txolops Chapter 208 Di Xin Awakens
Chapter 208 Di Xin Awakens
As the Five Elements Formation continued to operate at an increasingly faster pace, the rate at which that small portion of the seed was being consumed also began to accelerate.
However, just when the two thought everything could end smoothly,
The seed, which had already faded, suddenly trembled violently, and a faint green light burst forth from its surface.
Immediately afterwards, a stubborn, ethereal sprout struggled to emerge from the top of the seed, beginning to absorb the surrounding fragments of laws, attempting to turn the tables.
"Fellow Daoist, this is bad! The spiritual energy within this seed hasn't been extinguished, and it can still be remotely controlled by its original owner. If this continues, all our previous efforts will be in vain!"
Kong Xuan looked at the seed and immediately realized that it was being controlled by someone.
However, with his cultivation level, he was simply unable to sever the connection with this seed.
Just as all hope seemed lost, the Tai Chi diagram began to rotate on its own, directly enveloping the sprouting seed.
Yin and Yang energies descend from the diagram, one black and one white, slowly rotating.
As soon as the Tai Chi diagram appeared, the connection that was controlling the seed in the dark quickly became weak.
With the help of the Taiji Diagram, Taibai and Kong Xuan were invigorated and immediately pushed the power of the laws around them to the limit, accelerating the infusion of it into the core of the formation.
Suddenly, the golden light on the Tai Chi diagram intensified, and streams of Daoist energy swept across it. With a crisp "crack," the connection between the seed and the outside world was briefly severed by the Tai Chi diagram with absolute power.
Just as the seed was about to perish completely, the small fragment of the seed was silently drawn into the depths of the Tai Chi diagram by a single motion.
"Fellow Daoist Taibai, what's going on? Why is this Taiji diagram absorbing those seeds?"
Taibai withdrew his magic power, his brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze towards Kong Xuan was filled with confusion.
Although he could wield this Taiji diagram, it was ultimately a sage's most precious treasure.
The true meaning behind the Supreme Sage's actions is beyond his current comprehension.
"I don't know what's going on either, but perhaps this seed still has some use."
But the most urgent task is to quickly transfer the essence of the elixir into Di Xin's body to stabilize his spirit and vital energy.
Immediately, the two withdrew their divine senses that had entered the formation.
Taibai flipped his hand and summoned the Twelve-Petaled Pure White Lotus, which showered down pure, purifying divine light, enveloping Di Xin's entire body.
This divine light can cleanse impurities and purify the source, complementing the elixir bestowed by the Supreme Sage, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
Next, Taibai took out another pill, wrapped it with his own pure magic power, and refined it into the most primordial medicinal essence.
Because Emperor Xin was unconscious and unable to take the medicine himself, Taibai transferred the pure medicinal power into his body.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the essence of the elixir was completely absorbed.
Taibai focused his mind again and carefully examined Di Xin's condition with his divine sense. After confirming that he was safe and sound, he slowly let out a long breath.
"Fellow Daoist, for now we only need to wait for Di Xin to awaken naturally, and observe him further. There should be no problem."
"Fellow Daoist Taibai, you can rest assured for a while. I will look after things here."
They did not immediately awaken Di Xin, partly to allow his body to naturally adapt to the change, but also because Di Xin was ultimately a mortal, and a sudden awakening might cause a shock to his soul, which would be undesirable.
Emperor Xin remained unconscious for a full day and night.
However, even though Emperor Xin did not attend court for two days, no major chaos occurred in the Shang Dynasty court.
The ministers seemed to have become accustomed to this, while the loyal and upright were heartbroken but powerless, and could only sigh in secret.
"Hiss... Why does this place feel so heavy on my side..."
The next day, on the dragon bed, Emperor Xin slowly woke up and subconsciously raised his hand to his forehead.
Before he could finish speaking, he felt countless unfamiliar images and information flooding into his mind.
Di Xin immediately froze, unable to move, his eyes wide open in horror.
Upon seeing this, Taibai and Kongxuan, who were waiting nearby, immediately stepped forward and gently helped Di Xin up, one on each side.
Knowing that explaining would be quite time-consuming and that many secrets of heaven were difficult to fully reveal, the two exchanged a glance, and a tacit understanding arose instantly.
Taibai raised a finger and lightly touched Di Xin's brow. Instantly, all information transformed into a stream of divine thought and entered Di Xin's sea of consciousness.
After a moment, Di Xin processed the information, slammed his hand on the edge of the bed, and roared:
"How hateful! How despicable! These treacherous bastards who defy Heaven and the Emperor! I will mobilize the entire army of the Shang Dynasty to raze Xiqi to the ground, leaving not a single chicken or dog alive!"
"Your Majesty, if that's really the case, then the Shang Dynasty will surely perish even faster."
Through his memories, Di Xin now knew everything, including the Investiture of the Gods.
After Di Xin calmed down, he spoke again: "Then, in your opinion, what should be done?"
"Your Majesty, we can launch two military campaigns. The first, Lu Xiong will lead the troops, and the second, the Grand Tutor will mobilize the entire nation to destroy Xiqi."
Upon hearing this, Di Xin closed his eyes, his chest still heaving, but his rage gradually subsided.
After a long while, he reopened his eyes, his gaze now filled with a resolute coldness. He slowly nodded and squeezed out a few words through clenched teeth:
"Alas, so be it, so be it... as you have suggested."
In fact, he could roughly guess that Lu Xiong's first team was nothing more than cannon fodder.
With the deaths of loyal ministers and generals of the Shang Dynasty, the dynasty was already riddled with problems, and Xiqi had the support of a great religion. He had no other choice now.
Moreover, this is no longer a simple dynastic struggle, but is also related to a cataclysmic event affecting the world.
Emperor Xin had to listen to advice widely. Moreover, even if Lu Xiong and others died in battle, they could still be granted divine titles, which was better than falling into the cycle of reincarnation and suffering endlessly.
"Grand Preceptor, although I have no objection, if the Yin Shang army suffers too heavy losses, I fear there will be no soldiers available in the future. What will we do then when the Xiqi army attacks?"
"Your Majesty's concerns are very valid. Ultimately, a dynasty's conquests depend on the support of its army."
If, in the end, we cultivators must personally intervene, excessive killing will inevitably lead to a backlash from our destiny, and we will surely perish and our cultivation will be extinguished.
Although Taibai had explained it to Kong Xuan before, it was clear that Kong Xuan still had doubts.
Taibai did not answer, but took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it over.
It contains the methods of forging exquisite weapons, supplemented by the key points of using weapons such as oil and crossbows.
After reading it, Emperor Xin couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh:
"The Imperial Advisor is indeed a genius! With the help of this item, ten thousand elite soldiers can be as effective as one hundred thousand!"
Kong Xuan also showed surprise. In his impression, Taibai was ultimately a hermit cultivator, yet he was so knowledgeable about human warfare.
"Your Majesty, as for the matter of money and provisions, I presume you already have a plan, so I will not elaborate further."
"Rest assured, Grand Preceptor, I will handle this matter myself."
However, I fear that someone might still try to harm me in secret, therefore I need General Kong to remain in Chaoge for the time being to protect me.
"Your subject obeys."
Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Taibai quietly withdrew from the palace.
As for raising grain and supplies, Emperor Xin already had a plan in mind: to target those aristocratic families and nobles.
Although the court is corrupt now, the palace guards are still firmly in his hands. These old troops who fought their way out of the battlefield have not lost their loyalty.
With a little effort to win them over and show them your changes, people's hearts can be united again.