Laying the formation
The Grand Tutor's Mansion.
Inside the Quiet Room, light flowed and shimmered.
A model of an array formed from pure Magic Power is quietly suspended in mid-air.
The model was extremely complex, with tens of thousands of light points as nodes and billions of light rays as veins, outlining the mountains and rivers of the entire Chaoge City.
These patterns intertwine and weave together to form a vast and boundless array that completely envelops the entire Chaoge model.
Yunxiao at this masterpiece that had taken the thirteen of them a whole year to complete, Yunxiao's usually calm and aloof face showed a slight ripple.
It's finally done.
She spoke softly.
"Elder sister, this formation is a hundred times more mysterious than we initially imagined!"
Even the usually lively Bixiao had put aside her usual playfulness, her bright eyes filled with shock and pride.
"Using the land veins of Chaoge as its foundation, drawing upon the power of the Nine Provinces as its shield, and driving it with the Human Path Fortune as its core—such a scheme is simply unheard of!"
"Once this formation is complete, unless the Saint himself arrives, Chaoge City will be an impregnable fortress."
Qin Wan, the leader of the Ten Heavenly Lords, was also filled with emotion.
"After a year of deduction, the thirteen of us joined forces, incorporating all our knowledge, to create this most perfect formation today."
"We will not fail the Human Emperor's trust."
Qin Wan stood up and bowed to Yunxiao.
"Senior Sister Yunxiao's mastery of array formations is divine. If it weren't for her guidance, we would probably have had to spend another three to five years before we could grasp the key to it."
The other nine Heavenly Kings echoed this sentiment.
This year's simulations were not only for setting up formations, but also, for them, a practice of the art of formations.
Yunxiao did not take credit. She slowly rose and looked through the window towards the majestic palace.
"It wasn't my doing."
"It's the Chaoge City's geomantic energy; it possesses an indescribable, powerful force."
"That's the Fortune of the Human Clan, evolving and defending itself."
"All we did was go with the flow."
Yunxiao turned his gaze away from the array diagram and looked at the crowd.
"Now that the formation diagram is finalized and every step has been perfectly calculated, let's send a message to Wen Zhong Martial Nephew Wen Zhong."
"Inform the Human Emperor about this matter."
"Then, we can begin setting up the formation."
"Yes!"
The crowd responded in unison.
Not long after, Wen Zhong hurriedly arrived at the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
When he saw the flawless array model, even someone as composed as him was overwhelmed with excitement.
"My fellow Martial Uncle, are you ready?"
"That's right." Yunxiao nodded.
Wen Zhong was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately replied.
"Very well! I will now lead my fellow Martial Uncle to the palace to meet the King!"
Nine Chamber Hall.
When Wen Zhong arrived with Yunxiao and his entourage, Di Xin was sitting upright on his throne, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.
"Greetings, Your the King!"
Wen Zhong was the first to bow.
"We have met the Human Emperor."
Yunxiao and the others also bowed slightly towards the throne.
Di Xin's gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on Yunxiao, who was at the head of the group.
"Judging from your expressions, the matter of the formation should have been resolved."
Yunxiao stepped forward and answered with neither humility nor arrogance.
"Reporting to the Human Emperor."
"We have spent a year perfecting the grand formation."
"Good."
"Fellow Daoists, you have worked hard."
Yunxiao stepped forward and bowed slightly.
"Your Human Emperor is too kind; this is simply my duty."
"Now that the formation diagram is complete, we can begin setting up the formation at any time."
Di Xin nodded.
"Very good."
"Is there anything I can do to assist you with when setting up the formation?"
Yunxiao shook his head.
"Before the formation is fully set up, there is no need for the Human Emperor to intervene."
"The thirteen of us will be responsible for activating the earth veins of Chaoge, inscribing the array patterns, and constructing the framework of the array."
She paused, then added solemnly.
"However, the Human Emperor himself will need to intervene at the very moment the formation is completed."
"The vast and boundless Human Path Fortune will be poured into the core of the formation in one fell swoop, completely activating it and integrating it with the entire Chaoge City."
"This step is of paramount importance; its success or failure rests entirely on the Human Emperor's shoulders."
Di Xin slowly rose from his throne.
"I understand."
"In that case, let's set the date for the formal deployment in three days."
"Good!"
Yunxiao and the others responded in unison.
Then, Di Xin turned his gaze to Wen Zhong.
Grand Tutor.
"Your old minister is here."
"When the battle formation is deployed, Chaoge City will inevitably be thrown into turmoil."
"Immediately convey my decree, ordering Bi Gan and Shang Rong to assist you in pacifying the people of the city and stabilizing order in Chaoge."
"Make sure that nothing goes wrong."
"I do not wish for the formation process to be disturbed in any way."
Wen Zhong felt a chill run down his spine and immediately bowed to accept the order.
"My lord, I obey the order!"
"We will not allow such petty villains to disturb the King and his fellow Martial Uncle' plans!"
Three days later.
Chaoge, Grand Ancestral Temple.
The atmosphere in this ancient hall, which symbolizes the legal system of the Great Shang Dynasty and the incense offerings of the Human Clan, is extremely solemn today.
Di Xin, dressed in Black Robe of the Dark Bird, stood in front of the Grand Ancestral Temple temple.
Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, and the Ten Heavenly Lords stood on either side, their expressions solemn.
After a long while, Di Xin slowly turned around and looked at everyone.
"Let's begin."
