Chapter 414: Ley Jun (413) (Part 3)

Chapter 414: Ley Jun (413) (Part 3)

He had already perceived that Xiao Xuetin had disappeared.

After the Future Mile unfolded the Liuli Flower Sea, Xiao Xueting's figure disappeared and never reappeared.

The other party's previous openness was not only to cover the Future Mile but also to cover Xiao Xueting's actions at this moment.

As expected, in this instant, Xiao Xueting's figure reappeared, and the Mountain River Sword stabbed, pointing directly at the side of the Minghe Shendao.

Ji Yao's other natal magic treasure, the Wanxiang Bone Armor, reappeared, and at this moment, he defended with all his might, all the bone pieces overlapping and interlocking to concentrate on defending against the sharp attack of the Soldier Attacking Martial Saint.

The blade light of Ji Yao's Minghe Shendao reversed and was about to slash towards Xiao Xuetin.

But the Future Mile suddenly changed his move, and the exquisite Buddhist Zen martial arts turned his fist into a claw, grasping the banner surface of the Wanhun Banner.

At the same time, he suddenly performed a Buddhist hand seal with his other hand, a secret technique that could only be cultivated by the high monks of the Nine Heavens realm.

The ultimate technique of the Sumeru Vajra Department, the Touching Ground Seal!

Although the Touching Ground Seal did not shake the scattered immortal body of Ji Yao out of the Minghe Shendao, it caused the Minghe Shendao to pause.

In this instant, a seemingly insignificant gray qi landed on the Minghe Shendao, sinking into the river-like blade light.

This seemingly insignificant strike caused Ji Yao to grunt, and his immortal soul separated from his magic treasure.

Like a bone-eating maggot, the gray line coiled around his immortal soul, lingering relentlessly.

"......... Reincarnation descent?! " Ji Yao's heart and soul were shaken.

Nearby, there really was another person hiding.

It was the Great Shaman Sun Li of the Nine Heavens.

On the surface, he was invited by the Wednesday star of the Chen star, but in secret, he was also entrusted by Yuan Mobai.

He had waited longer than Xiao Xuetin.

But if he didn't make a move, then once he did, it would be a decisive one.

However, from Ji Yao's perspective, it was hard to say whether Sun Li or Xiao Xuetin was more sinister.

Not only was Xiao Xuetin's previous openness a disguise, but even her subsequent ambush was also a disguise, covering up Sun Li's strike.

Ji Yao was entangled by the gray line and separated from the Minghe Shendao, while he mobilized the Wanxiang Bone Armor to continue resisting Xiao Xuetin's sword edge and controlled the Minghe Shendao to counter-attack the distant Sun Li.

This time, Ji Yao accurately grasped the opponent's position.

However, Sun Li had no intention of making a second attack at all.

After the Reincarnation Descent, he immediately used the Transformation Shape Descent to escape.

On the other hand, as the Future Mile grabbed the Wanhun Banner, the white Buddha light once again manifested the Peacock Ming King Dharma body, attacking Ji Yao.

Ji Yao's Wanxiang Bone Armor was forced to defend against the Future Mile.

But Xiao Xuetin's next sword strike was not a setup.

The Soldier Attacking Martial Saint, together with the Mountain River Sword, launched a sharp attack on a single point, and the fierce attack actually pierced through Ji Yao, who was entangled by the gray line, shattering his scattered immortal body!

The gray line that had originally coiled around Ji Yao's body immediately drilled into his immortal soul.

Ji Yao tore the Wanhun Banner at the cost of damage, broke free from the Future Mile's grasp, forced the opponent to unfold the Liuli Lotus defense with the Minghe Shendao counter-attack, and then used the Immortal Travel Heaven Sea and the Great Earth Hazy Qi to quickly leave this place.

He no longer had the time to care about the silent Galaxy Heaven Barrier and Tian Lingfeng, who was inside it, along with the Heaven-Bird-Earth-Beast Mirror.

Having suffered a heavy blow, Ji Yao's mood at this moment was a mix of shock and anger, but mostly, he felt a sense of awe:

The Tang cultivation world was no longer what it used to be.

