“ gōng dà shī ， nà me yǐ nǐ de zhèn dào xiū wèi ， xiǎng bì bù zhì zhè 【 qī cǎi luò xiān zhèn 】， yīng dāng bù nán ba 。”
“宫大师，那么以你的阵道修为，想必布置这【七彩落仙阵】，应当不难吧。”
"Master Gong, so with your Array Dao cultivation, you should find it not too difficult to set up the [Seven-Colored Immortal-Descending Array], right?"
“ nà hái yòng shuō ， gōng dà shī kě shì zán men cóng yún hǎi nèi shǔ yī shǔ èr de zhèn fǎ dà shī 。”
“那还用说，宫大师可是咱们丛云海内数一数二的阵法大师。”
"That's a given. Master Gong is one of the top array masters in our Cunyun Sea."
“ jiù shì ， méi kàn měi nián zhèn fǎ de wéi hù ， dōu yào gōng dà shī qīn zì chū mǎ me 。”
“就是，没看每年阵法的维护，都要宫大师亲自出马么。”
"Yeah, just look at how every year when the array needs maintenance, Master Gong always has to personally handle it."
nà qún nián qīng xiū shì jī jī zhā zhā ， chǎo chéng yī tuán 。
那群年轻修士叽叽喳喳，吵成一团。
The young cultivators chattered excitedly.
gōng dà shī què shì zài yī páng miàn yǒu dé sè ， fǔ xū ér xiào 。
宫大师却是在一旁面有得色，抚须而笑。
But Master Gong was smirking on the side, stroking his beard contentedly.
“ zhèn fǎ dà shī me 。” lǐ fán jiàn dào zhè yí mù ， xīn zhōng yī dòng 。
“阵法大师么。”李凡见到这一幕，心中一动。
"Array Dao master," Li Fan thought with a start upon seeing this scene. He almost forgot about someone's final request.
dǎo shì chà diǎn bǎ mǒu rén de lín zhōng zhǔ tuō gěi wàng le 。
倒是差点把某人的临终嘱托给忘了。
His expression turned serious as he called out from afar, "Senior, are you Master Gong?"
dāng xià liǎn sè yī zhèng ， yuǎn yuǎn de chū shēng wèn dào ：“ qián bèi kě shì gōng dà shī ？”
当下脸色一正，远远的出声问道：“前辈可是宫大师？”
The long-bearded cultivator was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Li Fan.
nà zhǎng xū xiū shì wēi wēi yí zhèng ， zhuǎn guò tóu lái ， kàn zhe lǐ fán 。
那长须修士微微一怔，转过头来，看着李凡。
There was some surprise in his eyes, but it flashed by quickly, well hidden.
yǎn zhōng yǒu xiē chà yì ， zhǐ yī shǎn ér guò ， bèi yǎn shì de hěn hǎo 。
眼中有些诧异，只一闪而过，被掩饰的很好。
He smiled and said, "I am Gong Boyu. May I ask who you are?"
tā wēi xiào zhe shuō dào ：“ zài xià gōng bó yǔ ， bù zhī xiǎo yǒu shì ？”
他微笑着说道：“在下宫伯羽，不知小友是？”
Li Fan's face lit up with excitement. "I am Li Fan. Master Gong, I've finally found you! It's so hard to see you!"
lǐ fán yī liǎn jī dòng ：“ zài xià lǐ fán 。 gōng dà shī ， kě suàn shì zhǎo dào nǐ la 。 xiǎng jiàn nǐ yí miàn ， kě zhēn shì tài nán le ！”
李凡一脸激动：“在下李凡。宫大师，可算是找到你啦。想见你一面，可真是太难了！”
Gong Boyu was a bit awkward but still asked patiently, "What brings you here, young friend?"
gōng bó yǔ yǒu xiē gān gà ， bù guò hái shì nài xīn de wèn dào ：“ bù zhī xiǎo yǒu xún wǒ ， suǒ wèi hé shì ？”
宫伯羽有些尴尬，不过还是耐心的问道：“不知小友寻我，所为何事？”
Li Fan sighed and said with emotion, "It's on behalf of a friend."
lǐ fán tàn le kǒu qì ， mǎn liǎn gǎn kǎi ：“ shòu rén suǒ tuō bà le ！”
李凡叹了口气，满脸感慨：“受人所托罢了！”
"My friend He Zhenghao left behind a detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram before his death..."