Yunxiao nodded solemnly to the other twelve people.
"Gentlemen, take your places!"
"Charge!"
"Yes!"
Before he could finish speaking...
Twelve streaks of light shot into the sky without hesitation, transforming into twelve Long Rainbow that shot directly toward the four cardinal directions of Chaoge City.
To the east, Qin Wan, Zhao Jiang, Dong Quan were stationed.
The south side was guarded by Bixiao, Yuan Jiao, and Jin Dasheng.
On the west side, Qiongxiao, Sun Liang, Bai Li led the way.
On the north side, Yao Bin, Wang Bian, and Zhang Shao were in charge.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches Daluo Golden Immortal, in groups of three, landed precisely on the array nodes that they had already deduced countless times.
Only Yunxiao remained at the Grand Ancestral Temple.
She will be the central figure of this Heaven-Encompassing Grand Formation, responsible for connecting the earth's veins in all directions and harmonizing Yin, Yang, Five Elements.
Di Xin remained standing on the High Platform, quietly observing everything.
In his field of vision, four dazzling pillars of light, piercing the heavens and earth, rose almost simultaneously from the four directions of Chaoge City.
The formation has begun.
Boom--!
Almost the instant the Twelve Ancestral Witches Interception Sect immortals took their positions, the entire Chaoge City trembled violently.
An immense, unseen yet undeniably real force was drawn forth from the depths of the earth.
East of the city.
Qin Wan, Zhao Jiang, Dong Quan simultaneously formed hand seals and chanted incantations.
Three vast streams of Magic Power burst forth, but instead of soaring into the sky, they roared like three golden dragons and plunged into the earth beneath their feet.
"Rise!"
Their target is the ley lines east of Chaoge City!
At the same time, nine other immortals from the Interception Sect in the south, west, and north directions also made the same move.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches Daluo Golden Immortal used their supreme Magic Power as carving tools and the earth veins of Chaoge as their canvas.
They began to meticulously imprint the complex array diagram, which had been deduced over a year, onto the foundation of this Human Clan capital city, stroke by stroke!
Rumble--!
The earth began to tremble slightly.
It was as if a sleeping giant had been startled awake.
Within Chaoge City, countless people felt this sudden tremor and came out of their homes, their faces filled with fear and unease.
"What happened? Did the earth dragon turn over?"
"Run!"
The streets instantly descended into chaos.
Just then, squads of heavily armored Shang Army soldiers quickly appeared at various street corners.
Royal Uncle Bi Gan, Prime Shang Rong, and other important officials also personally took to the streets to loudly appease the situation.
"Everyone, do not panic!"
"This is the result of the Human Emperor's sacrifice to Heaven at the Grand Ancestral Temple, praying for the blessings of our Great Shang Dynasty, which has resonated with Heaven and Earth! It is Auspicious Omen omen!"
"Return home, close your doors and windows tightly, and refrain from making any noise, lest you disturb the imperial procession!"
With the strong intervention of the imperial court, the unrest in the city was quickly suppressed.
Meanwhile, inside the Grand Ancestral Temple...
Yunxiao's eyes were closed, his hands formed a mysterious mudra, and his whole being seemed to merge with the earth beneath his feet.
Before her, the flow of the earth's veins in all directions and the output of Magic Power from her Twelve Ancestral Witches fellow disciples all transformed into countless points of light, clearly presented to her perception.
She was like a Gao Ming weaver, carefully guiding the twelve raging forces and weaving them together perfectly according to the design of the array.
Fine beads of sweat had already formed on her forehead.
Simultaneously controlling such a vast amount of earth vein power is also a huge test for her.
As the four-sided base of the formation stabilized, the framework of the formation gradually took shape.
The golden dragon of Human Path Fortune, which shrouded Chaoge City, seemed to sense something and let out a high-pitched dragon roar.
The formation has reached its most crucial moment.
Fine beads of sweat had formed on the foreheads of Twelve Ancestral Witches Daluo Golden Immortal.
Carving such a massive array into the earth's veins connected to the Nine Provinces would also be extremely taxing for them.
finally.
I don't know how much time passed.
The last rune was successfully imprinted deep within the earth's veins.
Buzz--!
Four beams of light suddenly surged and converged in the sky.
"Combine!"
Yunxiao suddenly opened his eyes, formed a mysterious hand seal with his hands, and pushed forward forcefully.
Buzz--!
The entire Grand Ancestral Temple was instantly enveloped in endless radiance.
At that moment, the statues that enshrined the Forefathers of the Human Clan seemed to come alive.
The Three Sovereigns, the Five Emperors, Suiren, Youchao, Ziyi Shi...
Each statue emitted a dazzling divine light, echoing the four streams of earth vein power that had been drawn in from the outside world.
The foundation is based on the enduring belief in the incense offerings embodied in the statues of the Human Clan's Forefathers!
Using the immense power of the earth's veins in Chaoge City as array patterns!
A Heaven-Encompassing Grand Formation covering the entire Chaoge City finally... took full shape at this moment!
The moment the formation was completed, all the tremors subsided.
An invisible yet indestructible barrier enveloped the entire Chaoge City.
Yunxiao suddenly stood up, not bothering to wipe the sweat from her forehead. She turned to look at the black figure that had remained motionless, and shouted at the top of her lungs.
"The Human Emperor!"
"The formation is complete!"
"Quickly guide the Human Path Fortune and integrate it into the formation!"