Chapter 2155: 2100–2101: True Monarch’s Divine Might, Dayan Sect (2)
Chapter 2155: Chapter 2100–2101: True Monarch’s Divine Might, Dayan Sect (2)
It should be noted that the Jade Emperor is unlike other top immortal sects. Even though he has made all-out preparations for this catastrophe, he still instinctively wants to keep a backup plan for himself.
After all, for a top immortal sect with a Taoist Monarch, even if the catastrophe is dangerous, as long as there is no mortal enemy, they can choose to retreat and leave a trace of Primordial Qi to lie dormant and await the future.
Unless it is a life-and-death path contest like that of Li Fire Taoist and Fire Virtue Star Lord, otherwise both would leave some space, and none would want to force a Taoist Monarch to overturn the table.
But the Jade Emperor is different; he knows that he has no room to retreat on this path. Especially after the Taoist School decided to support the Human Race Five Emperors, either he completely suppresses the Human Race Five Emperors, giving them no chance, and even further ascending to the peak.
Otherwise, even if he can keep his life, all his resources will be thoroughly divided, leaving no opportunities.
So he doesn’t need to reserve any retreat, as he will bet all his resources in his hands in a shocking gamble to seek greater victory.
Thus, they have more resources to support two plans running concurrently, and from the current situation, things look good. Although the plans either going south or north in the Central Continent were blocked, expansions in the other Four Directions Continent were overwhelmingly successful.
Most importantly, although many strategies were exposed, there are still some pieces unexposed, leaving more opportunities.
Thus, the seemingly stalemate situation is a good opportunity for them, allowing them to continue accumulating power.
Duke Dingguo’s southward movement was blocked by the God formation while the Five Divine Dynasties surged forward. Thus, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty changed its approach on the Central Continent, shifting from attack to defense.
The one responsible for stopping the Fire Divine Dynasty was none other than the descendant of the Grand Ancestor Emperor’s hometown Zhongshan Prince, the other branch of the two Dukedoms, the current Duke Wei.
No matter if it’s due to the Xu Family’s generations of gratitude to the Great Ming royal family or to atone for the loss of the Northern Border by Duke Dingguo’s lineage, Duke Wei naturally took on this matter without hesitation upon receiving the order.
For this, he didn’t hesitate to invite assistance from the sect he was initiated into, named Dayan Sect.
It should be known that not all immortal sects are the same. Top immortal sects don’t like to recruit disciples from large forces as this brings them more trouble.
However, some ordinary immortal sects prefer to recruit disciples associated with large forces, hence fostering connections with major powers.
The sect Duke Wei joined, named Dayan Sect, was founded by a strong figure who pursued the Array Formation Path. Although since the Great Inference Ancestor Master ascended to True Immortal, only a few later generations obtained Divine Position and Longevity yet could not become a True Immortal.
Nevertheless, due to Dayan Sect’s proficiency in various God formations and Wonderful Arrays, it holds some reputation in the Divine Land World.
Back then, apart from Duke Wei’s interest in the Array Path, joining Dayan Sect was also for the connections to enhance his family’s foundations.
It should be noted that even though the Great Ming Divine Dynasty holds significant power, some particularly powerful God formations belong to secret heritage, which they cannot easily obtain.
After receiving the Great Ming Divine Dynasty decree, Duke Wei immediately went to Dayan Sect for help.
When Duke Wei arrived at Dayan Sect’s gate, he saw sprawling mountains and vast land, gently formed a hand seal, moving the mountains, opening the gates.
Among them, numerous cultivators appeared one by one, some Taoists wore cap, nine扬 cap, or gold-fin crown, jade crown, with dual top knot, chatting leisurely in front of the mountain peak, sitting together.
Upon seeing this, Duke Wei was slightly moved, showing a sense of nostalgia, loudly said: “Fellow brothers, enjoy your leisure, discussing the universe, traversing the Eight Directions, I envy you immensely in my heart.”
Many strong individuals stood up together, seeing Duke Wei’s figure, expressing joy, and greeted him. Dayan Sect’s eldest brother gently stroked his long beard, laughing heartily, said: “I heard junior brother received the Divine Lord decree, and our Ancestor Master passed down an order the day before. When we have free time, we may emerge to assist junior brother, accomplish grand ambitions, and safeguard the orthodox position. We just finished refining the Eight Trigrams Divine Array, and as soon as junior brother arrived, it shows the Will of the Heaven and Earth has blessed the heavenly mandate!”
Duke Wei’s eyes moved, asked: “May I ask elder brother, what kind of Eight Trigrams Divine Array is it?”
Eight Trigrams, as the foundational element of Yi Dao, each immortal sect has its research, though countless perspectives exist, every sect and cultivator holds a different view of the universe; hence the Eight Trigrams Divine Array naturally differs.
Nonetheless, this eldest brother from Dayan Sect is remarkably formidable, deeply skilled in the Array Path. Even the ancestor said if he hadn’t devoted himself to the Array Path, wasting cultivation time, the achievement of True Immortal might have been highly possible.
Upon hearing this eldest brother mention the refinement of the Eight Trigrams Divine Array, he naturally became curious.
That eldest brother from Dayan Sect showed a satisfied expression, exuding full pride. As eight brothers, they cultivate together, though neither is the supreme strong in the universe, their cultivation may not be the most outstanding, yet meticulously researching various Array Paths, and now joining forces to create the Eight Trigrams Divine Array, this stands as their proudest moment.
A smile formed on his lips, resembling a god, loudly said: “Our Eight Trigrams Grand Formation possesses infinite mysteries, encompasses the universe, reverses Yin-Yang and Five Elements, origin creation, holds the truth of myriad paths, all included, any gods, ghosts, demons trapped inside must be instantly liberated!”
Several other brothers showed equally proud expressions, it is their greatest source of pride. Even if supreme overlords appear or True Immortal descend, standing within the grand formation, they possess the resolve to battle once, affirming their legend.
Duke Wei’s expression grew slightly solemn, asked: “Fellow brothers, have you completed the formation chart in its entirety during your cultivation?”
Nine strong individuals from Dayan Sect nodded together, showing unruly expressions. Dayan Sect, established by the Great Inference Ancestor Master, although a common immortal sect, has renowned expertise in Array Paths across the realms of heavenly seas. Naturally, they hold their perspectives.
Back then, why did Dayan Sect knowingly accept Duke Wei, even when aware of his identity, and generously teach him? Was it not for the day to ascend to greater heights?
“Yes, it’s completed. In a moment, we can set up the Eight Trigrams Divine Array, decisively defeat the adversaries, accomplish unparalleled ambitions, and revive the glory of the past. Since the ancestor has issued a decree, we shall accompany you out of the mountain, how about it?”
Duke Wei cupped his hands, expressing gratitude. Now amidst doom, chaos pervades the universe, Karma flourishes, few strong individuals willingly entangle themselves with such Karma, lest they face annihilation of body and soul, never reincarnate.
Even knowing Dayan Sect requires something, he still felt deeply moved.
“Junior brother is ashamed, with the support of all Taoist Friends, someday certainly reciprocate generously. Since elder brothers have decided, junior brother naturally speaks no further, thanks to all elder brothers!”
Nine Taoists nodded together, following Duke Wei, their figures vanished beyond the sky in an instant. This is the supreme method of cultivators, soaring through clouds and mist, traversing thousand miles in a day, eastward, westward, free to cross, boundlessly useful, cutting through space, fleeing through the universe in Ten Directions.
They didn’t even pay respects to Great Inference Ancestor Master, for the ancestor directly issued a decree for them to wait here, probably indicating there was no need to pay respects at this time.