Chapter 154: Chaoge Faces Evil for Leng Ying, Borrowing the Great Formation on Three Immortals Island
In the Primordial World, such a unique opportunity is granted only to Li Mingzhu, enabling him to combine the Three Talents Formation with the Ziwei Taiyin Star Array.
Li Mingzhu arranged the three Spiritual Treasures according to the Three Talents positions of Sun, Moon, and Star, aligning with the Great Dao of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. Meanwhile, thirty-six Jade Scrolls flew out from his hands.
Behind each Spiritual Treasure, twelve Jade Scrolls gathered. These scrolls were the crucial medium for combining these two arrays.
After all, to merge two entirely unrelated arrays, a certain medium is naturally required, and it's evident that these Jade Scrolls serve as the primary link between the two formations.
Li Mingzhu named the array "Three Talents Formation," direct and straightforward. With a loud shout, the River Map, Luo Book, and Mystic Dream Disk simultaneously emitted dazzling light, and the Jade Scrolls behind him seemed to merge into one at that moment.
"It's done!"
Li Mingzhu was overjoyed; truthfully, he had no confidence in successfully executing this formation. But unexpectedly, it succeeded.
"Within the Universe of Zhou Tian, all stars and beings, heed my command—reveal!"
Li Mingzhu formed seals with his hands and pointed toward the array, instantly causing a scene to appear.
The image projected how Leng Ying once infiltrated the North Sea Marquis Mansion, where he lay in waiting for several days, ultimately delivering a fatal blow, then escaping swiftly. His escape route pointed in the direction of Chaoge, though his exact location could not be fully ascertained.
"This isn't enough!"
Li Mingzhu shouted, slapped his chest, and spat a mouthful of fresh blood upon the array, causing the scene to transform once more.
The projection showed Leng Ying returning to Chaoge and heading toward the Royal Palace, where he transformed into E Lai, the general guarding the Yin Shang Palace!
Li Mingzhu did not yet know this general was E Lai, but it didn't stop him from seeking vengeance—he had already uncovered the trail.
Even if Chaoge is the capital city of Yin Shang, Li Mingzhu is determined to pluck the tiger's whiskers amidst the flames. How could such a great vendetta go unanswered?
"Go!"
Li Mingzhu flicked his fingers, sending a paper crane soaring into the sky toward the courtyard of the female spirit, Nu Yu.
Knowing that his adversary possessed Quasi-Saint cultivation, Li Mingzhu realized avenging himself alone would be exceedingly difficult, thus seeking Nu Yu's help.
In truth, even without his request, Nu Yu would come to assist.
Though the idea was tempting, Li Mingzhu isn't one to rely solely on others.
With a wave of his hand, Li Mingzhu withdrew the array and began meditating, meticulously calculating how best to eliminate the assassin within Chaoge without drawing attention.
"Have you figured it out yet?"
Nu Yu arrived by stepping through the void and sat cross-legged across from Li Mingzhu beneath the sacred tree.
"I have, but it poses certain challenges. The man has taken human form and guards the Yin Shang Palace as a general!"
Li Mingzhu shared his divinations results with Nu Yu. Such calculations are particularly draining, leaving him worn out, yet he wasted no time in summoning Nu Yu for strategic discussion.
"What's your plan?"
Nu Yu asked. Finding someone hiding in the Yin Shang capital was indeed challenging. After all, the Yin Shang kingdom hadn't fallen yet, and the Emperor's Aura still safeguarded Chaoge, making any operation therein difficult.
As the Emperor's daughter herself, Nu Yu clearly understood the formidable prowess of the Emperor's Aura.
"I still plan to utilize formations, but I lack one final Killing Formation!"
Li Mingzhu opened his eyes, his gaze brimming with murderous intent.
"What's the approach?"
Nu Yu responded succinctly, leaving the planning to Li Mingzhu while she committed to carrying out the execution.
"By modifying the Spirit Communication Nine Formation to alter the heavens and earth, supplemented by my sect uncle's Killing Formation, we can jointly besiege this man. However, it will mean owing a major favor."
Li Mingzhu clearly already had plans in mind. Upon learning the assassin was hiding in Chaoge, he swiftly organized his thoughts.
"Then go arrange it. Inform me when it's ready to act."
Nu Yu, uninterested in the details, vanished in a flash, returning to her courtyard. All she needed was for Li Mingzhu to summon her when action was imminent.
The Killing Formation Li Mingzhu referred to was none other than the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation, which would later shine brilliantly during the Divine Enthronement War. It was owned by the Three Immortal Sisters of Three Immortals Island.
After Nu Yu departed, Li Mingzhu composed himself, concentrated, and began meditating to restore his peak condition before seeking the array's assistance from the East Sea.
Three days later, having fully recovered, Li Mingzhu disappeared from his courtyard unnoticed by anyone.
Only Nu Yu within the North Sea Marquis Mansion sensed his departure, knowing full well Li Mingzhu was headed to Three Immortals Island.
The Three Sisters of Three Immortals Island were each direct disciples of Saint Tongtian, possessing formidable prowess. Among them, Yun Xiao had Quasi-Saint cultivation and, together with Duobao, jointly controlled the internal and external gates of the Jie Sect.
More importantly, Yun Xiao's mastery of formations was unmatched; within the Jie Sect, none dared claim superiority over her.
Due to her accomplishments, Yun Xiao was greatly admired by disciples of the Jie Sect, most of whom studied formations.
While Duobao may be the strongest, highest cultivated, and deepest in Daoist understanding among the Jie Sect disciples, his accomplishments in formation lag far behind Yun Xiao's.
Li Mingzhu traveled swiftly and reached the East Sea in three days. The Sea Clan dared not provoke him, retreating far away to avoid confrontation.
This stemmed from the previous massacre where Li Mingzhu wreaked havoc in the East Sea, instilling terror among the Sea Clan. Furthermore, Li Mingzhu crushed the Dragon Clan into submission and, as a valued disciple of the Jie Sect, gained significant authoritative respect. Who would dare challenge him?
Three Immortals Island was now within view, prompting Li Mingzhu to slow his pace, landing gently.
He did not charge in recklessly, knowing full well this was Yun Xiao's Cave Mansion, potentially guarded by formations.
"Li Mingzhu requests an audience with the three esteemed uncles."
With respectful demeanor, Li Mingzhu performed a gesture of greeting outside the island.
"Enter!"
An ethereal voice echoed from within the island, as the peach blossom grove ahead parted, forming a pathway. Li Mingzhu cautiously followed the newly created path.
He silently congratulated himself for not acting rashly—just now, he couldn't discern the mechanism involved in the display before him.
Within the island, Yun Xiao sat atop a jade platform.
Her white robes glistened like snow, surrounded by swirling Chaos Energy, obscuring her face.
"Disciple Li Mingzhu pays his respects to Master Uncle."
Li Mingzhu performed the formal greeting of a junior, profoundly respectful.
Though he wondered why Qiong Xiao and Bixiao were absent, he refrained from asking, minding what wasn't his concern.
"What brings you here, my nephew?"
Yun Xiao opened her eyes and smiled faintly, evidently satisfied with Li Mingzhu and his fellow second-generation disciples of the Jie Sect.
"Master Uncle Yun Xiao, I seek to borrow your Nine Curves Yellow River Formation."
Li Mingzhu answered courteously, without hedging his intentions.
"Explain your purpose. If justified, I will lend it to you without hesitation."
Yun Xiao wasn't surprised by this request. After all, Li Mingzhu was known for stirring trouble; his motive, whatever it may be, wouldn't astonish her.
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