Inside his cave abode in the A-grade district, Han Li was organizing his newly acquired insights into formations. Since unraveling the Illusory Sea Bewildering Formation, his mastery of formations had risen to new heights. He had not only refined the theoretical framework of the "Illusory Formation Heart Scripture," but also devised several unique compound illusion formations. As he pondered, a ripple passed through his abode's restrictions-Elder Mo was contacting him.
"Deacon Li, there will be a formation exchange in Heavenly Wave City in three days. Formation experts from every hall will attend. Elder Sun specifically asked you to participate, so you can take this opportunity to study the finest aspects of their formations." Elder Mo's voice held a note of gratification. "You've been progressing at a remarkable pace lately. You should exchange pointers with fellow practitioners more often."
Han Li's interest stirred. Heavenly Wave City was the largest gathering place for cultivators in the Green Wave Sea region, and a branch of the Star Palace operated within the city, regularly hosting various exchanges. He had been hoping for an opportunity to learn about more schools of formation arts, so he immediately agreed.
Three days later, in Heavenly Wave City.
Dressed in a blue deacon's robe with an A-grade token hanging at his waist, Han Li entered the Star Sea Pavilion, the largest pavilion in the city. Inside, a sea of heads filled the hall as cultivators of every stripe moved about, discussing formations or exchanging insights. The atmosphere was lively.
He had just found a corner and sat down when a woman in a pale purple gown entered the pavilion. Her skin outshone snow, her features were as lovely as a painting, and a purple jade pendant hung at her waist. Han Li's gaze lingered on her briefly, and something