Preface (Part Two)

Ning Ye lowered his head and said: "This is a small item that I have researched myself."

Before me lies a scene of clarity and brightness

Xin Xiaoye rushed into the forest, noticing that there was no one around. Unfazed, she directly performed a spell, calculating with her fingertips and murmuring: "Heaven and Earth are radiant, nothing can escape, open!"

Does she enjoy smelling her own scent

Ning Ye was once an intelligence analyst. Perhaps due to his background, Ning Ye was actually quite indifferent to the Dao of Heavenly Secrets and the insights into the future.

Whenever the moon is obscured, the stars shine brightly, and strands of starlight are scattered, casting a dappled light that is both intricate and peculiar, evoking a sense of mystery.

Ning Ye, feeling frustrated after being hit by him, rubbed his head in distress: "If you want to talk, just talk. Can you not hit people's heads at every turn? It could make them foolish. Moreover, the paths of Xuan Dao and Formation Dao are the fundamental principles of our Heavenly Machine Sect. How can they be considered as side paths? I study restrictions, innovate, and have invented techniques such as Moon Shadow Cold Sand, Sunlight Martyrdom, and No-Spirit Restrictions. Some of these you haven't even seen before. I am indeed the number one genius of our sect"

Zhao Longguang laughed and said: "You are all senior sisters, why bother to fuss over these matters? We are all from the same school and should respect and love one another."

Is it really so? Xin Ranzi was not surprised, and sighed, saying: "The secrets of heaven are not revealed, and the course of life is hard to predict. It is understandable that you would seek an alternative path and take a detour. However, this is ultimately not a fundamental solution. If all else fails, you should first rush to the Huawheel and see what happens. Perhaps by then, everything will be revealed."

Xin Ranzi opened it and wondered in her heart: "What is this?"

Indeed, indeed. At this moment, Xin Xiaoye also walked over, and it seemed she ultimately did not catch up with Ning Ye. Although her cultivation was higher than Ning Ye's and her strength surpassed his, she could not keep up with this crafty fellow who was quite elusive and well-versed in various tricks. In a few twists and turns, he had vanished without a trace. She huffed in anger, saying: "My father treated him so well, giving him access to all the treasures. And what is the result? He just goes around acting so carefree, having consumed so many delicacies that even a fragrant dust pig should have leveled up by now!"

Zhao Longguang snorted and reached out towards the empty space beside the little pig, pulling a person out of nowhere, who was none other than Ning Ye

"It's so unfair, how could I know who would come to arrest me?" Ning Ye lamented, "I just wanted to find someone to take the blame, but who would have thought that Senior Sister Xin would end up being the one caught?"

Ning Ye was startled and hurriedly closed the Kunlun Mirror

Fortunately, Xin Ranzi was able to understand him as well. At that moment, Xin Ranzi made a gesture, and the Kunlun Mirror had already appeared above his head

Xin Ranzi shook her head: "Do you think that if you do not get promoted, things will not come your way? Matters determined by fate will ultimately occur, no matter how hard you strive."

Seeing this, Xin Xiaoye and Shan Rou exchanged glances and simultaneously shouted: "The senior brother is going to teach Xiao Jiu a lesson, everyone, let's pull Xiao Jiu out together!"

The junior disciple is intelligent and generally composed, yet for some unknown reason, he lacks enthusiasm for the matters of cultivation, which leaves everyone feeling quite frustrated as if they are lamenting the failure of iron to become steel

The unceasing seal is the best formation path; in terms of the power of the formation path, he surpasses Ning Ye by an unknown margin.

Ning Ye quietly walked out of the Hall of Heavenly Secrets and arrived at the square, where he took out a handful of azure sand and scattered it. He then proceeded to a quiet room and repeated the process. Thus, he walked along, scattering blue sand at various locations within the Heavenly Secrets Gate, and carefully covered it with soil before quietly returning to his room

However, the restriction formation requires a certain operational principle, so it is rarely used on living beings. After all, spirit beasts are alive and usually do not cooperate

Several cultivators are flying in the sky, with Xin Xiaoye at the forefront

The senior brothers who came upon hearing the news burst into loud laughter, each displaying a look of schadenfreude.

With a sound like a puff, Ning Ye vanished without a trace, and what emerged in its place was a small pink pig. From its rear, a cloud of pink smoke was released, swirling around and enveloping Xin Xiaoye's entire body, accompanied by waves of a foul odor.

The fragrant little piglet snorts a few times, indicating that you should not just talk the talk without taking action

Yet, in the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace, while behind him, Xin Xiaoye pursued fiercely with her sword.

Xin Xiaoye has completely lost her mind

Having swiftly darted out, it was evident that it was going to address the tragic circumstances brought upon itself by the fragrant dust pig

Ning Ye responded: "If there is nowhere left to retreat, then one must rise up with the banner!"

