Promotion, Hope of Becoming an Ancestral Vein
Two days and two nights have passed since the Luozhen Conquest Alliance announced their general offensive in three days.
Every inch of Luozhen Island's Grotto-Heaven is permeated with a heavy, desolate atmosphere.
The disciples of the Luozhen Sect, armed with weapons, stood guard day and night at various leyline nodes, while the furnaces in the Alchemy Chamber burned continuously, rapidly refining healing pills...
On everyone's face was a hint of weariness and anxiety that was hard to hide.
On the observatory, Fang Hexuan gazed at the increasingly dense dark clouds on the distant horizon, a grave look flashing in his eyes. "In twelve hours, the army of the Luozhen Conquest Alliance will arrive. Their number of Dao Union True Lord far exceeds that of the Luozhen Sect. On our side, only Senior Mu and I are Dao Union True Lord. Including Yunjing, who possesses Dao Union -level combat power, there are only three of us. We can't compete!"
Nangong Chengyu and Xie Zheng remained silent on the side.
There are far too many Dao Union True Lord in the Luozhen Conquest Alliance; there are eight openly known to exist.
Three of them were at the Late Dao Union realm, and the remaining five were at the Dao Union Middle Stage.
This power is something that the Luozhen Sect can hardly match.
Fang Hexuan was only at the Early Dao Union Realm, while Mu You, influenced by the Welcoming Immortal Pavilion, voluntarily joined the Luozhen Sect. His cultivation had reached the Dao Union Perfection, making him very powerful.
However, the Dao Union True Lord were numerous, and Mu You, facing multiple opponents, did not achieve a crushing victory.
Moreover, these eight Dao Union True Lord are only on the surface; in secret, there may be other Dao Union Perfection cultivators like Mu You.
Even within the Departing Fire Sect, there are beings at the Void Refinement Realm.
No matter how you look at it, the chances of the Luozhen Sect winning are slim.
"Where's Yunjing?" Nangong Chengyu couldn't help but ask at this moment, "I haven't seen him since yesterday morning, where did he go?"
"He went to Flying Dragon Ridge," Fang Hexuan said softly. "He said the true spirit of the Northern Dark Earth Vein needs his help."
"Something wrong? What is it?" Nangong Chengyu asked curiously.
Fang Hexuan shook his head; he didn't know either.
"A matter of great importance concerning the odds of victory in this great war." At that moment, a calm voice came from behind.
The group turned around and saw Li Yunjing slowly walking up to the observatory.
He wore a plain Daoist robe, the hem of which was covered in dust. His face showed signs of fatigue, but his eyes were exceptionally bright, as if they contained the entire starry sky.
Li Yunjing walked to the railing, waved his right hand, and a burst of light surged out, forming the landscape of Flying Dragon Ridge: "The Northern Dark True Spirit suddenly found me, saying that it can use the layout of Flying Dragon Ridge to advance to become Ancestral Vein."
After a pause, Li Yunjing continued, "At that time, the vast territory we control will become the core domain of the Northern Darkness Ancestral Vein. Anyone who steps into it will be suppressed by the power of the Ancestral Vein Ancestral Vein, while we will receive its full support."
"What? Is that possible? Isn't this too risky?" Fang Hexuan's eyes widened immediately, but he quickly said with concern.
"The advancement of the Ancestral Vein is an extremely important event. The slightest mistake could cause the earth veins to collapse, turning the entire vast territory into ruins."
The same was true for the others. Although they were incredibly shocked that the Northern Dark Earth Vein could be promoted to Ancestral Vein, the risks involved were too great.
The ascension of a ley line into Ancestral Vein is no less than a cultivator's ascension to immortality, and may even be more difficult and dangerous.
Their concerns are not unfounded.
Li Yunjing smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. The Flying Dragon Ascension to Immortality Formation is no joke. With this formation in place, there's no need to worry about danger."
