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Chapter 704: All of You, Come Forward
Chapter 704: All of You, Come Forward
The Beiliu Riverbank was bustling with a crowd of people.
This river, which spanned the wilderness, was a necessary path for the transmission of the True Scripture. With the Luohan's leg strength, crossing this river was almost like stepping into the Shengchao.
Otherwise, it would give people the feeling that even within the Shengchao, there was no longer any sense of security.
"So many people?"
Two streaks of light flashed into the crowd, and Hongjing was a little surprised as he looked around. Even he had not expected that this news, once spread, would attract so many cultivators to gather.
Aside from the familiar faces from the Sanzhen Sect, even many scattered cultivators who had no involvement in this matter came to watch the spectacle.
They may not know about the great catastrophe, but they could definitely sense the tension in the atmosphere and thus perceive the competition between the cultivators and that group of practitioners.
Tian Dong Xianzi bowed slightly to the side.
Jinlei Dao Ren, along with several fellow disciples, returned the gesture, saying, "The Xianzi is here too."
"Come and take a look."
Tian Dong Xianzi smiled faintly. She didn't want to get involved in this matter, but after being in seclusion for so long, it was still very necessary to take this opportunity to see the progress of her peers and have a clear understanding.
"Tian Dong has heard of the great Taiyu Danhuang of the Guimai, but I wonder if there's a chance to meet him today?"
Upon hearing this, Jinlei slowly shook his head, "The Danhuang has other matters to attend to and is not destined to be part of today's situation. I, Shenxu Mountain, am also just here to take a look."
"That's a bit of a pity."
Tian Dong Xianzi's words were not just a polite remark; a clear hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
This was a great opportunity.
With his presence, the other Tianjiao would inevitably reveal their full abilities, showcasing their true strength without reservation.
"He's here."
Just then, Jinlei Dao Ren suddenly retracted his gaze and looked towards the horizon.
When it came to the battle between fourth-grade cultivators, even as spectators, it was impossible to truly approach the scene.
After all, who knew if you were really just standing on the sidelines or plotting to take advantage of the situation like a fisherman amidst the fighting of the avocet and the clam?
As soon as one entered the situation, they would inevitably be calculated by the others involved.
As the words fell, a divine glow appeared in everyone's eyes.
In the distance, at the edge of the vast sky, gentle rays of light gradually drew closer, and that was the aura emanating from the True Scripture! Following this trend, within half a day, those Luohans would cross the Beiliu River.
"..."
At this moment, even the aged Jinlei Dao Ren slightly held his breath.
Under normal circumstances, today's situation would have included him, but he had temporarily hidden his sharp edge to make way for Tian Dan.
But as a cultivator, how could he remain unmoved by this scene?
Those monks would definitely not walk so smoothly and calmly towards him.
It was as if they were validating his guess.
In an instant, eight streaks of light suddenly appeared in the sky, dazzling and brilliant, each emitting a shocking aura as they rushed towards that ten-thousand-foot ray of light!
Among them, the most eye-catching was the first black-gold flame, which didn't require divine light to cover one's eyes. Many cultivators by the Beiliu River could see that faint black glow with their naked eyes.
At the same time, that ray of light finally stopped its approach towards the Divine State.
...
The lotus platform served as the base, and the carriage, surrounded by seven mountains and seven seas, suddenly stopped.
In front, the Suan Ni and Benlang Luohans, who were clearing the way, quietly released their embracing arms, and the fierce beasts under them slightly lowered their bodies, emitting intimidating low roars.
The White Elephant and Fierce Lion Luohans still held up the carriage, but they turned their gazes upwards.
However, to seize this True Scripture, one must first pass the test of the Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang.
"..."
The majestic figure seated cross-legged in the precious carriage finally opened his eyes slowly.
And at the moment he opened his eyes, eight figures suddenly tore through the sky, rushing forward violently and then suspending themselves in the surroundings, blocking the path ahead.
Shen Yi's expression remained calm, but he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
If they didn't come soon, he would truly be unable to hold back from taking action.
After all, he had just spent a great deal to make way for Tian Dan.
The cost of the Demon Lifespan hadn't even been recovered yet, and he couldn't just watch as the True Scripture was delivered to the Shengchao. By then, the demons wouldn't even need to invade; the Shengchao's internal chaos would start on its own.
But if he took direct action, there would be no excuse to cover it up.
With his understanding of the Great Teaching, these Sanzhen Sect members would most likely not allow the Putidao to take the lead.
These scapegoats had finally arrived.
"Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang?"
As Shen Yi looked towards the crowd, these Tianjiao, who had rushed over, were also observing the enormous figure seated high above the mountains and seas.
In the realm of the renowned Three Thousand Tribulations, the perfect fruit position was indeed well-deserved of its fame.
But today, even if it wasn't him, even if the Golden Toad himself were here, this palanquin wouldn't be able to cross the Beiliu River.
"Put down the palanquin."
