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Chapter 535 The River Chart and the Luo River Writing (Seeking monthly votes)

Six months later, Li Yunjing left the "White Tiger Secret Realm" and headed to the area where the "Black Tortoise Hall" was located.

Just as Li Yunjing had predicted, the "Xuanwu Hall" also had a "Xuanwu Secret Realm".

Li Yunjing met several of the Supreme Elders of the "Xuanwu Hall," got to know the commanders under his command, checked the accounts, and took stock of the supplies, thus officially taking over the "Xuanwu Hall."

Here, Li Yunjing encountered no obstacles, nor did anyone openly challenge his authority.

First of all, Li Yunjing himself is powerful; secondly, he is the deputy head of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"; and finally, he also controls the "Xuanwu Token". Unless someone is a fool, how could anyone oppose the arrival of this important figure?

The four legions serve the sect and are its staunch supporters. If orders cannot be relayed from here, then the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" will probably be doomed.

Under Ming Lingchuan's rule, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is thriving, and all four major legions are under his control.

He concurrently served as the head of the four major legions!
They have mastered all the martial power of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Ming Lingchuan is still around, but he has handed over two of his armies to Li Yunjing. Which of his subordinates would dare to disobey?

Even the Supreme Elders of the "Black Tortoise Army" and "White Tiger Army" cooperated fully in completing the handover, not to mention the others.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on the stone platform in the Xuanwu Secret Realm, the "Xuanwu Token" in his palm resonating with the tortoise shell floating in front of him.

The surface of the tortoise shell is covered with cracks, yet it flows with dark purple spiritual energy. This is the unique "Fuxi Bagua" carrier of Xuanwu Hall.

For the past six months, he has been studying the "Xuanwu Hall" tradition here every day, trying to unravel the ancient celestial secrets hidden in the tortoise shell.

The cracks on the tortoise shell suddenly twisted as if they were alive, and dark purple spiritual energy transformed into streams of light, outlining ancient hexagrams around Li Yunjing.

His eyes were slightly closed, but his consciousness surged into the depths of the tortoise shell like a tide. There he saw countless hexagrams rising and falling in the chaos: Qian (☰) three unbroken lines, Kun (☷) six broken lines, Zhen (☳) an upturned bowl, Gen (☶) an overturned bowl...

The Fuxi Bagua operates in a mysterious pattern, and every change involves the energy of heaven and earth.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Li Yunjing's forehead, and his Taoist robe was inflated by an invisible force.

As his consciousness deepened, a scene of an ancient battlefield appeared in his mind.

The Xuanwu divine beast raised its head and roared, and the "Eight Trigrams Formation" on its tortoise shell transformed into a cage, trapping countless demons within. Each trigram released a world-destroying power.

"So this 'Fuxi Bagua' is not just a simple divination technique, but also an unparalleled killing formation!"

Li Yunjing suddenly felt enlightened.

He circulated his spiritual energy and slowly traced the hexagrams that appeared in the tortoise shell in the void.

A "Qian" trigram took shape first, its golden light illuminating the entire secret realm. Then, the "Kun," "Zhen," "Xun," and other trigrams appeared one by one, echoing each other to form a miniature "Eight Trigrams Array."

Deep within the tortoise shell, the core hexagram, which had been hidden for so long, finally revealed itself.

That was the "Guicang Hexagram," which incorporated the power of the Eight Trigrams.

The moment Li Yunjing's divine sense touched this hexagram, countless mysteries about the "Fuxi Bagua" flooded into his mind.

The power of the Eight Trigrams began to transform into attack, defense, deduction, and even the power of spacetime.

"rise!"

With a soft shout, Li Yunjing began the divination using the tortoise shell from the "Xuanwu Hall"!
The "Eight Trigrams Formation" instantly enlarged, covering the entire stone platform.

Within the array, eight different types of spiritual energy collide and merge, forming profound trajectories—the trajectories of the natural order of Heaven!
It is the tangible manifestation of all the Great Way.

Li Yunjing found this profound Dao difficult to comprehend, only able to grasp its superficial aspects.

"Give it a try!"

Li Yunjing raised his hand and pointed, unleashing a burst of "Zhen Gua power." The distant mountain peaks exploded with a deafening roar, and a powerful shockwave swept over, only to be dissolved into nothingness the moment it touched the "Bagua Formation."

"it is good!"

Looking at his experiment, Li Yunjing was overjoyed; his mastery of the "Fuxi Bagua" had advanced even further.

Just as Li Yunjing was immersed in his new understanding of the "Fuxi Bagua", the tortoise shell suddenly trembled violently, and dark purple spiritual power surged like boiling magma.

