Painting of the Nine Immortals - Chapter 272

Chapter 272
On top of a tall mountain peak that is surrounded by clouds .



Yan Ning Zhi’s expression was rigid as she formed a hand seal and cast one array technique after another .

Before her, five black pillars stood . Between each of them flowed a mysterious energy that somehow connected them .

This was the secret array she found the instructions for in an ancient ruin .

She had followed Ling Xian’s advice and first injected the Iron of Punishment and Lock of Evil into the pillars, then, she added five pieces of top quality warm jade .

The former was pricelessly rare materials, and the latter was the most common materials possible . Even if the jade she used were of top quality, they were at most, 100 spiritual stones each . The difference between the two materials was like cloud and mud .

It was no wonder that Yan Ning Zhi did not believe Ling Xian .

Perhaps it was because of her might-as-well-try-it-out mentality, or perhaps it was due to her confidence in Ling Xian, but she chose to attempt it .

The result did not disappoint her .

In the beginning, when the Iron of Punishment and the Lock of Evil were injected into the pillars, the five pillars immediately began to shake due to repulsion from each other .

However, when the five warm jades were injected, the shaking stopped . The pillars even emitted heavenly light that engulfed many mountain peaks .

In the next second, the five black pillars deepened into the ground and dissipated a horrifying atmosphere . Like a beast who just awoke from a deep hibernation, it howled and growled!



The mysterious array was completed!

"Amazing! I knew it! Ling Xian would not lie to me!"

Yan Ning Zhi was overjoyed as she stared at the array .

After acquiring instructions about this array, she practiced for three years and could not find a way to resolve the issue with the Iron of Punishment and Lock of Evil . Therefore, she was never able to finish this array .

But today, she finally cast it . This made her feel very satisfied .

"Ling Xian is so smart . I really didn’t think that he would be able to solve an issue nobody could solve in the array community . The fact that the solution was a warm jade is even more unbelievable . " Yan Ning Zhi’s eyes glistened as she found herself pondering over Ling Xian .

Remember that the issue with the repulsion of these two materials has existed for years and years . Countless array masters have tried to solve it, but without exceptions, they failed .

But now, a mere warm jade solved this problem that no solution . One has to admit how unbelievable this was .

Any array master would be watching this with their tongue hanging out their mouths!

Because every array master knows that it is not normal to mix such a simple material with such rare materials . No array master has ever thought of using a warm jade to help aid the merging of Iron of Punishment and Lock of Evil .

This means they had a wrong way of thinking as they firmly believed that the higher the cost of a material, the more effective it would be . They missed the fact that every material in the world has a meaning to their existence . Sometimes, tackling a problem from a different angle can bring surprising results .

"Ling Xian is far too powerful . Such a difficult problem that nobody could answer was solved by him so easily . I cannot believe this . " Yan Ning Zhi’s face was full of admiration . After storing the five pillars back into her storage pouch, she planned on going to Ling Xian to offer her thanks .



However, as soon as she turned around, she heard a burst of laughter .

"I wonder if Miss Yan is here? I, Ling Xian, am here to visit . "

Instantly, Yan Ning Zhi became ecstatic and answered, "I am here . Please come up . "

In the next second, a white shadow descended from the sky and walked by Yan Ning Zhi .

Seeing her joyous look, Ling Xian beamed, "I felt a strange and powerful energy just then . If I’m not wrong, you successfully cast your array . "

"That’s right," Yan Ning Zhi nodded and grinned from ear to ear, "it is all thanks to Master Ling, or I may not have found a solution to my problem in my entire life . "

"Don’t thank me, both of us were simply getting what we wanted . " Ling Xian faintly smiled .

"I thank you nonetheless . " Yan Ning Zhi’s cheeks reddened . Remembering the jade plate that represented her love, she peeked at Ling Xian and checked him out shyly .

His visage was handsome, and his temperament was pressing . Even though he could not be categorized as the best looking man there was, his collectedness and composure made it apparent that he has been through a lot .

This made her heart flutter .

"Why thank me? It was nothing . " Ling Xian smiled .

"It was a problem without a solution . Countless array masters tried and failed . But today, you solved it using a small warm jade . How unbelievable . " Yan Ning Zhi’s face remained flushed . Her head hung low and did not dare to look at Ling Xian straight in the eyes, scared that he’ll notice her strange behaviors .

"I simply thought of the problem from a different angle . It is not a big deal . " Ling Xian waved his hand, thinking that, [you are praising the wrong person . I have no skills to solve a centuries-old problem . ]

"Ling Xian, you are too humble . " Yan Ning Zhi giggled, the colors in her eyes brightened .

Seeing this, Ling Xian shook his head and changed the subject, "I am here today with a purpose . I wonder if you can help me?"

"Of course . I am someone who does not speak if I do not know the details, but if I do know, I will speak of it all . " Yan Ning Zhi’s features were delicate and graceful . Her glowing skin and her alluring figure made her an undeniable beauty .

Ling Xian hesitated and asked, "I wonder if your ancestor’s name is Yan Xin Yan?"

"Of course . Everyone knows this on the 36 islands . " Yan Ning Zhi peered at Ling Xian strangely, unable to guess why he would ask her something everyone already knows of .

The Yan Clan was one of the top clans on the 36 islands for tens and thousands of years . The number of powerhouses in the family was countless . If it weren’t for the great war back then, perhaps all 36 islands would be controlled by the Yan Clan .

The ancestor of this clan was Feng Qing Ming’s first love, Yan Xin Yan!

"So then it’s true . "

Ling Xian laughed silently and transferred the information to Feng Qing Ming .

In the next second, the Immortal of Array laughed brightly .

[Haha, Heavens, you sure treat me well . You let me have my own blood in the mortal world . Ling Xian, quickly, as her if she has a painting of Xin Yan . ]

[Okay . Please be calm . ]

Ling Xian grinned at Yan Ning Zhi and asked, "I wonder if you have a portrait of your ancestor?"

"Well… I do, but why do you want to see it?" Yan Ning Zhi confusedly peeked at Ling Xian .

"Um…"

Ling Xian didn’t know what to say and made up a lie off the top of his head, "I have heard that the Yan ancestor was not any less achieved than a man . I have always admired her but have never had a chance to admire her supreme style . Therefore, I wanted to see a portrait of her . "

Admire her supreme style?

Yan Ning Zhi secretly smiled . She was no fool . How could she not have known that that was a mere excuse? However, she didn’t question him any further .

Instantly, a scroll flew into the air and slowly opened .

A portrait was delicately drawn on the scroll .

It was of a woman with light dimples . A woman whose beauty could bring all the men in the nation to their knees .

The Painting of the Nine Immortals began to tremble, as Feng Qing Ming’s tears fell .