Translator: CinderTL
Song Wen, disguised as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, traveled with Zhou Siyi on a Giant Flying Ship heading southwest.
This direction led to the territory of the righteous sects.
Suddenly, a large Giant Flying Ship appeared in the distant sky.
The ship's flag prominently displayed a massive Buddhist emblem.
It was the Giant Flying Ship of Mixed Yuan Temple!
A glint flashed in Song Wen's eyes as he quickly maneuvered the ship to descend, avoiding any potential conflict.
The Mixed Yuan Temple's ship moved swiftly, paying no attention to the two seemingly rogue cultivators. It soared directly over their heads and disappeared into the distant horizon.
From the ship's speed, Song Wen deduced that it was being controlled by a Nascent Soul cultivator.
"That ship seems to be heading toward Jie Mountain. Could it be that Mixed Yuan Temple plans to launch a surprise attack on Jie Mountain while Tai He and Xi Ling are severely injured?" Song Wen thought to himself.
"Senior Sister, we're not far from the edge of Yishi Ridge. I won't escort you any further."
As he spoke, Song Wen handed a silver talisman to Zhou Siyi.
"This is a Minor Teleportation Talisman. Keep it with you. It might save your life in a crisis."
Zhou Siyi didn't take it. "Junior Brother, you should keep this Minor Teleportation Talisman. I rarely engage in conflicts, so I won't need it."
"I have another one."
Song Wen insisted, placing the talisman in Zhou Siyi's hand. He glanced at the horizon where the Mixed Yuan Temple's ship had vanished and added, "Senior Sister, be careful on your journey."
"Junior Brother, you should also be cautious. Don't force anything."
Zhou Siyi seemed to have guessed what Song Wen was planning to do, her face filled with concern.
Song Wen nodded, then took to the air, chasing after the direction of the ship.
...
The sudden appearance of Mixed Yuan Temple's Giant Flying Ship caused panic among the disciples of the Nine Palaces Sect on Jie Mountain.
However, the Nine Palaces Sect had anticipated this. Not only was the Mountain Protection Array already activated, but all the sect members had also retreated inside the array.
A middle-aged male cultivator at the late-stage Golden Core level looked up at the ship in the sky, his face devoid of fear, and spoke loudly.
"Which esteemed monk from Mixed Yuan Temple has arrived? What brings you to our Jie Mountain?"
Xiao Chan's portly figure descended from the ship.
He glanced at the Mountain Protection Array, his expression darkening.
This array was formidable. Even without a Nascent Soul cultivator to maintain it, breaking it would require significant effort.
He clasped his hands together, his face filled with compassion, and spoke slowly.
"Patron Ye Gang, Jie Mountain is originally the territory of Mixed Yuan Temple. I have come today to reclaim it. Heaven has a merciful heart, and I am reluctant to take lives. To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, I urge you to lead your followers away, so we may avoid conflict."
Ye Gang smiled and replied, "Two months ago, Venerable Monk, you didn't hesitate to sacrifice tens of thousands of the Si family. Today, you show mercy to the lives on Jie Mountain. I feel truly honored."
Faced with Ye Gang's sarcasm, Xiao Chan's expression gradually turned cold.
"Ungrateful fool!"
Xiao Chan no longer wished to waste time. He turned and issued an order to the monks on the Mixed Yuan Temple's ship.
"All of you, form the 'Vidyaraja Descending Formation' and attack the Mountain Protection Array. Once the array is broken, slaughter all the heretics on Jie Mountain and restore peace to Yishi Ridge."
As soon as he finished speaking, a hundred figures emerged from the ship.
Among them, ten were Golden Core cultivators, while the rest were all at the Foundation Establishment level.
They formed groups of ten, encircling Xiao Chan, their hands forming Buddhist mudras as they chanted Buddhist mantras.
Xiao Chan stood at the center, seemingly merging with the hundred monks around him, together forming a battle formation.
A towering Vidyaraja Phantom, reaching ten thousand feet in height, slowly materialized.
The Vidyaraja's face was majestic, its eyes like lightning, its entire body radiating golden light.
The phantom raised its massive right hand, as large as a mountain, and pressed it down toward the array.
Within the array, the disciples of the Nine Palaces Sect looked up at the earth-shattering palm, their faces filled with terror.
Fear, panic... various emotions appeared on their faces.
"Boom!"
The golden palm struck the barrier of the array with immense force.
Around Jie Mountain, areas not covered by the array immediately shook violently, with fierce winds wreaking havoc. Rocks crumbled, and vegetation was torn apart.
To the delight of the Nine Palaces Sect disciples on Jie Mountain, although the barrier of the array shook intensely, it did not shatter.
Xiao Chan's expression was icy as he shouted, "Continue! I want to see how many strikes this Mountain Protection Array can withstand."
The monks of Mixed Yuan Temple obeyed, one after another forming mudras and channeling their energy into the Vidyaraja Phantom.
Activating the Vidyaraja Descending Formation was no easy task for them, especially for those monks at the Foundation Establishment Stage, who could only sustain a few strikes.
With the combined efforts of the monks, the Vidyaraja Phantom struck again.
After this strike, the barrier of the array teetered on the brink of collapse, showing signs of shattering.
The monks of Mixed Yuan Temple were invigorated and once again pooled their strength to drive the Vidyaraja Phantom to deliver another strike.
As the massive palm descended, the disciples of the Nine Palaces Sect within the array wore expressions of despair. Everyone knew the barrier could not withstand this third strike.
When this palm fell, it would be their end, with no chance of survival.
However, at this critical moment, the barrier of the array suddenly glowed brightly, as if bolstered by a powerful force, instantly becoming indestructible.
"Boom!"
The massive palm struck the barrier.
The barrier swayed slightly, then remained still.
"Hahaha..."
"Too good..."
"It actually... held..."
The Nine Palaces Sect disciples, who had narrowly escaped death, were filled with joy and relief.
They were ecstatic, cheering and celebrating.
The strike that had seemed certain to succeed had failed, and Xiao Chan's expression turned grim. His sharp gaze, like two cold sword lights, fixed on a figure that had just appeared at the summit of Jie Mountain.
"Hao Kong! I didn't expect you to be at Jie Mountain," Xiao Chan said coldly.
"Master Xiao Chan, you should take your monks from Mixed Yuan Temple and leave. Today, you will not set foot on Jie Mountain," Hao Kong said with a smile.
It was he who had taken control of the Mountain Protection Array, drastically increasing its defensive power.
"Dream on if you think I'll retreat," Xiao Chan said, turning to look at the Giant Flying Ship not far away. He shouted, "Master, please lend me your strength."
In a flash, Fayan appeared beside Xiao Chan.
"Xiao Chan, let us attack together. I want to see how long a mere early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator can withstand our combined strikes."
Fayan began to channel his spiritual energy, preparing to join the Vidyaraja Phantom in attacking the array barrier.
Sensing the vast aura emanating from Fayan, the smile on Hao Kong's face vanished, replaced by a look of seriousness.
Fayan's cultivation had clearly advanced to the late-stage Nascent Soul.
However, perhaps because he had just undergone Nirvana and hadn't had the chance to retreat for intensive cultivation, his aura seemed somewhat unstable.
"Tong Hua, come out. I'm afraid I can't hold off both of them alone."
As soon as Hao Kong's voice fell, a slender and graceful figure appeared beside him.
It was a female cultivator who looked like a young woman.
(End of the Chapter)
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