Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 709 - 708 The Truth is Cruel

The Power of the Four Symbols, the Four Symbols Array...

It was founded by the Human Clan's First Swordsman. Legend says that one day, the Sword Immortal was seeking Enlightenment, cultivating the Supreme, tempering his God Grid, and refining his physical body. He meditated for thousands of years, attracting the Four Great Divine Beasts: the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Xuanwu.

When the Sword Immortal opened his eyes, he seemed to have gained a profound understanding, and thus comprehended the Power of the Four Symbols.

The Azure Dragon represented law, assimilating Heaven and Earth.

The White Tiger represented strength, shattering the Vault of Heaven.

The Vermilion Bird represented consciousness, a unity of offense and defense.

The Xuanwu represented the body, All Skill Immune.

Thereafter, after an unknown number of years, the Sword Immortal derived the Four Symbols Array from the Power of the Four Symbols. Thus, the Human Clan's first Array was born.

Although the Four Symbols Array evolved from the Four Great Divine Beasts—capturing their essence, using them as its framework, and their meridians as its eyes—this Array was broad and profound. It contained the mysteries of the universe, the ultimate truth. Otherwise, with the might of the Divine Clan, they would have already broken through it.

According to legend, unless the Sword Immortal himself were resurrected to personally unravel the Array, or if a problem arose with the Array itself, it would remain intact even if heaven and earth were to collapse.

With just these simple words from Zhang Ziyu, the atmosphere suddenly became eerie and silent.

The Human Clan's first Array… was it really that terrifying? Even the Big Shots of the Divine Clan couldn't break through it.

This implied a dreadful signal: a problem with Tiger Land.

It was common knowledge in the cultivation realm that the stronger an Array, the more difficult it was to suppress and repair. So it should be with the Four Symbols Array.

"What exactly went wrong?" a young man asked, raising his head. It had been operational for so long that even their Ancient Family had lost all records of the Four Symbols Array.

Zhang Ziyu opened his mouth slightly. "I don't know either."

A Steward spoke up, "The Azure Dragon's law, the White Tiger's strength, the Vermilion Bird's consciousness, and the Xuanwu's body should correspond to the Divine Power Holder, Sword Cultivator, Sea of Consciousness cultivator, and Physical Cultivation practitioner respectively. Therefore, our Zhang Family represents the White Tiger's strength, primarily using the sword. The Narlan Clan are the guardians of the Azure Dragon lineage, but that family has been in seclusion for many long years."

"The Vermilion Bird's consciousness... the Zhu Family, mainly focusing on the Primordial Spirit. The Xuanwu's body... the Wu Family, specializing in Physical Cultivation..." As he spoke, he suddenly became despondent, because the Zhang Family's relations with these powers were not very friendly.

If Zhang Ziyu were to negotiate with them, he would essentially be facing a one-against-three situation, which would surely lead to various forms of oppression. In a serious scenario, the negotiations might even fail. In the eyes of these superpowers, their own security was far more important than anything else.

What Four Symbols Array? What Divine Clan Big Shots? These seemed to have nothing to do with them; otherwise, when the Zhang Family experienced a break in their lineage, the three great powers should have come. Even if the Divine Clan were to invade and slaughter hundreds of millions from the Human Clan, the three great powers would likely remain indifferent.

"Trouble!" an Elder let out a heavy sigh.

"Indeed, trouble," another agreed. "If Tiger Land breaks apart, the Four Symbols Array will naturally collapse and shatter. The imprisoned Divine Clan Big Shot might already be dead, but the God Grid could still exist. If the Divine Clan gets their hands on this God Grid, it would be a major disaster for the Human Clan. One would think those three great powers should be well aware of this."

"Wrong. They are indeed aware, which is why even with the Divine Clan's invasion, wielding ancient Divine Skills, they still remain indifferent. To the superpowers, their own safety outweighs everything."

"Given this, is there still any need for discussion?"

"Let's go and see," the Great Elder said in a grave voice. "After all, the Four Symbols Array is too significant. Our Zhang Family alone cannot face this."

The truth was cruel, and reality even more so. Everyone wanted to protect themselves, unwilling to confront the Divine Clan. Ultimately, it was because the Human Clan lacked cohesion.

Right. The Human Emperor had been gone for countless years, and even the path to that Ancient City had been severed. What cohesion was there to speak of?

