Chapter 851: Duobao, Duobao

Before Sishui Pass.

Randeng Daoren knew he could not quibble, for the Saints were surely watching the livestream as well, so he said indifferently: "Fellow Daoist Zhao, what are the rules, and what is considered breaking the rules?

You set up the Ten Absolute Formations, relying on the advantage of the Array Formation;

I break the formation with the Pangu Banner, relying on the advantage of the Spirit Treasure.

In essence, there is no difference between the two.

If your Jie Sect wishes to pursue fairness and justice, you may also abandon the Array Formation and fight us fairly.

Of course, if you also enter the formation to assist in the battle, I shall accompany you just the same."

Zhao Gongming's expression sank, and a sharp light flickered in his eyes.

A "fair" fight was certainly out of the question.

If not for the Pangu Banner, he would not be afraid.

But with Randeng Daoren holding the Pangu Banner, agreeing would be courting death.

Yet entering the formation, he feared he would struggle to withstand Randeng.

But now, with the Honghuang livestream, in front of countless people, and with even his Master potentially watching, he could not show any sign of retreat; even knowing it meant death, he had to bite the bullet.

Just as Zhao Gongming made up his mind and was about to speak, a clear and resonant voice echoed between Heaven and Earth: "Since Teacher Randeng has said so, why not let me accompany you for a round?"

Zhao Gongming was overjoyed; he looked up abruptly and saw Duobao Daoren walking out from the void.

"Eldest Senior Brother!"

"Eldest Senior Brother!"

Zhao Gongming and Zhang Shao both shouted with joy.

Duobao Daoren nodded toward Zhao Gongming and Zhang Shao, then turned to look at Randeng Daoren, his expression cold and stern: "Teacher Randeng once listened to the Dao in Zixiao Palace and is of the same generation as our Master.

It is one thing for you to bully the small with your status, but you even borrowed the Supreme Treasure of our Senior Uncle to kill my Junior Brother.

With such conduct, how do you think the living beings of Honghuang should view you?"

Following Duobao Daoren's appearance, the livestream chat was in an uproar:

"Whoa. It's actually Duobao Daoren. This is the personal eldest disciple of the Tongtian Saint, a Great Power at the Great Luo Realm. Previously, only Outer Disciples of the Jie Sect had appeared; it seems the Tongtian Saint is truly enraged now."

"Even a Bodhisattva has a temper, let alone the Tongtian Saint. To assist Xiqi in attacking Shang, the Chan Sect has mobilized almost its entire force, killing so many Golden Immortals of the Jie Sect. If the Tongtian Saint does not act now, wouldn't people think he is easy to bully?"

"Duobao Daoren is right. Randeng Daoren is a senior, a figure from the same era as the Saints, yet he uses the Pangu Banner to kill a junior Golden Immortal; it really is indefensible."

"This Randeng Daoren has lived for countless years in vain, yet he is still only a Great Luo Golden Immortal."

………

Randeng Daoren's eyes narrowed.

Knowing he possessed the Pangu Banner, Duobao Daoren still dared to challenge him; he must have something to rely on.

The Immortal Execution Sword Array!

Randeng Daoren's face was solemn.

If he accepted the challenge, he would surely lose.

The Immortal Execution Sword Array cannot be broken without four Saints; it is arguably the number one Innate Supreme Treasure of Honghuang.

If he avoided the battle, where would he put his old face?

Compared to defeat, the reputation of being a coward was worse, and with the Pangu Banner in hand, his life should be secure.

Thinking of this, Randeng Daoren soared into the sky, leaving behind one sentence:

"Since you wish to fight, then please."

Duobao Daoren chuckled lightly and also soared into the sky, arriving above the firmament. Without further ado, he began to battle fiercely with Randeng Daoren, with various immortal arts and divine abilities emerging one after another.

Do not underestimate them; Randeng Daoren is a Peak Great Luo, while Duobao Daoren is at the Mid-stage Great Luo.

Without using Innate Spirit Treasures, Duobao Daoren actually fought back and forth with Randeng Daoren, not falling behind in the slightest, which made countless people in the livestream boil with excitement.

A battle of Great Luo—how many years had it been since they last saw one?

Boom—!

Above the firmament, various terrifying Immortal Lights crisscrossed.

The void trembled, clouds spanning millions of miles were shattered, and endless terrifying gale winds raged, becoming completely materialized, crashing in all directions like surging waves.