Even without the presence of the Tang Emperor, the Celestial Master, and other powerful experts, there were still so many newly emerged masters, each of whom was not to be underestimated...

Xiao Xuetin pursued relentlessly, her feet never stopping as she held the Mountain River Sword.

However, the Future Mile stopped and recalled the Nine-Treasured Lotus Terrace.

The palm that had grabbed the Wanhun Banner was now covered in a grayish-white color.

However, as he recited the Buddhist scriptures, the clear and quiet Buddha light flowed, quickly dispelling the grayish-white color from his hand.

After reciting the scriptures, the monk rode on a white lotus and left without further ado.

Only Yuan Mobai's Galaxy Heaven Barrier remained on the spot.

The Great Shaman Sun Li had disappeared without a trace, as if he had never appeared here at all.

As Xiao Xuetin pursued Ji Yao, she suddenly heard the sound of bells.

Her qi and blood, along with her sword intent, seemed to be affected, becoming weak and corrupt, as if they were about to descend into decay.

Xiao Xuetin slowed her steps and condensed her sword intent to protect herself, immediately dispelling the feeling of decay.

But with the support of the Five Decays Great Dao Bell, Ji Yao finally managed to retreat back to the Yellow Springs and quickly sealed off the void gateway.

The news reached Shu Mountain, and Zhang Taigan and the others thanked Yuan Mobai, who had reappeared:

"Although the enemy leader has escaped, the evil cultivators of the Inner Shu Mountain have suffered a heavy blow, and it will be difficult for them to regain their strength for a long time. Today, we have Yuan Zhenren, Xiao General, and the rest of you to thank."

Upon returning to the Great Tang, Lei Jun communicated with the Star River Heaven-Trapping Net.

The major battle with Shu Mountain had temporarily come to a close. Yellow Spring also seemed to have resealed itself.

However, Lei Jun was not worried about missing his target. With the Star River Heaven-Trapping Net under his command, the movements of Great Shaman Zong Han of Great Wu were always within his grasp.

As the dust settled on the latest battle with Shu Mountain, various rumors began to spread, and even Zong Han had caught wind of some of them.

This time, Yellow Spring had suffered a crushing defeat.

Not only were Ji Yao and Tian Lingfeng astonished, but even Zong Han found the current Great Tang Dynasty to be unfamiliar.

Not only had the number of Ninth Heaven experts increased, but their individual strengths were also extraordinarily formidable...

In such a situation, even if he, Zong Han, had successfully taken a step forward, would his circumstances improve?

After a brief moment of bewilderment and shock, Zong Han calmed his mind once more.

Regardless, being able to take a step forward was undoubtedly a good thing.

And this time, through what he had gained from Yellow Spring, he had already accumulated enough to truly have a hope of taking another step forward and achieving the Descended God realm!

This thought brought a smile to Zong Han's face.

However, at that moment, a figure suddenly appeared before him.

...Lei Jun, the Heavenly Master of Dragon-Tiger Mountain!

Zong Han's heart sank like a stone.

But how had his opponent found him?

Just like before, he had only helped the Inner Shu Mountain sect open the gateway from Yellow Spring to the Great Tang.

After the gateway through the void had been opened, he had obtained what he needed and then they had all gone their separate ways. He had not acted together with the Inner Shu Mountain cultivators at all.

Even if the Inner Shu Mountain cultivators had stumbled badly in the Great Tang again, how would the cultivators of Great Tang know which way he, Zong Han, had gone?

Zong Han's mind was filled with questions at that moment.

Lei Jun did not waste words and quickly subdued his opponent.

Then, through the few clues he obtained from his opponent, it was enough for him to open the gateway to Yellow Spring from the Great Tang side.

Just like the last time, he took the initiative this time.

Ji Yao had just escaped back to Yellow Spring.

When Lu Changpeng and the others saw this, they were all stunned.

Ji Yao remained calm, but he was currently troubled by the fact that the population and living souls he had previously accumulated had been largely depleted, resulting in a lack of "materials" to repair damaged treasures such as the Myriad Souls Banner.

