Hexagrams Are Born of the Heart

"These eight Ancient Seal Script should be the legacy left by Sage, containing the aura of literature and history. If we can obtain them, we can immediately condense another scroll of Sage Manuscript within the Earthly Soul, thus ensuring the safety of our clone. Even the true deity, if we can study them, might be able to summarize some things that would greatly benefit our Divine Office and Domain of Law!"

The thought had barely formed when a strong desire erupted from Qiu Yan's heart!

The Ancient Seal Script, from who knows when, began to issue a call, penetrating deep into Qiu Yan's heart and immediately arousing a sense of longing and yearning in him.

The thought was so intense that it almost scorched his mind.

A sense of unease crept into Qiu Yan's mind. With a thought, ripples Qidian in the Divine Pool, and a bookshelf materialized.

Masters Section Bookshelf.

As his mind cleared a little, he noticed that the surrounding light was gradually dimming, revealing the four figures that had been hidden within.

Yin Xiao'e, Dong Grand Preceptor, Black Marsh Patriarch, and a scarlet Inner Core appeared one after another. Judging from their reactions, they had only just noticed the others.

Along with Qiu Yan, the four deities and one Demon Core floated uncertainly within the hazy white light. They were hostile to each other and had just been fighting fiercely, but now, soothed and suppressed by the sound of books and the white light, they could only barely change their minds and were unable to attack.

At the center of the crowd was Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription, constantly releasing a summoning aura that stirred everyone's hearts.

The ghostly Yin Qi around Dong Grand Preceptor was suppressed and could not expand, but it was still thick and powerful, filling the area. His eyes were blood red as he stared intently at the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription, revealing an aura of determination to win!

Not far from Dong Grand Preceptor, a scarlet pill hangs suspended. This is the Dao Embryo formed by a cultivator above the Soul-Refining Realm after refining the Seven Souls. Daoism call it the Golden Core, while demons call it the Demon Core.

This Demon Core had several cracks, surrounded by three orbs of light, with a Living Soul coiled around it. Within the soul was a forest, and sitting in the Lin Zhong was none other than Shi Jianhui.

Her Life Cultivation level had already reached the Earthly Soul.

The continuous Earthfire fire shattered Shi Jianhui's demon body into pieces, leaving only her Demon Core. At this moment, flames occasionally seeped from the cracks in the core, and the core trembled as if it would collapse at any moment. If it weren't for the sound of reading and the white light suppressing it, it would probably have already deteriorated.

Shi Jianhui was naturally aware of this. Although the hatred in her Demon Core was as intense as fire, she suppressed it and focused her senses on the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription. Her whole being exuded an aura of hysteria and a willingness to do anything to get it.

The Black Marsh Patriarch stood before the Demon Core. Most of his body had been shattered, but now that he had recovered, his divine power flowed, and the damaged parts were growing back.

This Marshfolk deity, also focused on the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription, appeared somewhat hesitant and emotionally volatile. At times, his resolve was unwavering, as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal; at other times, he was cautious, as if he had reservations. His senses constantly shifted between the Demon Core and the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription.

Yin Xiao'e was arguably the most composed person among those present. As she gazed at the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription, she showed a hint of longing, but more than that, caution and apprehension rose within her. A sense of impending doom crept into her eyes, as if a scene from her memory were replaying in her mind.

In an instant, five figures, each with a different aura, appeared, their expressions shifting and changing, creating a tense atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.

Just then, Qiu Yan's heart skipped a beat. From the Black Hole at the bottom of the Divine Pool, a series of words flowed out, spreading out Duan Yi, Exhortation to Learning- reflection. This immediately calmed Qiu Yan's restless mind and restored his burning consciousness to clarity.

With his State of Mind clearing, he immediately noticed the problem. A quick glance around revealed that the expressions of the people around him had changed slightly, and the emotional fluctuations they emitted were also unusual, clearly indicating that they were all immersed in some kind of emotion.

"Those present were either gods or great demons, yet their minds were all seized. If I hadn't had the Sage Manuscript to suppress my mind, I probably would have fallen for it too. The changes here are worth pondering. And what about the Sage who left behind this legacy..."

As Qiu Yan was still thinking, a Knot Cord suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Hmm?" Upon seeing the knotted Knot Cord, Qiu Yan snapped out of his reverie, catching a faint Karma fluctuation emanating from it. He then looked around and noticed that the other four figures present also had knotted Knot Cord hanging in front of them.

Immediately, a single word popped into Qiu Yan's mind—

Yao!

Yao (yáo), the original meaning of this character, refers to the knotted rope used by ancient people to record events and time. The font itself expresses the meaning of interlacing and change. Later, when people and kings performed hexagrams, they incorporated it into it.

Take the Li Trigram before us, which represents fire, for example. We can interpret the hexagram using the six lines, each with its own meaning. By combining this with the principles of fire, we can explain different destinies and Fortune.

Qiu Yan looked at the Knot Cord in front of him, but did not make any rash moves. Instead, he observed the situation.

Just then, a roar suddenly came from not far away—

"Impossible! I cannot be wrong!"

The one who roared was none other than the imposing Dong Grand Preceptor.

Qiu Yan noticed that he had already grabbed the Knot Cord in front of Dong Grand Preceptor!

Then, the Knot Cord broke apart, turning into a line of writing--

The first line of the Li Trigram: "Walking in disarray, yet remaining respectful, will bring no blame."

The meaning of this passage can be discerned by the gods as long as they are aware of its presence.

"He made a mistake because he was too eager to succeed, but he later acted cautiously and thus avoided getting into trouble."

This is a line from a hexagram, used to explain the meaning of divination.

But upon sensing the meaning of the hexagram, Dong Grand Preceptor's aura became chaotic. At this moment, the old man's eyes appeared somewhat dazed, and numerous scenes flowed and changed in his eyes.