The bearded man slowly took a step forward, looking down at the many Arhats below.
The four Arhats carrying the palanquin didn't react.
He extended his palm, and a small, exquisite seal appeared in his hand, as translucent as an ice sculpture.
"I told you to let them put down the palanquin!"
If it was a battle of spells, then fight properly and don't leave any room for retreat, like trying to escape with the palanquin beforehand.
Accompanied by a stern rebuke, the small seal suddenly flew out and slammed into the ground with a loud crash.
At the same time, dense array patterns quickly spread out, and the cold intent turned into a raging blizzard in the blink of an eye, ravaging everything in sight and covering everything with mysterious ice.
Dozens of thick ice chains suddenly shot up from the ground, like giant pythons taking flight, swiftly binding the limbs and bodies of the eight Arhats, and the chill of the mysterious ice enveloped them, leaving a thin layer of frost on their radiant golden bodies.
These ice chains divided into three again, tightly wrapping around the entire Lotus Platform palanquin, and then climbed onto the body of the Mingwang between the mountains and seas.
For a formation like this, one needed to be flexible and adjust the formation at any time.
But like the bearded man, who threw out a small seal and then stood by idly, it was highly likely that it wasn't his own ability but a formation treasure bestowed by his sect.
The terrifying Jie Force contained within these mysterious ice also indirectly proved this point.
"If you won't drink the wine I offer, then drink the penalty wine."
The bearded man gave a cold laugh and placed his palm on the storage artifact again.
"..."
Shen Yi slightly lowered his eyes, looking at the mysterious ice that had already wrapped around his golden body, and casually shook his shoulders.
In an instant, a continuous cracking sound filled the air! All the ice chains shattered, and even the mysterious ice covering the ground showed cracks, spreading across the entire ice surface at a speed invisible to the naked eye.
Boom! In the next moment, it was as if the earth had shattered, and countless ice crystals flew everywhere.
The small seal sitting in the center of the formation began to tremble violently and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, it exploded into pieces!
Shen Yi shook off the shattered ice from his body, calmly stood up, stepped over the mountains and seas, and walked down from the palanquin.
"You—"
The bearded man clutched the second small seal, and his voice became strangely sharp.
With four seals released, the formation could be formed.
This was the confidence his sect had given him.
But before he could fully gather the Jie Force needed to activate this formation seal, he had already lost one of the small seals.
Watching Shen Yi step down from the precious palanquin, the bearded man panicked and threw down the second formation seal, retreating at the same time.
Taking the initiative was to seize the initiative, but he didn't want to fight this Mingwang alone.
However, before the formation seal could land, it was swallowed by the golden river and disappeared silently.
Another formation treasure was lost.
The bearded man felt like his heart was bleeding. "I asked you to put down the palanquin to free the hands of those four Arhats, so you wouldn't blame me for taking advantage of numbers. You really don't understand the situation!"
"Do you really think you can handle us eight with just five people?"
As expected, the Suan Ni and Benlang Arhats glanced back. "Let's go first."
The goals of the Lotus Teaching and the Three Immortal Teachings were fundamentally different.
They only needed to deliver the True Scripture to the Shengchao, and it would be considered a perfect merit. There was no need to seek recognition from these Heaven's Pride, as long as they could hold them back for half a day.
With just a slight display of power, the Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang had already made the many Arhats feel more at ease.
"Heh."
Tianwu Xuanwu stood calmly until this moment when he finally let out a low laugh.
He just wanted to see what the Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang was made of, so he hadn't taken action, never expecting that these monks would have the absurd idea of escaping this place.
Leaving behind five Great Product Arhats, they wanted to hold him back for half a day.
Wasn't this a bit too far-fetched?
However, just as Tianwu Xuanwu lifted his palm, his expression suddenly changed.
He saw that the Jianglong Fuhu Damingwang hadn't turned around but was about to take off into the air while the White Elephant and Fierce Lion Arhats were carrying the Lotus Platform palanquin. At that moment, he extended his hand and pressed it on the edge of the Lotus Platform.
In the next instant, he casually pressed down his palm.
Boom! The enormous Lotus Platform was suddenly forced down, and the four Arhats below, caught off guard, were pressed down with looks of astonishment on their faces.
The massive White Elephant and Fierce Lion, with their limbs bent, knelt on the ground, struggling to support the weight.
The four Arhats, with a total of eight arms, had their muscles bulging, trembling violently, and even their fingers made creaking sounds.
And all of this was because of that palm on the edge of the Lotus Platform.
"Mingwang... What does this mean?!"
The Suan Ni and Benlang Arhats stared in disbelief. Did he lack the confidence to hold back these Sanzhen Jiao's Heaven's Pride and wanted to leave a few people to help?"
But the other party didn't retract their palm, and this act of forcibly suppressing the four Arhats didn't seem to have that intention either.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi glanced indifferently at the group of Arhats.
Five against eight?
A hint of ferocity lifted the corners of his lips, and the dragon and tiger heads on his shoulders also emanated a menacing aura.
