Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

The wind howled, and the horses and men neighed.

On the Lan Plain in the western region of Yanzhou, four million Dao soldiers stood arrayed between heaven and earth.

The Taoist soldiers, clad in silver helmets and armor, formed formations of ten thousand men each, which stretched from the ground to the clouds in the sky, creating a shimmering, silvery wall of defense.

Under the sunlight, the ten-thousand-strong army formations shone with dazzling silver light, like city walls forged from celestial gold and black iron. Looking out, the endless army formations stirred up gales and drew in heavenly thunder, displaying divine might and truly appearing as if heavenly soldiers had descended.

At this moment, in the Lan Yuan Dao Palace, Han Yuan, Wen Yuan, Lian Ri, Cai Yue, Shao Yang, Shao Yin, Jin Yang, You Hua, and other contemporary leaders of the All-World Alliance stood on the palace walls, gazing at the gleaming silver walls of the Heavenly Army in the distance.

The Dongxuan Dao Fruit possessed exceptional eyesight. Even though they were hundreds of thousands of miles apart, and despite the rising baleful aura and dazzling light of the great formation, the Dongxuan disciples could still see clearly: the silver helmets and armor worn by each Dao soldier were radiant with spiritual light, and the magical weapons in their hands were also filled with spiritual light. The swords, spears, halberds, axes, shields, and bows were all of celestial quality.

Looking at the magnificent array in the distance, Jin Yang couldn't help but laugh and said, "It is said that the Tianhe Dao Sect is good at fighting and its Dao soldiers are first-class among all realms. Today, it seems that they are indeed extraordinary."

Although the grand formation set up by the four million Dao soldiers of the Tianhe Dao Sect was indeed extraordinary, Dao soldier formations, especially those of low-grade Dao soldiers, posed no threat to Jin Yang and his group no matter how extraordinary they were.

The Dao Soldier Formation ranges from low-grade to mid-grade to high-grade. The rank and number of Dao soldiers, as well as the magical artifacts they wield, play a crucial role in determining the power of the Dao Soldier Formation.

The rank of Dao soldiers is not high, but this can be compensated for by increasing their numbers, using magical artifacts, and forming magical arrays. However, no matter how much compensation is made, it cannot break through the upper limit.

Let alone four million low-grade Dao soldiers, even forty million low-grade Dao soldiers, setting up a net-like formation wouldn't make Jin Yang and the others take notice.

However, if it were a high-grade Dao soldier, 100,000 would be enough to make Jin Yang and the others take it seriously.

As for these low-grade Dao soldiers in front of us, the only thing worth paying attention to is that they were trained by the Tianhe Dao Sect, equipped with magic artifacts and robes made by the Tianhe Dao Sect, and trained in the Tianhe Dao Sect's formations.

Jin Yang and the others may not care about these four million Dao soldiers, but they cannot ignore the Tianhe Dao Sect behind these four million Dao soldiers, nor can they ignore the Tianhe Mingxian that hangs in front of that silver-glowing iron wall.

Four million Dao soldiers were arrayed in the heavens and earth, forming an impregnable wall. A Daoist was suspended in front of the great formation, remaining unmoved despite the fierce winds.

The Taoist priest wore a jeweled crown and ceremonial robes, holding in his hand a radiant, celestial banner adorned with a thousand streams of starlight. The extraordinary phenomenon of countless stars swirling behind his head and the Milky Way seemingly moving across the heavens demonstrated the priest's profound Taoist attainment and his mastery of the Void Refining Realm, as well as revealing the identity of the newcomer.

The Milky Way, bright and enviable.

"Truly, she possesses an ethereal beauty and graceful bearing, like a jade tree standing tall in the wind. As the saying goes, 'The Milky Way flows and a thousand banners are swept away,' and her bright light and mysterious jade are more than enough to envy the immortals."

"Tianhe Mingxian is indeed an extraordinary person. It's just a pity that such a talented person didn't get to discuss the Dao with us, but instead had to fight to the death."

Shaoyang Zhenjun spoke softly, seemingly having a great liking for Mingxian.

Seeing that Han Yuan, Lian Ri, Jin Yang, You Hua and others were all looking over, Shao Yin Zhenjun explained without changing his expression: "That's just how he is. When he saw Ling Yuan earlier, he was also sighing and saying that Ling Yuan was peerless, with the bearing of a dragon and the grace of a phoenix, a pure immortal who belonged to the heavens, and that he wished he could become his sworn brother."

