**Chapter 520: The Times Have Changed, and So Have People’s Hearts**
Meng Anwen asked, "How is it? What did he say?"
"He gave a formation, saying that this formation can deal with the Soul Devourer."
Lin Moyu handed a formation diagram to Meng Anwen.
This was given by Antares, who said that a god-level formation master could understand it.
Anyway, it was full of scribbles that Lin Moyu couldn’t understand at all.
"A formation?"
Meng Anwen took the formation diagram, which was extremely ancient and exuded a desolate aura.
As a god-level formation master, Meng Anwen activated his spiritual power and connected with the formation diagram.
In an instant, the formation diagram emitted a brilliant light, dazzling and radiant.
A large number of complex and obscure runes flew out, some entering Meng Anwen’s spiritual world, while others manifested in the air.
The runes intertwined and entangled, revealing a magnificent formation.
Meng Anwen was stunned for a moment, taking a long time to absorb all the information about the formation.
As for the others, they couldn’t understand it at all.
They only felt that this formation was extraordinary and, once activated, would be earth-shattering.
After a long while, the light on the formation diagram faded, and Meng Anwen regained his composure, exhaling deeply, "What a powerful formation."
Lin Moyu asked, "Teacher, can you set it up?"
Meng Anwen nodded, "I should be able to, but it will require thorough research."
Shuyao Shen said, "I also need to study the elixir. With both approaches, we can definitely solve the problem of the Soul Devourer."
Meng Anwen’s eyes flickered as he glanced at Lin Moyu, "Let’s go back."
He activated the Shenxia Tower, taking everyone out of the secret realm.
Meng Anwen casually sealed off the secret realm, prohibiting anyone from entering.
Shuyao Shen and Shuhan returned to their Medicine God Mansion.
Meng Anwen took Lin Moyu and Gaoyang back to the White God Courtyard.
Bai Yiyuan was resting and said softly, "Xiaoyu, your friend has recovered."
Lin Moyu nodded, "Yes, he’s fine now."
"White God!"
Gaoyang suddenly exclaimed, kneeling on the ground with a thud, almost kowtowing to Bai Yiyuan. He was trembling with excitement.
He shouted, "I never thought I would see White God in my lifetime. Even if I die now, it’s worth it."
This startled Bai Yiyuan, "Xiaoyu, what’s wrong with your friend?"
Lin Moyu sighed, "He’s just like that, don’t mind him."
Meng Anwen said, "Your friend has just recovered, don’t get too excited. Old Bai, take him to stay at the Xiajing Academy for now. Xiaoyu and I have something to discuss."
Meng Anwen’s serious expression indicated that it was important.
Bai Yiyuan got up and dragged Gaoyang away, "Kid, come with me."
Lin Moyu also said, "You go stay at the Xiajing Academy first, I’ll handle the rest."
Gaoyang, still immersed in excitement, was dragged away by Bai Yiyuan.
After they left, Lin Moyu looked at Meng Anwen, "Teacher, you must have noticed."
Meng Anwen looked at Lin Moyu, "I have a rough idea, but you should explain it yourself."
Not only did Meng Anwen have something to say, but Lin Moyu also had something to discuss.
Lin Moyu said, "Besides the Soul Fusion Formation, Antares also gave a Soul Fusion Elixir."
Meng Anwen nodded, "Go on."
Lin Moyu poured him a cup of tea, "Antares said that this formation might help me lay the foundation to become a supreme expert."
Meng Anwen’s eyebrows twitched violently, but he said nothing.
He appeared calm, but his slightly trembling fingers betrayed his inner excitement.
Lin Moyu repeated Antares’ words, and Meng Anwen pondered them carefully.
When it came to meticulousness, Lin Moyu knew he couldn’t compare to Meng Anwen.
Meng Anwen could always analyze many details from a few words.
After thinking for a moment, Meng Anwen suppressed his excitement and drank some hot tea before speaking, "He’s right. No matter how many god-level experts there are, they can’t compare to one supreme expert."
"Since he said that the Soul Fusion Formation can help you lay the foundation to become a supreme expert, I will do my best to help you."
"Moreover, I can sense from his words that he seems very eager for you to become a supreme expert."
"This Soul Fusion Formation, even if you didn’t want it, he would have forced it on you."
