Chapter 64

The merging of cultivation powers among practitioners is not as simple as ordinary people imagine. It is not merely a matter of adding powers together, let alone injecting one's own cultivation power into another person's body. Each person's cultivation path is different, and the powers they cultivate naturally vary. Different powers naturally repel, compete, and even fight and devour each other, making them as incompatible as water and fire.

Dixuan Lan comes from a Daoist sect, while Lianhua Bumei belongs to a Buddhist sect, and their powers and techniques are fundamentally different. Although Li Yi and Le Zhongping are both from the Holy Sect, their personalities are vastly different, and the way they use their powers also varies greatly. All four are high-level cultivators at the realm where nothing can match them, with immensely powerful cultivation. Any slight mistake could have unimaginable consequences.

But does this mean that practitioners cannot merge their powers? Of course not. In the face of such problems, practitioners have their own solutions, which is to use formations. The formations of practitioners are extremely profound and difficult to explain in a few words. However, in terms of their effects, as long as they form a formation together, not only can they share their powers, but each person can also use far more powers than they normally can when forming the formation.

For example, Lu Zheng once saw three disciples of the Mountain and Water Sword Sect use the Three Talents Sword Formation to fight a tiger demon. In terms of power, none of the three could match the tiger demon. Even if they used a relay strategy, they still could not defeat the tiger demon. However, these three formed the Three Talents Sword Formation, and within the formation, their powers were interconnected and shared. Each of them could possess the combined powers of all three, and the strength they could display made even the tiger demon feel the pressure.

In the cultivation world, each sect has various formations. On one hand, they help disciples practice their powers, and on the other hand, they enhance their self-protection abilities. However, forming a formation is not something that can be done casually. It requires familiarity and long-term practice among the participants. If the默契 (rapport) is insufficient, not only will the formation's power be greatly reduced, but there may also be mutual repulsion and collision of powers, causing harm to oneself.

Another situation that can achieve the formation effect without much rapport is when multiple people jointly control a single magical artifact, using the artifact to form the formation, known as the Artifact Formation. Although this situation does not require high rapport among the participants, it does require a deep understanding of the artifact, or the formation master must have achieved great cultivation, allowing them to use the artifact with ease and fully utilize its powers.

All four are contemporary high-level cultivators and would not be stumped by such a small problem. After much consideration, Li Yi said, "We can give it a try, using this Heaven-Round Earth-Square Pavilion as the formation tool."

When Li Yi mentioned using the Heaven-Round Earth-Square Pavilion as the formation tool, Dixuan Lan and Lianhua Bumei showed no surprise, indicating they were already aware. After the four agreed, they each stood at the four sides of the Heaven-Round Earth-Square Pavilion, blocking the four doors.

The four simultaneously used their powers, gathering their cultivation energy at the top of the Heaven-Round Earth-Square Pavilion. The pavilion instantly emitted a dazzling light, and the four were bathed in the light. The formation was complete. Li Yi quietly operated the Heaven-Round Earth-Square Pavilion, gathering the energy in Le Zhongping's body.

Le Zhongping took a step forward and shouted, "I have this eye, and the world is in my palm!" A divine light flashed in his eyes as he looked at Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng was not far in front of him, but Le Zhongping saw nothing. Lu Zheng, who should have been there, was still a blank under his Heavenly Eye power. Mr. Le continued to activate his power, even causing his eyes to feel a sharp pain. The Heavenly Eye power reached its limit, but he still could not see through the blank.

The others, being in the formation, felt the same. Dixuan Lan sighed, "Let's解散 (dissolve) the formation."

The four withdrew their powers. Lianhua Bumei sighed, "Truly a realm where nothing can match!"

This was what Lu Zheng heard before the conversation. However, Lu Zheng naturally did not know that four top cultivators were circling around him. The four also did not know that no high-level cultivator had appeared at the Sun and Moon Hut to break the illusionary formation; it was just that Lu Zheng had accidentally triggered the power stored in the Six Dragons Pendant. Not only did Lu Zheng himself not know about this power, but even Li Yi and Mr. Le, as well as Dixuan Lan and Lianhua Bumei, had not noticed it.

Seeing Lu Zheng unconscious on the ground and the Sun and Moon Hut's illusionary formation broken, Li Yi knew that only someone at the realm where nothing can match could break it. Moreover, Li Yi had used the Heaven and Earth Formation to search without success, further confirming this.

Dixuan Lan and Lianhua Bumei also agreed with this. Based on their understanding of the cultivation world, they had already guessed the identity of the high-level cultivator who had appeared. Therefore, Dixuan Lan had subtly mentioned the Wushan Spirit Land, which had upset Mr. Le.

Seeing this, Li Yi felt frustrated and had no interest in the argument. He went to check on Lu Zheng. As he held Lu Zheng's hand, he suddenly felt that the mysterious barrier that had blocked everyone's powers had disappeared.

Li Yi immediately released his mental power to lock onto Lu Zheng. Indeed, his mental power entered Lu Zheng's body without any obstruction. As he rejoiced, he suddenly noticed that the six yin-toxicity clusters that had been dormant for months in Lu Zheng's body were beginning to show signs of revival. The seal set by Le Zhongping had vanished! Fortunately, the yin-toxicity had been suppressed for a long time and had not yet fully erupted, causing him to exclaim and draw the attention of the other three.

