The Black Bear Spirit sensed the changes within his body, and a hint of delight crossed his face. He was clearly pleased with the wondrous effects of the Five-Colored Rhinoceros Dragon Orb. All those years of longing for it had not been in vain.
He exhaled a breath of stale air and opened his eyes, meeting Shen Luo's gaze.
"I never expected the Five-Colored Rhinoceros Dragon Orb to purify demonic power. Senior Guardian, your cultivation has already reached the true immortal mid-stage peak. Now that you have this orb, your advancement to the late true immortal stage must be just around the corner." Shen Luo smiled in congratulations.
A gleam flickered in the Black Bear Spirit's eyes at these words.
Shen Luo had meant only to flatter him and express admiration for the orb's effects, but the Black Bear Spirit heard another meaning in his words.
"Hehe, it was all thanks to you, young friend Shen. Otherwise, this old bear would never have obtained such a treasure. How is your study of that Two-Extremes Dust Talisman coming along? As it happens, I'm quite interested in formations myself. During my years guarding the Purple Bamboo Grove, I carefully studied its Two-Extremes Dust Formation. With reference to the manuals on setting it up, I also created a simplified version. Though simplified, it can unleash roughly thirty percent of the original formation's power when used with the talisman in your possession. These restrictions are of little use sitting in my hands, so I'll give them to you today as a small token of my gratitude." Chuckling, the Black Bear Spirit took out a stack of formation flags, formation plates, and other implements radiating spiritual light, then placed them on the table.
Shen Luo was slightly taken aback, but his mind was nimble. A