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In fact, the development of events was even smoother than expected, as Ye Tian was struggling with insufficient time to prepare his plans, but this dilemma was perfectly resolved by Zhao Hongtian.
Due to the need to guard the Mountain Gate, he would not be able to relay messages to Ye Tian until seven days later. In the meantime, Ye Tian could not only go to Divine Wood County to finalize his plans but also use the remaining time to study formations with everyone.
It was already late at night when Ye Tian returned to his residence at Cloudscroll Pavilion.
At this moment, he was lying in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep due to his excitement. After returning, he did not go straight home but first sought out Duan Liu and arranged to meet in a forest tomorrow.
As for Yun'er, she would notify Cold Moon. Just thinking about discussing formations together made Ye Tian feel impatient.
If they successfully cultivated the formation, it could potentially double their overall strength. At that time, whether going out on missions or dealing with Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters, it would serve as a hidden trump card.
Regarding the plan against Qiu Ziming, Ye Tian roughly estimated that the round trip and setup would take about three days.
However, if Qiu Ziming went out, he would definitely not be alone; he would have many bodyguards with him, including the formidable Guan Yangyu.
Facing them alone would not give Ye Tian a high chance of success, so Duan Liu and Cold Moon needed to go as well. This way, they could ensure safety. If the formation was successfully cultivated, it would be foolproof.
If they could eliminate Qiu Ziming without anyone noticing, it would be a significant step forward in their strategy against Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters.
Lost in these thoughts, Ye Tian gradually fell asleep.
The next morning, before dawn broke, Ye Tian woke up early. He hurriedly washed up and rushed out the door.
When he arrived at Duan Liu's place, this guy was still sound asleep, snoring like rolling thunder.
Ye Tian tiptoed over and mischievously pinched his nose with a smirk.
"Ugh... Ugh..."
Duan Liu struggled to catch his breath and began to hum randomly. However, after a moment, he switched to breathing through his mouth and continued to sleep soundly.
Ye Tian, feeling helpless, leaned close to his ear and shouted, "Luo Shanshan!"
This tactic proved effective; Duan Liu suddenly sat up, nervously looking around while repeatedly asking, "Where? Where?"
Once he realized it was Ye Tian playing a prank, Duan Liu wished he could slap him. His thick eyebrows furrowed into a frown as he angrily said, "Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
Ye Tian chuckled and forcibly pulled Duan Liu up. Once the latter calmed down, Ye Tian explained the situation regarding Bai Kuo and Luo Shanshan.
After all, this was something that Duan Liu would eventually need to know, and hiding it would only add to his suffering.
However, Ye Tian chose to conceal the unpleasant details about Bai Kuo and Luo Shanshan's relationship.
After listening, Duan Liu fell silent for a long time. No matter how Ye Tian tried to comfort him, he merely stared blankly out the window towards the direction of Southern Wilderness Town.
"I need to find her," Duan Liu finally spoke.
Hearing this, Ye Tian regretted telling him so soon. Duan Liu currently possessed the Crimson Flame Beast Blood; if he fully harnessed it, his strength would rival that of a Martial Unity Expert. This was a prime opportunity for him to strive for greatness. If he went searching for Luo Shanshan now, everything could go to waste.
Of course, an ordinary person could balance training with a simple life. But Ye Tian understood Duan Liu too well. Despite his considerable talent, he had lingered around the fourth stage of Martial Mastery for years because he was infatuated with Luo Shanshan. Most of his time was spent daydreaming, which slowed his progress.
"You need to listen to me. What you should be doing now is focusing on improving your strength, not looking for her," Ye Tian tried to reason with him.
"No way! I have to find her. What good is strength if it can't win love?" Duan Liu retorted.
Ye Tian was left speechless. He knew that no matter what he said at that moment, Duan Liu wouldn't listen; the only way for him to find peace was to go on this journey himself.
For Luo Shanshan, Ye Tian understood her well. Ever since the assassination attempt, she had become disheartened, especially since she never liked Duan Liu. Even if her feelings changed now, all she felt for Duan Liu was guilt, nothing more.
Moreover, Duan Liu would definitely be rejected if he sought out Luo Shanshan, as she would never allow herself to delay him a second time.
On this day, Duan Liu set off for Southern Wilderness Town. Before he left, Ye Tian wrote him a letter. Since Duan Liu found it hard to control himself when meeting Luo Shanshan, he would surely try to bring her back. At that time, the Lin family would definitely not let her go, as Luo Shanshan was entrusted to Ye Tian. Thus, there was a high possibility of a misunderstanding between both parties.
Without an introduction letter, things could escalate unnecessarily.
With that, Duan Liu embarked on his journey to find love.
Without Duan Liu, the formation practice would also be impossible. Ye Tian decided to head to Divine Wood County first to prepare his plans. By the time everything was in order, three days had passed.
On the afternoon of Ye Tian's return, Duan Liu also came back.
