Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 28 Cultivating the Spirit Array 1

The next day, Xu Xiaoxiao and Li Changchun visited the city's elders as planned.

They first arrived at the residence of an elder who lived in seclusion in the bamboo forest east of the city.

Xu Xiaoxiao felt both nervous and excited. She wondered to herself, "Could this senior really know the core secrets of Lingxu City? Would he think we're being too presumptuous?"

She followed closely behind Li Changchun, her palms slightly sweaty.

Li Changchun, with a calm demeanor, stepped forward and gently knocked on the bamboo door, saying in a clear voice, "Junior Li Changchun, along with his disciple Xu Xiaoxiao, have come to pay our respects to Senior and humbly request your guidance."

The bamboo door slowly opened, and a senior figure dressed in a blue robe with a thin face appeared, looking at them with a cold gaze: "Why have you come?"

Li Changchun respectfully said, “Senior, we have just entered Lingxu City and have heard many strange things, such as the changes in the Spirit Illusion Forest and the strange spiritual energy in the city. Last night, we were also reminded by a mysterious person. We feel that this city is full of secrets and we are afraid that we are trapped in them without knowing it. We hope that you can clear the clouds and see the sun.”

The senior frowned slightly and remained silent for a long time before speaking: "Do you know that Lingxu City was the site of a great battle a thousand years ago? Many evil spirits are sealed underground. Now the seal has loosened, which is why the spiritual energy is fluctuating. That mysterious person may be a descendant of the person who guarded the seal, or he may have ulterior motives."

Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, her heart filled with shock: "So that's how it is. No wonder there's an indescribable strangeness about the city."

Li Changchun then asked, "So how should we deal with this? Is there anything we can do to help stabilize the seal?"

The senior shook his head: "Your cultivation is still shallow, so don't venture in lightly. First, focus on your cultivation in the city and improve your strength. When the time is right, there will be arrangements."

After leaving this senior, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but say, "Master, although that's what you said, I still really want to do my part for the city's affairs."

She's already at the third level of Qi Refining, so she needs to hurry up and cultivate.

Li Changchun looked at her with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Xiaoxiao, your intentions are good, but we must heed the words of our seniors. Let's cultivate first. There are many people in this cultivation world who are more powerful than me. It's not too late to make plans when we have enough power."

In the days that followed, Xu Xiaoxiao and Li Changchun returned to the inn and diligently cultivated their skills every day.

Although Xu Xiaoxiao was eager to do something for Lingxu City, she also understood that improving her strength was the most urgent task.

During her cultivation, she often encouraged herself silently: "I must improve my cultivation level as soon as possible, only in this way can I truly help everyone."

Li Changchun continued his cultivation while keeping an eye on the city's movements.

One day, he heard that a grand gathering of cultivators was about to be held in the city, where many experts would gather.

He thought this might be a good opportunity to learn more about the seal and meet people who could help him, so he said to Xu Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, there will be a grand event in the city. If we go there, we might gain something new."

Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up: "Really? Master, does that mean we can find a way to strengthen the seal?"

She was filled with anticipation, as if she could already see the dawn of success.

When they arrived at the venue, they saw cultivators gathered in small groups, exchanging insights or displaying their magical treasures.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked around curiously. At this moment, a young cultivator dressed in a magnificent brocade robe stepped forward and looked at them with a slightly arrogant expression: "Who are you? This kind of grand event is not something that just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can attend."

Li Changchun frowned slightly, but replied neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Although we are unknown, we are concerned about the affairs of Lingxu City and have come here to learn and exchange ideas. Why must you be so rude?"

Xu Xiaoxiao felt a little displeased and muttered to herself, "How can this person be like this, judging people by their appearance?"

But she also knew it was not advisable to cause trouble at this moment, so she could only silently endure it.

During their conversations with other cultivators, they learned of a powerful, reclusive cultivator deep within Lingxu City who might possess unique insights and formidable methods regarding the sealing technique.

Xu Xiaoxiao excitedly said to Li Changchun, "Master, let's go find this great master. Maybe he can help us."

Li Changchun pondered for a moment: "This powerful figure is always elusive, and finding him will not be easy, but for the sake of Lingxu City, we might as well give it a try."