At this moment, Xin Xiaoye had just washed away the fragrant dust brought by the rainbow farts of the pig and charged out with a fierce killing intent: "Bai Yu, I am going to kill you!"

"Oh? Isn't this the girl from the Chang family down the mountain?" Ning Ye exclaimed

Ning Ye was happily shaking his head and talking, when suddenly, bang, he was struck on the forehead by Zhao Longguang.

This statement is not incorrect; these things may be considered unorthodox by other sects, but for the Heavenly Machine Sect, they are the true path of the Dao

The little pig was still confused, turning its head to look at Xin Xiaoye, unable to understand why she was scratching her own bottom

The junior disciple is still a bit mischievous, Lin Yufeng sighed and shook his head

Having received a slap from Zhao Longguang on his backside, Ning Ye covered his rear and ran wildly, instantly dashing into a nearby grove, disappearing without a trace

With a wave of her hand, Xin Ranzi had already taken down the ancient mirror, which hung high like the bright moon, and sent it into Ning Ye's body: "You must possess sufficient strength to defy the heavens. Merely surviving is not the path of our kind"

Indeed, indeed. Next to her, Xin Xiaoye also nodded repeatedly: "Ever since Xiao Jiu entered the family, Father has only favored him. Whatever good things there are, he prioritizes giving them to him, leaving no share for me."

"Eh? Where are Lao Si, Lao Er, and Lao Qi?" Zhao Longguang noticed that Yin Tianzhao was absent and inquired

In his view, using the Kunlun Mirror to glimpse the elusive future is nothing but a waste; its true purpose is not to see the future, but to gather information and probe into the known.

Feng, filled with curiosity, picked up the fragrant dust pig and examined it closely, saying, "However, junior brother, how exactly did you manage to do this? It is truly not easy to place a restriction on a spirit beast."

"Unfortunately, it is still not enough," Ning Ye shook his head. "According to my original plan, there was no need to use poison pills at all. By using light refraction techniques to disperse sunlight into the opponent's body, it can be done silently. Once it erupts, it will create the effect of a blazing sun explosion. If we can employ certain means, we should also be able to control the timing of the explosion. In this way, if we need to deal with a certain hostile sect in the future, we only need to plant this method on one of their disciples, send them into the sect, and then trigger it at the right moment, which would create a cataclysmic effect. However, sunlight dispersal is too unstable; it must be condensed into seeds of sunlight through magical means to achieve silence. Thus, if we need to deal with a certain hostile sect in the future, we only need to plant this method on one of their disciples, send them into the sect, and then trigger it at the right moment, which would create a cataclysmic effect. However, sunlight dispersal is too unstable; it must be condensed into seeds of sunlight through magical means to achieve silence. To create a cataclysmic shock effect, the seeds of sunlight planted must also be strong enough. To suppress such a powerful force, negative energy must be coordinated... In short, there are still many issues that need improvement. Unfortunately, this method is too malicious and is not suitable for experimentation on my senior brothers."

It is not just him; there is also the Fourth Senior Brother. Last time, he brought back a piece of Nine-Holed Rehmannia from outside and actually gave it all to the Junior Brother.

Shan Rou glared at him: "You are not much better off. Last time, when Xiao Jiu wanted the scales of the Mo Jiao, didn't you rush over and fight with that Mo Jiao for three days, just to peel off its scales and bring them back?"

However, you, young man, spend all your time studying this, neglecting your own progress, which ultimately is not suitable

The fingers quickly calculated a few times, and the ancient mirror suspended above the head began to rotate continuously. On the mirror's surface, patches of clouds appeared, as if there were words faintly visible, yet they could not be clearly discerned. Moreover, the starlight flickered intermittently, making it difficult to perceive.

On a joyful night, just as one was planning to do something, one saw Xin Ranzi sitting in her own room, draped in a bagua robe, holding the Heavenly Mechanism Staff.

Oh. However, Ning Ye did not think so in his heart

Then Ning Ye rushed out of the Hall of Heavenly Secrets, running with his head in his hands, shouting as he ran: "Senior Brother, spare me! I truly did not mean to! That restriction was just something I did for fun, who told you to be so careless... Ouch!"

Having changed from his previous absurd demeanor, Ning Ye lowered his head and replied: "Disciple understands the master's intentions, but what was witnessed that day remains unforgettable to this disciple. Until a solution is found, this disciple dares not proceed."

Xin Xiaoye was completely covered in bruises

Xin Ranzi angrily said: "The great principles of heaven and earth, the insights into the mysteries, how can they be used to pry into the privacy of others? Such behavior is too despicable and is looked down upon by us. You must not engage in such actions again, and you are especially forbidden from spying on your senior brothers and sisters!"

