After several hours of discussion, the group finally devised a comprehensive countermeasure: First, strengthen the Kunlun Sect's defenses by having elders from various righteous sects join forces to set up a powerful combined formation called the " Righteous Path Protection Array." This formation gathers the righteous spiritual energy of all the major righteous sects, possessing immense power and effectively blocking attacks from the Underworld. Second, disciples from the major righteous sects will be divided into several small teams to patrol around the Kunlun Mountain Range, closely monitoring the movements of the Underworld. Upon discovering anyone from the Underworld, they will immediately issue a warning and simultaneously delay their advance. First, time is of the essence; second, the Wudang Sect force will be deployed to await reinforcements. Third, Snow Empress will be in charge of controlling the Ziwei Emperor Bell Ziwei Emperor Bell, using its power to suppress the evil energy of the Underworld and kill Underworld experts during the great battle. Fourth, top experts from various righteous sects, including the Daoist Kunlun, the Wudang Sect Leader, and the Shaolin Sect Abbot, will form the main force to confront the Underworld's experts head-on, especially Black Impermanence. Fifth, Qingyunzi will coordinate the disciples of various righteous sects, commanding them in battle, while also using the Kunlun Sect's Tracking Jade Slip to investigate the Underworld's movements and prepare in advance.
After the countermeasures were formulated, the sect leaders and elders immediately sprang into action, setting up defenses, arranging patrols, and training disciples according to their assigned tasks. The entire Kunlun Sect entered a tense state of preparation for battle. Snow Empress returned to her residence to continue cultivating, comprehending the power of the Ziwei Emperor Bell Emperor Bell, and familiarizing herself with its various uses, preparing for the upcoming great battle. Qingyunzi, as arranged, coordinated the disciples of the various righteous sects to conduct combat training, while simultaneously using the Tracking Jade Slip to investigate the movements of the Underworld.
Time passed day by day, and before we knew it, five days had gone by.
In these five days, disciples from all the major righteous sects have been training intensively, their teamwork has become increasingly seamless, and their strength has greatly improved. The " Righteous Path Protection Array " jointly set up by the elders has also been completed. The array covers the entire Kunlun Sect, exuding a rich and righteous spiritual energy, powerful and indestructible. Snow Empress has also become completely familiar with the power of the Ziwei Emperor Bell, and can easily control the Emperor Bell Emperor Bell, unleashing its full power. She can even use the power of the Emperor Bell to perform ancient imperial techniques with boundless power. Qingyunzi has also used the Tracking Jade Slip to investigate the movements of the Underworld, discovering that the people of the Underworld are heading towards the Kunlun Sect. Moreover, there are many people and experts gathered there, including Black Impermanence. In addition, there are several top experts from the Underworld, all of whom have reached the Sixth Transformation of Dragon Transformation Realm or above.
"Daoist Master, Sect Leaders, Elders, according to the Tracking Jade Slip slip, the people from the Underworld are not far from the Kunlun Sect and are expected to arrive at the foot of the Kunlun Sect Mountain tomorrow." Qingyunzi entered the main hall and reported to Daoist Kunlun and the sect leaders and elders, his tone solemn.
After hearing this, the expressions of the Daoist Kunlun and the other sect leaders and elders became increasingly serious. With a great battle imminent, everyone was ready for combat, their eyes filled with not a trace of fear, but only determination and resolve.
"Alright, I understand." Daoist Kunlun nodded, his tone firm. "Everyone, with the great battle imminent, we must unite as one, uphold the Kunlun Sect, protect all living beings, completely thwart the Underworld's conspiracy, and suppress the ancient evil god!"
"Work together to protect all living beings, destroy the Underworld, and suppress the evil gods!" The sect leaders, elders, Snow Empress, and Qingyunzi shouted in unison, their voices loud and clear, echoing throughout the hall, filled with unwavering determination.
