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Wu Tong clicked his tongue in surprise and muttered to himself:
"Unexpected. I originally planned to bring back the Golden Tree today, but it turns out I already did it yesterday as a side task. Still, this works out well.
With this, after I bring the villagers here later, there won't be much else to do today."
"I'll head over later then. After all, so many years have passed—there's no need to rush now."
As he spoke, Wu Tong admired the three treasures he had brought back: the Ancient Golden Tree, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and the Lake of Life.
"But... this doesn't feel very secure, does it?"
Frowning at the completely unprotected treasures, Wu Tong quickly formulated a plan.
"AI Core, give me a geomantic layout plan, along with some array formations—illusions, killing arrays, defensive arrays, spirit-gathering arrays... anything useful. Compile them all for me."
"Understood, Master. Detecting new task generation... Task generated. Calculating now... Calculation complete. Congratulations, Master, on acquiring new knowledge: Heavenly Records of Geomancy and True Principles of Array Formation."
"Not bad. This has the flavor of those heaven-defying comprehension abilities."
Pleased by the AI Core's notification, Wu Tong didn't hold back his praise.
"Transmit those two resources to me."
Growing impatient at the awkward scenery before him, Wu Tong urged.
"Understood, Master. Transmission in progress... Transmission complete."
As the AI Core's voice faded, two streams of information flooded Wu Tong's mind.
Heavenly Records of Geomancy: Surveying dragon veins, determining geomantic layouts, measuring fortune, gathering luck, accumulating wealth, disrupting destinies... countless insights into geomancy.
True Principles of Array Formation: Spirit-gathering arrays, wind-blade arrays, flame arrays, illusionary-sound arrays, soul-confusing arrays, spatial-disruption arrays... countless trapping, killing, and illusionary arrays.
The knowledge surged into Wu Tong's mind like a tidal wave.
"Spirit-gathering array, source-convergence array, boundary-severing array...
The Ancient Golden Tree, which gathers life force; the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, which accelerates plant growth; the Lake of Life, which preserves life energy... Threefold rotation, an endless cycle...
Brilliant. I never thought it could be modified like this."
While reviewing the intricate knowledge in his mind, Wu Tong eyed his haphazard initial layout with disdain.
Internally, he tirelessly calculated the ideal geomantic layout and array placements for the three treasures.
As a descendant of Yanhuang, Wu Tong held deep respect for geomancy.
After all, as the saying goes: First comes destiny, second comes luck, third comes geomancy, fourth comes accumulated virtue, and fifth comes study.
For geomancy to rank just after destiny and luck spoke volumes about its significance to the descendants of Yanhuang.
Moreover, according to the Heavenly Records of Geomancy, a well-designed geomantic layout could amplify the effects of these treasures several times over.
With such motivation, Wu Tong devoted himself wholeheartedly to the task.
A few minutes later, with the AI Core's assistance, he successfully derived a flawless geomantic layout.
This layout could also interlink with arrays, merging seamlessly to create an impregnable defense.
"Time to get to work."
Surveying the meticulously designed layout and array distribution in his mind, Wu Tong couldn't wait to begin.
He then retrieved a pile of Honkai Energy Crystals from his imaginary space. The AI Core converted their volatile energy into gentler natural force—akin to the "spiritual energy" of other worlds. Soon, the crystals could rightfully be called Spirit Stones.
With the Spirit Stones ready, Wu Tong began crafting the foundation of the arrays—the Array Disks.
Arrays without disks were disposable; once deployed, they couldn't be moved. Only disk-based arrays could be activated at will.
Each type had its pros and cons. Fixed arrays, unburdened by mobility, could be enhanced later with superior materials for greater power.
Modifying disk-based arrays, however, was far harder. Their integrated design required complete reforging and re-engraving for upgrades.
This time, Wu Tong opted for disk-based arrays.
The academy wouldn't remain as it was forever. After the world's ascension, he planned to upgrade it. Fixed arrays would become obstacles then, whereas disk-based ones could be relocated easily.
Moreover, multiple Array Disks could be interconnected, amplifying their combined strength.
Satisfied with the disks and Spirit Stones before him, Wu Tong turned his gaze to the scene ahead.
"Everything's ready. Time to begin."
"Let's go!"
Dividing Line: Geomantic and Array Deployment
By noon, as the sun reached its zenith, Wu Tong finally completed his work.
Admiring the perfected geomantic layout, he nodded in approval.
The scenery before him had transformed entirely.
The emerald waters of the Lake of Life shimmered like a mirror, reflecting the azure sky and exuding profound tranquility.
The lake radiated boundless life energy, nourishing all living things around it.
On the small island at its center stood the Ancient Golden Tree, positioned perfectly to bathe its surroundings in golden light and abundant life force.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well encircled the tree, nurturing it while serving as a defensive barrier.
Thus, the geomantic layout Cycle of Life took shape, with the Ancient Golden Tree as its core.
This arrangement was meticulously designed:
The Lake of Life nourished the Ancient Golden Tree and the rare plants near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well protected and sustained the Ancient Golden Tree.
The Ancient Golden Tree, in turn, replenished the Lake of Life's energy and nurtured the herbs around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well...
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