Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 362: Four Elephants Dragon Trapping Formation!
Qu Ying stood on the top of the city wall, looking out at the fluttering flags of the Xiqi army, which looked like a giant steel dragon winding eastward.

The army moved farther and farther away and finally disappeared at the end of the horizon.

She sighed softly, withdrew her gaze, and stroked the cold bricks with her fingertips. The rough touch formed a sharp contrast with her smooth skin.

The cold wind of late autumn blew on her clothes, bringing a hint of coolness. The walls of Xiqi City were mottled and had experienced wind and rain. It was like a silent old man, quietly guarding this land.

Below the city wall, soldiers patrolled back and forth, and the crisp sound of armor colliding broke the momentary silence.

Qu Ying looked down at the scene in the city. The streets were bustling with people and the vendors' cries were heard one after another, creating a prosperous and peaceful scene.

The children played and chased each other, and their laughter was clear and pleasant, adding a touch of vitality to this slightly solemn city.

The smoke from the cooking stove rises up, mixed with the aroma of food, filling the air, making people feel a little warm.

"Everything...will be fine."

Qu Ying whispered to herself, as if to cheer herself up, or as if to pray for the war to end soon.

She turned and walked down the city wall, returning to her mansion. Inside the mansion, the maids were busy cleaning the courtyard and tidying up the rooms. Everything was in order.

Qu Ying walked into the study and took out the golden mirror she had found on Taoist Duobao. The mirror surface was as smooth as water, reflecting her cold face.

She carefully examined the structure and restrictions of the golden mirror, trying to find the rules of the Jiejiao sect's method. Her slender fingertips lightly slid across the mirror, feeling the mysterious waves flowing through it.

"This power..."

After feeling it for a moment, he frowned slightly and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"It seems to be somewhat similar to the Zhu Xian Formation."

Recalling her previous perception of the Zhu Xian Formation, she became more and more certain.

Qu Ying knew clearly that although he had broken the Zhuxian Formation by capturing Taoist Duobao, he himself had not truly broken through the situation, nor had he seen through the true mystery of the formation.

Now that Jiejiao has officially entered the game, the Zhuxian Formation will inevitably appear again. With the lesson learned from Duobao Taoist, the other party will certainly be more cautious, and the previous situation will never happen again.

Therefore, the top priority right now is to prepare for a rainy day. While the army is still advancing, we must first study the method of breaking the Zhuxian Formation so that we can better help Xiqi.

Qu Ying placed the golden mirror on the table, closed her eyes and began to deduce the trajectory of the Zhu Xian Formation in her mind, trying to find the flaws in it.

Her fingertips tapped the table unconsciously, making a subtle and rhythmic sound that intertwined with her slightly rapid breathing, and was particularly clear in this quiet study.

Outside the window, a few dead leaves were falling in the autumn wind, swirling, and finally landing gently on the windowsill, as if telling the change of seasons.

She tried again and again but still couldn't find the solution. Beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead.

Her long, silky hair fell on both sides of her face, soaked with sweat and sticking tightly to her skin.

The light in the study was dim, with only a faint glow from an oil lamp on the table illuminating her solemn face.

The burning lamp oil made a slight crackling sound, and occasionally a few wisps of green smoke rose up and spread in the air, bringing a faint smell of burning.

After a long time, she opened her eyes and sighed softly.

"Ugh……"

The sigh was as light as a thread, but it seemed to carry a heavy burden, pressing her to the point of suffocation.

She stood up and walked to the bookshelf. Her steps were a little heavy and the hem of her skirt dragged on the floor, making a slight friction sound.

The bookshelf is filled with all kinds of books, from ancient books to military strategies, from battle formations to weapon refining. There are many types and they are dazzling. The spines of the books are covered with dust, showing how old they are.

She flipped through the pages one after another, and the study was so quiet that the only sound she could hear was the turning of pages.

shhhhhh...

The voice was monotonous and repetitive, but at this moment it seemed particularly peaceful, as if it could soothe her inner anxiety.

The afterglow of the setting sun poured into the study through the window, casting mottled shadows on the floor. As time passed, the light gradually dimmed and the scene in the study became blurred.

Suddenly, her eyes stopped on one of the books, the title of which was clearly written as "Records of Ancient Strange Formations".

The yellowed pages of the book appear particularly quaint in the dim light, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.

She took the book down carefully, gently, as if she were handling a precious treasure.

The moment her fingertips touched the pages of the book, an inexplicable sense of familiarity came over her, causing her heart to tremble slightly.

She turned the yellowed pages, and lines of ancient text came into view. The book recorded many long-lost formations, and she began to read it carefully.

