Chapter 476: Shocking Results Across the Board

"Fellow Daoists!

For now, the only plan is to temporarily avoid their sharp edge.

Once we regroup, we will have a final showdown with Huang Daxian!" Xizi Daozi, seeing the situation, felt unwilling in his heart.

But he also understood that circumstances were stronger than man, and he made a decisive decision on the spot.

Although the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi were angry in their hearts, they also knew this was not the time to act on impulse.

They quickly sent a message to the Taiyin Holy Maiden, and after receiving a reply, they immediately issued the order to retreat.

At the same time, to prevent the Wan Hun Banner from continuing to persecute the sect's disciples, the elders of Taiyin Shengdi simultaneously set up layers of defenses to prevent the vengeful spirits from pursuing.

"You want to leave?

How could it be that easy!" Huang Daxian saw the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi beginning to retreat, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

He had no intention of letting them go just like that.

Huang Daxian waved his hands violently.

The vengeful spirits in the Wan Hun Banner let out even sharper, piercing cries; their speed and strength reached their peak at this moment, like streaks of black lightning, lunging at the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi.

"Protect the Holy Maiden, retreat quickly!" Xizi Daozi shouted loudly.

He and several other elders quickly stepped in front of Xi Yiwu, using their bodies and mana to buy time for the Holy Maiden's retreat.

Under Xizi Daozi's leadership, the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi quickly formed a massive spell formation; powerful Taiyin energy radiated from within the formation, forming a great light shield that blocked the vengeful spirits' attacks one by one.

"Don't worry about me, escort the disciples and flee quickly!" Xi Yiwu's voice echoed across the battlefield.

Her hands traced profound trajectories in the air, Taiyin energy forming a great halo, radiating the relic divine light of Cui Can.

Wherever the divine light passed, the vengeful spirits let out mournful screams, and wisps of green smoke rose from their ghostly bodies.

"Damn, they can still block it!" Huang Daxian saw this, and his face turned extremely grim.

I never expected the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi to display such great power even while retreating.

"Huang Daxian, today's battle ends here for now; someday we will surely make a comeback and take your life!" Xizi Daozi said coldly, his eyes filled with hatred.

"Hmph, I'll be waiting anytime!" Huang Daxian let out a cold snort.

He did not pursue.

Because the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi had already made sufficient preparations; forcing a pursuit would only result in loss outweighing gain.

As the cultivators of Taiyin Shengdi gradually withdrew, the black-clad cultivators watching from the side showed complex expressions on their faces.

"Huang Daxian.

Today's battle, your performance is eye-opening." The Black Dragon Clan Chief walked up to Huang Daxian's side, his tone carrying a hint of praise.

"Clan Chief flatters me; Huang Mou merely used a small trick." Huang Daxian smiled faintly.

Although he appeared relaxed on the surface, in reality he had also expended a great deal of energy.

"The strength of Taiyin Shengdi should not be underestimated; today's battle, although we gained the upper hand, we must not be careless.

This time, because of the baleful power of the Wan Hun Banner, we protected our disciples and retreated.

If we ever find a way to break the banner, we will surely make a comeback." The Black Dragon Clan Chief reminded.

"Clan Chief, rest assured; Huang Mou knows his limits." Huang Daxian nodded.

He stood silently in place, gazing in the direction the Taiyin Shengdi cultivators had gone, a glint of sharp light flashing in his eyes, clearly already thinking about this matter.

Not long after, the news that Taiyin Shengdi's attack on Heicheng had ended in defeat spread like wildfire among the gathering places of cultivators in the Universe Cultivation World—tea halls, training grounds, and every corner.

Countless cultivators, upon learning the result, wore faces of utter shock and disbelief.

"Taiyin Shengdi has truly lost face this time, actually defeated by a lowly Huang Daxian using such methods!" a middle-aged cultivator mocked.

"Yes, we used to hear how formidable the Taiyin Shengdi Holy Maiden was.

Now it seems she's nothing special." Another cultivator echoed, his tone carrying a hint of schadenfreude.

"Do you know?

In some places, people have already started making jokes about Taiyin Shengdi's affairs." A young cultivator leaned in, speaking mysteriously.

"Ah, this cannot all be blamed on Taiyin Shengdi.

Huang Daxian's methods are truly too bizarre; who could have imagined he would use such things?" A cultivator who appeared fairly impartial interjected.

"No matter what.

Taiyin Shengdi has indeed suffered a major loss this time; it seems they need to reflect seriously." An elder cultivator shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of worry.

"Have you heard?

The Holy Maiden of Taiyin Shengdi, Xi Yiwu, the maiden famed as the number one under Taiyin, actually suffered a defeat in Heicheng!" A young cultivator in blue robes exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes, who would have thought Heicheng could withstand Taiyin Shengdi's attack?

