Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 639 - 634 Double Breath of Stars Barrier, Secret Passage Undercover

Chapter 639: Chapter 634 Double Breath of Stars Barrier, Secret Passage Undercover

"Hurry and open the Formation; we need to take refuge inside!"

"As a prestigious orthodox Sect, Cultivators should assist each other. You can’t just leave us to die!"

"I beg you, let me in! I’m willing to serve Lingbao Sect like an ox or a horse!"

"..."

Outside the Formation, news of the Bizarre Demons’ impending attack reached the Cultivators. Unable to contain their panic, they pleaded with Lingbao Sect for help.

What was once a routine matter had now become particularly urgent.

No one wanted to die; everyone simply hoped to find shelter within Lingbao Sect.

The Breath of Stars Barrier remained as before, its Silver Star Force flowing like a celestial river.

The myriad curses of the Cultivators were all blocked outside.

"The Bizarre Demons are really coming!"

"AH!"

A Cultivator raced desperately towards Lingbao Sect, but halfway through his escape, his body sprouted countless vines and petrified at an astounding speed.

In a brief moment, his flesh and blood completely vanished, leaving behind a giant black vine.

An invisible, bizarre aura spread, corrupting more and more Cultivators until they transformed into strange creatures.

Panic spread through the crowd and rapidly boiled over, with Cultivators scrambling towards the Wall of Star’s Breath.

It seemed this place was their only source of reassurance.

Cold and indifferent, the canopy of stars stretched ahead—an insurmountable chasm.

"Open it!"

Someone, driven to desperation, launched an attack on the nearby Breath of Stars Barrier, their Magical Treasures striking the Wall of Star’s Breath heavily.

The Wall of Star’s Breath absorbed the force of the Magical Treasures, causing no damage whatsoever to the Breath of Stars Barrier.

The Wall of Star’s Breath could not only guard against the power of Bizarre Demons but also resist attacks from Cultivators.

Otherwise, it would have been breached long ago and would not have helped the Daqian Kingdom fend off heretical cultists and Immortal Evil Spirits.

"Open it!"

"When have these haughty Sect Disciples ever cared if we live or die!"

"If they refuse to save us, then we’ll all die together! Why should Lingbao Sect alone survive!"

Similar cries and deceptive voices instigating chaos rose from the crowd of Cultivators.

Without any Evil-Averting Spiritual Treasure to fight the powerful Bizarre Demons, they were utterly defenseless. Compared to them, the silent Breath of Stars Barrier seemed harmless.

Emotions flared, and more and more Cultivators attacked the Breath of Stars Barrier.

Enough ants can kill an elephant—and these were not ants but Cultivators possessing extraordinary power.

Some were instigated, others sought to pressure Lingbao Sect into opening the Breath of Stars Barrier to let them in, and still others simply wanted to break through the Wall of Star’s Breath so everyone would die together.

As the Cultivators’ attacks intensified, the celestial screen finally showed fluctuations, and the Breath of Stars Barrier shook incessantly.

The combined assault of many Cultivators was as effective as an attack by ten Complete Cryptids; the accumulated Star Force of the Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation began to diminish.

"These damned fools! Lingbao Sect has no quarrel with them; why attack our Sect!"

"Doing so will only benefit the Bizarre Demons!"

High-level Elders of Lingbao Sect arrived via Instantaneous Movement upon receiving the news. They looked through the stellar canopy at the frenzied Cultivators.

Everything was as they had expected: Loose Cultivators and Cultivators from smaller Sects were more trouble than they were worth.

"We should have done as I said and eliminated these Cultivators!"

"Only by killing all of them, making it clear that anyone who attacks the Breath of Stars Barrier will die—"

"—will they understand not to defy us and naturally retreat!"

The Heterodox Peak Master made no attempt to hide his murderous intent, his gaze fixed on Tian Lingzi and Jia Ren.

If either one relented, he would act, unleashing a massacre.

"This matter isn’t so simple; it might be a trap within a trap!"