“ wú yǒu hé zhèng hào ， lín zhōng qián yǒu yī juàn 《 bǎi mài zhèn tú xiáng jiě 》……”
“吾友何正浩，临终前有一卷《百脉阵图详解》……”
Before Li Fan could finish, Master Gong was interrupted emotionally.
lǐ fán huà shuō dào yí bàn ， què bèi gōng bó yǔ qíng xù jī liè de dǎ duàn 。
李凡话说到一半，却被宫伯羽情绪激烈的打断。
"What? You are my friend He's ally? He has array works still in your possession?" Master Gong's expression was strange, a mix of disbelief and surprise.
“ shén me ， nǐ shì hé dào yǒu de péng yǒu ？ tā hái yǒu zhèn fǎ zhù zuò yí liú zài nǐ zhè ？” gōng bó yǔ shén sè yǒu xiē guài yì ， shì shì yǒu diǎn bù xìn ， shì shì yǒu diǎn jīng xǐ 。
“什么，你是何道友的朋友？他还有阵法著作遗留在你这？”宫伯羽神色有些怪异，似是有点不信，似是有点惊喜。
He suddenly appeared beside Li Fan.
tā shēn xíng hū shǎn ， chū xiàn zài lǐ fán shēn biān 。
他身形忽闪，出现在李凡身边。
Li Fan felt as if he had been grabbed by the shoulders. His vision changed instantly.
lǐ fán zhǐ jué de zì jǐ chà nà jiān bèi zhuā zhù jiān bǎng ， suí hòu shì yě zhōng jǐng sè yī biàn 。
李凡只觉得自己刹那间被抓住肩膀，随后视野中景色一变。
When he regained his senses, he found himself before a square building standing on its side.
zài fǎn yìng guò lái shí ， yǐ jīng lái dào le yī chù xié lì de zhèng fāng tǐ jiàn zhù miàn qián 。
再反应过来时，已经来到了一处斜立的正方体建筑面前。
The building seemed to be made entirely of some metal, reflecting cold light in the sunlight.
zhè zhèng fāng tǐ jiàn zhù sì hū tōng tǐ dōu yóu mǒu zhǒng jīn shǔ dǎ zào ér chéng ， zài yáng guāng xià ， fàn zhe lěng liè de qīng guāng 。
这正方体建筑似乎通体都由某种金属打造而成，在阳光下，泛着冷冽的清光。
"Follow me," Master Gong said to Li Fan and walked into the interior.
“ gēn wǒ lái 。” gōng bó yǔ duì lǐ fán shuō dào ， suí hòu zǒu jìn le jiàn zhù nèi bù 。
“跟我来。”宫伯羽对李凡说道，随后走进了建筑内部。
Li Fan followed him inside.
lǐ fán gēn le shàng qù ， jìn rù qí zhōng 。
李凡跟了上去，进入其中。
The surroundings grew dark. The seemingly large structure was actually a cramped space.
zhōu shēn yī àn ， wài biǎo kàn shì gāo dà de jiàn zhù ， lǐ miàn què zhǐ shì gè bī zè de xiǎo kōng jiān 。
周身一暗，外表看似高大的建筑，里面却只是个逼仄的小空间。
Just as Li Fan felt puzzled, he suddenly felt his feet shake. The square space seemed to move.
zhèng dāng lǐ fán jué de qí guài de shí hòu ， què jué de tū rán jiǎo xià yī zhèn ， suǒ zài de fāng fāng zhèng zhèng de kōng jiān sì hū dòng le qǐ lái 。
正当李凡觉得奇怪的时候，却觉得突然脚下一震，所在的方方正正的空间似乎动了起来。
Then the walls and floor became transparent. Li Fan realized that this space had been divided into countless independent small squares.
