I am the snake demon!

"The Shangqing Guizhen Method was created by the successive patriarchs of the Lingbao Sect who devoted their hearts and souls to it. The Shangqing Method connects with the spirit of heaven and earth and divides the array diagrams."

"Its realm has three levels. The first level is the initial understanding, which tempers the spirit and comprehends the array diagram far better than ordinary people. The second level is the mind's eye, which concentrates the mind's eye and observes with the heart. Not only can one see the core of the array at a glance, but when fighting against other array masters, one can also see the flaws in the opponent's array. The third level is the Dharma eye, which transforms the mind's eye into the Dharma eye. One's cultivation reaches a higher level. When looking at the opponent's array, one can not only see the flaws at a glance, but also learn it instantly."

After the apprenticeship ceremony was completed, Xu Yushuang began to formally teach the Dharma.

"So, Second Sister, you and Sister-in-law are both at the initial stage of cultivation?" Bai Xuan asked.

"That's right. The Shangqing Guizhen Method is extremely profound. Currently, there are no more than five people in the entire Lingbao Sect who can condense their Mind Eye, and not a single one who can condense their Dharma Eye. The most taboo thing in cultivation is to be impatient for quick success, especially in Taoist cultivation methods. Today I will teach you the basics. You can slowly experience it. It is normal to enter the initial stage of cognition after one or two months of comprehension." Xu Yushuang replied.

Bai Xuan nodded, unusually refined.

"The Way of Change has no fixed form; Heaven and Earth establish the order. By thoroughly understanding its principles, one can see the light again after reaching the extreme of adversity. By observing the hexagrams, one can discern the key to the formation; by observing the Qi, one can break through the mysterious light..."

Seeing Bai Xuan's focused expression, Xu Yushuang did not hold back and explained the Shangqing Guizhen Method of the Lingbao Sect in detail.

"Have you memorized everything?"

After reading it once, Xu Yushuang asked another question.

The content is not much, only about three hundred words in total, but most people can't remember it after just one listen.

And to delve into it is even more difficult.

"I've memorized it all. The Way of Change has no fixed form, but Heaven and Earth establish the order. By thoroughly understanding its principles, one can see the light again after reaching the extreme of adversity..." Bai Xuan repeated what he had just heard.

As a white snake with a thousand years of cultivation who is about to become an immortal, he has a strong spirit and can remember everything he sees and hears.

"I've memorized them all."

Seeing that Bai Xuan had recited it all, Xu Yushuang and Leng Qinghan looked at each other in bewilderment. Back then, it had taken them both an entire night to learn from the manual.

Bai Xuan could learn it just by listening, even though he didn't know how to read. His memory is just too strong.

Xu Yushuang, in particular, felt that she lacked both the authority of an older sister and the authority of a senior sister in front of Bai Xuan. She coughed lightly and said, "However, remembering is only the foundation; the real key lies in understanding."

Next, Xu Yushuang began her first journey as a teacher.

Having nothing else to do, Leng Qinghan sat down to add to the discussion.

Bai Xuan listened to Xu Yushuang's explanation and verified it with his own thoughts, occasionally asking a question or two.

After a long time, Bai Xuan had memorized the Shangqing Guizhen Method perfectly. With the help of Xu Yushuang and Leng Qinghan, he successfully broke a simple formation.

Bai Xuan happily stood up, bowed to Xu Yushuang and Leng Qinghan, and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Second Sister and Sister-in-law. I'll head back now."

"The Shangqing Guizhen Method is profound and difficult to comprehend. If you have any questions, you can ask Yushuang or me," Leng Qinghan said.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuan smiled, bowed, and then turned to leave.

He was eager to try this method to see if he could dismantle the Nine-Bend Formation.

Xu Yushuang and Leng Qinghan both stood up to see him off. After Bai Xuan's figure disappeared, Leng Qinghan turned to Xu Yushuang and said, "As expected, like father, like son. Xu Yanheng and Xu Zhenlan are both outstanding individuals, and this third brother is no less so. His talent in formations can be considered top-notch in this era."

"What, regretting it now? You've taken a fancy to my third brother? Speaking of which, my third brother is indeed quite something. He's handsome, and his status is even higher. He commands 300,000 troops in the northern border, and is the true ruler of Liang and Bing provinces. Life and death are at his command. If you regret it now, there's still a way to undo it. At worst, it'll just be like what my third brother said: 'being close to the water tower, one gets the moon first.'" A mischievous smile appeared on Xu Yushuang's cold face.

Strangers should not approach in front of others.

But it is different from Leng Qinghan.

"Stop teasing me, get serious." Leng Qingbai rolled her eyes dramatically.