As he spoke, Shao Yin Zhenjun glanced at Shao Yang and said, "You've completely forgotten that Ling Yuan almost took his life before."

After hearing what Shao Yin Zhenjun said, Han Yuan and the others exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.

Shaoyang Zhenjun's temperament is naturally fine, and his supernatural powers are also among the best in the world. It is normal for him to have some eccentricities. After all, looking at this Linhai Dao Palace, there are contemporary geniuses from five great worlds in the myriad realms, which can be described as a constellation of stars.

With so many outstanding talents and so many profound masters, who doesn't have some quirks and hobbies?

Lian Ri laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Shao Yang, don't be so sentimental. You have feelings for Ming Xian, but Ming Xian might want to take your life."

"Do you remember when Xuan Yi entered the Nine Provinces Realm, he came straight to me and Caiyue?"

“I have heard that Xuan Yi and Ming Xian made a bet before entering the Nine Provinces Realm. Xuan Yi will fight against me and Cai Yue, while Ming Xian will fight against you and Shao Yin’s friends.”

"The two of them made a bet to see who could win first, and the winner would receive seven Taiyi Liujin Pills."

“Fellow Daoist Shaoyang, in Mingxian’s eyes you are only worth seven Taiyi Liujin Pills.”

Upon hearing this, Jin Yang couldn't help but interject, "No, no."

"I have also heard about this matter. It is said that Fellow Daoist Shaoyang and Fellow Daoist Shaoyin are worth seven Taiyi Liujin Pills together. In my opinion, Fellow Daoist Shaoyin is exceptionally intelligent, calm in the face of danger, and has the demeanor of a great general. He is worth five Taiyi Liujin Pills. Fellow Daoist Shaoyang is worth only two pills."

Upon hearing Jin Yang's words, Han Yuan, Lian Ri, and Cai Yue all laughed. Even Shao Yin Zhenjun couldn't help but smile. Shao Yang Zhenjun chuckled nonchalantly, "Two pills it is. It's just a pity that today is a battle between Fellow Daoist Zheng Qing and Ming Xian. Otherwise, I would really like to show him how many Taiyi Liujin Pills I, Shao Yang, am worth."

Inside the Linhai Dao Palace, everyone was chatting and laughing, clearly in high spirits.

Who could blame them when the one who came to challenge them to a duel today wasn't the infamous Penglai Lingyuan?

Inside the Linhai Dao Palace, the atmosphere was harmonious, while outside the Linhai Dao Palace, above the four million Dao soldiers, a small magic boat, no more than ten feet in size, was lying across the fierce wind and flames.

Compared to those massive magic ships and starships that can travel tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of miles and traverse chaotic voids, this ten-zhang-sized magic ship seems to be a travel artifact that only low-level cultivators at the Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment stages would choose.

This small magic boat, which was only ten feet in size, remained unmoved despite being battered by strong winds and thunder and fire. The thunder, fire and strong winds of the Nine Provinces Realm were enough to shred a magic boat ten thousand feet in size into dust, but they could not shake this small magic boat in the slightest.

On the Dharma Boat, Xuan Yi, Xu Yuanzi, Kong Zhen, Si Hai Zhenjun, Shao Bai Mingjun, Ling Yu and others were inside, some leaning against each other, others reclining on soft couches, observing the situation in Lan Yuan below through projection.

Xuan Yi pointed to the Lan Yuan below and said, "Lan Yuan is a flat plain with smooth roads in all directions and no dangerous mountains or rivers. Once Lan Yuan is breached, we can advance in all directions without any obstacles."

"Once we conquer Lanyuan, the entire western region of Yanzhou will truly be open to us."

Kong Zhen glanced at his old rival and friend from the Mountain and River Realm: "So, Ming Xian deliberately provoked him and led four million Dao soldiers to set up an array in Lanyuan to attract the attention of the Qiankun Dao Sect."

"As long as we can attract most of the Qiankun Dao Sect's forces in the western region of Yanzhou to Lanyuan, we can wipe them out here, and then there will be no force in the entire western region of Yanzhou that can stop us."

Xuan Yi laughed and said, "Not bad, not bad. Ming Xian is using himself as bait, so Zheng Qing will definitely come."

