The first trial: formations

"The formation has been dispelled!"

"Go inside quickly!"

"Immortal Mansion!"

Shouts and exclamations came from all around.

Immediately afterwards—

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Beyond the three sects, a series of whooshing sounds rang out, and flashes of light appeared. More than ten rogue cultivators rushed towards the Immortal Abode the moment the formation shattered. The three sects did not stop them, allowing them to enter.

"The Three Sects are sending out Rogue Cultivator to explore the way."

Upon seeing this, Granny Hua Rogue Person couldn't help but scoff coldly.

The depths of the Immortal Mansion are unknown, and the three sects dare not enter rashly. The readily available Rogue Cultivator all around are excellent candidates for scouting. For these Rogue Cultivators, if their lifespan limit is imminent and they have no hope of breaking through, they have no other choice but to seize this opportunity Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain.

You can only get in first.

Each of the three sects sent only one person to investigate.

A moment later.

There was no movement in the Immortal Mansion, and the life tablets of the three True Person remained intact.

The three sects immediately took action.

Within the Mystic Origin Sect, the Supreme Elder Qian Lai, along with Weng Shaoqing, Jiang Yan, Zhou Huayu, Nalan Xun, and others, transformed into a beam of light and descended into the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain. They left Shi Wan, Wu Jie True Person, Pei Yuan, and others outside.

Even if the Immortal Mansion were in danger, the Mystic Origin Sect would not have suffered the complete annihilation of its True Person and fallen into an abyss of no return.

The same applies to Heavenly Wander Mountain and the White Bone Demon Sect.

Heavenly Wander Mountain King Coiling Mountain led Kumbhanda and twelve of the eighteen demon kings into the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain. Old Woman Wutou and six demon kings were left outside to hold the line and provide support.

The White Bone Demon Sect True Person Illusory Nether, along with the Mourning Gate Protector -Heavenly King Soul-Seeking and two of the Four Guardians—the Mourning Gate Guardian Yun Che, the Soul-Locking Guardian Yue Jiuxiao —and ten other Demon Sect True Person, entered the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain. The Heavenly King Heart-Locking, the Six Yang Guardian Han Ji, the Divine-Capturing Guardian Feng Boping, and six other Demon Sect True Person remained outside.

Unlike the Mystic Origin Sect.

The Mystic Origin Sect keeps its members outside is primarily for the sake of the sect's survival and to prevent total annihilation and the sect's collapse.

Heavenly Wander Mountain and the White Bone Demon Sect were worried that with no one outside, the Mystic Origin Sect might set traps and ambush them outside the Immortal Mansion. Or perhaps, while all their Core Formation cultivators were inside the Immortal Mansion, the Core Formation True Person Sect would turn around and wreak havoc at their respective sect gates.

The inheritance of a sect is not as good as one's own transcendence.

"Mountain Lord".

As the three sects entered, the four Rogue Person all looked at Lu Qingfeng.

"Walk!"

Lu Qingfeng leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of light, and headed straight for the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain. Granny Hua, Cold Rhinoceros, and the other three followed closely behind.

As one True Person after another entered the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain, the Immortal Mansion suddenly became deserted.

All the rogue cultivators rushed into the immortal mansion.

This includes a black-robed figure lurking in the darkness, and a trio consisting of a boy, a young man, and an old man.

Only three confrontations remain.

"What a magnificent Immortal Mansion!"

As Granny Hua Rogue Person landed with Lu Qingfeng, she looked at the Immortal Mansion before her, which far surpassed any human palace, and couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

The main hall is truly extraordinary.

Amber wine, jade cups, golden goblets, jade platters—the food is like a painting, the wine like a spring, the Guqin plays softly, and the bells chime. The room is decorated with bell-shaped flowers, their sepals pure white, shimmering with a translucent, bone-china-like luster, and the tips of the petals adorned with rings of varying shades of pale purple, seemingly dyed yet naturally formed.

The inner pillars are supported by multiple giant red pillars, each carved with a lifelike Golden Dragon coiling around it, and a divine general holding an iron halberd, so realistic that it seems to be about to step out of the pillar, making it exceptionally magnificent.

"Spatial magic array".

Lu Qingfeng glanced over and saw the traces of the formation, which widened and raised the small palace countless times, making it appear extremely magnificent and spacious.

