Chapter 491: A Saint’s Visit, an Important Mission

But the Immortal River was not only guarded by the Dragon Clan but also watched by the Immortal Alliance. In addition, there were also many masters in the Immortal Realm who were also watching the Immortal River.

In this case, it would be a joke to combine the strength of the two sects to attack Xianhe. If they had this ability, they would have taken down Dashang long ago. Why would they go through so much trouble?

If they couldn’t attack the Immortal River, they could only go somewhere else. But except for the two exits of Tongtian River, the rest of the places were guarded by the Supreme Formation, and even blessed by the power of Heaven.

With their strength, they have no ability to break this formation. It requires Yuanshi Tianzun or the Two Saints of the West to take action personally.

But given the status of a saint, it would be too embarrassing for him to personally get involved in the dispute among his disciples.

Moreover, even if the saint really has to leave, he will appear at the last moment of the war, rather than leading the charge at the beginning of the war.

If this is really the case, wouldn’t it be better to directly change this killing calamity of immortals and gods into a killing calamity of saints?
“My fellow Taoists, success or failure depends on this place.”

The disciples of Jiejiao looked at each other, each chose a place, and began to set up their most special formation.

Their order is also very interesting, that is, the formation is stronger towards the outside and weaker towards the inside.

He was strong at first and then became weak. What can I say? I can only say that he is worthy of being a disciple of Jiejiao and is very loyal.

Normally, one should attack the weak first and then the strong. Although this may be suspected of using the weak disciples as cannon fodder, it can greatly consume the energy of the person breaking the formation.

Just imagine, each formation is stronger than the other, and the more you try to break it, the greater the price you have to pay.

In this way, when the formation is finally broken, facing the increasingly powerful formation, the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect will sooner or later feel desperate and will no longer have the energy to break the formation.

In this way, although the weaker disciples outside were put on the list because their formation was broken, the stronger Jiejiao elites inside were able to survive.

As far as Jiejiao is concerned, this is the most beneficial.

But the disciples of Jiejiao did not do so. Instead, they did the opposite. The elite disciples were at the front and bore the greatest pressure, while the ordinary disciples hid in the back to preserve their vitality for the time being.

When two armies engage in battle, the closer they are to the front, the greater the danger.

The elite disciples of Jiejiao disdain to use their fellow disciples as cannon fodder, and take the initiative to step forward and rush to the front line. It must be said that this courage is even greater than that of the Jinxian of Chanjiao who let his disciples die in his place.

With the elite disciples of Jiejiao standing in the front, the ordinary disciples who originally had the highest probability of being on the list now have the lowest probability of being on the list.

After all, unless all the elite disciples of Jiejiao in front died, it would be the turn of the ordinary disciples behind to die.

In addition, even if all the elite disciples in front died in the battle, the opponent would probably not have much strength left. At that time, it was hard to say whether they would be a match for the ordinary disciples of Jiejiao.

So, in other aspects, the disciples of Jiejiao may have many problems, but in terms of loyalty, for the time being, there is really nothing worth criticizing.

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“You can’t set up the formation like this, fellow Taoists, have you forgotten how we worked together to deduce the formation?”

Just as the disciples of Jiejiao were setting up their formation, Ao Bing came quietly. Then, after watching for a while, he couldn’t help but say.

“Well, Daoist Renlong is here? But if we did anything wrong, please give us some advice.”

Seeing Ao Bing coming and questioning them, the disciples of Jiejiao stopped what they were doing and asked him for advice.

“You are confused! Since you know that your advantage is your numbers, why do you have to fight separately and set up formations separately?”

“What good will it do if you gather together? You won’t be able to take advantage of your strengths at all, and instead you’ll give the enemy a chance to wipe you out.”

Ao Bing sighed, feeling that the disciples of Jiejiao still did not truly understand the meaning of the saying that there is strength in numbers.

“What do fellow Taoists mean?”

Upon hearing this, all the disciples of Jiejiao looked thoughtful, and then they couldn’t help but ask Ao Bing tentatively.

They vaguely understood what Ao Bing meant, and also realized that their actions of setting up their own formations were indeed unreliable and completely unacceptable.

“Put all these formations away. They are indeed useful when fighting alone. But they are completely meaningless when used on a battlefield.”

“As long as the other party joins forces to display their magical powers, even if your formation is ten times stronger, it will not be able to stop it.”

