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Li Hong threw the jade cup in his hand and swiftly moved out, his figure flickering as he appeared in front of Heavenly Torch.
Heavenly Torch was now in the True Form of the Divine Dragon. In the next moment, he reverted to his human form, gestured to Li Hong, and transmitted a message: "Brother, you would never guess, but I am certain someone is following us."
They actually encountered someone?! After three years, finally discovering another presence in this desolate land was truly great news! Li Hong didn't even care whether the person was friend or foe; his Divine Consciousness immediately spread out boundlessly, frantically scanning the surroundings.
Heavenly Torch's expression was serious as he transmitted again: "That person has been stealthily following us and is quite powerful. At first, I thought it was an illusion, but just now, for some reason, that person's aura suddenly fluctuated and completely exposed itself, which I immediately detected. If I'm not mistaken, they have actually been following us for three days, carefully maintaining a distance of about two hundred miles."
Li Hong directed his Divine Consciousness toward that direction. After nearly half an hour, he finally shook his head dejectedly. Heavenly Torch certainly wouldn't lie; there was only one possibility: this person was very strong and had exceptionally clever hiding techniques.
"Is there any way to draw them out?" Li Hong asked quietly.
Heavenly Torch shook his head in confusion and said, "Forget it; I feel bitter in my mouth just thinking about it. I want to go into the Yin Yang Platform and drink some Spirit Lake Water."
Spirit Lake Water! Li Hong's eyes instantly lit up as he pondered, "Of course we should drink Spirit Lake Water, but not inside; we can do it here." Li Hong pointed at the ground beneath him.
In just about ten breaths of time, the sandy ground immediately transformed.
A tall Jade High Couch measuring five zhang appeared out of thin air on the sand. The white jade couch was adorned with a golden shimmering Golden Silk Mat. Li Hong comfortably leaned against the White Jade Pillow while reclining sideways, facing Heavenly Torch who lay on his back opposite him. An Azure Blue Veil with a diameter of over ten zhang floated above their heads, blocking the sand and the murky yellow light that was indistinguishable between day and night.
The two of them comfortably squinted their eyes. A White Jade Basin as large as a tabletop sat between them, filled with Spirit Lake Water rippling with Spiritual Energy. Several white jade cups were placed beside it, and five freshly picked crimson Eternal Spirit Fruits were prominently displayed on the largest White Jade Plate at the edge of the white jade couch.
In the crystal-clear White Jade Plate, the red fist-sized fruits emitted a fragrant aroma, with Five Elements Spiritual Energy steaming and swirling around them. They were covered in thick frost-like Spiritual Energy. From afar, one could see the fiery iridescence of these five fruits. The aroma was so enticing that even Heavenly Torch couldn't help but reach out for one without realizing it.
However, before his hand could touch the fruit, it was stopped by a glare from Li Hong.
This is five Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruits, which bloom and bear fruit for eternity. Consuming them can harmonize the yin and yang, with claims of instant ascension to immortality. In the entire Yin Yang Platform space, there are only twenty fruits on a single tree, and Li Hong intends to reserve them for a greater purpose. If it weren't for wanting to lure out the person who was following, he would never have used these five Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruits. The Heavenly Torch consuming such spiritual fruits would be a complete waste.
The Heavenly Torch felt at ease, chuckling as he scooped up Spirit Lake Water and drank it heartily, exclaiming loudly, "This is indeed the Five Elements Spirit Lake's celestial water. Not only does it taste great, but it also enhances my power." He gulped down half a vat in no time.
Li Hong smiled as he watched the Heavenly Torch drink, but his Divine Consciousness remained focused two hundred miles away, carefully observing for any unusual activity.
Nothing. There was still no sign of abnormality. This person was incredibly patient. It should be noted that this was the heart of the desert, surrounded by countless miles of arid wasteland; not to mention water, even a hint of Spiritual Energy was absent. Any immortal would surely covet the Spirit Lake Water and the eternal Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruits. Yet this person remained unmoved.
After performing this act for over half an hour without any response from the individual, Li Hong grew impatient. With a quick thought, he decided to take the remaining half vat of Spirit Lake Water and jumped onto the sand, pouring it over his head with gusto. He immediately retracted the white jade couch and all belongings back into the Yin Yang Platform space and swiftly retreated.
However, the two did not leave; Li Hong instantly summoned the Eight Formation Flag and hid with the Heavenly Torch inside it, continuing to monitor quietly from the side.
Suddenly, Li Hong's body trembled.
On the flat, mirror-like sand surface, a small circular sand dune with a diameter of one foot suddenly rose up right where the Spirit Lake Water had been poured. The person hidden in the sand was desperately absorbing the Spirit Lake Water, and soon enough, that slight trace of moisture vanished completely.
"Now's our chance!" Li Hong and Heavenly Torch instantly emerged from the Eight Formation Flag, silently forming hand seals. The Eight Formation Flag transformed from one into ten and then into a hundred; instantly, one hundred and eight identical yellow flags appeared in place, continuously intertwining and rotating. The space around them became stagnant as the Eight Formation Flag completely sealed off this area of land along with the Underground.
"Now you can't escape!" Li Hong sneered before shouting loudly, "Come out! Or don't blame me for being rude!"
With an iridescent flash, Lingyi was summoned and soared high into the air, aiming at that small circular sand dune.