The trigrams in the "Eight Trigrams Formation" began to recombine at a speed visible to the naked eye. The originally clear trajectory became blurred and distorted, and a chilling sense of crisis instantly surged into Li Yunjing's heart.

"not good!"

Li Yunjing's expression changed drastically as he sensed that the power within the tortoise shell was spiraling out of control.

He forcibly circulated all his spiritual power in an attempt to suppress this restless force, but the tortoise shell seemed to be controlled by some mysterious entity, unleashing an even stronger counterforce.

"How could this be?"

Li Yunjing lost his balance and spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the "Nine Heavens Thunder Pattern Taoist Robe" on his chest red.

At this critical moment, the "Black Tortoise Token" suddenly emitted a dazzling light and resonated with the tortoise shell in a wondrous way.

The light acted like chains, gradually binding the out-of-control power.

"You still refuse to obey?"

Li Yunjing's expression hardened, and he once again mobilized his divine sense, following the power of the "Black Tortoise Token" to delve deep into the tortoise shell.

This ancient tortoise shell is no ordinary object; it is a genuine tortoise shell from a mature Xuanwu (Black Tortoise)!
It is a treasure in itself!
This time, inside the tortoise shell, he saw a completely new world.

In the midst of chaos, the four divine beasts.

The Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise stand in the four directions, their bodies entwined with countless trigrams, each representing a law of heaven and earth.

In the center of the four divine beasts, an ancient altar slowly rose, and on the altar, an ancient book emitting seven-colored light appeared and disappeared.

"Could this be... the Hetu and Luoshu?"

Li Yunjing was deeply shocked. His intuition told him that this ancient book was inextricably linked to the "Fuxi Bagua" and the four guardian armies.

According to legend, the Hetu and Luoshu represent the origin of the pre-heaven Bagua and the foundation of the post-heaven Bagua, respectively!

This is the Great Way!

"Legend has it that when Fuxi ruled the world, a dragon-horse appeared in the Yellow River with mysterious star patterns on its back. This is the 'Hetu'."

"After the 'Hetu' was created, Fuxi was inspired to deduce the changes of Yin and Yang in the heavens and earth, and created the Eight Trigrams of the Pre-Heaven, which became the source of the Book of Changes, namely the Luoshu!"

"The Hetu and Luoshu represent the revelations of the Way of Heaven, symbolizing the profound principles of Heaven and Earth, which involve observing the heavens and surveying the earth!"

Li Yunjing's divine sense gazed at the Hetu and Luoshu on the altar, muttering to himself.

His expression grew increasingly agitated!

Li Yunjing wasn't sure what was there!
Is it a dimensional space?
Or is it a reflection of the world?

Or perhaps it's a point in the long river of time?
Or perhaps it's an ancient legacy hidden within a tortoise shell?
Li Yunjing could hardly distinguish between reality and illusion, and could not even see clearly between them.

Li Yunjing tried to touch the ancient book with his divine sense, but was repelled by a powerful restriction.

At the same time, the power within the tortoise shell began to surge violently once more. Li Yunjing's consciousness was expelled from the tortoise shell space by this power, and his body, outside, was also thrown heavily onto the stone platform.

"Cough cough..."

Li Yunjing struggled to his feet, but his eyes were filled with excitement.

This unexpected discovery fueled his even deeper desire to understand the "Fuxi Bagua" and the secrets of the tortoise shell.

That tortoise shell seemed to be more important than anything else!
If I really find the clues to the Hetu and Luoshu, and really obtain the treasures of Emperor Fuxi that enabled me to attain enlightenment, even if I ascend to heaven in the future, there won't be many immortals or gods in heaven who can do anything to me!
To truly unravel these secrets, our current capabilities are far from sufficient.

"It seems we'll have to keep this secret for later."

Li Yunjing clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Within the cracks on the surface of the tortoise shell, a faint seven-colored halo could be seen, like a galaxy flowing through the ancient patterns.

He took a deep breath, and the "Five Elements Seal" flew out from his palm, forming a cage-like structure in the air, slowly enveloping the tortoise shell.

"Order it for me!"

The "Five Elements Seal" touched the tortoise shell and finally slowly suppressed the treasure that had revealed its divine power.

But the next moment, the tortoise shell seemed unwilling to be sealed and began to shake.

"Boom!"

The phantoms of the Four Divine Beasts burst forth from the tortoise shell, with the Azure Dragon wagging its tail and stirring up the wind and clouds; the Vermilion Bird flapping its wings and igniting the void; the White Tiger raising its claws and tearing through space; and the Black Tortoise raising its head and swallowing the Milky Way.

