Li Yi, after leaving the Solar Star with Tongtian, traveled towards the Lunar Star, which was in opposition to the Solar Star.
As Li Yi had predicted, there was also a grand formation on the Lunar Star.
The Lunar and Solar Stars were formed from Pangu's eyes. If the Solar Star had a protective formation, then the Lunar Star must also have a formation of equal standing. Now that Li Yi and Tongtian had arrived at the Lunar Star, it was indeed so.
The Solar Star had birthed Dijun and Taiyi, both possessing accompanying spiritual treasures. Whether it was the River Diagram and Luo Book or the Chaos Bell, both had shone brightly in the Primordial World. However, there was no record of accompanying spiritual treasures for Xihe and Changxi, who were born on the Lunar Star.
Li Yi surmised that while Xihe and Changxi might not have had accompanying spiritual treasures, it was impossible for the Lunar Star itself to be devoid of spiritual treasures. Therefore, there should still be two powerful treasures on the Lunar Star.
It was unknown why they did not appear in the hands of Xihe and Changxi, but they must be on the Lunar Star.
As soon as Tongtian arrived at the Lunar Star, he was captivated by the protective formation. As his elder brother had said, the formation on the Lunar Star was no less inferior to the one on the Solar Star.
He wondered how his elder brother knew this. They were both formed from Pangu's primordial spirit, so why did his elder brother know so much?
Tongtian could never have imagined that Taishang was still Taishang, yet also not quite Taishang.
However, Tongtian harbored no jealousy. He deeply felt his elder brother's affection for him and their second brother, which was undeniable. Perhaps his elder brother had encountered some fortuitous encounter and learned extensively.
Tongtian shook his head and ceased his deep contemplation. The priority now was to quickly comprehend this formation.
Without further hesitation, Tongtian immediately walked into the formation.
Although Li Yi had predicted the existence of powerful treasures on the Lunar Star and was eager to verify his speculation, his brother's cultivation was paramount and could not be delayed. If he didn't accompany him, he feared Tongtian might act foolishly again, as he had on the Solar Star.
Thus, Li Yi used his technique of "One Qi Transforms Three Pure Ones" to manifest three avatars: Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing. He dispatched them to search the Lunar Star.
He himself then entered the formation with Tongtian.
Inside the formation, Tongtian was no longer reckless. With his elder brother accompanying him into this formation this time, if any harm befell Li Yi due to his rash actions, Tongtian believed he would live the rest of his life in regret.
Seeing Tongtian's cautious demeanor, Li Yi understood his concerns and said with a hint of exasperation, "What are you dawdling for, kid? Although I don't cultivate the Way of Formations, I've reached the peak of the Great Luo Realm, and I have the Xuanhuang Tower for protection. Are you afraid I'll get hurt?" Sudan Novel Network
Tongtian chuckled dryly, realizing he was being overly cautious. Li Yi's cultivation far surpassed his own, and he possessed the supreme defensive treasure, the Xuanhuang Tower. What was there to worry about?
He immediately shed his cautious hesitations and proceeded boldly according to his own ideas.
Although Tongtian knew the formation would likely not harm Li Yi, he still dared not send his divine soul out as he had last time.
The formation space was extraordinarily wondrous. If he were to enter it rashly with his divine soul without understanding it, the consequences would be unpredictable.
Tongtian also understood that if he were to enter the formation space, Li Yi would surely accompany him. It would be one thing if he himself were harmed, but it would be terrible if Li Yi were injured.
Therefore, Tongtian secretly resolved not to take any risks unless it was absolutely necessary.
Tongtian then diligently began to trace the operational methods of the formation with his divine soul power, systematically comprehending its profound mysteries.
Li Yi observed Tongtian's furrowed brows and occasional expressions of joy, recognizing the formation's profound and unfathomable nature.
In the blink of an eye, two hundred years passed. Li Yi's avatars had nearly scoured the entire Lunar Star.
He still hadn't found any spiritual treasures. Not only were there no spiritual treasures of the same caliber as the Chaos Bell and the River Diagram and Luo Book, but he hadn't even encountered any ordinary spiritual treasures. He had, however, found many spiritual herbs and materials for refining.
Li Yi began to doubt himself, "Could I have been wrong? Is there truly no spiritual treasure on the Lunar Star? But that seems unlikely! The Solar and Lunar Stars were formed from Pangu's eyes; how could there be such a significant difference?"
Just as Li Yi was perplexed, Tongtian suddenly awoke. Seeing this, Li Yi had no choice but to set aside the matter of spiritual treasures for the moment and inquire about Tongtian's progress.
"Third brother, how was it?"
Tongtian shook his head and sighed,
"Eldest brother, the profound mysteries of this formation are difficult to discern solely by observing its operational methods! I believe I may still need to enter the formation space!"
With that, Tongtian looked at Li Yi with hopeful eyes.
Li Yi was reluctant for Tongtian to put himself in danger, but seeing Tongtian's hopeful gaze, he couldn't bring himself to refuse.
He said resolutely, "Since you have no other way, third brother, what if we brothers go together? Although this formation is wondrous, it is still within the innate realm and has not entered the chaos. With your Pure World White Lotus and my Xuanhuang Tower, we should be safe."
