The layout of the Yin-Yang Realm resembles a mountain city, with the Yin-Yang Dharma King's palace located at the very top of the mountain. Standing in front of the palace gate and looking back, one can see layers upon layers of houses below, as well as the passageway connecting the Yin-Yang Realm to the outside world in the far distance.
Within the blue palace walls lies the palace where the Yin-Yang Dharma King resides.
Yuwen Rui strolled in.
Behind him stood the Mùlián Mulan, his hands clasped together, his thoughts a mystery.
The young master of Qiantang Yun Luo, looked solemnly ahead.
The palaces and pavilions, solemn and elegant, exuded a sense of emptiness and decay.
" A-Che."
Yuwen Rui suddenly stopped and waved to Su Che.
"Do you see how different the layout of this palace is from the Taicheng in Jiankang City of your Great Liang?"
The way she called him so affectionately caught Su Che off guard for a moment.
Grand Preceptor Yuwen, we belong to two different countries, so it would be best to keep some distance.
"Indeed, its form and structure are different from those of Terrace City."
"This is the palace layout from when the world was unified. It follows the Heaven-and-Earth Manifestation and encompasses the universe. If it weren't for the Prince of Zhongshan's preparations to march south, I would have petitioned His Majesty to rebuild the palace to demonstrate our dynasty's divine mandate to unify the four seas."
Building palaces and cities requires a huge amount of resources, including manpower, materials, and money. Given the Southern Heaven confrontation, both sides are somewhat powerless to undertake such large-scale construction.
Yuwen Rui spoke eloquently, "But if we go back in time, where did the palace layout when the world was unified come from? Just by looking at the palaces here, it is clear that they originated from the High Antiquity Mystic Gate ) design, only with slight adjustments made by successive dynasties."
This Grand Tutor of Northern Wei was like a learned scholar instructing his disciples, strolling leisurely among the majestic palaces, earnestly teaching Su Che, a man from an enemy state.
" In High Antiquity times, there were powerful beings who planned to establish Heavenly Court, to rule the heavens with the Mystic Gate, to govern all the Principle between heaven and earth, to eliminate all calamities, to isolate all External Demon, to exterminate all evil spirits, and to transform this world into a paradise."
Yuwen Rui walked forward step by step.
"The leaders at that time called themselves the Five Directions and Five Emperors: the Azure Emperor Ling Weiyang, the Red Emperor Chi Biaonu, the Black Emperor Zhi Guangji, the White Emperor Bai Zhaoju, and the Yellow Emperor Han Shuniu. These five were all top-tier figures at the time, and countless people within the Mystic Gate agreed with this idea."
The Grand Tutor of Northern Wei exuded a powerful and imposing aura, as majestic as a mountain, and his fighting spirit surged forth like the booming of war drums.
"Unfortunately, their efforts ultimately failed, and the Five Directions and Five Emperors were all annihilated. The world was unaware of this, thinking it was just High Antiquity legend or a fantastical story. Little did they know that the greatest upheaval in this world back then was their destruction."
The mere act of a top-tier Fourth Grade figure is enough to change the very fabric of the world. Although Yuwen Rui has not yet made a move, the sky is already in turmoil.
" A-Che, do you know what the most dangerous thing in the world is?"
"It's an idea. An idea is like a wildfire. Once it spreads, it won't truly go out until all the fuel is burned out. Sometimes, even if it appears to be extinguished on the surface, a fire still burns underground, waiting for the next chance to start a prairie fire."
Unbeknownst to them, the group had already arrived at the most magnificent hall.
In front of the main hall are various stone statues, all of which are High Antiquity, Primordial Aberrations that roamed the region.
Xiangliu, with a snake's body and nine heads, now had a gentle look in her fierce eyes, and knelt down below the steps, respectfully praising the ancient emperor's power and virtue. Torch Dragon, with a human face and a snake's body, was coiled up, its proud head pressed to the ground, not daring to look up. The enormous Feng Boar, a giant boar rumored to be as big as a mountain, shrank back in fear before the palace.
These once powerful beings respectfully displayed their subservience towards the main hall.
Yuwen Rui gazed at the grand hall before him.
" A-Che, look, some people have received the Mysterious Capital Palace's pronouncement that ' Myriad Tribulations Keep Yin Spirits from Sainthood.' They confine themselves to one realm, yet they still can't forget their past and want to drag those old things out into the open for a good thrashing."
"Ridiculous."
The Grand Tutor of Northern Wei sighed, "Admirable."
He slowly extended his five fingers and made a grasping Void.
Layers of Gang Qi, like dragons reaching out from the clouds, slowly pressed down.
"It is said that within the Yin-Yang Dharma King's Hall lies a great secret: the ability to bring the dead back to life and directly attain the First Grade. The world considers this mere gossip, but how many truly know what lies within..."
The beams, bricks, tiles, and even the stone bricks in the square in front of the hall, as well as the lifelike statues, all seemed to tremble.
The sound of tearing silk echoed continuously; it was the sound of the main hall's structure collapsing.
