Helan Zhao froze. “The Grand Primordial Heavenly Gate Formation? Wasn’t that the formation once used by a mighty expert from another realm, a thousand years ago, to open a passage into an alternate dimension within the cultivation world?”
Although Helan Zhao was not particularly skilled in formations, he had read quite a few books on the subject.
He had heard of the Grand Primordial Heavenly Gate Formation.
It was said that the original formation disk had already been destroyed. He never expected to see it here!
Yuan Shu nodded. “Let’s go take a look!”
With that, she grabbed Helan Zhao and hurried toward the site.
She had actually been curious for quite some time about what sort of alternate dimension was hidden beneath the Falling Immortal Sect.
Now, it seemed that it was finally about to emerge!
…
At the same time, several dozen li away, Qu Qing had just caught up with a fairly powerful group of Earth Demon Sha.
Sensing the immense power of the formation behind him, his heart tightened. He turned his head and immediately came to his senses.
“A diversion? The position of the Heavenly Gate calculated by the Earth Demon Sha is actually in that direction? This means…the alternate dimension behind the Heavenly Gate Formation is about to emerge!”
His expression darkened. He raised a hand to halt the group and hurriedly ordered, “There’s no need to concern ourselves with these Earth Demon Sha in front of us. Everyone, return immediately!”
“Yes!”
…
Deep within the mountain forest, the Demon King Li Yan lifted his head and fixed his gaze on the distant dark-golden formation. His eyes lit up, and he threw back his head with a hearty laugh.
“Hahahaha! The Earth Demon Sha have finally begun! I’ve been waiting for this day for far too long!”
“Everyone, advance at full speed!”
Within the group, Li Xie’s brows drew together slightly. He answered and silently followed along.
The battle between the demon race and the Falling Immortal Sect was unavoidable in the end!
I wonder if Yuan Shu…is all right?
…
“Master, that’s the aura of an ancient remnant formation. That direction should be the rear mountain of the Falling Immortal Sect!”
The people of the Myriad Sword Sect had only just arrived at the mountain and exchanged a few words with the Falling Immortal Sect when they saw the astonishing power of the formation not far away.
The one who spoke was Mu Fengyun, who was following behind Jian Ming.
Jian Ming had originally planned to take advantage of the calm before anything happened to visit the Falling Immortal Sect’s sword mound and “borrow” a few good swords. After that, he intended to go to the Scarlet Sun Hall on Medicine Cloud Peak and use some spiritual fire before dealing with the Falling Immortal Sect’s troubles.
He had not expected matters to escalate so quickly.
Since he had accepted someone’s request, he would see it through.
He made his decision at once, abandoned his previous plans, and led all the Myriad Sword Sect disciples toward the massive formation.
…
At the same time, outside the Grand Primordial Heavenly Gate Formation, the manifestations of Mo Yi and Elder Qiu stood side by side.
They raised their heads, their gazes solemn and sharp as they stared at the enormous formation that was gradually taking shape.
The Grand Primordial Heavenly Gate Formation was immense, and its formation patterns were incredibly complex.
Even with Elder Qiu, a high-level cultivator of unparalleled strength, presiding over it, ten inheritors of the Earth Demon Sha’s Shaman God lineage still had to sacrifice the power they had accumulated throughout their lives.
This time, the Earth Demon Sha had committed all their strength—not only for the newly emerging Earth Demon Sha, but also for the alternate dimension hidden within the Falling Immortal Sect.
They had been the first to calculate the Heavenly Gate Formation’s exact location. Before taking action, they had made thorough preparations.
They had set up a hidden formation to block the rear mountain, sent elites to lure away the core disciples of the Falling Immortal Sect, and even joined forces with the demon race.
These obstacles would stop every enemy who tried to ruin his grand plan.
This matter was of the utmost importance to him. He could not afford the slightest mistake!
Now, it was time to reap the fruits of his preparations.
“Mo Yi, I have raised you to become the next Shaman God. You know what to do later, don’t you?”
Mo Yi lowered his eyes. A solemn expression appeared on his calm face as he cupped his hands and bowed. “Yes, Master. This disciple understands.”
“Good! Once this is over, I won’t treat you unfairly.” Elder Qiu chuckled softly.
…
In a dense patch of woods, two Falling Immortal Sect disciples received a signal from the sect and hurried toward the rear mountain.
They failed to notice the eerie figure that flashed through the forest.
Whoosh!
A wind blade tore through the air and effortlessly sliced through one of their throats.
By the time the other disciple realized something was wrong and drew his sword to turn around, an identical wind blade had already swept before him, once again gliding effortlessly across his throat.
Blood gushed from the wound. Before it could even reach the ground, a wisp of dark-red demonic energy swept over it and drew it all into the hands of the person hidden in the forest.
The two disciples, whose throats had just been cut, rose into the air along with the blood.
A powerful suction force devoured their vitality and flesh together.
In only a moment, the two young, robust corpses had withered into dry husks.
They crashed to the ground.
Lu Guichen withdrew his hand and regulated his breathing, his entire body feeling refreshed.
A transparent black figure appeared beside him. It glanced at the corpses on the ground and chuckled.
“Your strength has improved again? You’ll probably be able to advance to the Void Refining Realm very soon, won’t you?”
“Not quite yet,” Lu Guichen said in a deep voice. “These disciples from the sect are too weak. Those below the Foundation Establishment stage can hardly satisfy the needs of my cultivation.”
“But if their cultivation is too high, concealing the fact of their deaths becomes far more complicated.”
The black figure raised an eyebrow. “Many demonic cultivation techniques require mutual assistance. Lu Guichen, why don’t you find me a body? Once I have a physical form, I can help you advance!”
Lu Guichen turned to look at him, emotions surging deep within his eyes.
The black figure had mentioned this to him several times before.
Previously, Lu Guichen had felt that it was inappropriate and paid it no heed.
But now…
Once what he was doing was exposed, the Falling Immortal Sect would have no place for him. The demon race might well be a good fallback option.
This black figure was said to possess a fairly high status within the demon race. If Lu Guichen could help him seize a body and revive, he might truly gain a way out for himself.
Seeing that Lu Guichen was tempted, the black figure hurriedly promised, “Help me restore my physical body, and I’ll give you anything you want. I keep my word!”
Lu Guichen narrowed his eyes and said coldly, “Li Zheng, back then, when I escaped the demon race, I happened to pull you out of the demon blood pool. That makes me your lifesaver… So don’t disappoint me.”
“Heh. After all these years together, when have I ever truly wronged you?”
“Lu Guichen, if I want to reclaim what belongs to me, I’ll still have to rely on you. Why would I act against you?”
The black figure chuckled, his tone filled with certainty. “Relax. We’ll be allies forever!”
Lu Guichen glanced at him but did not refute him. “When we get the chance, we can choose one of the Falling Immortal Sect’s prodigies…”
He had only spoken halfway when his ears suddenly twitched. He abruptly turned his head and swept his gaze toward a corner of the woods.
Just now, the branches over there had swayed unnaturally.
They were still within the Falling Immortal Sect. He had only just devoured the vitality of two of its disciples, and a formless demon like Li Zheng was standing beside him.
If someone discovered them…
Lu Guichen’s expression turned gloomy. His gaze remained fixed on that direction as he slowly stepped toward it.
Li Zheng’s expression also grew serious, and he stared intently at the same spot.
Just then, a reddish-brown spirit ape pushed aside the branches and sprang out of the bushes.
Judging by its blank, innocent eyes, it was merely a spirit ape that had yet to develop intelligence.
