"The formation Artifact set is called 'Cloud Mist Small formation'. After you finish opening your Immortal Cave, you can set it up around it to provide a certain degree of concealment and defense. The setup method has already been copied onto a jade slip, but this is, after all, a low-tier small formation, and its defensive effect is limited. Fang Junior Brother, you will have to decide for yourself whether to strengthen the Immortal Cave's formation."
"And this Mountain-Opening Drill is a low-tier Spiritual Artifact, specifically used for carving mountains and walls…" Senior Brother Wu briefly introduced these basic materials to Fang Hong.
Fang Hong stood in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, holding the Intermediate Storage Pouch he had just received, listening intently to Senior Brother Wu's introduction…
Half an hour later, Fang Hong bid farewell to Senior Brother Wu and left the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. He stepped onto a leaf-shaped flying Spiritual Artifact and flew towards the distance.
Fang Hong flew with the Spiritual Artifact while examining the jade slip in front of him.
A light flashed on the jade slip, projecting a rough map. This was a simplified map of Danxian Valley, covering a very wide area with various mountain ranges crisscrossing and extending for tens of thousands of miles.
The lines on the map were intricate, like the veins of the earth, connecting various regions closely.
Fang Hong's gaze swept across the map, seeing many small red dots marked on it. These red dots represented places where Cultivators had already opened Immortal Caves.
He could only choose mountains without red dots to open his own Immortal Cave.
Fang Hong pondered for a while, then had an idea. He adjusted the direction of his Spiritual Artifact and flew north.
Fang Hong did not have any particularly strict requirements for his Immortal Cave.
He knew in his heart that he would not be sitting in his Immortal Cave Cultivating Qi for a long time.
After all, with the demon gourd in hand, going out to hunt Demonic Beasts and collect spirit pills was the most suitable Cultivation method for him. For him, an Immortal Cave was merely a place to stay in the sect.
Therefore, when choosing the location for his Immortal Cave, he placed more importance on its convenient geographical location.
Fang Hong flew north for three days. After that, he arrived at the northern edge of the sect's territory, intending to establish an Immortal Cave there.
The scenery here was picturesque, and a gentle breeze brought wafts of floral fragrance, making one feel refreshed.
However, Fang Hong keenly sensed that the Spiritual Qi concentration here was still a bit lower compared to other places.
The main reason he chose this place was its excellent geographical location.
If he opened an Immortal Cave here, flying five or six hundred miles to the west would take him to the "Ten Thousand Demons Ancient Forest";
Flying over a thousand miles to the north would take him to "Sand Country".
The Ten Thousand Demons Ancient Forest was a famous dangerous place in Qin Country. Just by its name, one knew it was a veritable Demonic Beast forest.
There were many Demonic Beasts there, and it was said that deep within, there were even fifth-level Demonic Beasts comparable to Core Formation Cultivatorss.
Fang Hong wanted to hunt Demonic Beasts and refine spirit pills, and the Ten Thousand Demons Ancient Forest was undoubtedly an excellent destination.
He planned to go there and hunt extensively to improve his strength after opening his Immortal Cave…
As for Sand Country, Fang Hong also had some understanding.
It was Qin Country's northern neighbor, with a lot of sandy soil and a relatively dry climate, with yellow sand filling the sky all year round.
However, this country was rich in various iron Ores, which were important materials for refining Spiritual Artifacts and Spiritual Treasures.
Fang Hong thought that if he ever had a need for Artifact Refining in the future, he would definitely visit there, and perhaps he could find some precious materials…
Considering these two reasons, Fang Hong decided to establish an Immortal Cave in this place.
Fang Hong explored the area for another three days. Every day, he traversed between various mountain peaks, carefully sensing the Spiritual Qi fluctuations, topography, and landforms of each place…
Finally, among many mountain peaks, he chose an inconspicuous small mountain peak.
This mountain was only seven or eight hundred zhang high, appearing very small compared to the other surrounding thousand-zhang mountain peaks.
The mountain was also covered with various trees and strange grasses, lush and green. Moreover, the Spiritual Qi here was mediocre and not dense. Among the many mountain peaks, this small mountain peak was indeed quite unremarkable.
But Fang Hong felt that this mountain peak perfectly met his needs, being both inconspicuous and conveniently located.
After the site selection was completed, Fang Hong began to open his Immortal Cave.
He came to the mountainside, first cast a spell, and a flash of light passed. The weeds and trees fell one after another, clearing an open space. Then he took out the Mountain-Opening Drill and began to bore into the mountain.
The Mountain-Opening Drill was like a pangolin, quickly boring through the mountain wall. Stone chips flew, and wherever the Mountain-Opening Drill went, the hard mountain wall was easily penetrated like tofu. It also brought out the crushed stones from inside.
With the aid of this Spiritual Artifact, Fang Hong found opening his Immortal Cave much easier.
After five days of labor, Fang Hong finally carved a large hall inside the small mountain.
This hall was fifty to sixty zhang long, wide, and high, appearing quite spacious.
Fang Hong looked at the rough walls, frowning slightly. He cast another spell, smoothing out the protrusions and depressions on the walls…
In a short while, the walls were smoothed out by Fang Hong.
He also drilled some holes in the top of the Immortal Cave. Sunlight streamed through these holes into the main hall, forming golden beams of light, and also serving for ventilation.
The prototype of an Immortal Cave was completed; next came the arrangement of some furniture…
Another day passed, and Fang Hong's Immortal Cave was completely formed.
He took out a cleaning talisman, flicked it gently, and the cleaning talisman instantly transformed into a ray of light, swiftly moving through the Immortal Cave.
Wherever it passed, dust dissipated, and the Immortal Cave became spotless.
Fang Hong then took out the bed and various stone tables and chairs he had prepared earlier from his Storage Pouch. These tables and chairs were simply carved by him from ordinary stones. Although simple in style, they were very sturdy.
However, these simple furnishings looked a bit desolate in the spacious Immortal Cave.
Fang Hong looked around, shaking his head slightly, but without the slightest trace of concern on his face. For him, having a place to stay was enough; aesthetics were not important…
With the Immortal Cave opened, Fang Hong began to examine the setup method of the "Cloud Mist Small formation".
The content on the jade slip was not complicated, nor was it difficult. In half an incense stick's time, he had fully comprehended it.
Fang Hong placed the Formation Disk according to specific directions, then inserted the flags inscribed with runes, and finally injected a trace of magical power.
In an instant, a faint white mist and a transparent light shield enveloped the front of the Immortal Cave, concealing it within.
Some venomous snakes and fierce beasts that were originally lurking nearby, feeling the power of this formation, fled in fright, no longer daring to approach.
By this time, the sky had gradually darkened. Fang Hong looked at the well-arranged Immortal Cave, a sense of accomplishment welling up in his heart.
The busy days had left him very tired. He walked to the bed, lay down directly, and soon, the sound of snoring echoed.
His spirit pills and Medicinal Pills were all consumed. After getting enough rest, it would be time for him to go to the Ten Thousand Demons Ancient Forest to hunt Demonic Beasts…