Just who is this Huang Daxian, that he can stand against Taiyin Shengdi?" An elder cultivator stroked his beard, his eyes full of doubt.

"I heard Huang Daxian used something called the 'Invincible Hundred Treasures Soup'.

That thing sounds nothing like a proper magical treasure.

Taiyin Shengdi this time probably suffered a major loss." A burly cultivator chuckled hehe.

"Hmph.

No matter what methods he used, winning is winning.

The cultivation world has always been about the strong reigning supreme; where are all these rules?" A female cultivator let out a cold snort, clearly taking pleasure in Taiyin Shengdi's misfortune.

"However, Taiyin Shengdi's retreat this time will likely not be easily forgiven and forgotten.

They have deep foundations; this defeat will only make them more vigilant." A cultivator who appeared experienced analyzed in a low voice.

"Indeed!

The Holy Maiden of Taiyin Shengdi, Xi Yiwu, is not someone to be trifled with.

Although she suffered a setback this time, I believe she will surely make a comeback." A young female cultivator's eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Haha, then we'll just wait and see.

Let's see how this battle develops.

But I'm actually more interested in Black City.

That place is mysterious and unfathomable—who knows what great secrets it might hide." A cultivator in splendid robes said with a smiling, narrowed gaze.

"No matter what, this battle has shown us the uncertainty of the cultivation world.

Any sect, any cultivator, could rise overnight and become a force that changes the balance." An elder sighed with emotion.

"But I am even more interested in Huang Daxian's 'Invincible Hundred Treasures Soup.' I heard even the pure and immaculate Taiyin Holy Maiden suffered a great loss from it." A male cultivator suddenly leaned over, laughing heartily.

"Haha.

I also want to know the recipe for that Invincible Hundred Herbs Soup. I heard it's a nauseatingly foul-smelling decoction.

Even the Taiyin Holy Maiden suffered a great loss from it!" A cultivator in coarse cloth said while speaking.

At the same time, he waved his hand to dispel the tea fragrance before him, seemingly trying to simulate that nauseating smell in this way.

"That decoction is said to be brewed from various strange ingredients, not lacking some filthy substances, and its power is surprisingly formidable!" A middle-aged cultivator who looked quite knowledgeable shook his head and sighed, his eyes full of disbelief.

"The Taiyin Holy Maiden Xiyi Fu is the pride of the Taiyin Holy Land, yet she also suffered a setback before this Hundred Treasures Soup.

Huang Daxian's Invincible Hundred Treasures Soup surely makes cultivators wary and fearful, causing them to retreat three leagues.

Anyone suddenly facing it would likely be unable to defend against it." A young female cultivator furrowed her brows, clearly speechless about this treasure.

"Hmph.

The cultivation world has always been about the strong reigning supreme—what's with all these formalities?

Huang Daxian winning this way also counts as his ability." A cultivator in black robes snorted coldly, his tone carrying a hint of admiration for Huang Daxian.

"But this method is simply too despicable. Cultivators should pursue the great Dao of heaven and earth, not these heretical tricks." An old cultivator with white hair stroked his beard, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.

"No matter what, the Taiyin Holy Land's defeat this time will surely shake its high-level leadership.

Although Holy Maiden Xiyi Fu lost, her potential remains not to be underestimated. The Taiyin Holy Land will surely find a way to regain this face." A cultivator who seemed well-informed said softly.

"It seems the cultivation world will be unsettled again.

The grudge between the Taiyin Holy Land and Black City will likely not end easily." An observing cultivator concluded.

At this moment, in a base of the Taiyin Holy Land within the Tianji Shengyu, the Taiyin Holy Maiden sat in the chief position, listening to the reports of the cultivators below.

Whether the elders of the Taiyin Holy Land or the Taiyin Holy Maiden herself, all had faces as dark as iron.

Originally established as a powerful sect in the cultivation world, the Taiyin Holy Land has always enjoyed a lofty status.

But since suffering a great loss in the Taiyin Holy Land's confrontation with Huang Daxian, the Taiyin Holy Land's image has greatly diminished in many cultivators' minds.

In the main hall of the Taiyin Holy Land's base.

The Taiyin Holy Land's senior cultivators heard the outside world's mockery and ridicule of the holy land, and angry emotions spread within the holy land.

The Taiyin Holy Land's cultivators have always been proud of their sect's strength and the holy maiden's prestige, and this defeat made them feel an unprecedented humiliation.

"How absurd! Those ignorant cultivators dare to mock our Taiyin Holy Land.

What do they know?" A young Taiyin Holy Land cultivator angrily slammed the table, his face full of indignation.

"Our Taiyin Holy Land has endured a thousand years of wind and rain—how could it fall because of a minor setback?

The potential of Holy Maiden Xiyi Fu is unmatched; this defeat is merely temporary." A senior elder tried to calm everyone's emotions, but his words could not conceal his anger.