"This is outrageous!" Wen Qingshan burst out in anger. "We are all part of the Human Clan, guardian forces of the Power of the Four Symbols! Yet they are so cowardly, ignoring the lives and deaths of hundreds of millions of our kinsmen, letting the Divine Clan bully us like this..."

The crowd was taken aback, all turning to look at him. It was as if this man had some serious illness.

Meeting their gazes, Wen Qingshan realized the issue with his outburst; after all, he wasn't from the Zhang Family. Why was he getting so emotional? However, he was of the Human Clan.

He then spoke angrily, "The Divine Clan is invading, intent on annihilating hundreds of millions of our kin! They want to open the Four Symbols Array and release the God Grid of a Divine Clan Big Shot to wreak havoc upon all beings! As one with the Void Body, one of an Ancient Divine Body, it's my duty to suppress all enemies and shoulder this responsibility. I will sweep away all opposition, slay all formidable foes, and lead the Human Clan to reclaim its glory!"

Hearing this, their hearts skipped a beat, and they were moved. In the face of such dire straits, everyone feared the Divine Clan and preferred not to confront the slaughter, yet he spoke these words with such righteous indignation. How could it not move them? At this moment, the members of the Zhang Family began to acknowledge Wen Qingshan.

However...

"Damn it, I'm not powerful enough!" Wen Qingshan declared with a resolute gaze, thumping his chest. "Otherwise, I'd be storming into the Divine Clan right now in outrage! Rest assured, Elders. Give me another eight or ten years, and I will be invincible. I'll suppress the Divine Clan's lineage and ensure they never rise again!"

The crowd stared at him, utterly speechless. If you're not strong enough, what are you even talking about? This issue with Tiger Land, if not handled properly, could lead to the collapse of the Four Symbols Array and the re-emergence of the Divine Clan Big Shot's God Grid. The Zhang Family itself might cease to exist, let alone witness any catastrophe for the Human Clan. The eyes that had been moved just moments ago instantly turned contemptuous.

Wen Qingshan's face turned red. He patted his chest and said, "Although I lack the strength, my Senior Brother Chen does!"

Chen Pingping remained silent.

Jiang Ni'er also remained silent.

"Onto the next issue," the elderly Clan Leader spoke up. "It's clear who the guardian forces of the Power of the Four Symbols are. Now it's up to Ziyu. I believe Ziyu can handle it well. The current problem is, where is Tiger Land?"

WHOOSH!

A group of people stared intently at Zhang Ziyu, including Chen Pingping. Where was Tiger Land? In a region hundreds of thousands of miles wide, among hundreds of millions of the Human Clan, perhaps only Zhang Ziyu had seen it. He often muttered about a ruined temple and a dry well...

Zhang Ziyu thought for a moment and said with frustration, "The ruined temple and dry well do indeed exist, but you can't see them. Sometimes, even I only come across them inexplicably."

"I suspect that the temple and well might have become divine," Wen Qingshan stated with certainty.

"Why?" someone asked.

"I guessed!" he answered unabashedly, with a straight face. It was definitely a guess! There was no 'why' to it!

Jiang Ni'er's slender hand reached out and tugged his hair.

Wen Qingshan yelled, "Hey, hey, hey, don't pull my hair! I am a dignified Ancient Divine Body! Little girl, you will surely be suppressed by me!"

An Elder pondered for a long time, then said, "Clan Leader, perhaps... we should invite someone from the Heavenly Fortune Tao to perform a divination?"

"I agree."

"So do I."

"But... in all of Huangzhou, only the Zhu Family practices the Heavenly Fortune Tao."

"HMM..."

"Wait a minute, have you all forgotten something?" Wen Qingshan, hair in disarray from her tugging, managed to break free. He said with a beaming smile, "The Heaven Insight Body is right before your eyes. Is there any need to invite anyone else?"

With that reminder, everyone recalled that Jiang Ni'er was the Heaven Insight Body.

But faced with their gazes, she shook her head. "I can't perform the divination. The Power of the Four Symbols is too mighty and involves too much. Moreover, it pertains to the suppression of a Divine Clan Big Shot. If I were to attempt a divination, a terrible catastrophe would inevitably ensue." She paused, then added, "An Array Master could search for it."

EH!

A group of Zhang Family experts looked at each other, their expressions awkward.

Seeing this, Wen Qingshan couldn't help but say, "You can't find someone who practices the Heavenly Fortune Tao, and you don't even have an Array Master? Your Zhang Family is really pathetic, aren't they?"