Wet viviparity

Chapter 775 Playing Chess, Eight Winds Speak
After the initial excitement subsided, Rat Four realized that the master wouldn't manifest his divine power for no reason. Considering the current situation, it was clear that he intended to use force against the outside world.

As for who to target, it's nothing more than Baiqin Mountain, Shuangshen Temple, and Shenzhu Temple.

Rat Four believed that the master should first take action against Hundred Birds Mountain. It was not that Hundred Birds Mountain was the most rampant or had the shallowest foundation, but rather that the whereabouts of the Venerable Kongle of the Twin Body Temple were difficult to determine, and the Divine Bamboo Temple was related to the master's future attainment of the Dao, so it was really not advisable to act rashly.

Therefore, the most suitable target at present is naturally Baiqin Mountain. However, to deal with Baiqin Mountain, there is an insurmountable hurdle—Baiqin Shangzhen.

Before his reincarnation, this demon was Jing Hai Ke, the junior brother of the Martial Ape Master of the Immortal Ape Cave in Su Shi Village, Nan Lao Divine Mountain. His demonic arts were extremely advanced; otherwise, he would not have made the great vow to promote all demons and monsters and transform them into righteous beings in his previous life.

Although there is no indication from the information we have obtained that Baiqin Shangzhen has returned to the level of his previous life, given his foundation, it is absolutely not inappropriate to regard him as the third form "Transformation" old demon.

If Baiqin is truly determined to oppose the master, given his background, he is indeed a formidable enemy.

Rat Four scanned the list again, and at the end were the four characters "Bai Qin Shang Zhen". It seemed that the master was preparing to use diplomacy first and then force.

"Keep the apprenticeship ceremony and procedures simple, as you wish," Ji Ming specifically instructed. He added, "At this time of year, it is not advisable to be too noisy. Moreover, immortals value tranquility. Too much noise and sensual activity would be a disservice."

"Ruyi is a blessed child."

"Rat Four puts away the list and says."

"He was blessed in his youth but did not cherish it. He will surely suffer many hardships in the future. His vital energy has been lost early, which is already an obstacle to his path. I really don't know what his future holds," Ji Ming said with great regret.

"Master, you don't know, but over the past few decades, that child has been very diligent. If it weren't for his desire for the highest grade, he would have already attained the Golden Core stage."

Especially in the Stone Stubborn Divine Skill, after he mastered the method of opening metal and stone in this skill and learned its meaning, he thoroughly studied its secrets and changes. He once sat in seclusion in a stone cavity for three years without moving, and his skin grew moss from the wind and rain. Birds and beasts nested in it without him noticing, and he finally achieved a state of spiritual harmony with the earth's veins and a body as solid as a rock.

He was transferred by the Upper Palace to provide support at the Heavenly River Altar this time because his physical body was impervious to ordinary magic, and even those from the Four Realms could not harm him.

"Secret Refinement!"

Ji Ming paused in his move on the chessboard, then said, "Back then, I only mastered the secret technique after comprehending the meaning of the Six-Six Bone Method. This kid is almost ahead of me."

“Master will always be Master. You practiced and comprehended on your own, but Ruyi’s stubborn stone skill is almost supernatural. You can achieve it by simply following the instructions. How can it compare to your talent?”

"Yes, through self-practice and self-realization."

Ji Ming ripped away the chessboard, which had been utterly destroyed by the four rats, and said, "Since mastering the Six Earth Divine Qi, the path ahead has become difficult to find. Although the Earthly Fiend Transformation within this divine power has the ability to move mountains and overturn seas, it is merely relying on the form and substance of the Five Elements, using the false to cultivate the true."

Without understanding the true meaning of the Heavenly Dipper, one will ultimately be confined by physical form and unable to escape calamity.

However, without thoroughly understanding the changes of the Earthly Fiends and thoroughly examining the principles of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the Nine Palaces, and the Eight Trigrams, how can one grasp the true essence of the changes of the Heavenly Fiends?

As he stared at the chessboard where the game had been restarted, racking his brains for a clever way to give his master a handicap in this terrible move, he replied, "Master has spent decades meditating on profound arts; he must have come up with some ideas."

Have you ever heard of the Eight Winds?

"But the winds of the east, the gentle breeze of the south, the fierce wind of the west, the cold wind of the north, the long wind of the southeast, the melting wind of the northeast, the strong wind of the southwest, and the fierce wind of the northwest—it is said that the information of these eight winds is contained in the wind bag and is managed by the Wind God of the Wind-Calling Office throughout the ages."

"Sir, do you have designs on the position of Wind God?"

Ji Ming shook his head. He had many ideas, but what good were just ideas?

"The Eight Winds are beneficial to my supernatural powers, but to obtain the Eight Winds, one does not necessarily have to compete for the position of Wind Lord. The Eight Winds exist naturally. For example, the Feather Boy under the Wind Calling Division often collects the Eight Winds in the desolate wilderness of the four seas to refine elixirs."

But the quality and quantity I need far exceed those eight winds that can be harvested in nature; only those divine beings who once ruled the eight winds under the old heavens can make it possible for me.”

