Yin and Yang Family 75

  Lin Xu briefly introduced his unfavorable situation to Huang Shiren and sighed:

  "Huo Shan Jun that guy is a wolf in sheep's clothing! He dares to openly challenge, it must be that this great formation won't be just for show. Although I also understand some of the principles of yin and yang and the five elements, breaking the formation isn't something I have much confidence in, which is why I've come to ask for your guidance."

  Upon hearing this, Huang Shiren immediately patted his chest and said with a big smile:

  "It doesn't matter, just leave it to me. In my early years, I saw many Yin and Yang family disciples active in Wangwu Mountain, their mountain gate must be nearby. When I go to Wangwu Mountain myself, I will definitely find someone capable to help you."

  Lin Xu nodded in agreement and said:

  "Lin certain here first thanks over."

  "Alas, given our friendship, must we be so formal? You should stay here and rest for a few days, waiting for good news!"

  The Landlord Huang Shiren guaranteed with all his might that he would definitely invite the Yin Yang Master to come and assist, and Lin Xu's anxious heart seemed to be able to calm down for a while.

  The mighty Qin Empire, which has stood for thousands of years, is about to collapse. This land, too, is in a precarious state, shaken by wave after wave of territorial clashes and mergers. Many people are aware of the crisis facing the former, but those who understand the inner workings of the latter are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

  In the pre-Qin hundred schools of thought, the Yin-Yang school has always been based on the theories of yin-yang changes and five-phase transitions, as well as the beginning and end of the Five Virtues, while also mastering the techniques of numerology, calendrical calculations, and geomancy.

  The so-called formation method, after all, cannot escape the category of yin-yang and five-line changes, so the masters of yin-yang are all experts in the way of formation. Similarly, they are also good at judging the nature of things through seemingly ordinary natural phenomena in everyday life that people take for granted.

  As in recent years, foreign blockbusters have continuously impacted domestic films, with each fusion being larger than the last.

  Although these impacts on the boundary are generally not significant enough to produce a remarkable omen, the frequent natural disasters they trigger have already caught the attention of the Yin and Yang families. How can there be intact eggs under a destroyed nest? When Tudi Ye Huang Shiran finally found the mountain gate of the Yin and Yang family in Wangwu Mountain through his old connections, the main branch of the Yin and Yang family was holding an unusually solemn academic discussion conference.

  A group of old men with white beards and gray hair gathered together, with the air of holding a grand meeting during the Han Dynasty. These people are not those so-called experts who make a living by relying on their mouths and selling themselves, but rather they are the legitimate successors of the Yin-Yang school, first-rate professional technicians.

  "...... What Master Shu said makes sense, but unfortunately we don't have the power to turn back time. In my humble opinion, it's better to seal off the Dongtian cave and temporarily avoid the storm."

  The old man who was about to speak had white hair and a head of silver hair like snow, but his spirit was sharp and he didn't show any signs of aging in his movements. This elderly man, who looked like he was over 60 years old, respectfully asked for the opinion of the young man opposite him, who looked like he was only in his early 20s. When this young man opened his mouth to speak, his voice matched his youthful appearance, but his tone was surprisingly mature and not at all like that of a vigorous young man.

  The young man who stood up from his seat let out a long sigh, stood with his hands behind his back, and slowly said as he scanned the crowd:

  "Alas, our sect has been passed down for thousands of years, experiencing countless trials and tribulations. The orthodox tradition has been transmitted to the present without interruption, but I fear that this calamity cannot be avoided!"

  Just then, a knock at the door came, and an old man in charge of guarding the gate opened the door with his magic tool. A boy dressed as a child stood at the door, trembling with fear, saying:

  "Report to the Grand Master, there is a guest outside the mountain gate seeking an audience."

  The old man who had just discussed with that strange young man whether to seal the Wangwu Mountain Cave Heaven to avoid the calamity suddenly became furious and scolded:

  "Get out of here! Who told you to come in? Can't you see we're discussing important matters? Scram!"

  At the sound, the young man sitting in the first place frowned, he gently waved his hand and interjected:

  "Feng Shizhong, hold your temper for a moment. Hui Sheng, who exactly is visiting outside?"

  The young messenger who came to deliver the message was scolded until his face turned pale, and he trembled with fear, not daring to lift his head, and said in a low voice:

  "I have come to report to the Grand Master that the visitor is adamant about not revealing their identity and only says they are an old acquaintance seeking an audience with you."

  The Daizong of the Yin Yang family, roughly equivalent to Mo Men's square son, at this time, the Daizong who looked like a weak and young boy also stood up and said with a slightly surprised expression on his face:

  "Oh, how many people have come?"

  "Two people, both are old men, one of them seems to be a local earth god."

  Upon hearing this, Sima Changkong, the master of yin and yang who had maintained his youthful appearance by consuming celestial herbs in his youth, withdrew his right hand into his sleeve and began to silently calculate the other party's intentions and the auspicious or ominous changes that might arise.

  Soon after, Sima Changkong stopped divining, the result of this divination was too strange, he couldn't help but hesitate, thinking for a moment before speaking:

  "Hmm, never mind! Watson, please have our two guests take their tea in the front hall and tell them I'll be with them shortly."

