Chapter 319: Spiritual Light Disperses and Miracles Appear
Strangely enough, ever since the chaos in Youyuan Palace that day, King Wen's Eight Trigrams have been restless, making buzzing sounds from time to time, as if telling something. But no matter how Banxia calculated and deduced, she could not figure it out.
Could it be that my divination skills are not good enough?
Banxia thought about this question for a long time and finally came to a conclusion - it was because she was not skilled enough.
Fortune-telling, ordinarily, was something only those who had reached the Golden Elixir Qihua Yuan realm could achieve. Even the art of talismans was far beyond the capabilities of Banxia's mere physical training. But who could blame her for her natural talent? Unexpectedly, the Lingwen Wang Bagua and the Ruyi Judge's Pen had also become her masters. After a few interactions, she mastered both techniques with remarkable ease.
Having good luck is truly a mysterious and enviable thing!
Besides, this method of deduction is indeed related to the level of cultivation, but there are always exceptions, right?
King Wen, Jichang, took the Three Changes and deduced the yin and yang, resulting in the sixty-four hexagrams and three hundred and eighty-four lines. He then compiled the hexagram and line statements, ultimately creating the Zhouyi. King Wen, though a mere mortal, could discern the yin and yang, so who can say he possessed profound cultivation?
Although Banxia had no foundation and her cultivation level was not even at the entry level, Zhenren Donghui saw her face and believed that she would achieve great success in the future. So he found another way and did not limit her to the ordinary people's cultivation methods. He taught her geomancy, evolution, and the five elements, which enabled Banxia to have the ability she has today.
Actually, this is based on Lingxiang's teaching method.
When the elders heard that Lingxiang was teaching three disciples but not using conventional martial arts, they were indeed worried. However, when they saw that Long Qi and the other two were achieving remarkable results, they gave up.
Lingxiang's unconventional approach stems from her own lack of martial arts expertise. Exposing one's weaknesses, as Lingxiang put it, is like baring one's body in public, a joke. As the Ninth Elder, she carries a heavy burden and cannot afford to lose face.
However, the elders naturally did not know Lingxiang's little thoughts, but Elder Donghui took it to heart.
The sage once discussed learning with Ran Qiu and Zhong You. It should be tailored to the individual and measured according to his ability and task, so that one can achieve both success and success.
Elder Donghui believed that since Banxia possessed an exceptional memory, a fondness for talismans, and was favored by the Judge's Pen and Bagua Plate, it would be best to follow fate's will. This would both overcome her late entry and cultivate her spiritual roots. As for her shortcomings in physical skills, they could likely be gradually improved over time.
It is said that King Wen's Eight Trigrams made strange noises from time to time, but Banxia could not figure out the reason. She wanted to seek advice from Master Donghui, but she did not even see the shadow of her master from beginning to end.
In desperation, Banxia had to put the matter aside for the time being, thinking that she could ask the master again after he came out of retreat. However, she did not expect that disaster would befall Yuanqing before the soul-splitting ceremony was over.
Seeing the monsters running and howling wildly in all directions, Banxia finally realized that the Bagua Plate must be warning her, which was why it was so abnormal.
Lingxiang often said that if something is abnormal, it must be a demon. But I was so careless. If I had told Lingxiang earlier, I could have taken some precautions.
Banxia couldn't help but blame herself. Master Donghui had clearly taught her that divination and arithmetic were all about seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster, and that all hexagrams required meticulous analysis to grasp their true meaning. Yet, she had forgotten such an important matter. How could she not regret it?
The sudden onslaught of monsters caught the disciples at the martial arts training ground completely off guard. However, despite the ferocious monsters, Hui Yan remained calm, commanding the disciples in a calm voice to fight back, and they were able to cope with the situation.
But even so, monsters continued to emerge from the clouds, and even these disciples, with their advanced cultivation, were unable to cope with it. Moreover, heavenly fire fell from the sky for no reason, making the already disadvantageous situation even worse.
Fortunately, Liu Xia used some magic to block the sky fire and isolate the invasion of monsters in the clouds, which allowed the disciples of the two sects present to catch their breath.
But who could have thought that just when the situation was about to ease, Hui Wu would suddenly appear out of nowhere.
According to Liu Xia, Hui Wu was seriously injured in the battle of Ding'anju, but now he looks very well and has no missing limbs. How can he look like a serious injury?
However, that arm was strangely tight, and seemed a little different from the original one. It looked like it was covered with armor, with layers of armor like fish scales. I don't know what metal it was made of, but it looked black and cold, and extremely scary.