ér hòu qiáng bì 、 dì miàn dōu biàn dé tòu míng ， lǐ fán zhè cái fā xiàn ， zhè lǐ miàn de kōng jiān sì hū bèi qiē gē chéng liǎo wú shù gè dú lì de xiǎo fāng kuài 。
而后墙壁、地面都变得透明，李凡这才发现，这里面的空间似乎被切割成了无数个独立的小方块。
Each square moved rapidly along some trajectory, with faint figures of cultivators working inside.
měi gè fāng kuài dōu àn zhào mǒu zhǒng guǐ jì kuài sù yùn dòng zhe ， lǐ miàn yǐn yǐn yuē yuē néng kàn dào xiū shì máng lù de shēn yǐng 。
每个方块都按照某种轨迹快速运动着，里面隐隐约约能看到修士忙碌的身影。
After a while, it seemed they hit something, and the small square stopped moving.
jīng guò yī duàn shí jiān ， fǎng fú zhuàng dào le shén me dōng xī ， shēn chù de xiǎo fāng kuài yě tíng le xià lái 。
经过一段时间，仿佛撞到了什么东西，身处的小方块也停了下来。
The transition was seamless, and the surroundings changed dramatically.
wú fèng duì jiē shà shí wán chéng ， zhōu wéi de jǐng sè huò rán yī biàn 。
无缝对接霎时完成，周围的景色豁然一变。
The space expanded several times. Several tables and chairs were placed inside, suggesting this was a reception area.
suǒ chù de kōng jiān biàn dà le shù bèi ， lǐ miàn bǎi fàng zhe jǐ zhāng zhuō yǐ ， sì hū shì chù jiē dài kè rén de chǎng suǒ 。
所处的空间变大了数倍，里面摆放着几张桌椅，似乎是处接待客人的场所。
Master Gong invited Li Fan to sit down with a smile and asked, "May I have a look at that detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram you mentioned?"
zhāo hū lǐ fán rù zuò ， gōng bó yǔ mǎn liǎn xiào róng de fā wèn ：“ bù zhī xiǎo yǒu suǒ shuō de nà juǎn 《 bǎi mài zhèn tú xiáng jiě 》， kě fǒu jiè wǒ yī guān ？”
招呼李凡入座，宫伯羽满脸笑容的发问：“不知小友所说的那卷《百脉阵图详解》，可否借我一观？”
Li Fan had no problem with it.
lǐ fán zì wú bù kě 。
李凡自无不可。
He had already deleted He Zhenghao's message in his storage ring and made several copies. Now he took out one from his storage ring and handed it over.
hé zhèng hào yí liú de nà méi yù jiǎn zhōng de liú yán zǎo yǐ bèi tā shān qù ， suí hòu fù zhì le jǐ fèn bèi yòng 。 cǐ kè lǐ fán cóng chǔ wù jiè zhōng ná chū yī fèn ， dì le guò qù 。
何正浩遗留的那枚玉简中的留言早已被他删去，随后复制了几份备用。此刻李凡从储物戒中拿出一份，递了过去。
With some emotion, Li Fan said, "Before setting off to explore a cavegovernment office or hall, my friend He was afraid of meeting an untimely end, thus burying all his life's work. Hence, he entrusted me with the detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram, instructing me to give it to you if anything happened to him. I hope you can complete this unfinished array diagram."