That night, the Kunlun Sect was brightly lit. None of the disciples rested; instead, they were prepared for battle, weapons in hand, standing ready to face the arrival of the Underworld. Snow Empress and Qingyunzi also arrived outside the Kunlun Sect's mountain gate, standing at the eye of the " Righteous Path Protection Array." Snow Empress held the Ziwei Emperor Bell in her hand, her body surrounded by blazing Ziwei Emperor Qi, her expression resolute. Qingyunzi held a cyan longsword, infused with spiritual energy, his eyes warily fixed on the direction below the Kunlun Mountain Range.
The night was deep, the cold wind howled, and the foot of the Kunlun Mountain Range was pitch black and eerily silent. But everyone knew that behind this silence, a huge storm was brewing.
Unbeknownst to them, the sky was beginning to lighten, and dawn was approaching. Just then, an extremely dense and sinister aura emanated from the direction of the Kunlun Mountain Range. Immediately afterward, countless black figures appeared at the foot of the mountains, densely packed and Shrouding the Heavens —the people of the Underworld. The leader was none other than Black Impermanence, whose injuries had mostly healed. The sinister aura around him was even more intense than before, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. Behind him stood several powerful black-clad figures, all top experts of the Underworld, whose cultivation had reached at least the Sixth Transformation of Dragon Transformation. In addition, there were thousands of Yin soldiers, whose cultivation ranged from the Mortal Shedding Realm to the Dragon Transformation Realm. Each of them had a ferocious appearance, wielding black weapons and exuding a chilling death aura, as they approached the direction of the Kunlun Sect.
"They're here!" Qingyunzi said softly, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. He gripped his longsword tightly, ready for battle.
The Snow Empress, his expression solemn, manipulated the Purple Star Emperor Bell Ziwei Emperor Bell, which hovered before him. The bell blazed with purple light, exuding imperial might, and its chimes slowly resounded, pressing down upon the people of the Underworld. " Black Impermanence, you have indeed returned!" The Snow Empress's voice was cold and majestic, echoing throughout the entire Kunlun Mountain Range. "Today, we righteous cultivators will utterly annihilate you evil villains, destroy your conspiracies, and protect all living beings!"
Black Impermanence stood at the foot of the mountain, looking at Snow Empress and Qingyunzi outside the Kunlun Sect's mountain gate, as well as the righteous disciples waiting in battle on the mountain. He sneered and said in a chilling tone, " Snow Empress, Qingyunzi, and all you scum of the righteous path, today, I will lead you all to your deaths, seize the Ziwei Emperor Bell, complete the Underworld's great undertaking, awaken the ancient evil god, and make the entire world my Underworld's world!"
Having said that, Black Impermanence raised his hand and coldly shouted, "Attack! Break through the Kunlun Sect, seize the Emperor Bell, and kill without mercy!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the top experts from the Underworld behind him immediately moved and rushed towards the Kunlun Sect's mountain gate. Their sinister aura surged, and they gripped black weapons, their moves vicious and direct, aiming directly at the " Righteous Path Protection Array." At the same time, thousands of Yin soldiers also attacked, brandishing their weapons and charging towards the Kunlun Sect's mountain gate. The dense black figures surged towards the Kunlun Sect like a tidal wave.
"Activate the Righteous Path Protection Array!" The Daoist Kunlun's voice rang out, carrying a powerful majesty. As his words fell, the elders of the various righteous sects immediately circulated their righteous spiritual energy and poured it into the " Righteous Path Protection Array." Instantly, the array shone brightly, and a huge white light shield enveloped the entire Kunlun Sect, radiating a rich righteous spiritual energy that collided with the yin and evil energy of the Underworld, producing a "sizzling" sound.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The top experts and Yin soldiers of the Underworld bombarded the " Righteous Path Protection Array ". The black Yin and evil power collided with the white righteous power, generating a powerful shock wave. The entire Kunlun Mountain Range trembled slightly, and the snow fell down, making a "rustling" sound.