  At this time, the old man with a white beard sitting on Sima Changkong's left side, who looked like he was in his fifties, stood up and said:

  "Elder brother, a major matter has yet to be decided, how can you withdraw halfway?"

  Simachen Changkong turned his head back, and with a faint smile at the old man, said:

  "Alas, this matter indeed concerns the rise and fall of our family's gate, so it can't be decided in a day or two. Now that everyone has spoken openly and honestly, why don't you all go back and think carefully about it for a while? It won't be too late to make a decision tomorrow!"

  He dropped such a sentence, Sima Changkong turned around and left with his hands behind his back, leaving a house full of old men staring at each other in dismay. They really didn't know what their master was thinking, actually dropping the important family matters and running to meet two idle guests for no reason. Could it be that meeting these two guests was more important than the life and death of the Yin Yang family?

  With a light step, Sima Changkong walked into the living room and caught sight of that familiar face. He smiled and bowed his head, saying:

  "I thought who was visiting, it turned out to be Brother Zhuge! It's been several years since we last met, is Brother Fang doing well?"

  Wearing a long blue robe and a square scarf on his head, Zhuge You stood up and bowed to Sima Chang in return, saying:

  "Grand Master Wine is too polite. I came here to introduce a guest to Brother Sima, this is Brother Huang, the Landlord of Jiang's Village in Huainan."

  At the sound, he had already noticed the faintly flashing divine light on the mysterious guest who came with Zhuge You. Sima Changkong also bowed deeply to Huang Shiren and said:

  "Oh, I apologize for the rudeness earlier, I have seen your esteemed self."

  "How dare I? How dare I? An old man like me is only a humble subject, how can I possibly accept such great honor and grand ceremony?"

  After the usual pleasantries, Sima Changkong regained his composure as the leader of a faction and said with a calm and steady tone:

  "What brings you two gentlemen to our humble abode?"

  A Taoist-robed Zhuge You glanced at Huang Shiren, and after exchanging glances with him, he calmly picked up his tea cup, adopting an air of nonchalance. At this moment, Huang Shiren sat upright, his expression serious as he said:

  "To be honest, I've been entrusted by someone to come to this land and seek the help of the Yin-Yang family. I hope that the great Jiu Cheng can assist me."

  Simachen looked at Zhuge You who was only drinking tea and didn't raise his head, hesitated for a moment, and asked:

  "Unaware of the ins and outs of this matter, it's hard to make a decision for the time being. Can the yellow earth provide an explanation to dispel doubts?"

  There are hardly any families in the world that have not been extinct for thousands of years, but thousand-year-old sects are very common. The reason is that the inherent drawbacks of blood inheritance cannot be overcome.

  No matter how wise and powerful the ancestors of a family are, they can't avoid having incompetent descendants. Even if it's a dragon family, there will be differences between the wise and foolish. The dragon has nine sons, each different from one another, which is not surprising. The key point is that family inheritance must have rules to follow. Although the system of appointing an heir based on birth order can avoid unnecessary internal conflicts, the selected successor may not be competent enough, leading to disaster for the entire family. On the other hand, if inheritance rights are determined solely by individual ability, it will soon lead to a tragic internal struggle, and even before external threats emerge, the large family will have already been torn apart from within.

  Huang Shiren invited his old friend, Zhuge You, who was a cultivator from the Zhuge family of Handan. Although the Zhuge family's reputation wasn't great, they were one of the few cultivator families that had continued to pass down their traditions since the pre-Qin era.

  Although the Zhuge family's power and wealth are not impressive, their inherited cultivation method is also not particularly brilliant. However, considering that they have been passed down for over a thousand years without interruption, in the eyes of outsiders, the unremarkable Zhuge family is actually a formidable force not to be trifled with.

  Although Zhuge You, who was quietly tasting tea beside him, had not spoken to help, his presence here to support Huang Shiren's side already showed his stance. When facing Huang Shiren, Sima Changkong still needed to consider the face of the Zhuge family in this meeting, so he had to think carefully before answering.

  At this time, Huang Shiren also did not conceal his own weakness, and soon brought out the whole story, saying:

  "...the demons in Mount Huo formed an alliance, wanting to challenge Lin Xian, the young master of the Lin family. They set up a large formation in the mountain and challenged him. Therefore, I have come to ask for your help, seeking a master who is well-versed in formation techniques. That's why I've traveled thousands of miles to come here, specifically to seek assistance from your esteemed household."

  Upon hearing this, Sima Changkong's expression gradually calmed down, and he said with a hint of disdain:

  "Formation? What formation can those demon tribes understand nowadays? If it's the legendary ancient demon tribe's inherited Heavenly Starry Sky Great Formation, then it's worth a look."

  At the sound of this, Huang Shiren hastily waved his hand and explained:

  "Don't underestimate the Grand Wine Offering so much. The demon tribe has set up this formation, which is said to be called the Nine Heavens Ten Earths Eight Wastes Million Demon Formation."

  Upon hearing this strange array name, Sima Changkong's elegant and confident smile seemed to freeze on his face for an instant. He remained silent for a while before regaining his composure, saying with a hint of embarrassment:

  "Oh, this spell's name, I've also never heard of it in my entire life..."