Wrong.
It's one against sixteen.
No one will take this True Scripture today. I'll leave it here, along with the lives of these so-called Heaven's Pride and Arhats.
Shen Yi, who had once served as a constable in the county, understood better than anyone that a mere thought from those above could plunge ordinary people into a life-and-death disaster, and how utterly hopeless it made them feel.
Death was one thing, but what disgusted him the most was how these people, standing taller than others, not only toyed with the lives of the common folk but also manipulated their minds.
Those who survived by chance would have to be grateful to the very culprits who caused the disaster.
Whether it was the Jinguang Prefecture or the Songfeng Prefecture, the Sanzhen Teachings or the Bodhi Teachings, they all seemed to be of the same nature.
Shen Yi wasn't without temper, but expressing futile indignation was meaningless.
However, he noted every detail, from the Jie Force imprints on his body to the golden threads woven into the Dragon-Subduing Tiger-Taming Supreme Fruit Position.
Even if he couldn't get back his principal, it was time to collect the interest.
"Damingwang, if you don't back down, don't blame me for resisting!"
The White Elephant and Fierce Lion Arhats, who had been holding back their Jie Force until now, still hadn't unleashed it, not out of fear of their opponents, but because they were mindful of the identity of the Sutra Protector.
"As you wish."
Shen Yi left the treasure sedan and stood among the sixteen cultivators, whose cultivation had reached the peak of the Fourth Grade, including Tianwu Xuanwu, all of whom were stunned by the sudden change.
"You're asking for death!"
Once they fully understood Shen Yi's intention, even the recently injured Yanniu Man didn't hesitate to activate the two remaining small seals. As unparalleled geniuses, they couldn't tolerate such disrespect.
Tianwu Xuanwu's face turned solemn, and without another word, he slowly drew the pitch-black Dao Sword at his waist. As the blade slid out of its sheath, it sounded like the cry of a golden crow, and with that cry, a pure black flame ignited on the sword, resembling the ancient fierce bird spreading its wings.
In an instant, dense yellow sand swept across, thundering sky bolts flashed, and among them, sword lights surged like a giant dragon lurking in the ocean. Above it all, a green giant seal expanded, wider than the lotus platform, rising against the storm.
This scene, akin to a world-ending calamity, encompassed almost all the means of combat among the immortal sects, gathering the various protective treasures bestowed upon disciples by these great sects.
And their target was singular: the most majestic figure in the field!
As the sword light slashed out and the giant seal descended, thundering sky bolts washed over the earth, leaving only the howling wind in their ears.
The yellow sand grew denser, forming a towering wall.
Suddenly, a thick golden palm emerged from the sand wall, as if grasping the raging wind. Amidst the gazes of countless eyes, it tore through the sky curtain!
Boom! Boom! Boom! The giant bearing the dragon and tiger heads was covered in sky bolts and sword marks, while his other hand held the massive green seal, and he stepped forward.
"..."
Even Tianwu Xuanwu, who had witnessed this scene earlier, couldn't help but have his eyelids twitch slightly.
Setting aside other matters, in terms of body protection alone, he was far inferior to his opponent.
But when would a cultivator need to compete with a traveler in body protection?
The sword had left its sheath, and the golden crow descended upon Tianwu, like the rising sun, about to ascend!
"This sword has waited for you for a long time!"
Finally, Tianwu Xuanwu swung his sword, plunging the heavens into an eternal night-like darkness as torrents of black flames engulfed the entire sky.
Amidst this darkness, a strand of golden light suddenly appeared, like the fervent sun, carrying the scorching heat to incinerate all, piercing straight towards the brow of that majestic figure.
Shen Yi stood tall and proud.
He, too, had once possessed a Jie Force artifact, the interception rain net carried by the disciple of Qingmei Ancestor when he first joined the Dismantling Demon Bureau, which contained about six levels of Jie Force.
But the sword before him contained at least three thousand levels of Jie Force, and combined with Tianwu Xuanwu's cultivation and their shared intent, it created a terrifying might far beyond the simple addition of a cultivator holding a divine seal.
However...
Shen Yi abruptly pressed the green seal in his palm.
One force to break a myriad of laws!
The 'force' in this phrase was currently the Jie Force, with over nine thousand five hundred levels of it!
The dragon and tiger roared, causing the sky full of black flames to dissipate. The green seal shattered under the immense force, but Shen Yi's palm continued forward, and his five fingers clenched tightly, grasping the "Golden Crow."
Pfft!
In Tianwu Xuanwu's eyes, the golden light on the sword abruptly extinguished, and his vision was once again filled with surging golden light.
The glow of the rising sun was like a firefly before the true sun.
He raised his head in a daze, gazing at the majestic giant before him, his body already drenched in cold sweat.
How could it be... someone has traveled so far on the Fourth Grade path... Our destination doesn't even reach halfway to theirs!
Monster! A true monster!
(End of Chapter)
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