Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Comprehending the True Meaning of the Sun! The Stone Spirit Evolves!

Qi Ping, after finalizing a plan with Han Li and Zhang Daniu that could potentially create a huge hole in the Cyan Origin Sect, completely isolated the magic barrier from prying eyes.

Subsequently, the three of them flew through the void towards the Cyan Immortal Mansion, the position of the highest leader of Starfall City.

This place decides almost all major matters of Starfall City!

One could say that whoever sat in this position would have a lucrative post, a position countless people competed for in the past.

Only because of Qi Ping’s notorious reputation did a perfectly lucrative post turn into a deadly trap.

When the three figures descended into the residence from the sky, everyone in the Cyan Immortal Mansion, regardless of whether they were on Qi Ping’s side or not, unanimously stood in welcome outside the mansion.

"We welcome the arrival of Guardian Envoy Lin Ya to Starfall City!"

As this ample chorus sounded from nearly a thousand cultivators ranging from Qi Refining Cultivators to Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the grand sound echoed throughout the vast Starfall City!

In their memories, such a grand welcoming ceremony had never appeared before!

The reason these people spontaneously presented such a grand occasion, apart from a genuine respect for Qi Ping, was mainly because of fear. As members of the Cyan Immortal Mansion, they couldn’t run even if they wanted to, so who would dare show any disrespect now?

All people in Starfall City were also witnessing this shocking scene.

"Is this the might of Lord Lin Ya?"

"One person subduing the entire Starfall City without anyone daring to lift their heads—this is as it should be for a real man!!"

Aside from the personnel of the Cyan Immortal Mansion, all major powers of Starfall City also sent emissaries bearing gifts, joining the members of the Cyan Immortal Mansion early on, standing by with their offerings.

As for anyone contemplating provoking Qi Ping at this moment, such brainless actions were absent—after all, no one thought their life was too long; even if someone wanted to do such things, others would expel such fools.

"Brother, you’re awesome!"

Han Li and Zhang Daniu exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other’s eyes. Even if they were in his place, they couldn’t receive such treatment, not even as Defender Envoys.

This is because what makes Qi Ping formidable is not his title as Defender Envoy, but the fierce reputation he forged through battle!

However, Qi Ping’s face appeared somewhat grim facing this scene, expressing extreme displeasure!

"Leave the matters here to you guys now. If difficulties arise, come to me, and I’ll handle it!"

After saying this to Han Li beside him, Qi Ping took a few steps into the void, stepping into the most luxurious residence at the heart of the Cyan Immortal Mansion.

He put on this grim appearance deliberately, laying the groundwork for pretending to compromise and drawing them into a trap later.

Moreover, Qi Ping didn’t shy away when speaking, so almost everyone heard his words, knowing that Han Li would be his representative in Starfall City...

...

Until Qi Ping appeared inside the residence and confirmed the surroundings were safe, the grim look on his face gradually faded, replaced by deeply furrowed brows.

"Resolving this predicament is quite difficult, I hope the delay can last a bit longer..."

Qi Ping was not entirely clear about the existence behind Starfall City, but he could be sure it was troublesome and believed that with his current power, they weren’t well-prepared to handle it.

"The number of Wind Blade Bees still needs to increase; if their numbers can exceed ten thousand, confidence will significantly improve, and the terrifying storm-gathering trait of the Wind Blade Bees will fully reveal itself!"

"Concerning array formations, while there’s a certain level of confidence with just the six-in-one Water and Fire Fusion Array, it’s still insufficient. Successful arrangement of the Yin Yang Heaven Extinction Array and its fusion with the Water and Fire Fusion Array would significantly strengthen the confidence against Golden Core adversaries..."

Under normal circumstances, a perfectly laid Tier Two High-Level Array has a similar power level to a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator; however, the array can mobilize several times the spiritual power and power of heaven and earth compared to a Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator.

