Chapter 87: All Powers Stumped! Xu Chen Opens the Domain with a Single Word!

The crowd stood dumbfounded! (First update!!! Please subscribe!) At this moment, everyone watched this eerie scene, their mouths slightly agape. They could see that Gu Yun's Golden Light Mantra was genuine, and his all-out effort was real. Yet, it was equally true that the domain had not sustained a single scratch.

A powerhouse at the peak of the Seventh Grade, and yet not even a ripple was stirred? This was truly outrageous!

Xu Chen chuckled. In truth, the Calamity Domain's offensive power was merely Seventh Grade. However, its defensive capability was truly bizarre, comparable to the Ninth Grade.

If the people of Mount Wudang wanted to break it, they would need to summon a Ninth Grade expert.

Yet at this moment, the people of Mount Wudang had no intention of deploying a Ninth Grade expert. It seemed they wished to conceal their strength and save it for the very end.

Therefore, Zhang Yun, the Sect Master of Mount Wudang, said calmly, "This Calamity Domain is indeed quite bizarre; this Daoist admits defeat." Liang Qing panicked: "Daoist Zhang, do not admit defeat! Please make a move and test it?" Zhang Yun replied, "Why not let Master Du'e of the Fomen try?"

Master Du'e held his Nine-Tribes Zen Staff, raised one hand in a vertical palm, and said, "Amitabha, then let this monk try." Liang Qing rejoiced: "Master Du'e, please." Upon hearing this, Du'e immediately closed his eyes and began chanting sutras.

In an instant, countless chanting sounds swept over like a great wave, flowing endlessly. Those around who heard it felt as though they were being purified, and a desire to become a monk even rose in their hearts. Xu Chen snorted coldly and immediately activated his body-protecting aura to block out the chanting. In that instant, clarity returned to Xu Chen's eyes.

The crowds from various sects nearby were also secretly shocked by the Buddhist scriptures of Jinshan Temple. These bald rascals had probably converted many people through such methods.

Yet, it must be admitted that these Buddhist scriptures truly possessed the power to suppress evil spirits. "Hiss!"

Not long after, as Du'e chanted, the golden light on his body became increasingly distinct. However, this golden light differed from the Daoist Golden Light Mantra; it was gentle and not intense, and upon seeing it, one felt an implicit urge to bow in submission. "Yi!"

After a long while, golden light gathered above the Calamity Domain, gradually forming the character 'Ji'. This character was enormous, radiating supreme majesty, with the sound of sutra chanting faintly emanating from it. The next second, this character, originally the size of a human head, expanded a hundredfold.

Endless pressure began to surge wildly from this character.

"Suppress!"

After a long while, Du'e said calmly.

In an instant, this enormous character, carrying boundless pressure and a vast chorus of Sanskrit chants, suddenly descended from above.

"Bang!"

Because it was Eighth Grade, this time it finally stirred a ripple on the Calamity Domain.

At the point of collision, spiritual energy surged outward wildly like a hurricane.

Liang Qing secretly rejoiced; it seemed the Buddha-light of the Fomen was indeed effective!

Yet the very next second, Liang Qing was stunned.

For he saw that this incredibly powerful character vanished in the blink of an eye.

Meanwhile, the Calamity Domain, red as fresh blood, remained completely unharmed.

"Damn it!"

Seeing this scene, the crowd was instantly stunned.

What kind of defense does this Calamity Field possess? Even with an Eighth-Rank expert moving out, it only caused ripples.

Du E's lips twitched slightly; although that single strike of his character appeared extremely calm on the surface,

in reality, it was still a full-power attack.

Alas, it was utterly useless!

He gritted his teeth and said, "I apologize, but this monk is also helpless."

Liang Qing fell into despair: "Both the Daoist Sect and the Buddhist Sect have appeared, yet they still cannot suppress this evil spirit."

Then all the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect who are surrounded are likely to be completely wiped out.

The Heavenly Sword Sect has endured for so long, yet it is destroyed in my, Liang Qing's, hands. How can I face our ancestors!

The Demon Sect's Duanmu Jing smiled: "If the Daoist and Buddhist Sects are useless, perhaps fighting poison with poison will work. Let the Demon Sect try."

