Black Emperor Ointment Tempers the Body, Tier 3 Overlord Crab

Luo Chen had named the nameless little island Heavenly Pivot Island after the Heavenly Pivot Gull.

That small matter was hardly worth mentioning. What drew Luo Chen's attention instead was the Spirit Vein deep within the island.

Small as it was, its quality was impressive, barely reaching Tier 3.

No wonder the Heavenly Pivot Gull had braved the danger to settle in the Profound Rock Sea Area.

Deep underground, the Profound Flame Sword unleashed Sword Qi, carving away without pause.

After half a day, an underground cavern two zhang high and several zhang across took shape.

Luo Chen looked over the crude, rough-hewn cave dwelling and nodded in satisfaction.

But if he meant to live here long-term, this alone would not do.

Light flowed over his fingertips. Small flags flew from his Storage Ring and shot into every corner of the cave.

Finally, Luo Chen turned his wrist, and a compass appeared in his hand.

After looking around, he walked to the center of the cavern.

"Earth energy flows through here. This will be the hub."

"This is where the Spirit Gathering Formation should go."

With a faint smile, he let the compass slowly sink deep into the ground.

Everything was ready now; all that remained was the east wind.

Luo Chen sent out a dozen or so Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and set them beneath the little flags. His hands formed several seals, and he barked, "Rise!"

In an instant, layers of spiritual light bloomed throughout the cavern, brilliant with every color.

When Luo Chen completed the last seal, the dazzling light slowly vanished under the formation's control. Meanwhile, wisps of white mist quietly rose across Heavenly Pivot Island.

It was early morning, when sea mist and moisture hung in the air, so the white haze drew little attention.

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