Chapter 462: 461. Your Iron Wall Encirclement is Like a Sieve (Part 2)

Chapter 462: 461. Your Iron Wall Encirclement is Like a Sieve (Part 2)

After the Dharma wheel completely disappeared, he finally left, heading towards the core of Kongsang.

There, the battle had reached a fever pitch.

...

Present Han World.

Situated in the northern border, Kongsang Di Du's lineage master, Ke Lang, was originally in seclusion for cultivation.

But on this day, he suddenly felt a disturbance and decided to emerge from his seclusion.

"Kongsang is in turmoil, there's a chance to reopen it."

The elder Chen Xiao was surprised, "So sudden, is it because of internal chaos within Kongsang?"

Ke Lang pondered, "It's not clear yet, but it's very likely."

Chen Xiao wanted to speak but stopped.

With the Sorcerer King still alive, those who dare to challenge Kongsang must possess extraordinary cultivation and strength.

Even if two tigers were to fight, it's unlikely that the people of Di Du would have the opportunity to take advantage and return to Kongsang.

Ke Lang couldn't help but think of this possibility.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke again, "Contact Emperor Tang and the Celestial Masters of Dragon Tiger Mountain."

Chen Xiao asked, "Master, do you intend to follow the example of the Nine Li people of Di Hai?"

Ke Lang replied, "The world is unpredictable, we can only take things one step at a time."

Chen Xiao inquired, "What about the Sumeru side in the west?"

In the previous battle, Kongsang Di Du had successfully besieged Kongsang Tianjing with the help of experts from the Sumeru Treasure Department led by Fanta Tuo himself, completely crippling their opponent.

The two sides had maintained contact since then.

However, both Ke Lang and the other powerful sorcerers of Kongsang Di Du still held reservations about the Sumeru Buddhist Sect.

The news of the Sumeru Buddhist Sect converting members from other lineages had caught the attention of Ke Lang, Chen Xiao, and other powerful sorcerers.

"For now, let's put the Western Buddhist Sect aside, as the situation might be related to them."

Ke Lang spoke, "Although the situation is unclear, this opportunity is rare. I will attempt to reopen the Void Gateway to Kongsang, and I'll leave the communication to you."

Chen Xiao agreed, "Yes, Master."

After bidding farewell to Ke Lang, she instructed the capable members of Di Du to gather information about the Sumeru Buddhist Sect's movements, while she herself hurried to Dragon Tiger Mountain in the Present Han World.

The Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon Tiger Mountain in the Great Han received Chen Xiao.

Zhuo Bao Jie, Fu Yuzhou, and Ma Yuzhou immediately sent a message to their master, Zhuo Bao Jie.

Lei Jun, who was in the Two Jin World, received the news and contacted Tang Xiaotang in the Former Song World. After gathering all the information, it wasn't difficult to guess that the Sumeru Buddhist Sect, the Nihility, and the Golden Khanate had joined forces to attack Kongsang.

Golden Khan Ang Qin Fu was undoubtedly seeking a foothold in the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

Since they had reached an agreement, the Nihility's Kunpeng Demon Sage was unlikely to be fighting for the demons to reclaim Kongsang.

It seemed more likely that their target was a certain existence or treasure in Kongsang.

As for the Wise Wisdom Venerable, it was hard to tell if he would gain anything beyond strengthening his alliance with Ang Qin Fu.

The Sorcerer King, who had suffered consecutive setbacks, needed time to recuperate, and even with the home-field advantage, it would be difficult to fight against three opponents alone.

The Wise Wisdom Venerable and his group had been preparing for a long time.

In the Former Song World, they had cleared the area, cutting off all communication.

In the Present Han World, there didn't seem to be any significant movements, but it was rumored that the Jinwang Xiang Zhen of the Great Han Dynasty had recently visited the Vajra Temple to offer incense and worship the Buddha, indicating that they were also prepared for emergencies.

Similarly, in the Two Jin World, the Sumeru Buddhist Sect and the Vajra Temple in the Northern Jin Dynasty must have made their own preparations.

Upon hearing that the lineage master of Kongsang Di Du, Ke Lang, had begun preparations to reopen the Void Gateway to Kongsang in the Present Han World, Lei Jun's mind raced with various thoughts.

At that moment, the glowing sphere in his consciousness lit up again.

As the sphere glowed, words quickly appeared:

"One hand becomes a Buddha, one hand wields a slaughtering blade, the western wind meets the eastern waves, and fate is self-determined."

Accompanying the glowing sphere were three fortunes:

"Middle-Upper Fortune: At sunset, head to the Black Ocean Island in the Eastern Sea of Southern Jin. There's a chance to obtain a third-grade opportunity. The ocean waves may bring subsequent cause and effect, which should be resolved with caution. Auspicious."

