Chapter 483: Vajra Dharma Zen Sect

Envoys of the evil-path forces, each bearing their own mission, set out silently toward History Tiger City.

Some forces sought to take the opportunity to scout the reality of History Tiger City, while others hoped to establish contact with History Tiger City, jointly oppose the Huanyu righteous-path forces, and further contend for greater resources in the cultivation world.

However, when they arrived outside History Tiger City, they encountered an unexpected obstruction.

The grand protective formation of History Tiger City resembled a huge heavenly net, covering the entire city.

The lines of the formation flickered with azure light, like the trajectories of stars in the night sky, forming a complex and mysterious pattern.

These lines wove in the air above the city into a giant net, each line like a sharp sword flashing with cold light, guarding the peace of History Tiger City.

At the center of the formation lay a huge formation eye, like a radiant pearl emitting a soft yet powerful light.

Around the formation eye, nine colossal light pillars rose from the ground, piercing the clouds; each pillar contained a different natural force—wind, thunder, fire, water, and so on.

Among these forces of law, they checked and enhanced each other, forming a defense system nearly impossible to breach.

At that moment, ripples spread through the city-guarding grand formation, and an invisible force silently permeated, covering the entire battlefield.

This force seemed able to pierce anything, striking directly at the heart, causing an indescribable fear and oppression.

"This formation actually specializes in attacking cultivators' Dao-heart and soul, able to arouse deep-seated fear in sentient beings, causing them to gradually lose reason and eventually collapse."

An evil-path cultivator exclaimed in shock, "The closer I get to History Tiger City's city-guarding grand formation, the more I feel a chill that penetrates to the marrow."

His body trembled involuntarily, his Dao-heart surged, and he felt restless and unsettled.

"What exactly is this formation? Not

It not only possesses powerful mental assault, but can also mobilize the power of heaven and earth, forming manifestations such as violent winds, heavy rain, lightning, etc.

These manifestations are violent and yet predictable, possessing destructive danger." Another evil-path cultivator exclaimed in shock.

Red light flickered in his eyes, and he saw many things that other cultivators could not see on the surface of the grand formation.

Under the cover of History Tiger City's grand formation, an intangible terrifying domain formed, which spontaneously warned and threatened cultivators who approached, making all enemies attempting to invade History Tiger City feel terrified.

The formation instilled an instinctive fear in cultivators' hearts, making them prefer to face tens of thousands of troops rather than step into that area.

Moreover, the formation contained countless restrictions and illusions; if anyone attempted to forcefully break in, it would trigger the formation's counterattack—lightly causing loss of direction, severely resulting in immediate death.

The envoys of the evil-path forces loitered outside the formation, trying various methods, but never managed to decipher its secrets.

Furthermore, elders from the powerful evil-path forces, who were already ill-tempered, became even more irritable and decisive in killing due to long-term practice of bloody cultivation methods.

Now, upon seeing that no cultivator came out to greet them after the sound transmission, they angrily unleashed powerful arts to bombard the formation, but were instead backlashed by the formation's power, suffering severe injuries;

Furthermore, some evil-path cultivators attempted to find the formation's weakness using the murderous gaze cultivated through their practice, but unknowingly fell into the illusion created by the formation, unable to extricate themselves.

"Damn it, why can't I see a single person in History Tiger City."

"Could it be an empty city?"

The evil-path cultivators hit a wall before History Tiger City's city-guarding grand formation; the sound transmission got no reply, and they spoke in exasperated fury.

They originally thought that, relying on their background, they could easily establish contact with History Tiger City, but they never imagined even approaching the city gate would be difficult.

"History Tiger City's city-guarding grand formation is no trivial matter; even if you're unwilling, you must wait." An evil-path cultivator sighed, his eyes showing both shock and awe.

"The news of the Taiyin Holy Maiden's fall seems no coincidence." Another cultivator whispered, his voice trembling, "History Tiger City's background is likely even stronger than imagined."

Upon hearing this, an elderly evil-path elder's eyes flashed with thoughtful light, and he also said in a low voice, "Such a force, if it could become an ally, would undoubtedly be a great help in opposing the righteous-path forces."

"But if they are unwilling to cooperate with us, then they will become our greatest threat." Another evil-path elder said upon hearing this, his tone tinged with worry.

Gradually, news began to be transmitted back to the evil-path forces' base via communication jade slips, causing a stir among the high ranks of the evil-path forces.

History Tiger City's strength far exceeded their expectations, and that mysterious city-guarding grand formation was an unforeseen problem for them.

Many evil-path forces secretly ordered the envoys who had reached History Tiger City to refrain from rash action.

Various major forces tried to dispatch experts skilled in concealment to sneak near History Tiger City and gather intelligence.