"Why doesn't the Dharma King show himself for a discussion?"
"End."
A man dressed in Daoist robes, wearing a wooden hairpin in his hair, holding a whisk, had an apricot-yellow Talismanic Arts float out from his sleeve and hover in mid-air.
A yellow halo appeared, and layers of thunder surged above the dense Wu Earth True Qi. The Yin-Yang and Yang energies rose and fell uncertainly, isolating Yuwen Rui's extremely domineering energy from the outside.
"Why should Grand Preceptor Yuwen, an unwelcome guest, bother to join in the fun?"
The newcomer was none other than Young Lord Xue, the leader of the Six Ghost Marshals.
Judging by his attire alone, this man truly possesses an air of otherworldly elegance, exuding the arrogance of Mystic Gate hermit.
"What could I possibly be thinking? I only wish to see the Dharma King."
" Grand Unity Wuyuan True Talisman, Young Lord Xue, which sect's outcast are you, Yellow Heaven Sect or Divine Firmament Sect?"
"Grand Tutor, you should mind your own business. The Yin-Yang Realm is a place for quiet cultivation; take good care of yourself."
Yuwen Rui stared intently at the yellow Talismanic Arts that blocked his view. He gathered his energy in his fists, took a lunge forward, and unleashed a punch with immense force. This punch was as powerful as a mountain, and the overwhelming Gang Qi transformed into a massive, devastating force like a landslide or a tsunami.
It was his masterpiece, the Great Mountain-Splitting Hand.
The Martial Confucian Lineage is known as the Innate Sacred Path. Once one reaches the Fifth Grade, one's Qi and spirit merge, and one's spirit and intention merge. Heaven and earth respond to each other in Motion and Stillness, and one's actions cause rivers to churn and mountains to collapse.
Yuwen Rui entered the Dao through martial arts, achieving the Fourth Grade of cultivation. His fist techniques were fierce and domineering, causing Young Lord Xue's Grand Unity Wuyuan True Talisman to vanish in an instant.
Oh no! I had planned everything, but I never expected this unpleasant guest.
Young Lord Xue knew his own situation best. He originally thought that his biggest opponent this time would be the Mùlián, but he did not expect that a peerless expert like Yuwen Rui would appear.
The hand seals shifted, and two more Yellow Talisman flew out. Layers of Yellow Talisman, but it only lasted for a short while.
In that brief moment, a glimmer of hope emerged.
" The Nine Netherworlds the Unseen dark and silent, where the heavens are unseen. Yin-Yang unite, and death gives rise to life."
The Ghost Path let out a long howl, which shook the entire Yin-Yang Dharma Domain.
" Xiangliu, Feng Boar!"
Streaks of Yin Qi swept in from the sky, transforming into gusts of wind that penetrated directly into people's souls. Amidst these gusts, the Primordial Wilderness beasts that had been bowing before the palace's steps suddenly let out ferocious roars.
He broke free of his shackles and came back to life.
The Feng Boar swallowed the mist, Xiangliu danced angrily. The two ferocious beasts shook their heads and roared, charging straight at the intruders.
Su Che felt a sharp pain, as if stabbed by a knife, with each breath he took, and he was unable to control his Law Power for the time being.
At this moment, Third Young Master Su understood that Young Lord Xue had actually summoned the Bì Wind, which guards the Yin-Yang Realm, to this place to fight against the enemy.
Just as they were about to use their abilities to defend themselves, a reassuring warmth suddenly came from behind, shutting out the Bì Wind.
" Young Master Zuo, be careful. The Bì Wind freezes to the very soul; anyone below the Longevity Realm will suffer greatly."
Bai Hejiao held a bronze lamp with the mouth of an animal and the feet of a bird, its green flame blazing and radiating warmth, enveloping Su Che and Lu Bai in its protection.
Below the Longevity Realm, Su Che raised his eyes to look around.
Amidst the raging Bì Wind, Yuwen Rui unleashed his True Qi to bombard the two ferocious beasts, Xiangliu and Feng Boar, from a distance, while High Person Mùlián and Yun Luo Immovability amidst the Bì Wind.
It seems these people, like Bai Hejiao, came prepared.
"Since Grand Tutor dares to enter my Yin-Yang Dharma Domain, shouldn't you ask this Mùlián Monk why he has repeatedly returned defeated?"
Young Lord Xue shouted, "The protective formation was created by the Ancient Black Emperor. Grand Tutor, a man of exceptional talent, is perfectly suited to succeed this skeleton ghost as the Ghost Commander of our realm."
"It would be best if the Yin-Yang Dharma King spoke to me personally."
Yuwen Rui reached out and said, "You're still lacking."
With a powerful punch, the Grand Tutor of Northern Wei ignored the two ferocious beasts and the heavy Bì Wind, shattering the Grand Unity Wuyuan True Talisman in front of Young Lord Xue with a single blow.
The Great Mountain-Splitting Hand shattered Young Lord Xue's protective divine Divine Ability. The Grand Tutor of Northern Wei strode forward and slowly walked towards the main hall.
What difference would it make if I spoke?