609: Chapter 609 Flow

"I must study the long-distance space teleportation Formation thoroughly; it might be of great use in the future!"

A long-distance space teleportation Formation was far more than just a means of saving a bit of time.

Back then, if the Beast Taming Sect could have constructed a teleportation Formation from their Main Mountain to the Southern Border, they wouldn't have needed years of preparation; they could have continuously sent Cultivators over in a short period.

The spoils of war they obtained wouldn't have needed to be shared with the Azure Profound Sect either, as they could have been sent directly back to the Main Mountain via the teleportation Formation.

Without the limitation of distance, the Southern Border Beast Taming Sect wouldn't be an isolated enclave, but a core territory of the Sect that could be controlled at any time.

"I wonder what the Spiritual Qi consumption and the wear and tear would be like for a long-distance teleportation Formation built with primordial void marrow stones?"

Liu Xuan was already a top-tier Rank 4 Formation Master. He had previously built a short-distance teleportation Formation in Biyou City and had even comprehended the Great Dao of Space himself, so constructing a long-distance one shouldn't be difficult.

A teleportation Formation couldn't be built in a short time. Liu Xuan put away the primordial void marrow stone and looked at a mysterious Talisman outlined by Immortal Qi in his Sea of Consciousness.

"Rank 5 Low Grade Talisman Master experience... if only it were Rank 5 Low Grade Formation Master experience!" Liu Xuan thought greedily.

For the development of a Family, a Formation Master was naturally more valuable.

"But it seems to be about the same; anyway, with my current cultivation, I can't fully accept a complete Rank 5 Legacy."

Pushing those thoughts aside, with a thought from Liu Xuan, the mysterious Talisman in his Sea of Consciousness transformed into countless dense Talisman lines and merged into his mind.

"Hiss—"

The familiar feeling of dizziness washed over him. Various complex and mysterious runes emerged in Liu Xuan's vision, as if he himself had turned into a rune, merging into an ocean of Talismans.

Buzz—

A vertical line of white light lit up at the center of Liu Xuan's brow. If one looked closely, they would see that it was filled with dense, countless tiny seal characters.

Half a day later.

Liu Xuan suddenly opened his eyes. His pupils were also filled with runes so complex that a single glance would make one dizzy.

"Rank 5 Talismans can directly manipulate the Laws of Heaven and Earth, and even write one's own Laws to a certain extent, making it so that the Talisman's activation is like a divine decree!"

"Although my cultivation isn't enough to support drawing Rank 5 Talismans for now, the difficulty of drawing low-level Talismans has been greatly reduced for me. I don't even need to follow fixed drawing methods; the Talisman forms as soon as the thought arises."

With the primordial void marrow stone and the Rank 5 Low Grade Talisman Saint Legacy, Liu Xuan had to study the long-distance teleportation Formation while also familiarizing himself with the Talisman Legacy, suddenly becoming quite busy.

...

Half a year later.

In the backyard of the Liu residence.

Liu Xuan used an ordinary leaf from Peach Blossom's true body as Talisman paper to draw a Rank 3 Instant Shift Talisman, casually gifting it to a songstress from the Joyous Union Sect beside him.

The women Liu Xiaowan brought into the Liu residence were all talented. Though this songstress wasn't stunningly beautiful, her voice was like heavenly music—so melodious and haunting that it lingered in the soul.

The moment she opened her mouth, Liu Xuan felt her appearance had moved up a notch. Since he had been under a lot of pressure lately, this songstress had become his new favorite.

"Husband is so amazing! You drew a Rank 3 Space Talisman so casually; I've never seen such a powerful Talisman Revered Master."

The songstress Wen Ningfei not only had a beautiful voice but also provided great emotional value, showering Liu Xuan with praise.

"You don't even need Talisman paper; you can draw a Rank 3 Space Talisman on a leaf. Just how high is Husband's Realm?!"

"About three or four stories high~" Liu Xuan reached out and pulled Wen Ningfei into his arms, laughing. "Talismans aren't my main strength; your husband has even more impressive skills."