The small sand dune initially remained still but suddenly darted to the left like a startled rabbit. However, the Eight Formation Flag activated instantly; its formation continuously intertwined to block off all escape routes for the person deeply hidden within the dune.
Seeing that path blocked, the person inside immediately shifted right, then forward, and then left again. Their speed increased rapidly until they were moving so fast that they were almost untraceable, quickly surpassing the formation created by the Eight Formation Flag!
In just a moment, the person found the Life Gate. When they discovered the Eight Formation Flag and attempted to change the formation again, they swiftly broke free. In the blink of an eye, only endless yellow sand lay before them, and the person's presence had vanished like a yellow crane.
Li Hong was astonished; it was incredible! They had actually managed to break out of the Eight Formation Flag's arrangement!
It should be noted that the Eight Formation Flag consists of one thousand and eighty configurations. Once activated, the eight doors of Rest, Life, Injury, Du, Scene, Death, Shock, and Open continuously rotate. It is practically impossible for anyone in the world to predict the next change at that moment when it is about to transform! Even Li Hong himself had only just begun to glimpse the path of formations, merely able to activate this one thousand and eighty configurations through mastering the Eight Formation Flag and Spirit Tool Calf.
This person was undoubtedly a master of formations!
It is said that the Eight Formations of Qimen Dunjia were created by Zhuge Kongming. However, Li Hong knew that the history of the Eight Formation Flag predates Zhuge Kongming by ten times. This meant that Zhuge Kongming must have learned from some Ancient God who excelled in formations. The person before him could break out of the Eight Formation Flag's arrangement in such a short time; could it be that he was an Ancestor skilled in the Eight Formation Diagram, perhaps an ancient immortal?
The more Li Hong thought about it, the more likely it seemed. If this truly was the Immortal Realm, then this ancient immortal capable of breaking the Eight Formation Flag was certainly not ordinary; he must have heard of his name.
One of the Ancestors of Zhao Zhen Sect, Xuanyuan Huangdi, was said to be proficient in formations; could it possibly be him? Or perhaps Taihao Fuxi, who created Bagua? Or Chen Tuan, the Old Ancestor Mr. Xiyi?
Li Hong found these names astonishing; each one resonated throughout the mortal realm like thunder. But how could such figures have fallen to spying and tracking over merely a bit of Spirit Lake Water spilled into the sand? The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. However, Li Hong had already begun to respect this person because being able to break the Eight Formation Flag proved that he indeed had a significant connection with great opportunities from the lower realms.
After some thought, Li Hong filled a White Jade Jar with Spirit Lake Water and placed it on the sand. He then took out a Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruit and soaked it inside before calling out loudly: "Senior, I was rude earlier! This Spirit Lake Water and this Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruit are my apologies! I will return for the White Jade Basin in a day. I absolutely dare not disturb you again."
The surroundings fell silent. Li Hong said no more; he set down the White Jade Basin and left with Heavenly Torch.
This action held deep meaning for Li Hong; it wasn't that he couldn't part with the White Jade Jar but rather that he wanted to use this method to establish contact with this senior expert in formations.
A day later, when Li Hong returned to the original spot, he found that while the White Jade Basin remained, both the Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruit and Spirit Lake Water had completely disappeared.
Indeed, this person had been hidden nearby all along, having clearly heard his words and left behind the White Jade Basin as promised.
Li Hong and Heavenly Torch continued to fly in an unknown direction, whether south or elsewhere, seemingly unfazed. Every ten days, Li Hong would leave behind a jar of Spirit Lake Water, which contained neither the precious Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruit nor anything else, but would include a sprig or half a stalk of celestial herb. Each time, after a day, he would return to find the White Jade Basin still there, but the water and herbs inside had vanished.
This continued for three months. Starting from the fourth month, Li Hong began writing in the sand next to the White Jade Basin. Initially, he wrote simple greetings, then inquired about the situation in the celestial realm. When he received no response, he began to express his own difficulties and indicated that he wanted to ask for directions.
After several attempts without any reply, on the tenth try, a three-foot-long arrow appeared next to the White Jade Basin, pointing clearly in one direction.
Given that he was now in a desolate place, Li Hong was eager to follow the direction indicated by the arrow. He and Heavenly Torch flew toward where the arrow pointed. Every ten days, the arrow would appear again, continuously adjusting their course.
A whole year passed in this manner. After a year of being guided by this strange individual through such an unusual method, Li Hong finally saw a distant cloud of sand rising up, accompanied by human voices and beast roars, stretching for over ten miles. It turned out to be a large group of people traversing the desert.
Li Hong was overjoyed but did not rush over immediately. Instead, he placed another Frosted Jade Vermilion Fruit and a jar of Spirit Lake Water on the ground and called out loudly, "Thank you for your guidance, senior! I will go find someone now; I assume you do not wish to accompany me. The White Jade Basin is a gift for you as a memento. If fate allows, I will surely repay your kindness in the future."
Li Hong bowed deeply and turned to quickly chase after the group with Heavenly Torch.
After they left, a small sand dune emerged from the surface of the sand and swiftly approached the large jar before stopping beside it.
A hand suddenly reached out from the sand and touched the edge of the White Jade Jar. This hand was as white as jade with long fingers that resembled those of a woman. The jade hand grasped the jar and instantly disappeared along with it. Shortly after, a gentle breeze swept by, erasing all traces on the sandy surface. The vast expanse of yellow sand remained smooth as a mirror.
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