Xiankong, Baoguang, Liehuo, and Bingchi—the Four Sages Ancestors—flew over in haste. When they saw Mang Jun at a disadvantage, they all grew anxious and sped up.
The Four Sages Ancestors were close to Mang Jun. Xiankong was practically his junior fellow apprentice, while Old Ancestor Baoguang had originally been a wisp of treasure light that cultivated into a being and had once received Mang Jun's help. Old Ancestor Liehuo and Old Ancestor Bingchi were both his close friends. Now, they had come to aid Mang Jun.
Seeing this, Mang Jun was overjoyed. He had been fretting over his predicament, but with these four coming to his aid, his chances of victory had greatly improved! Though they were only early-stage Profound Immortals, all had extraordinary origins and could unleash many times their usual strength. Most importantly, the four could work with him to form the Five Elements Annihilation Formation. With the Nether Water-Controlling Flag suppressing the formation, its power would be even greater—enough to contend with the Maha Giant!
"Quickly, set up the Five Elements Annihilation Formation!" Time was short. Mang Jun shouted at once, then moved and transformed into a giant golden tree. The Nether Water-Controlling Flag floated above it, scattering countless streams of dark light and black lotuses through the air. Hidden nearby, Xuanji watched with an itch in his heart. He had cultivated for quite some time and considered his state of mind far from poor, but how could he stay calm before a treasure that would stir even a Sage? He wished he could rush forward and seize it at once. But he knew his own limits: Mang Jun's cultivation was terrifying, and he had certainly refined the Nether Water-Controlling Flag extensively. There was no chance of stealing it. To charge in recklessly would simply be to