The group of senior students looked on, shaking their heads and expressing their dismay

At this moment, as the Kunlun Mirror rotates, it reveals the room of Senior Brother Zhao Longguang, who is currently practicing. As it turns further, it focuses on Second Brother Lin Yufeng, who is admiring himself in the mirror, lost in his thoughts while gently waving a paper fan, murmuring to himself: "A jade tree standing in the wind, nothing surpasses this."

Especially his most cherished beard, which was scorched by Ning Ye's fire for more than half, truly causing unbearable heartache. At this moment, he was filled with rage and determined to teach this brat a good lesson.

Colorful garments fluttering, sword light soaring, as light and graceful as a swallow, riding the wind, joyfully playing, upon seeing Zhao Longguang rush out, with a quick turn of the eyes, it descends towards the ground

Zhao Longguang was somewhat exasperated: "This mischievous brat, always engaging in all sorts of nonsensical and unorthodox practices, is not serious about his cultivation. He even insists on using his fellow disciples as experiments; if you fall into his trap, he claims it is my own fault for being careless. It truly infuriates me. Today, I must teach him a good lesson on behalf of my master."

Thus, it released another one, this time directly a colorful and exquisite rainbow fart, complete with sound, color, and fragrance, and even featuring a built-in dyeing effect

As night falls, the Heavenly Machine Gate returns to its former tranquility and peace.

It is important to understand that no matter how sophisticated a mechanism or formation may be, it still requires a person to operate it. Without sufficient strength, it is impossible to create a powerful mechanism or formation.

Regarding the matter of teaching lessons to Ning Ye, everyone is exceedingly excited

Second brother is practicing swordsmanship, fourth brother has gone to drink, and naturally, the seventh brother has gone to see his usual younger sister. Feng Buping is also someone who loves to gossip about others.

Zhao Longguang rushed out with a face full of soot, his clothes riddled with holes, and his body covered in burn marks, appearing as if he had just been scorched by flames. Although the burns were not severe, his appearance was indeed quite disheveled

"Call them all back, for tomorrow is the grand ancestral worship ceremony. Under the Heavenly Machine Sect, not a single one can be absent!" Zhao Longguang said

Ning Ye said: "This is the Moonshadow Cold Sand, a product of my own research. The name is quite acceptable, isn't it? As for its function, it is used in conjunction with the Kunlun Mirror."

Isn't it enough?" Ning Ye's face then turned bitter.

At this moment, upon hearing him say this, Shan Rou became even angrier: "Master is biased towards Xiao Jiu, and so are you!"

Ning Ye replied: "Disciple understands, but the disciple believes even more that outcomes are determined by human effort, not by fate."

The starry sky of Tianji Mountain is reputed to be the most brilliant starry sky in the Evergreen Realm

Succeeded

The differences in thinking patterns left Ning Ye with little to explain, and he could only promise not to use the Kunlun Mirror for spying in the future

... ...

Ning Ye was startled: "Senior brothers and sisters, junior brothers are fleeing for their lives!"

Second Senior Brother Lin Yufeng is inherently narcissistic, but it was unexpected that he would be so self-absorbed to this extent. Ning Ye couldn't help but chuckle, noticing that Xin Ranzi's expression had already turned unpleasant. He quickly shifted his gaze again, this time landing on Seventh Senior Brother Yin Tianzhao, only to find that there was actually a woman in Yin Tianzhao's room, and the two were passionately embracing each other

Zhao Longguang said with a bitter smile: "Fifth sister, what you said is quite something. We are all fellow disciples; would I really go to the extent of teaching him a lesson to death? Moreover, if I were to do that, my master would surely beat me to death."

"Come on, you always talk tough, but when it comes to actually taking action, I haven't seen you put in much effort." A stout woman descended from the air, it was Shan Rou.

Before anything could be said, a sharp sound echoed as Xin Ranzi struck the head: "Absurd, don't stop!"

It is a pity that in this world, the mindset of cultivators is too rigid. Not only Xin Ranzi, but in the eyes of the vast majority of cultivators, the unknown of Dongxuan is considered the true path

I got you!" Xin Xiaoye excitedly rushed over, sneaking up behind Ning Ye, and made a swift grab.

Ning Ye spoke as he had taken out the Kunlun Mirror, drawing a line in the void, and continued without pause: "Master, I have always felt that using the Kunlun Mirror to calculate the heavenly secrets is a great waste. In fact, the heavenly secrets are elusive and difficult to measure. Although it possesses the ability to penetrate mysteries, its success rate is too low, and the heavenly secrets should not be lightly revealed, making its practical value truly limited. However, we can think of it in another way: while it is indeed difficult to use the Kunlun Mirror to see the future and discern the will of heaven, it is quite effective for looking into the past, for observing events that have already occurred or are currently happening. Therefore, if the Kunlun Mirror is used to pry into people's secrets, it becomes an excellent treasure. Of course, there is a problem here: my current strength is still low, and I cannot perceive those cultivators who are stronger than me. Thus, I created the Moonshadow Cold Sand, combining the Xuantian Cold Profound Grass with the Ethereal Stone, and then using the Kunlun Mirror to shine on it daily, allowing it to develop a spiritual connection. In this way, wherever there is Moonshadow Cold Sand, I will be able to see what is happening there. I do not believe, Master, you see..."