"They actually say that my understanding of the Netherworld Path is wrong! How is that possible! This is the principle of heaven and earth. In order to comprehend this principle, I..."

Upon witnessing this scene, everyone else felt a chill run down their spines.

"The Sages' Legacy was so abruptly touched and revealed..."

In front of Shi Jianhui's Demon Core, there was also a knotted Knot Cord, but the Demon Core turned around and tried to bypass the Knot Cord and head straight for the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription.

This movement immediately caused the Knot Cord to pounce on them.

Seeing this, the Demon Core immediately stopped, and the surrounding Living Soul and three talismans released a wave of calming thoughts. This action caused the Knot Cord to stop, and the two confronted each other again. However, Shi Jianhui was still indignant, and a thought came from the Demon Core, directly into the heart of the Black Marsh Patriarch.

"Black Marsh! Come and test the truth of the Knot Cord in front of you!"

Her intention was made completely undisguised, and its fluctuations spread out, allowing the others to clearly understand its meaning.

The Black Marsh Patriarch, who resembled a young boy, changed his expression. He glanced in the direction of the Demon Core, looking slightly hesitant.

"What's wrong? Act quickly, there can be no mistakes!" the Demon Core urged telepathically.

With a sigh, the Black Marsh Patriarch raised his hand and grabbed the Knot Cord in front of him.

Instantly, the Knot Cord broke apart, transforming into a hexagram text.

The fourth Li Trigram: It comes suddenly, it burns like fire, it dies like death, it is abandoned like death.

Upon seeing this divination, the Black Marsh Patriarch's face turned deathly pale, and he hurriedly turned to look at the Demon Core.

The divine is all-knowing, and the meaning of the hexagram lines can be understood at a glance. The fourth Li Trigram, when interpreted, means that due to an unexpected event, one has a strong desire in one's heart, but then the passion fades, and one ends up being abandoned and discarded.

When this divination reached the mind of the Black Marsh Patriarch, and he connected it with the events that had transpired, he was immediately filled with doubt and a sense of foreboding.

"Playing tricks!" The Demon Core transmitted its thoughts again, seemingly to reassure the Black Marsh Patriarch. Then, the core turned into a red light and swept past the Knot Cord with lightning speed, heading straight for the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription!

"This half of the Totem Pillar was already in my hands; the Ancient Seal Script of the Sage were originally mine! But due to an accident, it was revealed to everyone! How can I let this go unpunished! How can anyone else but me receive this legacy?"

A strong sense of unwillingness filled the Demon Core, making it even faster. It was about to High Antiquity seal and fulfill its wish, but then its vision blurred. When it came to its senses, the distance between the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription and itself had increased.

"Hmm? These words are indeed unusual, and they even know how to evade and dodge, hmm? Something's not right!"

With his senses expanded, the Demon Core realized that he hadn't escaped in a figure-eight pattern at all; he had clearly returned to where he had been before.

"What happened! I came back by myself?"

Startled, the Demon Core suddenly remembered something.

"Where did that Knot Cord go?"

The Knot Cord blocking the road was indeed gone; in its place stood a hexagram inscription.

The third Li Trigram: "The sun sets in Li; if one does not beat the drum and sing, then there will be lamentations from the very old; misfortune."

The single word "inauspicious" is enough to capture the essence of the theme, suggesting that people are like the setting sun; if they cannot live peacefully and calmly, tragedy is inevitable in the end.

"Da Die" refers to old age, and can also be extended to mean the end.

"What nonsense! What utter rubbish!"

Upon seeing this line of text, the Demon Core immediately screamed, becoming agitated, disordered, and frantic. It then flew around wildly, trying to break free.

However, in the eyes of others, the Demon Core remained trapped in one place, unable to move. The so-called flight was merely an illusion. Everyone present was suppressed by the sound of reading and the white light, and could only move their thoughts at most. How could they act freely?

However, Qiu Yan had already taken in all of the previous scenes.

"Touching the Knot Cord will yield a line of divination text, revealing each person's fate and even allowing for its manipulation..."

Thinking of all this, Qiu Yan couldn't help but feel a strange sensation, a chill creeping into his heart. Sensing the presence of the Unseen force, he suddenly turned to look at his side.

Beside her, Yin Xiao'e seemed to be controlled by an emotion. She raised her hand and lightly touched the Knot Cord in front of her. The rope trembled and quickly broke apart, turning into a line of hexagram text, which was the sixth line of the fifth hexagram of the Li Trigram: "Tears flow like a torrent, sighs and lamentations, auspicious."

This is an auspicious hexagram, indicating that being cautious and mindful of potential dangers even in times of peace, and having such a meticulous mind, will ultimately bring good fortune.

After reading this line of text, Qiu Yan looked up at Yin Xiao'e again and found that she had recovered and was looking over as well. Then, she transmitted a thought to him—

"Although I did not obtain any rare treasures during this trip to this Land of the Divine Remains, I gained many insights thanks to your help in guiding Lianxi. This was enough for me to achieve my purpose for this trip, so it can be considered a complete success. I will remember this kindness in my heart and will repay it if the opportunity arises."

This thought was filled with the feeling of parting. After hearing it, Qiu Yan thought about the hexagram text and understood. He nodded in response. Then, he saw Yin Xiao'e's figure gradually fade and finally disappear into the hazy white light.

Looking at the blank space, Qiu Yan sighed.

"Perhaps it's not the Li Trigram that controls destiny, but rather the hexagram that arises from the heart..."

P. S.: Thanks to "Duke Mu", "Rushing into the Second Dimension", and "Lost Sea" for their donations!

This is the second chapter today; the two chapters tomorrow should also be released around noon and evening.