Hearing that the seal set by Le Zhongping had mysteriously disappeared, Li Yi asked, "How is it?"

Le Zhongping let go of Lu Zheng's arm, looked deeply at Lu Zheng, and said, "Lu Zheng is fine. He will wake up soon. Let's talk outside."

He then bowed to Dixuan Lan and Lianhua Bumei, saying, "I apologize for the hasty reception. Please follow me to the Runxia Pavilion for tea."

The Runxia Pavilion is the pavilion north of the Heaven-Round Earth-Square Pavilion. Inside, four chairs were already arranged, with a high-legged small table beside each.

Li Yi and Le Zhongping led the way, and the four entered the pavilion and took their seats. Li Yi waved his sleeve, and a bamboo tea cup appeared on each small table. Then, tender leaves, white with a hint of green, fell into the cups, followed by four streams of cold spring water. As the cold spring water entered the cups, a sizzling sound was heard, and steam rose from the cups.

Li Yi lifted his tea cup and said to everyone, "This tea is called Yan Yezi, also known as Chaos Jin. It grows in the extremely cold northern regions, and its nature is the hottest. Therefore, it is brewed with cold spring water to create a water-fire reaction, making the tea naturally warm. It is best to drink it now. Please enjoy!"

Dixuan Lan and Lianhua Bumei, knowing Li Yi's abilities, knew that the tea from his hands must be extraordinary. They both thanked him and lifted their cups to drink.

As the tea went down, Dixuan Lan put down his cup and praised, "Indeed, it is a fine tea. At first, it has no aroma, and when you drink it, it is a mix of chaos and a hint of fire. But after it goes down, it leaves a refreshing and soothing feeling, truly marvelous!"

Lianhua Bumei said, "The tea is called Chaos Jin. Chaos is hard to understand, but when you break it open, you find a beautiful jade inside, just like this tea, which is chaotic at first but refreshing after it goes down. It is like how people are often obscured by appearances, seeing only chaos and not the beauty within. Sir, do you think I have understood it correctly?"

Li Yi nodded and said, "That is exactly what I meant."

Dixuan Lan sighed, "Given the efforts of the two gentlemen, the person at the Wushan Spirit Land. The old Taoist will not inquire further out of respect for the two gentlemen."

Mr. Le stood up, bowed to the two, and said, "Le Zhongping thanks the two gentlemen."

Dixuan Lan said, "Mr. Le, there is no need for such formality. If that person has truly reached the realm where nothing can match, the old Taoist's words are just to save his own life. However, there is one thing that must be asked." He looked at Lianhua Bumei.

Lianhua Bumei also nodded and said, "This matter concerns a great calamity in the cultivation world. Please forgive our rudeness, gentlemen."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi's face changed, but he calmly lifted his tea cup as if he had not heard. Le Zhongping frowned, and his tone became stiff, "What do you want to ask?"

The atmosphere in the pavilion became tense. Dixuan Lan, however, lifted his tea cup and took a sip, chuckling, "The Six Dragons Pendant has appeared. The old Taoist is naturally concerned about the whereabouts of the Six Senses Pearl." His tone was very calm, as if he were talking about something ordinary.

Dixuan Lan continued, "Mr. Le, when the old Taoist became the current Forgetful Heaven of the Daoist sect, the first thing he received from his master was not the traditional symbols of the Forgetful Heaven, the jade dragon pin and the silver silk duster. Instead, his master personally told him about the incident at the Wushan Spirit Land and a mysterious legacy. Mr. Le is known for his extensive knowledge and the vast collection of Buddhist and Daoist texts in the Sun and Moon Hut. Have you heard of this legacy?"

As he spoke, a determined look flashed in Dixuan Lan's eyes. Without waiting for Mr. Le's response, he slowly said, "If you see the Six Senses Pearl, you must destroy it. If you see the owner of the Six Senses Pearl, you must kill them!"

Dixuan Lan turned to Lianhua Bumei and said, "Venerable Lianhua, the legacy passed down by the generations of the Buddhist sect is the same as that of the Forgetful Heaven, right?"

Lianhua Bumei said solemnly, "The incident at the Wushan Spirit Land was witnessed by both the Mysterious Heaven and the Venerable Tanhua. It has been passed down through the generations of the Forgetful Heaven and the Venerable of the World, never forgotten." Although he appeared calm, his eyes were fixed on Li Yi and Le Zhongping without wavering.

Dixuan Lan nodded and said, "Yes, so the old Taoist and the old monk want to ask a simple question: Where is the Six Senses Pearl?"

Upon hearing this, Le Zhongping reached for his tea cup, held it in his hand but did not drink, muttering, "Life is full of difficulties." He seemed to be lost in thought.

Seeing this, Lianhua Bumei urged, "Mr. Le?"

Le Zhongping hummed, came back to his senses, and was about to speak when Li Yi suddenly said, "The yin-toxicity in Lu Zheng's body is not ordinary yin-toxicity but the Six Senses Yin-toxicity. The Six Senses Pearl has indeed appeared!"

Dixuan Lan's hand trembled, spilling some tea. His voice was trembling with suppressed emotion, "Where is it?"

PS: I'm late today, sorry.

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