Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 77 - 58 Zhang Divine Soldiers, Urgent as the Law!

Chen Jichuan pondered.

From the bedroom, he entered the dark chamber, then descended from the dark chamber to the underground.

A completely different world unfolded before his eyes—

Yellow Talismans were pasted on the walls, ceiling, and floor, including Soul Suppressing Talismans, Soul-Hanging Charms, Soul-Locking Talismans, Soul-Nourishing Charms, Gathering Yin Talismans, and Soul Hooking Talismans.

Hundreds and hundreds of Yellow Talismans.

Some were affixed, others suspended.

Coupled with the underground’s dim, damp atmosphere, the place was extraordinarily eerie and terrifying. A mere mortal stepping inside would either be overwhelmed by the heavy yin energy or scared half to death.

Chen Jichuan was unfazed.

The ghostly cries and wails of "wuuu wuuu wuuu~" echoed incessantly around him. His Qi-Blood surged like a blazing furnace, neither leaking outward nor leaving his body undefended, effectively repelling the yin energy and ghostly entities from approaching or invading.

Yet even so—

This oppressive darkness lent Chen Jichuan an unsettling aura of wickedness.

The law itself holds no distinction between righteous and evil.

The nature of man, however, has good and ill.

Even cultivators, if they linger in such an environment for too long, cannot help but be influenced—transformed from brightness to gloom, morality to depravity.

Small wonder that the wider world deems techniques like the ’Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers Skill’ to be part of the heretic paths.

Chen Jichuan silently recited the ’High Above Moon Palace Taiyin Primordial Lord Filial Immortal King Jinhua Yellow Book’, fortifying his heart as he strode straight to the center altar in the underground chamber.

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

"Roar!"

As soon as he approached the Yin Altar, furious roars erupted in his ears like thunderclaps. Fixing his gaze, he saw five fiendish creatures resembling rats, oxen, tigers, rabbits, and dragons, stationed by the altar and glaring menacingly at Chen Jichuan.

At times, their forms shifted—

Transforming into snakes, horses, goats, monkeys, roosters, dogs, and pigs.

The twelve zodiac signs pressed heavily upon him.

These were the ’Punishing, Overcoming, Clashing, Harming Five Ghosts,’ entities Chen Jichuan had personally cultivated and stationed to guard the Yin Altar. In the face of intruders, their sole mission was to devour.

Even against Chen Jichuan, they showed no leniency.

"Settle!"

Chen Jichuan shouted sharply, forming the ’Five Ghosts Decision’ with his fingers. Instantly, the ’Punishing, Overcoming, Clashing, Harming Five Ghosts’ transformed into five generals, still bearing fierce expressions.

Malevolently stationed to guard the altar, their forms faded and disappeared.

Only then did Chen Jichuan stride boldly toward the altar.

The Yin Altar, constructed from rammed earth and jujube wood, had eight corners and was divided into five directions.

In the center were ceremonial offerings to restless spirits and wandering ghosts, including the three sacrificial animals and four rites. Incense burners and candles were displayed to honor the Five Ghosts of the Yin Altar. Yellow Talismans were stacked on both sides—accumulated by Chen Jichuan through years of meticulous crafting.

The assortment included:

Five Ghosts and Seven Evils Charm, Soul-Snatching Talisman, Summoning Soldiers Talisman, Soul Pinching Talisman (three copies), Injuring Thieves Talisman, Nail Collection Charm, Soul-locking Charm, Money Demanding Talisman, Snow Mountain Soul-snatching Talisman, Ghost-Slaying Talisman, Soul Chasing Talisman (seven copies), Binding Foot Talisman, Great Duel Talisman (eight copies), Reversing Shadow Ghost Talisman, Ghost Soldier Collection Talisman, Fire Soldier Talisman, Heavenly Army Summoning Talisman, Fire Talisman, Fire Arrow Talisman, Evil Soldier Collection Talisman...

A total of forty-six types of talismans, nearly a thousand Yellow Talismans in all.

Sufficient to wage an enduring, relentless war.

Standing upon the Yin Altar—

In five spatial directions—east, south, west, north, and center—each bore a Ghost Head Command Flag, treasures Chen Jichuan had obtained from the Five Ghost Daoist.

Though Chen Jichuan had stayed merely thirty-three years in the Da Liang World, sixty-six years had passed in practical terms. From the day he acquired the ’Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers Skill’ and established the Yin Altar, sixty-five years had elapsed.

Sixty-five years of unbroken sacrificial refinement and nurturing had forged Five Ghosts into unparalleled strength, while the power contained within the Five Directions Ghost Head Command Flags defied imagination—

One flag could topple mountains.

All five could terrify gods and ghosts alike.

Chen Jichuan stepped into the center, gripping the central Yellow-Faced Ghost Head Command Flag, lofting it high and bellowing, "The auspicious hour has arrived! Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts, Official Talisman and Chains Five Ghosts, why do you tarry? Manifest now—what are you waiting for?!"

With a single shout—

"Wuuu wuuu wuuu~"

Inside the Yin Altar, it sounded as though a realm of the underworld had been unsealed. Millions of ghost wails and wolf howls reverberated, as legions of spectral figures and rageful spirits jostled to emerge one by one, their faces vicious and ferocious.

Ultimately—

Ten streams of ghost energy burst forth.

Of these, five materialized as figures dressed like robust villagers, wielding cudgels and spears, clad in partial leather armor. Towering and intrepid, they appeared ready for action.

These were the ’Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts!’

Originally stationed within the Yin Mansion or serving the City God, their duties encompassed guarding strategic locations such as city gates, government offices, warehouses, and prisons, as well as patrolling rural pathways.

Chen Jichuan had painstakingly refined these ’Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts’ across sixty-five years. They were tasked to patrol all countryside roads—and even places without roads—to root out every trace left by Qizhenzi.