tā yǒu xiē gǎn kǎi de shuō dào ：“ hé dào yǒu chū fā tàn suǒ dòng fǔ qián ， wéi kǒng zì jǐ huì zāo yù bù cè ， zì jǐ bì shēng xīn xuè cóng cǐ zāo dào mái mò 。 gù jiāng 《 bǎi mài zhèn tú xiáng jiě 》 jiāo gěi wǒ ， jiāo dài ruò shì tā shēn gù ， biàn jiāng qí jiāo yǔ gěi gōng dà shī nǐ 。 xī wàng nǐ néng tì tā bǎ zhè shàng wèi wán chéng de zhèn tú xiáng jiě bǔ wán 。”
他有些感慨的说道：“何道友出发探索洞府前，唯恐自己会遭遇不测，自己毕生心血从此遭到埋没。故将《百脉阵图详解》交给我，交代若是他身故，便将其交予给宫大师你。希望你能替他把这尚未完成的阵图详解补完。”
Master Gong read through the jade slip carefully. His expression alternated between amazement and confusion.
gōng bó yǔ zǐ xì yuè dú zhe yù jiǎn ， liǎn shàng de shén qíng shí ér jīng tàn ， shí ér bù jiě 。
宫伯羽仔细阅读着玉简，脸上的神情时而惊叹，时而不解。
After a while, he carefully put away the jade slip and said to Li Fan, "Ah, although your friend He's cultivation is low, his talent in Array Dao is truly commendable. Too bad..."
bàn shǎng zhī hòu ， tā fāng cái xiǎo xīn yì yì dì shōu qǐ yù jiǎn ， duì zhe lǐ fán shuō dào ：“ āi ， hé dào yǒu suī rán xiū wèi dī le diǎn ， dàn shì zài zhèn fǎ yī dào shàng de tiān fù ， dàng zhēn shì lìng rén zàn tàn 。 zhǐ kě xī ……”
半晌之后，他方才小心翼翼地收起玉简，对着李凡说道：“哎，何道友虽然修为低了点，但是在阵法一道上的天赋，当真是令人赞叹。只可惜……”
"Genius should not be doomed!"
“ tiān dù yīng cái a ！”
“天妒英才啊！”
He then solemnly said to Li Fan, "Rest assured, I will do my utmost to complete it. It won't let the brilliance of your friend He's work go unnoticed."
suí jí ， tā zhèng zhòng dì duì lǐ fán shuō dào ：“ fàng xīn ， wǒ dìng rán jié jìn quán lì ， jiāng qí bǔ quán 。 bì bú huì shǐ hé dào yǒu de zhù zuò míng zhū méng chén 。”
随即，他郑重地对李凡说道：“放心，我定然竭尽全力，将其补全。必不会使何道友的著作明珠蒙尘。”
Then he handed Li Fan a communication spirit token and said, "Once completed, I'll notify you immediately. At that time, I'll also give you a copy."
jiē zhe ， tā yòu dì gěi lǐ fán yí gè tōng xùn líng fú ：“ bǔ wán zhī hòu ， wǒ huì dì yī shí jiān tōng zhī nǐ 。 dào shí hòu ， yě huì jiāo yǔ nǐ yí gè fù běn 。”
接着，他又递给李凡一个通讯灵符：“补完之后，我会第一时间通知你。倒时候，也会交予你一个副本。”
After some thought, Master Gong added, "This detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram is very helpful for our Array Formation Hall. The new insights are beneficial even to me."
chén yín le piàn kè ， gōng bó yǔ yòu shuō dào ：“ zhè 《 bǎi mài zhèn tú xiáng jiě 》 duì yú wǒ men cè zhèn táng lái shuō ， bāng zhù hěn dà 。 qí zhōng yī xiē xīn qí de jiàn jiě ， jiù suàn shì wǒ jiàn le ， yě shì shòu yì liáng duō 。”
沉吟了片刻，宫伯羽又说道：“这《百脉阵图详解》对于我们策阵堂来说，帮助很大。其中一些新奇的见解，就算是我见了，也是受益良多。”
"You've done a great service by passing it on. I will transfer 20,000 contribution points to you later."
