Chapter 119: Supreme-Quality Spirit Herb


    This was actually a formation called Commanding Mountains and Rivers Formation, and it concealed this particr valley while drawing upon the Demonic Qi of the mountain below, which served as the formations roots. Like any other ordinary formation, this one also had eight passagesalso known as doors or entranceswhich formed its foundation. They were categorized into three fortuitous passages of preamble, leisure, and growth; three misfortunate passages of death, fear, and injury; and two remaining neutral passages of mundanity and terrain.


    If someone who had entered the formation was able to identify the precise locations for each of these eight passages, theyd be able to use predictions and calctions to decipher the formations pattern and rotations. With this, they would be able to avoid any misfortunate passages in advance and roam freely within the formation without being harmed.


    That being said, the first step of identifying each of these eight passages locations was extremely difficult. The eight passages formed the foundation of the formation, and as such they were usually well hidden inside the formation itself. Furthermore, the locations of these passages would constantly shift ording to the time of day, sunlight, changes in the surrounding environment, and a variety of other factors. Even the same person who had ced the formation in the first ce might find it difficult to locate all of these passages without the help of a formation-specific map, to say nothing of those who happened upon the foundation by chance and were trying to break inside using only their eyes and calctions without prior knowledge.


    Only once a person had located all eight passages would they then be able to determine the rotational pattern of the formation itself and finally break into it to move freely within. The golden crow did have quite an advanced level of understanding in regards to the methods used for a formations calctions, but this particr formationa three-turn formation linked to the surroundingndscapehad been left behind by a master cultivator in the Foundation Stage; the eight passages changed so often that it was extremely difficult to find even a hint. It was for this very reason that the crow had tried for the past month yet didnt find sess.


    However, Fang Xing had been able to identify all eight passages with his [Book of Revtion]. It was as though by referencing the book about the formation, he had suddenly be a formations master himself who hade across the work of a new student. No matter how hard a student tries to hide the eight passageways, a master will always see through it with a single nce.


    Once all eight of these doors had been identified, the next step was of course to calcte its rotational patterns, which was much easier.


    At first, Fang Xing wasnt certain that what he saw was correct, and so the golden crow had been thrown into these doors for testing purposes. Some seven or eight trialster, Fang Xing finally believed that the judgment of the [Book of Revtion] was indeed correct, and he finally pulled the golden crow back out. By then, the crow had stopped cursingor making any noise altogether, reallyand a closer look revealed why; the crow had already passed out from terror, his body trembling with only the whites of his eyes showing.


    Fang Xing poured some of the spirit wine from his gourd onto the golden crows head. The crow finally returned to his senses before crying out, Its better that you just let me die now. This is too scary.


    Fang Xingughed. How was that scary? Arent youpletely unharmed right now?


    The golden crow was stumped for a moment as he studied himself. Aside from where Fang Xing had plucked his feathers, there really were no other signs of injury. Relieved, he then replied, What you said was true? You really know exactly where the eight doors are?


    Fang Xing squatted down next to him and answered with excitement, Thats right. Lets make a deal: Ill tell you the doors locations and you calcte the pattern?


    The golden crow shifted his eyes back and forth while swallowing some of his saliva. Are you absolutely sure you can see the doors? Any small mistake would mean huge trouble.


    How about I throw you inside for another try?


    The golden crow jumped up. No need! But only under one condition! he hastily answered.


    Fang Xing smirked. What condition?


    The golden crow shifted his eyes once again, thinking it through for a moment. Everything we find inside the cave, I take half!


    Fang Xing answered without any dy, Ok!


    Seeing how quickly Fang Xing had agreed, the golden crow actually felt a sense of hesitation. Swear on it, then!


    Fang Xing held up a hand. I, Yu Sanliang, swear that I shall do as I say or I shall be struck by all five bolts of lightning from the heavens! he promised.


    With this, the golden crow could no longer say anything further on the matter. He blinked his eyes and said with some unwillingness, Then lets go! Just as they were about to take the first step into the smog, however, the crow considered something. Are you really called Yu Sanliang?


    Fang Xing impatiently kicked the crow inside. Just shut up and go!


    The boy and crow entered the thick smog andonce insidethere wasnt much more the golden crow could do. When Fang Xing was still outside the formation, hed been able to pull the crow out with the snare; however, now that both of them were inside, the only safe way out would be to learn the formations patterns. Hardening his courage, the crow held up one of his talons while keeping himself steady with the other foot on the ground. Tell me the locations of the eight doors now.


    Knowing how dangerous the formation was, Fang Xing did not dare to be careless either. He activated the [Book of Revtion] and responded with the locations of the passageways, all while the golden crow began his calctions. The crow waved and pinched his talons and wings while rolling his eyes like a master fortune teller, and although those who were more aware would recognize that he was calcting the formations rotational patterns, to those who werent, it would look as though the crow was having a seizure.


