Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 375 - 267: Break the Formation in Ten Breaths, The Nine Lamps’ Secret Plot_2

[Note 2: This array, formed through the incense fire divine power, could not be sustained for long. Within one hour, its power peaked, but if it surpassed that time limit, in order to maintain the array's might, it needed to use the twelve immortal divine images scattered throughout Ancient Qin Province to draw the life essence qi from devout followers remotely. An additional hour of operation would cause over ten thousand people to fall severely ill.]

[Note 3: To better display the might of this array, Huang Jing Daoist used his own body as a model, creating the leader of the twelve immortals, the "Taishang Sensing Mighty God General." Thus, this fake god became the vulnerability of the array. If one could strike and kill him, and remove the main flag, the array would lose its array point, operate inefficiently, and could crumble at the slightest disturbance.]

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As the third note appeared, there was Tao Qian, being endlessly bombarded by divine thunders and magical treasure attacks.

He immediately turned his head, trying to locate the figure of that fake god.

But as soon as the Twelve Immortals Demon Suppression Array operated, the killing and attacking were incessant, yet those fake gods hid exceedingly well.

Tao Qian had only just harbored hostility, and not a single fake god was in sight.

It was clear Huang Jing Daoist also accounted for this vulnerability, intending only to use the array to exhaust Tao Qian to death, without desiring to engage in a tough battle.

Unfortunately for him, he was up against Tao Qian.

Master Tao had not been cultivating for long and had yet to learn arrays in combination.

However, he had thrown in his lot early with Aunt Yunhua, who had gifted him a "Jade" before he left.

This Jade, besides being used to shock people, was also an extraordinary magical treasure.

Moreover, it was specially designed to counteract various types of arrays.

One of its functions: to locate the living gate of the array.

Knowing that the array could also extract the life essence qi from followers, Tao Qian no longer planned to observe and delay.

He quietly took out the Jade Jade, and exhaling immortal spiritual qi.

The next moment, a strong guiding force emerged.

Regardless of the operation of the Heavenly Immortal Array, many flashy elements dazzled and obscured perception, but as soon as the Jade emitted light, the hiding place of the fake god was directly revealed.

"Such a treasure, with this object, most arrays can hardly stop me, Auntie truly did not deceive me."

"Roar!"

Another dragon roar sounded, Tao Qian protected his body with the Golden Light Mantra, cleared the path with the Silent Divine Thunder, disguised as a furious dragon demon.

Defying those attacks, he penetrated deep into the Array's formation, his dragon claw reaching out just as the so-called Taishang Sensing Mighty God General had no time to escape, pinning him down under his claws.

He had just grabbed the fake god when his senses immediately felt a terrifying counterattack incoming.

The grand formation flowed with majestic power, aiming to bombard Tao Qian completely.

Regretfully for them, he who strikes first gains the advantage.

While capturing the fake god, he had already opened his mouth, ostensibly a Dragon Pearl, the Nine Toad Bead, with the enormous force of over a dozen mountains, smashed down.

Inside Zhang Mansion, a crowd of demon cultivators were watching the excitement.

Suddenly, at that moment, they heard a "crack" sound, and the Immortal's grand array in the courtyard dissipated without warning, within the crumbling mists, a magnificent flag crashed to the ground.

The downfall was caused by a dragon pearl.

Such an upheaval!

Quick, too quick.

From Huang Jing Daoist, Zhang Baisui, to a group of cultivators from the Nine Lamps Mansion.

All were stunned in place, disbelievingly watching this scene.

"Has the array broken just like that?"

"Gods above, how did this dragon demon do it? He entered the array, and in just a dozen breaths, a Transcend Mortality Realm dragon demon, so easily broke through Huang Jing Daoist's famous Twelve Heavenly Immortals Array?"

"That one, seems to be the main banner, such good luck?"

"Even if it was good luck, striking the main banner by coincidence is equally astonishing, knowing that each Heavenly Immortal Banner was crafted by Huang Jing Daoist with all his heart and effort. Even a high-level magical treasure shouldn't be able to destroy that banner so easily."

"Hahaha... This has become even more interesting, just moments ago Huang Jing Daoist boastfully said he wanted to scrutinize this dragon demon's origins and even threatened to flay and debone him, yet he didn't expect to be slapped in the face by this demon."

"Such a blow to the face, a severe blow, let's see how Huang Jing Daoist handles this."

A large group from the Nine Lamps Mansion, originally disunited at heart.

Seeing the strongest among them, Huang Jing Daoist, made a fool of, not only did they not share a common hatred, but they also found it extremely amusing.

But what they thought would escalate the conflict did not occur.

The reason lay in the toad pearl spat out by Tao Qian, smashing the main banner wasn't enough, he also pretended to lose control, allowing the dragon pearl to continue its rampage.

In the blink of an eye, three more Heavenly Immortal Banners were destroyed.

Watching that dragon pearl, about to turn and potentially smash another four or five banners.

Huang Jing Daoist, severely pained physically and emotionally, completely lacking the demeanor of an expert, actually took it upon himself to admit defeat, pleading, "Mr. Jin, please stop. I have lost this contest."

