Chapter 2598

Sword cultivators, as the military of a race, when a cliff-like leading powerhouse appears, will display a high degree of orderliness, which is traditional.

Corresponding to such tradition is a human sword formation inherited within the human heavenly Dao, created by generations of human sword emperors and human forbidden zone sword emperors, each era different due to changes in the path of the strongest sword cultivators, but many cores remain consistent.

"The human sword formation can be established."

"But now there is no need to engage in battle; I can defeat all enemies myself—this is not something you need to consider."

Jiang Ding raised his head, looking toward the Chrono Ancient Emperor, and spoke gently: "The human sword formation of this era is named the Tai Shang Da Ri Zhu Mo Sword Formation, a diagram I revised after ascending to the Eight Characters. Fellow Daoists may refer to it; if there are any issues or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to propose them—I would be deeply grateful."

A sword formation diagram with faint twilight radiance was sent forth and landed before the Chrono Ancient Emperor and others.

Numerous sword emperors held their breath, contemplating this sword formation.

Inheritance proceeds in order.

It has clear connection points with many military formations.

This is the first impression of many sword emperors.

This sword formation is clearly modified from the standardized military formations of the Immortal Dynasty, part of the Immortal Dynasty's extensive supporting formation system, capable of seamless integration with Immortal Sect military formations, various法修 military formations, Dao兵 military formations, and major formations of various star domains, among others; furthermore, it encompasses Dao兵 training, Dao兵 sword forging, military flags, military systems, and so on—it is not merely an isolated sword formation.

"The Sword Lord appears to have absolute confidence in victory." "Then we have misspoken."

The Chrono Ancient Emperor spoke apologetically.

He possesses an extraordinary demeanor and handsome features, like a carefree young swordsman; at this moment, while contemplating the formation diagram, he responded, showing little excessive caution even toward the Forbidden Zone Sword Emperor.

This apology is not truly sincere, but rather mere courtesy.

Every sword cultivator is this confident before defeat—whether it is fact remains to be debated.

These human sword emperors will not relax their efforts to build their own armies merely because of the Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang's words—this is impossible.

"Sword Lord, this formation diagram has some shortcomings along the temporal axis..."

The Chrono Ancient Emperor briefly examined the formation diagram, pointed out each formation node, and stated that there are as many as one thousand two hundred and ninety-seven such points, each deficiency thoroughly explained with detailed reasoning.

"Fellow Daoist, your insight is remarkable!"

"I am inferior to you."

Jiang Ding's eyes brightened; he swiftly mobilized a large amount of divine soul computational power to this location and spoke earnestly.

"In slaughter, there is deficiency." "Here, here..."

The Wan Lu Ancient Emperor spoke with a cold expression.

He is like a cold stone, devoid of any human emotion, more like a murderous weapon perpetually craving slaughter; were it not for his killing instinct judging that chaotic slaughter would inevitably lead to instant death, he would have long begun indiscriminate slaughter without distinguishing friend from foe, forging his natal flying sword from the bones of all beings.

"On the path of destruction of the Great Dao..."

"On the path of water, there is some..."

"In..."

One sword emperor after another gathered around, each expressing their own views.

Each viewpoint, whether correct or erroneous, is highly meaningful and greatly effective in advancing the sword formation's progress.

These are the highest manifestations of Daoist wisdom in each human Immortal Dynasty, each era's human Daoist civilization!

"Fellow Daoists,"

"You are all outstanding talents! You are all exceptional individuals!"

Jiang Ding praised them. He took out his long-hoarded Dao-enlightening ancient tree tea leaves, and also collected the occasional morning dew that falls from the Nine Heavens—said to be droplets of immortal realm spiritual spring—personally brewed tea for each sword emperor, then personally handed it to them while discussing their respective insights.

A sword emperor noticed the spiritual tea of the youth in blue robes.

The spiritual tea given to each Ancient Emperor differs—for instance, the tea given to the Chrono Ancient Emperor contains faint traces of the Tianhe, as if the River of Time runs through here, endlessly turning;

The tea given to the Wan Lu Ancient Emperor resembles a blood lake, within which countless beings slaughter each other, a bloody stench assaulting the nose;

The tea given to the Mie Dao Ancient Emperor contains a trace of the universe's great destruction spiritual resonance...

Each cup of tea perfectly matches the respective sword emperor's path, yet observing its base, it seems all are actually the same—all are Immortal-tier Great Dao Enlightenment Tea.

Unfathomable, miraculously divine.

"Sword Lord,"

"What does this mean?"

The Four Seasons Ancient Emperor and the youth in blue robes discussed the principles of the four seasons' cycle and the sword formation, curious.

The surrounding sword emperors also cast their gazes.

The Four Seasons Ancient Emperor received the spiritual tea with both hands; upon a sip, he dazedly saw individual worlds, patches of sky undergoing hundreds of billions of years of seasonal cycles, energy cycles, material cycles, within conservation, the principles of heavenly Dao—the Four Seasons Great Dao had clearly advanced a notch, and his heart trembled instantly. "This is!"

"Is this the four seasons you have experienced, Sword Lord?"

The Four Seasons Ancient Emperor exclaimed in awe.

"What you say is without error."

"This is the effect of the four seasons sword path simulated by my own sword path, which can mutually verify and promote with you, benefiting both of us."

"The joy of the human realm knows no greater pleasure—hahaha!"

Jiang Ding spoke with some happiness.

"You are indeed an anomaly."

"Sword Lord."

The Four Seasons Ancient Emperor spoke reverently.

Around them, the sword emperors all felt admiration, giving rise to a hint of joy at the progress of the Great Dao.

This generation's human forbidden zone sword emperor, in the aspect of tree people, possesses miraculous craftsmanship akin to rare treasures—truly admirable, a capability generally held only by法修 ancient emperors. Numerous human sword emperors gathered together, discussing profundity and Dao, tasting tea, occasionally taking out fine wines and delicacies from their respective Immortal Dynasties, or performing unforgettable classic melodies, singing loudly—truly delighted. The entire meeting on forming military formations and building the race's sword cultivator army was turned by them into a feast of merriment.

Utterly devoid of any trace of solemn tension.

To these sword emperors, war and slaughter are as ordinary as breathing; even if the next moment they are to be slain by the Eight Characters Immortal Scripture Ancient Emperor of the alien race, that has nothing to do with present happiness.

Everyone exchanged cups and drank, talked for several rounds.

At a certain moment, many sword emperors paused—those drinking set down their cups, the singing sword emperors' voices began to fade, the plucking ancient emperors played the final note, and the sword-fighting ancient emperors, still playing, crossed their blades and then separated.

Many Sword Emperors raised their cups again, facing the Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang.

"Sword Master,"

"Wishing you victory and a triumphant return!"

The Chrono Emperor and the many Sword Emperors drank their cups in one go.

"Hahaha!"

"It is only natural."

Jiang Ding smiled faintly, likewise drained the juice in his cup, and set down the wine cup with a clang!

At this moment, the Tai Qing flying sword rang out with a clear chime, and scorching killing intent burst forth.

Boom—

Endless twilight sword qi erupted, enveloping the Tai Shang Da Ri Gu Huang, sword and man becoming one, transforming into a sword-path heavenly dragon that nearly pierced the nine heavens, bearing a heavy and terrifying pressure as it shot at extreme speed beyond the Tai Shang Da Ri domain, its speed reaching the ultimate limit, already surpassing the flow of time.

At the same moment, the ten trillion sword grasses that had come through the long starry sky likewise descended at this very moment.