Alright, alright. The other senior brothers have come over one after another to mediate the situation

"You little brat, you have not teased me enough, and now you are teasing your senior sister," Zhao Longguang said angrily

Ning Ye reluctantly took out a bag and handed it to Xin Ranzi

Shan Rouqi's furious kick at Ning Ye's backside was clearly due to her annoyance at being implicated by him, and Ning Ye could only respond with a wry smile and an apology

With a loud bang, Zhao Longguang's powerful and furious shout echoed through the Hall of Heavenly Secrets

Shen Linxin also exclaimed: "The little junior brother's skills are truly becoming more and more impressive, no wonder that fake camel fell for it last time"

The curious person, who was waiting endlessly, wondered what the Moon Shadow Cold Sand and the Wuling Restriction were. However, seeing Zhao Longguang in a fit of anger, they did not dare to ask.

Upon hearing this, several people suddenly descended from the sky, all shouting "I am coming" as they rushed towards the forest.

Xin Ranzi's face darkened: "Speak quickly."

Thus, Feng Bu Ting expressed astonishment at this as well.

This also leaves everyone feeling helpless and sighing in resignation

Under the tutelage of Xin Ranzi, there are nine disciples, among which only Xin Xiaoye and Shan Rou are female, and they were originally the most favored. However, with the arrival of Ning Ye, they have had their spotlight stolen, and at this moment, their words are tinged with jealousy.

Hahaha

Saying this, he dashed into the forest

Bai Yu! You rascal, if you have the guts, don't run away. If I don't beat you to the point where you can't get out of bed for three days, I won't be this senior brother any longer

Come on, if you can't guess her, you wouldn't even use the method of the Fragrant Dust Pig. Among the nine disciples, only Xiao Ye possesses the strongest insight technique.

Knowing the past sometimes equates to knowing the future

She was momentarily stunned, then screamed, "Ah! Xiao Jiu! You bastard, this is not over between us!"

With a keen eye, one could see Ning Ye lying on a small tree in the forest, resting with his legs crossed.

Upon hearing these words, everyone let out a wail of lamentation

Seeing him unaware, Ning Ye felt a bit excited: "Did the master not notice?"

The path of prohibition is the path of mechanisms, originating from the same source as formations, both belonging to the realm of formations. However, their applications are markedly different; the former requires certain triggering opportunities and is more straightforward and agile, while the latter does not require such opportunities and is more grand and majestic

Upon hearing his words, Zhao Longguang was also left speechless

Master? Ning Ye was taken aback, his heart suddenly racing

It is! Everyone responded in unison.

Zhao Longguang was not good with words, and could only angrily say: "I don't care, in any case, I will give you another two months. Within these two months, you must carry out the Huawheel breakthrough no matter what."

Xin Ranzi looked at him and extended his hand: "Hand it over."

Zhao Longguang, still seething with anger, said: "You few are the same, idling around all day without any purpose. You should focus on your cultivation. Today, the evening class will be doubled!"

He spoke of having activated the Kunlun Mirror, and then saw the mirror's surface rotate, revealing various locations of the Heavenly Mechanism Gate appearing within the mirror.

The cold shadows of the moon on the sand had evidently been secretly released long ago, even in the rooms of several senior brothers.

Zhao Longguang became increasingly furious, wildly slapping Ning Ye's head: "I asked you to break through the realm, not to harm yourself. You unambitious fool, you are driving me crazy."

Upon hearing these words, Ning Ye finally became serious.

Zhao Longguang said sternly: "You spend all day thinking about these side issues, refusing to focus on proper cultivation. Look at you, it's been over three years, and you are still in the Concealed Image Realm. You have wasted so many benefits your master has given you; aren't you ashamed?"

Upon seeing that both women were united in their anger, Zhao Longguang quickly said: "I will go find this brat right away and personally give him a beating for you to see. Today, he will definitely not have an easy time."

Approaching Zhao Longguang, I chuckled and said, "Senior Brother, have you been teased by Xiao Jiu again?"

Xin Ranzi picked up the gravel, carefully feeling it, and found that she could not perceive the secrets within it, which puzzled her: "What is the use of this object?"

Ning Ye is different; he leans more towards mechanisms and restrictions. His methods are not based on sheer power, but are rather more mysterious and skillful. Not to mention Zhao Longguang, even Xin Ranzi is sometimes outsmarted by Ning Ye, which shows that in terms of secrecy and cunning, Ning Ye has indeed reached the pinnacle.