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Chapter 573: The Main Array, Breaking the Nine Transformations Palace's Barrier
Chapter 573: The Main Array, Breaking the Nine Transformations Palace's Barrier
Huang Kui's reaction upon stepping onto the stone platform was similar to Meng Xinghe's.
This time, Chu Ning remained silent.
Huang Kui noticed that Meng Xinghe was meditating, showing no intention of taking action.
Naturally, he wouldn't provoke them.
After all, in a one-on-one situation, with his current state of high energy consumption, he had no confidence in defeating even one of them.
So, he found a spot and started meditating as well.
Soon after, several other Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators ascended the stone platform one after another.
Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao, whether intentionally or not, arrived together.
The two of them were the last to step onto the stone platform.
Seeing that the Heaven's First Sect and Demon Vortex Sect had taken their respective positions, and Chu Ning was sitting calmly and unharmed, the two exchanged a glance.
Then, they walked towards Huang Kui and Meng Xinghe.
After ascending the stone steps, the two Longsky Pavilion Cultivators became even more convinced that the Cangxuan Sacred Turtle was with Chu Ning.
Otherwise, with Chu Ning's cultivation level, how could he have climbed the stone platform with such ease?
They all knew how challenging it was, and the immense magical power consumption they had endured.
At one point, they almost tumbled down the steps due to the overwhelming suppression.
Just like now, their magical power had been drained to its limit.
They were about to meditate to replenish their energy.
At this moment, Meng Xinghe's voice suddenly rang out.
"Now that everyone is here, fellow cultivators, you should all have recovery spirit herbs on you. Don't hide them.
Let's activate the array and break the barrier! The longer we wait, the more complications may arise."
With the arrival of Fan Zeixian and Lu Xuedao, Huang Kui's confidence soared.
Hearing Meng Xinghe speak, Huang Kui casually glanced at Chu Ning.
"Fellow Meng, do you mean that the three of us should work together?"
This person had some connection with Dantai Ze, and Chu Ning had just used the Primordial Fire Lotus.
Huang Kui, having climbed the stone platform alone, still harbored resentment.
Meng Xinghe, understanding Huang Kui's implication, responded:
"What's the matter, Fellow Huang? Do you have the confidence to break through this Nine Transformations Palace's barrier without relying on the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Kui's eyebrows twitched slightly, but he remained silent.
Meng Xinghe continued:
"Fellow cultivators, is there anyone who doesn't know how to activate the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation?"
Seeing no response, Meng Xinghe added:
"Then let's begin!"
Thus, the group stood up and slowly approached the main gate.
Only Chu Ning remained motionless.
Meng Xinghe, noticing this, spoke up:
"Fellow Chu?"
Chu Ning, still seated with his legs crossed, calmly scanned the group with his eyes and said:
"I'm not sure if I should join forces with you all.
Who knows if, as soon as we start breaking the array, someone will turn against me.
With your numbers and strength, I'm no match for you."
Meng Xinghe's expression remained unchanged as he heard these words, and he replied:
"Fellow Chu, as you said, there's no grudge between you and the Heaven's First Sect.
Since it was just a misunderstanding earlier, I, Meng Xinghe, as the Grand Elder of the Heaven's First Sect, guarantee that we won't take action against you."
"I trust Fellow Meng's words," Chu Ning said.
His gaze then shifted to Huang Kui, Fan Zeixian, and Lu Xuedao.
"But these fellow cultivators, I'm not so sure about.
Isn't that right, Fellow Fan, Fellow Lu?"
Hearing this, Meng Xinghe's eyes turned to Huang Kui and the others.
Huang Kui gave a cold hum, while Lu Xuedao laughed and said:
"Fellow Chu, it seems you still hold a grudge about what happened in the Northern Frostland.
But don't blame us, fellow cultivator. After all, you were only at the Core Formation stage back then, so how could we have treated you politely?
In fact, Longsky Pavilion itself has no grudge against you. You've also cultivated in Ice Island Immortal City for quite some time.
As for Dantai Ze..."
At this point, Lu Xuedao paused.
"You've been in the Northern Frostland for many years, so you should know the relationship between us.
We came to the Skylid Continent together, and we do look out for each other. But as for seeking revenge on behalf of the other, Lu doesn't need to do that."
Meng Xinghe's gaze now rested on Huang Kui.
"What do you say, Fellow Huang?"
