Chương 229: A Major Battle

Daoist Ran Deng sensed Daoist Chaotian's sincerity. However, he did not accept it.

The demise of the plant immortals was a predetermined cause and effect, and the Chan Sect's resurrection of them was to resolve that cause and effect. However, the Antarctic Immortal's offense against the Jie Sect and his disregard for the plant immortals could not be resolved simply by resurrecting everyone.

The plant immortals of the Dragon Fruit Clan have powerful backers, so they have a chance to be resurrected. But what about those plant immortals who don't have powerful backers? Are they just destined to be used as alchemy materials?

From the moment he took human form, Chaotian Daojun became an outer disciple of the Jie Sect. He received the teachings of a sage and learned the doctrines of the Jie Sect.

He lacked the power to do so, so he could only protect himself. Now that he has the power, he naturally wants to stand up and speak for his race.

"Hahaha, what a huge joke."

Chaotian Daojun's voice was like thunder, booming throughout the heavens and earth, each sound shaking the mountains and rivers.

The smile that had just appeared on Daoist Ran Deng's face was forced back by Daoist Chaotian's words.

"Fellow Daoist Ran Deng, you are a guest of Zixiao Palace, a senior figure in the immortal realm. Your magical power is no less than mine, and your wisdom is comparable to that of Daoist Duobao. I never imagined you would be so foolish as to so easily believe the words of a demonic spy. I ask you, what evidence do you have to prove that the Antarctic Immortal is not a demonic spy?"

This matter involves both the Chan and Jie sects, and Chaotian Daojun must ensure that the Jie sect occupies the moral high ground. If Yuanshi Tianzun seeks out Tongtian Jiaozhu to demand an explanation, Tongtian Jiaozhu will need to provide an account to Yuanshi Tianzun.

The Antarctic Immortal is a demonic sorcerer; this is the best explanation.

Upon hearing this, all the immortals of the Chan Sect were shocked by the thuggish logic of the Heavenly Dao Lord. They stared blankly at him, seemingly unable to believe that such a shameless person existed in the world.

Without any evidence, Chaotian Daojun made a baseless accusation, labeling the Antarctic Immortal a spy for the demonic path. Conversely, Chaotian Daojun demanded that they provide evidence to prove the Antarctic Immortal was not a spy for the demonic path.

The Antarctic Immortal was never a spy for the demonic path and had no connection with it. Where would they find evidence?

The Antarctic Immortal nearly died of anger on the spot: "Chaotian, you're utterly slanderous! Can you prove you're not a spy for the demonic path?"

He wasn't stupid; he wouldn't put himself in a predicament where he had to prove himself. If anyone needed to prove it, it had to be done together. He simply didn't believe that Daoist Chaotian could prove he wasn't a spy for the demonic path.

Chaotian Daojun completely ignored Antarctic Immortal and issued an ultimatum to the immortals of the Chan Sect.

"Fellow Daoists of the Chan Sect, it is an indisputable fact that the Antarctic Immortal has disrupted the peace and stability between the Chan and Jie Sects. If you believe that deliberately sowing discord between the Chan and Jie Sects can be forgiven within the Chan Sect, and thus protect the Antarctic Immortal, then I have nothing to say."

When we make our move, we will show no mercy.

"I have said all I need to say. Fellow Daoists, please make yourselves at home!"

Having said that, Daoist Chaotian disappeared into the Nine-Nine Limitless Array.

His willingness to engage in verbal battles with the immortals of the Chan Sect was merely a formality. Once they reached the presence of the Supreme Saint and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, they would have something to say. However, he wouldn't continue this verbal sparring with the immortals of the Chan Sect indefinitely.

Boom boom boom!

As wind and thunder arose, the Nine-Nine Limitless Array began to operate, and chaotic divine thunder exploded in the void. Dense war drums resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and lightning illuminated the world. The power of the array began to contract, pressing down on the location of the immortals of the Chan Sect.

"Antarctic Demon Lord, why haven't you surrendered yet? What are you waiting for?!"

The voice of Daoist Qianyao was filled with murderous intent, and countless killing runes descended from the void. These killing runes were imbued with spirit, and they all pressed towards the Antarctic Immortal.

