In this way, human hearts become tools, all living beings unite their forces. It is not just one person's calculations, but the combined efforts of millions, with the complexity of calculations leaping from linear to exponential, naturally far surpassing the limits of Taiyin, truly achieving the supreme state of "flawless calculations."

This is indeed the true Divine Insight.

Moreover, the leadership of the Immortal Palace depends on bloodline inheritance, as decided by the Mystic Sect Leader through the suicidal sword fighting tribulation.

Only the Divine Sect, where usually the strongest in power can only serve as a 'protector,' while even a person of the highest bloodline is no more than a 'Holy Daughter.' This is because only those proficient in the refined arithmetic in "Insight" and "calculation domain" can take on the chief role of this calculation domain, the main brain of the altar.

Furthermore, some have truly removed their brains, placing them in jars to prevent calculations from being disturbed by the five senses. This is also the origin of the name 'altar master.'

"So, brother, can you calculate the outcome of this battle, and how the situation will change?"

The seven-day agreement has passed in a blink, as Huangfu Yi and Liang Jiuding sat by the slope, pointing out the clash between two armies not far away. Tens of thousands of horsemen were engaged in a fierce battle, while they drank wine, ate potatoes, and calculated strategies with counting rods.

After several days of effort and guidance from two famous teachers, constantly studying arithmetic whether awake or asleep, Huangfu Yi finally glimpsed its essence. So this time, he used the battle between the Qianzhou soldiers and the Heavenly King Army of Hedong as a test question for a small trial.

At this time, from a high vantage point, observing the battlefield, the Heavenly King Rebel Army with the Black Dragon Flag and the Qianzhou Alliance Army with the White Phoenix Flag were engaged in a formation clash, with thunderous drumming and shouts of battle akin to two giant dragons in a chess game, fiercely entangled in a deadly struggle, with Blood Qi soaring to the heavens. For two hours, they remained deadlocked, astounding all.

Though the Heavenly King Rebel Army numbers a hundred thousand, they have been surrounding for three months, and had to divide forces to besiege the city on all sides. Hence, they could not fully assemble for field battles. Meanwhile, Qianzhou's reinforcements were fully gathered and attacked proactively, with the array clearly supported by experts from the Mystic Sect. If nothing unexpected happens, they should win this one battle.

However, merely winning this battle is clearly insufficient. Although the Heavenly King Army is momentarily disadvantaged, their formation remains intact. To the east, the rebel camp stretches out indefinitely, with depth unknown, while Iron Cavalry occasionally rides in from the horizon like clouds, rushing to assist. Additionally, the Northern Soldiers are adept at strenuous battles; if Qianzhou wallows too long and pursues too eagerly, victory remains uncertain.

At that moment, Huangfu Yi understood, observing the Taiyin planning on the board, assisting with Divine Insight calculations, and pinching his fingers, he calculated,

"On top Dui, below Kan, Ze above lacks water, ultimately a predicament."

Liang Jiuding smiled while nibbling on a sweet potato, signaling him to continue.

Referring to various classic formulas, Huangfu Yi tried to explain,

"A lake ought to hold water, yet now the water flows above the lake, leaving it void, representing the isolated city of Lu State being besieged, surrounded on all four sides, and resources depleting. Although reinforcements have arrived with current momentum, continuing successive victories may achieve breakthroughs. Still, if reinforcement is delayed, advancing grows difficult, seeking rapid victory like sailing through Kan's treacherous waters; an obstruction might prove unsustainable."

"Meanwhile, though the Northern Soldiers are frustrated, their momentum persists, provisions are ample, having already fortified entrenched positions outside the city. With defensive interior forces making offensive forays and resisting aggressive reinforcements outside, like the vast Dui Lake, it cannot be routed in an instant. But with fierce troops continuously attacking from outside, they too must close ranks and fortify, unable to breach the city swiftly."

"I fear, despite intense combat, both sides will ultimately be deadlocked, caught in a stalemate, unable to determine victory for a year."

Liang Jiuding smiled and nodded, raising his hand, querying for a solution.

Huangfu Yi stood, watched this worldly board where man behaves as pieces, thought, and wistfully sighed,

"The gentlemen, when trapped, commit to their goals, keeping integrity and waiting for the right time, avoiding rashness to prevent greater adversity."

"As the hexagram 'pinned' shows, inner virtue cultivation, external support seeking, only thus can obstacles turn to success."

"It depends on which side can innovate amidst difficulty, seizing the opportunity."

Thus is it said,

Amidst four siege lies the isolated city, Reinforcements' triumphs stain robes with blood. The myriad foes, like tides, won't retreat, In assault's futility, lament over low heavens.

Seek progress amidst drained lakes, treacherous Kan, A gentleman commit, unwavering purpose remains. Waiting times' rightful change of clouds and winds, Break the siege and see dawn's glorious gleam."

"Clap, clap, clap."

Liang Jiuding clapped with a smile, swallowing his sweet potato and indistinctly remarked,

"Brother, well done, catching on already. With this skill, you could set up a street stall for fortune-telling and destiny signing, avoiding hunger."

Huangfu Yi bitterly smiled,

"In these times, having a full belly is good enough. Thank you, Brother Liang, for the guidance."

Liang Jiuding cheerfully waved his hand,

"The master leads you to the door, cultivation lies with the individual. My teaching or not is my part; if you can learn it, that's yours. No thanks needed, just fare thee well."

Now Huangfu Yi understood, knowing the seven days were over, the heavenly mechanism blocked, passing the arithmetic trial, so naturally, the connection ended. Not forcing, he gave a respectful bow,

"Thank you for the teachings, Brother Liang."

"Mountains and rivers have meetings; let us meet again on Songshan Mountain one day!"

When he raised his head, only echoes remained, as Liang Jiuding had already left through the earth.

Huangfu Yi stood up, occasionally lamenting, casting a pitying glance toward the battlefield, where thousands immersed in the struggle had fallen into Asura Hell, unable to extricate themselves.

"True profundity lies with the Mystic Sect Mountain People, Divine Sect calculators too unmatched by divine ghosts, yet compared to that..."

The system chuckled coldly,

"There are many extraordinary talents under heaven, yet none the Immortal Palace can use, naturally all claimed by the Mystic Sect Divine Sect. What's so strange about that?

What do you say, weren't you always dreaming of entering the battlefield, earning merits, becoming a Great General? Since you're here, why not play a part? If you can seize the lead in this battle, whether slaying the first general or taking the head, it will lead to fame across the realm. Truly gaining ennoblement and ennoblement might not be impossible, haha."

But this time Huangfu Yi merely shook his head slowly, turned away from that field of stacked corpses, forests of white bones, and rivers of blood,

"Fame, wealth, imperial schema are but transient illusions. I'd better slay the Blood Demon soon and enjoy drinking back in the village."

Thus, he turned and left, continued southward, crossing the river towards Sizhou.

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