Daoist Competition-Chapter 957 - 218: Divine Thunder Shatters the Formation to Ashes (Part 2)

Along the way, this shuttle cut through with unstoppable momentum, breaking through four array gates in succession before slowing down slightly at the fifth array gate.

Lu Yuanxing glanced sideways and saw the spirit shuttle’s fierce momentum. His expression changed dramatically, realizing that if he continued to leave this treasure unchecked, it wouldn’t be long before it broke through all the array gates and reached him.

But at the moment, he was preoccupied with suppressing the You Yin Heavy Water constantly colliding within his body and couldn’t spare any thought for the great array. Hence, he turned back and called, "Third Uncle, please assist me in holding the array."

The golden-robed elder had just swallowed a few elixir pills, slightly regaining some primordial qi. Upon hearing this, he stood up and said, "Yes, Pavilion Master, rest assured."

He had been previously struck by Zhang Yan, losing an arm, so he could only hold a banner with one hand, leapt, turning into a divine light, and entered the array.

Upon standing at the main position, the spiritual mechanism of the inner array turned, and instantly a fierce spiritual energy arose, halting the momentum of the Five Spirit White Carp Shuttle.

The shuttle attempted to push through again, but the energy suddenly shifted, soft like clouds and water, diverting its course. When it tried to correct itself again, a fierce energy came forth and blocked it.

The constant transformations of Yin and Yang spiritual energy made it difficult for the shuttle, causing it to stumble as it moved, unable to break free for the moment.

Zhang Yan watched with a peculiar light in his eyes. He hadn’t known before that an array alone could yield so many wondrous effects.

Although this array could not fully stop the Five Spirit White Carp Shuttle, it prevented it from exerting its full power, which was quite eye-opening.

He pondered internally, it seemed that even if the array master wasn’t a Nascent Soul True Master, as long as the cultivation gap wasn’t too vast, it was possible to attack the strong with the weak. Having such an array at hand was indeed a significant help.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuanxing was frowning deeply. This formation, called the "Positive and Negative Star Battle Array," with inner and outer six gates transforming through the mystery of Yin and Yang, was the Bijiao Prefecture’s signature formation. Once proficiently mastered, it required no protective dharma treasure, relying only on the sea boat carrying these thirty thousand demon soldiers to move freely.

With any other treasure entering, as long as it wasn’t a True Artifact grade, it wouldn’t be long before it was hindered from moving. However, the Five Spirit White Carp Shuttle was a treasure specifically designed for breaking arrays, allowing it to remain active despite entering the formation.

Consequently, this drew away a significant portion of the array’s power, weakening its defense substantially.

Lu Yuanxing quickly thought, and pulled a long, slender object from his sleeve bag, sharp like a needle. This treasure, named "Yuan Xu Horn," was derived from the remnant of the Cave Heaven Ancestor of the Lu Family, capable of tracking enemies tens of miles away.

Typically, when encountering an enemy, by leveraging the Nine Phase Swallowing Star Divine Ability to restrain, then launching this Mystical Artifact, it would achieve miraculous results.

Initially, when facing Zhang Yan, he didn’t rush to act, waiting for the opportunity, self-assured that his mana exceeded the opponent’s, aiming to strike when their mana weakened.

However, he missed his chance earlier and was shocked by the endless emergence of supreme treasures from Zhang Yan’s hand. Fearful that delay might cause unforeseen changes, he decided to act ahead of time.

He stroked the Jade Horn and then sacrificed it into the sky, murmuring a spell. The horn trembled upon reaching the sky, transforming into thousands of starry rains, shooting down.

Zhang Yan saw clearly, calmly waved his sleeve, tossing the Qiankun Leaf above his head. The leaf spun, emitting a circle of golden light, enveloping ten feet in radius, the star rain falling, only rippling away like water ripples.

He guarded for a moment, waiting for the force to weaken, then loudly proclaimed, "To not reciprocate is discourteous!"

His eyes opened wide, suddenly shouting with a blast, exerting profound skill, his fingers swiftly pointing, and a deafening series of sounds echoed like the cracking of mountains, astonishingly unleashing sixty-four Purple Cloud Divine Thunders in one go!

Bolts of purple light thundered upon the great array, which was still busy dealing with the Five Spirit White Carp Shuttle. The sudden, ferocious assault left it unable to withstand, with array gates failing to respond in time, exploding like soil raked with a plow, where the thunder and lightning passed, demon soldiers and generals were all turned to flying ashes.

Even the elder from Lu Family did not dodge in time, and was blasted to pieces by several divine thunders.

In just a moment, beneath the Dharma Platform, it was empty and desolate, not a trace left.

With the protection of the Qiankun Leaf, Zhang Yan had no need to hold back, this wave of attack was exhilaratingly thorough, fully showcasing the power of the Mingcang Sect’s divine skills.

With the formation breached, suddenly at the top of the Dharma Platform rose a multicolored light, a star point ascended towards the clouds.

At this moment, a loud sound erupted from the sky, causing the sea to surge tumultuously, taking a while to settle. A voice sounded, "Tao Daoist, there’s no need to take it seriously. Such things, my pavilion has two or three pieces. Since fellow Daoist desires it, feel free to take it."

A hearty laugh followed, with True Master Tao’s voice saying, "Having you return empty-handed, but with the Carp Tribe’s considerable resources, they shouldn’t be too concerned."

Zhang Yan was slightly shocked upon hearing this, realizing True Master Qu had been waiting nearby. Judging from his tone, he too coveted that True Artifact, but it seemed in the end True Master Tao acquired it.

He called within his heart and spirit, the Blood Line Golden Worms flew back, and with a release of true light, he collected them, then took a step forward, with a breeze carrying him to the top of the Dharma Platform.

Lu Yuanxing was already slumped on the ground by this time, barely alive, blood streaming from his mouth. Seeing Zhang Yan approach, his eyes were filled with hatred.

Zhang Yan thought for a moment but chose not to kill him. Instead, he released a Water Element True Light, collecting him. Then, with a leap, he transformed into light and flew, returning before the Ancestor Master Hall of Xuanling Island within breaths, entering without needing to report, reaching the hall where True Master Tao was seated, with a charming young girl of fifteen or sixteen standing beside him, cheeks white as snow, brows gracefully arched, yet her eyes held countless ages.

She glanced back at Zhang Yan, solemnly saying, "Old Tao, I valued your expertise in arrays and thus came to join you. If you intend to send me elsewhere, I will leave."

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