“Mingxian is now here with four million Dao soldiers from the Tianhe Dao Sect, and Zhengqing will at least bring four million Dao soldiers from the Tianyuan Holy Sect.”

"This battle will certainly not be won in one fell swoop. Once it turns into a war of attrition, won't the Qiankun Dao Sect, Dao Yi Palace, Yin Yang Orthodox Sect, and Yuan Yang Dao Sect deploy their Dao soldiers?"

"I'll throw out a brick to get the jade, and they'll take action on their own."

Ling Yu pondered, "Han Yuan and the others will definitely make a move?"

Xuan Yi said with absolute certainty, "They definitely will!" "Lanyuan's location is what it is. If we don't hold Lanyuan, the rest of the western region of Yanzhou will be at our disposal. Therefore, even though they know that we are doing this intentionally, they will still defend Lanyuan to the death."

"Moreover, they have long wanted to have a real fight with us. In the end, Lanyuan is a battlefield that we and they have both chosen together."

As he spoke, Xuan Yi pointed down and said, "Let's see. This battle is going to be tough. Neither we nor they will be satisfied until we're all fighting to the death."

Ling Yu looked in the direction Xuan Yi pointed, and saw warships, each ten thousand miles in size, emerging from the sea of ​​stars, crossing the gales of wind and thunder to appear above the Lan Yuan Dao Palace.

Those warships were engraved with immortal patterns and Daoist seals. A high-ranking war weapon was displayed on both sides of the ship. The deck was densely packed with Daoist soldiers. The fluttering banners depicted mountains, rivers and seas guarding the sun, which was the emblem of the Tianyuan Holy Sect.

The Tianyuan Holy Sect is based in the Tianyuan Realm, which comprises seven continents and five seas. Therefore, its emblem is composed of famous mountains and rivers from the seven continents and the five seas, encircling a great sun.

The Great Sun represents the Tianyuan Holy Sect, while the mountains, rivers, and seas represent the Tianyuan Realm, which is characterized by a round heaven and a square earth. This emblem symbolizes that the Tianyuan Holy Sect is as supreme as the Great Sun in the Tianyuan Realm.

However, as the Yuanhui Calamity ended, the various Great Thousand Holy Lands, which had been stable for 20,000 years, began to explore the Chaos and search for traces of other Great Thousand Realms. Then, the Tianhe Dao Sect discovered the Tianyuan Realm and began a fierce battle with the Tianyuan Holy Sect for a full 20,000 years.

In the end, even though the Tianyuan Holy Sect used a scheme to kill Yangji Daojun, it still couldn't change the fact that he had abandoned his family and career.

The vast Tianyuan Realm was handed over to the Eastern Heaven Daoist family. Although the Tianyuan Holy Sect was unharmed, it lost its foundation, the resources, fortune, talents, and foundation of the entire Great Thousand World. Even if the Tianyuan Holy Sect could still hold on, how long could it hold on?
On the deck of the Dharma Boat, a Taoist priest with a refined appearance stood quietly, gazing at the Heavenly River Taoist army formation below the sea of ​​clouds.

The Taoist was tall and slender, with a pure and upright aura. He appeared weak but possessed a strong will. He remained steadfast despite the erosion of the river and the relentless onslaught of thunder. He was a man of jade-like nature, gentle on the outside but strong on the inside.

He wore a square gilded crown and a robe with dragons and five seas on his back. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression neither sad nor happy, calm and indifferent. Even when he saw Mingxian, he still did not show any joy or anger.

"Senior Brother, that scoundrel Mingxian has already set up his formation."

The Taoist Zheng Hong, adorned in a jade crown and crimson robes, made no attempt to conceal his joy or anger. Gazing at Ming Xian's imposing appearance, he gritted his teeth, wishing he could skin Ming Xian alive, tear him apart, and grind his bones to dust.

As a true disciple of the Zheng generation of the Tianyuan Holy Sect, Daoist Zheng Hong is a native of the Tianyuan Realm and a native of Shanfanzhou. As a human who grew up in the foundation of the Tianyuan Holy Sect, it is only right that Zheng Hong joins the Tianyuan Holy Sect and fights against the Tianhe Dao Sect that invades their Tianyuan Realm.

