Chapter 817: The Two Sects Launch an All-Out War

The disciples of the Jie Sect saw this, and their anger instantly soared to the heavens.

Originally, because of the tragic death of Lv Yue, they already hated the shamelessness of the Chan Sect to the core; now, seeing that the disciples of the Chan Sect had actually used despicable means to behead Jinguang Daoren and were also attacking their fellow disciples everywhere, how could they possibly accept this?

Thus, the conflict between the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect erupted in full.

Everywhere in Honghuang, there were scenes of disciples from the two sects slaughtering each other, as if the two sects had launched an all-out war.

Countless True Spirits headed toward the Investiture of the Gods.

Although the Investiture of the Gods was to be completed by borrowing the dynastic succession of the Human Ancestral Land, the main body was the All Sects; therefore, the slaughter between the All Sects, even if it did not occur in the Human Ancestral Land, was still affected by the Investiture of the Gods.

But Tongtian Jiaozhu and Yuanshi Tianzun were both slow to realize this.

Because of the Information Cocoon created by the Immortal Spirit Camp, the high-level members of both sects did not scroll through relevant short videos, and even the information reported from below would be blocked.

By the time they discovered it in the future, it would likely be too late.

Even if they did not want to fight to the death, the surging public opinion forced them to acquiesce, and even personally enter the fray.

Although they were Saints, they were almost omniscient and omnipotent.

But no matter how strong a person is, they still need people to support them; otherwise, they are just a lonely person.

………

Sishui Pass.

General's Mansion.

Shen Gongbao gave a hearty laugh and bowed, saying, "Greetings to the ten fellow Daoists. Marshal, these are the Ten Heavenly Lords of the Jie Sect. Not only are they all Golden Immortals, but they are also proficient in Array Formations; the formations they set up can even behead a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Ten fellow Daoists, this is the commander of Sishui Pass, Han Rong."

Han Rong was pleasantly surprised. He cupped his hands toward the Ten Heavenly Lords and said, "Greetings to the ten Immortal Elders. I failed to welcome you from afar, and I hope you will forgive me. With you stationed at Sishui Pass, I believe Xiqi and the Chan Sect will find it difficult to advance even an inch."

"The Marshal is too kind."

"Marshal, rest assured. The Chan Sect used despicable means, first luring and killing Brother Yang, then secretly ambushing Brother Lv Yue. Being so despicable and shameless, we are determined to avenge our two brothers."

"Unless we are all killed, Xiqi and the Chan Sect shall never enter Sishui Pass."

……

Qin Wan, Zhao Jiang, Dong Quan, and the others all cupped their hands in return.

Some were humble, some were arrogant, and some were filled with righteous indignation; their personalities were all different.

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

Subsequently, Qin Wan and the others bowed to Zhao Gongming.

Zhao Gongming gave a hearty laugh: "Greetings, junior brothers."

……

After some pleasantries, everyone took their seats.

Han Rong said, "Although you Immortal Elders came to assist out of righteousness, the Great King has long had an order: all who assist our Great Shang shall be treated according to the Recruitment Decree. Later, I will report to the Imperial Court to prepare the corresponding supplies."

Qin Wan and the others' eyes lit up upon hearing this.

They naturally knew about the Great Shang's Recruitment Decree and had been tempted before, but it was impossible for them to accept it.

After all, they were Golden Immortals of the Jie Sect.

However, since Great Shang was showing goodwill, they naturally would not refuse.

"Then we shall not decline."

"It is only right. Fellow Daoists, although Xiqi has temporarily retreated, I fear they will launch a major attack again tomorrow. I hope you can set up Array Formations outside the pass to resist the immortals of the Chan Sect."

"That should be the case."

Qin Wan and the others nodded.

Afterward, they went out of the pass together and set up the Ten Great Formations in front of Sishui Pass, which were the Heavenly Absolute Formation, Earthly Fiery Formation, Wind Howl Formation, Cold Ice Formation, Golden Light Formation, Blood Transformation Formation, Blazing Flame Formation, Soul-Falling Array, Red Water Formation, and Red Sand Formation.

The Ten Heavenly Lords were experts in Array Formations, and these Ten Great Formations were masterpieces they had contemplated for hundreds of thousands of years.

In the original work, the Soul-Falling Array within them even trapped the Taiji Diagram borrowed by Chijingzi, which shows how powerful these Ten Great Formations were.

Trapping a Great Luo Golden Immortal was by no means an exaggeration.

……

Zhaoge. Zichen Hall.

"Shen Gongbao, you truly did not disappoint me."

