Chapter 392: The Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram
Chapter 392: The Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram
Mo Hua suddenly thought of another question, "Master, is the Earth Sect a large sect?"
"Yes," Master Zhuang nodded.
"How large is it?" Mo Hua inquired further.
Master Zhuang replied, "The Earth Sect is one of the largest sects in Kunzhou. As for how large it truly is, that's not something for your current realm to concern itself with. When you encounter it, you will know naturally."
Mo Hua nodded and asked, "Then, is the Sun family ancestor also someone from the Earth Sect?"
Master Zhuang's eyes turned slightly solemn as he pondered, "Even if he isn't directly from the Earth Sect, he is still related to it in some way."
"So, how did the Earth Sect come to understand the Thick Earth Array? Did they also use their spiritual sense to communicate with the earth's qi?" Mo Hua asked, intrigued.
"The Earth Sect, being named after the element of earth, likely has core array techniques that are deeply connected to the earth and its innate path," Master Zhuang explained. "However, I cannot say for sure without knowing more about their methods."
Mo Hua paused, understanding the implication. He asked quietly, "Master, if one day I come across this diagram, may I take a look at it?"
Master Zhuang was taken aback by the question. Normally, it wouldn't be an issue for Mo Hua to observe the earth's path and take a glance at the Earth Sect's diagram. However, Mo Hua's spiritual sense was unique, and Master Zhuang feared unforeseen complications. What if, like the Mountain and Water Dao Child Diagram, the true nature of the diagram was something else entirely?
"That diagram has been passed down through the Earth Sect for countless generations. They have studied it for so long without any apparent issues, so it's unlikely to be problematic," Master Zhuang mused. "Even if there are any problems, the Earth Sect would never reveal them to outsiders. We are mere cultivators, not yet immortals. Our spiritual sense is limited, and what we perceive as the true nature may still only be the surface."
Master Zhuang furrowed his brows, "The mysteries of the spiritual sense are profound and unpredictable, especially when dealing with diagrams that have been passed down for tens of thousands of years. Thus, it is difficult to ascertain the true nature of such a diagram."
Mo Hua nodded, understanding the complexities involved.
A chill ran down Mo Hua's spine, and he nodded in understanding.
Master Zhuang continued, "Moreover, you won't be able to see the complete Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram. Only the Later Earth Diagram is within the Earth Sect's possession."
Mo Hua was taken aback, "Why is that?"
Master Zhuang explained, "The problem lies in the four characters that make up the name – Emperor, Earth and Heaven.
"As a member of the Earth Sect, you can use the characters 'Later Earth,' but can you claim the 'Emperor Heaven'?"
Mo Hua was stunned. If the Earth Sect couldn't use the characters, who could? His heart skipped a beat as he guessed, "The Dao Court?"
Master Zhuang nodded, "The 'Heaven' in the diagram is beyond the contemplation of the Earth Sect. Thus, the Dao Court divided the diagram, keeping the Emperor Heaven Diagram for themselves and bestowing the Later Earth Diagram to the Earth Sect."
"If you go to the Earth Sect, you will only be able to see the Later Earth Diagram and never the Emperor Heaven Diagram, let alone the complete Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram," Master Zhuang added.
Mo Hua opened his mouth to ask, his voice barely above a whisper, "Isn't the Dao Court...robbing them?"
Master Zhuang's eyebrows twitched as he smiled enigmatically, "The Dao Court's actions, when described by those above, are called 'requisition,' and by those below, 'offering.' How can it be considered robbery when it's a mutually agreeable arrangement?"
Mo Hua's eyebrows furrowed in surprise as he asked, "The Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, and the spiritual sense within must be formidable. Can it be forcibly divided like that?"
Master Zhuang's gaze turned sharp, and his expression held a hint of wariness, "While the spiritual sense within the diagram is indeed formidable, the ancient monsters within the Dao Court who have lived for countless years and cultivated to an unfathomable level are even more so..."
A shiver ran down Mo Hua's spine as he quietly asked, "What realm have those ancient... senior monsters reached?"
Master Zhuang merely ruffled Mo Hua's hair affectionately and replied gently, "Don't set your sights too high and dwell on such things. They are still far beyond your reach."
Mo Hua nodded, thinking it over and agreeing. After all, he hadn't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, and with only a decade or so of cultivation under his belt, such thoughts were indeed premature.
However, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret, "Does that mean I won't be able to see the Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram in the future?"
"Not necessarily," Master Zhuang replied.
Mo Hua's eyes lit up.
Master Zhuang explained with a hint of amusement, "If you can make the Earth Sect bow in submission, rival the Dao Court, and unite the Emperor Heaven Diagram with the Later Earth Diagram, then you will be able to contemplate the true Emperor, Earth and Heaven Diagram."
Mo Hua let out an awkward laugh. To reach such a level of power, one would probably have to become an immortal...
Master Zhuang's words rang true. Cultivators should not be overly ambitious.
Mo Hua decided to focus on the present and take things one step at a time, starting with finding a way to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
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After bidding farewell to Master Zhuang, Mo Hua began contemplating his next steps.
He had already learned the Thick Earth Formation with eleven lines, a first-grade formation, and had gained insight into the essence of the earth, allowing him to draw the formation on the ground and merge its lines with the earth, harmonizing his spiritual power with the earth.
Mo Hua's next goal was to use the Thick Earth Formation to restructure the hundred-acre spiritual fields of Thousand Homes Town.
Firstly, he wanted to use the formation to fertilize the soil, ensuring that the solitary cultivators of Thousand Homes Town would never go hungry again.
Secondly, he intended to apply his knowledge practically, constructing the formation in the world to truly grasp the mysteries of the Thick Earth Formation's applications.
Thirdly, he sought to further his understanding of the earth's essence.
As the saying goes, "Man follows the laws of the earth."
With the help of the Dao Monument, Mo Hua had gained a glimpse into the earth's essence, establishing a connection with it, which allowed him to draw formations that merged with the earth.
In return, he wanted to reciprocate by applying the insights he gained from the earth's essence to create formations that would infuse the earth with vitality, fostering prosperity and endless life.
(End of Chapter)
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