“Therefore, what you need to do next is to work together to set up a formation. Concentrate your strength and jointly set up a top-level innate formation.”

“In this way, even if the other party joins forces, it will be difficult for them to break your formation. Instead, they will be trapped in the formation and die on the list.”

Ao Bing reminded him. He just suddenly realized that the disciples of Jiejiao had figured out such a simple question. It was probably not because they were stupid, but because they were too deeply infected by the calamity energy, so that their minds were in chaos and they completely lost their wisdom.

This is the reason why many powerful people often do many breathtaking things during great disasters.

It’s not because they are really stupid, but because they are eroded by the calamity energy and can no longer think normally. What they do naturally seems extremely stupid to outsiders.

If you have not been in the disaster, how can you know what kind of difficulties they are facing? If you really put yourself in their situation, you may not perform as well as them.

“that’s true!”

“We are all gathered together, why do we still need to set up the formation separately? This is too stupid. We can definitely join forces, and then see what the disciples of the Western Sect and the Chan Sect will do.”

As if a basin of cold water was poured over their heads, these disciples of the Jiejiao sect became much more sober, reason began to gradually take over, and they regained the ability to think.

But that’s not enough!
In this state, even if they were determined to set up a formation, how powerful the formation would be, whether it could operate normally, and whether there would be any omissions were all big questions.

“My fellow Taoists, don’t rush to set up the formation. I will teach you a set of formulas. You can recite them silently in your mind a few times to temporarily get rid of the influence of the calamity energy.”

After thinking about it, Ao Bing used his magical powers to pass on a mantra to everyone.

There is nothing special about this mantra, but it can maximize the merits in their bodies, allowing them to temporarily get rid of the influence of calamity.

After all, this mantra only plays an auxiliary role. How effective it is depends on the amount of merit in their bodies.

The more merit you have in your body, the longer you can stay awake, and vice versa.

After a while, as everyone silently recited this mantra, they saw brilliant golden light of merit rising from the bodies of the people closest to Ao Bing.

But for the rest, the golden light of merit and virtue emanating from their bodies was extremely thin. What’s worse, for some, let alone merit and virtue, a terrifying karma was rising from their bodies, which made people feel terrified just by looking at them.

“Alas, entangled by karma, no matter how much preparation is made, it is difficult to escape death.” Seeing this, Ao Bing couldn’t help but sigh in his heart. Those who have done more good deeds are the ones who have helped him to benefit the prehistoric world in recent years. If nothing unexpected happens, they can all escape safely from this catastrophe.

But it will be difficult for those who are burdened with karma. Even if they have made sufficient preparations, they will still encounter disasters for unknown reasons and turn into ashes.

“Thank you fellow Taoist for your help!”

“If it weren’t for Daoist friend’s reminder, we would have almost encountered a calamity under the influence of the calamity energy.”

After everyone came to their senses, they all thanked Ao Bing.

“We are all fellow disciples, so it would be awkward to say this. Now that you have regained consciousness, have you thought about what formation you want to set up?”

“There are many top-level formations in the world, and you know quite a few of them, but not many of you can set them up completely.”

“Even if you have the ability to set up the formation, it will take a lot of time, and you don’t have much time left.”

“Although Tongtian Lake is far from Xiqi, there are more than ten cities blocking it. But how can those defenders be a match for the disciples of the Western Sect and the Chan Sect? It is only a matter of time before the army is defeated and the city is captured.”

“So the time left for you is at most ten years. In such a short time, do you really have the confidence to set up a top-level innate formation?”

Because the situation was urgent, Ao Bing did not lay too much groundwork and went straight to the point.

“If it were any other formation, we really wouldn’t have the confidence. But fellow Daoist, you forgot that thanks to you, we once worked together to deduce a top-level innate formation, called the Taiyu Galaxy Formation, which is the top-level formation of the Void Path.”

“If it’s this formation, it won’t be difficult for us to get started and we can easily set it up. After all, this formation was deduced by us together.”

A Jiejiao disciple laughed, his tone full of confidence.

Arranging a top-level formation created by others is indeed difficult and time-consuming. However, arranging a formation recommended by oneself and others is not a difficult task. Not to mention that it can be done easily, it can be easily arranged with just a little preparation.

“This formation is amazing!”

Hearing this, Ao Bing also nodded and praised: “In terms of lethality, the Taiyu Galaxy Formation is indeed not that outstanding, but this formation is a top-level trapping formation. It is easy for the disciples of the two sects to enter, but it is difficult to get out.”