Yin Qi chuckled.

He received Han Rong's report stating that the Ten Heavenly Lords had already left the pass to set up the formations and requested that Yin Qi bestow rewards.

Yin Qi immediately sent a message to the Minister of Revenue Yao Zhong, Bank President Fang Tianjue, and Logistics Department head Kou Feng, asking them to prepare ten portions of the Golden Immortal Recruitment Decree treatment and ensure they were delivered to Sishui Pass today.

After all, this was their life-risking money.

……

Sishui Pass.

When the sunset fell behind the mountains, the Ten Heavenly Lords finally finished setting up the formations and returned to the pass.

Han Rong hurriedly went up to meet them and said with a smile, "You have worked hard, fellow Daoists. The condolence envoy sent by the Great King has arrived and has brought the rewards from the Recruitment Decree. Please, this way."

Qin Wan and the others also felt the importance placed on them by the Human Emperor, and their hearts could not help but warm.

Please... you.... collect 6... 9... book....!

"Sorry to trouble the Marshal to lead the way."

Soon, Han Rong led the ten people to the main hall, where Shen Gongbao was talking with the condolence envoy.

Han Rong introduced, "Fellow Daoists, this is the condolence envoy Jizi, Deputy Counselor of the Military Affairs Department. In our Great Shang Celestial Dynasty, the Deputy Counselor is the military official second only to Grand Tutor Wen Zhong, and he is also the Imperial Uncle of our Great King. Deputy Counselor, these are the ten Golden Immortals from the Jie Sect, the Ten Heavenly Lords: Daoist Qin Wan, Daoist Zhao Jiang……"

He was afraid that the Ten Heavenly Lords did not understand Jizi's status and position, so he specifically explained it.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan and the others also became serious and bowed to Jizi one after another: "Greetings, Imperial Uncle."

Although they were Golden Immortals, they understood the weight of Jizi.

Jizi also returned the salute and said, "Greetings, Daoist masters. Our Great King is deeply moved by your righteous assistance, but state affairs are pressing, and he cannot spare himself to come in person; he could only send this old man to convey his regards on his behalf. However, the Great King has said that after repelling the Xiqi army, he will hold a grand banquet in Zhaoge to host you all."

"The Human King is too polite; we will certainly ensure that Xiqi cannot cross Sishui Pass."

Qin Wan and the others were impassioned.

Afterwards, Jizi took out ten Space Rings and handed them to the Ten Heavenly Lords respectively, then had Han Rong set up a banquet to entertain the Ten Heavenly Lords, which did not disperse until midnight, after which he hurried back to Zhaoge.

……

The next day.

The desolate sound of horns rang out once more, echoing between Heaven and Earth.

The million-strong army's banners fluttered, but they stopped over a hundred miles away, because on the road to Sishui Pass, the Ten Great Formations were arranged in sequence.

In front of each Array Formation was a high platform, upon which sat Daoists with the bearing of immortals, sitting cross-legged.

To the left of each high platform, there also stood a massive Stone Tablet, the characters upon them written with iron-hook and silver-stroke calligraphy, with terrifying killing intent seeping from the words, making one tremble at the sight.

"These are... the Ten Heavenly Lords of Golden Turtle Island!"

Chijingzi's expression was grave.

Not only Chijingzi, but Randeng Daoren, Yunzhongzi, and the others also had grave expressions.

Only Jiang Ziya did not understand, and he asked in confusion, "Senior brothers, are these Ten Heavenly Lords very remarkable?"

Yunzhongzi's expression was grave, and he said in a deep voice, "Extremely remarkable. The Ten Heavenly Lords of Golden Turtle Island are each Golden Immortals, their cultivation is not below our own, and they are also proficient in Array Formations.

Look at those Stone Tablets: Heavenly Absolute Formation, Earthly Fiery Formation, Wind Howl Formation...

Each of these Ten Great Formations is a lethal killing array.

If one does not understand Array Formations, even an Ordinary Great Luo who enters will face death and the dissipation of their Dao."

"Hiss!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ziya immediately gasped.

A Great Luo Golden Immortal is an existence he must always look up to; that they would actually perish upon entering the formation—what a ferocious array this is.

Of course, Jiang Ziya also knew this referred to an Ordinary Great Luo.

The Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, who possess Superior Innate Spiritual Treasures, are comparable in combat power to an Ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal, and they also basically understand Array Formations, so it is not as if they cannot break the formations.

It is just that after going through these Ten Great Formations, who among these Golden Immortals at his side would remain? (End of chapter)