This is the majesty of array formations, though their flaw is immobility, requiring time to successfully lay, and the difficulty in setting up the array is greater than reaching the corresponding realm through cultivation.

Array fusion allows merging the power of two or more arrays together, and these fusion arrays are much stronger than individual arrays. Fusion arrays are often why many Array Masters can fight beyond their levels. However, fusion arrays demand high talent and divine soul quality, making achieving this step even rarer than many cultivation geniuses.

Qi Ping now relies on his multiple talents and the power of heaven and earth blessing to research the six-in-one Water and Fire Array, which embodies the essence of water and fire compatibility, rendering it far more formidable than simply stacking the Six Paths Array!

Both the Water and Fire Compatibility Array and the Yin Yang Heaven Extinction Array are top-tier arrays within Tier Two. When laid perfectly and fused, their combat power against a Foundation Establishment Cultivator is irrefutable.

With Qi Ping’s strength and his swarm combined, under circumstances of inviting them into a trap, slaying a Golden Core is not a myth!

Additionally, if there’s an opportunity, Qi Ping also wants to slay the mastermind behind the Task Hall!

"I hope Brother Han can secure more time for me!"

Walking and stirring the waters, plotting to lure them into a trap, and securing enough time is not easy; at least, Qi Ping himself doesn’t have enough confidence as he isn’t skilled in this aspect.

However, Qi Ping holds certain confidence in Han Li, and given his current status, he mustn’t act lightly, relying on Han Li to negotiate in between.

All Qi Ping can do now is strive to understand the true meaning of Yin Yang as soon as possible, gradually convert his foundation to the Yin Yang Dao Foundation, and lay the Yin Yang Heaven Extinction Array.

After confirming the future direction, Qi Ping closed the eyes of this Tree-man Avatar.

Meanwhile, his true self in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range continued nurturing the Blazing Sun Ancient Wood and Dark Night Ancient Wood as usual, as well as comprehending the knowledge of Yin and Yang.

The more Qi Ping experienced the struggles for resources and battles outside the Natural Sanctuary, the more he sensed the value of having a territory where he could peacefully develop.

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Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

After delegating the affairs of Starfall City to Han Li and Zhang Daniu, Qi Ping fully devoted himself to nurturing the Blazing Sun Ancient Wood and Dark Night Ancient Wood, while contemplating spells suitable for engraving on these two spirit woods.

"Both the Blazing Sun Ancient Wood and Dark Night Ancient Wood are the purest Yin Yang Spirit Woods and don’t produce resources. In terms of magic, they are actually more suited for combat-type spells, accumulating energy for attacks would be effective..."

"However, as the array base for Yin Yang Heaven Extinction, they should ideally be sturdier with more ample energy reserves..."

"Hence, the spells should ideally absorb more Yin and Yang energy, with effects of refining and purifying the Yin Yang power, adding nurturing traits to accelerate the growth, allowing me to rapidly grasp the true meaning of Yin and Yang and evolve into a fortified array base!"

These effects aren’t difficult for Qi Ping, so soon afterward, he created the "Sun Spirit Technique" and "Taiyin Spirit Technique" according to the requirements.

Having completed the contract and engraving on the Blazing Sun Ancient Wood and Dark Night Ancient Wood, Qi Ping’s comprehension of the Yin Yang Law entered the right path. Coupled with the fact that the Blazing Sun Wood had now advanced to Tier Two Perfection, while the Nether Moon Soul Wood was also mid-Tier Two, Qi Ping extracted the law and experience from their tree spirits using Plant Monarch, experiencing a rapid advancement in understanding the Yin Yang Law.

Perhaps due to the Solar True Fire inherent in Qi Ping’s bloodline, he comprehended the true meaning of the sun within just two years!

After grasping the sun’s essence, another year passed by, and the small Stone Spirit, having devoured numerous weapons, finally approached a transformative moment...

"No, it’s about to reach Tier Three?" Qi Ping’s face changed drastically upon realizing this!