The Three Xiao Seek Guidance on Their Formation
After returning to Mount Sumeru, and after Jieyin and Zhunti the treasure, Jiang Yun went back to his own mountain and prepared to cultivate in seclusion in his Cave Abode for a period of time.
This is also the meaning of Jieyin them. After the Third Lecture, everyone should go into seclusion to comprehend what they have learned from the lectures and strive to raise their cultivation level by several levels before exploring the Guixu. That way, they will have more means and power to deal with any situation they encounter.
In fact, this is also part of their Hongmen Alliance Covenant. They had mentioned it before, which was to use the influence of these powerful figures from the Purple Sky Palace to replace Hongjun's influence on the Primordial World.
Others believe that the Western Teachings's actions of opening its doors wide, accepting disciples, spreading its doctrines, and sending people to all directions to carry out comprehensive development have, to some extent, allowed the Western Teachings to unknowingly establish a lofty image and exert a strong influence in the minds of Western Region people.
The others were all considering using this period of seclusion to modify Hongjun's Immortal Dao cultivation method, incorporating their own ideas, and then, once they had compiled suitable methods for passing on their teachings, they would each establish their own sects, spread their doctrines widely, and expand their influence.
The same applies to Jieyin, Zhunti, and the Ziwei Star Lord. Jieyin and Zhunti need to revise the Mount Sumeru Treasure Record and complete the Three Corpses Method, but only as one option. The method of Proving the Dao through the World will also be a path.
Jieyin himself had already begun the process of creating the Dream Enlightenment Method based on the Void Spirit Protection Seal. The Spirit Protection Method transmitted by the Heavenly Dao was indeed profound, and he would gain new insights every time he comprehended it. He wanted to use the wisdom of all living beings to help him comprehend the Laws. If the Three Corpses Method failed, there were other paths he could take.
Similarly, Zhunti also used this method of the Heavenly Dao to create the Great Bodhi Nirvana Method, isolating himself from all kinds of emotions in the state of Great Nirvana, and then using Bodhi wisdom to help him comprehend the Laws. It is similar to the Three Corpses Method, both of which make one's state closer to the Heavenly Dao.
In front of Jiang Yun's Cave Abode.
On a Jade Table, a set of plain white teaware was steaming.
On one side of the Jade Table was the Cave Abode owner lounging on a bamboo chair, while on the other side were the neighbors who had come to visit— the Three Xiao Sisters. However, these three sisters were not as carefree as Jiang Yun; they were more mindful of their image and sat upright on Bamboo Leaf Cushion.
Jiang Yun lazily stretched out his hand, lightly tapped his fingertips, and a silver spoon formed from Star Power scooped a spoonful of tea pills from the jade jar on the table, which fell into the teacup that had already been filled with boiling Spirit Liquid.
"Senior Brother's tea ceremony, 'Starfall Jade Cup,' is always so profound," Bixiao said, resting her chin on her hand as she watched Jiang Yun brew tea for the three of them, flattering Jiang Yun without a hint of embarrassment.
As she spoke, she stretched out her right index finger, watching the tea balls floating in the tea soup. Suddenly, she poked one of them, but the tea ball turned into a fish and slipped away from her fingertip. This scene made Qiongxiao, who was standing next to her, cover her mouth and chuckle. It was unclear whether she was laughing at how naturally she flattered her or something else.
Over the years, the three sisters have been stationed at the Spirit Land, overseeing its Spirit Land Construction. The Merit and Fortune bestowed by Heavenly Dao have allowed their cultivation to improve rapidly.
As cultivators at the Golden Immortal Realm, they began to comprehend the Laws contained within the Supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure, the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper.
As they gradually refined the Restriction on the Spiritual Treasure, they also gained a considerable understanding of the Laws within Spiritual Treasure. Yunxiao even gleaned a prototype of a matching Formations from the Spiritual Treasure.
She pulled Qiongxiao and Bixiao along to help her perfect the Formations. After so many years, they had finally made great progress and were able to release part of the power of the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper using the Formations.
The reason I came to see Jiang Yun today is actually to ask him to take a look at the newly created Formations and give me some pointers.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun wondered if this was the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation that would later become famous. It had truly made a name for itself in the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods. With the help of the power of the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper, the Nine- Great Formation set up by the Three Xiao was so powerful that even Quasi-Saint like Randeng could not withstand it, and it easily reduced the Golden Immortal Dao cultivation of the Twelve Golden Immortals.
He listened as Yunxiao demonstrated the Formations's logic, explaining how it could be used in conjunction with the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper. The Spiritual Treasure served as the foundation, and the formation's structure formed the backbone. At its peak, it could amplify the power of the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper by dozens or even hundreds of times.