The "Five Elements Seal" was directly torn apart, and Li Yunjing was thrown dozens of feet away by this force, his back slamming heavily against the stone wall. However, he still managed to form a hand seal again: "The Four Symbols return to one, the universe borrows power!" As Li Yunjing's shout fell, the "White Tiger Token" and "Black Tortoise Token" at his waist resonated at the same time. The "Black Tortoise Power" and "White Tiger Power," two completely different powers, burst out and formed the Black Tortoise Dharma Image and the White Tiger Dharma Image.

The image of Xuanwu appeared in mid-air, forming a combined image of a tortoise and a snake.

"When Yin and Yang are in harmony, Heaven and Earth unite as one!"

The phantom of "Northern Dark Heaven Emperor" manifested above the Dharma image, and the huge Dharma image trembled and pressed down on the tortoise shell!
At the same time, the power of sharp metal swept out from the "White Tiger Order" and formed a huge white tiger. It rode the tiger in the form of the "Western White Tiger Supervisor God" to command the heavenly soldiers and generals, assist the Xuanwu Dharma Image, and suppress the tortoise shell.

"Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir!"

Despite the immense strain, Li Yunjing gritted his teeth and released his "Dragon-Tiger Golden Core" from his dantian!
The Azure Dragon and White Tiger intertwined, breathing in and out the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, unleashing a terrifying pressure, assisting the Black Tortoise and White Tiger Dharma Images on the side!
"Dragon coiled, tiger crouching, yin and yang in harmony, suppress them!"

Li Yunjing formed hand seals and chanted incantations.

The "Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir" transformed into a stream of light and rushed straight towards the tortoise shell.

As it approached the tortoise shell, the immense energy released by the Golden Elixir merged with the power of the Black Tortoise and White Tiger Dharma Images.

Then, Li Yunjing made another move, using the "Samadhi True Fire" to evolve the "Vermilion Bird Power" and form the Four Symbols Formation of "Azure Dragon", "White Tiger", "Vermilion Bird" and "Black Tortoise"!

Although it has many flaws, it still forms the Four Symbols!

The illusory image of the Northern Xuantian Emperor held the "True Martial Sword," while the Western White Tiger Supervisor God brandished his claws. The two great Dharma forms exerted their power simultaneously, pressing down on the tortoise shell within the Four Symbols Formation.

The phantom images of the four divine beasts inside the tortoise shell were equally unwilling to be outdone, each letting out a deafening roar.

Four Symbols against Four Symbols!
The Azure Dragon unleashed a hurricane that filled the sky, the Vermilion Bird spewed forth raging flames, the White Tiger released a fierce gale, and the Black Tortoise stirred up towering waves. The four forces intertwined to form a storm powerful enough to destroy everything.

A huge commotion had already broken out where Li Yunjing was.

Inside the "Xuanwu Secret Realm," the entire legion was alarmed.

Many experts quickly headed towards Li Yunjing's secluded training location.

Even the two Supreme Elders have come!

No one expected such a huge fluctuation. What was this new hall master doing?
At this moment, Li Yunjing's face turned as pale as paper, and blood kept spilling from the corner of his mouth.

His "Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir" was under tremendous pressure!
The two Four Symbols Formations were pressing against each other, and Li Yunjing was in the middle of this force. He could either suppress the tortoise shell or be broken through, and he would be injured and forced to retreat.

This tortoise shell has been a prized treasure passed down through generations in the "Xuanwu Hall".

This treasure must be refined and kept in his own hands. Only then will Li Yunjing feel at ease!

This item is extremely important!

Aside from the secrets within his sea of ​​consciousness, this item is absolutely superior to many other treasures!

Tortoise shells can be used to divine heavenly secrets, set up deadly formations, and may even contain clues to the "Hetu" and "Luoshu"!

For such a treasure, Li Yunjing is prepared to risk everything!
With the golden road ahead, Li Yunjing's eyes were firm as he stared intently at the tortoise shell, continuously channeling his magic power and divine sense into it.

"Suppress them!"

Li Yunjing mustered all his strength and let out a loud shout.

As his voice fell, numerous magical treasures flew out from his body, working together to suppress the tortoise shell.

At this moment, Li Yunjing went all out.

All the fourth and fifth-tier magic weapons were attacking with all their might!

The entire "Xuanwu Secret Realm" seemed to be shaking violently...

The arriving elders and commanders all stepped in to help Li Yunjing suppress the divine object of the "Xuanwu Hall"!

Everyone was giving it their all, their magical powers merging to form a giant yin-yang symbol that floated above the tortoise shell.