Hui Yan had a ferocious face, and his legs turned into a pair of eagle-like claws as he swooped down towards Liu Xia, howling something. However, Liu Xia's magic was so strange that not a single sound could be heard from under the tree.
Seeing that Hui Yan was about to succeed, his face showed an expression of madness, but Liu Xia did not react at all, as if he did not realize the impending danger.
Seeing this, Banxia hurried forward to stop him. Lianqiao stretched out her hand to stop him, but she only managed to touch the corner of Banxia's clothes.
Although Lian Qiao didn't know that the person coming was Hui Wu, judging from his fierce and murderous appearance, he was very different from the previous monsters. He was definitely not someone to be dealt with easily. With Banxia's little cultivation level, how could she be his opponent?
According to Lian Qiao's understanding of Banxia, this little girl cherishes her life very much. Whenever she encounters any problems, she would rather hide in the cracks of the ground. How could she possibly put herself in danger?
In fact, Banxia didn't know what was wrong with her. She just saw Liu Xia in danger and unable to escape, so she subconsciously rushed forward. When she reacted, she was already confronting Hui Wu.
But as Lian Qiao expected, how could Banxia be able to defeat the possessed Hui Wu?
Although Banxia practiced the mystical arts of the Dao of Talismans, her cultivation was only at the Body Strengthening stage. If anything, she hadn't even entered the Dao. Huiwu had already established his foundation before his initiation into the Devil Way, and he became even more powerful after his entry. Banxia's reckless charge was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot with an egg against a rock.
As expected, Banxia's talisman formation temporarily stopped Hui Wu, but it was only a moment later that cracks appeared. Seeing the talisman formation about to collapse, Banxia did not retreat, stubbornly blocking Liu Xia.
Seeing that the talisman formation was about to be torn apart, Liu Xia was extremely anxious, but he could not split himself at this time. The cracks seemed to tear Liu Xia's heart, making him confused for a while.
At this moment, Banxia's talisman formation suddenly shattered, ink splashed, and Huiwu's sharp claws pierced into Banxia's body.
"Pinellia! Pinellia!"
Liu Xia's eyes were bloodshot. The sharp claws that pierced through Banxia's chest felt like they were stabbing him in the chest, causing severe pain and suffocation. Liu Xia felt a lump in his throat, and a fishy-sweet taste suddenly surged in his mouth.
…
After leaving Liuyunxuan, Master Chengxin walked onward without paying any attention to the four young people behind him. Lingxiang appeared unconcerned, allowing Master Chengxin's anger to flare up while she continued to stroll along as usual. Compared to Lingxiang's composure, Banxia seemed a little uneasy, feeling as if she would be caught in the crossfire.
Liu Xia knew his master quite well. He had never seen Master Chengxin angry before, and even if he did, he wouldn't take his anger out on anyone else. He comforted Banxia while pulling her toward the stalls lining the street.
After all, she was still a little girl. In a short while, Banxia was attracted by the various strange things on the stall, and had long forgotten about the fact that Master Chengxin was angry.
Liu Xia also spared no effort. Whenever Banxia found something interesting, she would buy it and give it to her to play with. Even if it was snacks on the street, as long as Banxia took a look at them, Liu Xia would put them in her hands in a moment.
At first, Banxia felt embarrassed, but after taking so many, she took it for granted. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart: After all, she was born in an official family, so her actions are different. It's great to be rich!
Liu Xia was teasing Banxia like this and completely forgot about Lingxiang and Long Qi in front of him. When Banxia came to her senses, she found that the four of them had separated. After searching for a while, she finally found the two of them sitting on the bridge and chewing each other.
Seeing this, Banxia couldn't help but take a breath.
Could this be the love Lian Qiao had once told her about? That would be really interesting! Interesting!
Just as Banxia was watching with great interest, Liu Xia beside her cleared her throat in a serious manner, and Lingxiang immediately pushed away Long Qi who was sticking to her face.
hiss!
Banxia took another breath and looked at Liu Xia with resentment, blaming him for spoiling the fun. However, Liu Xia didn't give Banxia a chance to speak, pulling her away.
"What are you doing! I...I haven't seen enough!"
Liu Xia was already feeling a little embarrassed, and when she heard Banxia complaining, her ears immediately turned red. She grabbed the candy man from Banxia's hand and stuffed it into her mouth, pulling it while whispering something like "Don't look at it if it's not appropriate."
It's not your turn, why are you bothering me?
But Banxia couldn't speak, and Liu Xia was very strong, so she could only let him pull her away.
The entire Xiangcheng was ablaze with bright lights, which reflected on Banxia's dissatisfied face, adding a touch of worldly air.