"Middle-Upper Fortune: Before sunset, go to the Sea Valley in Kongsang. There's a chance to obtain a third-grade opportunity. The waves may bring subsequent cause and effect, which should be resolved with caution. Auspicious."

"Middle-Lower Fortune: Travel through the Qinghe Grassland in the Great Han's northern border to reach Kongsang. There's a major risk, possibly encountering a life-threatening situation. Exercise extreme caution. Inauspicious."

Lei Jun's attention was first drawn to the Middle-Lower Fortune.

The Qinghe Grassland in the Great Han's northern border... The people of Kongsang Di Du were currently in the Great Han's northern border.

Could the suitable location for Ke Lang, the lineage master of Di Du, to reopen the Void Gateway to Kongsang be the Qinghe Grassland?

A description of major risks and possible life-threatening situations was something Lei Jun rarely encountered these days.

Previously, the Sumeru Treasure Department had assisted Kongsang Di Du, and if they were secretly colluding, were they setting a trap for Lei Jun in the Qinghe Grassland?

Or perhaps, Ke Lang and the others from Di Du were unaware that it might be a trap.

Based on the preparations made by the Wise Wisdom Venerable in the Former Song World, they shouldn't have overlooked Ke Lang and the uncertain situation of Peng Yushan in the Present Han World... Lei Jun speculated.

"The situation is unclear, and there might be dangers. Don't get involved without my permission."

As Lei Jun pondered, he sent a message to Zhuo Bao Jie, "This matter involves the Jade Purity Miro Heaven of our sect in Sappho. I'll handle this side first before going there."

Zhuo Bao Jie agreed immediately.

Lei Jun then contacted Tang Xiaotang and Emperor Tang Zhang Wantong, "Intruders have entered Kongsang. At least three parties can be confirmed: the Sumeru Buddhist Sect, the Nihility, and the Golden Khanate."

Tang Xiaotang's voice was filled with laughter, "I'm almost at the entrance to Kongsang."

Lei Jun said, "According to the information we have, the Sea Valley in Kongsang might be an important location. Little Senior Sister, why don't you try your luck? But this information hasn't been further verified, so be careful."

"Understood, I'll go in and check the situation first." Tang Xiaotang casually replied, "I've never been to Kongsang before."

Tang Wantong, who was in Datong, instructed the Tang family members to respond to Kongsang Di Du, "Leave this matter to the several Immortals of Dragon Tiger Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Ke Lang, the lineage master of Kongsang Di Du, couldn't help but slow down his actions.

In the Han World.

Lei Jun was currently looking at two medium-high-grade divination slips, feeling perplexed.

The second divination slip was related to Kongsang, which was fine.

However, the first divination slip was about this world, and he couldn't figure out its implications.

Lei Jun pondered as he shifted his position, moving eastward.

Although his current cultivation was profound, there was still a limit to the observation range of the Jade Purity Heaven Wheel Mirror.

This time, when he came to the Two Jin World, he brought along the Jade Purity Heaven Wheel Mirror.

The Jade Purity Heaven Wheel Mirror was already in the sky, continuously shifting eastward, acting as a relay, allowing Lei Jun to maintain his vision over the distant Eastern Ocean despite being inland.

However, it took him more effort to identify which island was the Black Ocean Island mentioned in the divination slip.

Upon finding the Black Ocean Island, at first glance, it seemed ordinary, just a desolate island.

But as Lei Jun's Jade Purity Heaven Wheel Mirror focused its light, he gradually discerned the situation.

The desolate island seemed to be concealed by mirages and illusions.

Lei Jun observed that it seemed to be the work of the Buddhist Department, specifically the Sappho Buddhist Department.

Due to the distance being too far, the Jade Purity Heaven Wheel Mirror couldn't see through it at the moment.

At the same time, the opponent's methods were also quite profound.

If the observation was too blatant, it might alert the monks in that area.

But why was the Sappho Buddhist Department doing this in the Black Ocean Island, and what kind of three-grade opportunity was there? Lei Jun initially suspected it might be related to the Jade Purity Miro Heaven.

However, according to his estimation, a place like the Jade Purity Miro Heaven was more likely to be a two-grade opportunity.

The current three-grade opportunity was hard to judge its origin.

But since he and Xu Yuanzhen had already dismantled the Southern Jin Xitian, and with the friendly interactions with Venerable Puguang himself, Lei Jun wondered if the Sappho Buddhist Department still had the mind to make small moves elsewhere.

Such an unusual situation made it hard for Lei Jun not to think more about it.

He first notified Xu Yuanzhen, mentioning that his Jade Purity Heaven Wheel Mirror had unintentionally discovered some suspicious traces.

At this moment, Xu Yuanzhen was researching the Sappho world itself, and even Kongsang, and seemed somewhat absent-minded: "You can notify Wang Guiyuan to come and take a look."

"Master Brother doesn't plan to come."

