Chapter 52: Yin-Yang Grand Formation

This formation is very strange; one can only enter, not exit.

Upon first entering it seems ordinary, but once the thought of returning arises, the formation instantly activates, hanging above one's head.

At that moment it emits a terrifying killing intent; if one dares to step back, endless killing intent will pour down, utterly annihilating the person.

The markings left by the Ruthless Great Emperor; no matter how astonishingly talented you are, you cannot match them! 'You brat, aren't you cultivating the Source Heaven Book? Hurry up and take a look.' The Black Emperor urged.

I've only grasped a bit of the basics, not even enough to get started; don't count on me too much.

The content of the Source Heaven Book is profound; its value is not less than that of an Immortal Scripture, immeasurable. Generations of Source Heaven Masters have relied on it to move mountains and rivers for their own use, achieving cross-border slaying of foes.

Given Ye Fan's cultivation level and the short time he has had the Source Heaven Book, grasping the basics is already not bad, thanks to his decent talent.

After observing for a long time, Ye Fan finally shook his head: 'This place is very strange, just like the Broken Mountain outside; it looks ordinary on the surface, yet there is something extra odd about it.'

That feeling is hard to describe, cannot be put into words, cannot be made clear.

The white mist outside is like this; white mist appearing in mountain ranges is ordinary enough, but it emerges from the ground, formless and substanceless; without the means to survey terrain, it is hard to detect.

To be precise, this is a dao field, merely a dao field.

Yang Zhu spoke, saying that with the talent of the Ruthless Great Emperor, even establishing a dao field would not be this simple.

According to his observation, this place has everything a dao field should have, but that's all; there is not a single other item, which defies logic.

You two are being too evasive; hurry up and make this emperor dizzy.

The Big Black Dog was full of black lines, feeling the two were speaking in riddles, leaving him dazed and confused.

Don't look at me; I don't understand either.

Ye Fan waved his hand; he had only noticed a slight oddity, and even he couldn't explain the reason.

Source Mine... dao field... dao field

Yang Zhu recalled the way he had come, suddenly realized something, and instantly understood.

Follow me.

Having said that, he led the way back along the original path, returning through the passage into the mineral vein.

Then continuing back, upon passing the entrance through which they had come, he did not stop but rushed toward another direction.

Ye Fan and the Black Emperor looked at each other, unaware of Yang Zhu's intention, yet they firmly followed.

After traveling over twenty li, they saw another passage ahead, similar in method to the previous one, evidently made by the same person.

The passage resembled the earlier one, the technique was skilled, and even the length was roughly the same.

This time the opening was still on the left, meaning the two passages led in two different directions.

When they reached the end, they saw before them an identical dao field, except its color had turned white; everything else was exactly like a copy.

There are actually two identical dao fields?

The Black Emperor was dumbfounded at first; he never imagined that after risking his life nine times, he had only entered one of them.

What's the point of this?

Ye Fan looked at Yang Zhu, also completely bewildered.

Do you still remember the mineral vein behind? It is not straight, but presents a curved arc.

Yang Zhu introduced it to the two.

The mineral vein is not the source, but a dividing line that separates the two dao fields, forming a yin-yang pattern.

The two points of the Taiji Diagram respectively represent 'yin' and 'yang', regarded as a symbolic expression of the laws governing all things in the universe, pertaining to the level of spacetime, extremely profound.

Upon hearing this, the two suddenly understood.

In other words, these two dao fields represent yin and yang; together with the entire mineral vein they form a tremendous terrain!

The Black Emperor felt somewhat excited, thinking that after understanding these, his long-desired treasure would be within easy reach.

Little did he know, that thing had already been picked up by someone else. 'So what is the purpose of doing this?'

Ye Fan was curious; this yin-yang harmonized terrain could seize the fortune of heaven and earth, emit tremendous power, and very likely reach into the realm of spacetime.

He browsed through all the content of the Source Heaven Book, but saw no record or mention regarding light.

If my guess is not wrong, these two dao fields are merely part of the great formation.

Yang Zhu said while exiting the passage, then returned to the Source Mine again, and afterwards turned back once more.

When halfway back, Yang Zhu stopped.

What's special about this place? Could it be that we have to dig a hole in the wall ourselves?

Kid, aren't you specialized in this line of work, digging holes everywhere, sooner or later you'll be struck by lightning.

The Big Black Dog didn't forget to throw in a sarcastic remark.

You dead dog, how dare you speak like that? We call it prospecting the land, turning resources to our own use.

Upon hearing that, Ye Fan very much wanted to give him two punches.

Yang Zhu stared at the ground; after a moment he raised his arm, fingertips like a blade, and as they fell he dug a large pit in the ground.

These stones in the original mine are very hard, but in Yang Zhu's hands they are like tofu, breakable with a flick of the finger.

His five fingers swiftly moved; each swipe broke through ten-odd meters or more, all the way downward.

Wouldn't this be dangerous?

The Black Emperor followed behind, feeling a bit nervous; in this place, as long as one doesn't dig recklessly, at least no major danger will occur.

But Yang Zhu's bold and unrestrained manner made his heart rise to his throat.

The Big Black Dog had initially been trapped here for eighteen years, his cultivation greatly damaged, his origin injured; finally, if not for clinging to his last breath to return to Purple Mountain, he would have truly perished here.

After that, the one the Big Black Dog feared most was the Ruthless Great Emperor; truly, a setback brings wisdom.

Who let you be dishonest back then, urinating in someone else's place?

Yang Zhu glanced at him; this unreliable fellow has caused no end of trouble, and had he not been following his father's side, he would have long been torn apart by countless strong ones.

This emperor isn't doing this just for one more thing..." saying halfway, the Big Black Dog glanced at Ye Fan and immediately shut up.

Keep talking, why are you guarding against me like a thief? Am I that kind of person?

Get lost, don't even think about pumping me for information here, not a single word, no way!

The black emperor's completely bald tail stood up, looking extremely arrogant.

Although the big black dog is unreliable, after all it has lived a long time, knowing many unknown secrets.

When Yang Zhu asked him, he naturally told everything; as for others…… without paying a price, don't even think about getting a single word out of his mouth!

This dead dog has truly become a spirit...

Ye Fan was listening intently, but who knew the big black dog was as slippery as a loach; he also had no way to deal with it, gaining no benefit at all.

Yang Zhu raised his hand and the blade fell, descending at extreme speed; along the way he also dug up many small source chunks.

Mine, it all belongs to this emperor!

Seeing these, the big black dog drooled immediately and opened its mouth to bite.

Leave some for me, don't think you can swallow it all yourself.

Ye Fan likewise made a move; source chunks are rare treasures, greatly beneficial for cultivation.

Dead dog, let go quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite!

This chunk seems to be what this emperor lost back then; I want to examine it up close!

(End of chapter)