Chapter 252

Xiong Dao Ren also couldn't help but admire the cave master's methods, having designed the formation to be so hidden.

It turned out that the treasure sword was used as the condition to trigger the formation's restriction; as long as one carried the treasure sword away from this place, the formation restriction would be triggered, and if there were no formation, it would directly conceal itself—not just some ordinary cleverness.

Unintentionally, he actually failed to notice!

Through the inheritance of divine abilities, although he could imitate and recreate this kind of formation by copying the cat to draw the tiger, if he were to create it himself, he absolutely would not have such a uniquely clever idea.

Why didn't you say so earlier, making him worry and fear for nothing!

Tian Peng secretly sighed in relief, his expression still calm as before.

As a result, Xiong Dao Ren's next sentence again made Tian Peng's heart leap into his throat.

"However, this formation's restriction is truly too strong; with my cultivation, the locking formation cannot withstand it."

Xiong Dao Ren furrowed his brow tightly, straining to resist.

Damn it!

Then why don't you run? Tian Peng, facing away from Xiong Dao Ren, was greatly startled, his legs trembling, wishing he could just turn and flee immediately!

"I have already infused my magical power to reinforce the locking formation; although I cannot completely seal off the transmission of the restriction, I can still hold it for about half an hour."

Xiong Dao Ren's voice was weak as he staggered to his feet.

His magical power consumption was too great, and the gap in cultivation between him and the one who deployed the formation was too vast!

Can't you just say it all at once? Tian Peng's face was filled with black lines; his heart felt like a stone being tossed back and forth by a child—up and down, overly stimulating.

Grabbing Xiong Dao Ren's shoulder and supporting him, Tian Peng spoke solemnly: "Today, Bei Shuai's hand feel is lacking, and I do not wish to contend with others; since we have obtained what we wanted, it is best we depart swiftly."

"If it were usual, Bei Shuai might still have the mind to bully someone a bit."

Xiong Dao Ren nodded heavily, firmly believing Tian Peng's words—even Yang Jian, who is already a Great Luo Golden Immortal, is not Peng Ge's match, requiring Peng Ge to let him win in order to save face.

Even if we were to encounter another Great Luo Golden Immortal, what could it matter? It would still be a one-sided beating; if Peng Ge gets angry, there's nothing good for him to eat.

One person and one bear also escaped from the cave dwelling.

Kunlun Mountain, Yu Xu Palace.

Guang Cheng Zi, leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals, gazed at the chessboard formation before him, his brow tightly furrowed; after a long while, he shook his head helplessly and said: "After all, it's still Master Uncle who is one move ahead."

"I admit defeat."

Yun Zhongzi stroked his beard, also wearing a satisfied smile: "It's still Protégé you who intentionally let me win; otherwise, the two of us would be evenly matched, and this game could never be finished."

Guang Cheng Zi smiled slightly, did not deny it, waved his hand, and carefully collected all the chess pieces and board.

"Master Uncle, I don't know how your imitation version of the Zhuxian Four Swords is coming along?"

Guang Cheng Zi pondered for a moment, then spoke with some curiosity.

Although he is the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals, within the Chan Teaching, his seniority is not the highest except for the Master.

Like Master Uncle Yun Zhongzi's seniority, which is higher than his own—this is none other than the reincarnation of the ancient great one Hong Yun Lao Zu, truly deserving of the title Master Uncle.

This Master Uncle Yun Zhongzi possesses extraordinary talent in artifact refinement, especially excelling in imitating magical treasures.

Earlier, he had even borrowed the Zhuxian Sword from him, saying he wanted to conduct some power tests and measurements of the Zhuxian Sword's shape and size.

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongzi's eyes gleamed with several more degrees of pride.

"Not hiding it from Protégé, my imitation version of the Zhuxian Four Swords is only missing the final step; I have already placed it in the Huolu stove, and after smelting it with the Samadhi True Fire for a few more days, it will be ready to come out of the furnace."

Guang Cheng Zi nodded, sighing: "No wonder Master Uncle you have free time to come and play chess with me."

He was still wondering about that!

"Playing chess is indeed because I want to exchange moves with Protégé you."

Yun Zhongzi laughed heartily.

"Master Uncle"

Guang Cheng Zi paused, then continued: "How powerful is your imitation version of the Zhuxian Four Swords?"

"It can absolutely reach the level of a quasi-saint-grade magical treasure."