Just then, the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell, which was the treasure that stabilized the mountain, suddenly rang out.

Ji Yao's heart trembled: "...An intruder has entered Yellow Spring!"

When they had sealed the gateway through the void earlier, they had relied on the power of the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell.

After the previous incident with the Sinking of Wangchuan, their sealing of Yellow Spring this time was more stable, and it would be difficult for outsiders to open the gateway.

Currently, it should not be Xiao Xuting and the others reopening the gateway to Yellow Spring.

Then who was it?

Fengdu City stood silently on the banks of Wangchuan.

However, at that moment, as the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell rang out, numerous Dao patterns and talisman symbols appeared on the rugged terrain both inside and outside the city.

Ji Yao climbed up to the walls of Fengdu City.

In the distance on Wangchuan, a figure could be seen drifting downstream.

The intruder had a tall stature, donned the robe of a Heavenly Master, carried the sword of a Heavenly Master, and bore the seal of a Heavenly Master. His expression was indifferent, and his demeanor was relaxed.

He seemed to be even more of a master of that realm than the people of Fengdu City.

"Lei Jun, the Heavenly Master of Great Tang's Dragon-Tiger Mountain..."

Ji Yao's gaze turned icy: "Heard of for many years, yet always missing each other by a stroke. Finally, we meet today. Your reputation precedes you."

Lei Jun walked with his hands behind his back, and the Arctic Sword appeared suspended in the air beside him.

When Ji Yao and Lu Changpeng, who appeared soon after, saw this, they were all astonished.

The next moment, the sword light flashed.

When it reappeared, it was already before Ji Yao and the others.

Upon seeing the Arctic Sword hanging above Lei Jun's head, Ji Yao's heart stirred, and he shifted his body to dodge.

However, as he moved aside, the Inner Shu Mountain cultivators behind him were exposed.

Fortunately, the silent Fengdu City seemed like a slumbering beast that had suddenly awoken. Thick black mist rose silently, like a beast rising from its sleep.

The Arctic Sword smashed into the black mist, and the raging Lei fire burned away the layers of mist, continuing on without stopping.

However, this slight obstruction gave Lu Changpeng and the others enough time to react as well, and they quickly dodged.

The seven-foot-long sword plunged into the pitch-black boulder on the city wall, and cracks immediately began spreading in all directions.

Ji Yao's eyes narrowed as he shouted out a command.

In the center of Fengdu City, the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell slowly rose into the air, its tolling resounding through the area.

The tattered Myriad Souls Banner still stood erect, fluttering silently.

Thick gray mist enveloped Fengdu City, spreading outwards towards the periphery.

Numerous Daoist banners stood erect within the gray mist, towering in all four directions.

A massive formation was unleashed!

The Grand Yin-Yang Nine Palaces Immortal Formation!

Unlike the formation they had unleashed in the Great Tang by borrowing the power of Yellow Spring, this formation was unleashed directly within Yellow Spring.

The waters of Wangchuan began to silently flow into the formation.

The gray mist churned, and the might of the formation grew more majestic and more violent.

Ji Yao did not turn back to look at the Arctic Sword embedded in the city wall.

With an odd gaze, he stared at Lei Jun, who was being engulfed by the formation: "We...are not meeting for the first time."

Lei Jun's expression was calm: "Back then, when the Wangchuan sank and you were expelled from Yellow Spring, my little sister was upset, and I was concerned as well. It's good to finally meet you all."

He looked around: "So you've made preparations."

His opponent was a Ninth Heaven expert of the Daoist Artifact Sect, and his comprehension was not ordinary.

After suffering a loss from the Yuan Magnetic Flying Sword, he would naturally ponder its principles.

Even if he could not replicate it, he would consider countermeasures.

At that moment, the tolling of the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell was constantly resounding, causing the accumulation of Yuan Magnetic Force in Lei Jun's Two Extremities Heavenly Yuan Law to slow down greatly, indirectly weakening the might of his Yuan Magnetic Flying Sword.

