Following behind Daoist Lingxu were Zheng Xingyun and several other Nascent Soul Cultivators from the sect. Two of them were rather unfamiliar faces, and it was Song Qingming's first time seeing them as well.
After merely sweeping his gaze over everyone present, Daoist Lingxu waved his hand and released several dozen Array Flags, which landed in the hands of Song Qingming and the others.
"This is the Heavenly Dipper Demon Subduing Great Formation I specially refined. There are thirty-six Array Flags in total. Each chosen person will hold one and follow me to set up the formation. The rest will remain behind to guard the sect."
Having said this, Daoist Lingxu immediately turned and headed out of the great hall. Song Qingming and the others who had received Array Flags hurried after him, and before long, the group arrived at the gorge behind the mountain where the Upper Realm True Demon was sealed.
Upon arriving, Daoist Lingxu sat cross-legged in midair.
A moment later, a figure flew out from the valley and landed beside Daoist Lingxu. This person bore a seventy to eighty percent resemblance to him—it was the External Incarnation of Daoist Lingxu that Song Qingming had seen years ago.
After appearing, the incarnation immediately nodded slightly at Daoist Lingxu beside him. Then, a commanding voice rang in everyone's ears.
"Begin setting up the formation!"
At their master Daoist Lingxu's command, Song Qingming and the others flew into the sky, gathering around Daoist Lingxu in midair. Closest to him were Zheng Xingyun and the other six Nascent Soul Cultivators leading the group.
Once everyone sat cross-legged, the Array Flags in their hands immediately sent spiritual light soaring into the heavens. The thirty-six beams of light slowly converged high above, forming an enormous circular Formation Diagram.
This Heavenly Dipper Demon