime.

......

An hour later, Lin Chen finished getting ready.

Upon hearing that the foul air had dissipated and that Gu Fan had promised to eliminate all future troubles and turn the area around Luoxian Peak into fertile fields, the people in the valley were overjoyed and prepared to return home.

Yun Shuwan then promised to order Du Youcheng to allocate funds and provisions to help everyone get through the winter.

It is now early autumn; once winter is over, new life will come next year.

Gu Fan and Lin Chen, accompanied by Yun Shuwan, went together to the main altar of the Wangsheng Sect—Duyou City.