Chapter 48: The Incomparable Young Master of the Immortal Realm

  Holding a pessimistic idea, Cheng Fu fell to the ground as soon as he entered the door and voluntarily told everything about Shang Qingtian. The more he talked, the uglier Master Jing's face became, until finally he didn't say a word and turned around.

  Cheng Fu's heart was as dead ashes: "I, your humble servant, am willing to take on all of Master's mistakes. Please spare my life, young master. After I help the respected one recover from his stubborn illness, you can dispose of me as you see fit. Cheng Fu will not have any complaints."

  Quietly staring at the painting on the wall, her eyes were empty and hollow for a long, long time.

  "Get up."

  "Thank you, young master, for sparing my life." Cheng Fu stood up with a sincere and fearful expression, standing still by the door, not daring to take another step.

  He had invited Cheng Fu over, thinking that since he was from the Upper Clear Heaven, his medical skills must be extraordinary, and wanting to discuss with him the treatment of the over a thousand villagers in the county. He hadn't expected to hear such news before even opening his mouth.

  Dao Jing's heart ached with a dull pain, from young to old, he had never seen his master suffer any injury, so he thought that he was invulnerable, and even forgot that he was also made of flesh and blood. Although he was not an ordinary person, the one who hurt him was not an ordinary person either.

  Since he regained consciousness and learned that his master was injured, he had been guessing the reason. According to Du Mu's statement, it was the demon snake that hijacked him, and the demon snake was a demon lord under the seat of the magic lord, just listening to orders. He had been missing for a year, and his master must have tried every means to find him but couldn't, so he finally fought with the demon lord in desperation.

  All are useless to themselves, but what have they done for others until today? What else can they do?

  The quiet mind was suddenly turbulent, and the long sword was immediately drawn out, ready to rush out. However, at the moment when the sword tip was raised, it was forcibly restrained.

  The rebuke of He Yong still echoes in my ears.

  "Alas!"

  He sheathed his long sword and pulled up Xingfu, who had been frightened into a faint on the side. He comforted him with a few words and helped him sit down on the low couch.

  Dao Jing pinched her eyebrows and said softly: "Well, let's talk about your gains over the past few days first."

  Chen Fu let out a big sigh of relief, feeling like she had narrowly escaped death. When it came to medicine, she relaxed a lot.

  "When I arrived at Qingji County with the seniors, I found that the spiritual energy here is abundant and there are many wandering spirits in the suburbs. After a person dies, their soul should return to the afterlife. The reason why they linger and don't leave is not only because of the extraordinary spiritual energy near Mount Tiantai, which allows them to preserve their souls from dispersing, but also because most of these souls are actually the lost living souls of people who have not died yet. To be honest, I heard about your heroic deed that day, but please allow me to speak bluntly, reversing the spirit array can indeed return the absorbed spiritual energy, however, only when the three souls and seven spirits are complete in one body can they possess consciousness, a single or partial spiritual energy has no consciousness, they cannot recognize their master. This is why most of the people who come to seek medical treatment here have confused language and intellect, making it impossible for us to communicate with them."

  "Your meaning is that the detached spiritual power has not returned to its original position?"

  "Not always, but mostly it is."

  It's no wonder that after using up all the famous doctors and medicines for several days, the effect is very small. Dao Jing thought secretly in his heart for a long time before saying: "Is there any solution?"

  Chen Fu dared not to be presumptuous, and sincerely replied: "The solution is not something that this humble official dares to decide, but in the past few days, this humble official has carefully consulted with Lord Hechuan and the other medical officials about the illnesses of the common people. Considering the large number of patients, individual treatment may miss the best opportunity. At this time, if we use an array method to treat the entire affected area, it may be possible to solve most of the problems at once."

  "What formation?"

  "Green Lotus Empty Song, Capture Back Array!"

  After discussing the details with Uncle Qizhen, Dao Jing summoned He Yue and arranged this matter for him. He Yue took He Chuan to prepare immediately. They did not raise any objections, but Meng Mu seemed a bit uneasy, following closely behind Dao Jing.

  "Why are you always following me? Can't you go ahead and help out?"

  Meng Mu just said he was uneasy, but didn't explain much either. He carried his long knife and followed wherever he went.

  Dao Jingquan put all his mind on the upcoming Fa array, seeing that this person was obviously in a hurry and couldn't be driven away, so he arranged some things for him.

  "Tomorrow at midnight is the time when the law array will be activated. Since you have nothing to do, use these two days to run to the Wu Yue area and bring all the patients here."