The result was naturally that he could not bring back Luo Shanshan. The reason was something he would never tell anyone, but Ye Tian could guess it must have been that Luo Shanshan said many hurtful things to avoid hindering his future. She even revealed the unpleasant past between her and Bai Kuo.
Duan Liu seemed disheartened as well; however, he brought back an uplifting piece of news.
It was also a letter from Lin Qingfeng addressed to Ye Tian, which contained insights into the bottleneck they had encountered while studying formations together previously.
After reading it, Ye Tian felt as if he had found a treasure and read it several more times, feeling all constraints vanish and his mind become clear.
By now, it was the fourth day since Ye Tian returned to the mountain, with only three days left until Zhao Hongtian's message arrived.
However, Duan Liu remained in a slump; at this point, it was inhumane to pull him into formation practice. With no other choice, Ye Tian had to make alternative plans.
In his plans, Yun'er was an important point, and he along with Duan Liu and Cold Moon were responsible for her protection. Now it seemed that Duan Liu would not be able to fulfill this role; in such a state, if a major battle broke out later on, he would likely suffer losses.
Thus, the responsibility for safety fell solely on Ye Tian and Cold Moon. Although Ye Tian was confident that nothing too serious would happen, Yun'er was in a dangerous position and he could not allow any harm to come to her. It should be noted that without Duan Liu's Void Fire, their overall strength would significantly decrease.
On the fifth day, just as Ye Tian was hesitating whether to abandon the plan, Duan Liu arrived.
"I've figured it out; there are plenty of fish in the sea," Duan Liu said with a smile. Although there was still a hint of reluctance in his tone, it was clear that he had truly come to terms with things, though he still found it hard to forget Luo Shanshan for the moment.
"That's good to hear," Ye Tian said, patting Duan Liu on the shoulder without saying much more. He was genuinely happy for Duan Liu because he and Luo Shanshan were simply not suited for each other. Even if Luo Shanshan chose to be with him out of guilt, it would inevitably lead to a bad outcome.
"Aren't you going to practice some formations? Let's go," Duan Liu said, trying hard not to think about Luo Shanshan. He urgently needed to find something to focus on to distract himself.
"Let's go," Ye Tian replied with a knowing smile. Since Duan Liu had taken the initiative to express his thoughts, Ye Tian naturally wouldn’t pry further. Some things were better left in the past.
The two of them arrived at Azure Cloud Pavilion, where they met up with Yun'er and Cold Moon. Together, they sought out an open patch of wild grass, preparing to study formations.
They were well-prepared with tents, food, candles, and water bags. To an outsider, it might have seemed like they were planning a camping trip.
Of course, aside from practicing, catching some game and gathering around the campfire for drinks and conversation would also be a great pleasure.
They had made arrangements to stay here for two days, and after dealing with Qiu Ziming, they planned to return here for further study of the formations. They had essentially turned this place into their base for practicing formations.
"Duan Liu, you take the position of Xuanwu. Yun'er, you take the position of Zhuque. Sister Ningyue, you take the position of Baihu."
On the grassy ground, an ancient pattern formed by faint Aura gradually emerged after they had spent a day studying intensively.
At this moment, Ye Tian stood in the due east direction, enveloped in a dazzling blue light. Faintly, a dragon's roar could be heard.
Opposite him, in the due west direction, Cold Moon's white robes fluttered in the wind. A white tiger figure slowly appeared on her forehead; although not very clear, it already showed signs of majesty.
To the south, Yun'er had her eyes slightly closed, radiating a rolling red glow that eventually coalesced into a Zhuque swirling around her.
To the north, Duan Liu stood firm and unmoving. He was surrounded by an oval-shaped green barrier that faintly displayed turtle patterns. Just by looking at it, one could sense its unmatched defensive power.
After a day of practice, they had a preliminary grasp of the formation, largely thanks to Lin Qingfeng's explanatory letter.
However, among the four, Ye Tian and Yun'er seemed to possess a particularly strong aura. Duan Liu and Cold Moon were puzzled, but Ye Tian and Yun'er vaguely understood that it should be related to the blood flowing within them.
Crimson Dragon corresponds to Azure Dragon, and Ice Phoenix corresponds to Vermilion Bird.
By the time the practice was over, it was already quite late in the evening. The group gathered around the campfire, drinking and chatting, feeling quite joyful.
Their familiarity with the formation exceeded everyone's expectations; in just one day, they were already able to activate it. With another day left, even if they couldn't unleash their full power, operating it smoothly shouldn't pose too much of a problem.
"Drink!" After quieting down, Duan Liu thought of Luo Shanshan again and raised his wine jug, intending to get drunk.
Everyone clinked their jugs together and enjoyed their food and drink. They all understood Duan Liu's situation well enough and could only let him find his own way to calm down and emerge from his shadow.
At this moment, Yun'er was being pulled by Cold Moon, chatting about something unknown while Ye Tian was left on the side. However, he didn't feel lonely; when he looked up at the sky, he always seemed to see Cloudscar's towering figure amidst the clouds.
"One day, I Ye Tian will surpass that height!"
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