Someone outside the hall replied, "Yes."
Roughly 15 minutes later, Si Wuya arrived at the Hall of Cultivation. He prostrated himself and said, "Master, were you looking for me?"
"How are your injuries?" Lu Zhou asked.
"Thank you for your concern, Master. I'm fine."
"That's good … I never go overboard," Lu Zhou said indifferently.
Si Wuya. "…"
"You're aware of the situation in the black lotus domain. The Black Insignia Guards haven't shown up for half a year … Currently, your senior brothers are trying to attain the Ten-leaf stage. However, that would surely attract the Birth Chart Beasts. In your opinion, how should we break this balance? "Lu Zhou asked.
"It's better if the Blackguard doesn't appear. I've studied this matter with the people from the Sky Research Courtyard … We've deceived them with an array formation. "
Si Wuya brought out the locations of the Stone Forest Formation. "Choose the nearest Stone Forest Formation and conceal it with a Formation so that it won't be able to transmit any information to Black Lotus. When senior brother was attempting the Ten-leaf stage, master took down the Birth Chart Beast. "
Was this the rumored wretched development?
Lu Zhou looked at Si Wuya with an approving expression on his face. 'It's different when you're smart.'
"There's no way to avoid the Stone Forest Formation?" Lu Zhou asked.
"It's risky to avoid it. If there's a hidden Stone Forest Formation, the Birth Chart Beast will be exposed. It's better to stay by the Stone Forest Formation," Si Wuya said with a smile.
This thought …
You've won my heart.
"Your Eldest Senior Brother and Second Senior Brother are both capable of reaching the Ten-leaf stage … Who do you think is the best candidate?"
"Together," Si Wuya said.
"Hmm?"
"Since we're going to do it, let's do it thoroughly … It's difficult for us to control the Ten-leaf cultivators in the golden lotus domain. We will try our best to take down the Birth Chart Beasts that we can control. Whether it's the golden lotus, red lotus, black lotus, or other lotuses, to put it bluntly, it's all about the Birth Chart Beasts. "Si Wuya went straight to the point.
"Continue," Lu Zhou said.
Si Wuya pointed at the distribution point and said, "Eastern Forest Mountain isn't far from the capital … We'll capture Birth Chart Beasts here."
Lu Zhou gave it some thought.
"Very good … Prepare for this matter. We will depart tomorrow."
"Your disciple understands."
Si Wuya suddenly remembered something. He said, "Master, I've found out something about Senior Sister Zhao Yue."
"Speak."
"I suspect that someone approached Senior Sister Zhao Yue and absorbed her cultivation base, causing her cultivation base to stagnate," Si Wuya said.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded. He asked, "Did you find out who it is?"
"A woman named Lian Xing," Si Wuya replied, "I found out about this when I contacted her last month."
Lu Zhou could not say that he already knew. He merely nodded. His expression was calm as he said, "Keep watching."
"Yes."
"How's Dijiang doing lately?" Lu Zhou asked.
"I've submitted completely," Si Wuya said confidently.
Lu Zhou produced Di Jiang's Birth Chart Heart and tossed it over. He said, "Return the Birth Chart Heart to him. I'll need it when I need it."
Zhao Yue was far away in the golden lotus domain. If she wanted to go back, she could only ride on Dijiang to get there as soon as possible.
Si Wuya received the Birth Chart Heart. Something stirred in him as he asked, "Master, you …?"
He had read Yan Zhenluo's books and knew what was going on. How could he not be surprised that Yan Zhenluo lost a thousand years of his lifespan for Dijiang?
"Go," Lu Zhou said indifferently.
Si Wuya respectfully lifted the Birth Chart Heart with both hands and said, "Yes, master … Rest well."
…
After Lu Zhou left the Nourishing Life Hall.
It was already dark when he returned to his own residence.
"Dijiang," Si Wuya called out.
Dijiang ran out from a corner and quacked like a duck.
"Master is kind. He'd rather lose a thousand years of his lifespan than take away your Birth Chart Heart. I'll return it to you! "Si Wuya tossed it over.
Crack!
Dijiang opened its mouth and swallowed the Birth Chart Heart.
The Birth Chart Heart moved a few times in its abdomen before it returned to its original position.
Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack!
Crack! After calling out a few times, Dijiang lowered its head and stuck it to the ground to express its gratitude.