Yun Zhongzi spoke with full confidence.

To ensure this magical treasure is done well, it's not just the Zhuxian Sword—he has also borrowed the Xian Trap Sword, Xian Slaughter Sword, and Juexian Sword.

Every inch of the magical treasure's polishing has consumed countless efforts of his.

Guaranteeing a one-to-one reproduction, even the functions are entirely the same.

Although the rank still falls short compared to the genuine Zhuxian Four Swords.

After all, the Zhuxian Four Swords are among the top-tier magical treasures in the Three Realms.

Yun Zhongzi mysteriously extended four fingers: "If I could obtain the Zhuxian Sword Formation Diagram, my refined Zhuxian Four Swords could also complete the Zhuxian Sword Formation; when deployed, one could resist four quasi-saints—this is no difficult task."

Yun Zhongzi spoke with conviction,

This is the foundation of his years of research into artifact refinement techniques.

Four quasi-saints?!

Guang Cheng Zi's heart gave a jolt—this power is somewhat strong!

When the genuine Zhuxian Sword Formation is deployed, it can allow a Saint to resist four opponents of the same realm.

But that thing cannot be set up by just anyone.

If we let these quasi-saints set it up, their magical power would be exhausted in just a few breaths.

If Senior Brother's imitation Zhuxian Sword Formation truly has such an effect, then it would indeed be genuinely useful.

After all, the position of Saint is already full; it's impossible to have another chance at Enlightenment.

And now, the Saints of the Three Realms cannot take action; thus, quasi-saints can be said to be the peak of combat power.

If another imitation Zhuxian Sword Formation by Senior Brother were to appear, then it would truly be invincible in the world.

Thinking of this, Guang Cheng Zi's tone gained a hint of regret: "But the Zhuxian Sword Formation's diagram is still in the hands of Tong Tian Shi Bo."

In the Fèngshén War, the Jie Sect was beaten to such a state; surely Tong Tian Shi Bo already bears a deep hatred toward them, let alone lending them the Zhuxian Formation Diagram.

His regret was not because the conflict with the Jie Sect had intensified.

After all, this is the Great Calamity of Deification; it is either you die or I perish, better a dead cultivation ally than a dead me, only they can be placed on the List.

Rather, it was because he sighed in wonder: since the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords have already been obtained, why did Master and the others not directly take the Formation Diagram as well? "Indeed!

Yun Zhongzi likewise heaved a long sigh.

In that case, his replica Four Immortal-Slaying Swords would not be complete; without the Formation Diagram, their power is greatly reduced.

They can only serve as ordinary Sword-type Quasi-Saint-grade Dharma treasures.

Lifting the tea on the table, Yun Zhongzi tilted his head back and drank, but suddenly his heart shook.

"Pfft"

The tea was sprayed in one mouthful onto Guang Cheng Zi.

Yun Zhongzi's eyes were full of shock; his formation array was broken?!

"Formation Address Uncle"

Guang Cheng Zi was caught off guard, covered in tea, and immediately jumped up, his face dark.

"Formation Address Nephew!

Apologies, I still have an urgent matter, I will take my leave first"

Yun Zhongzi bowed, his face wearing anxiety.

This replica Four Immortal-Slaying Swords is just one step from completion; absolutely no mishap can occur!

He originally thought laying down a formation array would guarantee absolute safety, yet he never expected there would actually be petty villains daring to act recklessly in his cave dwelling!

Moreover, they have already triggered the hidden prohibition he engraved in the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords!

"Formation Permission"

Guang Cheng Zi's complexion was still not good, which is also understandable; whoever suffered such an unprovoked blow would be helpless.

But Yun Zhongzi could no longer attend to these matters; his whole person turned into a streak of light and fled into the distance.

Guang Cheng Zi was silent for several breaths, then spoke doubtfully: "Formation Address Uncle is truly inexplicable"

Yun Zhongzi's side flew from Yu Xu Palace at extreme speed; the full speed of a Quasi-Saint realm is imaginable.

In less than several breaths he had already returned to his Yuzhu Cave.

Seeing the wide-open cave entrance, even he, who is called a Blessed Virtue Golden Immortal with an extremely fine temperament, could not help but have a surge of resentment rise in his throat — bullying too far!

The formation array he meticulously arranged was actually broken open without alerting him; this person's cultivation attainment is absolutely not simple!