"Killing them might only make things worse!"

Jia Ren, looking at the frenzied Cultivators, shook his head in disapproval.

"Besides, Lingbao Sect is a prestigious orthodox Sect. Taking such action would only invite criticism."

The Heterodox Peak Master was indifferent, snorting coldly in response, "It won’t be long before Xuan Realm Cultivators are all dead. The Sect is in peril, so what use is reputation then?!"

His only wish was to minimize the Sect’s losses and protect his disciples.

It couldn’t be said that the Heterodox Peak Master’s method was wrong.

Ultimately, he didn’t view the outsiders as allies to Lingbao Sect but as burdens and risks.

Moreover, Tian Lingzi had just analyzed the situation.

This was only the beginning. Top Sects had colluded with Bizarre Demons to jointly attack Lingbao Sect, and it wouldn’t be easy to resolve the troubles here quickly—the situation would only worsen.

"Grand Elder, what do you think?"

Tian Lingzi turned his head, his gaze shifting to Jia Ren.

The others did the same, awaiting the Grand Elder’s stance.

Killing was not an option, nor was allowing people into Lingbao Sect. How should they choose?

As more and more Xuan Realm Cultivators died, they should still try to preserve the spark of hope if it was within their power.

"I have a solution!"

"Dual Barriers!"

"Let’s establish a second Breath of Stars Barrier. It and the core will form a dual circulation."

"Thus, Lingbao Sect will have two layers of defense, and we can use the intermediate area as a buffer to accommodate the other Cultivators."

"Only by breaching both Breath of Stars Barriers can Bizarre Persons reach Lingbao Sect’s disciples. Even if some among them seek to cause harm, it won’t threaten Lingbao Sect."

"By providing refuge to the Cultivators, they will strive to protect the first Breath of Stars Barrier."

"The formations share a core, with intervals incorporated. If matters become untenable, the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier can be severed at any time without affecting Lingbao Sect."

Setting up a dual circulation system, the Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda is the core of both star barriers, controlling the strength of the Breath of Stars Barrier.

It can prevent Cultivators from other Sects from intruding and avoid conflicts between them.

Even if someone harbors treachery, the inner Breath of Stars Barrier acts as a buffer. At most, they could only damage or affect the outer Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier, not Lingbao Sect’s primary defense.

This can not only prevent conflicts but also turn the strength of the Cultivators to Lingbao Sect’s advantage.

After all, the arriving Cultivators were not only Loose Cultivators but also many from small and medium Sects.

The vast majority of these Cultivators could hardly be compared with Lingbao Sect Cultivators, but they also possessed unique strengths. If exploited, these could significantly enhance Lingbao Sect’s overall power.

Moreover, manpower is a resource.

It is not feasible for the Xuan Realm to rely solely on Lingbao Sect’s power to deal with Bizarre Demons.

Jia Ren briefly shared his thoughts, and the listeners’ eyes lit up.

Although the dual Breath of Stars Barrier was not the most perfect solution, it was still a sound strategy.

"Excellent! The Grand Elder is truly discerning!"

"We must act immediately. We can’t let the Bizarre Demons get wind of this and create obstructions. We must set up the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier as quickly as possible."

"Suppressing Evil Peak Cultivators, follow me to exterminate the evil spirits!"

The Zhengxie Eight Directions Seal erupted, transforming into the enormous spirit beast, the Lingbao Giant Beast Mocking Wind, and charged forward.

Ordinary Cultivators facing the Bizarre Demons were utterly overwhelmed, only managing to attack the Formation even more frantically.

Upon entering the fray, the Lingbao Giant Beast Mocking Wind began to clear away the powerful Bizarre Demon forces from a distance.

Yellow smoke flew across the sky, and the Bizarre Demon forces dissipated with it.

It was not until this moment that the Lingbao Giant Beast Mocking Wind truly displayed its formidable power.

"Lingbao Sect Cultivators have made a move!"