At the same time, Dijiang's aura was changing as well. The return of the Birth Chart Heart meant that it could fly again.
"You're a Birth Chart Beast. You can't show off like before … Here's a pill that the Sky Research Courtyard made for you. It can hide your Birth Chart." Si Wuya produced the pill.
Crack!
Dijiang shook its head, indicating that it would not eat it.
"You can either eat it, spit out half of the Birth Chart Heart, or … wait to be captured," Si Wuya said with a smile.
"…"
Dijiang was terrified.
After swallowing Si Wuya's pill, it flapped its wings and flew away. It circled the courtyard several times before it returned to its original spot.
Si Wuya nodded in satisfaction and said, "Sleep early today. Don't disturb me. It's been half a year. I should have a good sleep …" He touched the wound on his face and muttered, "Master is as good as he used to be."
…
The next day.
A Sky Chariot rose from the Imperial city and flew toward Donglin Mountain.
Fortunately, the Sky Chariot was fast. In less than an hour, it slowly descended beside the Stone Forest Formation near Donglin Mountain.
The Evil Sky Pavilion's four elders and Guardian Meng leaped off the Sky Chariot at the same time.
"Master, this is the place," Si Wuya said.
Lu Zhou looked down at the Stone Forest Formation. Indeed, it was similar to the one Yan Zhenluo saw before.
Yu Shangrong recognized the Stone Forest Formation as well and knew how to break it. He said, "Indeed, this is the Formation."
The others alighted from the flying chariot.
Lu Zhou said, "Si Wuya, you and He Zhong from the Sky Research Courtyard, Huang Yu, set up the Formation."
"Understood." Si Wuya led He Zhong and Huang Yu toward the Stone Forest Formation.
"The rest of you, keep a lookout. Report to me immediately if you discover anything," Lu Zhou said indifferently.
"Understood."
The others scattered.
They searched for directions and surrounded the stone forest.
About an hour later, Si Wuya returned. He walked up to Lu Zhou and said, "Master, the Formation is ready."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he looked at Donglin Mountain Range.
Sometimes, he wondered where these Birth Chart Beasts came from. Donglin Mountain Range was far from the Endless Ocean … Where did they come from?
Where was the unknown lands? Where was the Great Void?
"Alright." Lu Zhou nodded.
Yu Zhenghai and Yu Shangrong understood what Lu Zhou meant.
They went to the side of the Stone Forest Formation.
Both were miniature Nine-leaf avatars. The only difference was that one had a golden lotus while the other did not.
The two of them began attempting to sprout leaves.
The Nine-leaf stage was merely a transition from the Ten-leaf stage to the Nine-leaf stage.
In truth, if the black lotus did not monopolize the Ten-leaf stage, nobody would stay at the Ten-leaf stage for long. Upon reaching the Ten-leaf stage, one would be able to attract Birth Chart Beasts. If one's clan or sect was powerful enough, they could kill the Yong on Cloud Mountain and obtain the Birth Chart Heart. Once one's Ten-leaf cultivation base was stabilized, one would be able to embed the Birth Chart Heart.
It had to be said that the heavens were playing tricks on people. The Birth Chart Heart had become the center of contention in the various realms.
With a flash, Lu Zhou appeared on the treetop of a towering tree and surveyed his surroundings.
"I'd like to see where these Birth Chart Beasts came from."
Donglin Mountain Range stretched as far as the eye could see.
'Where are the beasts hiding?
Which gap did they come out from? '
Lu Zhou moved again.
He moved from the west to the east.
He saw Mingshi Yin riding on Qiong Qi as he stood on a rock and observed his surroundings.
Lu Zhou had the Violet Glazed Glass with him so it was difficult for the others to notice him.
Lu Zhou looked at his surroundings again. When he saw nothing out of the ordinary, he moved to the north.
The four elders and Protector Meng stood side by side. They chatted occasionally, but there was nothing out of the ordinary.
…
Then, he moved to the south.
Little Yuan 'er, Conch, Xia Changqiu, and the others looked around warily.
Everything was normal.
Lu Zhou returned to the stone forest Formation.
His gaze fell on Yu Zhenghai and Yu Shangrong who were sprouting leaves.
Both of them were at a critical juncture in their leaf-sprouting process.
PS: These two chapters will bring the plot forward. Seeking recommendation votes and monthly votes … Thank you.
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