In the end, only those with cultivation at the Golden Immortal level or above could clearly see the scene of their battle.

Below the Golden Immortal level, they could only see two streaks of Immortal Light colliding violently.

Duobao Daoren's combat power was very strong, but his realm was ultimately inferior to Randeng Daoren's, so he gradually began to fall behind. Thus, Duobao Daoren began to show why he was called Duobao Daoren.

One saw him throwing out replicas of Innate Spirit Treasures as if they were worthless, totaling one hundred and eight pieces, all of which were Superior Post-Heaven Spiritual Treasures. They formed an Array Formation of treasures, trapping Randeng Daoren within. Randeng Daoren also brought out his own companion Spirit Treasures, the Coffin Lantern and the Universe Ruler.

He held the Coffin Lantern in his left hand and the Universe Ruler in his right.

The flames of the Coffin Lantern surged, erupting into a massive wall of fire that circled around Randeng Daoren, even scorching the space until it hissed, as if it were about to be burned through.

The Universe Ruler formed a type of rule; any treasure that approached would have its power sharply reduced.

A ruler is an instrument of measurement.

It could shrink powerful attacks, rendering them invisible and ineffective.

Relying on the Coffin Lantern and the Universe Ruler, Randeng Daoren was not only able to protect himself but even counterattack at times. The two fought intensely, even employing various laws.

Such a brilliant battle, even for those who looked down on it, attracted countless gazes.

……

Before Sishui Pass.

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On the Xiqi command platform.

Jiang Ziya withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Yunzhongzi and the others: "Fellow Senior Brothers, this battle must break Sishui Pass. We cannot place all our hopes on Teacher Randeng. I wonder who is willing to step forward to pin down Zhao Gongming, and who is willing to step forward to break the formation?"

The immortals of the Chan Sect looked one after another toward Yunzhongzi; among those present, only Yunzhongzi was at the Golden Immortal Peak.

"Senior Brother Zhao, let us go to the firmament to fight!"

Yunzhongzi merely nodded silently, then soared into the sky, leaving his voice echoing between Heaven and Earth.

"As if I fear you!"

Zhao Gongming coldly snorted and also followed, soaring into the sky.

Very quickly, Zhao Gongming and Yunzhongzi began a great battle.

Because of the death of Wang Bian, Zhao Gongming hated the Chan Sect immortals to the core, so he immediately brought out the Sea-Calming Pearl, attacking with such ferocity that Yunzhongzi could only defend passively, defending much and attacking little.

"This poor Daoist will go break the array!"

Juliusun stepped out from the crowd and said loudly, "Chen Yun, Gao Jian, Zhou Hu... follow this poor Daoist into the array."

"Yes, Senior Brother."

A hundred Mysterious Immortals responded one after another.

They flew up, following closely behind Juliusun.

Now that Randeng Daoren was being held back and the Pangu Banner could not be used, they could only 'Sacrifice the Array to Dissipate Evil' now.

"More who do not fear death have come; today, this poor Daoist will send you all to the list."

Zhang Shao sneered.

He turned around and flew into the Red Sand Formation.

Juliusun and the hundred Chan Sect Mysterious Immortals followed closely behind, entering the Red Sand Formation one after another.

…………

Zhaoge.

Imperial Palace, Zichen Hall.

Yin Qi watched the live broadcast and whispered to himself, "It seems Sishui Pass cannot be held."

Although Sishui Pass could not be held, Yin Qi felt no frustration; instead, he felt invigorated, because his various layouts had finally awakened Tongtian Jiaozhu ahead of time.

If not for this, Tongtian Jiaozhu would not have let Duobao Daoren come.

As long as Tongtian Jiaozhu saw clearly the character and purpose of Yuanshi Tianzun and treated it seriously, who would win or lose the Fengshen War in the end remained an unknown, after all, Laozi no longer had the Taiji Diagram.

Even if the four Sages joined forces again, they might not be able to break the Immortal Execution Sword Formation.

More crucially, compared to the original work, there was now an extra variable, and that was Nuwa.

In the original work, Nuwa naturally belonged to the side of Yuanshi Tianzun.

Although she did not personally join in the gang-up on Tongtian Jiaozhu, she had still been tirelessly dealing with the Yin-Shang.

But now he had the identity of 'Chen Nan', and when the time came, he could fully go to persuade Nuwa to assist Tongtian Jiaozhu; with Fuxi there to advise her on the side, it was still very possible to persuade Nuwa. (End of chapter)