Sensing Qianyao Daojun's fighting spirit, the immortals of the Chan Sect changed their expressions drastically. They finally realized that Qianyao Daojun and the others were not there to reason with them; they had come to suppress the Antarctic Immortal.

The actions of the Antarctic Immortal alerted the Qingcheng Mountain sect to a dangerous situation. They disregarded everything and launched a direct attack.

The accusations of being a demonic spy or sowing discord between the Chan and Jie sects are irrelevant. What the Qingcheng Mountain lineage wants is to take revenge on the Antarctic Immortal, to make an example of him, and to warn all the forces in the myriad realms.

Having grasped this point, the immortals of the Chan Sect felt boundless admiration for the Qingcheng Mountain lineage. Even as enemies, they had to admit that the Qingcheng Mountain lineage had grasped the essence of the problem.

The Qingcheng Mountain lineage might not want a complete falling out with the Chan Sect, but they wouldn't allow the Chan Sect to ignore the Jie Sect. The actions of the Antarctic Immortal, seemingly a minor matter, actually touched a nerve with the Jie Sect.

If the Jie Sect cannot even protect its own people, what power will dare to trust the Jie Sect in the future and allow the Jie Sect to spread its teachings among its own race?

"To repel external threats, one must first secure internal stability. This was the policy Fang Yang implemented after taking power. He first defeated Daoist Duobao, resolving the internal problems of the Jie Sect, and then dispatched disciples from the Qingcheng Mountain lineage to eliminate external threats to the Jie Sect."

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Taoist Ran Deng; he seemed to understand Fang Yang's actions. Little did he know, Fang Yang was essentially playing a game of wits with thin air.

Fang Yang didn't understand what strategy was.

He only knew that as long as he continuously improved his strength and overwhelmed his enemies in power, victory would naturally follow. Regarding this matter, he did not issue any special orders to Daoist Jiuyao and the others; everything was decided by Daoist Jiuyao and the others themselves.

"Fellow disciples, the Jie Sect is being extremely aggressive. Since that's the case, we don't need to talk about camaraderie anymore. Today, we will break their evil formation and escort them to the Eight Trigrams Palace to be judged by our Grand Master!"

Guang Chengzi disliked every disciple of the Jie Sect equally. If the person in front of him were Fang Yang, it wouldn't matter, since he couldn't defeat Fang Yang. However, the ones attacking the Chan Sect now were only fourteen newly-born Great Luo Golden Immortals.

Upon hearing Guang Chengzi's command, Daoist Randeng initially wanted to say something, but seeing that all the immortals of the Chan Sect had responded and taken their positions, forming the Twelve Sumeru Jade Void Formation, he remained silent.

He made a mental note of Guang Chengzi. Clearly, this kind of thing should have been given orders by him, the deputy leader. Who knew that Guang Chengzi would overstep his bounds and take the position that should have been his?

The Twelve Sumeru Jade Void Array, also known as the Zodiac Twelve Palaces Array, is a mysterious formation that uses the twelve zodiac signs to create the Jade Void Immortal Realm. Within the Jade Void Immortal Realm, celestial numbers are condensed to fight against enemies.

Of course, this number of days is a false number condensed by the Taoist arts of the Chan sect. Even so, the power of the Zodiac Twelve Palaces Formation is extraordinary.

Jade Purity Immortal Light soared into the sky, and the illusory images of the Qian and Er Palaces ascended to the surface. An orderly immortal realm was opened up within the great formation, and the false Heavenly Numbers descended with a roar, colliding with the chaotic power emitted by the Nine-Nine Limitless Great Formation.

On one side is the destiny of heaven and earth, and on the other side is the chaotic power of the chaotic world. When these two forces collide, heaven and earth tremble violently, endless mountains and rivers collapse instantly, and countless cracks appear in the void.

With just one strike, the false Heavenly Number trembled violently, and all the immortals of the Chan Sect experienced a surge of qi and blood. They were shaken by the power of the great formation, their faces turning pale, and they could barely maintain the Twelve Sumeru Jade Void Great Formation.