The ancient text exudes a faint scent of ink and appears particularly mysterious in the dim light.

Qu Ying flipped through the pages one by one, her eyes focused, as if she wanted to engrave every word in her mind.

Outside the window, night falls, the sky is dotted with stars, and a bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting cold moonlight into the study through the window, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.

As her fingertips slid across the yellowed pages of the book, Qu Ying's heartbeat gradually quickened, because she saw a strange formation on a torn page - the Four Symbols Dragon Trapping Formation.

The incomplete text described the mystery of this formation, its unpredictable changes, its ability to attack and defend, and its ability to restrain the most masculine and violent killing aura...

Qu Ying's breathing stagnated, and an inexplicable excitement surged in her heart. This might be the key to breaking the deadlock!
Not only that, from the perspective of the formation's layout, it seems to be similar to the Zhu Xian Formation, which also uses the four directions as nodes for connection and extension.

If she still couldn't figure out the mystery of the Zhuxian Formation, then studying a formation that could restrain each other seemed to be a solution. Her mind moved and her eyes suddenly lit up.

So, Qu Ying started to study it immediately. The incomplete words and pictures on the ancient books came into her eyes and gradually became complete in her mind.

She seemed to have returned to ancient times, witnessing with her own eyes the process of the ancestors creating this formation, while she was just a spectator, quietly observing and learning.

The room was silent, with only the sound of her quickly turning pages and the occasional cough.

Outside the window, the night deepened, the chirping of insects gradually became sparse, and only the moonlight quietly sprinkled on the windowsill, as if guiding her.

With the detailed explanation of the formation diagram, Qu Ying learned very quickly. Before the second half of the night, she had already understood and mastered the method of setting up the formation.

After that, she began to improve the battle formation according to Xiqi's existing terrain and military strength, making it more suitable for actual combat.

Sometimes she frowned in thought, and sometimes she wrote quickly, drawing diagrams of the improved formations and writing down detailed methods of setting up the formations and precautions.

The dim light illuminated her figure, casting a long shadow on the ground. As time passed, the shadow gradually lengthened and finally merged into the night.

The sky in the east gradually brightened, and the morning light poured into the study through the window, illuminating Qu Ying's slightly tired face.

She rubbed her sore eyes and stretched. A slight sound of bones cracking was particularly clear in the silent room.

She carefully rolled up the drawings and instructions and tied them with a red ribbon.

"Someone is coming."

Qu Ying called out to the door, her voice a little hoarse.

A maid came in and bowed slightly:
"What do you want, fairy?"

Qu Ying handed the blueprint in her hand to the maid:

"Immediately deliver this item to General Nangong Shi's residence, and inform the general to deliver the formation blueprint to Master Jiang Ziya at the front line as soon as possible."

The maid took the blueprint with both hands and said respectfully:
"The servant understands."

Then she turned and walked away quickly, her figure disappearing at the end of the corridor.

……

...That evening, outside Sishui Pass, Xiqi camp.

Jiang Ziya, wearing a Taoist robe and holding a magic whip, stood in the center of the tent, discussing military intelligence with his generals.

Inside the tent, the lights were bright and the atmosphere was solemn; all the generals were sitting around the table, each with a serious look and a frown on their face.

On the sand table, the distance between Xiqi and Chaoge is clearly visible, and the confrontation between the two armies is about to break out.

Outside the tent, the wind was whistling and the flags were fluttering, as if foreshadowing the upcoming war.

At this time, a dusty messenger walked into the tent quickly, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands together:
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Fairy Qu Ying sent someone to deliver urgent military information!"

Jiang Ziya took the package handed over by the messenger and quickly opened it. Inside the package was a finely drawn battle formation blueprint and a detailed description.

He carefully studied the words on the blueprint, his expression gradually becoming solemn, with a gleam of light in his eyes...

This formation is so exquisite!

"Generals, obey the order!"

Jiang Ziya then spoke in a deep voice, and all the generals immediately stood up with solemn expressions.

"This is the formation blueprint sent by Qu Ying, it's called 'Four Elephants Trapped Dragon Formation'!"

She unfolded the drawing in her hand and showed it to everyone.

"This formation is unpredictable and has both offensive and defensive capabilities. It can restrain the murderous aura of the Immortal Execution Formation!"

All the generals came forward and carefully observed the formation on the blueprint, with amazement in their eyes.

"The fairy is indeed very smart!"

Nezha couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Such an exquisite formation will surely help our army defeat the enemy!"

Huang Tianhua also spoke excitedly, tightly gripping the two hammers in his hands.

