As Xiang Yu returned to the spirit vein, he wasted no time and began his practice. With time growing short, he decided against focusing too heavily on talisman making, which had already reached an impressive level. Instead, he crafted just a handful of talismans to accumulate some experience points—enough to ensure the system wouldn’t double nothing during the upcoming reset.
His attention then shifted entirely to formation making. Having reached exactly one hundred points, he needed just fifty more to breakthrough to the next stage. This advancement would grant him the ability to craft formations capable of defending against Golden Core cultivators and even launching attacks powerful enough to threaten Nascent Soul experts.
Though his fingers itched to attempt crafting the upgraded sixth-grade explosion talisman, that project would have to wait. Following his earlier decision, Xiang Yu concentrated his efforts on refining attacking formations. By the time dinner approached, he had managed—with considerable effort—to create two complete attacking formations.
Satisfied with his progress, he left the spirit vein and headed to prepare the evening meal. This time, his martial aunt was present, allowing all three of them to dine together. Despite the apparent normalcy, Xiang Yu couldn’t help but notice the tension between his master and martial aunt.
"Martial nephew, you truly are a genius," Elder Huang remarked. "Your formations are exceptionally impressive."
Xiang Yu acknowledged the compliment with a modest smile. "Actually, I have two more," he said, retrieving additional formation disks from his spatial ring. "Would you help me set them up?"
Elder Huang’s initial surprise quickly gave way to delight. "Of course," she agreed readily, thinking to herself that Xiang Yu’s cautious nature was truly commendable. The additional formations would further strengthen the sect’s defenses.
"Also, take these," Xiang Yu continued, producing a substantial stack of talismans from his ring. He divided them into two equal portions, extending his hands toward both elders. "For both of you."
"Thank you," Elder Huang responded graciously, swiftly slapping away Elder Guo’s hand as it reached for the talismans. She turned toward him with a pointed look. "Aren’t you going to thank the Grand Elder?" she prompted, her tone leaving little room for refusal.
"No need!" Xiang Yu interjected hastily, rising from his seat. He wanted nothing to do with the obvious conflict between these two. In his mind, he hoped the special pills he had given Elder Guo would help resolve whatever issue had developed between them. Before departing, he offered his master a wink.
Back at the spirit spring, Xiang Yu fell into his now-familiar routine. He removed his outer robes and submerged himself in the shimmering waters.
As he prepared to release the bloodlines, different anxiety gripped him—not fear of the impending pain, which had become almost routine, but concern over Li Yao’s absence from the sect.
He took several deep breaths, reassuring himself that nothing catastrophic would happen. His martial aunt had already established the protective and attacking formations, with two more to be added today. The sect should be adequately defended.
Having calmed his racing thoughts, Xiang Yu steeled his resolve and finally released control over his bloodlines, bracing himself for the now-familiar agony that would follow.
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[Body Refining: 12th Layer (7000/12,000) (+1000/12,000)]
[Qi Gathering: 9th Layer (200/900) (+200/900)]
[Mind: Level 5 (600/5000) (+120/5000)]
[Soul: Infant (200/100,000) (+40/100,000)]
[Spiritual Root: Medium-Grade Omni-Element (160/2000)]
[Transcendent Dao Body: Level 1 (2230/1,000,000) (+10/1,000,000)]
[Chaos Body: Level 1 (1550/10,000) (+50/10,000)]
[Bloodline: Dragon, Phoenix: Common Blood (300/2000) (+100/2000)]
[Enlightenment: Superior (1180/4000) (+60/4000)]
[Spirit Flame: Abyssal Void Flame: 5th Grade (150/50,000) (+10/50,000)]
[High-grade Lightning Strike & Palm: Minor Success (40/200)]
[High-grade Fire Palm: Intermediate (100/300)]
[High-grade Water, Wood, Earth, Metal Palm: Minor Success (144/200)]
[High-grade Ice, Wind, Light, Dark Palm: Minor Success (10/200)]
[Cook: 3rd Grade (90/700) (+30/700)]
[Appraiser: 5th Grade (100/500) (+100/500)]
[Talisman Maker: 6th Grade (10/400) (+10/400)]
[Alchemist, Formation Master, Blacksmith: 7th Grade (150/300) (+50/300)]
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