At this moment, Li Yunjing's tone was extremely firm. "Moreover, this is our only chance. If we fail, the Luozhen Sect will be completely destroyed. If we succeed, we will not only defeat the Luozhen Conquest Alliance, but the Northern Dark Earth Vein will also become the greatest asset of our Luozhen Sect. As long as the Northern Dark Earth Vein exists, our Luozhen Sect will never perish."
He turned around, his gaze sweeping over the group. "Grandmaster Fang, I trouble you to lead the elders and disciples to hold the Luozhen Island Grotto-Heaven and all the leyline nodes, and buy as much time as possible. I'm going to the main peak of Flying Dragon Ridge now to activate the Flying Dragon Ascension to Immortality Formation. No matter what happens outside, do not disturb me."
"Rest assured!" Fang Hexuan said solemnly, "As long as we have a breath left, we will never let the people of the Luo Conquest Alliance set foot on the main peak of Flying Dragon Ridge!"
Li Yunjing nodded, said nothing more, turned around and transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the main peak of Flying Dragon Ridge.
Fang Hexuan also knew the importance of the matter, and immediately began to organize a defense with the others.
Li Yunjing arrived at the main peak of Flying Dragon Ridge in no time.
At the top of the main peak of Flying Dragon Ridge is a huge black rock.
On the rock is carved an incredibly complex High Antiquity rune array, which is the core of the Flying Dragon Ascension to Immortality Formation.
For countless ages, this array has been nourished by the power of the earth's veins, awaiting the moment of its awakening.
Li Yunjing landed on the rock, took a deep breath, and slowly closed his eyes.
He placed his hand on the center of the array diagram, pouring all his spiritual power into it without reservation. At the same time, he summoned the Earth Northern Dark Vein-Suppressing Seal, completely fusing the seal with the array diagram.
As soon as the talisman merged with the array diagram, the array diagram instantly burst forth with a dazzling black light, causing the entire Flying Dragon Ridge to tremble violently. Countless streams of black Earth Vein Spiritual Qi converged from all directions and surged into the array diagram.
In the sky, the originally gloomy dark clouds suddenly dispersed, and a huge black pillar of light shot up from the array diagram, piercing straight into the sky.
Within the pillar of light, a blurry dragon silhouette slowly emerged, letting out a deep and ancient roar.
This roar echoed throughout the entire Great Wilderness, throughout the five continents, and even throughout the entire Tianyuan Continent.
All the cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, felt a tremor from the depths of their souls at this moment.
They looked up toward Flying Dragon Ridge, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.
What is that?
"What a terrifying aura! It's a hundred times stronger than that of Dao Union True Lord!"
What terrifying being has awakened in the Great Wilderness this time?
"..."
Inside the Grotto-Heaven on Luozhen Island, Fang Hexuan and the others, who were setting up defenses, all showed excited expressions upon sensing this aura.
"Was that commotion caused by Senior Brother? Could it be that he's about to succeed?" Mo Xuan shouted excitedly.
"Not yet." Fang Hexuan shook his head, a hint of solemnity in his eyes. "This is only the first step. The real advancement hasn't begun yet. The advancement of the Ancestral Vein requires invoking the Principle of heaven and earth, which will inevitably cause tremendous phenomena. I hope we can complete the advancement before the arrival of the Luozhen Conquest Alliance."
On the main peak of Flying Dragon Ridge, sweat was already beading on Li Yunjing's forehead. Guiding the fusion of the talisman and the array had taken a lot of his Law Power, but he dared not relax in the slightest. He continued to activate the array, guiding the Earth Vein Spiritual Qi to nourish the dragon shadow of the Northern Dark True Spirit.
The dragon's shadow grew clearer and more solid.
Its entire body was jet black, its scales shimmering with a metallic sheen, and its eyes, like two black stars, exuded an ancient and majestic aura.
"I sense an opportunity for advancement, continue!" The voice of Northern Dark True Spirit directly entered Li Yunjing's mind.
Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing nodded, formed hand Hand Seals, and unleashed the Transcendence and Ascension to Immortality Instruction, instantly restoring his health to full.
Next, Li Yunjing continued to activate the array diagram to help Northern Dark True Spirit advance!