A Failure's hopeful Journey

Chapter 234: Meeting Animus.

Animo Albus took out a token, held onto You Zhichi's hand. Only now did You Zhichi found a thick golden barrier around the palace. Her master told her, "This is the Grade 8 defense barrier overlapping a grade 9 killing array. Set-up by the master himself. No one in the world can yet break past it. Without the token, no one can get in otherwise, even the soul will be eradicated. This applies to all below Dao Formation. Come, let's go."

You Zhichi doubted in her heart when she heard the last statement. Animo sensed her doubts and said, "You can ask your grandmaster about it." the lady let out a rare chuckle. 

The palace was simply decorated. Some night pearls were embedded in the ceiling and the walls to light up the scene during the dark. You Zhichi followed her master silently as she observed the surroundings. The girl was now aware of array knowledge, and thus she could perceive that every corner of this place was engraved with reinforcement arrays and traps. Be reckless and die. 

Soon, under the lead of Animo Albus, they reached the highest place in the palace. It was a watchtower in the center of the palace. At present, an old man sat in the center. Long white hair and an equally long white beard. Yet his clothes were free from dust and dirt. The whole person even gave off a glow. 

Animo Albus silently kowtowed to the old man, You Zhichi followed her actions. They sat down in the place. The old man opened his eyes. His black eyes were as if an abyss. You Zhichi was smart and did not look into them directly. The old man nodded and said, "Animo, is this your disciple?"

Animo nodded and said, "Chi'er greet your grandmaster."

You Zhichi was sitting on her knees, knocked her head nine times on the ground and said, "Disciple You Zhichi has seen Grandmaster."

Animus was surprised when he heard the name. He spoke in an ethereal voice, "Who is, You Xi Wang to you?"

You Zhichi replied with a slightly prideful smile and shiny eyes, "He is my younger brother, Grand Master."

Animus chuckled, "Very good. No wonder I sensed Martial Spirit resonance between you two."

You Zhichi smiled. She did not show it on her face, but she could feel Animus' voice through her body. She was sure that Animus was sitting in front of her, yet she could not sense his presence, it was as if she was talking to air. 

This made the heavenly maiden very uncomfortable. Animus sensed it and said, "My realm is the reason you cannot yet sense my presence child."

You Zhichi nodded, she asked, "Grandmaster, I have a question, may I?"

Animus nodded, the girl asked, "When entering the palace, Master said that a grade 9 can affect people below Nirvana rebirth realm, does it mean it will not work against those above nirvana rebirth?"

Animus replied, "After one steps into the Dao Formation realm, they will see through all the barriers, illusions, and even existence of the being itself if they are gifted. So, when they can see through the arrays, how can it affect them?"

You Zhichi asked again, "Then how do you stop someone in the Dao Formation realm?"

Animus said, "Compare the way of Dao. Now you answer a question. How will you win over someone else's dao?" he had a mysterious smile on his face. His question was even a surprise to Animo Albus. She wanted to say something, but You Zhichi beat her to it.

The maiden replied, "UMM... Every way of Dao is equal. It's not about being strong or not, it's about the most suitable one for you. So the only way to win is to pursue your own Dao with a firm belief." her voice was calm, her eyes were firm.

Animus laughed out loud and praised, "Good disciple. I gift you two things. A different fire, although you have Ice and Water constitution, this different fire will be suitable for you. It is a fire of cold nature. Second, is the Yin maiden cultivation method. This method was gained by your Martial Uncle when he raided an ancient ruin." the thrilling voice echoed in the palace.

You Zhichi hesitated, thought that the Yin cultivation maybe not orthodox. Animo Ablus sensed her doubt and was about to scold her, but Animus spoke with a chuckle, "Child, Yin is not unorthodox. You tell me, are Sun and moon unorthodox?"

You Zhichi shook her head. Animus continued, "Yin is easy to be cultivated in the night. It is just as orthodox as Night. Come take it." as soon as his words dropped, two floating objects appeared in front of him. 

It was a booklet and a ball of fire. The booklet looked very normal and mundane, while the ball of fire was bluish-white. It gave off a terrifying chill. You Zhichi first kowtowed and said, "The disciple apologizes for doubting grandmaster." Then she spread both her hands to accept the two things.

The two objects floated over to her, but the book flew directly inside her brows while the ball of fire entered her dantian. You Zhichi was surprised and looked at Animo Albus in worry. The lady smiled and said, "Chi'er calm down, sit down and meditate, the fire inside your dantian will not harm you."

You Zhichi hurriedly sat down and cultivated. Animo Albus spoke to Animus with mental sense, "Master, what do you think?"

Animus replied with a smile, "She is a good girl. Groom her to take over the Array Hall. Start gathering forces. The time for the war is near." 

Animo Albus asked again, "What about Wang'er? What do you think of him?"

Animus replied, "That brat has a five elemental physique, he has comprehended three weapon intents and can use arrays as well. If he found his sister on the front line, then he will not battle with all his might. You Zhichi is his strongest support. Let Zhichi be his support and he will bring you hope. You Xi Wang will be the young general of the war force and also the youngest God Of War." with that he closed his eyes and went back to meditation.

Animo Albus sat there with her usual beautiful stone face. But one thing was sure from this conversation. A great war is coming, and they had planned. As the three were busy with their matters, You Xi Wang was also busy planning for the 15 days trial.