Lei Jun said, "This time, you, me, and Little Senior Sister have all come out, and even Her Majesty the Empress will make an appearance. Master Brother's intention is that the Great Tang World and related areas will seem too empty.

He's afraid of the one-in-a-million chance, so he chose to stay in the Great Tang to assist Master."

"It's just laziness." Xu Yuanzhen casually commented, "Last time when Luo Yuan invaded, he happened to rely on his ability to open Luo Yuan or the Avici in the human realm?

Lei Jun: "I also hope it won't come to that, so I can't let Ang Qinfu and them succeed in Kongsang."

Xu Yuanzhen: "Has Xiaotang and Zhang Wantong arrived in Kongsang?"

Lei Jun: "They're already there."

He wasn't in a hurry in the Two Jin World, because under the thorough cleanup by the Wise Wisdom Venerable, the iron wall encirclement had already sprung many leaks, like a sieve.

In the Song World.

From this perspective, the Kongsang gateway had already disappeared.

At this location, a figure suddenly appeared.

An elderly Taoist priest in a black and white robe, with white hair and a childlike face, exuded an air of immortality.

He looked around, and a mischievous smile appeared on his face.

Then, the old Taoist's figure began to change.

From Zheng Chen, the Grand Elder of the Pure Yang Palace in the Song Dynasty, he transformed into the appearance of Tang Xiaotang, the elder of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

Next, Tang Xiaotang, full of enthusiasm, raised her hand and pointed into the air.

It was as if an invisible force gathered at her fingertip, and then expanded outward, causing the void to tremble.

The Kongsang gateway had just been sealed not long ago, and now the interior of Kongsang was once again in turmoil. For cultivators skilled in spatial changes, there were still traces to follow.

But because it was personally sealed by the Wise Wisdom Venerable, it was not easy to reopen.

However, it couldn't stop Tang Xiaotang.

She wasn't a Cosmic Immortal Body, but after ascending the Mystic Bridge and combining it with the Origin Pearl, her divine abilities were far beyond what they used to be.

The scene of opening the Earth Sea from the Returning Origin Cave seemed to reappear.

In the central region of Kongsang, the battle situation had already become clear.

In a three-on-one situation, the Shaman King of Kongsang, despite having the home field advantage, was still struggling, and defeat was imminent.

The Wise Wisdom Venerable manifested the Great Sun Buddha's Teaching Order, with the Unmoving Wisdom King form, having three eyes, holding a rope in his left hand and a sword in his right.

He swung his right-hand sword, and the flames of anger spread, as if cutting through some invisible obstacle.

Then, he raised the long rope in his left hand, aiming it at the Shaman King of Kongsang himself.

But at this moment, the Wise Wisdom Venerable's heart suddenly stirred.

The gateway to the void leading from the Song World to Kongsang, which he had personally sealed, seemed to have been opened by someone? The Wise Wisdom Venerable didn't show any regret.

He only cared about who this sudden opponent was.

With such a character breaking in from the cleared Song World, was there a loophole there?!

It was unlikely for a powerful cultivator from the Great Tang to come from the Earth Sea in time.

And, no relevant news has been received either...

Venerable Wise Wisdom was filled with doubts, and as he was on guard, he was slightly negligent regarding the Sorcerer King of Kongsang. His left hand's long rope missed its target.

After a moment, Venerable Wise Wisdom seemed to sense something, and the three eyes of the Unmoving Wisdom King turned in unison.

There, a golden ocean spread out, with a golden divine boat sailing upon it, riding the wind and breaking the waves, approaching this place.

Seeing the woman standing at the bow of the boat, Venerable Wise Wisdom's eyes flickered continuously:

"Has the female benefactor arrived in this world long ago?"

On the Pure Yang Boat, Tang Xiaotang stood with her hands on her hips and laughed, "Surprised?"

She was greeted by a dazzling Buddha's radiance.

The Buddha's light seemed to ignite, and in an instant, it vanished, giving way to a towering rage fire that burned fiercely, transforming into a colorless, transparent sea of flames that spread in all directions.

The golden Pure Yang Sea helped Tang Xiaotang isolate the enemy outside.

Through Sumeru Vajra Department's Master, Kalatong, and the former Sumeru Lotus Department's Master, Zongga, Tang Xiaotang had encountered many with similar supernatural powers.

But the source of this raging rage fire's power was far beyond that of Kalatong and Zongga.

The power of the sea of flames surpassed the combined might of many Ninth Heaven powerhouses wielding the Bright King's Divine Sword, and under their siege from all sides, ordinary Ninth Heaven cultivators would be instantly reduced to ashes. Yet, someone had broken through this defense.

The colorless, transparent rage fire, at this moment, was continuously burning away the golden Pure Yang Sea, and it further contracted, surrounding and attempting to invade the Pure Yang Boat and Tang Xiaotang herself.