  "What? Me myself?" Meng Mu was shocked and his mouth hung agape: "That would exhaust me to death."

  "Aren't you very capable? How could such a small matter stump you?"

  Is this still a small matter? The entire Wu Yue territory is so vast, and just one underground palace alone has hidden over a thousand patients. If all the common people who have taken medicine are added up, wouldn't they fill up Qing Ji County? What a huge workload, Meng Mu doesn't even dare to think about it. But Dao Jing shouldn't intentionally make things difficult for himself, especially at this time.

  "Sir, are you worried that Xingfu's magical powers are insufficient?"

  Unexpectedly, you quite understand my mind. Dao Jing walked out of the door and looked at the faint red clouds in the sky, sighing.

  "He may be from the Upper Clear Heaven, but after all, his cultivation is still shallow. Even if he can activate the formation, it's hard to guarantee the effect. This Azure Falling Empty Song is very powerful, you haven't seen it before so you don't know, but I deeply understand. This is a divine technique bestowed by the Heavenly Venerable, used by upper sages like my master to subdue floods and droughts, and guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. As for how the formation is deployed, although I don't remember it now, to be on the safe side, I will assist with He Yue and Shu Qi at that time. To be cautious, it's better to reduce the scope."

  Dao Jing's demeanor is that of a highly proud person, yet he has been inexplicably burdened by this seal, and it's unclear why, but somehow it feels unjust.

  "Prince, let me go with you too."

  Dao Jing shook his head and said in a soft voice, "You were injured in the Mirror Fairy's calamity. Haven't you been avoiding me these past few days? To ensure effectiveness, the spell array must be activated with one swift motion. The pure fairy energy is harmful to you, so after completing your task, leave Qingji County immediately and don't come back until dawn tomorrow."

  Meng Mu was indeed injured, but why he was injured, he himself knew very well. Although he was a bit lazy in his daily life, once he really needed to make an effort, he would not hesitate.

  "Master, don't say that. Since I agreed to it in the first place, I must keep my word. Although you've temporarily forgotten some things, the hardest part is already over, isn't it? From now on, your magical powers will only continue to grow stronger. With me by your side, can't I just stand firm instead of dodging every time you cast a spell?"

  Jian Dao Jing opened his mouth to say something, but he raised his hand to stop him. A big smile spread across his face: "Don't worry, I have my own way. No more talking, let's get to work."

  Watching him walk out with big strides, familiar greetings and help from Jun, disappearing from view with a crowd of friends.

  Dao Jing smiled helplessly and shook his head: "This person is really..."

  The deployment of the Shouhui formation requires the use of immortal power to stimulate the spiritual energy of the earth's veins, absorbing all living souls within the formation and then returning them to their original positions.

  Cheng Fu personally made the imperial edict, and placed it with He and Yue in designated positions to limit the four directions of the formation. East to the foot of Qiongtai Shuangque Peak, thirty-two characters of red writing on green wood were inserted to the end of Jiyan Zhu, inscribing "Donghua Xuanling Zhai". South to the border of Qingji County, thirty-six characters of yellow writing on red wood were inserted to the end of Cangwang Zhu, inscribing "Xinanyang Zhengyu Que". The remaining two directions extended fifty miles from the border, with the north direction inserting sixteen characters of black writing on white wood to the end of Dijun Zhu, inscribing "Jiutian Jinyu Er Tu Zhai". In the west direction, twenty-four characters of blue writing on black wood were inserted to the end of Mi Cang Zhu, inscribing "Beifang Dongyin Shuo".

  In front of the main hall of Sanping Taoist Temple, there is a sixteen-character white stele with yellow wood, which reads "Xuandou Yutai".

  Chen Fu changed into a celestial robe and ascended to the altar. Dao Jing led He Yue and others, following the Bagua positions, sitting in a circle below the altar.

  It's time!

  Cheng Fu held the sword of law, following the order of north, east, south, middle and west, to start setting up the formation. As he stepped out, starting from the altar as the center, a clear light spread out, with the four directions' incantations shining in harmony, drawing the spiritual energy of the earth's pulse into the air, merging and blending with the law array, returning to the center.

  The law array has taken shape, and the bright stars are gradually losing their luster. The world is quiet between heaven and earth.

  Shu Qi and others simultaneously sealed their imprints, transferring their cultivation towards the altar.

  The Xianjia's magical power began to rotate with Cheng Fu as its center and gradually filled the entire formation.

