Revelation of the Way of Heaven

"How is it? What insights did the Yin-Yang Mirror offer?" Looking at this strange scene, Guo Shiyi couldn't help but worry about Qin Xiaochuan.

"It's alright," Qin Xiaochuan said with a slight smile. "This time the amount of information is quite large, so the Yin-Yang Mirror told me the method to revive the Jianmu tree in this way. It turns out that the Heavenly Stele is the site after the ancient Jianmu tree was cut down. It is the spiritual root of the Jianmu tree. To revive the Jianmu tree, we need to use our Yin-Yang power to receive the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and then, under the nurturing of the Breath Soil and the Yaochi Water, let the Jianmu tree take root and sprout again."

"In that case, let's head to Kunlun Ruins and meet up with our master," Guo Shiyi said.

"This matter is of great importance. We need to prevent the demon race from sabotaging it, so it would be best if your father went along as well. With him there, even if something unexpected happens, we can handle it easily." Qin Xiaochuan knew that Guo Tianming was powerful, and with him protecting him, he would feel much more at ease.

"Yes, yes, I'll talk to my dad. He'll definitely protect his precious daughter," Guo Shiyi said with a smile.

When Qin Xiaochuan and his group crossed the Gobi Desert and arrived in G City, Zhao Changyu had already obtained the Yaochi Water. Accompanying him were Yin Changlin, as well as Guo Shiyi's senior brother Wei Feng and third senior brother Luo Hao. They met in a small county town, and after the group reunited, they rushed to the temple where the Heavenly Stele was located, following the instructions of the Yin-Yang Mirror.

Snow fell thick and fast, a biting wind howled, and the chill raged in the swirling snowflakes. Qin Xiaochuan could already see the temple standing in the snowstorm, and in front of it sat a figure—the monk Huiseng. Just like before, he remained steadfast in front of the temple, trying to find the dividing line that could change the future of humanity. But both he and the temple behind him seemed incredibly small in this vast expanse of heaven and earth.

"It's been a long time, Master Huiseng." Qin Xiaochuan walked up to Master Huiseng, put his hands together, and bowed to him.

The wise monk opened his eyes, looked Qin Xiaochuan over, and his eyes lit up. He smiled and said, "Good man, after half a year apart, your cultivation has made great progress. This is truly commendable."

Qin Xiaochuan said modestly, "Master, you flatter me. I was just lucky. I came here because of the demon race's invasion of Huaxu Village, so I had to come and bother you."

"Oh? I wonder what I can do for you?" the wise monk asked curiously.

Qin Xiaochuan recounted the entire story of Jianmu's revival, and the wise monk nodded, saying, "In that case, I am willing to protect you."

So the group entered the temple. Qin Xiaochuan glanced around the temple. His strength was no longer what it used to be. Now, looking at the temple, he realized that this place had a deeper meaning. He said, "This temple must have been built by a master. There is a hidden formation inside to prevent the spiritual energy here from dissipating. It seems to be protecting this celestial stele."

After surveying the temple, Zhao Changyu's gaze fell upon the celestial stele, and he asked, "How exactly should we proceed with the restoration of the Jianmu tree?"

Qin Xiaochuan said, "According to the Yin-Yang Mirror, this Heavenly Stele is actually the spiritual root of the ancient Jianmu tree. To revive it, Shiyi and I need to use the Taiji Yin-Yang Array to transform the energy of heaven and earth with the power of Yin and Yang, allowing it to take root here. Then, we need to guide the Qi of Heaven into the spiritual root, and the Jianmu tree will sprout again and grow into a towering giant. The Jianmu tree is essentially a conduit between heaven and earth. Once the Jianmu tree grows, it can bring harmony between heaven and earth and revive spiritual energy. At that time, humanity will truly enter the era of cultivation civilization."

"How long will this process take?" Zhao Changyu asked again.

"The numbers of heaven and earth change every seven. If we want the Heavenly Stele to transform into a spiritual root, the entire formation needs to run for forty-nine days. The whole process cannot be interrupted. We will need you, my senior uncle, to protect us during that time. Last time, the demon race plotted to release Xiang Liu and set a trap that almost harmed many cultivators. The matter of Jianmu's revival is so important that they cannot be unaware of it. They may come to stop and sabotage it. We must be careful." Qin Xiaochuan said solemnly to Zhao Changyu.

Zhao Changyu nodded and said decisively, "You can go about your business with peace of mind. Leave the protection of the Dharma to us. I assure you, unless we die here, no one will be able to set foot in this temple."

"Yes." Qin Xiaochuan nodded heavily.

"You're going to stay here for forty-nine days?" Guo Tianming frowned and asked, "Then how will you manage your food?"

Qin Xiaochuan explained, "According to the Yin-Yang Mirror, the fusion of the Breath Soil and the Jade Pool Water contains abundant life force, which is why the Jianmu tree can regenerate its roots. During the operation of the magic array, we can continuously obtain the nourishment of life force from it, which is enough to achieve abstinence from grains. This is how we can ensure that the magic array can operate without stopping for forty-nine days."

Upon hearing this, Guo Tianming no longer had any doubts. He left Qin Xiaochuan and Guo Shiyi inside the temple to begin practicing the Tai Chi Yin-Yang Formation, while the others went outside the temple to protect the two.

Upon arriving at the open space outside the temple, Guo Tianming cupped his hands in greeting to Zhao Changyu and said, "Thank you for your help this time, Senior Brother."

Zhao Changyu smiled and said, "What are you saying? The restoration of Jianmu is related to the fate of mankind. We cultivators should do our best. Besides, they are both disciples of Wudang Sect. As their master, I can't just ignore it."

As he spoke, he stroked his beard and said, "However, this will take too long. We also need to ensure logistical support. I'll have Wei Feng and Luo Hao go and make the purchases now, and also summon a few more people to protect us."

"Hmm." Guo Tianming nodded and said, "Senior brother is very thoughtful. I will also set up a defensive barrier and establish an intelligence network in this area."

Zhao Changyu knew that Guo Tianming had the ability to command birds. If the birds here could become their dynamic monitoring devices, they could detect danger immediately.

"Okay, then let's divide the work and cooperate." Zhao Changyu nodded.

Inside the temple, Qin Xiaochuan took out the jade bottle containing the Breath of Earth. As soon as the warm, thick, earthy-yellow divine light appeared, a rich earthy aura permeated the temple. He placed the Breath of Earth at the base of the Heavenly Stele. Upon touching the ground, the Breath of Earth immediately merged into the foundation, then continued to grow and spread, until finally the yellow divine light completely enveloped the base of the Heavenly Stele.

Guo Shiyi opened another jade bottle, and immediately a clear spiritual energy filled the temple. A willow branch grew from her hand, and she dipped the willow branch in the holy water of Yaochi and sprinkled it evenly on the soil. The holy water of Yaochi contained the purest innate water essence. After mixing with the soil, a huge and gentle vitality slowly spread from under the base of the stele.

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