Xiong Jue and the others watched in stunned silence. They had seen people learn formations before, but none of them performed them as quickly as Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan's speed in casting formation patterns was astonishing, like lightning. Profound ancient formation patterns were completed by him in mere moments.
These were ancient formations that had been lost for a long time; was it really that easy?
If Xiong Jue and the others hadn't witnessed it with their own eyes, they would have found it hard to believe that such a master of formations still existed.
What was more, Zhou Yan was not only powerful in cultivation, but his mastery of formations seemed to be merely a hobby, not his primary focus.
The damaged teleportation array was quickly repaired by Zhou Yan, eliminating the worry of instability during teleportation that could lead to being sent to unknown locations.
"I truly don't know how to thank you," Xiong Jue said, genuinely at a loss for words after witnessing this.
Zhou Yan had not only healed his daughter but had also repaired the teleportation array in Willow City, which had been broken for years. He was truly at a loss for words.
"It's alright; I was also doing it for myself. I was worried about the instability of this teleportation array," Zhou Yan replied.
His answer was perfectly reasonable, as Zhou Yan indeed had his own reasons. Xiong Jue was once again rendered speechless.
"Farewell, everyone." Zhou Yan and his companions stepped onto the teleportation array.
Xiong Jue bid them farewell, saying, "You are always welcome in Willow City. I, Xiong Jue, will always consider you an honored guest."
As Xiong Jue activated the teleportation array, Zhou Yan and the others transformed into a beam of light and departed through a spatial passageway.
Xiong Yao Cen watched the spot where Zhou Yan and his group had disappeared, sighing softly.
"Daughter, forget about him. I can see he has no interest in you, and his two wives are also very beautiful," Xiong Jue said.
"I know, but such things can only be forgotten with time. I cannot simply forget him if I wish to," she replied.
Xiong Yao Cen also wanted to forget Zhou Yan, but such affection was difficult to let go of and truly required time to fade.
It was even possible that she would never forget him in her lifetime.
Some people were destined to be etched into one's soul the moment they met.
Even if that person only considered oneself a passerby, or not even that.
...
The next time Zhou Yan opened his eyes, he and his companions had arrived at the teleportation plaza outside the Liuli Dynasty. Many people were teleporting from various places.
From time to time, they could see individuals being teleported here, which was a testament to the prosperity of the Liuli Empire.
"The Liuli Empire is indeed extraordinary," Ye Xun observed, looking at the silver city wall that stood a hundred meters high. This was no ordinary wall; it was constructed from incredibly precious stone.
The entire city wall was protected by powerful formation patterns, and a massive formation enveloped the entire Liuli Imperial City.
Twelve gates saw countless people entering and exiting, and the roads leading out of the city were a hundred meters wide, entirely paved with stone slabs.
Many people rode various exotic beasts in and out of the city. The city was incredibly prosperous, inhabited not only by humans but also by many other races, filling the place with anticipation.
The Liuli Empire was an empire of a top-tier world, yet it could not be compared to the Ancient Desolation families.
Only two Ancient Desolation Imperial Dynasties remained in the entire Great Desolation world.
One was the Xuan Yu Ancient Kingdom in the Eastern Region, and the other was the Bai Yue Ancient Kingdom in the Central Continent.
These two ancient kingdoms were as ancient as the Ancient Desolation aristocratic families, never weakening.
"This is the Liuli Empire. Perhaps we can show you around? There are many wonderful places in the Liuli Empire," Wang Liyan inquired, stepping forward to greet Zhou Yan and his group.
"Since we're here, let's take a look," Zhen Mi said, glancing at Zhou Yan.
"It looks quite good. Let's go in," Zhou Yan replied.
The group walked towards the Liuli Imperial City. Wang Liyan led the way, paying the city entry fees for everyone before they all entered the Liuli Empire.
The city was bustling, with heavy traffic. The main roads were wide, and many powerful individuals riding exotic beasts and horses traversed the center.
Wang Liyan and his companions led Zhou Yan and the others to several lively areas, also introducing them to much about the Liuli Empire.
Seeing that Diao Chan and Zhen Mi were having a great time, Zhou Yan had no immediate intention of leaving.
Ye Xun also mentioned wanting to see the Divine Stone, as it was an item from the Divine Realm, and he might gain something from it.
Zhou Yan agreed, deciding to go and see it.
They continued their sightseeing until evening, and Wang Liyan then led Zhou Yan and his group to a large inn within the city. Although the city was crowded, there were still places to stay; as long as one could afford it, there were many excellent accommodations.
Zhou Yan, Zhen Mi, and Diao Chan stayed in one room, which was filled with the sounds of joy.
The next day, Zhou Yan asked Wang Liyan about when the insights into the Divine Stone would begin. Wang Liyan and his companions immediately went out to gather information.
"Let's go for a walk too," Diao Chan suggested.
"Alright."
It would take Wang Liyan and his group some time to gather information, during which Zhou Yan could take Diao Chan and Zhen Mi on tours around the city at his leisure.
"You guys go ahead. I'll wait for you at the inn."
Ye Xun, acting as a sensible third wheel, did not follow. He had been force-fed so much affection from the couple during this time that his stomach felt like it would burst.
"Okay, then we'll be going." Zhou Yan left with Diao Chan and Zhen Mi. The intimacy of the previous night had left the two women radiant and full of energy.
Zhou Yan and the others had heard Wang Liyan mention several scenic spots the previous day. Although some places were far away, they were not ordinary people and soon found these locations.
"How beautiful," the two women exclaimed upon seeing the place.
It was a celestial garden, and one had to spend a considerable amount of spiritual crystals to enter. Many cultivators enjoyed visiting here, and many came in pairs.
It was rare to see someone like Zhou Yan, accompanied by two beautiful women with whom he was intimately close.
The scenery was beautiful, and powerful formations were set up. These were ancient formations with immortal divine patterns flowing within them.
Zhou Yan was greatly astonished and stepped forward to observe, finding it incredibly surprising.
He had not believed Wang Liyan's earlier words that this was once the manor of an ancient deity, but now, Zhou Yan was convinced, as the traces left by a deity were indeed present.
Zhou Yan examined it carefully and discovered that these divine patterns were extremely profound. Even he would need some time to learn them.
Zhou Yan activated his Innate Taiji Formation Diagram, enveloping the divine pattern. This was a defensive formation pattern with numerous mysteries. It was indeed left behind by a powerful deity.
Every deity possessed their own "Dao," and this was the "Dao" left by one such deity, which was extremely precious. Zhou Yan had not expected such a gain.