Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

Meanwhile, Lu Zaian was also busy.

He patted the storage bag at his waist, and immediately countless array plates, array flags, and some spiritual materials flew out.

It was dazzling and imposing.

Lu Zaian's eyes swept over the materials one by one, and he quickly formed a deployment plan in his mind.

"I have refined a lot of array plates and array flags before."

But that's not enough...

To upgrade the [Small Yin Yang Creation Array]'s grade and defense, more materials are needed.

"Alright, let's take it one step at a time..."

Originally, Lu Zaian himself had no more materials for setting up formations, as he had used them all up three years ago.

However, Chen Kui and Chu Xiao's storage bags solved his immediate problem.

Chu Xiao didn't have anything good on him, just three second-tier spiritual items.

After all, he was just a wandering Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator.

The only second-tier low-grade body-refining technique, "Blood罡 Gluttonous Armor," transforms blood and qi into a special "Blood罡," condensing into a living demonic armor that enhances strength, speed, and defense... The Gluttonous relief can also absorb a certain amount of attacks.

Lu Zai'an is somewhat interested and may study it when he has time in the future.

The other Chen Kui's storage bag was different.

Chen Kui was, after all, a second-tier weapon refiner, and with the backing of the Demon Spear Sect, he had amassed a considerable fortune over the years.

"Tsk tsk, Azure Wind Sand, Earth Flame Crystal, Ice Soul Heart, Nether Ironwood... and magic treasures... spirit stones..."

Lu Zaian tallied the wealth in Chen Kui's storage bag.

There are more than ten kinds of second-tier spiritual materials and herbs;

Dozens of low-level magic weapons;

And five second-tier magic treasures.

In addition, there are 90,000 low-grade spirit stones.

Of course, what surprised Lu Zaian the most was a scroll of weapon-forging techniques—"The Scroll of Forging Treasures in Molten Fire".

The "Forging Treasure Scroll" records Chen Kui's weapon-forging methods and some insights.

If he could fully master it, it would be enough to raise Lu Zaian's weapon-refining skills to the second tier...

"Leaving aside the emerald light spiritual water, just the weapon refining techniques, materials, magic treasures, spirit stones... it was worth the trouble of the clone causing such a ruckus."

Chen Kui has really given me a great gift!

Lu Zaian smiled, quite satisfied.

Although the clone did not kill Chen Kui, the wealth it stole was enough to make Chen Kui so angry that he would vomit blood.

Closer to home.

Next, Lu Zaian began the busy process of setting up the formation.

His body became a blur, flashing and disappearing throughout Yunli Cliff, his movements so fast that they were impossible to see clearly.

Sometimes it appears at the foot of the mountain, sometimes on the mountainside, or sometimes it darts up to the top of the mountain and disappears into the clouds.

Or they might flick out an array plate and vanish into thin air in the blink of an eye...

Or perhaps spiritual materials were buried at the bottom of a cold pool...

Or perhaps patterns are engraved on a strange rock on a cliff...

time flies.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Mountain top.

Lu Zaian stood there, looked down, and let out a long sigh.

"All 1,900-plus array gates have been buried. In areas where materials were lacking, empty doors were left. In addition, there are the most important array eyes..."

Setting up a combined mountain-protecting formation is much more complex than a one-off formation.

We need to consider factors such as feng shui, connection to spiritual energy, and autonomous operation...

Especially in the Changli Mountains, a terrain environment with both yin and yang sides.

Fortunately, there's only one last step left.

Lu Zaian raised his hand, and a green seed floated in his palm.

"After absorbing the second-tier Emerald Light Spirit Water, the seed of this Seven Treasures Tree has finally regained its vitality."

Looking at the seeds brimming with vitality in his palm, Lu Zaian couldn't help but nod.

"Go, you will be the final key to the formation!"

Seeds drifted slowly forward, into a deep pit of soil containing countless array patterns.

This is the best location that Lu Zai'an carefully selected for the Seven Treasures Tree.

Rooted atop the cliff, nestled above a sea of ​​clouds.

