Chapter 802 745: Secret Arrangement

Western Territory!

Lian Buyu was listening with a sullen face to the reports from several cultivators, as mysterious events had continued over the past two days.

First, Chang Gen and his group repeatedly provoked, then the Southern Border remained eerily quiet.

This strange combination of activity and silence was truly thought-provoking.

"Still haven't detected any movement from the Southern Border."

The answers from the cultivators were almost all the same, which was what troubled Lian Buyu the most.

No movement is the biggest movement!

This tactic is an old maneuver of the Yama Hall, used countless times, even playing the Celestial Dao Sect for fools.

Could it be that the opponent is copying their trick, making a fool out of him?

Soon after, Chang Gen once again crossed the border from the Southern Border, bringing with him Maitreya and three others, emanating a massive aura.

Provocation!

Another provocation!

"Are all the members of the Celestial Dao Sect dead, forcing you elders to come out and fight?"

Lian Buyu went from being battle-ready at the start to feeling worn down, and now impatient.

In just two days, four battles have already been fought!

If they really wanted a proper battle, Lian Buyu wouldn't mind accompanying them to the end.

But Chang Gen and his group started to play tricks, retreating every time matters got serious, leaving him in a difficult, uncomfortable position.

After several times, Lian Buyu began to be wary.

This tactic seemed a bit too similar to when they were delayed during the activation of the array core by the Celestial Dao Sect.

Not just similar—their approach seemed even more reckless. At least Yama Hall sent some underlings to play around.

This is solidly the Celestial Dao Sect elders' team. When did elders have to be involved in skirmishes?

Lian Buyu increasingly felt something was off, so this time, faced with their aura's provocation, he didn't rush to make a move!

He couldn't help but scrutinize the opponent's lineup, discovering that Lu Yuan was consistently absent from this group.

Suddenly, his mind was filled with doubts. Chang Gen and the others were clearly trying to stall him, implying that Lu Yuan likely wasn't still in the Western Territory.

Meanwhile, seeing that he was reluctant to make a move, Chang Gen, after merging with his Dharma Aspect, charged directly upward, unleashing a thunderous aura.

Shi Xiu and the others quickly moved to meet the attack, while Maitreya and the others also revealed their Dharma Aspects to join the battle, amidst which a strange voice interjected.

"Fall within seven steps..."

Indeed, Lu Yuan wasn't present, and the old Taoist was brought in to fill in.

This was tough on him. Among the group, he was the only one who didn't cultivate the Dharma Aspect, appearing like an easy target.

If they didn't focus on attacking him, who else would they focus on?

So, each time they came, it was the old Taoist's side that faced the fiercest attacks.

Shizhu wanted to attack him, Beigui wanted to attack him, Meng Zhuan wanted him, not to mention the weakest Soul Returning, who attacked him most eagerly.

Of course, the old Taoist also had his way of seeking death.

His mouth easily attracted hatred, just like now.

A triple repetition of the Heavenly Law incantation caused Meng Zhuan, Beigui, and even Soul Returning to fall from the sky, nearly allowing Maitreya to ambush them.

"Finish him first!"

So being targeted might not be without reason!

On the other side, just as Shi Xiu's Wangchuan Bridge synchronized with the Dao Palace, a burst of sound erupted from a Dharma Aspect, coming from Chang Gen's thunderous Dharma Aspect.

The combination created a fracture immediately, as Chang Gen's thunderous strikes relentlessly shattered them apart.

Lian Buyu also intervened. However, his Dharma Aspect wasn't any Dao Palace, but himself.

Like Chang Gen and the others, Lian Buyu manifested a thirty-zhang Dharma Aspect, identical to himself.

The two Dharma Aspects immediately engaged in fierce combat, shifting dynamically, threatening to cause Heaven and Earth Destruction at any moment.

Chang Gen's Dharma Aspect was obviously more powerful, pressing the opponent multiple times, blasting with thunderous hands that forced it into retreat.

But his expression wasn't joyous; as he had said before, similar auras mean little, one's actual methods are crucial.

Though Chang Gen's Dharma Aspect held the advantage, it was only due to merging with it.

Lian Buyu was different. Without utilizing other methods, he already had a thirty-zhang Dharma Aspect, clearly superior.

Currently, Lian Buyu didn't even plan on using other techniques, standing with folded arms, coldly watching as his Dharma Aspect was continually suppressed.

"Why don't you make a move?"

Chang Gen, within his Dharma Aspect, having repelled the opponent several times, couldn't help but sneer as he asked.

"Tsk tsk, as soon as I make a move, you'll run."

The tables have turned, as the words Mu Zili once used to mock Li Yingqi were now being used by Lian Buyu on Chang Gen.

However, the results seemed different, Chang Gen accepted, begrudgingly so!

Because he had fled several times before.

With a stiff expression, gritting his teeth coldly, the thunder shook, unleashing the last wave of thunderbolts.

Within miles, there was a sudden burst of light, continuous lightning strikes encompassed Shi Xiu and others.

Humph!

Lian Buyu let out a cold snort, and another Dharma Aspect appeared.

Rolling dark clouds surged, an eerie Netherworld Hall suddenly emerged, swallowing everything in its vicinity and transforming it rapidly into a Netherworld realm.

The most direct observation was that the thunderbolts meant to fall were forced back to the heavens by an invisible power.

Chang Gen, with a twisted expression, suddenly motioned to retreat signal.

"Retreat!"

Though they arrived with Wind and Fire, their retreat was equally hasty.

"Don't pursue!"

Lian Buyu stopped those who wanted to chase, shaking his head.

The expression on his face grew even more solemn.

After repeated provocations, it seemed something major was indeed happening with the Celestial Dao Sect.

"Keep investigating, find out what exactly the Celestial Dao Sect is doing."

Lu Yuan was nowhere to be seen, and there wasn't a trace in the Southern Border, all of it was too unusual.

It's impossible for there not to be some hidden scheme.

His brows furrowed deeply, pondering over and over, he suddenly spoke again, "Investigate not just Central Continent, but also the seas."

The Central Continent already had their arrangements, no matter what, the Celestial Dao Sect shouldn't be able to cause much trouble.

Lian Buyu immediately turned his gaze beyond the Central Continent...

...

"Where are we going?"

Han Yu couldn't help but ask, still being led by Mu Zili, the two of them seemed to be wandering aimlessly after leaving the island.

"I don't know."

Mu Zili replied lightly.

He truly didn't know, so he kept searching for traces left by the Celestial Dao Sect.

After years of change, the traces might remain, or they might not.

Mu Zili himself had questions; the arrangements here were too well-hidden.

Moreover, there were more than a few islands overseas.

Some were hundreds of miles wide, others just dozens, adding up to nearly a hundred, dozens at least.

Are they to be searched one by one?

Currently, this somewhat foolish method seemed the only option.

"Why don't they tell you the exact location?"

Han Yu couldn't help but ask again.

"They did, overseas!"

Mu Zili's tone remained calm, but his brow couldn't help but crease.

What's the difference between saying that and nothing?

Han Yu sighed, looking up, feeling safer if it couldn't be found.

Mu Zili, suddenly following his gaze upward, was momentarily stunned.

"I think I know where it is!"

Mu Zili smiled, suddenly relaxing entirely.

Han Yu, still gazing at the sky, suddenly wanted to slap himself.

You sighed, but why look up!

Alright!

Now it's been found.

Mu Zili sensed something was amiss when Han Yu looked up.

If the Yama Hall could place a grand array above, why couldn't the Celestial Dao Sect?

Where could be more secure than up there?