Jiang Ziya took in all the reactions of the generals and nodded with satisfaction. After some discussion, everyone decided to set up the "Four Elephants Dragon Trapping Formation" outside Sishui Pass to deal with the upcoming disciples of Jiejiao.

Then, he began to explain in detail the method of setting up the formation. As he explained, he used his fingers to point on the map, explaining every detail of the formation clearly.

The generals listened attentively, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Outside the tent, the night gradually faded away and the sky in the east began to turn pale. A new day was about to arrive, which also heralded that a new battle was about to begin.

Jiang Ziya then arranged the formation and sent his generals to start immediately...

"I will obey your orders!"

All the generals responded in unison, their voices loud and full of confidence.

After receiving the order, the generals immediately began to prepare for the deployment. Under the command of the generals, the soldiers carried various materials, dug trenches, and set up flags, busy and orderly.

Outside Sishui Pass, in a hidden place, nodes of the formation gradually appeared, and the formation was gradually completed.

By noon, all the soldiers had returned to the camp. Outside Sishui Pass, the wind was rising and the sky and earth were changing color. A great war was about to begin.

Jiang Ziya stood on a high platform, holding a divine whip, looking into the distance with a deep and firm gaze.

"This battle must be won!"

He whispered to himself, calmly.

Yang Jian walked up to Jiang Ziya and bowed, saying:
"Prime Minister, the formation has been set up, and we are just waiting for the Jiejiao disciples to attack."

There was a barely perceptible worry between his brows as his eyes swept across the rolling hills in the distance.

Jiang Ziya nodded slightly and waved the divine whip gently:
"This formation is unpredictable and has both offensive and defensive capabilities. As long as we work together, we will be able to trap the Jiejiao disciples in the formation."

His tone was calm, as if he was sure of victory.

"Prime Minister, there is one thing I don't understand."

Lei Zhenzi scratched his head and spoke in a muffled voice. His burly figure looked particularly tall in the early morning light.

"Any questions?"

Jiang Ziya turned his head and his eyes fell on Lei Zhenzi.

"I have never heard of this Four Elephants Dragon Trapping Formation before. I wonder what is so mysterious about it?"

He was not in the camp before, but was a scout in the sky, so he did not hear it.

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and explained:

"This formation was created by Qu Ying. It was improved based on the ancient formation 'Four Symbols Trapped Dragon Formation' and is specifically used to restrain the murderous aura of the Immortal Execution Formation."

"This formation is based on the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, and Black Tortoise, which correspond to the east, west, south, and north respectively. The power of the four symbols blends with each other, and it is endless. It can be used for both attack and defense, and the changes are endless."

As he spoke, he pointed to different directions on the formation diagram with a smile on his face.

After Jiang Ziya finished his explanation, he ordered Yang Jian to lead his troops to guard the position of the Eastern Azure Dragon.

Yang Jian bowed and accepted the order. When he turned to leave, the friction between his armor made a slight "cracking" sound, which was particularly clear in the silent tent.

He strode with big, steady steps, his back straight, like a javelin, exuding a calm and determined aura.

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto his body, giving him a layer of golden glow.

Jiang Ziya also ordered Nezha to lead his troops to guard the White Tiger Position in the West.

When Nezha received the order, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an excited smile, and his eyes were full of eagerness to try.

The Hot Wheels under his feet turned slightly, making a slight buzzing sound, as if it couldn't wait to join the battle.

His figure flashed and turned into a red light, instantly disappearing in the tent, leaving behind only a faint aura of wind and fire.

Outside the tent, flags were fluttering, drums were beating, and the soldiers were nervously preparing for the upcoming battle.

Jiang Ziya continued to give orders, ordering Huang Tianhua to lead his troops to guard the Suzaku position in the south.

After receiving the order, Huang Tianhua retreated respectfully. He walked silently and was as agile and nimble as a cheetah.

The halberd in his hand flashed with cold light, like a sleeping beast, ready to show its sharp fangs at any time.

Outside the tent, teams of soldiers lined up in neat rows, with swords and spears flashing coldly, and a murderous atmosphere filled the air.

In the distance, the mountains are undulating and shrouded in clouds and mist, like an ink painting, forming a sharp contrast with this solemn scene.

Finally, Jiang Ziya ordered Lei Zhenzi to lead his troops to guard the Xuanwu position in the north.

After Lei Zhenzi received the order, he fluttered his wings slightly, making a low thunderous sound. His tall body looked particularly burly in the tent, like a guardian god, majestic and awe-inspiring.

After he walked out of the tent, he turned into a flash of lightning, rushed straight into the sky, and disappeared into the vast sky.

After he left, a faint smell of burning was left in the tent. It was the trace of the remaining power of thunder and lightning...

(End of this chapter)