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Chapter 787: The Starry River Formation
Chapter 787: The Starry River Formation
Lu Chen held his breath and reached out to gently touch the surface of the light cluster.
The light cluster shattered silently, transforming into countless tiny specks of light that soared into the sky, mingling with the dazzling starlight emanating from the five Starfruits.
Then, innumerable specks of light condensed into a slender galaxy, instantly disappearing into Lu Chen's body.
A thought flashed through his mind.
You have obtained one fifth-grade Starfruit and received a sixth-grade treasure, the Starry River Formation.
As the thought vanished, an ancient scroll appeared silently before Lu Chen.
The scroll depicted a vast starry sky, with countless stars scattered along the river of stars, exuding a sense of antiquity and grandeur.
Lu Chen projected his spiritual sense into the scroll, and in that instant, he felt as if he were immersed in an endless starry expanse, surrounded by countless twinkling stars that traced intricate and profound trajectories, nearly causing his mind to wander and lose itself in the beauty.
He forcibly withdrew his spiritual sense from the scroll and focused his attention on it. Immediately, detailed information about the ancient star chart appeared in his sea of consciousness.
Starry River Formation, a sixth-grade treasure. An Elder at the Nascent Soul stage in the Stellar Path spent over a hundred years observing the changes in the stars and comprehending myriad formations, eventually refining this powerful formation chart.
Within the chart lies an endless array of formation variations, offering insights into the essence of formations. Upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, one can set up grand formations imbued with the power of the stars.
"A sixth-grade formation chart!"
Lu Chen's heart rejoiced.
Although the Starry River Formation couldn't immediately exert as much power as some of his other high-level formations, like the Myriad Barrier Spirit Crystal Formation, its value was no less significant.
It was akin to the saying, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." This ancient scroll was a treasure that would enable Lu Chen to grasp the intricacies of formations.
"When I was in Celestial Sword Sect, I only learned the basics of formations. I never expected that becoming a rogue cultivator would open up even more possibilities."
Lu Chen couldn't help but sigh.
"I've obtained countless pill formulas and experience packages from the pills I've refined, along with treasures like the Apothecary's Seven Chapters and the Poison Scripture. I can truly be called a Pill Refinement Master now."
"In terms of artifact refinement, I once received the Essentials of Hundred Refinements as a light cluster reward. The ten Ubame Oak trees I obtained later have matured, and I expect to obtain related treasures from the light clusters."
"As for talismans, I already possess the Sword Talisman Annotations, which allows me to create various fourth-grade sword talismans."
"In other words, without even realizing it, I've made breakthroughs in pills, artifacts, talismans, and formations?"
"How did I, who just wanted to be a peaceful farmer, end up becoming a versatile cultivator?"
Lu Chen chuckled softly, amused by the turn of events.
"However, this Starry River Formation is incredibly profound. If I want to truly comprehend the Stellar Formation, who knows how long it will take."
"Oh, light cluster, if only you could grant me a formation experience package as well."
He gazed at the remaining five Starfruits, their surfaces shimmering with starlight, and made a wish.
It would take some time for the five Starfruits to mature, but Lu Chen was in no rush. He patiently waited, knowing that the divine wood-infused spirit energy stored in the Green Spirit Bottle was to be used only in critical situations.
"This Starfruit can enhance my body with stellar power, or it can be consumed to assist in cultivating special divine abilities and techniques related to the stars. Although it's extremely rare and precious, it was cultivated by the Commerce Guild. Once the others mature, I'll have to find an appropriate time to hand them over to the guild."
Lu Chen carefully stored away the radiant spirit fruit in the Gluttonous Insect Pouch.
Then, he gently returned to his cave abode.
For the next half month or so, Lu Chen remained in his cave, cultivating spirit plants and nurturing spirit beasts.
As the number and grade of spirit plants in his cave abode increased, the time and spiritual energy required to cultivate them also grew.
With a sweep of his spiritual sense, he immediately understood what was happening.
"Hong Qinghai's cultivation has broken through."
His figure flashed, and he passed through the restrictions he had set up, entering the spirit plant area where the Nine Confucian Scholar Trees were planted.
He casually glanced at the Nine Confucian Scholar Trees, which, under Hong Qinghai's literary aura nourishment, had already grown to over half a zhang tall. The branches and trunks were pitch-black, as if countless strange and unusual black characters were squeezed together to form them.
The leaves bore faint black patterns, and when they swayed gently, it seemed as if the characters were about to leap off the pages. Even from a distance, one could sense the dense ink fragrance emanating from them.
After a brief inspection of the Nine Confucian Scholar Trees, Lu Chen's attention was drawn to Hong Qinghai, who was not far away.
He sat cross-legged, his expression solemn, and a huge vortex of spiritual energy had formed around him, with a large amount of pure spiritual energy pouring into his body.
Lu Chen watched quietly, ready to lend a hand and protect Hong Qinghai should any slight abnormality occur during his breakthrough.
After a moment, the spiritual energy vortex began to surge violently, like a tidal wave crashing towards the center where Hong Qinghai sat. The spiritual energy rushed into his body with extreme ferocity.
"Good, it's done."
Lu Chen's spiritual sense perceived the changes in the spiritual energy, and he revealed a relieved smile.
"Congratulations on reaching the mid-Foundation Establishment stage!"
He congratulated Hong Qinghai, who had regained consciousness.
"Senior Lu! Thank you for protecting me just now!"
The usually calm Hong Qinghai sensed the sudden surge of spiritual energy within his body and a joyful expression flashed across his face. He smiled as he bowed to Lu Chen in gratitude.
During his breakthrough, he could vaguely sense Lu Chen by his side, secretly protecting him, and his heart was filled with gratitude.
"It still depends on your own efforts. I just happened to pass by and took a look," Lu Chen said indifferently, and with a casual wave of his hand, a talisman with a blazing sun and surging sword intent appeared before Hong Qinghai.
"This is a fourth-grade Sun Sword Talisman, with exceptional offensive power. I give it to you for self-protection."
"Thank you, Senior Lu!"
Hong Qinghai's expression was filled with gratitude.
A fourth-grade treasure was something he wouldn't even dare to think about in the past, let alone such a rare and precious fourth-grade sword talisman.
If he encountered any dangerous situations, this fourth-grade sword talisman might play a crucial role and save his life.
Hong Qinghai's heart was filled with even more gratitude towards Lu Chen.
He came from an ordinary background and relied on a bit of talent to enter the Jiaxia Academy in Daxia. However, he offended a scheming individual and fled to Liyang, thinking that his cultivation journey had come to an end. Never did he expect to meet a spiritual herbologist like Lu Chen.
Under the pretext of cultivating the Nine Confucian Scholar Trees, he took refuge in Lu Chen's cave abode, able to absorb the pure and rich spiritual energy within. From time to time, he also received pill rewards and cultivation techniques.
After advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, he was able to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage in less than twenty years, thanks to the superior cultivation environment.
One could say that his cultivation journey had undergone a earth-shattering change, all thanks to this opportunity.
With such gratitude, he was wholeheartedly devoted to Lu Chen and was even willing to risk his life for him.
"Take good care of that Confucian Scholar Tree. When it matures, I will reward you handsomely," Lu Chen said softly.
"Senior Lu, after the spiritual plant matures, can I continue to stay by your side and assist you?" Hong Qinghai asked suddenly, his eyes filled with hope as he looked at Lu Chen.
"Yes," Lu Chen nodded gently.
(End of Chapter)
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