Look around.

True cultivators from Xuan Yuan Sect, Tianyou Mountain, and the White Bone Demon Sect were at the forefront, with numerous independent cultivators scattered throughout. Lu Qingfeng's gaze fell upon a man in black robes. He saw the man standing quietly, looking around. He then looked at the three: a boy, a young man, and an old man. Among the three, the old man's lips trembled slightly, as if he were transmitting his thoughts.

The boy's expression remained unchanged.

The young man smiled slightly and nodded.

Immediately.

Seemingly sensing Lu Qingfeng's gaze, the four of them turned to look at Lu Qingfeng. The man in black robes had unfathomable eyes, while the young man remained indifferent.

Lu Qingfeng turned his head.

Reaching into his sleeve, a cool-feeling token landed in his hand—the 'Yu Mountain Token Talisman'. A cool sensation emanated from the token, which shimmered faintly. A message entered his mind, and Lu Qingfeng's heart stirred; he couldn't help but look around at the coiled red dragon pillars.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the patterns on the dragon-patterned red pillar were quite similar to those on the Yu Mountain Token Talisman.

Something's not right.

Lu Qingfeng concealed both hands in his sleeves, one hand holding the Yu Mountain Token Talisman, the other arranging the Seven-Bird Feathers.

Bang!

The feathers turned to ashes.

Lu Qingfeng's sleeve fluttered and fell to the ground, a glint of light flashing in his eyes—

"Extremely bad luck!"

Silently concealing the Yu Mountain Token Talisman in his sleeve, Lu Qingfeng's Spirit Eye flashed as he scrutinized the main hall with increasing detail. This hall had no way in front and no way out behind, and it lacked any rules. The group of True Person were completely unsure of their next move.

Lu Qingfeng examined it closely.

A clue was discovered.

"Open!"

With a low shout, he unleashed a burst of True Essence that struck a point in the void.

Boom!

Immediately, a Radiance descended, striking Lu Qingfeng directly above his head. The light flashed and disappeared into the hall.

"This--"

"It's the Yellow-Robed Old Monster! What did the Yellow-Robed Old Monster discover? Why is he gone?"

Everyone was startled, their eyes wide with confusion.

"That's it. Yushan Daoist an expert in formations. This Yellow-Robed Old Monster must have seen through the clues and triggered Yushan Daoist's arrangement, which is why he was able to get ahead of us!"

Some people speculate.

"I never expected that the Yellow-Robed Old Monster, besides being skilled in combat, would also be proficient in formations." Qian Lai said in surprise when he saw Lu Qingfeng disappear.

The high-ranking members of the Mystic Origin Sect all had guesses about the Yellow- Yellow-Robed Old Monster, who was on bad terms with Heavenly Wander Mountain and the White Bone Demon Sect, but was friendly only with the Mystic Origin Sect. However, when they sent people to invite him, they were unable to meet him.

The internal reasons are truly unclear.

"Formation."

Xun Bai frowned slightly and looked at the old man beside him, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder Wu."

Elder Wu nodded slightly, staring into the air, his eyes flashing with the light of ultimate deduction.

About three incense sticks later.

Elder Wu's lips trembled slightly, Xun Bai's face lit up with joy, but Jing Zhan spoke first, "Elder Wu truly deserves to be called a master of formations. In just three incense sticks' time, he has found three ways out."

"Not as good as the previous one."

Elder Wu shook his head in a low voice. Before anyone could react, the man in the Yellow-Robed Monster not only discovered the key to the hall immediately, but also found the trajectory of the formation in an instant and left calmly.

His mastery of formations likely surpasses his by a considerable margin.

Xun Bai laughed and said, "Elder Wu's mastery of formations is renowned throughout the entire Azurewood Valley, which is truly extraordinary. That Yellow-Robed Old Monster was just lucky; how could he compare to Elder Wu?"

"Being less skilled than others is simply being less skilled than others."

Elder Wu said calmly, "There's no time to lose, let's act quickly."

"Good."

Xun Bai and Jing Zhan immediately fell silent. The three of them simultaneously unleashed a burst of Law Power that landed in the void, and instantly three beams of Radiance descended from the sky.

Whoosh!

The three disappeared.

"Someone else has gone in!"

"What are the backgrounds of these three people?"

