Chongshan Hall Scripture Pavilion.
A few rays of sunlight streamed through the high windows, illuminating the motes of dust and falling upon a small table by the window.
The Scripture Pavilion elder was slowly sipping tea from a coarse ceramic cup in the sunlight. He had just set it down when he spotted Chen Yu walking in.
"Kid, I see your face is glowing and your Essence, Qi, and Spirit are brimming. Looks like your path of cultivation has been going quite smoothly—you're doing pretty well for yourself."
Chen Yu offered a salute, then sat down across from the elder.
"Thanks to your blessings, Elder. I'm barely making ends meet."
"Elder, I came today to seek your advice on something."
"Does this Scripture Pavilion have any records of a formation that... possesses tremendous power yet can be activated and operated using only Spirit Stones?"
The old man's hand, which had been stroking his beard, halted.
"Great power, and powered only by Spirit Stones? You sure know how to dream, kid. Where in this world could there be such a good deal?"
"Then... what if it doesn't require heavenly treasures or earthly materials? Could other things be used in place of the formation base, formation patterns, and formation eye?" Chen Yu pressed.
"Hmm..."
The Scripture Pavilion elder narrowed his eyes, his expression turning thoughtful.
"That isn't impossible. A formation's structure consists of nothing more than its formation base, formation patterns, and formation eye. Heavenly treasures and earthly materials are naturally best, but specially made formation flags, formation artifacts, or even talismans can replace their functions and be used to set up a formation."
"Talismans?"
He knew those all too well.
They were practically his professional field.
Seeing Chen Yu's Heart Move, the old man smiled as he stroked his beard. With