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Chapter 569 The Four Absolute Formations

"My disciple is unruly. If he offends Fellow Daoist Jiang in the future, I hope Fellow Daoist Jiang can forgive him." Master Changchun looked at Li Yuxuan with affection, his words tinged with helplessness. If he hadn't felt that his days were numbered, he wouldn't have sent his personally taken-in disciple to be raised by someone else.

“Yu Xuan is no ordinary child, as Fellow Daoist Jiang should know. Do not let her fall into the hands of evil people, lest this world be thrown into turmoil.”

"Please rest assured, sir." Jiang Wen agreed.

He knew that Li Yuxuan possessed the rare Taiwei Dao Body, and if he were captured by someone from the Worshiping Gods Society, it would likely have a significant impact. It wouldn't be a good outcome for either the Great Qian Dynasty or the child, Li Yuxuan.

Each of the Ten Absolute Physiques is extraordinary.

Back in the battle at Yunze, Su Mu's sister possessed an immortal body. Jiang Wen still vividly remembered that battle; if it weren't for the combined efforts of several people, plus his use of Samadhi True Fire to suppress the immortal body's regeneration, probably no one could have defeated her at that time.

The Taiwei Dao Body can perceive the secrets of heaven and foresee the future, surpassing even the immortal body in some aspects. If it were to be exploited by evildoers, it could lead to a great calamity.

Therefore, Jiang Wen agreed to the matter without hesitation, and he planned to take Li Yuxuan into the Taixu Temple as a disciple.

“Yu Xuan is a disciple of the True Man, and from now on she will also be my disciple, Jiang Wen’s disciple. I will treat her as my own disciple and will not mistreat her in the slightest,” Jiang Wen said solemnly.

"Now that you've put my mind at ease," said Master Changchun, stroking his beard with satisfaction. He seemed relieved, his spirits rejuvenated. "This is another reward from me to Fellow Daoist Jiang."

Changchun Zhenren then gifted Jiang Wen a storage bag.

The two sat facing each other, chatting about the past and present. Master Changchun would occasionally burst into laughter, feeling more at ease than ever before.

As night fell, Jiang Wen and Li Yuxuan prepared to leave.

Master Changchun looked at him earnestly and said, "The array flag I just gave you is the Human Character Array flag of the Four Great Arrays of the Imperial Capital."

"The Four Absolute Formations?" Jiang Wen pondered, but did not recall any information about this formation.

"The Four Absolute Formation is a great protective formation of the righteous path, divided into four categories: gods, ghosts, demons, and humans. This formation is extremely difficult to set up. Each formation requires 3,333 infants born at yin hours as sacrifices, and three Dao Palace True Persons to be placed in the formation in order to complete it," True Person Changchun sighed softly.

"More than three thousand children?! This is truly inhuman!" Upon hearing that the Four Absolute Formations required such a price, Jiang felt even more disgusted with the Righteous God Path. This Righteous God Path possessed countless evil techniques, most of which came at the cost of human lives. That such a practice could become one of the four major sects of the immortal realm was utterly laughable.

"That's truly the case," Master Changchun said calmly. "Initially, I joined the God Worship Association because I couldn't stand the actions of the Righteous Gods, but I never expected this God Worship Association..."

“Please continue explaining these Four Absolute Formations,” Jiang Wen interrupted Master Changchun.

"Very well, let's talk about the Four Absolute Formations. When the formation is activated, eight Dao Palace Realm cultivators will be stationed in the four directions. The four formations are interlocked, and if one is broken from the outside, another can be replaced. Therefore, it is almost impossible to break this formation. Moreover, the Four Absolute Formations are extremely evil and can refine the living beings within the formation. Even a saint who falls into the formation will inevitably suffer a severe injury." Master Changchun said solemnly.

"If you want to break this formation, you must use great magical power to break through the outer four layers of the formation instantly from the inside. The only remaining way is to break through the root of the formation."

"So the array flag that the master just gave me is the origin of the Four Absolute Array?" Jiang Wen said in realization.