"Since Lu Xuedao has said so, Huang has no objections," Huang Kui said coldly.
Meng Xinghe nodded and said:
"Fellow Chu, these fellow cultivators have promised not to take action against you.
You should feel at ease now."
Chu Ning shook his head again.
"Words are not enough. Even if they promise now, who knows what will happen after breaking the barrier?
"Upon hearing Chu Ning's words, Meng Xinghe's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he asked, "How do you intend to proceed, Fellow Daoist Chu?"
"According to the rules, it should be first come, first served, right?" Chu Ning spoke calmly.
"If you want to break the formation and enter first, then let me be the main array controller, and I'll enter after the restriction is lifted."
As soon as Chu Ning finished speaking, the expressions of the surrounding cultivators changed slightly.
Huang Kui couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
"You were indeed the first to step onto this platform, but you shouldn't misjudge the situation."
"Is that so?" Chu Ning also responded with a cold snort.
In the next moment, his figure flashed, and before anyone could react, he had already reached the stone steps.
At the same time, he extended both palms, each holding a Primordial Fire Lotus.
This scene caused the faces of the Nascent Soul Cultivators present to change dramatically.
Almost everyone immediately activated their magical treasures in preparation for defense.
Having just witnessed the power of the Primordial Fire Lotus, none of the cultivators dared to face this attack with bare hands.
Before anyone could speak, Chu Ning spoke again, "If you all truly disregard the rules, then I have no choice but to play the game of 'Both Die in the Net'.
Once I enter these stone steps, I wonder which fellow cultivator is confident enough to catch up with me.
And if I, Chu, were to guard the Ascension Platform below, could you all still wait for other cultivators to arrive?"
Upon hearing Chu Ning's words, everyone's hearts sank.
Although Chu Ning's words were not polite, they had to admit that if Chu Ning were to guard the stone steps and launch the Primordial Fire Lotus attack, no cultivator would be able to break through.
Meng Xinghe gave Chu Ning a deep look.
Initially, he had thought that Chu Ning's powerful attack was borrowed from some kind of secret technique.
But now, seeing the two Primordial Fire Lotuses in Chu Ning's hands, with his extensive knowledge, he could tell that this was a secret technique cultivated by Chu Ning himself.
He couldn't help but be astonished.
For a Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator to be able to continuously unleash such attacks in a short time was truly inconceivable.
Despite his thoughts, Meng Xinghe's heart stirred slightly.
"Although the Demon Vortex Sect has just lost a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, in a three-on-four situation, our side doesn't have the advantage.
It might be better to let this Chu fellow take the lead.
After all, the Nine Transformations Palace doesn't necessarily benefit the first one who enters."
As this thought flashed through his mind, Meng Xinghe slowly spoke, "Fellow Daoist Chu, it's better to retract your threatening words. Do you really think we'll let you manipulate us?"
As he spoke, Meng Xinghe's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
The might of the Grand Elder of Heaven's First Sect was undeniable at this moment.
Just as everyone thought Meng Xinghe was about to take action, he suddenly changed his tone.
"However, I don't agree with your accusation that we don't follow the rules.
The four sects, three schools, and two palaces have been able to stand on the Skylid Continent for tens of thousands of years and earn the respect of cultivators from all directions precisely because we adhere to the rules and order."
After saying this, Meng Xinghe turned to Huang Kui.
"Fellow Daoist Huang, since this Fellow Daoist Chu did arrive here before us, why don't we let him take the lead and enter first?"
Huang Kui saw that Meng Xinghe had gone around in circles only to say this, and he couldn't help but secretly laugh.
"Old fox!"
He could also guess Meng Xinghe's thoughts, and after pondering for a moment, Huang Kui nodded.
"I have no objections!"
As long as Meng Xinghe and the others weren't allowed to enter first, if Chu Ning gained any benefits inside, they could always take them by force later.
Even though Chu Ning had just displayed strength far beyond that of an ordinary cultivator, he was still just one person.
If it came to a fight, Huang Kui truly didn't believe that their larger numbers wouldn't prevail.
Seeing that neither side had any objections, Chu Ning flashed and arrived in front of the restriction at the entrance.
The two Primordial Fire Lotuses now revolved around him, serving as a deterrent to both sides.
Meng Xinghe and Huang Kui didn't say anything further.
All eyes were now on Chu Ning.
Although he was only at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul, his displayed cultivation strength was comparable to that of a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.
The combined power of the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation didn't concern them.
