I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 771: Chapter 772 Formation Appraisal Convention
 

The servant presented an invitation, bright red and sealed with beeswax, exuding a festive atmosphere.

Recently, these joyous occasions seemed to come one after another. No sooner had he attended a birthday banquet than there was a Formation convention.

“What’s this Formation convention all about?”

Li Xiaobai inquired.

“Reporting to the Princely Heir, the Crown Prince has recently had an Array Formation Grandmaster construct a Formation designed to temper the body and will. It’s a rare treasure for the young elites within the city!”

The servant’s eyes gleamed with envy. Cultivating oneself through a Formation was a matter of great extravagance, beyond the reach of ordinary people. Only the Princely Heir and a few disciples with exceptional talent could enjoy such privilege, truly the envy of others.

“I see, now I understand. I will attend the meeting punctually tomorrow,”

Li Xiaobai took the invitation and said indifferently.

“There’s one more thing, I need a map of the Central Origin Realm. It’s not an issue; I need it to be comprehensive and detailed, the sooner the better.”

“That can be arranged. I will visit the Treasure Trove Pavilion shortly and procure the most detailed one for the Princely Heir,”

the servant said respectfully.

“Mhm, thank you for that.”

After sending the servant away, Li Xiaobai returned to his room and opened the envelope.

As his fingers touched the letter paper, a powerful aura burst forth, striking directly at Li Xiaobai’s forehead.

[Attribute Points +100,000…]

[Attribute Points +100,000…]

“Crap, someone tinkered with this paper, there’s a Formation on it!”

Ji Wuqing exclaimed in surprise. It was vicious indeed to embed an offensive Formation within an invitation envelope. Who would be wary of an invitation?

“Damn, it must have been the Crown Prince’s doing!”

Ergouzi also widened his eyes and came over. It was fortunate that it happened to Li Xiaobai; anyone else might have been caught off guard.

Li Xiaobai’s expression also darkened. Clearly, this was a ‘welcome gift’ from the Crown Prince. A hundred thousand Attribute Points might not be fatal, but it was certainly enough to cause minor injury to an ordinary cultivator at the Human Immortal Realm.

It seemed the Crown Prince intended to embarrass him at the banquet tomorrow.

He slowly unfolded the envelope, letting the Formation on it continue to grind against his fingers.

“Half a year ago, this brother invited skilled craftsmen to meticulously construct a Formation. Now that it is complete, I cordially invite family and friends. Tomorrow at dawn, atop Azure Phoenix Peak, let us uncover its mysteries together and share in joy,”

“Crown Prince, Yan Feng.”

“Heh, this fellow isn’t any good either, wanting to intimidate me. A pity, he picked the wrong opponent.”

Imperial Fire Technique flared in Li Xiaobai’s hand, swiftly burning the envelope and Formation within to ashes.

“Woof, kid, let’s give that Crown Prince a taste of his own medicine tomorrow. What does he think he is, daring to provoke us?” Ergouzi fumed.

“Exactly, why not let this master collect all those scoundrels tomorrow?” Ji Wuqing also said, now quite adept at this sort of business.

“No matter, let’s meet them tomorrow and let them swagger for a while. Once we sell the hostages and collect the Immortal Stones, it will be time to butt heads with the Great Flame Dynasty,” Li Xiaobai spoke calmly.

Outside the cave abode, the servant who had just left returned, holding a scroll of cowhide paper.

The map above depicts the entire Central Origin Realm.

“Princely Heir, your servant has managed to purchase the map.”

“This is the most detailed map we’ve been able to find within the Great Flame Dynasty.”

The servant said respectfully.

“Quite good, this is for your reward.”

Li Xiaobai took the map and threw out two Lower Grade Immortal Stones; the servant’s face lit up with joy, “Thank you, my lord, thank you! If my lord has any orders in the future, just call on me!”

“Hmm, you may go.”

Opening the map, both the man and beasts were lost for words.

The valuable information on it was pitifully scarce, nearly only indicating well-known sect locations; for example, it marked the Eastern, Southern, Western, and Northern continents. Among them, only the Eastern Continent’s map was relatively detailed.

In the Northern Ice Field, it marked the presence of Ice Dragon Island, the west indicated the Buddhist Pure Land, and the south marked the few famous clans such as the Blood Demon Sect, Five Poison Cult, Demon Sealing Sect—all super sects.

Seas separated these four large continents, with a small island indicated between the Eastern and Western continents; it highlighted a residence with the words “Half-Saint Six-Eared Macaque,” where that big shot lived.

“Is this little information volume really considered the most comprehensive map?”

“Is the Great Flame Dynasty really so backward?”

Ergouzi and Ji Wuqing were utterly speechless about this map; it was mostly large unmarked areas, making it barely different from having no map at all.

“But at least we now know the location of the Sea Clan and have also figured out the Six-Eared Macaque’s whereabouts. Now we have found the cultivation places for Elder Kraken and Elder Liuren.”

As Li Xiaobai studied the map, his brows furrowed. Long Xue would probably be taken to Ice Dragon Island, but it was hard to determine where his other senior brothers and sisters would be sent based on this almost empty map.

…

The next morning.

Li Xiaobai had Ergouzi and Ji Wuqing wait with the map for Liuren and others to finish their secluded cultivation, to direct them, as it was difficult for Human Immortal Realm cultivators to be of much use right now. Finding their ancestors and gaining strength in the most suitable cultivation places was the most crucial.

The only free and unfettered individual among them was the old beggar. They would have to ask him later about his plans.

Azure Phoenix Peak, the very summit where he was, was rumored to be a resting place for the Qing Luan, who passed down the Imperial Fire Technique. The name of the Great Flame Dynasty was derived from this legend.

At this moment, the summit was bustling, crammed with people.

All these were the young elites from Yan City, who had come here today to witness firsthand the effectiveness of the Array Formation the Crown Prince had spent half a year commissioning a Grandmaster to personally craft.

If they could gain some benefits from this, it would be even more perfect. With the Sword Sect’s trials drawing near, they would not let pass any opportunity to enhance their cultivation level.

Gaggles of servants weaved in and out, carrying fruit platters and attending to the seated youths.

“Even the Eighteenth has come, and he made quite a splash last night at the Grand Emperor’s birthday banquet. If you strike it rich in the future, remember your brothers, yeah?”

Upon seeing Li Xiaobai, all the Princely Heirs revealed smiles, seemingly saying it amicably.

“Hahaha, indeed, the Eighteenth is now a major celebrity in Yan City! Not only did he execute a eunuch on the street to set a rule, but he also changed his name to Yan Zhaotian, and made a sensational debut at the Grand Emperor’s banquet. Who knew we had such a genius hidden among us?”

“In the future, I might need the Eighteenth’s backing as an older brother!”

The Seventh Prince and Ninth Prince said with forced smiles, their eyes mixed with coldness. Today, with the Crown Prince inviting cultivators to experience his Array Formation, this fellow was bound to make a fool of himself.

“Let’s just wait and enjoy the show!”