Liang Qing gritted his teeth and said, "If the Sect Leader can save my Heavenly Sword Sect, this seat will be eternally grateful."

Duanmu Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, then erupted with a perfect Eighth-Rank aura, his entire body wrapped in demonic energy.

The next second, the demonic energy transformed into a sharp spear, suddenly shooting toward the Calamity Field.

In the end, this sharp spear actually shook the Calamity Field slightly.

However, it only moved a little; it remained completely undamaged.

Duanmu Jing took a deep breath and said, "There is a Ninth-Rank defense. Everyone, who has ascended to the Ninth Rank? Come and try?"

He just wanted to know how many Ninth-Rank experts existed within the various sects.

Anyway, he would not expose himself first.

The various sects' eyes flickered; Ninth-Rank experts were already few and far between. Would anyone be willing to expose themselves?

It was seen that after Duanmu Jing finished speaking, for a moment no sect stepped forward, as if everyone tacitly admitted there were no Ninth-Rank experts present.

Shangguan Luoyun smiled lightly: "Don't you all want to see what is inside? Hiding one's strength is not a good idea!"

"Boom!"

After speaking, Shangguan Luoyun's delicate body shuddered, and an early Ninth-Rank aura immediately surged out from her like a storm.

In an instant, space trembled and cracked, a hurricane formed, and roaring sounds never ceased. The people around felt a huge sense of pressure and immediately changed color slightly.

At this moment, Shangguan Luoyun seemed to be the protagonist of heaven and earth, her momentum reaching the extreme. She lightly pointed with her jade finger, and a beam of spiritual light emitted from her fingertip.

"Bang!"

The spiritual light was like an arrow leaving the string, crashing violently onto the Calamity Field with Ninth-Rank power. A crack accompanied by a cracking sound quickly appeared.

Immediately after, Shangguan Luoyun sent another beam of spiritual light, crashing violently again, making the crack larger. Her third finger directly pierced through the Calamity Field.

"Hiss!"

Seeing this, everyone immediately sucked in a cold breath. Is this the power of the Ninth Rank?

With just a light finger, she crushed Guo Yun and the Calamity who had exerted all their strength. This gap is not a little bit!

Seeing this, Liang Qing was immediately overjoyed: "Good, very good." Someone can break this Calamity Field; my Heavenly Sword Sect is saved. However, the next second, the excitement on Liang Qing's face instantly vanished. Replacing it was even more obvious panic.

Therefore, he stared blankly and discovered that the Calamity Field had actually recovered. The hole pierced by Shangguan Luoyun's three fingers was now completely gone.

He was stunned again. Can this be broken?

Shangguan Luoyun also took a deep breath and said, "The problem lies within."

Duanmu Jing said indifferently: "It seems it is still the problem of the person of the Calamity. Unless this person is destroyed, the Calamity Field will not disappear."

Everyone nodded in agreement; the root cause was inside. But the key question was, who was willing to go inside?

Only a fool would go.

After all, the Ninth Rank just barely pierced a hole in the field; if others went, wouldn't they be sacrificing themselves? At this moment, just as everyone was hesitating,

a faint voice sounded: "Everyone, I, Ye Xuan from the Jixia Academy, am willing to go."

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

At this moment, the gazes of all the great experts in heaven and earth converged on Ye Xuan. Looking at this obscure academy disciple, they were all extremely curious.

There were cold sneers, there were shocks; their expressions varied.

Xu Chen was stunned; why did Ye Xuan come out so fast this time?

Shouldn't he be the green leaf supporting me? Or is Ye Xuan too anxious, wanting to show off and snatch opportunities? Just as Xu Chen thought, Ye Xuan was indeed very anxious at this moment.

Spiritual Venerable told him that he had seen the Calamity Field before and knew a method to break it, and even a way to obtain opportunities.

Ye Xuan was overjoyed; if not now, when? Moreover, under everyone's gaze, he could still show off; it was satisfying. Shangguan Luoyun frowned and asked, "Are you sure you want to go?" Ye Xuan looked as if he was going to his death: "I, Ye Xuan, have not contributed much to the Academy and feel guilty in my heart. Today, I am willing to risk my life to explore the Calamity Field.