Enough to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, sun and moon, gather spiritual veins, and radiate outwards for hundreds of miles...

The seed fell into the eye of the formation.

Boom boom boom! ! !

The next moment, the entire Yunli Mountain shook as if an earthquake had occurred, with rocks swaying and birds and beasts in panic!

"What happened?"

"The mountain is moving?! Is it about to collapse?!"

"What are those?! So many runes!!"

Halfway up the mountain, the busy Xu clan members stopped what they were doing, feeling anxious and fearful about the sudden change.

They saw countless mysterious runes light up on the entire mountain peak, blotting out the sky and filling their vision.

Each rune exuded a terrifying pressure, making it impossible to look directly at them!

Xu Yan'er recalled the Pavilion Master's behavior over the past few days and immediately comforted her clansmen.

"Don't be afraid, it should be the sect leader..."

Before he could finish speaking, a deep and majestic voice came from above the clouds.

"Please be patient, I am setting up a grand formation..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zaian's majestic and authoritative voice rang out again.

"Nature bestows its most wondrous beauty, dividing day and night with yin and yang, activate the formation!!!"

The sound echoed through the clouds, and the crowd below the mountainside stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

All that could be seen were countless runes radiating boundless light!

The lines of the runes seem to possess a spirit, intertwining and connecting to outline the yin-yang fish in black and white.

A vague and magnificent barrier formed, like a jade bowl supporting the sky, turned upside down!

The yin-yang fish leaped at the bottom of the bowl, swimming ceaselessly.

Everyone's breath froze.

It's like falling into the Yellow Springs Hell, chilling you to the bone; or like being scorched by the blazing sun, burning your mind and soul!

"Is it really... a formation?"

"Master Lu is actually a formation master?!"

"What a terrifying array! What grade is it?"

"Could it be a low-grade second-tier grand formation?"

The Xu clan members, with their limited understanding of the Qi Refining Realm, only sensed the terrifying power of the [Minor Yin-Yang Creation Array], but were unaware of its specific rank.

At the limit of what they can imagine, it's probably only second-tier low-grade.

Only Xu Yan'er sighed inwardly.

"The power of a second-tier superior grade... Pavilion Master is truly hiding his true strength."

Immediately afterwards, the formation activated, and the hat-shaped clouds surrounding the mountain peak seemed to be split in two by the power of the gods.

Like Moses parting the sea, the clouds and waves spread out!

Lu Zaian's figure was revealed on the mountaintop.

He sat high above, as if seated on a jade platform in the heavens, his voice resounding through the surging clouds, issuing a majestic command:

"The mountain-protecting formation is complete, connecting the earth's veins and gathering spiritual energy."

From then on, the area within 300 li of Yunli Mountain was heavily restricted, and only those carrying array tokens were allowed to pass through.

No one may leave without an order!

"No one may enter the cloud-covered pavilion without orders!"

Everyone was shocked, deeply feeling his power, and they all knelt down to pay their respects.

"Yes, Master Lu (Sect Leader)!!"

"...Now that you are under my command, there is no need to call you a master, and there is no need for the Spring and Autumn Pavilion."

Lu Zaian continued calmly.

If mastering just one cultivation technique could make someone a master, then he would have too many titles to wear.

The name Chunqiu Pavilion no longer exists in Huangze City.

At this moment, a young man surnamed Xu, on a sudden inspiration, boldly offered his opinion:

"Now that Your Excellency has set up your formation by the mountain and secluded yourself in the sea of ​​clouds, indulging in leisure and seeking the Great Dao, how about you take the title of 'Master of Cloud Hat Mountain'?"

After he finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"The Lord of Yunli Mountain?"

“Yunli...Mountain Lord.”

"This title is quite good; it can both express the intention of reclusive cultivation and demonstrate one's status and position."

Lu Zaian remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"……Can."

"Greetings, Mountain Lord!!" The crowd bowed once more.

The sound waves echoed through the mountains and sea of ​​clouds.

At that time, no one knew that this impromptu name would later become famous throughout the Northern Sky and Liushi.

And even the entire land of the Eastern Divine Continent...