"Alright, let's get serious. My third brother is like a formation fanatic, obsessed with learning formations. He wouldn't even touch a beauty like you who's so beautiful he could just open his mouth and eat you. Just now in the room, he didn't even glance at you, and there wasn't a trace of appreciation in his eyes. All he had was a longing for formations." Xu Yushuang's eyes also held a hint of curiosity.

Xu Yushuang also felt unfamiliar with Bai Xuan, her "third brother" whom she hadn't seen for many years. It was only after spending half a day together today that she felt a bit closer to him.

But to say I understand it is a complete lie.

"What do you mean by 'you can eat me just by opening your mouth'?"

Upon hearing this, Leng Qinghan showed a hint of anger on his face and turned to look at Xu Yushuang.

"You're my sister-in-law now, so you should show respect to your sister-in-law."

Seeing Leng Qinghan's annoyance, Xu Yushuang straightened her chest, trying to use her status to pressure Leng Qinghan.

"With Yu Hua around, you're at most considered a second sister-in-law," Leng Qinghan said.

"You should call my second aunt 'elder sister' too," Xu Yushuang said proudly, raising her chin.

"Yes, my second aunt is the same age as me. I'm a widow now. When are you getting married?" Leng Qinghan asked with a slight upturn of his lips as he looked at Xu Yushuang's arrogant appearance.

Her ordeal is temporarily over.

But Xu Yushuang is the same age as her, and over the years, quite a few men have wanted to marry her.

"You cunning Leng Qinghan, I helped you, and you're making fun of me!" Xu Yushuang said angrily.

"That's because you were the one who laughed at me first," Leng Qinghan said.

"Who cares? Once things are over here, I'll hide away in Jiangnan, just like my master, never marry, and become a Taoist priest. Then we can be buried together with my master on Qingyun Peak. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Xu Yushuang said.

Leng Qinghan smiled faintly, somewhat looking forward to the scene Xu Yushuang described.

After Bai Xuan left Yaoguang Academy, his cultivation did not stop. On the contrary, with each step he took, his understanding of the Shangqing Guizhen Method became stronger.

When he returned to his own Tianquan Courtyard, a phantom eye appeared in his mind.

Then, as Bai Xuan walked from the entrance of Tianquan Academy to his room, the illusory eye turned golden, faintly revealing an aura of sacred majesty.

"Red Sleeves".

Bai Xuan arrived at the door and said.

"Young master."

Hongxiu, who was right behind Bai Xuan, immediately responded.

"From now on, I will focus on my cultivation. Just bring me meals three times a day. You should also focus on your Tai Chi practice and don't bother me unless necessary," Bai Xuan said.

"Yes."

Hongxiu respectfully agreed.

Bai Xuan closed the door, took out a book, and pretended to read, but in reality, he was completely immersed in his own sea of ​​consciousness, trying to comprehend the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram.

In the distance, the sound of the Yellow River could be faintly heard.

A yellow, turbid stream, like a raging dragon, surged forth, its imposing power sweeping across the land, seemingly capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

Between heaven and earth, only a yellowish-turbid expanse remained.

Sever the path to immortality, cut off the three flowers, and close the five qi.

But that's not the key point.

Within Bai Xuan's sea of ​​consciousness, his Dharma Eye focused, his gaze piercing, and he summarized everything according to the Shangqing Guizhen Method.

Although he didn't understand many of the principles behind these formations, it didn't prevent him from using them.

Just like how many mathematical and physical formulas Bai Xuan learned in his previous life were derived, he didn't know, but he could use these formulas to solve problems and find answers. He always believed in the wisdom of his predecessors.

Nowadays, it's just like any other day.

Bai Xuan used the method of returning to purity and truth as a means to continuously break it down.

Under his guidance, the two hundred and seventy array seals of the Nine-Bend Array slowly separated into nine clusters of light.

Upon seeing this, Bai Xuan's eyes gleamed with golden light. Sure enough, the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation was arranged according to the Three Powers and Nine Palaces, with the Three Powers inside and the Nine Palaces outside.

Nine on top, one on the bottom, three on the left, seven on the right, two and four on the shoulders, six and eight on the feet, and five in the center.

Bai Xuan studied the formation and delved into its mysteries.

After an unknown amount of time, the two hundred and seventy array seals gradually dissipated, transforming into nine.

Seeing this, Bai Xuan was overjoyed; the first simplified version of the Nine-Bend Formation was a success.

Nine array seals, let's just call them a basic spirit array.

The difficulty level dropped sharply.

Next, it will be his time to show his prowess.

Advanced spirit arrays are difficult to comprehend; how could I not comprehend a basic spirit array?

Bai Xuan's eyes were bright and piercing, and he was full of vigor.