Repairing the Formation

Yun Zhi’s expression grew even more solemn. He sighed softly and stepped to her side. "We can discuss that later. First, we must repair the Sisha Stele. One hundred and thirty-seven formations have been destroyed. You can sense exactly which ones they are. We must fix them immediately."

Yu Zhiling knew the gravity of the situation. Despite the many things she still didn't understand, she nodded. "... Very well."

Restoring a formation was different from casting one. Casting required the practitioner to be proficient in spells and runes, whereas repairing only required using spiritual energy to redraw the runes bit by bit, reconnecting the broken fragments. As long as one's cultivation base was high enough, it could be done.

Standing side by side, Yun Zhi nodded to her and began first.

Yu Zhiling formed a hand seal. The repair incantations quickly surfaced in her mind, and dark green spiritual energy traced out runes that flew into the Sisha Stele.

She took the opportunity to glance at Mo Zhu. She said nothing, but Mo Zhu understood her intent.

The repair technique originated from the school of spiritual glyphs, a skill that all three Immortal Venerables of the Immortal Alliance were proficient in. The runes she was drawing were all usable. She was silently signaling Mo Zhu to follow her lead and observe her drawing technique closely.

This time...

She finally had a chance to show off!

Shu Feng was studying very seriously, following closely behind his master and attentively memorizing every detail, preparing for his future bid for a position as an Immortal Venerable of the Alliance.

The three of them each had their own thoughts, their focus entirely on the Sisha Stele. Only the youth behind Yu Zhiling remained motionless.

His gaze was fixed on her.

He watched her stand beside Yun Zhi as they repaired the formations together. Her hand techniques were very practiced, clearly a skill honed over many years. Her cultivation base remained at the peak of the Grand Ascension stage, the number one in Zhongzhou—both familiar and yet strange.

Earlier, when the name Fuchun Immortal Venerable was mentioned...

She had shown no reaction at all.

Mo Zhu’s expression did not change as he shifted his gaze to the Sisha Stele before him.

If he guessed correctly, she would definitely call him over to repair the formations later. It seemed she truly wanted to teach him how to cultivate.

As time passed, beads of sweat began to form on Yu Zhiling’s forehead, and Yun Zhi’s face beside her grew increasingly pale.

Two or three hours went by. By the time the one hundred and thirty-fifth formation was restored, Yu Zhiling and Yun Zhi glanced at each other, understood the other's intent, and withdrew their hands simultaneously.

"Shu Feng, you give it a try."

"Mo Zhu, you try as well."

Shu Feng, who was still clutching his notebook of runes his master had just drawn, was stunned. "Try... try what?"

Yun Zhi signaled with his eyes. "Repairing the formations in the Sisha Stele. Did you think I was letting you learn this for fun?"

Mo Zhu was much calmer. Facing Yu Zhiling’s encouraging gaze, he said flatly, "This disciple is a demon."

Demons were traditionally not allowed to touch the Sisha Stele.

Years ago, the Demon Race had conspired with the demons to cause a great catastrophe. Although the Demon Race eventually turned against the demons to help humanity counterattack, Zhongzhou had never truly erased its prejudice against them.

Yu Zhiling’s voice held a hint of annoyance. "So what if you are a demon? You are my disciple. I brought you here to teach you the techniques to suppress the Sisha Realm, which naturally includes repairing the Sisha Stele. If you want to compete for the position of Immortal Venerable in the future, do you plan to go empty-handed?"

Immortal Venerable of the Alliance.

She actually wanted him to enter the Immortal Alliance?

But in the entire history of Zhongzhou, no demon cultivator had ever set foot in that position.

Mo Zhu felt she was too naive, and he found it somewhat incomprehensible why she was being so serious—so serious that she didn't even seem to be acting.

But Yu Zhiling had already brought him before the Sisha Stele. She stepped into the role of a stern master, pointing her finger as she said, "There are two formations left. You and Shu Feng take one each. There is no rush; take your time."