Besides the Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts—

Another five streams of ghost energy coalesced into figures resembling constables, equipped with wooden yokes and iron locks. They wore waist-bound command seals and saber blades.

These were the ’Official Talisman and Chains Five Ghosts.’

Their roles included investigating criminals, apprehending fugitives, and escorting them.

Originally subordinates under the Chains General, one of the six commanders of the City God, they cooperated with General Jin and the Silver General to escort restless spirits and malicious ghosts across the Nether Bridge and imprison them within the Yin Mansion.

Chen Jichuan had refined these spirits, repurposing them to collaborate with the ’Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts’ in patrolling rural regions.

But the vast expanse of Dai County—

Or even the entire Meishan Prefecture—meant ten ghosts seemed insufficient.

Even though these ten ghosts, refined intensely over decades, possessed strength comparable to Innate-level combatants, Transforming Strength masters, or Soul Emergence cultivators—equivalent to Level 7 power—

They still fell short of what was needed.

But Chen Jichuan had prepared accordingly.

Gripping the central Yellow-Faced Ghost Head Command Flag, he swung it vigorously, causing the other four Ghost Head Command Flags to flutter simultaneously. Chen Jichuan bellowed, "Where are the Five Ghost Generals? Assemble at once!"

At his command—

Five gusts of powerful ghost energy surged forth, settling at the five directions. They transformed into figures resembling mighty generals clad in armor, each wielding a weapon and adorned with five-colored undergarments beneath their gear.

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As they appeared, the collision of their armor set off crisp, resonant sounds, the air thick with murderous intensity.

Upon arrival—

The Five Ghost Generals bowed to Chen Jichuan, exclaiming in unison, "East Camp General ’Luo Kun’ greets the Daoist Master!"

"South Camp General ’Wen Liang’ greets the Daoist Master!"

"West Camp General ’Luo Can’ greets the Daoist Master!"

"North Camp General ’Zhaoxian’ greets the Daoist Master!"

"Central Camp General ’Crown Prince’ greets the Daoist Master!"

The voices of the Five Camps Generals were sonorous and clear. Behind them, ghostly fog and yin mist swirled intermittently, as if a hidden army were concealed within their formations.

Indeed—

This was the case.

Chen Jichuan held the Ghost Head Command Flag, pointing his finger into the void. Several Yellow Talismans flew off from the altar table—

Bang!

They ignited mid-air, consumed entirely by the flames.

Simultaneously, Chen Jichuan instructed the Five Camps Generals, "Generals, hear my command: Assign fifty yin soldiers to follow the Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts and the Official Talisman and Chains Five Ghosts in their operations. No errors will be tolerated!"

Within the five camps—

Beyond the five generals themselves, two hundred yin soldiers resided, painstakingly cultivated and nurtured within the Yin Altar by Chen Jichuan over the years.

Continuous consecration—

Sacrifices and incense offerings—

Had elevated their power far beyond the minor ghosts originally nurtured by the Five Ghost Daoist.

Chen Jichuan’s dominance in Dai County, his ability to intimidate Hui Feng Monk into abandoning attempts to return, and his capacity to confront Qizhenzi in deadlock—

Was primarily owed to the five camps of ghost soldiers.

Coupled with the Five Directions Ten Directions Five Ghosts refined by Chen Jichuan, even though his progress in the ’Taiyin Refining Body Technique’ was only at the fifth layer, his skills and powers rendered him formidable. Practitioners at the seventh or eighth layers would struggle to overcome him.

Technique serves the method, the method serves the path.

Yet mastering divine skills without sufficient cultivation in preserving the Dao renders lots of effort futile, a journey destined for collapse.

Of course—

For someone like Chen Jichuan, who prioritized techniques ahead of cultivation, there remained significant risks.

Future accomplishments aside—

In the present—

Lacking strength equivalent to Transforming Strength, he wouldn’t dare mobilize such a large number of Five Ghosts and yin soldiers at once, lest he suffer backlash.

"I must devote more effort into the ’Taiyin Refining Body Technique’—I can’t afford to lag behind,"

Murmured Chen Jichuan inwardly, resolving himself.

The Five Camps Generals, oblivious to the thoughts of their Daoist Master, replied in unison upon receiving the order, "We obey!"

Then—

The five camps materialized ghostly barracks, from which fifty yin soldiers emerged, marching in disciplined order, each following one of the Roaming Village and Robust Five Ghosts or the Official Talisman and Chains Five Ghosts.

Each ghost commander led five yin soldiers, ready to handle any situation.

Chen Jichuan formed intricate seals with his hands, stepped firmly in celestial alignment, and chantingly decreed—

"Heaven so clear, earth so bright, hereby summon yin soldiers and Five Ghosts under the talisman’s command. Divine powers transform across myriad miles; execute judgment upon all defilers, slay all unworthy spirits and gods. Left hand wields talismans commanding the Five Ghosts; right hand directs banners to control yin soldiers. Summon forth Five Ghosts Yin Soldiers, advance immediately! Should malevolent spirits rebel, the Five Ghosts shall unleash flames to burn the monsters, and the yin soldiers shall wield blades to slay them. Now command the Five Ghosts within the altar to act swiftly following the talisman’s decree. Comply urgently, divine soldiers swift as the law!"

The ’Five Ghosts Spell’ descended onto the altar, as Chen Jichuan swung the Ghost Head Command Flag—

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The winds stirred.

A gust of yin wind surged, igniting several Yellow Talismans upon the altar table and reducing them to smoke.

The Five Ghosts mobilized.

The yin soldiers followed.

"Hooah!"

They collectively bowed to Chen Jichuan, seemingly in acknowledgment of their mission. Then, with a swift motion, they vanished altogether.

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