Cangzhou City's "City Defense Formation" mainly consists of four different formations.
The first is the spirit-guiding array arranged along the entire territory of Cangzhou. This formation is divided into four formations, southeast, northwest, and these four formations require four attributes of gold, wood, water, and fire respectively, and four magical weapons of fifth grade or above to hold the formation. Of course, the higher the grade of the magic weapon, the better the effect of attracting spirits.
Ji Beichen had entrusted Li Kuisheng to prepare the five magical weapons and handed them over to the swordsmiths of Juhe Sword Manor for forging. The level of the magic weapons cast in Juhe Sword Village is very high, and it is guaranteed that they are all above the second level, close to the first level.
The second is the core formation of the city defense formation - the spirit gathering formation. This formation is located in the back mountain of Juhe Jianzhuang. The eye of the formation is the center of the spirit-guiding formation, right in the Lingxi Cave. Once the formation is opened, the five dragons will be responsible for holding it down and continuously delivering spiritual power to the formation.
The formation eye here requires a magic weapon made of earth attributes and spiritual energy to press the formation. It is also the most difficult magic weapon to forge. And the earth attribute spiritual sword that Ji Beichen is now forging is this one!
The third is the enchantment formation used to confuse the enemy and the enemy formation to defend against invasion. These two formations need to be set up around Cangzhou City, and the center of the formation is in the Mu family ancestral hall in the city lord's palace. This formation does not require magical weapons to guard it. To activate this formation, the city's defending generals need to sacrifice their own essence and blood.
Once the "city defense formation" is built, the four formations are interlocking and complementary to each other. Even if the first-generation Demon Sect, which was powerful at that time, invaded, they would not be able to break the formation for a while.
In the sword-making room, Ji Beichen was busy melting black iron and refining spirit stones while introducing the situation of the "city defense formation" to Huang Bailong in detail:
"The Spirit Gathering Formation is different from other formations. This formation not only requires a magical weapon to hold the formation, but also requires a person with profound skills and familiarity with the formation to assist.
Zhao Bai'er and I are both of low cultivation level. Zhao Bai'er was worried that there would be no one to help in the Spirit Gathering Formation. A few days ago, he went back to Wangyou Wuji to look for his master, hoping to invite his senior brother to come out and help Cangzhou City.
Now, I meet five of you seniors, and the strength of the five of them is greater than that of Zhao Baier and I. I believe that we can keep Cangzhou City safe for a hundred years! "
Huang Bailong listened to Ji Beichen talking about the "City Defense Formation" and introducing the situation in the mortal states. Although he didn't understand much, he responded excitedly with his spiritual consciousness: "Listening to what the little master said, I feel that I Today’s cultivation is still of some use!”
Huang Bailong feels that the little master Achen is more "down-to-earth" than their master Ji Yijun.
Ji Yijun, the prince of the Heavenly Human Race, descended to the mortal world in order to protect the common people. Although he has devoted himself to guarding the Dragon Vein for the common people for thousands of years, he does not care much about mundane affairs and lives in seclusion in Wuyou Town without paying attention to worldly affairs.
As for the young master Ji Beichen, probably because he was born and raised in the mortal world, and his biological mother Mu Ci is an ordinary mortal, he is more considerate and compassionate towards ordinary people.
Ji Beichen has prepared the materials for sword making in the past few days and officially started forging the sword body today. Ji Beichen put the earth-based black iron that had been melted and removed all impurities into the sword-casting furnace, melted it into molten black iron, and then poured the molten iron into the sword-casting mold prepared previously.
The molten iron gradually cooled in the mold, forming a dark iron sword that initially took on the shape of a sword. Ji Beichen threw the Black Iron Sword into the sword washing pool, allowing the Black Iron Sword to use the aura of the sword washing pool to cleanse the violent energy in the Black Iron and purify the sword god's awe-inspiring righteousness.
Ji Beichen took the cooled black iron sword out of the water and prepared to temper it in the forging area next to the furnace to create the sword shape he wanted.
The temperature next to the furnace was extremely high, and the white monk's uniform Ji Beichen wore was really inconvenient. He took off his coat and underwear, wearing only a pair of outer trousers, raised the forging hammer, and struck the black iron sword in his hand.
At this moment, Ji Beichen's chest and back were all displayed in front of Huang Bolong's eyes. Huang Bailong's eyes narrowed slightly, and all he could see was snow-white.
The white snow on Ji Beichen's chest trembled with the up and down movements of the forging hammer. Huang Bailong was surprised: "My little master usually looks a little weak, but I didn't expect that there is so much material underneath the clothes!"
In fact, Ji Beichen's figure was indeed a bit thin before. Because of fasting and not paying attention to physical training, he was only a thin layer. Since he came to Cangzhou City, he started eating and training, and slowly became what he is now.
In the sword-making room at this time, besides Huang Bailong, there was another person staring at Ji Beichen's chest, and that was Yan Yueli!
Yan Yueli heard the words that Ji Beichen asked Senior Baishi to bring to her at the entrance of the Soul-Living Valley that day. After returning to the sect, Yan Yueli felt restless.
Yan Yueli didn't know Ji Beichen's thoughts before. Even if the two of them had physical contact that day, she could only think that Ji Beichen was driven by drugs to be so emotional and overreaching towards her!
Now after hearing Ji Beichen's almost "confession", Yan Yueli didn't know how to face it. She had been thinking wildly in her boudoir all day, and today she couldn't stand it any longer, so she quietly left the sect and came to Juhe Jianzhuang to look for him.
Yan Yueli didn't expect that as soon as she found Ji Beichen, she would see such a "sexy" picture of him!