In the eyes of Zheng Hong, and even most of the true disciples and followers of Tianyuan Holy Sect, Tianhe Dao Sect is a shameless villain and a thief who invaded their homeland.

For 20,000 years, the Tianhe bandits have not only caused the deaths of many of their fellow disciples, but have also forced them to abandon their families and homes and lose their lineage. In the eyes of the Tianyuan Holy Sect, they and the Tianhe Dao Sect are irreconcilable enemies.

"Senior Brother, this time we must wipe out these Tianhe traitors completely, and we must not let a single one of them escape."

Zheng Hong continued speaking, while the Taoist remained calm throughout.

She slowly turned her head to look at Zheng Hong. Looking into those eyes that were devoid of joy or sorrow, Zheng Hong, who had been muttering to herself, immediately lowered her head. She had never had much courage in front of her senior brother.

After all, the Taoist priest in front of her was the chief of the Zheng generation of their Tianyuan Holy Sect, the one who led them to resist the Tianhe Dao Sect.

Zheng Qing's voice was gentle and unhurried: "Zheng Hong, one must remain calm when facing the enemy."

"The more anxious and annoyed you are, the happier your enemy will be, because anger makes you impulsive, and impulsiveness creates weaknesses."

"The more you face a life-or-death enemy, the more you face a blood feud, the more you need to stay calm. Only by staying calm can you find their weaknesses."

“Ming Xian is now setting up his army in Lanyuan, showing off his true teachings of the Ming generation of the Tianhe Dao Sect, and even issuing challenge letters. Is his real purpose to force us to appear?”

As Zheng Qing spoke, his eyes gleamed with wisdom: "You're wrong. They're not trying to force us out; they want to have a major battle with us here in Lanyuan."

"Because the Qiankun Dao Sect cannot afford to lose Lanyuan."

“I can see this clearly, Han Yuan can see this clearly, and everyone can see this clearly.”

"We can see it clearly, but we are helpless, because once Lanyuan is lost, the entire Western Region of Yanzhou will be essentially empty."

"This is their open conspiracy."

Zheng Hong said anxiously, "Then, Senior Brother, are we just supposed to fight them here? Wouldn't that be playing right into their hands?"

Zheng Qing shook his head: "The so-called open strategy is to respect the will of Heaven, rely on the people's hearts, follow the general trend, and take a righteous and honorable action."

"To put it bluntly, it's just about crushing them with sheer strength."

"They are using overt tactics because they believe they are strong enough, while we dare to fight because we are no weaker than them."

As the war vessel of the Tianyuan Holy Sect appeared in the sea of ​​clouds, everyone knew that a great battle was about to begin.

Mingdong and Mingyou huddled up to Mingxian: "Senior Brother, the Tianyuan traitors have arrived!"

"Zhengqing is on the very first Dharma boat, making no attempt to conceal his presence."

Mingxian looked up and saw a figure he knew all too well standing on the deck of the foremost of the group of magic boats.

Tengen no Shike!

With a flash of light, Mingxian activated his magic power and gathered spiritual energy. The Star River Thousand Streams Banner in his hand shone with the dazzling brilliance of stars: "Good, you've come at the right time."

"Now that the Tianyuan traitor has shown up, let's say hello!"

As he spoke, Mingxian activated the Star River Thousand Stream Banner, and in an instant, thousands of stars in the sky twinkled and shone, forming a vast and endless Milky Way. As the Milky Way flowed, a vast and magnificent axe slowly condensed into shape.

The axe is made with the Milky Way as its blade and starlight as its handle. The Milky Way, formed from countless stars, is forged into the axe blade that splits the heavens and the earth, while the endless starlight and brilliance condense into the handle that can pry open the sun and the moon.

As the Star River Axe took shape, Mingxian raised his hand and guided it, and the Star River Axe slashed fiercely at the war vessel of the Tianyuan Holy Sect in front of him, following Mingxian's will.

In an instant, the world changed color, the sun and moon disappeared, endless starlight surged and surged, the Milky Way was like a bolt of lightning that cleaved the sky and split the earth, and wherever its sharp edge reached, the void shattered and the stars cracked, leaving only the power of conquest and destruction.

For a moment, only Ming Xian's clear and melodious Daoist voice could be heard between heaven and earth:
"Star River - Creation of Heaven and Earth!" (End of Chapter)