Seeing the conflicted look on the other side of Rat Four, Ji Ming laughed loudly and said, "Don't put on such a face. Do what you are capable of. That divine person is hidden in the Danjun Immortal Mansion in the spiritual realm 38,000 feet above the hill. It is difficult to see his face. We still need to plan carefully."

"Diqiu? At the end of the East Sea."

Rat Four muttered something to himself, and the next moment, because of the master's wrong move, he had to focus his attention on the chessboard and asked, "If that Hundred Birds True Man does not meet the master's expectations, what should be done with him?"

"Snap!" A chess piece landed heavily. Ji Ming's eyes changed from lazy to serious. Instantly, the rustling bamboo forest stopped moving as it sensed the malice emanating from Ji Ming. "Master, if this Hundred Birds True Man cannot be persuaded, he must be killed quickly."

Before the chessboard, Rat Four looked serious and did not shy away from discussing such topics. He said: "These old monsters who have experienced the most profound kung fu are extremely vigilant. They have already seen through face and vanity and have reached the realm of 'thorough understanding'. They have no bottom line."

Once relations with us turn hostile, and they begin guerrilla warfare, the losses will be incalculable.

According to the old servant, before Ruyi's apprenticeship ceremony, Leng Cuishan should be informed in advance that he will be the main force for this event. Furthermore, the servant should secretly summon the Green Flower Fairy and give her the Bright Moon Boy's magic weapon, the Jade of Separation, for her use.

Furthermore, with Xiao Shougu and Li Muru providing support, it would be best if the two gentlemen of the South Sea could set up that "Three-Six Number Killing Small Universe Formation Diagram" outside.

Upon hearing the last part, Ji Ming raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is it that kind of array diagram?"

"Exactly."

Shu Si bowed and replied, "Qimen Dunjia was passed down to the mortal world by the Goddess of Mount Tai. Due to the unworthy conduct of later generations, most of what remains are only fragments of secret scrolls."

With the combined efforts of everyone in Heguan, Ambassador Fu Qian from Longwan, Dongshazhou, East China Sea, managed to gather six volumes of fragmented Qimen Dunjia manuscripts. Combined with those collected from various states and regions, a total of thirteen volumes of the surviving secrets of Qimen Dunjia were discovered.

In addition, the two gentlemen compiled a copy of "Qimen Dunjia" that is closest to the original version from the rare copies of the Dunjia book treasured in the mansion on Mount Taiping.

For decades, the two gentlemen had been trying to develop a formation that could disrupt the secrets of heaven and prevent cultivators from calculating the past. Unfortunately, such a formation could not be accomplished by the wisdom of ordinary people. After much effort, they only managed to develop one set of "positive and negative Five Elements Qimen Formation".

This formation is now set up outside Crane Pavilion, and even two disciples of the Crying Ancestor were once trapped within it, suffering humiliation and disgrace.

"Then what is this 'Three-Six Number Killing Small Universe Formation Diagram'?"

Ji Ming said with great interest.

"It is quite a coincidence that four years ago, a Ghost King was preaching in the South China Sea. When the two of you heard about this, you went there to seek his guidance on the essentials of the array. After receiving his advice, you returned and devoted yourselves to calculating eighty-one days. By reversing the arrangement of the Three Wonders and Six Instruments and disrupting the interaction of the Five Elements, you finally made some progress."

Ji Ming calculated with his fingers and realized there were endless obstacles. He then asked, "Which Ghost King?"

"The Scorched-Faced Demon King is known by ordinary people as the Great Master of the Bitter Sea."

"It turns out to be him!"

Ji Ming said with relief.

It makes sense that the two gentlemen received guidance from this person. After all, it was this person's guidance that led them to embark on the long journey of refining treasures.

“Then let’s do it your way. Make careful arrangements with Fairy Green Flower. Although she is also a shape-changing old demon, her true origin is the Silkworm Maiden of the Heavenly Mystery Platform of the True Maiden Palace. She is not good at fighting magic.”

At this point, Ji Ming pondered for a moment before saying, "Besides, he has already returned to the Heavenly Palace and holds the important position of swallowing clouds and spitting silk to weave brocade. His private descent to the mortal world would be somewhat of a hindrance, so we need to come up with a pretext for it."

Rat Four gritted his teeth. This was a difficult situation; he couldn't reach the sky.

"In this way, I will set up an incense table and contact the two divine brothers from Taiyi Qingmu Mountain to collect the golden clouds of Taiyi at sunrise in the east from two gourds, and offer them to the Zhennu Palace for weaving."

"At that time, I'll have the Green Flower Fairy arrange things so she can volunteer to go to the Immortal Mountain of Tu and Lei to retrieve the Taiyi Golden Glow that they offered. This way, she can use this opportunity to travel to the mortal realm. She can then lie in wait in the shadows, awaiting my orders."

Rat Four was overwhelmed with emotion; this was truly the work of a celestial being.

"I will go and make arrangements to ensure that this matter is handled perfectly."

Seeing the nervous and excited look on Rat Four's face, Ji Ming laughed and said, "Don't be too nervous. Baiqin Shangzhen may not be willing to get involved in that quagmire of Baiqin Mountain again."

The mouse responded with a squeak, glanced at the chessboard again, and, as if relieved, put down the chess piece. Covered in sweat, it fled from its hole as if escaping.

(End of this chapter)