Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life

Chapter 265: Master of Array Formations

The mist in Clear Stream Valley was stirred by an invisible force, slowly rotating to form a miniature vortex, eventually transforming into a fine drizzle that pattered down onto the stone steps before the cave dwelling.

Inside the cave dwelling, Su Ming slowly opened his eyes. A trace of deep blue water light swirled within the depths of his pupils before vanishing.

Qi Refining, seventh layer.

He felt the clearly expanded lake of spiritual energy within his Dantian and the more resilient, smoothly circulating meridians, then gently exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.

The breath condensed in the air without dispersing, carrying the unique, gentle moisture of the Like Water Art.

The process had been more difficult than he anticipated.

The three cracks at his Dao foundation had felt like tearing agony during the spiritual energy's assault on the bottleneck, akin to termite holes at the weakest point of a dam.

If not for Lin Yu stabilizing the most dangerous spread of the cracks with soul power at the critical moment, coupled with the unique flexibility and permeability of the Like Water Art's spiritual energy allowing him to "circumvent" the most solid obstacles and "infiltrate" through from the sides, this breakthrough attempt would likely have ended in failure.

"Finally succeeded." Lin Yu's voice sounded in the Consciousness Sea, carrying a trace of fatigue. "This damage to the Dao foundation is becoming more and more like a sword hanging over your head. We must find a solution."

senses inward to consolidate his gains, the restrictions outside his cave dwelling transmitted a familiar fluctuation.Withdrawing the restrictions, Luo

stepped inside in one stride. His gaze swept over Su Ming, and a flash of surprise appeared

Feng to sit and poured tea.

course it's urgent!" Luo Feng took the teacup, not even bothering to drink. "During these days of your seclusion, Elder Qingquan's side finally has definite news. He has permitted me to bring you to see him. The time is set for three days from now, at the Listening to

Su Ming's heart stirred.

finally meeting

go to such efforts on my

Qingquan is a rigorous person, especially regarding the path of formations. His standards are extremely high. For him to proactively propose meeting you indicates that your previous 'unorthodox' methods at the Repair Hall have actually piqued his interest. What he values may not

To receive his guidance is naturally an opportunity. I just wonder, with the elder's abilities, what realm has he

In the cultivation world, especially within our Cloud Hidden Sect, the hierarchy of formation masters isn't entirely equivalent to cultivation level. It depends

and be able to set up and maintain ordinary formations according to diagrams. Most disciples within and outside the sect who dabble in formations may remain at this

Ming nodded. This probably corresponded to Qi Refining stage and

means one has truly entered the hall of the path of formations." He pointed at himself, slightly embarrassed yet somewhat proud. "I, with my limited talent, have studied the

offered sincere congratulations, then asked curiously,

entirely new formations, repairing and modifying those obscure and difficult-to-understand high-level ancient formations. At this level, cultivation level becomes secondary; it relies entirely on peerless comprehension and profound accumulation in the path of formations." A light of reverence shone in his eyes. "Elder Qingquan is a publicly recognized 'Grandmaster of Formations'. Although his cultivation is only at the late Golden Core stage, even some Nascent Soul stage uncles and masters often need to seek Elder

revered, no wonder Luo Feng always spoke of him with

wasn't just about seniority; it was