Chapter 436 -435 Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams_1

“Do these ghosts’ positions embody the Innate Eight Diagrams, arranged based on core position of ‘Kun’?”

“The Innate Eight Diagrams encompass all the phenomena of the world, using ghosts to represent all manners of scenes. Look here, this position is a ghost of drowning, which died in the water, hence it represents water. This position is a wronged ghost, buried in the ground, hence it represents earth. This position is a seductive ghost, a manifestation of lustful fire, hence it represents fire. This position is the Skin-Peeling Ghost… Ah, this one may just be filling a quota.”

“No, I believe this grand formation hints at the Postnatal Eight Diagrams. It should be arranged according to the principles of the Postnatal Eight Diagrams, with the Array Eye at the ‘Zhen’ position.”

“What kind of Array Method did you all learn? Are the array setup nodes solely exclusive to ghosts? Can’t buildings serve as array points?”

“Look at Hanshui City. On one side is the Yin Corpse Mountain Range, the symbol of extreme Yin, owned by the Corpse Chasing Sect. On the other side is the bustling area of the brothel, crowded with people, symbolizing extreme Yang. Centered around the State Governor Mansion, the Yin and Yang are balanced, contributing to the city’s prosperity. This was the original intention when founding Hanshui City.”

“Now, someone has placed Fierce Ghosts in Hanshui City, breaking the balance of Yin and Yang. Can’t you understand such a simple principle?”

“Bullshit theory. The rumor about the balance of Yin and Yang in Hanshui City has been circulating for tens of thousands of years, and there are still believers!”

“It’s not about my belief, I call this rational analysis!”

“What kind of rational analysis is this? We are all cultivators, the strong are respected, the capable should prove their strength!”

The Array Method masters were bickering incessantly, their disagreement escalating to a point where they were on the brink of fighting.

Lu Yang wanted to step forward to stop it, but his voice carried little weight and could not stop these old scholars.

There’s actually a way to stop these old scholars from bickering: just say he is Daoist Buyu’s apprentice. Lu Yang believed the focus of these old scholars would shift from the array to himself.

However, this method carries too much risk, and even Fairy Eternity would have a hard time protecting him.

Though, even if the risk weren’t high, Fairy Eternity still might not be able to protect him.

“Gentlemen… How is it going with the study of the Array Method?” Governor Lv came out of his stone chamber and headed straight here to check on the progress of the masters.

Qiu Jin’an and Meng Jingzhou wore expressions of relief, seemingly feeling lighter.

“Don’t worry, as I promised you, I will teach you one of our sect’s secret techniques once all this is over.” Qiu Jin’an reassured Meng Jingzhou, echoing a promise made during a confrontation with Uncle Ba.

He was a man of his word.

“So it’s over?” Lu Yang asked, pretending that he didn’t already know the outcome so as not to expose his spying.

“Is Brother Meng’s curse lifted?” Man Gu was genuinely concerned about Meng Jingzhou, and Zhao Po, trailing behind, was also very interested in Meng Jingzhou’s condition.

“It’s over, it’s over. After so much time, it’s finally done. I’m free again!”

“If you had followed my advice and committed suicide once, the curse would have been lifted long ago.” Fairy Eternity mumbled, complaining that the curse-lifting efficiency was far too low.

“How was Brother Meng’s curse lifted again?” Man Gu suddenly asked, looking a bit confused as if he had just forgotten what had just happened.

Zhao Po was in the same boat.

It seemed that the characteristic of an Immortal was taking effect.

Meng Jingzhou chuckled but did not reply.

Otherwise, he might have to repeat himself every time Man Gu asked, which could lead to an endless loop.

“It’s a pity that Eldest Senior Sister isn’t here. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have to make this trip to Wild State.” Meng Jingzhou missed the days when Eldest Senior Sister was around.

Qiu Jin’an was surprised and didn’t understand why Meng Jingzhou had this question: “You mean Yun Zhi? She’s at the Seek Dao Sect. I saw her when I went to ask where you two were.”

“When did Eldest Senior Sister return to the sect?”

“The second day after you two set off for Wild State.”

Meng Jingzhou: “…”

Lu Yang: “…”

“What are you so anxious to come to Wild State for!” Lu Yang was the first to argue, wanting to gain the upper hand.

“What do you mean I was in a rush to come to Wild State? How would I know Eldest Senior Sister would return so quickly? Instead, it’s you. You always follow Eldest Senior Sister everywhere. How come you don’t even know where Sister went?” Meng Jingzhou skillfully shifted the blame onto Lu Yang.

“Who dares to inquire about Eldest Senior Sister’s whereabouts, do you dare?”

“I don’t dare!” Meng Jingzhou was brimming with righteousness.

“If you two are asking about what Yun Zhi went to do, I do know about that.” Qiu Jin’an said.

“She went to process the prison release procedures for Old Buyu.”

Meng Jingzhou: “…..”

Lu Yang: “…..”

“The Sect Leader got into trouble and was imprisoned again?” Man Gu was surprised.

Governor Lv was listening to the opinions of the Array Method masters.

“Trust me, the principle behind this formation is definitely the Innate Eight Diagrams!”

“What Innate Eight Diagrams, it’s obviously the Postnatal Eight Diagrams!”

Having overheard their conversation, Qiu Jin’an sighed, finding it somewhat vexing: “It’s the same old conflict between the Innate and Postnatal Eight Diagrams. Such a headache.”

“Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams conflict?” Lu Yang and the others had never heard of this debate before.

“This involves the profound theories of the Array Method. It’s normal that you haven’t heard of it.”

“The Innate Eight Diagrams and the Postnatal Eight Diagrams originated from ancient times. It’s said that it’s what an ancient immortal acquired from observing celestial phenomena and examining the geography, hence it aligns with the laws of heaven and earth.”

“This ancient immortal proposed the theory of the Eight Diagrams, but too much of the ancient civilization was lost and what remained and passed down to now are only the Innate and Postnatal Eight Diagrams. Hence, both parties often quarrel about which is the authentic lineage.”

“If we could complete the Eight Diagrams theory, this dispute between Innate and Postnatal would cease.”

“Ah, the Eight Diagrams theory, I know about this.” Fairy Eternity once again displayed her abundant experience. Many of the grand events and legends from the ancient times, she had experienced personally, or was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.

“You know?”

“The way you put it… what don’t I know? The birth of this Eight Diagrams theory is closely related to me.”

“This theory was proposed by you, Fairy?” Lu Yang was amazed, immediately thinking of Fairy Eternity as much more intelligent.

Fairy Eternity shook her head, without the slight arrogance: “Oh no, not that much. This theory was reasoned by Time Immortal, and while he reasoned it out, I merely waved the flag and spurred him on, to give him confidence.”

Lu Yang thought to himself, “Was there also a penalty? If Time Immortal couldn’t deduce it within the specified time, would he become your meal?”

Fairy Eternity didn’t realize that Lu Yang was making fun of her, and continued to recall her past: “He counted stars, crouched on the ground watching dirt, and then after he calculated for a while, figured out a theory.”

“According to him, this Eight Diagrams theory comprehends all phenomena in the world. It can serves as the foundation for the Array Method. When an array is setup using this theory, it’s puzzling and profound. To peers who try to deduce methods to break this array, it’s very challenging. It truly is top-notch theory!”

“The complete Eight Diagrams theory is divided into four parts: Innate Eight Diagrams, Today’s Eight Diagrams, Tomorrow’s Eight Diagrams, and Postnatal Eight Diagrams. How this theory was transmitted, we don’t know, now only the Innate Eight Diagrams and Postnatal Eight Diagrams are left.”