"This is terrible. Yushan Daoist is an expert in formations, and this level tests one's mastery of formations. We only have a rudimentary understanding of formations, and we probably won't even be able to pass the first hurdle!"

Those scattered Rogue Cultivator who were not skilled in formations immediately panicked.

It's such a rare fortuitous opportunity, and to be stopped at the very first hurdle is truly disheartening.

"Formation."

The man in black robes stood in the corner, his eyes fixed on the task at hand. Seeing that Lu Qingfeng, Xun Bai, and the other three had successively grasped the essence and passed the first test, he calmed his mind.

Half an incense stick later, Xun Bai and the other two had left.

"Found it!"

"Open!"

The man in black robes struck from mid-air, causing the hall to rumble and Radiance to descend.

"Another one has cracked it!"

"No!"

"We can't just sit here and wait to die!"

A single thought arises.

Several streaks of light immediately rushed towards the man in black robes. This man was ignorant of formations and coveted the inheritance of the Yushan Daoist, intending to forcibly seize it.

"Roll!"

The man in black robes glanced around and roared. Two black beads in his hands shot out, exploding in mid-air upon impact—

"Not good!"

"It's Yin Thunder!"

The True Person wanted to seize the Radiance passage changed his expression drastically upon seeing the Yin Thunder, and dared not resist it. He immediately stopped and tried to retreat.

Boom!

Boom!

The Yin Lightning exploded in mid-air, and the rogue cultivator who managed to dodge in time was only thrown back several times. However, those who were closer were unable to recover in time and were engulfed by the Yin Lightning, their faces turning black. Their true essence was corrupted, and their strength was reduced by at least 20-30%.

"What a vicious, insidious Yin Thunder!"

"How could such a figure have ever appeared in the Three Realms before?!"

Everyone looked at the black-robed figure who had disappeared into the spiritual light, feeling extremely frustrated. The Three Realms were only so large, and whether they were rogue cultivators or cultivators from the Three Sects, they all had names and identities.

Unfortunately, in recent years, a number of powerful Rogue Person, led by the Yellow-Robed Old Monster, have emerged, stirring up trouble in the Three Realms.

With the emergence of the Immortal Mansion of Yu Mountain, these powerful figures have arrived once again.

The various methods used are unknown, making them truly difficult to guard against.

However, this defeat provided the people in the hall with a new perspective—

"I don't understand formations!"

"You could easily seize someone else's Radiance channel!"

In a short time.

The assembled True Person in the hall looked around, and the cultivators who had been itching to try summoning Radiance suddenly hesitated.

There are three sects.

I am not afraid.

However, among the Mystic Origin Sect, only Leng Qianjue, the Hall Master of Hall of Spiritual Insight, was most skilled in formations, but he was no match for Elder Wu or the man in black robes.

Until a quarter of an hour after the man in black disappeared.

As soon as Leng Qianjue raised his hand to strike, Radiance descended from the sky.

Weng Shaoqing stepped inside and disappeared.

The Radiance vanished.

In a dizzying spin, Lu Qingfeng landed in a desolate, silent space with a vast, gray sky. Before him stood rows of obelisks, resembling a vast graveyard, giving off an eerie feeling.

As Lu Qingfeng entered.

Above the Obelisk Formation, bursts of Golden Light shone, transforming into a serene-faced, white-haired old man.

"The Yushan Daoist".

Lu Qingfeng looked at the old man, a thought flashing through his mind.

The old man looked down from mid-air and said with a smile, "Do not panic. I am Yushan Zi. I have long since died and my soul has been reincarnated. This is just a wisp of my divine thought left behind to guide the way for future cultivators."

"Primordial Spirit cultivator is born from divine thoughts."

Lu Qingfeng looked at the white-haired old man and couldn't help but be surprised.

If the Core Formation Realm is the beginning of the path to immortality, then reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm is when one truly enters the ranks of the strong. Only with the development of the Primordial Spirit do various Technique Method and Divine Ability shine and reveal their wondrous nature. The application of the Primordial Spirit is even more diverse and wondrous.

The Primordial Spirit roams the void.

Travel to the North Sea in the morning and Cangwu in the evening.

That's the kind of state of being I'm talking about.

The gap between the Core Formation stage and the Core Formation is as vast as an insurmountable chasm.