During the Daemonia invasion, Ethereal Pagoda was already established and played a key role in helping many factions enhance their formations. This support helped Celesta Rain Island survive the daemonic calamity, earning the family running the business even greater respect from Celesta Rain Island’s island leader.Over generations, the power of Ethereal Pagoda's formations had significantly improved. However, their formations were known for their strong defensive capabilities but lack of offensive power, making them resemble an iron bucket. This defensive focus had probably been shaped by the daemonic calamity, influencing the business’ creative direction.Some immortals had criticized Ethereal Pagoda’s formations as too cumbersome, arguing that a purely defensive approach was ineffective. Ideally, formations should be unpredictable to exhaust and confuse enemies, using illusions or offensive tactics to keep them on edge.Adrian, however, was unconcerned with the mixed reviews of E
Adrian waved his hand, signaling Taya to continue, undeterred by the price.Taya then led Adrian to the second floor, where they found a simpler counter. The formation flags and discs here were sparse and less ornate than those downstairs, giving off an ancient, unrefined vibe, suggesting they were based on older designs.“This formation is called the Spirit Locking Formation. It should meet your needs,” Taya said, pointing to a formation disc.“Spirit Locking Formation? What’s special about it?” Adrian asked, intrigued by the name.Taya explained with a smile, “This formation not only defends against level-nine attacks but, when operated personally, can even withstand assaults from Celestial Forge Stage immortals.”“Is that true?” Adrian asked, pleased.“Absolutely!” Taya continued, “The name ‘Spirit Locking’ is somewhat misleading. The formation has two main functions. First, it weakens the spiritual energy of enemies. When they enter the formation, their spiritual energy is im
Taya, even at the risk of offending Adrian, insisted on explaining the formation’s details. Her thorough guidance was immensely beneficial, and since Adrian wasn’t in a rush, he appreciated her effort.Ethereal Pagoda was meticulous. Behind the formation disc was a comprehensive guide detailing how to set up the formation. It covered where to place the flags, how to move them, and how to control the disc. The instructions were clear enough for even a novice like Adrian to follow and set up the formation on his own.To master and adapt the formation effectively, Adrian would need to practice diligently. Taya also emphasized the importance of a celestial vein for optimal protection. A celestial vein was essential for maintaining the formation’s operation continuously; relying solely on essence stones could lead to interruptions in spiritual energy. Continuous bombardment by enemies could exploit these weaknesses.Despite Taya’s lengthy explanations, Adrian was satisfied with the shop.
Adrian’s arrogant tone infuriated Tiger. It was one thing for Adrian to be hostile, but his sarcastic comments after Clyde’s sincere apology were intolerable.But despite this, Clyde continued to smile and maintain a conciliatory demeanor.Adrian then remarked, “Tiger, your real name is Mattie Stein. Unfortunately, you will never break through level-nine in this lifetime.”Tiger’s anger flared, but Clyde restrained him, saying, “Tiger, do not be disrespectful to the gentleman.”“He’s just a fraud!” Tiger retorted. “He must have gathered this information through inquiries. You’re well-known on Celesta Rain Island, so finding out details isn’t difficult.”“But how did he know my identity and your name, which hasn’t been used in decades? This man is no ordinary person. We can’t afford to offend him, especially in these turbulent times.”Adrian, growing impatient with their whispering, said, “Do you have business with me? I have little time and need to head to Lumia Isle. If you plan
Driven by selfish motives, Tiger hadn't mentioned the spirit spring to anyone, which caused delays in collecting the necessary essence stones. By the time he told Clyde, it was too late; Adrian had already taken advantage of the opportunity.Adrian, not embarrassed by his lack of knowledge, asked, “Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly is a spirit spring?”Clyde explained, “A spirit spring is a celestial item usually found with a high-quality celestial vein. It appears as a stream of aura essence, similar to spring water. The aura essence in a spirit spring is very dense, so training within a six-meter radius of one is like training with a high-grade celestial vein. However, beyond this range, the essence dissipates, which is why my brother was so aggressive in obtaining Lumia Isle. I hope that makes sense.”Realizing the significant advantage he had discovered, Adrian was about to respond when Clyde added, “The water from the spirit spring has many other benefits. Drinking a small
”What… What do you suggest I say?” Clyde asked, his eyes darting as he turned to Adrian. He sensed that Adrian was someone extraordinary and might offer valuable advice. It couldn’t hurt to listen, even though he would make the final decision himself.Adrian, being straightforward, noted that he didn’t know the exact location of the spirit spring. Searching for it would be time-consuming, and since they had already agreed on their course of action, he had no objections.He said, “Your eight siblings have outlined their grand visions for governing Celesta Rain Island, including their expansion plans and a detailed analysis of its shortcomings. They all believe your father is calling them to discuss his final wishes.”“And me?” Clyde asked, becoming more animated. Adrian’s knowledge of him having eight siblings cemented his belief that Adrian was exceptional.Adrian chuckled. “Your siblings are all above level nine, while you, the youngest, are only at level eight. It’s going to be a
Adrian looked at Clyde and, though he was internally shouting with frustration, patiently explained, “Your father is about to pass away. As his son, you should show your filial piety in his final moments. There's no need to showcase your talent or present ambitious plans. As long as you’re his biological son, inheriting Celesta Rain Island should be straightforward. Your father, now in his twilight years, is more concerned with testing his children and reminiscing about the past. If you compete for fame and gain now, it will only disappoint him.”“That would greatly disappoint my father!” Clyde realized. He now understood Adrian’s advice was cunning but effective.“No matter what questions your father asks or promises he makes, you should just cry. Say things like, ‘Father, you won’t die. I will seek revenge for you. I will find the elixir of life for you.’ Even if your father blames you, keep crying and express that you only wish to be by his side and have no other desires in this l
In most cases, immortals in the Southern Forest would not make appearances. To mortals there, immortals were enigmatic beings who seemed to appear and disappear at will. When an immortal did appear, mortals often believed it was a deity visiting from the heavens.In contrast, the maritime immortal regions were quite different. Adrian observed that in the scattered towns within the sea, immortals and mortals lived side by side. Some mortals even worked for immortals as guides or managed island-wide formations themselves. This surprised Adrian, as such a situation would be unthinkable in the Southern Forest. Even though mortals lacked spiritual energy, they could follow instructions to place essence stones according to formation patterns after being taught a few steps. While these formations might not deter beasts, they were effective against natural disasters. For instance, during a tsunami, Adrian believed that without these formations, mortals would likely perish.Moreover, withou