Lin Moyu smiled bitterly, "I already felt something was off. It seems I’m not smart enough."
Meng Anwen chuckled, "You’re already very smart."
"But this formation is too complex, and everyone’s soul has its limits."
"You can’t use all the Soul Devourers to enhance your soul; too much is as bad as too little."
"So we need to prepare both the Soul Fusion Formation and the Soul Fusion Elixir."
Lin Moyu handed the Soul Fusion Elixir formula to Meng Anwen, "This is the formula. I’ll follow your lead."
Meng Anwen nodded, "Then we’ll set up the Soul Fusion Formation within the Shenxia Empire. You’ll be the core, absorbing enough soul power."
"The rest will take the Soul Fusion Elixir, which can also create many geniuses for the Shenxia Empire."
As they spoke, Meng Anwen examined the Soul Fusion Elixir formula.
Although he wasn’t an alchemist, he knew a bit about related fields.
The main ingredient of the Soul Fusion Elixir was a material called Red Stone.
Red Stone was the red shell growing on rocks in the secret realm.
Lin Moyu said, "Teacher, I don’t think creating too many geniuses in the Shenxia Empire is beneficial."
Meng Anwen suddenly looked up at Lin Moyu, his eyes questioning, "Why do you say that?"
Lin Moyu thought for a moment and organized his words, "I believe that for professionals, qualities like perseverance, resilience, and character are more important than talent."
"I’ve seen people with average talent but noble character, unafraid of death."
"I’ve also seen people with excellent backgrounds but who are cowardly and selfish."
"Such people are easily tempted. Even if they grow strong, they might become puppets of demons."
Meng Anwen didn’t speak, pondering Lin Moyu’s words.
Lin Moyu continued, "I know you hope for everyone in the Shenxia Empire to be like dragons, but times have changed."
"During the Soul Devourer calamity, demons and dragons hadn’t arrived yet. There was no cult of demon worship, and the survival of the entire human race was at stake."
"In such a situation, the human race naturally united."
"But now..."
Lin Moyu didn’t continue, knowing that Meng Anwen would understand.
After a long time, Meng Anwen sighed deeply, "Indeed, you’re right."
"The times have changed, and so have people’s hearts. What do you plan to do?"
Lin Moyu said, "There are many Soul Devourers, and I can’t absorb all the soul power alone. The excess soul power can be given to specific people, like you, Teacher Bai, Teacher Yan, my sister, Yiyi, Gaoyang, and others."
"I know my idea is a bit selfish, but I have to be a little selfish."
Meng Anwen frowned, "I’ll need to make some adjustments to the formation, and you’ll have to control it all. The pressure on you will be immense."
Lin Moyu knew that Meng Anwen had accepted his suggestion, feeling relieved.
His idea was somewhat selfish, and he feared Meng Anwen wouldn’t accept it.
Fortunately, Meng Anwen was open-minded.
Lin Moyu said, "As long as you can modify the formation, leave the rest to me."
"As for the Soul Fusion Elixir, it can be a backup. Once we’re ready, we can give it to the Medicine God to develop the corresponding elixir."
The two discussed for a while and finalized their plans.
The formation was enormous, covering the entire Shenxia Empire.
Choosing the formation’s nodes required careful calculation.
This might involve the military, but with Meng Anwen and Bai Yiyuan’s status, it shouldn’t be a problem.
Shuyao Shen had already started researching the elixir, but Lin Moyu found the formula extremely complex. Developing the elixir would be challenging.
Meanwhile, the royal family, which managed the empire’s administration, had already taken action.
Orders were issued from the palace to various provinces and cities.
Many high-ranking officials were mobilized, traveling across the country.
Especially in Jiangning Province, a silent lockdown was enforced.
Many personnel were secretly investigating, identifying everyone with abnormal conditions in the past six months.
The investigation revealed quite a few such individuals.
Especially in Xihai City, where Gaoyang lived, there were several cases.
The empire gathered them for centralized treatment.
All actions were carried out quietly, with no leaks.
Students from Jiangning Academy who were out of town received notifications to return to the academy immediately.
No matter what they were doing, they had to drop everything and return.
Lin Moyu returned to Kuncheng and met Feng Ziliu and his group again.
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