They hoped to contact History Tiger City's internal cultivators through other channels, thereby finding a breakthrough from within.

At this moment within History Tiger City, the Golden Peng King and the Tiger King also noticed the movements of the evil-path forces.

They were still unclear about the evil-path forces' intentions, so they were merely observing.

History Tiger City contains many cultivators from Earth, who must absolutely not be allowed to let the opposing side in; moreover, those who come are all demonic cultivators, these cultivators have no rules whatsoever, and if they make a move they will definitely act without restraint.

Therefore, everyone first planned to covertly observe the attitudes of some evil-path forces toward History Tiger City.

As long as one stays in History Tiger City, it is utterly safe.

Because the Monster Master once confidently declared that as long as the city-guarding grand formation remains, History Tiger City is impregnable, and any external force would find it hard to shake.

Moreover, to guard against retaliation from Taiyin Shengdi, they had long ago ordered the strengthening of the city's defenses and urged cultivators to intensify their training, enhance their strength, and welcome the impending storm.

"The purpose of the evil-path cultivators' dread has already been achieved." The Tiger King said confidently, a smug smile playing on his lips.

The Monster Master once said that History Tiger City would surely have other forces come to scout its reality, but he never expected that the ones who came would still be evil-path forces.

Although the city-guarding grand formation temporarily held off the evil-path forces' intrusion, this struggle has only just begun; to protect History Tiger City, we must first make the enemy feel some apprehension.

"These people are utterly reckless; we must be extremely cautious." The Golden Peng King said solemnly, his gaze piercing the city walls and landing on every face of the evil-path cultivators.

However, just as the evil-path forces were at a loss due to History Tiger City's city-guarding grand formation, a group of bald-headed monks mysteriously arrived from the edge of Tianji Shengyu, coming from far to near.

Their steps were steady and powerful, each seeming to resonate with the earth's pulse; the chanting voices contained an indescribable power, making the surrounding air seem to become sacred and inviolable.

The cultivators of the evil-path forces originally still held a somewhat gawking attitude, wanting to witness History Tiger City's strength, but when this group of monks appeared, they could not help but show fear in their eyes.

The aura emanating from these monks gave them a feeling of unprecedented oppression, as if their inner dark sides were being illuminated.

"What what kind of people are these?"

"How can their aura be so strong?" a stammering evil-path cultivator asked.

"The chanting voice is extraordinarily eerie, seemingly having an innate restraining effect on our techniques; even when facing the righteous-path forces, we do not feel such a strong sense of dread." Another cultivator said, his voice tinged with awe.

It is said that in the Universe Cultivation World there is a hidden giant star in the void, upon which are solely cultivators who specialize in the power of faith, bald-headed monks, named the Golden Diamond Law Zen Sect.

Their cultivation method can purify all evil; evil-path techniques cannot function at all before them—could they not be them?" A seemingly elderly evil-path cultivator said in a low voice, his words unfinished but the meaning already clear.

Upon hearing this, the arrivals of the evil-path forces furrowed their brows, clearly surprised by this sudden turn of events.

"How could they have come here?" an elder of the evil-path forces asked doubtfully.

Beside him stood an elderly woman with a skull‑topped cane in hand; after a moment of silence she slowly said, "The Vajra Dharma Chan Sect has always kept out of worldly affairs, yet this time it has suddenly appeared—surely something major is afoot."

"What should we do?"

"If they intervene, it will obviously be disadvantageous to the heretical forces," some heretical cultivators began to worry.

After personally witnessing the serene aura emanating from the bald cultivators and then hearing the chanting, it was clear that the chant contained a mysterious power that made all who heard it feel an indescribable urge to rush forward and kowtow in worship.

"Calm the mind and spirit, this chant also has the power to ferry across!" a heretical cultivator suddenly exclaimed, his voice trembling slightly.

"The heavier one's karmic burden, the more obvious the effect of this sutra," another cultivator added, his eyes full of dread.

Some sect leaders began to comfort their disciples, urging them all to stay calm and not act rashly.

Although the members of the Vajra Dharma Chan Sect are powerful, they would not kill without cause.

Since they have come, it would be wise first to observe the purpose of this group of bald cultivators before deciding.

A low, rumbling hum…

At that moment, the bald cultivators had already arrived before the city‑protecting grand formation of History Tiger City.

They did not force a breakthrough, but stopped, and the leading old monk placed his palms together and loudly said, "Amitabha."

Although the voice was gentle, it clearly carried throughout History Tiger City.

Each word resonated like a morning bell and evening drum, shaking the soul of everyone present.

The cultivators of the heretical forces began to feel uneasy, many of them already considering whether they should retreat.