For a while, the Cultivators who were attacking the Breath of Stars Barrier stopped their actions, dancing with excitement.

The Lingbao Giant Beast Mocking Wind lunged forward. Several Bizarre Demons that had been stirring up trouble, now touched by the yellow smoke, wobbled and collapsed to the ground.

A few troublemaking Bizarre Demons were easily suppressed.

"Please rest assured, everyone. Lingbao Sect is an upright and reputable Sect, and we will definitely arrange for everyone’s accommodation."

Jia Ren’s voice came from above Lingbao Sect, filling the crowd with excitement.

At last, Lingbao Sect had relented; they could now seek refuge within!

Some others’ eyes gleamed as they used their communication treasures to send messages, notifying other Cultivators.

"However, those Cultivators who attacked Lingbao Sect’s Formation, suspected of colluding with the Bizarre Demons, will not be accommodated by Lingbao Sect!"

A moment ago, everyone was still thrilled.

But Jia Ren’s next words made their expressions freeze, and their hearts sank.

In the short term, it was impossible to distinguish between those with ulterior motives and those who, caught up in the moment, had attacked the Breath of Stars Barrier.

Too many people had acted, and the number was not insignificant upon close examination.

The best solution was a clean sweep!

Those Cultivators who didn’t participate in the attack could not be guaranteed to be innocent, but at least they were far ’cleaner’ than the others.

"This can only be blamed on Lingbao Sect’s refusal to help."

"I had no choice either; give me another chance..."

The crowd began to separate, with the million Cultivators splitting into two factions.

Some wanted to muddy the waters and secretly blend in.

Unfortunately, Lingbao Sect already had records, meticulously noting every Cultivator who had attacked.

Better to wrongly accuse a thousand than to let one guilty person go free.

Jia Ren and the Lingbao Sect Cultivators began to separate the groups. Meanwhile, a group of Array Masters equipped with the Heavenly Earth Treasure, the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl, started to move silently, discreetly setting up the Formation.

The Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier was Lingbao Sect’s plan. It must not be revealed and had to be carried out covertly.

If this solution Lingbao Sect had just devised were to leak, it would be jeopardized, and they would lose the initiative.

Jia Ren’s decision not to allow the attacking Cultivators into Lingbao Sect was a deliberate move to stir up trouble, focusing all the other Cultivators’ attention on this conflict.

Openly repair the plank roads while secretly crossing to Chencang.

The effect of the Deceiving the Heavens Pearl was compelling. Even if other crafted versions only possessed about thirty percent of its power, it still wasn’t difficult to deceive Cultivators who hadn’t even reached the Mahayana Realm.

The materials, Formation Plates, and Formation Flags had long been ready. With the core still being shared with the Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda, the setup was especially simple.

Lingbao Sect, facing public anger, continued to soften its stance, promising to let all Cultivators in.

However, in the end, they added a few restrictions, such as verifying identities and checking Cultivators for any Bizarre Demon aura.

「Time passed unknowingly for seven days.」

"The Formation is complete!"

Right at this moment, a message came from the Cultivators of Mixed Primordial Peak: the second Formation had been set up and was ready to be activated at any time.

"Everything is in readiness!"

"There’s no need to hide anymore!"

Spiritual Power was infused into the Formation. In a moment, streams and strands of starlight began to emerge in the peripheral area surrounding Lingbao Sect, including the thousand-mile area where Yunluo Market was located.

An immense amount of Star Force continuously filled the framework of the Formation, rapidly constructing a new Breath of Stars Barrier.

"This is bad!"

"We must prevent Lingbao Sect from establishing a new Breath of Stars Barrier!"

Several figures emitting powerful auras flew in, desperately trying to stop the second Star Barrier from forming.

Unfortunately, they were one step too late. By the time they realized something was amiss, it was already too late.

The second Breath of Stars Barrier had already taken shape!

Every powerful figure who arrived via Instantaneous Movement was blocked outside, unable to advance an inch.