The Crowd Arrives and Begins Rescuing the Human Race
The words of Jieyin the Two Zhunti were undoubtedly the greatest support for them.
Kong Xuan and his disciples immediately bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your instruction, Master! We will remember it well!"
With the Saint's approval, there were no more concerns.
A sharp glint flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes. "Time is of the essence! Target: the main gathering place of the Human Clan in the east! Let's go!"
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
Five-Colored Divine Light shot into the sky first, transforming into a dazzling ribbon.
A lotus platform appeared beneath the Yaoshi's feet, Maitreya was surrounded by Immortal Light, and the Three Xiao and others also used their escape techniques, their radiance dazzling.
Several streaks of light sped through the mountain gate, heading straight for the Star Gate near the exit.
Although Kong Xuan and his group were extremely fast, directly crossing hundreds of millions of miles to rescue people was obviously not efficient enough. Of course, using the Star Gate Teleportation was much faster.
Kong Xuan's mind raced. The Dao Field of Zhenyuanzi, the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, was also within the Star Gate Network. Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Hong Yun were on good terms with the Western Teachings. He could first go to Wuzhuang Temple if he could find the help of the two great masters.
If these two were willing to help, they could surely save more Human Clan. Kong Xuan was well aware of his own limitations; he knew that he and his men could not confront the Witch-Demon head-on, and could only try their best to save some Human Clan.
With a quick thought, Kong Xuan immediately changed course. "Fellow disciples, follow me to Longevity Mountain! Let's borrow the power of the Wuzhuang Temple Star Gate!"
The crowd followed suit without objection.
In just a short while, after passing through the Star Gate, the spiritually rich and scenic Longevity Mountain came into view in the distance.
They did not trespass, but descended from the clouds and landed in front of the Wuzhuang Temple gate.
The two children, Qingfeng and Mingyue, had already sensed the approaching powerful aura. Upon seeing Kong Xuan and the others, they immediately showed expressions of joy.
They had known many Western Region for a long time and had a deep friendship with them, so one of them called out to a few people while another hurriedly went in to announce their arrival.
Soon, a gentle yet profound pressure, imbued with the rich Earth Qi, descended.
Wearing the robes of Earth Immortal and with an ancient and solemn face, Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun appeared together in front of the Daoist temple.
"Kong Xuan, Yaoshi, Maitreya, and the Nieces Disciples have come from afar. We apologize for not greeting you sooner." Zhenyuanzi's voice was deep and resonant. His gaze swept over the crowd with a hint of understanding. "You all seem to be in a hurry, your auras are turbulent. Could it be that you have come for the Great Tribulation of the Human Clan?"
He had clearly already sensed the dire situation in the East.
Kong Xuan clasped his hands in a fist salute and got straight to the point:
Fellow Zhenyuanzi and Fellow Daoist Hongyun, we have been entrusted by Daoist Jiang Yun to come to the aid of the Human Clan in the face of great calamity.
However, saving lives in an emergency cannot be delayed for even a moment.
Therefore, we need the two of you to do us a favor and temporarily use the Wuzhuang Temple Star Gate Teleportation so that we can quickly head towards the vicinity of the Human Clan's gathering place.
Furthermore, we hope that you two fellow Daoists will remember the friendship between you and our Western Teachings and lend a helping hand at this time. Kong Xuan and the entire Western Teachings will be eternally grateful!
The Yaoshi also clasped his hands in a gesture of respect. "With compassion in our hearts, we hope that our two senior uncles will lend a helping hand!"
Ancestor Hong Yun spoke first, his face filled with obvious grief and indignation. "There's no need to say more about this!"
Human Clan has suffered this great calamity, and all living beings grieve together!
The actions of that Demon Clan are far too cruel and vicious. They slaughter countless living beings for the sake of some evil soldiers. How can this be in accordance with the laws of nature!
Besides, we have a considerable grudge against them in the past!
"It is both reasonable and justifiable to lend a helping hand to the Human Clan at this time, and it also serves to settle old scores!"
He turned to Zhenyuanzi, his eyes earnest.
Zhenyuanzi nodded slightly, his eyes showing agreement. "Hong Yun is absolutely right."