“Exactly.” Master Changchun nodded. “Zunlong began plotting against the capital more than ten years ago, setting up the Four Absolute Formations around the capital. Once these formations are activated, the entire capital, including all living beings in the surrounding area, will turn into blood. Zunlong intends to use the billions of lives in the capital as sacrifices to hold a spirit-summoning ceremony. Then, with the blood of a true dragon and the spirit-summoning ceremony, he will transform himself into a true dragon. So, if you want to stop Zunlong, these Human Formation Flags will be of use.”

"...On behalf of the people of the capital, I thank you, Master Changchun." Jiang Wen bowed to Master Changchun in gratitude, knowing that this act could save countless lives.

After all, if the Four Absolute Formations were truly activated, it would take him and Bai Jing and the others time to break them. By then, the entire population of the capital would likely have turned to blood.

With this flag in place, the Four Absolutes Formation is no longer a threat.

"This is all I can do in the end," Master Changchun sighed, shaking his head. "The human formation is located in the western part of the capital. The rest is up to you. I am willing but unable to help you now."

"Please rest well, Master." Jiang Wen bid farewell to Master Changchun and flew back to the You residence with Li Yuxuan.

Yu Shiqie and Li Xiangyue looked at the child in front of them with curiosity.

"Her name is Yu Xuan, and she will be my third disciple from now on," Jiang Wen introduced Li Yu Xuan to everyone.

Li Yuxuan was new to the place and was still flustered by the sight of the two strangers. She clung tightly to Jiang Wen's sleeve, hiding behind him.

Seeing her so timid, Jiang Wen couldn't help but recall the time he met Li Yuxuan in Suzhou. Back then, she was a cheerful child who would greet everyone warmly. He never imagined that after only a few years, that child would have changed so much.

It was probably Changchun Zhenren who brought her to the capital, and many things happened there.

Thinking of this, Jiang Wen gently patted Li Yuxuan's head with some pity, squatted down and looked at her, saying, "From now on, you will be my disciple, and no one will bully you."

“Brother Jiang…” Li Yuxuan nodded with red eyes and tears in her eyes.

Jiang Wen held her in his arms and patted her thin back.

After Li Yuxuan fell into a deep sleep, the group went to the living room. Bai Jing transformed into human form and leaned lazily against a chair.

"Xiangyue, I've seen your mother. She's doing quite well now; the Emperor hasn't tortured her." Jiang Wen told Li Xiangyue about what happened in the palace, letting her know that her family was safe and sound.

Hearing this, Li Xiangyue nodded happily. She had followed her mother then, only managing a fleeting glimpse from afar. Now, hearing that her mother was safe and sound, a weight had been lifted from her heart.

"However, the Prince of Zhongshan is not there. Perhaps he is being imprisoned in the imperial palace by the emperor. You should go with Lü Shiming tomorrow; perhaps you will be able to see your mother."

"Thank you very much, Brother Jiang," Li Xiangyue said gratefully.

"As for the other matter," Jiang Wen turned to look at Yu Shiqie, took out the blue flag, and handed it to her. "I have already discovered that there is indeed a great formation outside the capital. This formation is called the Four Absolutes Formation, and it is the protective formation of the righteous path."

As the woman recounted the details of the Four Absolute Formations to Yu Shiqie, her expression grew increasingly solemn.

Upon learning that the great formation was truly intended to refine the people of the capital, Yu Shiqie gritted her teeth in hatred.

"Inhuman behavior! Inhuman behavior! Truly worse than a beast! Are the various sects of the immortal realm just going to let the emperor act like this?! Are they just going to watch this tyrannical and incompetent ruler run rampant?!"

“The immortal sects are the immortal sects; mortals are nothing but ants to them,” Jiang Wen shook his head. “We can’t count on them.”

"This flag is the root of the Four Great Formations. I want you to use this flag to break the formation."

Yu Shi Qie accepted the blue flag, her expression somewhat hesitant.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Wen naturally understood what she was thinking.

She then took off the ring on her hand and took out a five-colored feather from her storage bag.

"Take this. If necessary, you can call upon Senior Jie Zhong for assistance. Also, this feather is a token of a master. If you encounter a powerful enemy, offer this as a sacrifice, and the master will come to your aid."

Yu Shi Qie accepted the two items and earnestly agreed to the matter with Jiang Wen.

"Even if it costs me my life, I will never allow the Four Absolute Formations in this capital to be activated."

(End of this chapter)