Chapter 52: The Spirit Gathering Formation
Naturally, different formations require different foundational components.
The ones He Song was currently crafting were the foundation stones for the Spirit Gathering Formation.
This formation required a total of five foundation stones.
Only when all five were successfully crafted could the next step—assembling the formation—begin.
Formation setup also required specialized techniques.
By placing each foundation stone in precise positions and linking them through specific methods, one could establish a connection with the forces of heaven and earth.
Only then would the formation truly come to life.
When the formation patterns within the foundation stones resonated with the forces of heaven and earth, creating a continuous, unique effect, the formation would be complete.
This was the process described in the Introduction to formations book and what He Song had been striving to master.
At a certain moment, as He Song sat cross-legged on his mat, meticulously engraving the formation patterns, he let out a deep breath.
A smile of joy spread across his face.
"It's done!"
Holding the intricately engraved spirit stone in his hand, He Song admired his creation. A strong sense of accomplishment surged through him.
This feeling was exhilarating!
After over three years of effort, He Song had finally completed the five foundation stones required for the Spirit Gathering Formation.
This marked a significant step forward in his mastery of formation.
Now, all that remained was to use the specialized techniques described in the book.
He would need to place the five foundation stones in specific positions, link them to establish a connection with the heavens and earth, and activate the formation using a few additional spirit stones.
Once this was accomplished, the Spirit Gathering Formation would be complete!
The specialized techniques for setting up the formation were already etched deeply in He Song's memory.
Over the past three years, he had practiced these techniques repeatedly and mastered them completely.
Now that the foundation stones were ready, all he needed was a suitable location to deploy the formation and officially become a formation master.
However, after glancing at the foundation stone he had just crafted, He Song reconsidered and placed it into his storage bag.
At the moment, he was in the Spirit Builder Pavilion.
If he set up the Spirit Gathering Formation there, he would need to dismantle it and relocate it once Wei Fan returned and He Song vacated the pavilion.
That would be too troublesome.
After some thought, He Song decided to store the foundation stones and wait until he returned home that evening to set up the formation.
Time passed quickly as He Song continued his meditation.
By dusk, he had said his farewells to the others at the Spirit Builder Pavilion and returned to his residence.
In the quiet of his meditation room, He Song reached into his storage bag and retrieved five special spirit stones.
These stones, engraved with formation patterns, were no longer ordinary spirit stones but fully prepared foundation stones.
All he needed to do was place them in their designated positions, link them together to draw upon the forces of heaven and earth, and the formation would be complete.
He Song took a deep breath, adjusting his state to its peak before starting the formation setup.
With one hand, he picked up a foundation stone. Forming a hand seal with his fingers, he directed the stone to fly out, where it landed precisely in the center of the meditation room as though drawn by an invisible force.
He repeated the process with the remaining stones, one by one, forming hand seals and carefully placing each stone in its designated spot.
When all five foundation stones were in place, beams of spiritual light began to emerge from the engraved patterns.
These lights swiftly connected the five stones, forming a mysterious and intricate formation diagram.
This was the unique diagram of the Spirit Gathering Formation.
The purpose of crafting foundation stones was to use the formation patterns within them as conduits, creating this extraordinary formation diagram.
At this point, the formation was on the verge of completion.
He Song only needed to perform the formation activation technique using the intricate formation diagram to channel the forces of heaven and earth, and the Spirit Gathering Formation would be complete.
With the essentials of the Spirit Gathering Formation in mind, He Song began forming seals and casting the formation technique.
The next moment, a bright flash illuminated the once dim meditation room.
Then, as quickly as it appeared, the light vanished, leaving the room as though nothing had occurred.
However, within the room, He Song's face was alight with joy.
After casting the technique, the formation diagram resonated with the forces of heaven and earth. He had successfully set up the Spirit Gathering Formation!
This success marked a significant milestone for He Song: he was now a formation master.
Though he could only create the simplest of formations like the Spirit Gathering Formation, this still qualified him to claim the title of a formation master.
This was not only a transformation of his abilities but also of his status.
By declaring himself a formation master, He Song could command the respect—and envy—of other cultivators.
"Excellent! My path has borne fruit!"
Feeling the gradual increase in spiritual energy concentration within the meditation room, He Song's joy deepened, and his heart surged with exhilaration.
Three long years!
After three years of relentless study and practice, he had finally succeeded in setting up the simplest of formations, the Spirit Gathering Formation.
During this time, He Song had dedicated every moment to studying formation techniques, and now, he was witnessing the fruits of his labor.
However, successfully setting up the formation did not mean he could rest easy.
The thought of potential danger sobered He Song, and his expression turned serious. He quickly began forming seals and casting further adjustments to the formation.
Moments later, after a series of careful calibrations, He Song finally relaxed.
"Good, good. The Spirit Gathering Formation's range can be controlled. As long as I confine the spiritual energy it gathers to the meditation room, I won't risk drawing attention."
With a quiet sigh of relief, He Song reminded himself to stay vigilant.
The identity of a formation master was best kept hidden, to be used solely for his cultivation.
Revealing it to the world would undoubtedly attract countless greedy eyes.
He had no desire to engage in life-and-death struggles with other cultivators.
As someone seeking immortality, he had to maintain the mindset of an immortal aspirant.
Fighting to the death might be acceptable for others seeking a breakthrough, but it was not something he could afford to pursue.
Once his concerns subsided, He Song allowed himself to revel in his accomplishment.
The Spirit Gathering Formation would significantly accelerate his cultivation speed.
This meant his time spent in the Qi Refinement Stage would now be shortened considerably.
For example, while it might have originally taken him five years to break through a stage, with the concentrated spiritual energy of the formation, he could now achieve the same in just four years.
This saved time also ensured he wouldn't attract unwanted suspicion.
After all, He Song had never relied on spirit stones or consumed pills during the early stages of Qi Refinement.
His cultivation progress had been slow and steady, relying solely on absorbing ambient spiritual energy.
Compared to other cultivators with four-element root, He Song's pace was indeed very slow.
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