However, there was not a hint of joy in Ji Yao's heart.

Chen Donglou of Shu Mountain was Lei Jun of Dragon-Tiger Mountain!

That overwhelmingly powerful Yuan Magnetic Sword Art was not a technique of the Daoist Artifact Sect, but a divine ability of the Talisman Sect!

While Ji Yao had indeed prepared countermeasures against Chen Donglou, he knew full well that Lei Jun would definitely not be limited to Chen Donglou's capabilities!

And the strength that he had displayed in the Great Tang was far from his true power.

...No, even what they were witnessing at that moment, was that truly all that he had to offer?

Ji Yao suddenly noticed strange changes occurring in Lei Jun's body.

The three treasures of the Daoist Sect - the Heaven's Master Seal, Robe, and Sword - suddenly detached themselves from Lei Jun and floated upwards.

As the purple, golden, and cyan lights of the treasures shone brightly, they combined to form a massive, illusory altar.

The light of the three-layered altar turned white, illuminating Lei Jun.

Lei Jun's body was surrounded by his spiritual power, cloaked in a black and white Tai Chi diagram.

A smaller, pitch-black altar appeared before him.

Ji Yao's Divine River of the Underworld sword hung by his side, but it did not leave his grasp.

A sudden urge gripped him.

Run!

Turn and leave immediately!

Do not hesitate for a moment!

Even if it means abandoning the achievements of your life, including the Capital of Fengdu, the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell, and the Great Yin Right and Wrong Nine Palaces Formation!

As this thought arose, the black altar that Lei Jun controlled changed.

The altar formed by the three treasures of Heaven's Master reached to the heavens and penetrated the earth.

Even in the depths of the Underworld, surrounded by the Great Yin Right and Wrong Nine Palaces Formation, it still drew the spirits of all things within it.

In this moment, all things returned to three.

Then, through Lei Jun, a great deal of spiritual power was transformed from three to two.

And finally, through Lei Jun, it was transformed from two to one.

The black altar, like a folded formation map, suddenly unfolded and returned to its original state.

In the next moment, in the world of the Underworld, which had been a monotony of gray, other colors appeared.

Pure extremes of white and black.

The intertwining of black and white gave birth to a gigantic Tai Chi diagram that covered the four directions.

Not just one.

Three gigantic Tai Chi diagrams layered on top of each other, forming a peculiar three-layered formation. It was like a formless, three-layered altar.

Or perhaps, three layers of heaven, three worlds.

Within the formation, the three-layered white altar formed by the interlocking of the three treasures of Heaven's Master served as the eye of the formation.

Lei Jun stood on the altar, and as the altar flashed with light, the three gigantic Tai Chi diagrams that made up the formation began to rotate together.

Infinite clear qi spread in all four directions.

"This formation is called the Three Caverns, Three Heavens, Supreme Dragon and Tiger Immortal Formation." Lei Jun's voice resounded from within the formation.

The three-dimensional formation directly enveloped the Great Yin formation of the Li Shu Mountain Sect in the Underworld, along with the Capital of Fengdu.

The Three Caverns, Three Heavens, Supreme Dragon and Tiger Immortal Formation versus the Great Yin Right and Wrong Nine Palaces Formation!

The rotating Tai Chi diagrams were devoid of any hint of fire and smoke, yet they effortlessly parted the heavy layers of gray mist.

The gray mist churned and transformed, as if two worlds were overlapping and twisting.

But soon, they were torn apart by the black and white worlds of the three layers.

Then, like a grinding wheel, they began to crush the sturdy Capital of Fengdu!

The once silent Capital of Fengdu now seemed to have gained life, as black mist surged forth from within it.

Countless wailing faces appeared and disappeared in the black mist.

Countless clumps of flesh and blood swirled and flowed in the black mist.

Countless gray-white bones danced and fluttered in the black mist.

Lei Jun's expression was devoid of any emotion.

Under his control, the formation's offensive was fierce and relentless.