As one of the creators of the Taiyu Galaxy Array, Ao Bing was naturally very clear about the characteristics of this array. To sum it up in one sentence, it was enough to trap people, but it was difficult to destroy the enemy.

But it doesn’t matter. As long as we can trap the person, we can then use the power of the formation to wear the enemy down to death. It’s just a matter of spending more time.

“Since you have achieved success, I will not bother you any more. I am still seriously injured and cannot help you much. The only thing I can do is to keep an eye on Randeng for you.”

“This person is too strong. If he were to lead the attack, you would be in danger.”

After instructing everyone in Jiejiao, Ao Bing felt that he had fulfilled his obligation. He said no more and said goodbye to everyone and left.

What if he doesn’t leave? He can’t go down and help them defend the formation himself, right?

With his level of cultivation, if he really dared to do this, then I’m afraid that the next moment, Yuanshi Tianzun’s Three Treasures Jade Ruyi would come over.

Because he was too strong, there was almost no one below the Saint who could rival him. Such strength was too much for this immortal killing calamity.

If he really had to fight, what would happen to the other two sects? Even if they had many disciples, they would not be enough for him to kill alone.

Therefore, neither the Saint Taiqing and Yuanshi Tianzun, nor the Two Saints of the West, want to see him in the killing calamity.

But even if Ao Bing is very strong, he is still a disciple of Jiejiao and has every reason to go down and survive the calamity.

Therefore, if he wanted to avoid going down, it was fine, but the four saints on the opposite side had to promise him enough benefits. Otherwise, why would he care about the attitudes of the four saints and not go down to the calamity?

Even the Taoist Ancestor did not forbid him from falling into calamity, so why did the Four Saints dare to do so? Isn’t it too overbearing?
Thinking of this, Ao Bing said goodbye to everyone and turned to fly towards Jin’ao Island. He wanted to have a good discussion with his master about whether he would be calamity or not.

As for what to discuss? Of course, it was about how to ask for benefits from other saints. He could have entered the calamity and ended the immortal killing calamity in advance, but because of his strength, he was forbidden to enter the calamity.

This is totally irrational and too unfair to him. The Four Saints must give him enough compensation. Otherwise, he will be doomed.

Although the saint is strong, he can only seriously injure him but cannot kill him.

Especially when the Chaos Green Lotus is still there, even if the Four Saints join forces, they can only seal him at best, but cannot shake his foundation at all.

……

Deep in the void, Ao Bing had just reached the middle of his journey when he suddenly saw a stream of innate yin and yang energy appear before his eyes. Immediately, the two energies transformed into an old Taoist priest in a purple Taoist robe.

It was Saint Taiqing who came!

“I’ve met the great uncle!”

Ao Bing suddenly stopped and saluted to Saint Taiqing.

“Renlong, you are a smart man. You should have guessed my intention. How about you not interfere in this killing calamity of immortals and gods?”

They were all smart people, so Saint Taiqing did not play tricks in front of Ao Bing and spoke directly to the point.

“With my strength, I really shouldn’t have gone into the calamity. After all, I’m too strong. If I really had to go, it would be unfair to the other brothers.”

“But then again, as a member of Jiejiao, I stood by and watched my fellow Taoist being robbed. Isn’t that a bit unreasonable?”

“Master, what do you think?”

Ao Bing did not agree directly, but asked back to Saint Taiqing.

“What do you mean by standing idly by? Haven’t you already given them instructions?”

“As long as they set up the Taiyu Galaxy Formation outside Tongtian Lake as you said, I predict that the combined strength of the two sects will not be able to break the formation.”

“You have gone too far. If you give them more help, your Second Uncle will do something unspeakable to protect his disciples.”

The Saint Taiqing warned Ao Bing to take care of himself and not force Yuanshi Tianzun to take action himself. If that happened, I’m afraid none of the Jiejiao disciples would survive.

“Don’t talk. I have an important task for you. This matter concerns the future of Xuanmen. It is extremely important and must not be neglected. It is not suitable to be handed over to others. Only the direct descendants of Xuanmen are qualified to do it.”

“After much thought, I realized that among the direct disciples of Xuanmen, the only one who is capable of doing this is you.”

“So, no matter what important things you have on your hands, please stop for now and focus on what I have told you to do.”

(End of this chapter)