"Master Gong, with your mastery in formation, it should be easy for you to set up the [Seven Colorful Falling Immortal Formation], right?"
"No need to say, Master Gong is one of the top formation masters within our Cong Yunhai."
"Exactly, haven't you seen how every year Master Gong personally maintains the formations?"
The group of young cultivators chattered, creating a lively atmosphere.
Master Gong, on the side, wore a pleased expression, stroking his beard and smiling.
"Formation master." Li Fan, witnessing this, felt a stir in his heart, almost forgetting someone's dying request.
Regaining composure, he asked from a distance, "Senior, are you Master Gong?"
The long-bearded cultivator was slightly surprised, turned around, and looked at Li Fan.
There was a hint of surprise in his eyes, swiftly concealed.
Smiling, he replied, "I am Gong Boyu. May I know the name of the junior?"
Excitedly, Li Fan exclaimed, "I'm Li Fan. Master Gong, it's really hard to find you. I've been wanting to meet you for so long!"
Gong Boyu looked a bit awkward but patiently asked, "May I know the reason for your visit?"
Li Fan sighed, his face full of emotion. "It's a request from a friend!"
"Friend of mine, He Zhenghao, before his passing, left a scroll called 'Detailed Explanation of Hundred Meridian Formation'..."
Interrupted by Gong Boyu's intense emotion, Li Fan was taken aback.
"What? You're a friend of Daoist He? He left a formation work with you?" Gong Boyu seemed somewhat incredulous and pleasantly surprised.
He swiftly moved beside Li Fan.
Li Fan felt a sudden grip on his shoulder and, in the next moment, the scenery changed.
Upon regaining awareness, they stood in front of a tilted rectangular structure.
This building seemed entirely crafted from a metallic substance, gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
"Follow me." Gong Boyu said to Li Fan, entering the building.
Li Fan followed, entering an apparently spacious area within the outwardly tall building.
Although the building looked large outside, the inside was a cramped space.
Just as Li Fan found it strange, he felt a sudden shake under his feet. The space seemed to be divided into numerous independent cubes, moving rapidly along a certain trajectory. Inside, cultivators could be vaguely seen busy.
After a while, as if hitting something, the cube Li Fan was in stopped.
Seamless connection was instantly established, and the surroundings changed abruptly.
The space expanded several times, with tables and chairs arranged inside, appearing as a reception area.
Inviting Li Fan to sit, Gong Boyu asked with a smile, "Would the junior allow me to examine the 'Detailed Explanation of Hundred Meridian Formation'?"
Li Fan had no reason to refuse.
He had already deleted the message from He Zhenghao's jade slip, making several copies for backup. Now, he took one out from his storage ring and handed it over.
With some amazement and occasional confusion, Gong Boyu carefully read the jade slip.
After a while, he delicately stored the jade slip and said to Li Fan, "Ah, although Daoist He's cultivation was a bit low, his talent in formations is truly admirable. It's a pity..."
"Fate envies talent!"
Then, with sincerity, he said to Li Fan, "Rest assured, I will do my best to complete it. I won't let Daoist He's work be buried."
Handing a communication charm to Li Fan, Gong Boyu continued, "After completion, I will notify you immediately. At that time, I will also give you a copy."
After contemplating for a moment, he added, "The 'Detailed Explanation of Hundred Meridian Formation' is of great help to our Formation Hall. Some of its novel insights, even I find beneficial. For delivering this to me, I will transfer twenty thousand contribution points to you later."
Li Fan didn't expect an additional gain and quickly expressed his gratitude.
Watching Gong Boyu engrossed in He Zhenghao's work again, Li Fan was about to leave but realized an awkward situation.
He didn't know how to leave.
He had no choice but to disturb Gong Boyu again.
"Do you know nothing about formations?" Gong Boyu was surprised.
Then he took out another jade slip, saying, "This is the basic course for our Formation Hall. You can study it in your spare time. When Daoist He's work is completed, you won't be completely ignorant."
"Remember, do not spread it outside."
"You may go now."
With a wave of his hand, Li Fan felt a vibration under his feet. The spatial surroundings changed, forming a cube quickly moving towards the direction he came from.
Soon, it sent him back to the entrance of the Formation Hall.
Exiting the distinctive building, Li Fan looked up again.
"Still ten more years. I hope you can complete it in time."
Returning to the Wan Xuan Mirror, Li Fan took out the jade slip gifted by Gong Boyu, revealing a pleased expression.
Compared to various formation introductory books on the market, the teaching content in this jade slip progressed from basics to advanced, clear and detailed.
In the previous life on Tai'an Island, Li Fan had once arranged a purification seawater formation.
Even for such a rudimentary formation, it took him about half a month.
The realm of formations was truly vast and complex.
But with this jade slip, things would be much easier.
In the ancient cultivation world, this could be considered half a true transmission.
After all, the content in this jade slip couldn't be bought with contribution points.
"Good, good, good! Daoist He, you're still shining even after death!"
Excited, Li Fan exclaimed three times.
He then focused his mind, eager to learn.
Immersed in the mysteries of formations, he lost track of time.
After an unknown period, he was awakened by a faint spiritual sense.
Checking the time, it had been 18 years since the anchoring.
"Studying formations takes more time than cultivation." Li Fan marveled at the consumption of time.
In his perception, it seemed only a few days had passed.
"Why did I suddenly wake up?"
Li Fan frowned, recalling past events.
...
"Three years ago, my sister was noticed by an passing immortal and taken away. At first, she sent letters through others to assure us of her safety. But later, we heard nothing from her."
So, that was it!
Li Fan suddenly understood.
(End of this chapter)
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