"When did this idiot become like this..." Yan Yueli hid in the darkness of the sword-forging room and saw Ji Beichen taking off his shirt and forging a black iron sword with his chest and back exposed. She felt the rush from Ji Beichen's body. His face immediately turned red with embarrassment, and he quickly turned away.
In her impression, Ji Beichen was a handsome young man who was seriously injured and thin. How could he be the rugged man he is today!
In the sword-making room, Ji Beichen did not notice the presence of Yan Yueli. He was focused on forging the black iron sword at this time.
At this time, the Black Iron Sword did not have a hilt yet. Ji Beichen could only hold the sword with one hand using his true energy. Following the flow of true energy, the Black Iron Sword slowly levitated.
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In the main hall of Qingming Peak in Jiujie Mountain, Lu Shenji, the leader of Qingtan Peak, escorted Lin Miaoyin and Mu Xiyao from Yuyin Gate and walked into the main hall with firm eyes.
Yan Mingxiu didn't like to deal with the scene of overt and covert fighting, so he stood at the door of the palace without going in. He slapped an eavesdropping charm on Lu Shenji's sleeve, preparing to eavesdrop for some fun.
Qingming Peak is the seat of the head of the Cangxu Sect, and is now occupied by the acting head Xiao Shangqing. The Qingming Peak disciples had no choice but to move away. Lu Shenji happened to take Ji Beichen in, and luckily he brought the other Qingming Peak disciples back with him. Qing Tan Peak.
Ten years ago, the head of Xuhai had intended to let Lu Shenji take charge of the Cangxu sect, but he did not want to be defeated first. At that time, the Cangxu sect was already tired after this battle, and the people's hearts were unstable and could not help being upset. The head of Xuhai could only Although he could give up, Lu Shenji was still the most prestigious person in the Cangxu Sect.
Xiao Shangqing is the second junior brother of the leader of Xuhai. He is already seventy years old but his hair and beard are completely black. He looks like he is still in his prime years. He wears a green robe with gold silk dragons, which shows his "indescribable" status and "Beidou". "respect" power.
He sat firmly in a high position in the hall. After listening to Lu Shenji's account of what happened, his eyes flickered, showing a dilemma, and he hesitated and said: "Lu Aotian is a disciple of the Cangxu Sect. Since he made a mistake, he should be punished. Death for colluding with the Demon Sect is not enough." What a pity! But it’s really unjustifiable that these two disciples of the Yuyin Sect are being tried in our Cangxu Sect..."
Yan Mingxiu outside the hall couldn't help but smile contemptuously. It was their fault to hear what Xiao Shangqing said. Their acting head liked to be at odds with each other. No wonder the disciples said that the number one sword sect in the world of cultivation had become the number one sword sect in the past two years. The "Buddhist Dharma" in the world of cultivation.
When the head of Xuhai was in power, the Cangxu sect fought for the first place in everything, whether it was trials or demon elimination. However, the current head, Xiao Shangqing, adheres to the principle of not offending anyone, neither fighting nor grabbing, and even giving up the victory to others. with others. On the contrary, Yuyin Sect, a small and inconspicuous immortal sect, has stolen the limelight. In the past two years, it has ranked second among the "Four Great Immortal Sects", only under the Cangxu Sect.
Xiao Shangqing's words had no impact on Lu Shenji at all. He only slightly cupped his hands and replied righteously: "It is obvious to all in the world of cultivation that the Huan Mie Sect lost all conscience and it has long since become the sect of all immortal sects in the world of cultivation. Common enemy. Second Brother Xiao must also know this, and Yuyin Sect is one of the 'Four Great Immortal Sects'. I believe that for our actions today, the Master of Chengyin Sect will not only not blame them, but will also severely punish the two of them."
Xiao Shangqing didn't say a word after hearing this, and his face gradually became serious. He glanced at Lin Miaoyin and Mu Xiyao who were kneeling beside the hall, and his expression became complicated.
Just as the two were in a stalemate, Qi Mingzhen, the leader of Qingping Peak, was wearing a green robe with a bird pattern and strode in angrily. She originally came to inquire about Lu Aotian's death. As soon as she entered the hall, she saw the two men in a tense posture. She asked directly without asking the reason: "Fifth junior brother, what you said is wrong. Once a teacher, he is always a father. I think Lin Chengyin also I am not a hard-hearted person like you. Even if the disciple has done something unforgivable, it is not worthy of death, so take his life!"
Xiao Shangqing quickly stood up to smooth things over. He stepped down from his high position and said with a hint of sorrow and pity: "Third Junior Sister misunderstood Shen Ji. He had already left the Qingtan Peak Hall at that time. I believe that he will take care of Lu Aotian's funeral affairs. Don’t worry, junior sister.”
"Hmph!" Qi Mingzhen snorted coldly, and walked out of the hall with a cold face and puffed sleeves. She believed that Lu Aotian's death was not caused by Lu Shenji, but she would never believe Yan Mingxiu, the talisman cultivator. She would definitely investigate the real cause of Lu Aotian's death!
When Xiao Shangqing saw Qi Mingzhen being so merciless to him, he could only laugh awkwardly and said: "Haha, Third Junior Sister is still so upright despite her age. Fifth Junior Brother, please don't take it to heart."
Lu Shenji waved his hand. He firmly believed that the innocent would self-examine, and he did not need to explain too much about Lu Aotian. He believed that Qi Mingzhen would find out the truth of the matter, so he didn't need to worry about it.
Xiao Shangqing naturally knew Lu Shenji's temperament, so he did not persuade him and continued: "The sword trial meeting in Wuyou Town will be held soon. The fifth junior brother can take the two of them there together and meet the master of Yuyin Sect face to face. How do you feel about discussing this matter?"
Lu Shenji nodded slightly. This solution coincided with Yan Mingxiu's idea, so he handed over his hand and accepted the order: "Yes, I will prepare it right away."