Just as he was about to have her perform a song, Xiao Shuang's voice came from outside the courtyard: "Husband, True Monarch Gao Qian from the Academy is anxious to see you. She's already at the backyard entrance."

"Gao Qian?"

"Is this woman coming to seduce me again?"

His interest in listening to music instantly vanished. Liu Xuan patted Wen Ningfei's shoulder to comfort her, then stood up and left the courtyard.

At the courtyard entrance, Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang were dressed in identical clothes. They bowed as soon as they saw him.

Both twin sisters had already reached Foundation Establishment and looked even more adorable.

Although the two sisters still couldn't match the top beauties in the courtyard in terms of looks, they had been with Liu Xuan the longest, and he had grown accustomed to their personal service.

Beauty is often subjective; emotional factors significantly influence one's perception of it.

Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang were reliable and had pleasant personalities. After so many years together, their position in Liu Xuan's heart was higher than most of the women in the backyard.

"In the future, you don't have to wait outside. Just come in and see me directly." Liu Xuan reached out and pulled both of them close, giving each a kiss on the cheek.

Da Shuang lowered her head and said nothing, but Xiao Shuang smiled and said, "No! The rules must be followed."

Liu Xuan chuckled and flicked her smooth forehead. "Following the rules too strictly will only make you lose out."

"I'm not afraid of losing out!" Xiao Shuang covered her forehead, slightly raising her chin.

Liu Xuan said no more and led the sisters toward the inner courtyard entrance.

"Fellow Daoist Gao, long time no see!" Liu Xuan cupped his hands in greeting to True Monarch Gao Qian at the courtyard entrance, but he had no intention of inviting her in.

Liu Xuan had seen plenty of seduction tactics from ordinary women. He was actually more interested in someone proper like Gao Qian, wanting to see how far she could go.

Gao Qian, however, was in no mood for nonsense. She directly threw him a Jade Slip and said indifferently, "Take a look at this first!"

Liu Xuan gave Gao Qian a puzzled look, then sent out a strand of Divine Sense to check the Jade Slip.

A moment later, his expression changed drastically. His entire aura transformed from that of a lazy playboy into a young powerhouse who had long held a high position.

Gao Qian was slightly dazed. A serious Liu Xuan possessed both the vitality of a young Prodigy and the authority of someone in power. Most importantly, he was so handsome... she felt a flutter in her heart.

Unfortunately, Liu Xuan didn't have the slightest thought of romance right now. He held the Jade Slip and questioned seriously, "Is this matter true?!"

Gao Qian's eyes returned to normal, and she nodded. "The news was passed down by Revered Master; how could it be false?"

"The Azure Profound Sect will likely take action soon as well. If you don't believe it, why not send someone to verify?"

Liu Xuan thought about it; Lady Yaoguang wouldn't lie to him about this, and she had no reason to, because it was simply too incredible!

The content of the Jade Slip was simple: there were anomalies in the Southern Border. The Dao Court would be sending Cultivators to investigate and would also dispatch an army of Cultivators to support the Azure Profound Sect.

The reason was also simple, and Lady Yaoguang had stated it directly in the Jade Slip.

The Dao Court's Bureau of Astronomy had observed signs of Spiritual Qi from the Eastern Sea and Western Desert regions flowing and converging toward the Southern Border. They suspected a major upheaval might occur in the Southern Border and were preparing in advance.

"No way!"

"It's only been peaceful for a few years, and we're going to war again?!"

According to Lady Yaoguang, if the trend of Spiritual Qi flow remained unchanged, the Southern Border might nurture Spiritual Veins of a higher grade than the ancestral veins of the Central State Dao Court in a few hundred years, which would inevitably change the global situation.

"Spiritual Qi from the Eastern Sea and Western Desert is converging toward the Southern Border... but why?"

"It couldn't be because of me, could it?"

Liu Xuan's heart tightened, and his expression became even grimmer!