Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1134 - 358: Twisted and Grotesque, Tan Wuwei Finally Gains Trust

At the same time, over a river in Yangzhou, black mist filled the sky, chilling winds swept through, the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation unfurled, curve within curve, revealing its mysterious creation, the eerie secrets of Yin turbidness.

Lingxuzi pinched a seal technique with his fingers, performing methods within the chilling wind, and as the seal changed, the wind howled like ghosts crying and spirits wailing.

Beside him were two other people, one was a middle-aged Daoist and the other a comely female cultivator. The Daoist raised a red pill, continuously releasing dark red energy, within which seemed to be countless particles merging with the black mist, causing it to spread and cast a dreadful aura skyward.

That female cultivator, however, held a Golden Bowl, from which faint Pure Light emanated, resonating with the turbid waters of the river. Each wave from the Golden Bowl made the muddy waves surge, as if the river stretched endlessly.

These two's Qi Mechanism was a notch below Lingxuzi, yet they could still rank among the top in the fourth rank and they could control the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation, making the formation respond at a thought, fully capable of threatening the third grade.

Especially the Golden Bowl in the female cultivator's hand, with its hidden, mysterious aura inside, was even more dangerous than the murky waves of the Yellow River Formation.

With the three joining forces, they had already pushed the power of the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation to its maximum, within a short time covering hundreds of miles of rivers, and it was still extending.

When the formation extended to a certain extent, Lingxuzi paused the seal technique and said, "The Sealing Immortal Technique, Dazzling Immortal Pill, and Mixed Element Golden Bowl all are in place. Afterward, we shall invite Xuanwu King to take over, replacing this poor Daoist in operating the formation, then even a Supreme would find it exceedingly difficult to break this array."

It was already an extremely fierce formation, and with a powerful figure like Xuanwu King, expert in Yi Dao and array formations, and even cultivating True Water to lead it, the power of the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation could be maximized. Unless a Supreme acts, anyone who enters the formation will absolutely have no way out.

However, this will cause a small problem.

"If Xuanwu King leads the formation, he might comprehend the mysteries of the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation, which could become a threat in the future," the middle-aged Daoist frowned and said.

"If we can't pass this hurdle, keeping the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation is useless, and if we can pass, letting the formation's mysteries leak out is also of no consequence."

The female cultivator, however, appeared indifferent, saying nonchalantly, "Our honor and disgrace are tied to the Heavenly Monarch. Once the Heavenly Monarch attains the Dao, our sect will thrive, and everything will be to assist the Heavenly Monarch."

Hearing this, the middle-aged Daoist's brows furrowed even more, but he understood the importance of the matter and sighed lightly, "So be it."

Lingxuzi did not comment on the words of his fellow disciples. After seeing they finished speaking, he said, "Everything goes according to plan. Junior Sister Suyun, if we truly encounter an emergency, strike the earth veins with the Great Formation, erode the land with the spring of the Yellow River. Even if Yangzhou is ruined, it must not fall into the court's hands."

"Your mother comes from the Ji Family, you should understand Yangzhou's significance to the Emperor."

Hearing this, the female cultivator finally couldn't help but slightly furrow her brows, but in the blink of an eye, her expression returned to calm. She nodded and said, "I understand, Senior Brother."

Seeing this, Lingxuzi nodded with satisfaction and exited the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation, landing on the riverbank.

Outside the formation, no soldiers were seen. The Heavenly Monarch's subordinates had been deployed elsewhere long ago. After Lingxuzi came out, he only saw Tan Wuwei standing against the wind, his eyes unfocused, his gaze seemed to pierce through time and space, seeing scenes of another world.

In fact, this was indeed the case.

During intense battle, the duration Tan Wuwei could observe in the future was limited, but if he didn't take action and focused entirely on performing divine skills, the future time he could see would greatly increase.

Just as in this moment, Tan Wuwei was observing the enemy army's movements in the future time.

After a while, Tan Wuwei's gaze found a focal point and he said, "Within three days, the court's army will not take action."

"Three days? Could it be that they think those Heavenly Soldiers could have an effect on the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation?" Lingxuzi said doubtfully.

If it were anyone else leading the enemy, Lingxuzi could assert that the other side was doing something futile, but if it were a cunning fellow...

Now, Lingxuzi wasn't quite sure.

It's not that he thought the other party could indeed disrupt the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation with a bunch of soldiers, but he suspected that they were scheming something.

Now Emperor Jiang was already associated with scheming, and whoever saw him had to rack their brains, considering one possibility after another. The more you think about it, the more you feel there's some conspiracy involved.

"It's also possible that there's no plot at all."

Tan Wuwei suddenly spoke, "It might be, he's simply waiting."

"Waiting for what?" Lingxuzi couldn't help but ask.

"Waiting for my promotion."

A vertical eye slowly opened behind Tan Wuwei, and within the pupil appeared a blurry figure, "Three days, doing nothing, not even stopping my promotion preparations, then there's likely only one answer: he's waiting for my promotion."

