Within an incomparably complex light array outlined by countless rays, the excessive accumulation of Spiritual Energy had condensed into tangible clouds of energy, making the great array resemble an immortal realm.
A black-robed young man sat quietly within it. Above his head, a hundred-foot black vortex spun rapidly, gulping down the surrounding energy clouds and drawing them into his body.
This was Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy's only Level 8 Spirit Gathering Formation. Xiao Yan had cultivated here for a full seven days, thoroughly stabilizing his cultivation at the Seventh Grade Peak Sovereign.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The rapid flow of Spiritual Energy within the Spirit Gathering Formation produced sounds like rushing water. Xiao Yan continued greedily extracting the dense Spiritual Energy, seeking to break into a higher realm.
Suddenly, Xiao Yan opened his eyes and looked toward a certain spot.
Tap, tap, tap!
A tall figure in azure robes slowly parted the white mist as he approached.
"Dean Tai Cang, why have you come?"
Xiao Yan rose to his feet in confusion.
"Sir Xiao Yan, Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy only has this one Level 8 Spirit Gathering Formation. It supplies the heaven and earth energy for the entire academy, so you should take it easy while cultivating."
Tai Cang walked up to Xiao Yan with a bitter smile.
"But didn't you say that cultivation by anyone below the Earthly Sovereign realm would not affect the Level 8 Spirit Gathering Formation?"
After thinking back for a moment, Xiao Yan became even more puzzled.
Seven days ago, Northern Nether Dragon Kun had just set out for the Four Great Academies. Xiao Yan had originally planned to cultivate using Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, but Dean Tai Cang had enthusiastically insisted that he cultivate within this Level 8 Spirit Gathering Formation.
Before entering, Xiao Yan had repeatedly