Chapter 372

Chapter 372: The Jingling Institute’s Formation

You You froze. Xuanxian were supposed to have ascended beings, so why did these two still radiate spiritual energy instead of celestial energy?

"Perhaps due to this World’s incomplete natural laws," Yuan Papa’s voice echoed through their connected consciousness. Though he and Feng Rong had lost their power, You You could still initiate Voice Transmission through their divine senses, aided by the water mirror’s long-range capabilities.

"This World likely lacks rules for forging immortal bodies or achieving Ascension," Yuan Papa continued. "Thus they remain spiritual energy users despite Xuanxian-level Cultivation." Without immortal forms, their true power fell short of real Xuanxian.

"Enough numbers. Follow us in!" the two Xuanxian suddenly announced.

Cultivators near the front protested, "Master! Our Xiyan group hasn’t all arrived!"

"Yuyan’s contingent is incomplete too!"

"Shengzhou only has three here!"

"Danya’s only half present!"

More voices rose requesting extensions.

"No time," the mountain gate guardian Xuanxian frowned. "The gate’s opening window closes soon. Others will be escorted separately."

"Your Cultivation depends on personal ability anyway," the second added. "The Jingling Institute assigns meditation spots individually. Those entering together won’t necessarily stay grouped. Move!"

The crowd exchanged looks but followed obediently. You You joined the hundred-strong group through the gate, immediately assaulted by spiritual energy so thick it resembled wading through spiritual veins.

The Xuanxian led them to a platform and cast spells. White mist gathered beneath feet, lifting everyone cloudward toward the floating peaks. Though all present could fly using artifacts, true cloud-riding astonished them. You You noted this basic Immortal spell confirmed their guides’ Xuanxian status.

She eyed the central main peak’s mysterious formation, but their guides diverted to a right-side floating peak’s summit.

"Meditate here," a Xuanxian stated, dispersing mist to reveal talisman-etched squares. "Choose spiritual eyes. We’ll recall you when ready. Your gains depend on yourselves."

They departed swiftly.

Eager cultivators rushed to claim squares. Sitting activated glowing talismans, soon illuminating most grids. You You settled in, transmitting, "Yuan Papa, thoughts?"

"Formation component," he replied. "Purpose unclear."

Before she could ponder, spiritual energy surged violently around her. Meditating cultivators’ power streamed into the talismans.

"It’s draining them!" Feng Rong warned. "Get out!"

"But…mine’s untouched," she observed.

Though her talisman glowed, no energy leaked. Only actively Cultivating users fed the formation – a voluntary process.

Confusion struck. Why create energy-siphon requiring consent? Most cultivators showed no alarm, seemingly expecting this.

"Destroy it?" she asked.

"Wait," Yuan Papa cautioned. "There’s protective barrier elements. Observe first."

She pretended deep meditation while trickling minimal energy.

Half-hour passed. Weaker cultivators paled. As she considered intervening, multiplied spiritual energy erupted from the talismans – feedback exceeding initial contributions.

You You blocked the surge, feeling protective barriers activate around her.

"Barrier triggered," Yuan Papa noted. "Report."

"Energy returned amplified," she answered.

All cultivators now absorbed boosted energy, their Cultivation visibly strengthening. Overwhelmed individuals had excess safely scattered by barriers.

This…was actually a Cultivation aid?