Mortals cultivate immortality, and their IQ is playing with their heartbeats

#353 - The old demon deceives Ye Bitong

Upon hearing this, a glint of brilliance flashed in Li Chengfeng's eyes. Clearly, his research into the art of formations allowed him to immediately grasp the crux of the matter.

Though he maintained a calm facade, his heart was already filled with excitement as he exclaimed, "Truly extraordinary! The creation that you, fellow cultivator, speak of is actually a collaborative effort to create a formation technique that can be engraved on the human body. Such a concept is truly a major breakthrough in the realm of formations."

Ye Bitong smiled faintly and continued, "That's precisely it.

Although I have some research into the art of formations, the exploration of micro-formations is still an unknown field, and I am also advancing through exploration.

I hope to cooperate with you, fellow cultivator, to jointly carve out powerful formations in minute detail.

Your mastery of talismans has reached the pinnacle of perfection, and you will surely be able to engrave even more exquisite formations on the human body."

She pointed to Ma Bao's arm and further elaborated, "Look, this young cultivator only has one formation on his arm, but its power is already not to be underestimated.

With your strength, what a shock it would be if you could increase it fivefold on this basis?

However, I must also remind you that the engraving of formations cannot be done arbitrarily; it must be tailored according to the strength, physique, and innate spiritual roots of the person being engraved.

Those with fire spiritual roots should not easily engrave water spiritual root formations, lest it backfire."

Ye Bitong's words revealed a deep understanding and cautious attitude towards the art of formations. She continued, "Therefore, the art of micro-engraving formations is difficult to mass-produce and requires the combined efforts of talents from all sides.

I am responsible for the formation design, you are responsible for the precise engraving, and Liu Ruyan's painting talent may be able to help us outline the exquisite path of the formation.

Lan Qianxue is responsible for material collection and the special connection between formations.

Her musical attainments may be able to achieve a staggered connection through the guidance of music when the formations cannot be directly connected.

In this way, with the cooperation of the four of us, we will surely be able to create a more perfect attack formation and engrave it on the human body."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengfeng pondered for a moment, and then a firm light flashed in his eyes: "I highly agree with this plan.

When the finished product is released, I also hope to have a formation tailored for me to enhance my mastery of talisman techniques.

With the four of us working together, we will surely be able to create a new world in the art of formations."

Ye Bitong nodded with satisfaction, her eyes flashing with anticipation for Li Chengfeng's joining: "Since you, fellow cultivator, are determined, then please make a Heavenly Dao oath to formally become a member of our 'Little Azure Mountain'.

As the mountain master, I am willing to honor Fellow Cultivator Li Bai as a guest elder to jointly explore the mysteries of formations and talismans."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengfeng did not hesitate at all and solemnly made the Heavenly Dao oath.

His oath echoed around him, as if there was a power in the dark witnessing this moment.

However, Li Chengfeng sneered inwardly. He had already mastered the Soul Severing Technique, and the power of the Heavenly Dao that tried to bind him had been severed silently.

Seeing this, Ye Bitong was even more delighted. She took out a delicate jade slip and handed it to Li Chengfeng: "Fellow Cultivator Li, this jade slip records all the information and processes of our Little Azure Mountain's research on micro-formations.

If you take it back and study it for about a month, you will surely gain something.

At that time, we will discuss the cooperation matters in detail and jointly conduct talisman experiments."

Li Chengfeng took the jade slip as if he had obtained a treasure, and his eyes flashed with a thirst for knowledge.

He cupped his fist to Ye Bitong and thanked her: "Thank you, Mountain Master, for your generous gift.

I will go back to study it now and will not disturb your rest.

Farewell."

After saying that, Li Chengfeng turned to leave, and the young cultivator hurriedly stepped forward to lead the way for him.

Ye Bitong looked at Li Chengfeng's departing back, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she secretly planned for future cooperation and plans.

However, Li Chengfeng had other plans in mind.

He looked at Ma Bao, who was being used as a test subject, and couldn't help but shake his head.

The right arm of this young cultivator had been destroyed by the formation, and this formation obviously had many flaws.

It would be scrapped after a few uses, and the entire arm of this young cultivator would be lost at that time.

Li Chengfeng sighed inwardly. He understood how many unknown secrets and sacrifices were hidden behind this seemingly glamorous "Little Azure Mountain".

Although Ye Bitong was ostensibly the master of a cultivation holy land, in reality, she was also a cruel person who used living people for formation research.

He didn't know how many people had already died under her experiments and become stepping stones for her pursuit of power.

However, Li Chengfeng did not reveal any strangeness. He knew that he had gained Ye Bitong's trust, which was the first step for him to gain a foothold in Little Azure Mountain.

He would use this trust to obtain the Nine Profound Dragon Formation he wanted.

And obtain some secrets from Azure Cloud, or be able to figure out some of the details of the Azure Cloud Ancestor.

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the only way to win every battle

In Li Chengfeng's quietly departing figure, Ye Bitong finally let go of a huge stone in her heart. She knew that with the addition of Li Bai, this new partner, not only would the plan be steadily advanced, but also a few more chances of winning would be added.

She was not eager to achieve success, knowing that if Li Bai had a superficial understanding of the formation structure, acting rashly would only bury the seeds of failure.

Ye Bitong took out the Wordless Heavenly Book, which exuded an ancient and mysterious aura.

He gently opened it, carefully examining each page, and the words seemed to contain the most subtle mysteries of the world, making him feel more and more excited.

The flame patterns jumped between the pages, like living creatures, especially the Karma Fire, whose depth and terror struck the depths of the soul.

Ye Bitong couldn't help but shiver, but couldn't take his eyes off it.

And the talismans skillfully drawn by Li Chengfeng were like the finishing touch, adding a bit of transcendent artistic conception to this Heavenly Book.

Just as Ye Bitong was immersed in this shock, a sudden chuckle broke the silence of the study,

The Wordless Heavenly Book actually turned by itself, making a crisp "giggle" sound, as if it had intelligence, and slowly unfolded in the air.

An old but playful voice sounded: "Girl, you are indeed thoughtful. I have been in your hands for many days.

But I have never seen you eager for quick success and instant benefits, which is really rare.

Although that kid Li Bai has some skills, he is ultimately inferior to you.

I am willing to choose a wise master to live with."

Upon hearing this, Ye Bitong smiled faintly, his eyes deep.

He was not eager to express his position, but instead asked leisurely: "It seems that you are a 'person' who knows the current affairs.

However, I am curious, have you also made the same promise to Li Bai?"

In his words, there was both testing and demeanor.

The old demon seemed to have expected her to ask this question, and laughed loudly: "That is not the case.

Although he is slowly nourishing my soul with power, he does not know that I have awakened.

The reason why I chose to show up at this moment is only because your heart is pure, and your desire for power has not lost your original intention.

In addition, my remnant soul has just recovered, and I don't want to be disturbed unnecessarily.

As for Li Bai, if he really has the ability, he will naturally find his own opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Ye Bitong nodded secretly in his heart, but on the surface, he was calm and continued: "In that case, you know how to assess the situation.

However, since you have already recognized me as your master, you must know the meaning of the word loyalty.

Although I, Ye Bitong, am not a saint, I cannot tolerate betrayal."

After saying that, she gently stroked the pages, her eyes with both warning and comfort, as if she was talking to an old friend, not a dead object.