Daoist Competition-Chapter 919 - 199: Divine Venerable Statue of the Sect (Part 2)

He casually unleashed a few bolts of Purple Cloud Divine Thunder inside, and seeing no reaction, he knew this array was difficult to break. With a thought, he simply retreated, sat upon the cloud, and watched to see what they planned next.

In less than half a cup of tea’s time, Gongyang Sheng, standing in the middle of the four, suddenly shouted, lifted his hands upward, and a wisp of light cloud slowly ascended. From within the cloud, a vividly detailed divine statue of the Wing Cliff Ancestor Master, adorned in gold-threaded silver-patterned sun and moon robes, was summoned.

This statue stood about ten zhang tall and upon its appearance, celestial music played, with countless beings worshiping it, emitting hundreds of soft rays of clear light that illuminated all directions. Even the entire Lu Qi was bathed in a shower of auspicious light.

The five standing beneath the divine statue felt as if sweet rain drenched their heads and nectar slipped down their throats. Instantly, they felt utterly comfortable, with all-around magical power surging uncontrollably, as if ready to burst forth.

Gongyang Sheng also felt his cultivation seemingly increase greatly out of nowhere, instantly boosting his spirits. In a loud voice, he said, "Fellow sect members, why not attack now?!"

He leaped into the sky, spreading his palm, with Thunder Radiance flashing within it, he unleashed a bolt of Gang Thunder directly at Zhang Yan.

Sha Daoist and the other four did the same, shouting in unison, raising their hands, gathering mana, and transforming it into Gang Thunder to strike.

Zhang Yan sat calmly on the cloud, unmoved. The five-colored light behind him rippled like waves, and a blue ray surged forth like a breached dyke, charging upwards, raising a hundred zhang high wave, colliding with that Gang Thunder, triggering a series of explosive sounds.

Although this round of attack was blocked, Gongyang Sheng and the five showed no intention to stop, continuously urging their mana, sending bolt after bolt of Gang Thunder.

The momentum of the Water Element True Light was suppressed, with each wave head being eroded away, and gradually the five-man attack pushed towards Zhang Yan.

Gongyang Sheng’s face showed a few profound smiles; with the help of the ancestor’s divine statue, their mana was endless, never fearing depletion.

No matter how strong this Daoist Zhang was, he was only a Nascent Soul First Realm Cultivator. How could he withstand their combined assault?

To overpower the enemy with brute force is the most simplistic method, yet here, it proves the most effective.

He had chosen a strategic angle to strike. If Zhang Yan were to dodge, it would not be impossible, but the Gang Thunder would inevitably fall on the Earth Fire Sky Pit below. Even if protected by prohibitions, without someone to host, it would not sustain many attacks.

If this pit were destroyed, the Dharma Treasure could not be refined, and all previous efforts would be in vain.

Gongyang Sheng assumed Zhang Yan would not abandon the treasure and leave.

With Ye Jiliu Taoist gone, the five of them, whether attacking or defending, were as one, advancing and retreating orderly.

Gongyang Sheng considered himself a Nascent Soul Second Realm Cultivator, with three Gang Clouds above, and with the help of the four others, facing directly, he could steadily suppress Zhang Yan.

Indeed, countless Gang Thunder fell like rain, exploding, and shattering the Water Element True Light, hinting at a scattering tendency, seemingly unable to hold any longer.

Yet, in such a perilous situation, Zhang Yan remained calm, sitting composedly with no visible change on his face.

At this moment, a distant shout was heard, "Daoist Zhang, do not worry, this humble Daoist comes to assist!"

Zhang Yan turned his head, seeing someone assuming the Nascent Soul form and flying towards him, he couldn’t help but smile, "So it’s Daoist Shang, thank you for your help. I wonder where Daoist Huang is?"

Shang Teng called from afar, "Brother Daoist Huang is hosting the Dao Palace Forbidden Array, too busy to send an avatar. Daoist Zhang, do not worry, this humble Daoist has already sent a Flying Book for reinforcements. If the two of us can hold out for half a day, we will surely await the return of the outside elders to assist."

Zhang Yan delightedly said, "In that case, Daoist Shang, quickly come and assist me."

Shang Teng felt joy in his heart, hurried to increase his tunneling speed to hurry over. He had been spectating in the Dao Palace, planning to take advantage when he saw Zhang Yan was at a disadvantage, hoping to profit.

He thought to himself, if he could successfully ambush Zhang Yan, then within the Lie Xuan Sect, who besides Gongyang Sheng could stand beside him?

However, being habitually cautious, when nearing Zhang Yan’s side, he stopped instead. At this moment, Zhang Yan looked back at him, slightly puzzled, saying, "Daoist Huang, why are you here too?"

Shang Teng’s heart jolted, knowing that Huang Zuoguang was already imprisoned by him, yet he couldn’t help but look back, only to see nothing behind him, realizing he had fallen into a trap.

Zhang Yan expressionlessly waved his sleeve, a yellow ray fell upon him, with a "bang", scattering the Protective Treasure Light.

Shang Teng felt a suffocation in his chest, spitting blood and retreating. In panic, he glimpsed a golden light approaching, hurriedly using an escape skill, trying to leap away.

Suddenly his neck felt cool, and his head silently slipped off, while his tunneling speed persisted, the headless body suddenly rushed out tens of zhang before falling from mid-air.

Gongyang Sheng inwardly lamented, regret showing glaringly. If he had intervened to block just now, things would be different.

Shang Teng, being one of his master’s disciples, had always been diligent in his work. This time, if successful in seizing the Divine Beast Embryo and returning to the sect, he could replace an elder position, yet he never thought he’d die in such a disgraceful manner.

Zhang Yan shook his head with a smile, thinking, did this man truly believe he could fool him?

That the Lie Xuan Sect could reach this point unimpeded, he absolutely refused to believe there was no inside help.

Just seeing the man approaching without obstruction while the five from the Lie Xuan Sect wore subtle expressions was enough to confirm his suspicions.

Moreover, he believed his relationship with Shang Teng was not good enough that he’d risk being surrounded just to lend a hand; this act was overplayed.

At this moment, the thunder roared louder behind him. As he glanced back, he saw Thunder Radiance closing in, and the Water Element True Light was unable to resist, showing signs of collapse. The treasure clothes on him also trembled intensely under such impact.

Seeing this scene, he no longer hesitated, raising his hand, and with a wave, an abundance of green suddenly rose!

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