Chapter 664 Cultivation of Celestial Form with The Yellow River of Nine Provinces (2/2)

As he spoke, the mist thickened even more.

Though Jing Shu was very knowledgeable, she did not understand the beauty of Dao's Xuan Philosophy. She asked, ”Why is the thriving of killing vibes a sign of defect?”

Shen Lian explained patiently, ”Thriving to the point of extremity invites dwindling for extremity invites opposed outcomes. In the world, the principle of permanent thriving does not exist. The flourish of killing vibes does not exist on its own. Things have to be taken from others in order to transform them into this formation's killing vibes. It is alike to paddy in the fields. As it flourishes, the fertility of the land would wane. If there were calamities, lands that had lost all its fertility would be easily destroyed. This situation is alike to the saying, 'Without the presence of skin, where does the hair grow?'”

Although Shen Lian's metaphor was not very incisive, Jing Shu was able to comprehend it. She understood that Shen Lian had found the foundation of this formation. Hence, all problems would be resolved once this basis was destroyed.

In addition, as the killing vibes within the formation became stronger, its foundation would become increasingly weak.

Jing Shu said, ”Let us destroy this formation at once.”

Shen Lian lowered his voice and replied, ”There is no need to rush.”

Not only was Shen Lian unhurried, he calmly sat on the floating clouds transformed by the painting of Mounts and Rivers of the Gods of Earth and Vale. The floating cloud was already infected by the mist. Fortunately, the painting of Mounts and Rivers of the Gods of Earth and Vale was not a living creature. Thus, the infection was not a problem for there would only be some contamination of its vital force. After this incident, a ceremonial cultivation of the painting would be sufficient.

Shen Lian's body was continuously contaminated by the mist. Though his Daoist robe was not severely affected, it turned into black color. However, his skin that was exposed had black speckles. Clearly, his Daoist body was bearing the corrosion brought about by the Yellow River of nine provinces Formation.

Shen Lian did not move. He stood still like an old monk, closed his eyes and rested.

Jing Shu could not bear such pain. Her whole body was itching and she desired to dig out every flesh that was itching. The claim that the Yellow River of nine provinces Formation could transform celestials into mortals was undoubtedly true. A living creature like her should not have felt itchiness on her physical body. Surprisingly, she was severely tormented by this itchiness.

Shen Lian opened his eyes. When he saw her suffering so badly, he spoke plainly, ”Place your hand on my shoulder.”

Jing Shu said, ”There is no need to help me bear my burden. I can still handle this.”

Shen Lian stopped talking. In actuality, he had shouldered much stress. This was because he did not only had to handle the pain, he still had to calculate all forms of variations in the formation. His ability was greatly suppressed especially when his Primordial Spirit had been concealed in the seed of heaven and earth. Thus, this was not an easy task.

Ultimately, the Yellow River of nine provinces Formation was based on Three Spheres- sky, earth, and men. When laws of Heaven were established, there were Yin and Yang; when laws of Earth were established, there were soft and firm; when laws of humanity were established, there were benevolence and justice.

Therefore, any one sector of the Three Spheres was the direct opposite of the other two.

The mist had a corrosive trait. However, once it was destroyed, it could be considered as a kind of newborn. Though it seemed that his Daoist body had been corroded, a newborn force had actually appeared. Nonetheless, it was extremely minute. One would not discover its existence if he was not deliberate enough. When Shen Lian had discovered its existence, he started to utilize these newborn force to refine his celestial form and directed it towards a condition that was more perfect.

When this transformation was complete, he could advance into the next stage which was to seek for the foundation of the formation and destroy it.

If he were to seek for the foundation of the formation by force, he might not be able to find it. In fact, before he could realize the minute changes in his celestial form, he would not only lost the opportunity for betterment but also have his celestial form completely destroyed.

Since Jing Shu could manage the pain, Shen Lian did not interfere. If she discovered the profundity of this formation, it would be considered as her own development.

Shen Lian did not tell her about this because he felt that they might not be friends. Owing to the incident involving Bei Mingzi, they might actually become enemies.