bookcurios Chapter 165 Starting over
Chapter 165 Starting over
Gao Xingchen slowly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed across his eyes. Nan Li observed his changes and asked softly, "How do you feel?"
"I found it." Gao Xingchen's tone was full of joy and determination. "I found that power. It has always been in my heart, but I was too impatient before and ignored it."
Nan Li smiled with relief: "It's good that you understand. The power of the mind is different from other powers. It requires you to feel and control it with your heart."
Gao Xingchen nodded and began to study the power of the mind in depth. He found that by practicing the power of the mind, he could become calmer and more resolute, and not be shaken by the temptations of the outside world. And this calmness and resoluteness is precisely the key to controlling the power of the formation.
He began to try to integrate the power of the mind into the formation. It was not smooth at first. The formation was sometimes violent, sometimes weak, and difficult to control. But Gao Xingchen did not give up. He tried again and again, improved again and again, and gradually found the balance between the power of the mind and the power of the formation.
Nanli and Xiaohei have always been with Gao Xingchen. They practiced together and made progress together. Nanli taught Gao Xingchen some techniques to control the power of the mind, and Xiaohei became Gao Xingchen's best partner in practicing formations.
Day after day, Gao Xingchen's control over the power of the mind became more and more proficient. He could easily integrate the power of the mind into various formations, thereby doubling the power of the formations.
"Xingchen, you have made great progress." Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen controlling the formation with admiration in his eyes, "I believe that in time, you will be able to surpass your past and reach a higher level."
Gao Xingchen smiled slightly: "I have to thank you and Xiao Hei for your company and help. Without you, I would not be able to get to where I am today."
"We are partners, and we should help each other." Nanli said gently.
Xiao Hei also barked happily twice, as if agreeing with Nan Li's words.
Feeling the sincerity and warmth from Nanli and Xiaohei, Gao Xingchen was filled with gratitude and happiness. He knew that he was not fighting alone, and that he had the support and love of his friends behind him.
However, Gao Xingchen did not forget his mission. He knew in his heart that if he wanted to fight against the Fire Cloud Evil God, it would not be enough to rely solely on mental power and formations. He also needed more powerful strength.
He vaguely felt that Elder Li and Immortal Sun seemed to know something. Perhaps they would have the answer he wanted...
Gao Xingchen was worried that Elder Li and Immortal Sun might have key information to fight against the Fire Cloud Evil God, so he decided to visit the two seniors again.
"Elder Li, Immortal Sun, I have a favor to ask of you." Gao Xingchen bowed respectfully to the two elders.
Elder Li stroked his beard and asked kindly, "Xingchen, have you encountered any difficulties?"
Gao Xingchen told the two seniors about his idea of finding a more powerful force to fight against the Fire Cloud Evil God.
"You want to fight against the Fire Cloud Evil God. This is commendable." Immortal Sun praised, "But the Fire Cloud Evil God is extremely powerful. It is not easy to defeat him."
"I know this is difficult, but I will never give up." Gao Xingchen said firmly, "I would like to ask the two seniors for guidance."
Elder Li and Immortal Sun looked at each other and seemed to have made a decision. Elder Li took out an old book from his arms and handed it to Gao Xingchen.
"Xingchen, this book records some of the formation secrets that our sect has collected. Perhaps it will be helpful to you." Elder Li said.
Gao Xingchen took the book with both hands and said solemnly: "Thank you, Elder Li!"
Immortal Sun continued, "These formations are extensive and profound. It will take time to fully master them. You need to concentrate on practicing and don't be impatient."
"I will keep Master Sun's teachings in mind." Gao Xingchen nodded gratefully.
After returning to his residence, Gao Xingchen couldn't wait to open the book given by Elder Li. The pages were yellowed, exuding an ancient atmosphere, and the words on it were profound and unfathomable, obviously a secret book from a long time ago.
Gao Xingchen was overjoyed, and he began to study these formation secrets carefully. The formations recorded in the book were all-encompassing, including attack, defense, trapping enemies, etc., each of which was extremely powerful.
While cultivating his spiritual power, Gao Xingchen tried to integrate these ancient formations into his own formation system. He found that these ancient formations were similar to the formations he had learned before, and the two confirmed each other, which made him understand the formations more deeply.
During his continuous learning and practice, Gao Xingchen came up with a bold idea: Is it possible to combine different formations to create a new and more powerful formation?
He began to try to combine various arrays, experimenting again and again, and failing again and again. But he was not discouraged, but became more determined in his idea.
He knew that creating a unique formation would require tremendous effort and experimentation, but he believed that as long as he persisted, he would succeed.
Gao Xingchen's eyes were full of determination and persistence. He seemed to have seen the dawn of victory waiting for him ahead.