Even with their newly created Formations, they can easily suppress cultivators of the same level and weaken their Magical Power. Against Taiyi cultivators who are one level higher than them, they can also fight to a standstill with the power of the Formations.
Yunxiao waved his hand, Three Paths Golden Light burst forth, spreading out an Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram on the stone table. The Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram was formed using the Nine Palaces method, creating a nine-curved and looping image. The foul air within it transformed into the image of yellow sand, permeating the array.
"This is the prototype of the 'Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation' that we have deciphered." Yunxiao's fingertip traced the core of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram. "When the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper operates here, it can draw upon the turbid energy of heaven and earth to transform into yellow sand within the formation..."
Jiang Yun stared at the distorted trajectory of spiritual energy in the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram. When Yunxiao demonstrated the third transformation, he suddenly pointed his fingers to intercept a Golden Light, and the phantom of the Dao Derivation Disk flashed in his eyes.
"There's a gap in the connection of the array here." Jiang Yun dipped his teacup in the water and drew Three Paths intersecting arcs on the stone table. "If the Kan position rune is changed to the Lesser Kun position, the power can be increased by 30%." As he spoke, he suddenly turned his head to look at the bamboo forest, where a round Panda was rolling around the projection of the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper, its body emitting a faint, Clear Light.
Bixiao jumped up in surprise. "The Little Dumpling can actually resonate with the Formations?"
She rushed over, picked up the Panda, and happily stroked its head. Qiongxiao, sitting beside her, pondered, "Could spirit beasts also serve as array cores?"
"The essence of Formations is the manifestation of Laws." Jiang Yun took the struggling Little Dumpling, a bamboo leaf still stuck to its ear, "Just like this little guy was born knowing how to manipulate Yin-Yang Two Energies..."
Before the words were finished, the Little Dumpling suddenly spat out a breath of spiritual energy towards the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram, and the runes that were originally like being stuck in a quagmire instantly surged like a river, flowing a thousand miles in an instant.
Yunxiao suddenly stood up, the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper Cauldron hovering above the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram. A branch of Taiji black and white Qi suddenly appeared in the phantom of the Nine-Bend Yellow River, pushing the Formations onto a path that no one had ever imagined.
Bixiao's eyes widened. "This... this means she was enlightened by the spirit beast?"
"The Tao follows nature." Jiang Yun smiled and rubbed the Panda's head. "You might as well incorporate the Yin-Yang transformations into the formation. The primordial Hunyuan of the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper inherently contains profound meaning, and many transformations can be included within it."
He raised his hand and summoned a wisp of tea mist, overlaying a simplified model of the Lesser Heavenly Cycle Star Formation onto the original Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram. The moment the two Formations merged, the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper suddenly expanded by three-tenths of an inch, and the sound of waves faintly emanated from its mouth.
"So that's how it is, the Hunyuan is one... all things become one..." Yunxiao murmured.
Qiongxiao suddenly exclaimed, "Senior Brother, look!"
Yunxiao's aura surged dramatically, a sign that his cultivation had broken through.
Bixiao hurriedly took out a golden bell and shook it; the clear sound of the bell emitted a serene atmosphere.
Seeing this, Jiang Yun released the Twelve-grade White Lotus from her body, which floated in front of Yunxiao. Waves of Laws aura surrounded her, and at the same time, wisps of Congenital substance swam into the Three Xiao' bodies like living things, strengthening their foundation.
After an unknown amount of time, Yunxiao's aura suddenly surged, as if he had broken through a limit.
Jiang Yun and the other two waited and drank tea on the side. After Yunxiao calmed down, she got up and put away the Hunyuan Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper. Suddenly, she gave the Little Dumpling a half bow, which startled the little guy so much that he burrowed into Jiang Yun's arms.
"Alright, alright, if you want to thank Little Dumpling, find him some more delicious Spirit Plants Spiritual Fruit! Look how scared he is by your fuss." Jiang Yun looked at Yunxiao with annoyance.
"Senior Brother says is true," Yunxiao replied with a smile, not paying any attention to Jiang Yun's attitude.
"This Formations now possesses the power to contend with Great Luo Immortal," Jiang Yun said, looking at the newly renovated Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation Diagram.
Bixiao took out a handful of Spiritual Fruit to tease the Little Dumpling, then suddenly remembered something. "Senior Brother, what do you think about if we use the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation in conjunction with the Star Gate..."
"That's another change. You'll figure it out slowly later. You can't get fat in one bite." Jiang Yun interrupted her eager words.