    After a few moments, the golden crow suddenly opened his eyes and spoke a series of clear instructions: Ten meters to the left, turn right, then four and a half meters before jumping up ten meters. Then turn right again.


    Fang Xings gaze firmed as he held the crow up and followed the instructions precisely. He did not feelfortable separating from the golden crow while inside the formation, particrly since the crow could decide to act against him by giving false coordinates or calctions. As a result, not only was Fang Xing holding onto the crow the entire way, but the [Book of Revtion] had been activated to its fullest, and Fang Xing would only move forward after confirming that the next step was not one of the three passages of misfortune. Even if it meant wasting a little more Qi than usual, it was always better to be safe rather than sorry.


    That being said, Fang Xing really didnt need to worry. Although the golden crow might be a slippery character, he didnt dare to y any tricks right now. At this moment, both of them were inside the formation, and the crow had to rely on Fang Xing as well in order to determine the exact locations of the eight passageways. If anything were to happen to Fang Xing right now, the crow wouldnt be able to get out safely, either.


    Like this, the boy and crows journey inside the formation continued surprisingly smoothly. After enough time to burn a stick of incense had passed, the pair had already entered deep into the formation, and the thick smog in front of them thinned to reveal a cavern entrance.


    The golden crow let out a long sigh of relief. This is where the door of terrain is located. Most of the Qi has likelye from this cave, he said with sparkling eyes.


    Fang Xing already knew this even without the crows words. On the cavern entrances stone door, there were seven small holes patterned after The Big Dipper constetion, and faint hints of purple mist could be seening out from these holesa sign that there were extremely rare spirit herbs growing inside. The Qi and the very faint mist that Fang Xing had been able to see within the smog must have alsoe from this ce.


    Hidden so well. This must be some kind of treasure. Fang Xing forced down his overwhelming excitement and took out his [Saber of Azure Dragon]. With a softmand, he activated an abnormal force within the sabers de and aimed the weapon at the holes in the stone door. The stone door was broken into pieces with a bam after being sliced open by the saber, and a thick cloud of purple mist began to drift out. The Qi inside was so pure and concentrated that Fang Xing could even taste it after a single breath, and all of his pores seemed topletely open up in wee of such a pleasant encounter.


    Holy sh*t, there must be something good both Fang Xing and the golden crow agreed in unison, their eyes glistening towards the interior of the cave.


    Beyond the broken stone door was a stone stairway that extended somewhere underground, and the sweet scent of medicinal herbs came from its depths. After a short moment of observation to rule out potential danger and additional formations, both Fang Xing and the golden crow immediately vanished inside. From the looks of it, it seemed that the crow was more anxious about what was inside than even Fang Xing was.


    Once theyd stepped off the stone staircase and made a left turn, they went through a narrow passageway a hundred feet long to find a stone room in front of them. It was then that both of them were left dumbfounded, the silence breaking when one of them audibly swallowed their saliva.


    Oh my mother of lord, Im gonna be rich. The golden crow suddenly let out a cry of excitement and dashed towards the stone room. However, he soon felt a tightening sensation on his neck as Fang Xing grasped onto the [Immortals Snare] and dragged him back. As if that wasnt enough, Fang Xing then tied the crow up like a rice dumpling once again; nevermind his talons and wings, the crow couldnt even move his neck.


    It was only then that Fang Xing let out a loudughter of relief and pped his hands in joy.


    What did you tie me up for? Are you going to take everything for yourself? the golden crow cried out as he tried to escape.


    Fang Xing justughed. Dont just doubt my character without even getting to know me. I just wanted to have a look first! With that, he stopped speaking and walked past the golden crow.


    Inside was a pile of jade stones shaped as a long tform, almost like a tomb, with an item simr to a flower pot atop it. The pot was filled with a fine-looking yet dense ck soil, and inside grew a foot-tall purple nt with three small blossoms and seven leaves. It was absolutely certain that the purple mist came from this nt and that it was the treasure of this ce. With a deep inhale, Fang Xing focused his attention on the nt and activated the [Book of Revtion].


    When Fang Xing had been training with Bai Qianzhang away from the Qing-Yun Sect, he had managed to learn how to use the [Book of Revtion] smoothly and with ease. After using up a tenth of his Qi, the information on the nt soon appeared in his mind.


    Purple Mist Orchid. Mid-quality with one blossom of flower; high quality with paired blossoms; supreme quality with three blossoms. Can be used to craft Foundation Pellet, Upper Spirit Pellet, Purple Earth-Mother Pellet


    Once Fang Xing digested all of the information from the appraisal, his eyes immediately grew round.


    This was actually a supreme-quality spirit herb used to craft a Foundation Pellet.