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."

Ming nodded. Just as he was about to turn his senses inward to consolidate his gains, the restrictions outside his cave dwelling transmitted a familiar fluctuation.Withdrawing the restrictions, Luo Feng's handsome face, bearing a hint of urgency, appeared at

swept over Su Ming, and a flash of surprise appeared

Luo Feng to sit and poured tea. "Brother Luo, your visit today,

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

Su Ming's heart stirred.

Qingquan, finally

on my behalf." Su Ming

appearing on his face. "But honestly, Brother Su, Elder 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 be how many profound formations you've mastered, but rather your unique way of thinking—'simplifying

grandmaster of formations within the sect. To receive his guidance is naturally an opportunity. I just wonder, with the elder's abilities, what realm has he currently reached in the path of

serious. He set down his teacup. "Since Brother Su asks, I'll tell you. In the cultivation world, especially within our Cloud Hidden Sect, the hierarchy of formation masters isn't entirely equivalent to cultivation level. It depends more on comprehension and attainment in

"Simply divided into five tiers. The lowest is 'Formation Apprentice'. One only needs to master basic runes and be able to set up and maintain ordinary formations according to diagrams. Most disciples within and outside the

nodded. This probably corresponded to Qi Refining stage and most Foundation Establishment stage

this realm means one has truly entered the hall of the path of formations." He pointed at himself, slightly

sincere congratulations, then asked curiously,

must achieve mastery through comprehensive understanding, forming one's own system of formation principles, capable of creating 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

status was so revered, no wonder Luo

it was