Chapter 127: A Past Life’s Destiny

"Great Master Gong, with your Formation Dao cultivation, it shouldn't be difficult for you to set up this Seven-Colored Falling Immortal Formation, right?"

"Of course! Great Master Gong is one of the top Formation Great Masters in our Congyun Sea."

"Exactly! Didn't you see that Great Master Gong personally handles the maintenance of the Formations every year?"

The group of young Cultivators chattered, becoming a noisy mess.

Great Master Gong, however, stroked his beard and smiled, a smug look on his face.

"A Formation Great Master, huh?" Li Fan's heart stirred when he saw this scene.

He had almost forgotten someone's dying wish.

His expression immediately turned serious, and he called out from a distance, "Senior, are you Great Master Gong?"

The long-bearded Cultivator was slightly startled, then turned his head to look at Li Fan.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly hidden.

He smiled and said, "I am Gong Boyu. May I ask who you are, little friend?"

Li Fan's face was filled with excitement: "I am Li Fan. Great Master Gong, I've finally found you! It was truly difficult to meet you!"

Gong Boyu was a little embarrassed, but he patiently asked, "May I know why little friend is looking for me?"

Li Fan sighed, his face full of emotion: "I was entrusted by someone!"

"My friend He Zhenghao, before his death, had a volume of Detailed Explanation of the Hundred Vein Array Chart…"

Li Fan's words were cut short by Gong Boyu, who interrupted him with intense emotion.

"What? You are Fellow Daoist He's friend? He still has Formation writings left with you?" Gong Boyu's expression was strange, as if disbelieving, yet also pleasantly surprised.

His figure flickered, appearing beside Li Fan.

Li Fan only felt his shoulder being grabbed in an instant, and then the scenery in his vision changed.

When he reacted again, he was already in front of a tilted cubic building.

This cubic building seemed to be entirely made of some kind of metal, reflecting a cold, clear light under the sun.

"Come with me," Gong Boyu said to Li Fan, then walked into the building.

Li Fan followed him inside.

His surroundings darkened. The seemingly tall building on the outside was actually just a cramped small space inside.

Just as Li Fan found it strange, he suddenly felt a tremor beneath his feet, and the square space they were in seemed to move.

Then the walls and floor became transparent. Li Fan then realized that the space inside seemed to be divided into countless independent small cubes.

Each cube moved rapidly along a certain trajectory, and faintly, busy figures of Cultivators could be seen inside.

After a period of time, as if bumping into something, the small cube they were in also stopped.

The seamless connection was completed in an instant, and the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.

The space they were in expanded several times, with several tables and chairs placed inside, seemingly a reception area for guests.

Inviting Li Fan to sit, Gong Boyu asked with a smile, "May I borrow the volume of Detailed Explanation of the Hundred Vein Array Chart that little friend mentioned, for a look?"

Li Fan had no objection.

The message in the Jade Slip left by He Zhenghao had long been deleted by him, and he had then copied several spares. At this moment, Li Fan took out one from his storage ring and handed it over.

He said with some emotion, "Before Fellow Daoist He set off to explore the Immortal Cave, fearing that he might encounter misfortune and that his life's work would be buried, he entrusted the Detailed Explanation of the Hundred Vein Array Chart to me. He instructed that if he died, I should hand it over to Great Master Gong. He hopes you can complete this unfinished detailed array chart for him."

Gong Boyu carefully read the Jade Slip, his expression sometimes amazed, sometimes puzzled.

After a long while, he carefully put away the Jade Slip and said to Li Fan, "Alas, although Fellow Daoist He's cultivation was a bit low, his talent in the Dao of Formations is truly admirable. What a pity…"

"Heaven envies heroic geniuses!"

Immediately, he solemnly said to Li Fan, "Don't worry, I will do my utmost to complete it. I will certainly not let Fellow Daoist He's work gather dust."

Then, he handed Li Fan a communication spirit talisman: "I will notify you as soon as it's completed. At that time, I will also give you a copy."

After pondering for a moment, Gong Boyu added, "This Detailed Explanation of the Hundred Vein Array Chart is of great help to our Strategy Formation Hall. Some of the novel insights in it have greatly benefited even me."

"You went through so much trouble to bring it to me, which is a meritorious deed. I will transfer 20,000 Contribution Points to you shortly."

Li Fan didn't expect such an unexpected gain and quickly thanked him.

Watching Gong Boyu immerse himself in He Zhenghao's work again, Li Fan was about to leave when he discovered an awkward problem.

He didn't know how to leave.

So, he could only disturb Gong Boyu again.

"You don't understand even a bit of the Dao of Formations?"

Gong Boyu asked in surprise.

Then he pulled out another Jade Slip: "These are the basic introductory courses for Formations in our Strategy Formation Hall. You can study them in your spare time. When Fellow Daoist He's work is completed in the future, you won't be completely ignorant."

"Remember, do not spread it externally."

"You may go now!"

With that, he waved his hand.

Li Fan only felt a tremor beneath his feet, and the surrounding space detached, reforming into a three-dimensional small cube.

It moved quickly in the direction he came from.

Soon, it brought him back to the entrance of the Strategy Formation Hall.

Walking out of this distinctly designed building, Li Fan looked up again.

"There are still more than ten years. I hope you can complete it in time."

Returning to the Myriad Profound Mirror, he took out the Jade Slip given by Gong Boyu and looked at it, a joyful expression appearing on his face.

Compared to the various introductory books on Formations available on the market, the content taught in this Jade Slip progressed from shallow to deep, layer by layer.

Moreover, it was clearly organized and extremely detailed.

From basic theory to practical Formation deployment, it was as if someone was teaching him hand-in-hand.

In his previous life on Taian Island, Li Fan had also tried to set up a seawater purification Formation.

But even for such a simple Formation, Li Fan had spent almost half a month.

The Dao of Formations was truly too complex.

Relying solely on self-study made it genuinely difficult to get started.

However, with this Jade Slip, it would be much easier.

In the ancient Cultivation World, it would at least be considered half a true inheritance.

After all, the content in this Jade Slip couldn't be bought even with Contribution Points.

"Good, good, good! Fellow Daoist He, you're truly still shining and contributing even after death!"

Li Fan's spirit was invigorated, and he said 'good' three times in a row.

Immediately, he calmed his mind and began to study eagerly.

Lost in the mysteries of Formations, he was unaware of the passage of time.

He didn't know how long had passed until he was awakened by a faint spiritual premonition in his heart.

Checking the time, it was already anchor year 18.

"Studying Formations consumes even more time than cultivating," Li Fan couldn't help but inwardly click his tongue.

In his perception, only a few days had passed.

"But why was I suddenly awakened?"

Li Fan frowned, and past events flashed through his mind one by one.

…

"Three years ago, my sister was taken away by a passing Immortal Master who took a liking to her. At first, she would send people to deliver messages to us, assuring us of her safety. But later, we never heard from her again."

So it was this matter!

Li Fan suddenly understood.