  Chen Fu's body shape was certain, with a solemn and murderous aura on his face, he looked up and recited incantations:

  "The Three Origins are enlightened, the heavenly cycle is reversed. The operation of numbers is exhausted, and the hundred and sixty are multiplied. The great calamity meets, and the ten thousand demons rush to act. The Northern Dipper is not restricted, and the ghosts of indulgence are released. The group of demons is rampant, and the demonic energy closes off the heavenly light. The Supreme Emperor has a decree, universally informing the ten directions. The heavenly code is clearly explained, and the teachings of the law are opened up. The correct path governs the people, sweeping away evil omens. What small wickedness, gathering together to harm? The red book and jade characters, inspecting and controlling the demonic realm. The Northern Dipper's three officials, quickly transmitting the order. A thousand demons are bound, and ten thousand ghosts are sent back. The flowing bell resounds, stirring up the great yang energy. The golden tiger's four invitations, heaven's seal capturing the fugitives. Large and small all arrive, none can hide. What was originally instructed by the Primordial Beginning is presented to the superior officials!"

  The heavens and earth were quiet, when suddenly the sound of celestial music echoed through the void. The spiritual energy in the formation converged into several streams that gradually gathered above the altar. As Xing Fu's sword danced, the spiritual energy transformed back into countless streams of flowing jade light, like a true spirit descending from the sky, rushing straight towards its original form!

  Within the range of the law array, a loud rumble shook the air, and for a moment, it was as if a group of ghosts were wailing in the night, or as if all the gods were chanting curses. As Chen Fu's magical powers were about to be exhausted, his footsteps became disordered, and the spiritual energy flying towards the ground could not be guided, shooting out in all directions. The light mist within the law array was chaotic and unstable, and it seemed that the earth's energy was about to burst through the law array, carrying all the spirits straight up into the clouds!

  Dao Jing saw the situation and flew up, wielding his sword in mid-air to draw symbols, infusing his cultivation into the talismans. The altar above was instantly purified!

  Hiding in one corner, Meng Mu stared blankly at the figure in the air, and suddenly took a step forward.

  But at this moment, Cheng Fu gained support and re-cast the spell to stabilize the formation. He knew that everyone's pressure was now focused on Dao Jing, so he deliberately accelerated his casting speed. His mouth chanted incantations, his hands waved the sword of law like the wind.

  The light fog dispersed, and the spiritual power was guided back to its origin.

  The people standing at the top of the mountain gate, observing the changes in the law array at all times. After a period of time, they finally found that the people who were taken away by their hearts and souls just now opened their eyes one after another. Although they couldn't move temporarily, their eyes were clear and they regained their new life.

  Chen Fu's eyes widened in extreme shock, and as soon as he saw that the technique had been completed, his body paused for a moment, then he raised his head to nod at Dao Jing.

  "Hold steady!"

  Dao Jing finished speaking and scattered the input method talisman. With both hands forming a seal, he infused his own cultivation into the empty space above the formation.

  The living souls have returned, but the spirits of those who died in this disaster still do not know where to go. Cheng Fu understands, everyone understands, that Dao Jing is using the power of the formation at this moment to send off the last journey of the sentient beings under the rule of Tian Tai Mountain. At this moment, he is like a true deity, high above, although his expression is calm, but in his closed eyes, the universe is stirring. The wind and thunder make the clear light abundant, carrying the solemnity of the heavenly way, transforming into the sorrowful deliverance of the dead spirits.

  Low and mournful incantations, intangible yet omnipresent, directly entering the dharma array flying towards all directions.

  "Universal proclamation to the three realms, Wuji Divine Village, Quanqu Town Hall, Beidu Luofeng, Three Officials and Nine Bureaus, Twelve River Sources. Resolve ancestral karma, countless eons of kindred. Quickly eliminate sin records, eradicate evil roots. Do not detain or hold back, merge with ghost groups."

  ……

  The dead soul is refined, and the immortal transforms into a human. The living body receives deliverance, and the calamities are long-lasting. Following the wheel of karma, it is equal to heaven's years. Forever passing through the three paths, enduring the five sufferings and eight difficulties. Transcending the three realms, roaming freely in the Supreme Clarity.

  Meng Mu's palms were covered in cold sweat.

  "Is it done, young master?"

  The noble son from the sky walked slowly from mid-air, with a clear aura that settled neatly as he landed.

  He smiled and his eyebrows sparkled with a dazzling light that made people dare not look straight at him.

  "Success!"