39: Chapter 35 Setting Up the Formation 39: Chapter 35 Setting Up the Formation The laurel tree had consumed too much Taiyin Essence, forcing it into a deep slumber.
Perhaps knowing that Di Jun harbored no ill will, the laurel tree could thus rest so peacefully.
Although the Taiyin Moonlight gathered by the laurel tree had completely dissipated, the River Map and Luo Book still absorbed the moonlight from the Taiyin Star, though at a much slower pace.
Di Jun’s divine soul examined the River Map and Luo Book, discovering that in addition to the dazzling Sun Star, another star had appeared, its aura identical to that of the Taiyin Star.
This star had started to shine faintly, but its light seemed dim under the illumination of the Sun Star in the River Map and Luo Book.
However, it was clearly distinct from before.
Now within Di Jun’s River Map and Luo Book were two real scenes, yet other formations, mountains, rivers, and streams remained illusory.
Moreover, Di Jun actually felt a slight enhancement in the River Map and Luo Book, extremely subtle, almost undetectable if not for Di Jun’s keen perception.
Perhaps, I too might possess an Innate Treasure.
Di Jun couldn’t help thinking.
Of course, Di Jun also knew it was incredibly difficult, yet not entirely without hope.
More importantly, the River Map and Luo Book were Di Jun’s congenital Spiritual Treasure, exquisitely compatible with him.
Di Jun did not let the River Map and Luo Book continue to absorb the moonlight from the Taiyin Star, instead, he withdrew it into his body.
After all, there would be many future opportunities to draw moonlight from the Taiyin Star.
Di Jun transformed into human form, gazing upon the slumbering laurel tree and the gestating Xi He and Chang Xi.
East King had also arrived next to Di Jun, without saying much.
After a long while, Di Jun spoke, “Arrange a protection array, then let’s depart.”
East King now sensed the urgency of time.
He wanted to return to Zifu State, to break through to Daluo Golden Immortal as soon as possible, striving to make a mark.
And he felt that Di Jun was his greatest rival.
It was not because of anything but the temperament Di Jun possessed, which made East King believe Di Jun was not a creature content with mediocrity.
At least, East King did not dare to act rashly in front of Di Jun.
“Daoist Di Jun, I have a superficial understanding of arrays and can’t assist.
May I take my leave first?”
East King addressed Di Jun.
Di Jun turned his head, glanced at East King, then nodded.
He could tell East King was reluctant to stay, although he did not know why, he did not block him.
Entrusted by others, loyal to their affairs.
Moreover, Di Jun had already accepted the Daoist luck given by Daoist Wang Shu.
Seeing Di Jun’s consent, East King immediately left Taiyin Star, without a moment’s hesitation.
Di Jun did not pay much heed to East King, instead, he pondered on how to set up the protection array.
He couldn’t help but recall the array he saw in Tang Valley that guarded the Fusang Tree.
That was a natural formation born out of Heaven and Earth, an array that protected the Fusang Tree.
Now that the laurel tree was on Taiyin Star, could he use the laurel tree as the array’s core and arrange a similar protection array?
The more Di Jun thought about it, the greater the feasibility he saw.
The River Map and Luo Book appeared in his hands, as he continued to assess its practicality within.
Simultaneously, his divine soul communicated with the Fusang Tree, understanding how the natural protective array came into being.
This contemplation went on for countless years.
Di Jun opened his eyes, and immediately started to set up an Array using the laurel tree as the central array point, with materials from the spot.
The abundant Spiritual Ore on the Taiyin Star was sufficient for Di Jun to arrange the Daoist Array.
One by one, Di Jun extracted the Spiritual Ore from the Taiyin Star and placed them around the laurel tree, simultaneously enveloping both Xi He and Chang Xi who were being nurtured.
After hundreds of years of arrangement, the Array was finally completed.
Under the guidance of Di Jun’s mind and spirit, the Array began to operate.
The Moonlight Power around slowly got absorbed by the Array, used to nurture Xi He and Chang Xi, and at the same time cultivating the laurel tree.
Di Jun looked at the operating Array and felt the increasingly rich Moonlight Power within, nodding with satisfaction.
This Array was still somewhat inferior to the one protecting the Fusang Tree; it was not perfect.
After all, it was normal for there to be a gap between an Array set up by Di Jun and those naturally formed.
More importantly, through setting up this Array, Di Jun comprehended many techniques related to array formation, and verified numerous conjectures about Array problems.
Also, because Di Jun continuously utilized the Spiritual Ore from the Taiyin Star, he gained a more comprehensive understanding of the Taiyin Moonlight Power.
“I have done what needed to be done; it’s time for me to leave,” thought Di Jun.
Comparatively speaking, Di Jun had indeed done quite a lot, more so than the East King.
Of course, Di Jun also knew that looking after Wang Shu’s descendants would not be such a simple matter.
Otherwise, acquiring Daoist luck would be far too easy.
One should keep in mind that while he was alive, Wang Shu is a formidable Primordial Golden Immortal, possessing Daoist luck incomparable to Di Jun and the East King.
Di Jun decided that he would return every so often to check on the laurel tree, Xi He, and Chang Xi to ensure there were no issues.
Having made his decision, Di Jun left the Taiyin Star and traversed directly through the Primordial Starry Sky, returning to the Sun Star.
Di Jun stood solemnly under the Fusang Tree, shouting sternly, “Come out!”
His voice was authoritative and awe-inspiring.
However, aside from causing the Fusang Tree to quiver slightly, Di Jun’s call had no other effect.
“Daoist Li Huo, do you really want me to personally invite you out?”
Di Jun’s voice became icy cold, devoid of any emotion.
In an instant, a Residual Soul flew out from Di Jun’s body, hastily fleeing away.
“It’s too late to come out now!”
After speaking, Di Jun immediately pursued the Divine Soul and grasped it in his hand.
How could a Residual Soul of a Daluo Golden Immortal flaunt its speed before Di Jun and expect to escape?
“Di Jun, release me, let me go,” pleaded Daoist Li Huo.
Upon hearing this plea, there was not the slightest change in Di Jun’s expression; he remained icy cold and ruthless.
If my realm and cultivation were not enough, you might have already replaced me, right?”
Di Jun spoke in his cold and authoritative voice.
Hearing this, Daoist Li Huo’s Residual Soul couldn’t help but tremble and quickly responded, “No, no.
Daoist Di Jun, you have misunderstood.”
“I merely wish to continue surviving, borrowing this treasure body for a moment; why would I think of seizing it?”
The Residual Soul of Daoist Li Huo spoke with a smile.
Di Jun was unmoved by Daoist Li Huo’s words.
After all, when Di Jun was still only a Golden Immortal, Daoist Li Huo’s gaze towards him was already filled with greed and covetousness.