Tao Qian heard the words and still pretended to be unable to control himself as he shouted, "Daoist Huang Jing, there's no need to verbally submit if your heart does not, I am still in the Array, and it does not count as having broken out."

When this sentence fell, the Twelve Heavenly Immortal Banners had reduced significantly.

Finally, Daoist Huang Jing spoke again.

"I admit defeat; I truly admit defeat."

"Mr. Jin, please cease immediately."

Hearing the satisfactory response, the devastatingly powerful Dragon Pearl finally paused in mid-air.

Tao Qian opened his mouth to inhale and swallowed it back, returning to human form. He looked towards the Cultivators and especially at Daoist Huang Jing.

His face deliberately showed helplessness as well as apology, and then he said,

"Daoist Huang Jing, I truly am sorry."

"Your Demon Suppression Array is truly formidable; if not for this Dragon Pearl given by an elder in my clan, I would indeed have been unable to break the Array."

"It's just that my cultivation is inadequate, and I cannot yet smoothly operate this pearl."

"Having destroyed six of your flags, Jin Linzi has no face to stay and partake in the banquet anymore; I shall return to face the wall and reflect on my actions."

"My friends, do not see me off, no need to see me off."

After saying these few sentences, under the astonished gaze of the Demon Cultivators, Tao Qian turned directly into a rainbow light and left the banquet.

The other Cultivators and Demons felt that this Dragon Demon, had quite some grace and composure.

Clearly a demon, yet he had mastered the essence of the rituals of the Mortal Human Race.

But when everyone looked back, they soon saw Daoist Huang Jing's extremely ugly face.

Iron blue?

He couldn't manage it; even if his anger twisted his features, it was still the color of chicken shit.

Everyone gazed at the damaged and broken Heavenly Immortal Banner, now only half remaining, then at the extremely angry but helpless Daoist Huang Jing, and gradually they understood.

"That Dragon Demon is truly powerful, gauging it just right, destroying half of Huang Jing's Heavenly Immortal Banners. One more flag, and the Array would have been very difficult to repair, by then Huang Jing would have been driven to desperation and fought with all he had regardless of tearing his face apart."

"Now, not more nor less, just exactly half, and he made Huang Jing submit publicly, almost tearing his face off completely and throwing it on the ground to be fiercely trampled."

"Just as he was about to leave, knowing the proper etiquette, even if Huang Jing was furious, he wouldn't know whom to vent it on."

Zhang Baisui, could also think of these.

But he also knew Daoist Huang Jing was a high-ranking Cultivator of the Nine Lamps Residence, and he felt secretly pleased, yet still had to give enough respect.

This unruly disciple stepped forward, took the initiative to speak, and gave Daoist Huang Jing a way out.

But how could his cunning innards and the glee flying at the corner of his brows escape a Cavernous Mystery Realm Cultivator?

Daoist Huang Jing looked at this Young Master, whose allegiances leaned outward, then at his half-remaining precious Twelve Heavenly Immortal Banner, feeling nauseatingly disgusted as if he had eaten shit.

The strongest Cultivator at the banquet lost interest, and the banquet naturally dispersed quickly.

The Cultivators of the Nine Lamps Residence each returned to their rooms in the quiet chambers.

Daoist Huang Jing, meanwhile, used the excuse that the Nine Lamps Residence Master had urgent matters to instruct, and called Zhang Baisui to a secret room.

After thoroughly checking and ensuring there were no prying eyes,

Daoist Huang Jing's expression suddenly became serious, and he reached into his Storage Treasure Bag to take out an item.

This item was covered with a large red cloth.

While lifting the cover, Daoist Huang Jing solemnly said to Zhang Baisui,

"Young Master, you won't be able to sleep tonight."

"Our members of the Nine Lamps Residence came here not just to assist Prince Zhao's Mansion in drawing in Cultivators, Demons, and Alien Species from various directions into Demon City. The Residence Master also entrusted us with a more pressing matter."

"This item, named 'Taishang Heavenly Golden Palace Venerable Saint King Statue,' is an Exotic Treasure that we of the Heavenly Immortal Dao took several sleepless months to craft. Supported by the Residence Master, Ancient Qin Province is now filled with Saint Temples. Simply recognizing the owner with your blood, you can obtain an external avatar through which Incense Fire Wish Power continuously flows, ensuring that the avatar's Divine Power does not dry up. Consider it a great gift that the Residence Master presents to the Ninth Prince."

"Wonderful treasure!"

"But what does that have to do with me? Tomorrow, Zhu Qi is hosting a treasure convention; just take it to him, unless you want me to stay up all night guarding this divine statue?"

Hearing this retort, Daoist Huang Jing felt great helplessness.

In his heart, he couldn't help but silently curse "Such a simpleton."

Then, he had to patiently explain,

"The Residence Master ordered, the statue has another use."

"However, if it is to serve its purpose, it would be strenuous for the Young Master. You must use your own Essence Blood to refine the statue overnight."

"Young Master, listen carefully, I shall impart to you the 'Jade Emperor Origin Blood Sacrifice Technique.'" With this technique to refine the divine statue, you can eliminate some traces, and even that Taishang Primordial Demon Manifestation Saint True Monarch won't be able to detect anything amiss."