However, according to custom, whoever took the lead in the formation would naturally provide the array tools.
Both Meng Xinghe and Huang Kui had brought the array tools for the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation in their spirit bags.
But neither of them showed any intention of taking them out, clearly intending to make things difficult for Chu Ning.
At this moment, both of them were thinking the same thing.
Since you insist on taking charge of the main array, let's see if you can deliver.
Just as they were waiting for Chu Ning to speak, they saw him take out a set of array tools from his spirit bag.
It was an Eight Trigrams plate and nine law banners.
"I happen to have a set of tools for the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation here. Fellow cultivators, take a look. If there are no issues, let's use this set."
As he spoke, Chu Ning handed the formation disk and banners to Meng Xinghe.
Meng Xinghe glanced at them, and a hint of strangeness appeared on his face. He then passed the disk and banners to Huang Kui.
Huang Kui took a look and immediately returned them to Chu Ning.
Both of them were knowledgeable, and after scanning the array tools with their divine sense, they realized that this set was extraordinary.
So, they were somewhat surprised.
Seeing that the two had examined the array tools, Chu Ning didn't say much more. He held the formation disk and stood at the forefront.
The rest of the group positioned themselves accordingly, forming the Eight Trigrams array with Chu Ning.
At this moment, Chu Ning executed a series of hand seals, causing white lights to flash on the formation disk. He then tossed the disk with one hand, and it landed in the center of the group.
Chu Ning held a main banner in one hand and continuously executed a hand seal.
The main banner trembled with waves of magical power.
Seeing Chu Ning's skilled manipulation of the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation, Meng Xinghe and Huang Kui couldn't help but take another look.
Although the Eight Trigrams Void-Breaking Formation was extremely common on the Skylid Continent, it required eight cultivators of equal strength to drive it simultaneously, and it was often the larger sects that studied it more.
For a wandering cultivator like Chu Ning, they actually studied it less.
But now, not only did Chu Ning casually take out the array tools, but he also drove the array with great proficiency.
They could naturally guess that Chu Ning's attainments in formations were not weak.
Just as they were thinking this, the main banner in Chu Ning's hand suddenly soared and flew, landing in the center of the Eight Trigrams formation disk with a glow.
The next moment, Chu Ning's magical power surged into the smaller banner in his other hand.
He then reached out and tossed it again, and the banner flew and landed on one corner of the formation disk.
Seeing this, the rest of the group didn't say much. They channeled their magical power into their banners, and one by one, the banners landed on the formation disk.
As they sensed the fluctuations of magical power on Chu Ning's banner, although it was not as strong as Meng Xinghe, Huang Kui, and Fan Zeixian's, it was on par with the other four.
The gazes of the cultivators towards Chu Ning became even more peculiar.
Chu Ning, however, paid no attention to their stares.
As the eight banners took their positions, Chu Ning quickly executed a hand seal.
Instantly, the glow and magical power from the eight banners flowed towards the main banner along the formation disk.
The next moment, the glow from the eight banners disappeared, and the main banner in Chu Ning's hand was now surrounded by a dazzling glow.
The entire formation disk flew and landed in Chu Ning's hand.
The formation disk and the eight banners flashed and disappeared, leaving only the main banner in Chu Ning's grasp.
"Quickly!"
As Chu Ning waved his hand, the main banner flew out of his hand and shot towards the front gate.
"Pop!"
Accompanied by a light sound, ripples appeared on the gate's barrier.
The next moment, the main banner flew back, and the ancient gate in front of them opened directly.
Chu Ning didn't hesitate at all. As the main banner flew back, he had already flown forward.
He caught the banner in mid-air and, in a flash, entered the palace through the opened gate.
Seeing this, the other cultivators also flew in one by one.
As they entered, Chu Ning's divine sense quickly scanned the palace and landed on an altar in one of the palace halls.
On the altar were two objects: a clear crystal and a pitch-black hammer.
Chu Ning's divine sense swept over these two items, and he immediately sensed that the clear crystal had no restrictions, while the pitch-black hammer was covered by a barrier.
Without hesitation, as Chu Ning flew forward, he reached out and grabbed the clear crystal.
By the time Meng Xinghe and the others entered, Chu Ning had already grasped the clear crystal.
Feeling the abundant heavenly energy within it, Chu Ning's heart filled with joy, and he quickly put it into his spirit bag.
(End of Chapter)
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