"We must do something—we cannot let the holy land's reputation be trampled like this!" A female cultivator clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with determined light.

"Yes, we cannot sit and wait for death.

We should take the initiative, let those who mocked us know the might of the Taiyin Holy Land!" Another cultivator echoed, his words stirring resonance among those present.

In the Taiyin Holy Land's council hall, the high-level members were also urgently discussing countermeasures.

"We must strengthen the disciples' practical combat training and enhance their fighting ability.

This defeat was partly due to our disciples lacking experience in handling sudden situations." An elder said in a deep voice.

"Furthermore, we should increase external intelligence gathering, like for opponents such as Huang Daxian.

We cannot be careless." Another elder added.

"Moreover.

We should send envoys to other sects.

Explain this incident and seek support.

The Taiyin Holy Land's reputation cannot be destroyed like this." An elder responsible for diplomacy proposed.

In the Taiyin Holy Land's council hall, the cultivators' discussion rose and fell,

especially when thinking of the might of the Wan Soul Banner, which had already exceeded their expectations.

All the Taiyin Holy Land's high-level members present grimaced in toothache.

"We must find a method that can directly destroy the Wan Soul Banner's main body." An elder in silver-white battle armor stood up, his voice firm and powerful: "Only by destroying the Wan Soul Banner can the imprisoned souls be freed, and the Wan Soul Banner thus lose its function."

"But the Wan Soul Banner's main body is extraordinarily sturdy; ordinary attacks cannot damage it." A weathered old man furrowed his brows, speaking with concern.

"I heard in ancient classics there is a technique called 'Nine Yang Burn Heaven Art' that perhaps could be tried." A learned elder said slowly: "This art can summon the utmost yang and rigid flames, specifically to counter yin and evil things."

"But none of us have cultivated the Nine Yang Burn Heaven Art; starting now would likely be too late." A middle-aged female elder raised the practical difficulty.

"Perhaps we can seek allies with such abilities, or look for treasures with similar effects." Another elder suggested.

"Besides, we should also strengthen our soul protection." A cultivator specializing in soul arts proposed his view: "We can make some soul-protection talismans to enhance our soul defense and reduce the Wan Soul Banner's influence on us."

"Moreover.

Could we exploit the Wan Soul Banner's need for blood sacrifice to strengthen itself, set a trap, and lure Huang Daxian into it?" An elder, after pondering, proposed a bold idea.

"This plan is too risky.

But if successful, it might deal Huang Daxian a heavy blow." An elder pondered.

"Not only that, we also need to strengthen our research on the Wan Soul Banner to understand more of its secrets." A young cultivator's eyes gleamed: "Only by deeply understanding the enemy can we find a way to defeat it."

In the main hall of the Taiyin Sacred Land, after a heated discussion, the elders and elite disciples reached a consensus.

To counter the Myriad Soul Banner held by Huang Daxian, they must seek external aid and borrow a treasure capable of restraining the Myriad Soul Banner.

"You have discussed for a long time; now is the time to make a decision," the Taiyin Holy Maiden said slowly as she rose to her feet.

Although her voice was gentle, it carried an undeniable authority.

"Send envoys to the headquarters of the major sects to seek support and assistance," the Taiyin Holy Maiden continued, "borrow a treasure capable of restraining the Myriad Soul Banner."

"Holy Maiden, do you already have a target in mind?" a young elder asked.

"Yes, we already have several possible target options," the Taiyin Holy Maiden nodded, "the 'Heavenly Secrets Mirror' of the Tianji Sect, said to be able to discern the weaknesses of all yin and evil things; and the 'Reclusive Demon Sword' of the Lingjian Sect, whose sword qi is sufficient to sever all impure forces."

"These treasures are the town-protecting treasures of the major sects' strongholds in the Tianji Sacred Realm; will they lend them to us?" an old man asked worriedly.

Upon hearing this, the Taiyin Holy Maiden Xi Yi Fu smiled faintly, "The Taiyin Sacred Land maintains good relations with these sects; we will surely be able to persuade them."

"I have heard that in the depths of the Boundless Sea, there is a middle-aged cultivator named Shi Wei.

He may possess a treasure capable of countering the Myriad Soul Banner," an elderly woman of the Taiyin Sacred Land suddenly said at this moment.

"Shi Wei?

Can the treasure in his hand truly counter the Myriad Soul Banner?" an elder questioned doubtfully.

"It is said that the treasure in his hand is a divine artifact known as the 'Nine Yang Burn Heaven Mirror.'

Yang energy is precisely the bane of yin and evil treasures like the Myriad Soul Banner; it is said he obtained it from the ruins of an ancient god in a distant land," the elderly woman explained.

"Nine Yang Burn Heaven Mirror?"

The elders exchanged glances, each showing a thoughtful expression in their eyes.