Although the three Tai Chi diagrams were shrinking, they resolutely crushed the Capital of Fengdu built by the Li Shu Mountain Sect.

The rugged and craggy black city crumbled, turning into black mist that billowed outwards.

But before it could spread, the Tai Chi diagrams continued to crush it, reducing it to nothingness.

The Yellow Springs and the River of Forgetfulness churned and roiled, but at this moment, they were suppressed by the Tai Chi diagrams.

Today, even if Ji Yao had the ability to trigger another great tide of the Yellow Springs, Lei Jun could still suppress it for a short while.

This duration was more than enough for him to accomplish his goal.

The formation's momentum was fierce, and it arrived and departed swiftly. Soon, the three Tai Chi diagrams shrunk and merged into one, covering and suppressing the First Treasure of the Underworld, the Five Declines Grand Dao Bell.

The tolling of the bell abruptly ceased.

The overflowing clear qi slashed like blades, cutting down Lu Changpeng, Fei Modao, Cao Hong, and the other Li Shu Mountain Sect cultivators like crops being harvested, leaving none alive aside from Lu Changpeng, who had reached the peak of the Eighth Heaven.

Ji Yao defended himself with the Myriad Bones Armor, and a single thought occupied his mind:

"...What kind of formation is this?!"

He did not have the time to ponder, as a purple sword light descended like a dragon or thunder, striking towards him.

The formation dissipated, and the three treasures of Heaven's Master returned to Lei Jun's body, empowering him once more.

Lei Jun's sword struck down, sweeping away the small number of survivors, including Lu Changpeng.

Ji Yao retreated towards the Myriad Souls Banner, and his Divine River of the Underworld Sword counterattacked, slicing towards Lei Jun.

Lei Jun's body was empowered by the Heaven's Master Robe, and with the further empowerment of the Heaven's Master Seal, the Nine Holes and Nine Lights of the Primordial Chaos mixed and churned, manifesting the Dragon and Tiger Seal. He directly blocked Ji Yao's sword.

The purple Heaven's Master Sword in his hand slashed once more, instantly severing the Divine River of the Underworld Sword.

Ji Yao's immortal soul was barely maintaining its human form, violently twisting and contorting as he hastily retreated into the Myriad Souls Banner, merging with it.

The boundless black mist spread, and the extremely Yin qi resurged.

Lei Jun pointed his Heaven's Master Sword diagonally upwards.

Above him, the three great Daoist Sect talismans converged.

The Thunder, Sun, and Pure Yang Daoist Sect Talismans.

The Yang Thunder Dragon, Yang Fire Tiger, and Pure Yang Thunder Dragon great daoist beings were thus formed.

A vast and majestic yang qi washed away all directions, as if a great sun had descended, causing the usually frigid Yellow Springs of the Underworld to exude a rare warmth at this moment.

Three Yangs bring prosperity!

Extremely majestic and grand!

The majestic and fiery power augmented the already fierce and sharp Heaven's Master Sword, transforming it into a flood of heavenly punishment that instantly cleaved through the boundless black mist, shattering the Li Shu Mountain Sect's treasure, the Myriad Souls Banner!

Ji Yao's shattered soul tumbled out.

Countless fragmented bone shards hastily gathered, barely forming a defense.

Lei Jun stepped forward with his sword, his expression cold as he watched those ashen-white bone shards.

The sword light flashed, and countless bone shards turned to ashes simultaneously.

Lei Jun's gaze followed the gray lines entangled around Ji Yao's remnant soul:

"The Wheel of Reincarnation turns, bringing endless entanglements that stretch on forever. But you need not worry about that."

Lei Jun raised his sword and brought it down, eradicating the remnant soul of the Li Shu Mountain Sect's Patriarch:

"You will not have a next life."

The Yellow Springs fell silent once more.

The River of Forgetfulness flowed once more.

Everything seemed to have returned to how it was, aside from the absence of the Li Shu Mountain Sect cultivators who had once dwelled here.

In the eternally frigid and desolate world, only Lei Jun's figure remained, standing quietly.

(End of Chapter)

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