Faced with this group of bald cultivators, they had originally thought they could gain an advantage relying on their own evil arts and tricks, but now they realized that the bald cultivators' methods were even more uncanny than theirs.

A low, rumbling hum…

The city‑protecting grand formation sensed something and slowly opened a gap, through which the bald cultivators filed in one by one.

"We can't stay here any longer; we must leave immediately," a heretical cultivator said anxiously, the confidence previously on his face gone.

"Exactly, if these bald cultivators are here to aid History Tiger City, then we truly have no chance of victory," another cultivator echoed.

Some of the heretical cultivators, following the rhythm of a retreating crowd, also began to withdraw quietly.

They did not want to draw the attention of the bald cultivators.

At the same time, the Tiger King and others inside History Tiger City, upon seeing Xiguangsi arrive, all felt delighted in their hearts.

Xiguangsi's method of salvation is the bane of the soul body; even without injury, simply chanting the sutras can send cultivators away, causing their soul bodies to disintegrate automatically.

"The masters of Xiguangsi have already reached Tianji Shengyu; the arrival of His Majesty Qin Shihuang is not far off," the Tiger King said excitedly.

After hearing this, the Golden Peng King nodded, his eyes flashing with wisdom: "There is a Shocking Spirit Formation improved by the Zhouyi Master according to the demon master's method; as long as the various sects cannot find the formation's eye and locate its weakness, it absolutely cannot be broken."

Subsequently, Earth cultivators from the Primordial Spirit Realm will arrive in succession, and these Huanyu powerhouses will gradually cease to be a threat.

"Haha, the heretical cultivators had originally been restless outside History Tiger City, trying to find an opportunity to enter the city.

but they did not expect their plans to be disrupted by a group of Xiguangsi masters who suddenly appeared.

The masters each had their divine light inwardly gathered, emitting a chanting wave that unsettled the mind and spirit; the heretical cultivators' soul bodies felt an unprecedented oppression and fear, so they dared not act rashly at this moment.

Heavenly Pivot True Person Hu Xiaocao's eyes flashed with brilliance as he laughed heartily.

"Not bad, these heretical cultivators who have come are basically incapable of making decisions; there's no need to engage with them.

"After this matter is over, the heads of the various heretical sects will consider coming to History Tiger City," said Ziyang True Person Zhang Zheduan, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth; the cultivation world is like this—the more mysterious something is, the more the enemy fears it.

What they must do is, when the various forces in Tianji Shengyu have not yet reacted, to rely on their own mystique and firmly establish their authority in the frontier of Tianji Shengyu.

Thus, the surrounding cultivators will be intimidated, and the Earth cultivators entering History Tiger City will have the opportunity to rapidly strengthen themselves.

At this moment outside History Tiger City, the heretical cultivators saw more and more of their fellows withdrawing, while those who remained felt increasingly uneasy.

The heretical cultivators' worries are not unfounded; the masters of Xiguangsi indeed possess specialized means to restrain the soul body.

In their cultivation tradition, there is a special class of scriptures and arts that can purify evil, soothe the soul, and have an extremely potent destructive effect on the soul bodies relied upon by heretical cultivators.

"The bald cultivators' arts are too uncanny; we must return to report to the overseer so he can decide," a heretical cultivator whispered, fear flickering in his eyes.

"Exactly, we cannot hard‑force a clash here; if these are strong ones of the Vajra Dharma Chan Sect, then History Tiger City's background could be as vast as the heavens."

The Vajra Dharma Chan Sect, which has always stayed out of worldly affairs, when it appears, even ancient powers must seek friendly relations.

History Tiger City's background is unfathomable; better to retreat for now and discuss later,' another cultivator echoed.

As the heretical cultivators withdrew, the tense atmosphere outside History Tiger City eased somewhat.

And in the depths of History Tiger City,

The Dharma Jie Master of Xiguangsi sat cross‑legged, began to silently recite Buddhist sutras, and the other monks likewise sat down, surrounding him to form a mysterious formation.

This formation emanated a tranquil yet powerful force, making the surrounding air become serene and sacred.

As the monks formed the formation in History Tiger City, the entire area was enveloped in a solemn and reverent atmosphere.

"Rise!"

At the Dharma Jie Master's command, all the monks began to chant in unison, their voices low and powerful, as if able to penetrate the human spirit.

Their voices coalesced into a strong force, forming wave after wave of golden light that spread outward toward History Tiger City.

These light waves formed a huge golden shield outside the city walls, encircling the entirety of History Tiger City.

On the shield shimmered mysterious runes, emanating a force that calmed the mind and spirit.

"This is the Vajra Indestructible Formation," the Tiger King said in a deep voice, his face becoming unusually excited.