Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

Upon arriving at the cultivation room, Chen Xu sat cross-legged and immediately took out the scroll of second-tier array inheritance. He then focused his mind and studied it carefully.

The opening section introduces some basic principles of formations, progressing from simple to complex in a clear and organized manner.

The minor array that Li Yuan had previously set up was also recorded in this scroll of inheritance.

However, as Chen Xu read on, his brows furrowed slightly.

The bamboo slips contain many battle formations, but many of the diagrams and detailed descriptions of these formations are only a few words long.

Or it may be vague and ambiguous, as if it were just a catalog index.

"Could it be that there is a second half to this inheritance?" Chen Xu wondered to himself.

However, upon further reflection, the half-scroll of inheritance in his hands was not bad, as it included many profound formations such as the Lesser Evolution Formation.

As for the second volume... I'll find another opportunity to sound out Li Yuan later.

The most important thing right now is to learn this tradition as soon as possible.

Then Chen Xu took out a jade slip and immersed his consciousness into it.

……

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the jade slip space, Chen Xu remained calm.

As he cast his final spell, the six array flags roared out and instantly disappeared into the void.

In an instant, a complex formation was formed.

The aura within the formation shifted, sometimes with raging flames rising and transforming into wildly dancing fire snakes.

At times, the ground would collapse and mud would surge, and there would be crisscrossing thorns, clearly a superposition of several first-order killing formations and trapping formations.

The light faded, and the battle flags flew back.

Chen Xu let out a long breath and a smile appeared on his face.

"I didn't expect that I would have some talent in this art of formations," he muttered to himself, a hint of pride in his voice.

In just six months, he mastered all the first-order formations in this inheritance, and could even try some combinations of formations.

Of course, this also benefited from the lossless practice in the jade slip space and the inspiration provided by Qingyi's control over talismans.

Otherwise, Chen Xu wouldn't have dared to waste so much material researching the different uses of formations.

Afterwards, Chen Xu practiced the art of controlling talismans for a while.

He summoned Qingyi's phantom image and simultaneously manipulated hundreds of talismans to fight against him.

Now, relying on his exquisite talisman control techniques, combined with his Concentrated Thrust and movement skills, Chen Xu is able to hold out against Qing Yi for a while.

After finishing training, Chen Xu rubbed the spot on his arm where the aftershocks of the second-tier talisman had grazed him, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He had already refined the two Earth Spirit Fruits he had previously obtained.

Although he was still one step away from breaking through the first level of the "Mysterious Bone True Demon Art", his physical strength had already made a qualitative leap.

"Even a magic weapon at the late stage of Qi Refining would have difficulty breaking through my defense now."

"If I can break through the first level, I might actually be able to withstand the power of the Foundation Establishment stage with my physical strength."

"The value of this technique probably far exceeds my imagination..."

Then Chen Xu suppressed his thoughts and his consciousness left the jade slip space.

Judging by the time, the opening day of the Dark Pavilion Trade Fair is fast approaching.

"It's time to set off..."

After putting Xiao Jin back into his Beast Taming Ring, Chen Xu left his cave and headed to the inner market, heading straight for the shops selling array materials.

The journey to the Dark Pavilion is fraught with uncertainty; it's always good to be prepared.

A set of array flags cost 350 low-grade spirit stones.

Then Chen Xu went to the talisman shop, sold some talismans, and earned seven hundred low-grade spirit stones.

At this moment, Chen Xu probed his storage bag with his divine sense and pondered to himself:

"I wonder if I can get anything from those four thousand one hundred spirit stones at the trade fair..."

He looked up at the sky, and everything inside the Cold Pine Gate remained the same, with the main peak towering and shrouded in clouds and mist.

Ever since the great battle between Wen Tianhe and Mo Jude.

Although minor frictions continued between the two factions, large-scale conflicts subsided.

With Wen Tianhe stationed at Hansong Gate and Mo Jude entrenched at Qishan, a delicate balance had been achieved between the two sides.

But no one knows when this fragile balance will be broken.

In the dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, peace is always temporary.

All Chen Xu can do is improve his strength as much as possible.

After leaving Hansong Gate and confirming that no one was watching, Chen Xu stopped in a secluded dense forest.

He took out the invitation to the Dark Pavilion from his storage bag and poured a wisp of spiritual energy into it.

Immediately afterwards, a virtual map appeared above the invitation.

The outlines of mountains and rivers are clearly visible, and a striking red dot flashes continuously in one corner of the map.

"So it's in the Sakiyama area..."

……

A few days later, at the foot of Mount Qi.

Beside an old poplar tree with gnarled branches stood a young monk with white robes and an ordinary appearance.

This young cultivator was none other than Chen Xu, who had come all the way here. To avoid being discovered, he had changed his clothes and even made his face look ugly.

Absolutely no one, except those who know him well, would recognize him.

At this moment, Chen Xu squinted slightly, looking at the town not far away, feeling deeply moved.

Unexpectedly, the former Wild Dog Gang, after being incorporated into Moyun Valley, has now developed into a sizable Wild Dog Town.

It seems that this Dark Pavilion trade fair will be held in Wild Dog Town.

He then blended into the crowd and entered Wilddog Town.

The town was bustling with cultivators coming and going. Most of them were independent cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining, with the occasional scion of a sect or aristocratic family.

There are many street stalls on both sides of the street.

They mainly sell low-level talismans and magical artifacts. Many cultivators come to buy them, but few actually spend spirit stones.

Chen Xu mingled in the bustling crowd, looking around and pondering to himself:

"Where exactly is this trade fair located?"

The spiritual guide on the invitation only pointed to Wild Dog Town, but did not specify its location.

As Chen Xu passed by a tavern, he felt the invitation in his sleeve move slightly.

"Um?"

He paused, then turned to look at the tavern.

The tavern had an ordinary facade, but it was packed with diners.

Something's not right...

Chen Xu's gaze narrowed slightly, and he quietly extended his divine sense to probe.

"It was just an illusion!"

"It seems that behind this Dark Pavilion, there is probably a top-tier second-tier array master."

After seeing the scene inside, Chen Xu no longer hesitated and walked into the tavern.

Just as he entered the tavern, the invitation in his sleeve flew out on its own and transformed into a silver-gray mask that covered his face.

At the same time, the scene before my eyes changed rapidly, and when I opened my eyes again, I was in a lively underground gathering.

Although the light was dim, it was enough to see the surrounding stalls and people clearly.

Chen Xu touched the mask on his face with some surprise. It felt cold to the touch and faintly emitted a mysterious aura of restriction.

He subconsciously used his divine sense to probe the mask, but could only perceive a blurry blank space.

"What an exquisite restriction! Below the Core Formation stage, I'm afraid no one can see through the truth behind this mask," Chen Xu thought to himself in amazement.

This secret chamber truly lives up to its reputation; even a simple invitation is so mysterious.

The goods traded here must be far beyond what ordinary markets can offer.

I wonder if, besides the Daoist alchemy tradition, we can find any other earth-attribute natural treasures...