“ nǐ xīn xīn kǔ kǔ jiāng qí jiāo gěi wǒ ， yě suàn shì gōng láo yī jiàn 。 shāo hòu wǒ huì jiāng liǎng wàn diǎn gòng xiàn dù zhuǎn gěi nǐ 。”
“你辛辛苦苦将其交给我，也算是功劳一件。稍后我会将两万点贡献度转给你。”
Li Fan was surprised at this unexpected gain and quickly expressed his gratitude.
lǐ fán méi xiǎng dào hái yǒu yì wài shōu huò ， lián máng dào xiè 。
李凡没想到还有意外收获，连忙道谢。
Watching Master Gong immerse himself in He Zhenghao's work, Li Fan was about to leave when he noticed something awkward.
kàn zhe gōng bó yǔ yòu chén jìn zài hé zhèng hào de zhù zuò zhōng ， lǐ fán zhèng yù lí qù ， què fā xiàn le yī jiàn gān gà de shì qíng 。
看着宫伯羽又沉浸在何正浩的著作中，李凡正欲离去，却发现了一件尴尬的事情。
He didn't know how to exit.
tā bù zhī dào zěn me lí kāi 。
他不知道怎么离开。
So he had no choice but to bother Master Gong again.
dāng xià yě zhǐ néng chóng xīn dǎ rǎo gōng bó yǔ le 。
当下也只能重新打扰宫伯羽了。
"Can you not understand any Array Dao at all?"
“ nǐ yì diǎn zhèn fǎ zhī dào yě bù dǒng ma ？”
“你一点阵法之道也不懂吗？”
Master Gong was surprised and then took out a jade slip: "This is our basic course for entering the world of array formation, which you can study in your spare time. This way, when He's work is completed, you won't be completely clueless."
gōng bó yǔ jīng yà dào 。
宫伯羽惊讶道。
"Do not spread it around."
suí hòu yòu shì tāo chū yí gè yù jiǎn ：“ zhè shì wǒ men cè zhèn táng zhèn fǎ rù mén de jī chǔ kè chéng ， nǐ xiū xíng zhī yú ， yě kě yǐ yán dú yī fān 。 rì hòu hé dào yǒu zhù zuò bǔ quán zhī shí ， nǐ yě bù zhì yú yī qiào bù tōng 。”
随后又是掏出一个玉简：“这是我们策阵堂阵法入门的基础课程，你修行之余，也可以研读一番。日后何道友著作补全之时，你也不至于一窍不通。”
"Go now!"
“ qiè jì ， bù kě wài zhuàn 。”
“切记，不可外传。”
He waved his hand.
“ nǐ qiě qù ba ！”
“你且去吧！”
Li Fan felt as if he was being shaken underfoot and the surrounding space disintegrated into a small cube again.
shuō bà ， tā huī le huī shǒu 。
说罢，他挥了挥手。
He quickly moved in the direction of where he came from and returned to the entrance of the Array Formation Hall.
lǐ fán zhǐ gǎn jué zì jǐ jiǎo xià zhèn dòng ， zhōu zāo kōng jiān tuō lí ， chóng xīn xíng chéng le yí gè lì tǐ xiǎo fāng kuài 。
李凡只感觉自己脚下震动，周遭空间脱离，重新形成了一个立体小方块。
Exiting this uniquely styled building, Li Fan looked up once more.
cháo zhe lái shí de fāng xiàng kuài sù yí dòng 。
朝着来时的方向快速移动。
"Still over ten years. I hope you can manage to complete it."
hěn kuài ， jiù bǎ tā sòng huí le cè zhèn táng mén kǒu 。
很快，就把他送回了策阵堂门口。
Back inside the Ten Thousand Mysteries Mirror, Li Fan took out the jade slip Master Gong had given him and couldn't help but smile.
zǒu chū zhè zuò wài biǎo jí yǒu tè sè de jiàn zhù ， lǐ fán yòu tái tóu kàn le yī yǎn 。
走出这座外表极有特色的建筑，李凡又抬头看了一眼。
Compared to various array formation introductory books on the market, this jade slip's teachings progressed from simple to complex in a clear and detailed manner.