Gao Xingchen closed the ancient book and breathed a sigh of relief. After months of dedicated practice, his control over the power of the mind has reached a higher level. He has also read the secret book of formations countless times. The formations recorded in the book are infinitely mysterious. Gao Xingchen eagerly absorbed the knowledge in it and tried to integrate them.
"Huh..." He slowly raised his hand, and a complex array pattern appeared on his palm, emitting a faint light. This was the result of his painstaking research - "Star Shield". This array combined multiple array elements such as defense, rebound, and absorption. It was a defensive weapon he tailored according to his own situation.
"Star Shield, rise!" Gao Xingchen shouted, and the array pattern instantly expanded, forming a translucent light shield that enveloped him. He clenched his fists, feeling the energy flowing in the array, and his heart was full of confidence. This "Star Shield" could not only resist the attacks of the Fire Cloud Evil God, but also bounce back some of the damage. It was his trump card to challenge a powerful enemy.
"Xingchen, how is your formation practice going?" Nanli's cold voice came from outside the door. She was dressed in black and walked in heroically.
"You've come at the right time. How about my 'Star Shield'?" Gao Xingchen confidently demonstrated his achievements.
Nan Li observed the formation carefully, with a hint of appreciation in her beautiful eyes: "Not bad, this formation has both offensive and defensive capabilities, and it's quite powerful. It seems like you've made great progress during this period of time."
"Of course!" Gao Xingchen smiled proudly, "I'm ready, it's time to challenge the Fire Cloud Evil God again!"
"Are you sure?" Nan Li frowned slightly. "The Fire Cloud Evil God is extremely powerful. You must not take it lightly."
"Don't worry, I'm no longer the boy who was at the mercy of others." Gao Xingchen's eyes flashed with determination, "This time, I will definitely win!"
Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen's confident eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that Gao Xingchen was no longer the young man who had just started out, but had grown into a strong man who could stand on his own.
"Okay, I'll go with you." Nanli nodded in agreement.
Just as Gao Xingchen was about to set off for Huoyun Cave, an unexpected figure appeared in front of them.
"Wait a minute, both of you!" The man was wearing a gray robe and a bamboo hat that covered his face, and his voice was low and hoarse.
"Who are you?" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at the uninvited guest warily.
The man in gray robe slowly took off his hat, revealing a weathered face. His eyes were deep and mysterious.
"I have traveled around a lot and know a few secrets about the Fire Cloud Evil God. Perhaps it will be helpful to you two."
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts. Who was this mysterious visitor? What was the secret he was talking about? Just as Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were about to leave for Huoyun Cave, a black shadow flashed by, accompanied by a gust of wind, and a figure in a black cloak suddenly appeared in front of them.
"Who?!" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li took a step back alertly at the same time, each summoning their weapons. Xiao Hei also felt the change in the atmosphere, baring his teeth and growling at the newcomer, ready to attack at any time.
"Don't be nervous, I mean no harm." The man slowly raised his head, revealing a face full of wrinkles. His cloudy eyes sparkled with light, as if he could see through everything in the world.
"Who are you? Why do you know we are looking for the Fire Cloud Evil God?" Nan Li asked coldly, still holding the dagger tightly in his hand.
“It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is that I know how to defeat the Fire Cloud Evil God.” The man’s tone was calm, but full of confidence.
"Do you know how to defeat the Fire Cloud Evil God?" Gao Xingchen was shocked. This news was like a bolt from the blue to him. Since he came to this world, he had been thinking about defeating the Fire Cloud Evil God and washing away the shame. Now he finally saw hope.
"That's right. Although the Fire Cloud Evil God is powerful, he has a fatal weakness. As long as it is used properly, he can be defeated." The man paused and continued, "This secret is only known to me because I used to be his..."
The man stopped talking here, as if hesitating about something.
"Who were you to him?" Gao Xingchen asked impatiently, his heart full of curiosity and anticipation.
The visitor was silent for a moment, and finally shook his head: "Now is not the time to tell you. The time is not right yet."
"Since you know the secret, why don't you tell me? Don't you want to see the Fire Cloud Evil God brought to justice?" Gao Xingchen was a little excited. He couldn't understand the visitor's thoughts.
"Young man, don't be anxious. Some things need to be done slowly." The visitor said calmly, "The reason why I don't tell you now is because the time is not right. When the time comes, I will naturally tell you everything."
"Timing? What timing?" Gao Xingchen was even more confused. He felt like he was in a fog and couldn't see the direction clearly.
"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed. When the time comes, you will naturally understand." After the man said this, he turned around and was about to leave.
"Wait! Who are you? Why are you helping me?" Gao Xingchen asked hurriedly, his mind full of questions.
The visitor did not turn around, but simply said: "Because, like you, I don't want to see him continue to cause trouble to the world."
As soon as he finished speaking, the person turned into a black shadow and disappeared, leaving Gao Xingchen and Nan Li standing there, looking at each other.