Li Changchun led Xu Xiaoxiao on a journey to find the powerful being. Xu Xiaoxiao was filled with anticipation but also a little nervous, constantly wondering, "Can this powerful being really resolve the crisis in Lingxu City? Will he be very strict and unwilling to meet with us?"

They walked along the winding mountain road, and the surrounding spiritual energy gradually became richer, yet it also exuded a mysterious solitude.

Finally, in front of a misty valley, they discovered an ancient cave dwelling.

Li Changchun straightened his clothes, stepped forward, and respectfully clasped his hands in a salute: "Junior Li Changchun, along with his disciple Xu Xiaoxiao, have come to pay our respects to Senior. We hope Senior will grant us an audience, as the seal on Lingxu City is loosening and a crisis is imminent. We have come to inquire about a way to save the city."

After saying that, Xu Xiaoxiao waited nervously for a response.

After a long while, a deep voice came from inside the cave: "Come in."

The two cautiously entered the cave, where they saw a powerful figure with white hair but vigorous spirit sitting on a futon, his cultivation level unknown.

The powerful being swept his gaze over them and slowly said, "Do you know that this sealing matter is extremely dangerous and not something you can easily interfere with?"

Li Changchun respectfully replied, "This junior understands that his own strength is still shallow, but many living beings in Lingxu City are in danger, and we cannot sit idly by. Even if we can only do our best."

The powerful being nodded slightly: "It is commendable that you have such a heart. The seal has loosened due to the erosion of an ancient evil force. To strengthen the seal, we need to find the Spirit Source Heart in Lingxu City, purify it, and integrate it into the seal. However, this Spirit Source Heart is hidden behind many restrictions and is guarded by a guardian beast."

Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but ask, "Senior, is that guardian beast very powerful? How can we get past its protection?" She was both afraid and full of fighting spirit.

The powerful being glanced at her and said, "That guardian beast is very strong. You need to cultivate a special spirit array to trap it for a moment before you can have a chance to get close to the Heart of the Spirit Source. However, cultivating this spirit array will also take a lot of time and effort."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Changchun said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. No matter how difficult it may be, we are willing to give it a try and work hard for the peace of Lingxu City."

The powerful being sighed softly: "Very well, you can cultivate spirit arrays near this cave. If you have any questions, you can come and ask me. But whether you can succeed depends on your own fate."

Li Changchun and Xu Xiaoxiao began cultivating the spirit array near the powerful being's cave.

At first, Xu Xiaoxiao thought she could easily get started with her own efforts and comprehension, but when she actually studied the spirit array diagram, she found that there were many difficulties.

Looking at the complex and intertwined spiritual array lines, she felt a growing sense of panic, wondering to herself, "How can this spiritual array be so complicated? Can I really learn it? Will I let my master and seniors down?"

She frowned, her pen tracing patterns on the paper, but she kept drawing the wrong symbols.

Li Changchun noticed Xu Xiaoxiao's frustration and gently comforted her, "Xiaoxiao, don't worry. This spirit array is difficult, but as long as we take it one step at a time, we will definitely be able to master it."

He himself knew that this cultivation was not easy, and the accuracy of each array pattern and the order in which each stream of spiritual power was injected were crucial to success or failure.

When trying to construct the prototype of the spirit array, the spiritual power that Xu Xiaoxiao injected could not flow smoothly in the array patterns, causing the array patterns to flicker a few times and then dissipate.

She stomped her foot in frustration: "Master, why is this spiritual energy not obeying my commands? Am I simply not suited to cultivate this spiritual array?"

After examining it carefully, Li Changchun said, "Your control of spiritual power is not precise enough. You need to be more steady and meticulous. Come on, do it like me. First, condense your spiritual power at your fingertips, and then slowly push it along the array patterns to feel the harmony between your spiritual power and the array patterns."

As he spoke, he demonstrated it once.

As their cultivation progressed, they encountered a new challenge—stabilizing the array's core.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at the shaky array core with great anxiety: "Master, the array core is always unstable, what should we do? Time is of the essence, Lingxu City is still in danger."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Changchun said, "We may need to find some auxiliary spiritual objects to stabilize the array's core. There might be some suitable ones nearby. Let's pause our cultivation and go explore."

Although Xu Xiaoxiao was somewhat unwilling, she knew that this was a necessary move. She nodded silently and followed behind Li Changchun, her eyes showing determination and perseverance. She was determined to overcome the difficulties and successfully cultivate the spirit array.