Missing this opportunity, who knows if I'll encounter it again in this lifetime...
Compared to this group of cultivators single-mindedly seeking immortality, the mortals are simply there to enjoy the spectacle.
Unlike before when Zhang Ze slew a dragon in the early morning, this mountain levitation event had leaked out beforehand, and the rooftops of major restaurants and houses had already been reserved.
Some keen individuals even ventured into the mountains to cut bamboo, constructing many bamboo pavilions like viewing stands, each layer seating five, with two extra seats suspended at the top.
The moment the sword array appeared, the entire city fell silent.
Children held in arms or perched on their fathers' shoulders were just filled with joy, thinking this was far more interesting than the fireworks during the Spring Festival.
But those who enjoyed it the most were the storytellers, having witnessed celestial scenes over the past few months, they wove them into storytelling performances and comedies, enough to earn a living in other provinces for a lifetime.
"Look! The mountain is flying up!" someone with a loud voice shouted.
But no one paid attention to him, because no one was blind.
The Old Sect Leader Li's Heaven and Earth technique (the proper solemn kind) appeared among the mountains. With a single hand, he grasped outward, lifting the entire Spirit Deer Valley and the surrounding land covering dozens of miles.
The whole process was silent and soundless.
But in the next moment, the sound of rushing rivers echoed in everyone's ears, like the Heavenly River pouring down.
The giant turtle Zhu Luo's body gradually grew larger, mist enveloped the air, resembling an immortal nation on earth, lifting the entire Spirit Deer Valley onto its back.
Fuji and Xiaoxue, who had always stayed in Spirit Deer Valley, exclaimed in awe as they sat side by side on a branch, watching the distant breathtaking view.
Xiaoxue patted the tree trunk beside her and softly said, "Just grow as you like."
As soon as she spoke, the entire Spirit Deer Valley trembled.
The ancient wood beneath them, upon receiving the command, began to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye, but this process wasn't exploitation; it was a cycle.
Tree roots extended deep into the earth, intertwining like a web, binding the ground on the turtle's back, firmly fixing the soil layer.
The branches stretched into the sky, reaching the heavens.
Once the ancient wood stopped growing, from a distance, the Spirit Deer Valley had transformed, becoming more ethereal.
Zhang Ze gently patted Lily's shoulder, "It's our turn."
Having enjoyed the spectacle, Lily snapped out of it. She took out a small walnut and ordered, "Everyone, get ready, it's time for us to work."
As soon as Lily spoke, a swarm of silver light points, tiny compared to the entire Spirit Deer Valley, took off from various places.
She also took out a floating motorcycle and flew over.
Pei Zhen, Lu Sheng, and other artifact refiners new to the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion were among them; today was the time to validate their research results.
Though those seasoned Golden Core elders like Lu Sheng could already fly, they still rode the floating motorcycles, named Wind Traveling Ships.
The name is said to be derived from the auspicious phrase "travel with the wind, great luck and fortune."
As they moved farther from the ground, Pei Zhen tidied his wind-swept hair and instinctively glanced down, feeling a flutter in his heart.
As a cultivator who had just reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, flying this high was a bit intimidating.
He had some acrophobia.
But this small fear was soon replaced by another feeling; he gripped the Wind Traveling Ship's handle tightly, looking up at the land coming closer to him.
It's quite miraculous; logically, this major event shouldn't be connected to a small Foundation Establishment stage artifact refiner like him.
But, the unpredictability of events means it's time to face the challenge.
Upon reaching the pre-planned target, Pei Zhen used a magical artifact to cast the Earth Transformation and Solidification spell, creating a platform on a cliff.
After standing on it, he gently tapped the Hundred Treasures Bag at his waist, and one by one, silver-white magical artifacts flew out. He sorted them, then cast spells to integrate them into the soil layer for fixing.
There were many Thousand Mechanism Cultivators like Pei Zhen.
Very soon, several simple outposts were constructed, and using these outposts as the core, the complex Thousand Mechanism Rune Array began to operate.
Initially, there were just four small white spots.
Gradually, the four white points transformed into four flower buds, surrounded by a mist of spiritual energy.
After confirming that all positions were installed, the Thousand Mechanism Cultivators mounted their respective Wind Traveling Ships and distanced themselves from the Spirit Deer Valley.
Once they were at a safe distance, the flower buds bloomed.
The basic Talisman Array named Fuyao was activated.
The four arrays installed at this stage were for experimental purposes and weren't enough to replace the giant turtle Zhu Luo in bearing the entire valley.
To completely replace the giant turtle Zhu Luo and allow the Spirit Deer Valley to float independently, months or even years of refinement would be required.
After the Heaven and Earth technique dissipated, Li Wenzhou, who stood mid-air beside the giant turtle Zhu Luo, asked.
"Hmm, it does feel a little lighter."
Li Wenzhou nodded, "Then let's move the mountain back."
The elders, upon receiving the Old Sect Leader's command, appeared at various positions outside the Spirit Deer Valley, keeping watch for any unlikely dangers.
The Thousand Mechanism Cultivators then approached the Spirit Deer Valley again, this time setting foot on the land to inspect and adjust some of the magical artifacts.
The security pavilions, which Lily had set up earlier, had also been modified, with their numbers significantly increased and their functions more comprehensive.
Due to the presence of the ancient wood, maintaining Dragon Qi within the valley no longer required the elders to cast spells; just a Golden Core was enough.
And Golden Cores were abundant in the Beast Taming Sect and Medicine King Valley.
Li Yueqi and Xia Yan, each with disciples from the two sects, quickly took their positions, employing the spell Old Tang had passed down. The Qi Barrier appeared once again.