At this critical juncture, as the Heavenly Monarch's actions increase, his promotion ceremony becomes more and more exposed. Even without knowing everything, it is enough to infer the associated needs from those preparations.

Most of those third-grade individuals who wish to ascend have their needs guessed in this way, only to be brutally thwarted by Sixth Brother. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Not to mention that Taibai True Monarch has now fallen into Jiang Li's hands, and there will most likely be some information leakage. Even if the Heavenly Monarch remains optimistic, he cannot believe that Jiang Li knows nothing about his promotion ceremony.

In this situation, Jiang Li remains inactive, perhaps for a surprisingly simple reason: waiting for the Heavenly Monarch to ascend.

At that time, the Heavenly Monarch won't be able to avoid the battle.

"After the previous war, he seems unusually confident, indeed."

The vertical pupil subtly moved, landing on Tan Wuwei, and said: "Wuwei, do you think he has any means to sabotage this seat's ceremony, causing serious injury and then killing this seat?"

"If he's ruthless enough, he can use the Book of Life and Death to wipe out all the people of the Three States. He might even act directly, using 'Oral Heavenly Constitution' to kill one-by-one," Tan Wuwei said, showing a hint of pity.

The Book of Life and Death requires someone to ascend to fifth-rank as a Judge and sacrifice their Yin Life, while 'Oral Heavenly Constitution' is different. As long as one is willing to endure the trouble, a single sentence is a life.

And with the power of ordinary people, there is fundamentally no resistance against the Emperor's obliteration.

It's ruthless... no, it should be said it's vicious.

"Although this method is indeed useful, if he uses it, it will surely be repelled by the Dao Fruit, which might prevent this seat from ascending, but also lead him into defeat. This seat can enlighten the world afterward and ascend again," the Heavenly Monarch said with a calm smile.

"What a pity," Tan Wuwei sighed, "If it could lead to the Emperor's downfall, the Three States wouldn't be beyond sacrifice."

Her words made Lingxuzi's heart shiver instantly.

Earlier, Tan Wuwei spoke of such vicious solutions with a hint of pity, making it seem strange and twisted, now saying it's a pity, her mind is so peculiar that even someone as strong as Lingxuzi is deeply fearful.

Perhaps not as extreme as Taibai True Monarch, but in terms of danger, she indeed far surpasses Taibai True Monarch.

And Tan Wuwei seems to have noticed Lingxuzi's apprehension, she smiled slightly and said: "As long as the Heavenly Monarch can ascend, he can help me make the Buddhist chanting echo throughout the world. Although it won't harm third-grade or fourth-rank, it will unite people in one heart and mind. If that vision can be achieved, the Three States indeed can be sacrificed. Therefore..."

Tan Wuwei looked at the vertical eye, and said deeply: "The Heavenly Monarch can trust in Wuwei's resolve, and offer trust."

While speaking, a strand of telekinesis flew from Tan Wuwei's body right into the vertical eye.

This telekinesis was precisely the Incense Fire Thought Power manifested by Tan Wuwei. Just like when Guanyin was deceived into manifesting Incense Fire Thought Power to offer faith to someone, it is a rather risky action.

With this strand of Incense Fire Thought Power, the Heavenly Monarch can glimpse Tan Wuwei's emotional state and thoughts at that moment, verify the truth of her words, and even undertake further operations.

And the Heavenly Monarch, without a doubt, is a master-level figure in the Fire Path.

Almost instantly after receiving the Incense Fire Thought Power, the Heavenly Monarch's voice already transmitted from the vertical eye, "You remain as perceptive as ever, detecting this seat's distrust and immediately responding. Your resolve has been received by this seat. After all these years, not forgetting the original intention, truly commendable."

"You will also participate in the promotion ceremony, monitoring Shen Hou, ensuring he does not act discordantly."

With Tan Wuwei's divine skills, she can completely foresee danger in advance, and any act of sabotage cannot succeed.

It is precisely for this reason that her loyalty becomes extremely important.

That's why the Heavenly Monarch would observe Tan Wuwei in secret, assigning Lingxuzi to confirm her conduct.

It wasn't until just now that Tan Wuwei finally cleared the last hurdle. Her answers and actions have earned the Heavenly Monarch's trust.

The Heavenly Monarch doesn't care whether Tan Wuwei's thoughts are dangerous; he only cares if his ascension can succeed. As long as it's confirmed that Tan Wuwei is usable, and won't suddenly betray like Taibai True Monarch did, that's sufficient.

"Once this seat's ascension is completed, I will allow your Buddhist chanting to reach all corners, even penetrate into Yinming, fulfilling your vision," the Heavenly Monarch finally promised.

"Thank you, Heavenly Monarch," Tan Wuwei replied gladly.

Her eyes seemed to burn with flames, incredibly fierce and fervent, bearing the joy of achieving her goal at last.