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
Milo continued, “However, because the island only has a micro celestial vein, many level-eight immortals are unwilling to come here. The larger land area means greater formation consumption—about thirty low-grade essence stones are needed each year to maintain the formations.”Adrian nodded and asked, “Is there anything else special about the island?”Milo thought for a moment before shaking his head and saying, “That’s all for now. Sir, where will your cave dwelling be located? If it’s within the mountains, it would be ideal. We mortals currently reside in the plains and wouldn’t need to relocate.”Adrian’s cave dwelling would naturally be located at the spirit spring, which coincided with the micro celestial vein. The mortals were fortunate as his cave dwelling was situated among one of the three mountains.Adrian, wanting to maintain an air of aloofness, replied, “How can I disclose my residence to you? I command mortals not to approach these three mountains. Those who do will f
Adrian arrived at the halfway point of a mountain and stopped. There, thick weeds concealed a small mountain stream that, when cleared, revealed a waterfall-like flow of aura essence. Approaching within about six meters, he could feel the richness of the spiritual energy provided by the high-grade celestial vein.Determining how to establish his cave dwelling in this exposed location posed a challenge. Adrian couldn’t afford to camp outdoors permanently, so he needed a discreet solution. After much contemplation, he devised a clever plan.He moved to the opposite side of the mountain to excavate his cave swelling. It took him half a day to set up the Locking Spirit Formation, which surrounded the mountain. Using the formation disc’s instructions, he efficiently arranged the formation flags.While the Locking Spirit Formation was primarily a defensive setup, its illusionary capabilities were notable. From a distance, the mountain peak appeared ordinary, without any signs of its hidde