542: Preparation before taking action, Lu Hao’s contemplation!

Yang Yuansi didn't even lift his head, his gaze still fixed on the Formation Plate, a hint of teasing in his calm voice:

"Heh heh... I wonder who it was, who didn't listen to my advice before and insisted on venturing into that forbidden land, only to be trapped for five hundred years! If I hadn't spent all my family's wealth to beg the master to personally save him, you'd probably still be drinking the northwest wind in that forbidden land!"

When Qu Hongkai heard this, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face. He scratched his head, but quickly retorted with his neck stiff:

"So what?!"

"Do you still remember the Tomb of Changling? You kept saying that place was strange and absolutely wouldn't let me go. But if I hadn't forced you to go in with me, would you have obtained this Half-Immortal Artifact?"

Yang Yuansi looked up, a gentle smile on his face, but his tone was very serious:

"A Half-Immortal Artifact can always be found if you have enough time. But if your life is gone, then truly everything is gone."

"A Cultivator should have a Dao Heart that is brave and unyielding!"

Qu Hongkai rolled his eyes and said with some agitation:

"Always being so cautious like you, who knows how many Opportunities you've missed! It's a wonder you've been able to Cultivate to your current Realm!"

"A Cultivator should have a Dao Heart that is even more cautious!"

Yang Yuansi wasn't annoyed. He slowly raised his eyes and met Qu Hongkai's gaze:

"Always rushing in recklessly like you, who knows how many crises you've fallen into! It's a wonder you've lived to this day!"

The two were at loggerheads, refusing to back down, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became tense.

But the next second, both of them paused simultaneously, then burst into hearty laughter.

"Hahaha! That's why they say we're brothers in life and death; even our arguments are so in sync!"

Qu Hongkai waved his hand, no longer arguing. He clearly agreed with Yang Yuansi's idea and sat down cross-legged in the corner of the room:

"Alright, alright, you hurry up and get your methods sorted. I'll Cultivate for a bit. Call me when you're done."

"Naturally. Go Cultivate quickly; don't disturb me inscribing the Formation Plate!"

Yang Yuansi nodded, staring at the Formation Plate again, continuing his work... Another day passed, and Yang Yuansi, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes. A hint of fatigue flashed in his eyes, but it was also accompanied by an uncontainable excitement.

In his hand, he held a palm-sized Formation Plate, intricately carved with complex patterns, with spiritual light faintly flowing!

It was precisely the Half-Immortal Rank Formation, the Dragon-Trapping Sky-Locking Formation!

Once this Formation was activated, it could instantly form a massive cage, primarily used for trapping and restraining enemies. Even if he and Qu Hongkai were trapped within it, it would be extremely difficult to break free.

Yang Yuansi stretched, rubbing his sore wrists, then took out a new piece of Materials from his Storage Pouch and began carving another Formation Plate.

He specialized in the Dao of Formations, and his usual combat methods largely relied on various Formations. He could activate a peerless grand Formation in an instant.

However, the creation of a Formation Plate was extremely taxing on his energy, especially a Half-Immortal Rank Formation Plate. It not only required precious Materials but also demanded the consumption of his own essence blood to engrave the core patterns.

Moreover, the more Advanced the Formation Plate, the more unstable its fluctuations and the harder it was to preserve.

Therefore, Yang Yuansi usually carried mostly low-Rank Formation Plates, with at most one or two Half-Immortal Rank Formation Plates.

But this time, to ensure the operation was foolproof, he decided to make several more Half-Immortal Rank Formation Plates.

Time flowed like water, and another ten days passed in a blink.

During this period, Lu Hao's Personal Disciples, relying on the Heavenly Dao Blessings Lu Hao had previously secured for them, saw their cultivation progress skyrocket like a rocket.

Mu Siyuan was already at the Yang Solidification Ninth Level, just one step away from the Supreme Realm. Now, his spiritual Qi surged around him, subtly showing signs of an impending Breakthrough to the Ascension Realm!

Dugu Litian was not to be outdone; his cultivation had reached the Yang Solid Sixth Stage, and the Dark Evil Spirit (Netherfiend Qi) flowing within his body became increasingly sharp!

Yin Xiaotong had also successfully achieved a Breakthrough not long ago, entering the Yang Solid First Stage. Although her cultivation was still shallow, for her age, reaching such a Realm was truly the mark of an Advanced Cultivator, an astonishing feat.

Even in the Upper Realm, very few people could achieve it!

Since her last time Undergoing Tribulation to the Void Realm in one go, Su Lin Yun had been accumulating strength. Two days ago, she finally chose to assault the Yang Shi Realm!

Again, multiple tribulations descended simultaneously. She successfully endured them with her tenacious will and the secret techniques taught by Lu Hao, and her cultivation directly leaped to the Yang Solid Fourth Stage.

Only Lan Xiaoying's cultivation progress was slightly slower, as she couldn't enjoy the ten-thousand-fold cultivation acceleration brought by Lu Hao's System.

But Lu Hao had never cared about her cultivation, and Lan Xiaoying herself didn't care at all.

For her, her greatest wish in this life was to always be by Lu Hao's side, to take care of every little detail in his life, and to do what she should behind the scenes.

As for the strength of her cultivation... with Lu Hao around, who could possibly harm her?

She always believed that as long as Lu Hao was by her side, she possessed the strongest shield in the world.

And the Demonic Thought's progress was even more terrifying; his cultivation directly soared to the Half-Immortal Realm, his strength already comparable to the former Holy Lord.

But no matter how his cultivation improved, his personality remained unchanged. He was still carefree and jovial all day long, completely lacking the composure and majesty expected of a Half-Immortal expert.

As the Disciples' cultivation continued to improve, Lu Hao's cultivation also rose accordingly.

During this period, he had newly comprehended one hundred more Great Dao, bringing his comprehension progress to over four hundred, though his Realm still remained at "One-Source Supreme."

Even so, Lu Hao was quite satisfied with this speed.

At this rate, in a few more years, he would be able to gather three thousand Great Dao and assault the Immortal Realm!

Immortal... how distant that word seemed before, but now Lu Hao was about to achieve it!

But suddenly, a worry arose in his heart, making him frown.

The Disciples' rapid progress could not be sustained indefinitely.

All of this was because he had helped the Eastern Region re-establish its Origin Core, which attracted a large amount of Heavenly Dao Blessings.

Now, the Heavenly Dao Blessings within the Hunyuan Pagoda were almost depleted, which meant that his Disciples' cultivation speed would slow down again.

Lu Hao was unwilling to see this happen.

For ordinary Cultivators, Heavenly Dao Blessings were a rare Opportunity, and many Cultivators would even prefer not to have Heavenly Dao Blessings. After all, Heavenly Dao Blessings were often accompanied by Lightning Tribulations, and each Lightning Tribulation was a severe test of a Cultivator's life, a nightmare for countless Cultivators!

"Lightning Tribulation... Heavenly Dao Blessings..."

Lu Hao muttered to himself, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the table.