How can I, a humble Daoist, stand idly by while Human Clan suffers?
Not to mention borrowing the Star Gate, even the entire area within a radius of 100,000 li around Longevity Mountain, protected by my Earth Scroll, can provide a refuge for displaced Human Clan!
When Kong Xuan goes to the rescue, if any Human Clan wish to flee and temporarily avoid the brunt of the attack, you can quickly lure them here!
We, the lineage of Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, will surely protect its safety!
"I'd like to see which blind Demon Clan dares to trespass on my Longevity Mountain to capture someone!"
His words were firm and resolute, as solid as Panshi.
He flipped his hand and took out the ancient-looking Earth Scroll. A vast and steady power emanated from it, covering the entire Wuzhuang Temple Dao Field and extending outwards from it.
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan felt reassured, and even the usually arrogant Kong Xuan showed deep respect.
He bowed deeply and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi and Fellow Daoist Hongyun are truly virtuous!"
Kong Xuan will forever remember this friendship, and the Western Teachings will also be grateful for it!
When Brother Jiang Yun returns in the future, I'm sure he will repay me!
The situation is urgent, so I won't say any more. Please open the Star Gate immediately!
Zhenyuanzi didn't delay. He connected the group with a Star Gate node in the lands of the East Sea that belonged to Longevity Mountain, and then sent them into the formation.
Kong Xuan stepped in first, followed closely by Yaoshi, Maitreya, Three Xiao, and others. With a flash of light, their figures disappeared from Longevity Mountain and were teleported to the vicinity of the core area of the Eastern Human Clan.
Soon, Kong Xuan and his party appeared above the ruins of a large Human Race tribe, shrouded in smoke and filled with the cries of despair.
The scene below was horrific, with severed limbs and broken bodies scattered everywhere. Some mutated little demons were rummaging through the ruins and gnawing on them, amidst cries and the sounds of fighting.
"Demon Clan demon! How dare you do this!" Seeing this, Bixiao trembled with rage, the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors already at her side.
"Saving lives is the priority!" Kong Xuan calmly ordered, his Five-Colored Divine Light sweeping across the area like a startled swan. "Everyone, lead your teams and choose a direction to rescue the Human Clan."
"Yes!"
Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light swept across everything. Wherever it passed, even demon generals and Demon God were treated like Demon Soldiers and minor demons in his eyes, and were taken away and suppressed as if they were being cut down.
The others also used their own methods. Bixiao's Golden Flood Dragon Scissors flashed with cold light, and many Demon Clan heads flew up instantly. Yunxiao summoned the Primordial Chaos Golden Dipper, and a large number of the Demon Clan were knocked down and suppressed in the bucket. Qiongxiao summoned a golden hairpin and a sword, and walked through the Demon Clan army with decisive killing.
After the Yaoshi and Maitreya fought off the Demon Clan and protected many survivors from Human Race tribe, the Yaoshi unleashed the Great Light Mantra on his hand, and the soft light shone down, dispelling resentment and healing wounds; Maitreya threw out a golden cymbal, which transformed into a giant golden bell to protect a refugee camp, and chanted incantations to guide the souls of the dead Human Clan to salvation.
The arrival of Kong Xuan and his companions was like the descent of gods. Their powerful auras as Great Luo and Quasi-Saint, along with their undisguised killing intent, instantly intimidated the remaining Demon Clan.
When the desperate Human Clan saw Kong Xuan's face and the insignia behind him that represented the disciples of the Western Teachings, many instantly burst into tears, pointing to the sky and shouting excitedly:
"It's... it's people sent by the Holy Father! It's people sent by the Martial Ancestor to save us!"
"The Holy Father hasn't forgotten! The Holy Father really did send people to save us!"
"We are saved! Thank you Holy Father! Thank you, God!"
Kong Xuan had no time to appease them. His gaze swept across the anxious yet hopeful crowd around him, and considering Zhenyuanzi's promise and the current situation, he immediately made the most pragmatic decision.
He descended from the clouds and stood before the crowd, his voice booming with undeniable power. "My name is Kong Xuan, a close friend of Brother Jiang Yun of the Western Teachings! Entrusted by him, I have come to protect you all!"