Soaring spiritual light, intertwined talismanic shadows, and magnificent palaces and pavilions dotting the island—it was a scene of divine grandeur.
The people here are men, women, young and old, and include immortal cultivators, unorthodox cultivators, Evil Cultivator, and Devil Cultivator... It's quite a mixed bag.
The two in charge of the formation were Tingqiao and Xiaoyun.
The other three were positioned at the three corners of the island, jointly maintaining the array's focal points at the three corners, but they all looked at the Shenyang that was being unleashed from the sky with the eyes of someone looking at a monster.
Chen Shuangbai stood with his hands behind his back on the high ground, looking down at the commotion below.
His entire body was enveloped in a Grand Yin, obscuring his and Feiguang's aura and form.
Shenyang's body erupted with dazzling golden Divine Ability light, and his attacks were like a storm, one palm after another striking the great formation.
Each palm strike was accompanied by a deafening roar and bursts of intense Blazing Sun that shot in all directions, causing the entire formation to tremble violently and its spiritual light to flicker erratically, as if it might shatter at any moment.
"My lord, this formation is quite formidable."
Feiguang's pair of Glazed Glass demon eyes also shone with colorful light as he carefully looked down, marveling as he did so. "I must say, the technique used to construct this grand formation... is far superior to that of our Jade Spring Sect."
Chen Shuangbai wasn't surprised.
It is true that Xuanchengzi is a successor of the True Net Cult.
The True Net Cult Sect had sufficient foundation, it's just a pity it was wiped out.
This grand formation... is probably several levels stronger than the protective formations of the Arrayed Mystery Sect, Flower Washing Sword Sect, Jade Spring Sect, and even Heavenly Star Mystic Sect.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to withstand such a fierce attack from Shenyang.
"Just looking at this commotion..."
Feiguang's two demonic eyes were like two large lamps, brazenly scanning the island below, causing Tingqiao, Xiaoyun, and the others to frown deeply, but for a moment they couldn't figure out where this feeling of being spied on came from.
"They probably won't be able to hold out for much longer."
Chen Shuangbai heard Feiguang's incessant chatter in his ears, and he activated his Dharma Eye to look down as well.
Logically speaking, after Xuanchengzi's death, both Tingqiao and Xiaoyun should have scattered after this big tree fell... but now they seem to be holding fast to this place.
"There are still treasures they need on this island... or perhaps something Xuanchengzi promised them, but couldn't deliver on due to his death, so they've been stuck on this island?"
Having considered this, Chen Shuangbai spoke softly, her voice landing in Shenyang's ear.
Stop playing around!
Shenyang's golden eyes lit up slightly.
He had been guarding the Jade Spring Sect for a long time and had not left the sect, nor had he fought with anyone, which made Shenyang feel quite uncomfortable.
Now that he finally has a turtle shell that can't move or walk, he can punch and kick it as he pleases, so naturally he can't bear to break it right away.
"What a pity, I wanted to play a little longer!"
Shenyang grinned, took a deep breath, and his golden light suddenly surged, transforming him into a real blazing sun, its intense and rich golden radiance illuminating half the sky.
He raised his right hand high, his five fingers spread, and a dazzling golden ball of light condensed in his palm. Within the ball of light, fine bolts of lightning could be faintly seen leaping, emitting a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.
The divine Martial Dao Divine Ability from the Divine Yang Sect.
[ Golden Light Heaven-Soaring Divine Fist ]!
Looking at the terrifying Blazing Sun above, which had expanded to almost the size of the entire island, Gu Qiao, Xiaoyun, and the others' expressions changed drastically.
The other three Nascent Soul at Rogue Cultivator array's core disregarded everything else, immediately withdrawing their Law Power and abandoning their protection of the array's cores, shouting loudly, "Open the array! Open the array quickly!"
"I'll die! I'll die!"
Tingqiao's face also showed solemnity and a little regret. Only Xiaoyun... this jade-spirited Demon Cultivator's Nascent Soul also had a solemn expression on her face, but she did not completely panic.
A jade-like light emanated from her body, causing her voice to echo throughout the entire sea, " Shenyang, my Renewed Net Sect Master has already perished at the hands of your sect's Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal... When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out; why pursue this matter?"
"If word gets out... wouldn't your sect be far too domineering?!"
Shenyang ignored these words, simply raising his right fist high. Above his head, on the surface of the terrifying Blazing Sun, thousands of golden lightning bolts leaped, and a terrifying aura of world-destroying power spread out.
"Open the great formation, or die... My patience is limited, choose one!"
The Blazing Sun hung high in the sky, radiating golden light, and lightning crackled. Under this terrifyingly high temperature, the seawater evaporated into large amounts of white mist, hissing as it did so.
This is a threat!
A blatant threat!!!
But when faced with absolute power, this is the greatest say!
Neither Tingqiao nor Xiaoyun had ever reached the threshold of the Nascent Soul Late Stage, let alone the other three Nascent Soul... who were not even worth mentioning.
How could they possibly compare to Chen Shuangbai, the embodiment of Martial Dao who had slumbered for countless years in the nameless sea of stars, absorbing immeasurable starlight?
Tingqiao's face was grave, and demonic light surged from his body. He no longer intended to maintain the formation. He looked at Xiaoyun and said sternly, "The enemy is powerful. Fellow Daoist, please open the formation and leave together!"
But True Lord Xiaoyun seemed to ignore him, the jade light emanating from his body growing even stronger. He stared intently at the terrifying Blazing Sun high in the sky, questioning with a hint of struggle, "If you really make a move, you will destroy this coastal area?!"
"Can you bear such consequences?"
Standing high in the sky, Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly. With her divine eye, she saw that the jade stone beneath True Lord Xiaoyun was gradually showing signs of merging with the Spirit Vein of the great island.
He suddenly realized, "No wonder they couldn't surrender; that's what they were thinking."
With a thought, Chen Shuangbai activated the power of the Grand Yin Authority.
It was as if an invisible veil had been lifted, and then, draped over it, one floated down lightly.
It passed over the terrifying Blazing Sun hanging high above Shenyang's head, and also over the obstacles of the great formation on the island. Then, like an immortal, it lightly landed in front of Xiaoyun, and only then did it reveal its form.
"I am curious, what kind of bewitching words did that Xuanchengzi use to make you decide to merge with the Spirit Vein of the remaining large island?"
A crimson cross appeared abruptly, and a strong buzzing vibration resounded in the ears of everyone on the island.
The crimson starlight shone brightly, and all those who were illuminated by it were frozen in place, unable to move an inch.
Chen Shuangbai strode forward and stood before Xiaoyun like a ghost.
True Lord Xiaoyun's pupils suddenly contracted.
She tried to back away, but found that her body was completely out of her control.
Buzz buzz buzz!
A series of fierce fluctuations spread throughout the entire island.
The extremely fierce and malevolent aura emanating from the Crimson Star was like an invisible mountain, pressing down on her and preventing her from using even a trace of Law Power or Divine Ability.
[PS: Here's the third chapter for today! My writing started dropping as soon as the National Day holiday ended! Please give me good reviews! Please give me gifts! This humble author is begging you!]