“ hái yǒu shí jǐ nián shí jiān ， xī wàng nǐ néng lái de jí bǔ quán 。”
“还有十几年时间，希望你能来得及补全。”
From basic theory to practical setup, it was as if he were being taught step by step.
fǎn huí wàn xuán jìng zhī zhōng ， jiāng gōng bó yǔ zèng yǔ de yù jiǎn ná chū lái kàn le kàn ， bù jīn miàn lù xǐ sè 。
返回万玄镜之中，将宫伯羽赠予的玉简拿出来看了看，不禁面露喜色。
In his previous life, Li Fan had also learned how to set up an array for purifying seawater on Tan'an Island.
hé shì miàn shàng gè zhǒng gè yàng de zhèn fǎ rù mén shū jí xiāng bǐ ， zhè yù jiǎn zhōng de jiào shòu nèi róng cóng qiǎn rù shēn 、 céng céng dì jìn 。
和市面上各种各样的阵法入门书籍相比，这玉简中的教授内容从浅入深、层层递进。
But even such a rudimentary array took him nearly half a month to complete.
ér qiě tiáo lǐ qīng xī ， xiáng shí wú bǐ 。
而且条理清晰，详实无比。
Array Dao was just too complex.
cóng jī chǔ lǐ lùn dào bù zhèn shí jiàn ， dōu fǎng fú zài shǒu bǎ shǒu jiào yī yàng 。
从基础理论到布阵实践，都仿佛在手把手教一样。
Self-study alone made it difficult to get started.
lǐ fán shàng yī shì zài tài ān dǎo ， yě céng xué zhe bù zhì guò yí gè jìng huà hǎi shuǐ fǎ zhèn 。
李凡上一世在泰安岛，也曾学着布置过一个净化海水法阵。
However, with this jade slip, it would be much easier.
dàn jiù suàn shì zhè me yí gè jiǎn lòu de bù néng zài jiǎn lòu de zhèn fǎ ， lǐ fán dōu chà bu duō yòng le bàn gè yuè de shí jiān 。
但就算是这么一个简陋的不能再简陋的阵法，李凡都差不多用了半个月的时间。
In the ancient cultivation world, this could at least count as part of the true transmission.
shí zài shì zhèn fǎ yī dào ， tài guò páng zá 。
实在是阵法一道，太过庞杂。
After all, such content couldn't be bought for contribution points.
guāng kào zì xué ， zhēn de nán yǐ rù mén 。
光靠自学，真的难以入门。
"Good, good, good! Friend He, you truly shine even after death!"
bù guò ， yǒu le zhè méi yù jiǎn ， kě jiù róng yì duō le 。
不过，有了这枚玉简，可就容易多了。
Li Fan's spirit was invigorated, and he said three consecutive 'good'.
fàng zài shàng gǔ xiū xiān jiè ， qǐ mǎ yě suàn de shàng bàn bù zhēn chuán le 。
放在上古修仙界，起码也算的上半部真传了。
He then settled his mind and immersed himself in learning with great eagerness.
bì jìng ， zhè yù jiǎn zhōng de nèi róng ， kě shì huā gòng xiàn dù dōu mǎi bú dào de 。
毕竟，这玉简中的内容，可是花贡献度都买不到的。
Lost in the mysteries of array formation, time passed unnoticed.
