Boom...
In the next moment, several violent tremors echoed across the mountain peak.
Then, Ye Yunfei saw several Formations slowly manifest, radiating an ancient aura, while numerous strange runes also floated up, meandering across the summit.
Ye Yunfei knew those peculiar runes represented certain unique restrictions.
"These formations and restrictions are indeed very weak," Ye Yunfei noted upon sensing them, discovering that although the formations and restrictions were of a high grade and exquisitely crafted, the energy they emitted was faint. As the old vine had said, they seemed unable to hold out much longer.
"Young man, the formations and restrictions deployed on this peak were considered quite good even in our era. Without my guidance, you may not be able to comprehend them. Therefore, first listen quietly to my explanation, then try to comprehend them on your own," the old vine said slowly.
"Very well. Please proceed, senior," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Subsequently, the old vine began explaining to Ye Yunfei the principles behind those formations and restrictions.
"So this is the legacy of Ancient Era formations? How incredibly profound and intricate!" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but gasp in admiration while listening to the old vine's explanations.
During its exposition, the old vine specifically imparted to Ye Yunfei various types of Ancient Era formation legacies, making Ye Yunfei feel he had gained immensely!
"Just this knowledge of Ancient Era formations alone is worth lending my aid," Ye Yunfei thought privately.
However, Ye Yunfei soon discovered that the formations and restrictions on this peak were far too profound. With his current understanding of formations, he actually couldn't grasp them immediately, which shocked him deeply.
An indeterminable amount of time passed. After the old vine had repeatedly explained the principles behind those formations and restrictions to Ye Yunfei thousands of times over, Ye Yunfei finally began to gain a preliminary understanding.
"Young man, don't be discouraged. In fact, gaining a preliminary comprehension of these formations and restrictions in such a short time is beyond my expectations. This is a good start. Next, you may begin contemplating them yourself. During your contemplation, should you encounter something unclear, feel free to ask me anytime," the old vine said.
"Understood," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei then sat cross-legged, releasing his Soul Force Energy, and began independently contemplating those formations and restrictions.
After the old vine's thousands of repetitions, Ye Yunfei already had a basic grasp of these formations and restrictions. Now, through personal contemplation, he began to see some connections.
In the following period, Ye Yunfei quietly contemplated, gaining an increasingly deeper understanding of those formations and restrictions.
"Young man, you needn't worry about time. I shall grant you more time," the old vine suddenly spoke up while Ye Yunfei was deeply focused on his contemplation.
Then, Ye Yunfei noticed dots and motes of Time Energy constantly appearing, transforming into streams of time-related runes that enveloped the small space where Ye Yunfei sat.
Then, to his astonishment, Ye Yunfei discovered that the Time Flow Rate within his immediate vicinity began to change.
"Judging by the current Time Flow Rate, when a month passes within this small space of mine, perhaps only a day passes in the surrounding space! Moreover, this Time Flow Rate is still continuously altering!" Ye Yunfei was thoroughly astounded.
Such casual manipulation of time flow was truly terrifying!
"I understand now! The Phantom Tower must be an artifact from the Ancient Era!" Ye Yunfei suddenly thought of the Phantom Tower, where the Time Flow Rate was a hundredfold of the outside, much like the method currently employed by this old vine.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei was shocked again to discover that when a year passed within his little space, possibly only a day passed in the surrounding space!
"Too terrifying!" Ye Yunfei nearly cried out.
This time flow speed had already surpassed that of the Phantom Tower! To think this seemingly lifeless old vine possessed such astonishing power!
Thereafter, Ye Yunfei continued to contemplate those formations and restrictions.
"Hmm, this young man has considerable talent in formations. Perhaps he truly can help me," the old vine observed Ye Yunfei, nodding slightly as if highly appreciative.
An indeterminable duration passed.
"Senior, I seem to have gained a deep understanding of these formations and restrictions. I should be able to begin repairs now," Ye Yunfei spoke.
"Good, then let us begin. Proceed based on your understanding. I will guide you simultaneously," the old vine replied, its eyes lighting up upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
Ye Yunfei stood up and with a wave of his hand, retrieved over a dozen spatial rings. Channeling his will, he took out a large batch of formation materials from one ring, filling up the hillside, and began the repair work.
"So difficult!" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh half a day later.
In that half-day, Ye Yunfei hadn't managed to repair even the slightest part.
"Senior, I find my previous comprehension wasn't deep enough; I must contemplate some more," Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile.
"Very well, take your time," the old vine responded.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged once more, continuing his contemplation of those formations and restrictions.
Another indeterminable period passed.
"Senior, we can start afresh," Ye Yunfei stood up again.
Following the old vine's guidance, Ye Yunfei once more began repairing those formations and restrictions.
This time, things seemed to go much smoother.
A day later.
Boom…
Suddenly, one of the formations emitted a booming sound, causing the entire mountain peak to tremble violently.
"Senior, has one of the formations been repaired?" Ye Yunfei was overjoyed.
"No, far from it. You've only repaired one ten-thousandth, perhaps even one hundred-thousandth, of that formation. You are still far from fully restoring it. These formations are far more advanced than you imagine.
You must know, the power I belong to was one of the mightiest in this expanse of spacetime in its time. Every formation within this headquarters was among the most advanced in this realm of spacetime during that era. Restoring even one formation is no easy task," the old vine shook its head as it spoke.
"What? Only one ten-thousandth, or one hundred-thousandth?" Hearing the old vine's words, Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"That is indeed the case. However, young man, you need not be disheartened. Even repairing just one ten-thousandth of this formation is of immense help to me," the old vine said.
"Let us continue, young man. The epochs these formations and restrictions have endured are far too long. Their power is almost entirely depleted, verging on complete destruction.
By helping me repair even one ten-thousandth, I can rely on them to extend my lifespan for another thousand years or more," the old vine added.