Upon hearing this, Tongtian immediately said, "Eldest brother, you really shouldn't go. I alone am sufficient. Besides, you haven't cultivated the Way of Formations. If..."
Before Tongtian could finish, Li Yi interrupted, "What? You look down on your elder brother?"
Tongtian immediately shook his head vigorously, like a rattling drum, and quickly replied, "No! No!"
Li Yi said with a hint of annoyance, "Then that settles it. I also want to see what's so marvelous about this formation space! Hurry up and send out your divine soul!"
Saying this, before Tongtian could react, Li Yi first manifested his divine soul and summoned the Xuanhuang Tower.
Seeing Li Yi's actions, Tongtian realized his elder brother was determined to go.
He then also manifested his divine soul and summoned the Twelve-grade Pure World White Lotus.
As Li Yi's divine soul departed, he immediately took both his and Tongtian's physical bodies into the tower.
The Xuanhuang Tower emitted two streams of profound yellow energy. One enveloped Li Yi's divine soul, and the other enveloped Tongtian's divine soul.
The Pure World White Lotus hovering above Tongtian's head also emitted a white light that enveloped Li Yi's entire body.
Once prepared, Tongtian's divine soul was surrounded by the laws of formations, faintly visible. Tongtian's hands swiped through the space before him, and a silver arched gateway appeared. The two of them stepped through the gate together.
On the Solar Star, Tongtian had accidentally entered the formation space of the protective formation. After their experience on the Solar Star, Tongtian had mastered the method of entering formation spaces.
As Li Yi and Tongtian entered the arched gateway and disappeared, the silver gateway vanished, and the void returned to tranquility.
After Li Yi and Tongtian entered the formation space, Li Yi saw that the entire space was filled with silver radiance.
In the center of this space was a silver orb of light, from which all the silver radiance of this space emanated.
Li Yi walked closer to examine it but saw only a silver sea of light, with nothing discernible within. Li Yi attempted to send his divine soul into it but discovered that the orb of light could shield divine souls. Li Yi turned to Tongtian and asked, "Third brother, what is this?"
Tongtian looked bewildered, stating he didn't know either.
"Eldest brother, I don't know either. I didn't encounter any light orb like this in the formation space on the Solar Star."
Seeing that Tongtian was also clueless, Li Yi decided to ignore it for the time being and said to Tongtian, "Then forget it. You should focus on comprehending this formation first!"
Tongtian, following his experience on the Solar Star, began to comprehend the formation. Li Yi stood by his side, guarding him.
Three hundred and fifty years passed. Li Yi, bored, approached the orb of light and examined it closely. He was extremely curious about what was inside but had tried numerous methods without success.
He had considered using brute force to break it open but feared disturbing Tongtian, so he had been unable to do so.
As Li Yi was examining the orb of light, Tongtian had finished his enlightenment and awakened. He saw Li Yi trying every means to open the orb of light.
Tongtian rose and walked to Li Yi's side. Seeing that Tongtian had awakened, Li Yi quickly asked, "Third brother, you're awake? How was it?"
Tongtian said happily, "Eldest brother, rest assured, I have broken through!"
Li Yi exclaimed with excitement, "That's excellent, excellent!"
He then burst into hearty laughter, as if he himself had broken through.
Tongtian asked, "Eldest brother, what are you...?"
"Oh! I'm trying to figure out what's inside! But I have no way to open it!"
Tongtian said, "Let me try. As I comprehended this formation, I learned that this orb of light is formed from the formation itself. If we try to force it open, we might trigger the entire grand formation!"
With that, Tongtian waved his hand and planted twenty-four small flags around the orb of light. Tongtian formed a hand seal and pointed at these flags, which then began to rotate rapidly around the orb of light.
The light from the orb of light split into twenty-four strands, connecting with the flags. Visibly, the power from the orb of light was channeling into the flags.
As the flags absorbed the light, they slowly turned silver. Soon, the contents of the orb of light became visible.
A ruler and a chain lay quietly in the void, surrounded by streams of chaotic energy, with wisps of purple qi mixed within.
The Grandmist Quantity Heavenly Ruler!
The Qiankun One Qi Lock!
My prediction was correct! I searched everywhere outside and couldn't find them, but they were here!
Li Yi was overjoyed upon seeing the objects within the orb of light and said to Tongtian, "Hahaha! Fortune! Fortune! Third brother, how much longer will it take? We must take these two treasures!"
Tongtian was equally excited and said, "Eldest brother, soon, soon!"
As the small flags turned completely silver, Tongtian said, "Eldest brother, it's ready!"
Li Yi looked at the two spiritual treasures in the void and said to Tongtian, "Third brother, you choose one!"
Tongtian also declined, "Eldest brother, you first!"
Seeing Tongtian's refusal, Li Yi did not insist and said, "Both of these spiritual treasures are innate supreme treasures. Third brother, you already have the Qiankun Ruler, so I will take the Grandmist Quantity Heavenly Ruler. You can take the Qiankun One Qi Lock."
He then collected the ruler. Seeing Li Yi take the Grandmist Quantity Heavenly Ruler, Tongtian stepped forward and collected the chain.