Banxia came from the countryside, and her appearance could only be described as decent, but not particularly beautiful. Furthermore, her skin wasn't fair, so she wasn't exactly a beauty. But somehow, after experiencing the Xuanwu formation at the Long family tomb, Liu Xia found Banxia even more attractive.
This is what my sister often says, “I fall in love with you at first sight, and I fall in love with you again when I see you again”!
Although Banxia's appearance is not outstanding, Liu Xia likes her. In addition, the lights are bright today, making Banxia's eyes sparkle, which adds a different charm to her.
Liu Xia couldn't help but recall what Xinyi had said to Long Qi back in the Bamboo Garden: "If you like someone, just say it directly. Why hide it and cause unnecessary trouble?"
Liu Xia thought this made perfect sense, and she dragged Banxia along to the riverbank. Banxia was complaining to Liu Xia while trying to keep up with him, but he suddenly stopped and bumped into her. Not only did the collision hurt, but the candy figurine also stuck to Liu Xia's clothes.
Hiss~!
Banxia took another breath and frowned.
It’s not that it hurt that much, but she hadn’t even licked the candy man a few times before it was ruined like this. What a waste of resources!
Banxia reached out her hand, hesitating whether to take the string of sugar figures off, but Liu Xia suddenly turned around. Seeing the sugar figures being thrown into the river, Banxia felt a pang of pain in her heart, and she regretted why she had not been more decisive.
But it’s no use regretting it now!
Liu Xia didn't understand why Banxia looked so distraught, but then he thought, could she still be blaming him for taking her away? He suddenly thought of what had just happened between Lingxiang and Long Qi, and his face flushed.
“You… um…”
Liu Xia just lowered his head and hesitated, not daring to look at Banxia, like a child who had done something wrong. Banxia was puzzled at first, but when she thought of the sugar man that had just fallen into the water, she understood.
Could it be that this guy is feeling guilty? It's just a sugar man, there's really no need to do that.
"Uh..." Banxia hesitated for a moment, "It's not a big deal. You don't have to be so shy."
It’s not a small matter actually…
Hearing this, Liu Xia was stunned at first. He didn't understand what Banxia was talking about, but when he looked up and saw Banxia's eyes, he was captivated by them again.
Those eyes were clearly black and white, and at first glance, they were full of clarity.
Liu Xia couldn't help swallowing, then mustered up all her strength and asked, "Do you have a man you like?"
Banxia was still immersed in the grief of the sugar figures falling into the water. She didn't react for a moment and blurted out, "No more, no more..."
Banxia was actually talking about the string of sugar figures that had unfortunately fallen into the water, but Liu Xia was inexplicably delighted to hear it. In one breath, he hurriedly said loudly, "Then... then may I have the honor of being favored by you?"
hiss!
Banxia took a deep breath for the fourth time that night. This time, she finally reacted, but her head was buzzing. For a long time, she couldn't utter a word. She just stared at Liu Xia for a long time before blurting out a word:
“Huh!?”
…
Banxia didn't feel much pain, but after a moment of darkness, her consciousness became a little hazy, as if she had fallen into a cloud of fog.
Could this be what is called dying? It's not that painful!
Banxia thought so and just felt that she wanted to have a good sleep, so she closed her eyes and sank into that tranquility.
Seeing Banxia close her eyes, Liu Xia finally lost his breath and spat out a mouthful of blood, almost fainting. Fortunately, Huiyan poured spiritual energy into him from behind, which stabilized his heart pulse.
Just as Liu Xia was in pain, Banxia's arms and waist suddenly flashed, and streams of spiritual energy burst out like silk threads and flew in all directions.
The spiritual energy came strangely, and Hui Wu was caught off guard and was knocked away, disappearing in the dazzling light.
The burst of spiritual energy continued for a long time before finally stopping. At this time, Banxia was like a puppet with its strings cut, swaying and about to fall. Fortunately, Lianqiao arrived in time and caught her in his arms.
"Pinellia! Pinellia!"
Lianqiao kept shouting, but Banxia didn't respond at all. She just closed her eyes, as if she was asleep. There were no wounds on her body that had been pierced by Huiwu just now. Only the clothes on her chest were stained with blood, confirming what had just happened.
The silk-like spiritual energy did not disappear after a dazzling burst, but it became less clear, only vaguely emitting a faint spiritual light, and it seemed that there were inexplicable things wandering on it.
This...what is this?
Lianqiao looked in the direction where the silk thread was spreading, and found that it came from the Bagua plate on Banxia's waist, and there was also a spiritual energy connecting the Bagua plate and Banxia's arm.
Lian Qiao quickly rolled up Banxia's sleeves, only to see a strange spell on her arm.
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