Tang Xiaotang giggled, her mood unaffected.

The pure golden thunder fire around her body automatically disappeared.

In its place was a seemingly transparent and ethereal, formless, and intangible ethereal airflow.

As this ethereal airflow spread in all directions, it seemed to dispel all things, returning everything to the void.

The vast ocean of raging rage fire surrounding her instantly could no longer approach Tang Xiaotang.

Tang Xiaotang, who had already ascended the Mystic Bridge with the Five Qi, did not rely on the Mystic Bridge to cross over the sea of raging rage fire.

She raised her hand and lightly tapped.

The surrounding primordial breath that formed the Primordial Sea around her suddenly contracted, as if returning to a single point.

Then, this point suddenly expanded and spread out in all directions.

Compared to before, the Primordial Pearl's manifestation was even more graceful and domineering.

The changes were not only due to Tang Xiaotang's personal cultivation realm improvement but also because she had further refined her Primordial Dao Body and Primordial Pearl's divine scroll.

Compared to before, this supernatural power's divine scroll had become even more powerful.

The Primordial Pearl's expanding force swept away everything in the four directions.

Even the seemingly endless rage fire, although not extinguished, was pushed to the side, unable to surround Tang Xiaotang again.

The tall female crown, dressed in purple-gold Daoist robes, then strolled out of the colorless sea of flames with her hands behind her back, unhurried.

Venerable Wise Wisdom looked at Tang Xiaotang, and as his thoughts flashed, he communicated with the outside world of Kongsang.

He wanted to confirm if the Ground Sea had reopened and if there were other Great Tang cultivators who had come besides Tang Xiaotang.

As long as the Ground Sea had not reopened, the demons and humans outside Kongsang would immediately seal off the gateway to the former Song World, leaving only Tang Xiaotang as an unexpected variable, and there was still something that could be done.

There was no need to worry about the Present Han World.

Unfortunately, the Sutra Wheel could not be used on the gateway to the former Song World.

The Sutra Wheel was something Venerable Wise Wisdom had prepared for several years based on his initial findings regarding Kongsang, and he had also invited Golden Khan Ang Qinfu and Kunpeng Demon Sage to assist in its creation. It was specifically prepared for the people of Kongsang's Celestial Capital and Earthly Capital who were opening a void gateway in the Present Han World.

With targeted efforts, its power was extraordinary.

Although the Sumeru Treasure Department had helped the Kongsang Sorcery Sect in the Present Han World, Venerable Wise Wisdom also anticipated that they would not trust the Sumeru Sect and would more likely seek other helpers to reopen the gateway to Kongsang.

Now, it remained to be seen if they would seek help from Great Tang cultivators.

...

In one of the Nine Heavens, Datong.

Empress Zhang Wantong was dressed casually, appearing relaxed.

Standing before her were two people, both wearing Sorcery Sect attire.

One of them was the visiting Kongsang Earthly Capital's Master, Ke Lang.

The other was the former Han Emperor, Xiang Chengyuan.

Xiang Chengyuan had never imagined such a meeting between the rulers of two great empires.

But over the years, he had calmed his mind, and facing Empress Zhang Wantong, he remained as composed as ever.

His former ambitions and aspirations had brought him misfortune, leading to his current situation.

And for him, this outcome was already a great blessing in life.

Thus, he had put aside his past ambitions.

The only thing that slightly concerned Xiang Chengyuan was that Empress Zhang Wantong, though dignified, seemed more like a scholar than a ruler.

The former Han Emperor now appeared no different from a great sorcerer.

The former Tang Emperor also seemed like a learned Confucian scholar.

But a great sorcerer was still a sorcerer of the human realm.

The Confucian scholar, however, seemed to transcend the human world.

"This trip has been a hardship for Elder Xiang," Zhang Wantong said calmly.

Xiang Chengyuan composed himself, "I am willing to lend you a helping hand."

He turned to Ke Lang beside him, "Please, Master Ke."

"Please," said Ke Lang, the master of Kongsang's Earthly Capital, with a calm expression.

Even within the Earthly Capital lineage, very few knew that Xiang Chengyuan was still alive.

Those currently attacking Kongsang were also unaware.

And Xiang Chengyuan, due to the former Kongsang Sorcerer King, could communicate with Kongsang during this turmoil.

However, he couldn't open a void gateway at will.

...But sending a small number of people through was possible.

And the person he was about to help travel to Kongsang was none other than the already-enlightened immortal expert, Empress Zhang Wantong.

The Thunder Sound Temple's plans were indeed in motion... Ke Lang thought.

It was Lei Jun who had secretly invited Xiang Chengyuan to the Great Tang.

And it was this Thunder Sound Temple that then introduced Xiang Chengyuan to meet with Zhang Wantong in Datong.

(End of Chapter)

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