If this disciple unfortunately sacrifices himself, the Academy Master need not worry; it is all the disciple's own will. 0... requesting flowers...

If I do not enter hell, who will? Please, Academy Master, do not stop me." Xu Chen thought to himself, "You are quite good at pretending."

But this was actually quite similar to the original text. He only heard the monk Du E beside him say, "Good, good. Practitioner Ye Xuan possesses Buddhist roots and should enter my Buddhist Sect.

Academy Master Shangguan, if Practitioner Ye Xuan does not die this time, please allow him to become a monk and follow me. Such wisdom roots are truly an honor for the Buddhist Sect." Ye Xuan: "..." Damn it! Are you sick?

I was just pretending to show off and saying I'd enter hell; what does it have to do with you?

You bald bastards must have a conspiracy; only a fool would become a monk with you.

Shangguan Luoyun smiled: "What Monk Du E said is very true. With such Buddhist roots, it would be a pity not to enter the Buddhist Sect." Xu Chen almost laughed out loud upon hearing this; Ye Xuan's act was so good there was no turning back.

Ye Xuan's lips twitched: "If this disciple can return alive, we will talk about it then." After speaking, Ye Xuan cursed internally, "Damn bald bastard."

Du E, huh? Wait until I become powerful later, and I will save you.

However, on the surface, he had to put on a face full of smiles.

Ye Xuan vowed solemnly and said with utmost determination: "Everyone, no more words; I am going to enter the field to investigate." Xu Chen thought to himself, "This won't do; he hasn't gone through the plot yet..." 0 He came here just to go through the plot; otherwise, coming here would be meaningless! Therefore, Xu Chen shouted coldly: "Wait! You are just a small academy disciple; I, the young Academy Master, haven't spoken yet. How can it be your turn?

A mere Calamity Field; can't I, the young Academy Master, break it? Step back!" Ye Xuan: "..." Ye Xuan now had an impulse to smash Xu Chen's dog head.

But he held back, for Xu Chen's status was truly higher than his own. Veins bulged on his forehead as he gritted his teeth, "Does the Young Master of the Palace fear death?" Xu Chen replied coolly, "Fear death? Ridiculous. Has this Young Master of the Palace ever feared death? The words 'fear death' are only something you keep hanging on your lips." Ye Xuan could no longer bear it, "Fine, I won't argue. You do it."

Damn, Master said that even if he were to solve this formation himself, it would still require great effort.

He wanted to see how Xu Chen would break the Calamity Formation that even a Ninth-Rank expert was powerless against.

Following the plot, Xu Chen spoke with extreme arrogance, "A mere formation; the moment my voice sounds, it can be broken."

Ye Xuan sneered, "Then break it! If you can break it like that, I'll call you father." The crowd gasped. These two youths, each more arrogant than the other! Were all the geniuses of the Jixia Academy so bizarre?

Clearly, they also believed Xu Chen and Ye Xuan were merely forcing their way into showing off. In fact, in the original text, Xu Chen was indeed forcing his way into showing off.

Shangguan Luoyun coughed and hurriedly stopped him, "Xu Chen, do not speak recklessly. Come back." Xu Chen shook his head, "Once words are spoken, how can they be taken back?" Duanmu Xin, Han Ruoxi, and others bared their teeth. It was over; Xu Chen was about to be humiliated. If only they had gone out earlier to stop him, but now it was too late. Everyone displayed mocking smiles. This young man was truly interesting. When he got slapped in the face later, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

Soon, they saw Xu Chen shout coldly at the Calamity Formation, "Calamity Formation, seeing me, Xu Chen, why do you not open? What are you waiting for?"

After speaking, Xu Chen prepared to leave quickly in case of failure. However, what he did not expect was that the incredibly sturdy Calamity Formation actually developed a crack.

A weak, hoarse voice emerged from within, "Is... is it you?" Xu Chen: "……………………" The crowd: "…………"

Ye Xuan: "…………"

At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded. Damn, this actually worked?

— Author's Notes —

PS: Delayed due to some matters, so it's slow. I will continue writing later!!! Wan.