“ hǎo ， hǎo ， hǎo ! hé dào yǒu ， nǐ kě zhēn shì sǐ le hòu hái zài fā guāng fā rè a ！”
“好，好，好!何道友，你可真是死了后还在发光发热啊！”
After some time, Li Fan was startled by a faint spiritual sensation within him.
lǐ fán xīn shén zhèn fèn ， yī lián shuō le sān gè hǎo 。
李凡心神振奋，一连说了三个好。
Checking the time, it was now Anchored 18 years.
dāng xià xīn shén chén diàn ， rú jī sì kě de xué xí qǐ lái 。
当下心神沉淀，如饥似渴的学习起来。
"Studying arrays takes even more time than cultivation," Li Fan sighed inwardly.
táo zuì yú zhèn fǎ ào miào zhōng ， bù jué shí jiān liú shì 。
陶醉于阵法奥妙中，不觉时间流逝。
In his perception, only a few days had passed.
bù zhī guò le duō jiǔ ， fāng cái bèi xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn de líng jué jīng xǐng 。
不知过了多久，方才被心中隐隐的灵觉惊醒。
"Why did I wake up suddenly?"
chá kàn le xià shí jiān ， xiàn zài yǐ rán shì máo dìng 18 nián le 。
查看了下时间，现在已然是锚定18年了。
Li Fan frowned as he recalled past events...
“ zuān yán zhèn fǎ ， kě bǐ xiū xíng hái yào hào fèi shí jiān a 。” lǐ fán bù yóu dì àn zì zā shé 。
“钻研阵法，可比修行还要耗废时间啊。”李凡不由地暗自咂舌。
"Three years ago, my sister was taken by an immortal master passing through. At first, she would send us messages to report her safety. But later, we never heard from her again."
zài tā de gǎn zhī zhōng ， gēn běn zhǐ shì jǐn jǐn guò qù le jǐ tiān shí jiān ér yǐ 。
在他的感知中，根本只是仅仅过去了几天时间而已。
This must be it!
“ bù guò ， wèi hé huì tū rán jīng xǐng ？”
“不过，为何会突然惊醒？”
Li Fan realized with a sudden understanding.
"Master Gong, so with your Array Dao cultivation, you should find it not too difficult to set up the [Seven-Colored Immortal-Descending Array], right?"
"That's a given. Master Gong is one of the top array masters in our Cunyun Sea."
"Yeah, just look at how every year when the array needs maintenance, Master Gong always has to personally handle it."
The young cultivators chattered excitedly.
But Master Gong was smirking on the side, stroking his beard contentedly.
"Array Dao master," Li Fan thought with a start upon seeing this scene. He almost forgot about someone's final request.
His expression turned serious as he called out from afar, "Senior, are you Master Gong?"
The long-bearded cultivator was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Li Fan.
There was some surprise in his eyes, but it flashed by quickly, well hidden.
He smiled and said, "I am Gong Boyu. May I ask who you are?"
Li Fan's face lit up with excitement. "I am Li Fan. Master Gong, I've finally found you! It's so hard to see you!"
Gong Boyu was a bit awkward but still asked patiently, "What brings you here, young friend?"
Li Fan sighed and said with emotion, "It's on behalf of a friend."
"My friend He Zhenghao left behind a detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram before his death..."
Before Li Fan could finish, Master Gong was interrupted emotionally.
"What? You are my friend He's ally? He has array works still in your possession?" Master Gong's expression was strange, a mix of disbelief and surprise.
He suddenly appeared beside Li Fan.
Li Fan felt as if he had been grabbed by the shoulders. His vision changed instantly.
When he regained his senses, he found himself before a square building standing on its side.
The building seemed to be made entirely of some metal, reflecting cold light in the sunlight.
"Follow me," Master Gong said to Li Fan and walked into the interior.
Li Fan followed him inside.
The surroundings grew dark. The seemingly large structure was actually a cramped space.
Just as Li Fan felt puzzled, he suddenly felt his feet shake. The square space seemed to move.
Then the walls and floor became transparent. Li Fan realized that this space had been divided into countless independent small squares.
