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Chapter 226 - 87: Tai Ming Soul-Nurturing Formation (3/3)

Chapter 226: Chapter 87: Tai Ming Soul-Nurturing Formation (3/3)

"But we must also be cautious... Imperial Heaven, have you fallen asleep? How could you let the Heavenly Demon take advantage of this?"

Compared to An Jing’s delight, these were often the murmurs of Subdue Evil while reading the Great Abyss Capturing Spirits Scripture, but An Jing didn’t mind it: "Even the Fate Pattern can be exploited, it wouldn’t make sense if the Netherworld methods couldn’t be utilized, right?"

"However, on the other hand, maybe the current Heavenly Demons have also gained vulnerabilities to the Netherworld techniques. I remember the power of the Supreme Yang from the Six Yang Mystic Mirror posed a significant threat to Heavenly Demons, and ordinary Heavenly Demons shouldn’t be concerned with this sort of thing, should they?"

"Mhm."

After some thought, Subdue Evil also had an epiphany: "Indeed. Back in our time, apart from the Demon Slaying Methods specifically developed for them, the only way to target Heavenly Demons was with pure brute force or the Heavenly Demons’ own powers."

"That is, only a Demon Slaying Godly Soldier forged from the Heavenly Demon’s material could absorb their essence and completely annihilate them."

"But from what I see now, although the Heavenly Demons have many abilities I’m unaware of, they are also constrained by many abilities I’m familiar with."

The "Call Spirits and Summon Gods" as the supreme Dharma Gate of the Great Abyss Capturing Spirits Scripture is truly arduous; neither Huo Qing nor You Ruhui can even get started in a short time.

However, the parts that make up the scripture, namely the Tai Ming Soul-Nurturing Formation, serving as the daily Formation for nurturing the God-Invoking Body, can not only temper lost souls but also nurture living creatures. The efficiency of gathering spirits in itself is not low either.

Using it as the foundation for the Spirit Gathering capabilities of An Jing’s future ’Seclusion Room’ is more than appropriate.

"Ah? Me? This Formation?"

When Huo Qing received the Jade Slip with the Array imprinted by An Jing, his first thought was incredulity; how powerful was this underground sect that An Jing was part of to be able to obtain such secret-level formations?

Could it be that he had revealed the true transmission of the sect? But why... could it be that he wants me to join his sect?

And his second thought was, ’Can I really learn it?’

—Me, learning a secret transmission formation? Isn’t this a bit too fast, should I start with something like the Minor Water Spirit Formation...

"You can learn it!"

An Jing was very optimistic about Huo Qing: "And there’s no requirement for you to set it up right now. Inside, there are many foundational concepts and details of formations, as well as the ’Minor Gathering Spirit Formation’, ’Minor Gathering Yin Formation’, and ’Minor Nurturing Spirit Formation’, three basic formations, which are only slightly more difficult than the Minor Five Elements Formation. You can definitely learn them."

"Moreover, the design approach of these formations may differ from what’s taught in your textbooks, which could broaden your horizons and will undoubtedly aid your future!"

Concerned that Huo Qing might bite off more than he could chew, and wary of any Dark Hand from the Heavenly Demons within the Great Abyss Capturing Spirits Scripture, An Jing only imparted the inheritance related to the Soul Nourishing Formation to Huo Qing.

Besides this, the Sword Spirit Subdue Evil also considerately added to the Jade Slip many basic formation concepts that It still remembered—according to Subdue Evil, a sword array is also a sword—as well as some foundational Formation Pattern structures from the Great Abyss Capturing Spirits Scripture in detail.

An Jing had also seen the formation diagrams that Huo Qing studied on a daily basis; to put it simply, they were variations of the most basic Minor Five Elements Formation and its deeper aspects. Beyond that, there were none of the yin-yang formations, thunder arrays, Soul Nourishing Formations, or anything like that.

Those more complex, more unique knowledges weren’t something you could get for free in school, those learned were the exclusive inheritances of various large families and powerful forces.

Even the formations of Iron Hand are essentially just a variation of the Wood Element formations. Although intricate, they are far from being unique, which for many local Formation Cultivators, is already the limit. Not only can they make ends meet, they can even earn quite a bit of money.

Huo Qing’s goal was naturally also this level, but An Jing had higher expectations for him.

The basic formation patterns and the core ideas of some formations in the jade slip were either from foundational knowledge that the suspected Immortal Level existence Sword Spirit remembered, or insights from ’Emperor You Great Obscurity God Venerable,’ which could help Huo Qing make up for his lack of foundation, ensuring that his future path as a Formation Cultivator would be smoother and not misguided.

"You have good talent, and you’re diligent in learning, Huo Qing. I am teaching you this formation not only because you’ve helped me these past days but also because I really have high expectations for your future," An Jing said.

In private, An Jing didn’t beat around the bush and straightforwardly said, "You are a Body Cultivator, and one without any attribute. If you study the Five Elements Method, it will be hard to resonate with it. Since that’s the case, it’s better to study spirit-related formations, undertake Dual Cultivation of Life and Nature, and make your life force pure and strong."

"By then, whether you want to continue on the pure Martial Arts path, learn the Art of Magic, or delve deeper into various other kinds of formations, you will have a perfect foundation!"

"And I can also make use of your formations—I’m so busy that I definitely need to focus on Martial Arts in the short term. I won’t be able to learn or have time to learn about formations, so I’ll have to rely on you."

"I will!"

At this point in the conversation, even Huo Qing could no longer be bashful. Clutching the jade slip, he assured An Jing firmly, "Brother An, I will not let you down!"

He sat down on the side and immediately began to study the jade slip. This passion for learning and cultivation was also one of the reasons An Jing was optimistic about him.

"Ruohui, this is for you," An Jing said as he handed over the same jade slip to You Ruhui, who was somewhat surprised and flattered, "Eh? Do I also have one? But this... Although I know about formations, I mostly practice feng shui secrets..."

You Ruhui was certainly knowledgeable in formations, even to the extent that she could set up temporary Law Altars to control the Earth Vein of Kanming City, which showed her proficiency.

Being able to set up a temporary Law Altar meant that an Array Master was capable of forming arrays with a personal Array Plate at any time, ready for Magical Combat. Reaching this level, You Ruhui’s knowledge in formations was sophisticated enough to be considered truly skilled in the craft!

Even those with Emperor’s Blood would find it extremely difficult to manipulate Earth Veins solely by instinct without the corresponding Skills. Because individuals with Emperor’s Blood have advantages in these areas, it’s essential for them to specifically learn and improve so that they can maximize the benefits of their bloodline.

"After all, learning a bit more can’t hurt," An Jing said.

An Jing didn’t hold much expectation for You Ruhui; he simply felt that since she had also helped him to block the Earth Vein, the spoils of war should include her share—Spiritual Objects were difficult to divide, and she probably wouldn’t need the Fist Scripture, so the Great Abyss Capturing Spirits Scripture was the only thing that might be somewhat valuable to her.

After all this, Huo Qing and You Ruhui were studying the jade slips, Granny Huai was sitting with her eyes closed, nurturing her fated weapon, and An Jing also began cultivation, consolidating his Magic Prohibition.

With the enhancement of the Xuanyuan Pure Light, his Fourth Prohibition should be fully consolidated within about ten days. Now, by cultivating a bit more, he might not get the chance to meditate once he returned to Embracing the Void.

Soon, another half-day passed.

Late at night.

After bidding farewell to Huo Qing, who was somewhat reluctant to part, An Jing and his group were about to return to Embracing the Void.