The yin-yang fish slowly rotated, releasing a power that encompasses all things.

This force collided with the ferocious power of the Four Divine Beasts, generating a violent shock.

The entire secret realm began to tremble, as if it could collapse at any moment.

"When the four elements return to their proper places, yin and yang are in harmony, heaven and earth live as long as one, and all things return to one!"

Li Yunjing directed everyone to merge their magical power, and the power of the Yin-Yang Pisces grew stronger and stronger, gradually suppressing the power of the Four Symbols Divine Beasts.

An hour later, the phantoms of the Four Divine Beasts let out an unwilling roar and slowly shrank back into their tortoise shells.

The iridescent light on the surface of the tortoise shell gradually subsided, and the area returned to calm.

Xuan Mingzi, his white hair trembling, stepped forward and asked, "Hall Master, this tortoise shell..."

"Do you know?"

Li Yunjing suddenly stood up, his Taoist robe fluttering in the wind. His fingertips traced the surface of the tortoise shell, creating a series of fine ripples of runes. "Three days ago, when I was deducing the 'Xuanwu Zhou Tian Jue', I suddenly saw a strange phenomenon reflected on the tortoise shell, which is why the anomaly occurred."

"Today, we are using the Dragon-Tiger Golden Elixir as a guide and the power of the Four Symbols as a medium to activate the 'Heavenly Premonition' power of the tortoise shell ahead of time."

He glanced at the shocked faces of the crowd, then paused deliberately. "I'll explain to you all after I've reviewed the literature and investigated the matter thoroughly."

"But this commotion..."

Elder Chiyan stroked his beard and frowned, still seemingly uneasy.

"This is the backlash from an ancient, remnant formation."

Li Yunjing pulled out a half-rolled, charred jade slip from his sleeve, its edges still bearing burn marks. "Please take a look, everyone. This is a fragment of the array diagram that I forcibly memorized during the Tortoise Shell Uprising."

He channeled spiritual energy into his fingertips, and distorted hexagrams appeared on the jade slip. "If it weren't for the timely suppression with the Four Symbols Formation, the entire secret realm would probably have been torn to pieces by this power."

"This divination result"

Xuanmingzi and Chiyan stared at the jade slip, then suddenly gasped.

"The tortoise shell is a warning sign; something big is about to happen."

Li Yunjing nodded, his expression grave: "I will investigate over the next period of time to find out exactly what happened."

He made up a random excuse to get by.

As for the "Hetu" and "Luoshu", Li Yunjing dared not utter a single word!
That is a great secret of heaven and earth!

If exposed, it will alarm the gods and immortals in heaven.

At that time, Li Yunjing will face great calamity, and even the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" will be at risk of collapse!
Li Yunjing is now a high-ranking member of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," so he can naturally access various documents.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect has a history of 400,000 years, which records many secrets!
It's not that no peerless experts have crossed over to this realm!

In other star systems, there are top-tier cultivators who travel the universe and pass through various life-bearing cradles; they have visited "Tianlan Star" before.

Some of these powerful figures brought peace, while others brought slaughter. All these changes were recorded by the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Once someone learns of the clues to the "Hetu" and "Luoshu", there will definitely be forces or powerful individuals beyond the "Shenxiao Daozong's" capacity to handle them who come to demand them!
On "Tianlan Star", even "Shenxiao Dao Sect" wouldn't dare to call itself one of the top sects, let alone the Infinite Starry Sky.

It's better if everyone doesn't know!
Let him bear this secret alone!
After explaining, Li Yunjing calmly put the tortoise shell into his storage ring. The two tokens at his waist glowed faintly at the same time, and he returned to calm.

"Although this incident was dangerous, it turned out to be a close call."

Li Yunjing then looked at everyone and smiled, "Thanks to everyone's help! I plan to lecture at the 'Xuanwu Hall' for half a year and share my experience in cultivation."

"The sect leader is devoted to the sect and imparts the great Dao. I admire him greatly."

Xuanmingzi sighed and bowed.

As he led the way in bowing, the elders and leaders followed suit, clasping their hands in greeting.

Li Yunjing preached twice, once in the "Seven Star Palace" and once in the "White Tiger Hall". This time he preached in the "Black Tortoise Hall". The people in the "Black Tortoise Hall" were very satisfied!

After resting for three days and recovering, Li Yunjing began his six-month preaching career.

The content this time is almost exactly the same as the previous two times, which is why we can't favor one over the other!

Li Yunjing's explanation was also very enlightening for everyone.

In the art of thunder magic, Li Yunjing can be considered one of the most outstanding individuals within the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect".

(End of this chapter)