Each square moved rapidly along some trajectory, with faint figures of cultivators working inside.
After a while, it seemed they hit something, and the small square stopped moving.
The transition was seamless, and the surroundings changed dramatically.
The space expanded several times. Several tables and chairs were placed inside, suggesting this was a reception area.
Master Gong invited Li Fan to sit down with a smile and asked, "May I have a look at that detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram you mentioned?"
Li Fan had no problem with it.
He had already deleted He Zhenghao's message in his storage ring and made several copies. Now he took out one from his storage ring and handed it over.
With some emotion, Li Fan said, "Before setting off to explore a cavegovernment office or hall, my friend He was afraid of meeting an untimely end, thus burying all his life's work. Hence, he entrusted me with the detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram, instructing me to give it to you if anything happened to him. I hope you can complete this unfinished array diagram."
Master Gong read through the jade slip carefully. His expression alternated between amazement and confusion.
After a while, he carefully put away the jade slip and said to Li Fan, "Ah, although your friend He's cultivation is low, his talent in Array Dao is truly commendable. Too bad..."
"Genius should not be doomed!"
He then solemnly said to Li Fan, "Rest assured, I will do my utmost to complete it. It won't let the brilliance of your friend He's work go unnoticed."
Then he handed Li Fan a communication spirit token and said, "Once completed, I'll notify you immediately. At that time, I'll also give you a copy."
After some thought, Master Gong added, "This detailed explanation of the Hundred Meridian Array Diagram is very helpful for our Array Formation Hall. The new insights are beneficial even to me."
"You've done a great service by passing it on. I will transfer 20,000 contribution points to you later."
Li Fan was surprised at this unexpected gain and quickly expressed his gratitude.
Watching Master Gong immerse himself in He Zhenghao's work, Li Fan was about to leave when he noticed something awkward.
He didn't know how to exit.
So he had no choice but to bother Master Gong again.
"Can you not understand any Array Dao at all?"
Master Gong was surprised and then took out a jade slip: "This is our basic course for entering the world of array formation, which you can study in your spare time. This way, when He's work is completed, you won't be completely clueless."
"Do not spread it around."
"Go now!"
He waved his hand.
Li Fan felt as if he was being shaken underfoot and the surrounding space disintegrated into a small cube again.
He quickly moved in the direction of where he came from and returned to the entrance of the Array Formation Hall.
Exiting this uniquely styled building, Li Fan looked up once more.
"Still over ten years. I hope you can manage to complete it."
Back inside the Ten Thousand Mysteries Mirror, Li Fan took out the jade slip Master Gong had given him and couldn't help but smile.
Compared to various array formation introductory books on the market, this jade slip's teachings progressed from simple to complex in a clear and detailed manner.
From basic theory to practical setup, it was as if he were being taught step by step.
In his previous life, Li Fan had also learned how to set up an array for purifying seawater on Tan'an Island.
But even such a rudimentary array took him nearly half a month to complete.
Array Dao was just too complex.
Self-study alone made it difficult to get started.
However, with this jade slip, it would be much easier.
In the ancient cultivation world, this could at least count as part of the true transmission.
After all, such content couldn't be bought for contribution points.
"Good, good, good! Friend He, you truly shine even after death!"
Li Fan's spirit was invigorated, and he said three consecutive 'good'.
He then settled his mind and immersed himself in learning with great eagerness.
Lost in the mysteries of array formation, time passed unnoticed.
After some time, Li Fan was startled by a faint spiritual sensation within him.
Checking the time, it was now Anchored 18 years.
"Studying arrays takes even more time than cultivation," Li Fan sighed inwardly.
In his perception, only a few days had passed.
"Why did I wake up suddenly?"
Li Fan frowned as he recalled past events...
"Three years ago, my sister was taken by an immortal master passing through. At first, she would send us messages to report her safety. But later, we never heard from her again."
This must be it!
Li Fan realized with a sudden understanding.