Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 372 Entering the Ten Deadly Formations for the First Time

Seeing that the food problem had been solved, Daoist Ran Deng said to Guang Chengzi, "The Daoist disciples will surely come to break the formation tomorrow. The Ten Deadly Formations must not be lost. You should come with me to the formation and rearrange it."

Guang Chengzi nodded in agreement, and the two of them transformed into streaks of light and flew towards the Ten Deadly Formations outside the city.

Night had fallen, and a chilling wind blew through the Ten Deadly Formations. The formation masters were meditating and regulating their breathing at the formation's core. Upon seeing Randeng and Guangchengzi arrive, they all rose and bowed in greeting.

Qin Tianjun stepped forward and said, "Teacher Randeng, today Yunxiao has already glimpsed the secrets of my formation, and there may be changes tomorrow."

The Taoist Ran Deng stroked his beard and smiled: "It's alright. I have already obtained some elixirs from your teacher to enhance your magical power. This will help you all improve your magical power so that you can better control the great formations you have set up."

As he spoke, ten pills flew from the hand of Daoist Ran Deng and landed steadily in front of the Ten Heavenly Lords.

The ten Heavenly Lords thanked them and then swallowed the pills. In a short while, they felt a surge of powerful magic energy gathering in their dantian.

Ran Deng then took out ten more talismans and handed them to the Ten Heavenly Lords, saying, "These are the Yin-Yang Reversal Talismans, which can confuse the five senses of those who enter the formation, making it difficult for even those with extraordinary cultivation to discern directions."

Guang Chengzi added, "If the Daoist disciples come to break the formation tomorrow, they will surely destroy the magic treasure at the formation's core first. I have already secretly swapped the magic treasures of each formation, so even if they find the core, what they destroy will only be a fake."

All the formation masters showed joy upon hearing this, except for Zhang Tianjun, the formation master of the Red Sand Formation, who frowned and said, "Teacher Ran Deng, the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron in Yunxiao's hand is extremely powerful. If she enters the formation herself, I fear something unexpected may happen."

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Taoist Ran Deng: "I will deal with Yunxiao. You just need to follow the plan and make sure that none of the Taoist disciples return alive."

Meanwhile, in the Shang army camp, Yunxiao suddenly felt uneasy. He did some calculations and found the heavenly secrets to be chaotic.

She frowned slightly and said to Qiongxiao beside her, "There may be unexpected changes when we break the formation tomorrow. You should give me the Golden Dragon Scissors."

Qiongxiao asked in confusion, "Sister, didn't we agree that I would be the one to enter the formation with the Golden Dragon Scissors?"

Yunxiao shook his head and said, "I just sensed that Daoist Ran Deng has returned to Xiqi. This man is cunning and must have tampered with the formation. Your cultivation is still shallow, and you may encounter unforeseen circumstances."

Bixiao interjected, "Then why don't the three of us sisters join forces? No matter what schemes he may have, they can't defeat us when we work together."

Yunxiao pondered for a moment and finally nodded, saying, "Alright. Tomorrow, the three of us sisters will break the Heavenly Annihilation Formation together, while Ao Bing and Nezha will help Senior Brother Taiyi break the Earthly Fierce Formation."

"Remember, once you enter the formation, whatever you see, do not trust your eyes. I suspect there may be an illusion formation within the Ten Deadly Formations."

Upon hearing this, Nezha and Yang Jian spoke at the same time: "A mere illusion array is nothing to fear. We'll see how you break it in a flash."

Yang Jian had such confidence, so naturally no one doubted him, since his third eye could see through all illusions.

In particular, the light of purification within it can turn hope into nothingness. But Nezha's confidence doesn't surprise anyone.

Seeing that the crowd didn't quite believe him, Nezha said, "Uncle-Masters, have you forgotten that the eyes on Nezha's two heads can see up to the Thirty-Three Heavens and down to the Eighteen Levels of Hell?"

As soon as Nezha said this, everyone realized that the current Nezha was no longer the same as before. Not only did he have three heads and eight arms, but his two extra pairs of eyes were also extraordinary.

This inevitably gave everyone more confidence in breaking the formation tomorrow.

Even Taiyi Zhenren suggested that Nezha follow the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao into the Heavenly Annihilation Formation, using his eyes to counter the illusions within.

However, Yunxiao ultimately refused, because he already had a plan: at the crucial moment, he would set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation within the Ten Deadly Formations.

He directly used formations to break formations; even the Ten Heavenly Kings' Ten Absolute Formations were no match for his Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

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At dawn the following day, horns sounded in unison at the Shang army camp. Yunxiao stood at the front of the formation, holding the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron. To his left, Qiongxiao and Bixiao each held their magical treasures, while to his right, Taiyi Zhenren and Yuding Zhenren stood ready for battle.

Nezha rides on his Wind Fire Wheels, Ao Bing wields his Fangtian Halberd, and Yang Jian's Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword gleams coldly.

"Set off."

At Yunxiao's command, everyone rode the clouds and rushed straight towards the Ten Deadly Formations outside Xiqi City.

Zhang Guifang and Feng Lin even led a large army to the outside of the Ten Deadly Formations to observe the enemy and assess the formation for the Taoist disciples.

Before the Ten Deadly Formations, Daoist Ran Deng had already led his followers to wait. Upon seeing Yunxiao and the other Daoist disciples arrive, he spoke earnestly.

“Fellow Daoist Yunxiao, why do you have to defy the heavens and serve the Yin Shang? Why not join my Chan Sect and study the Great Dao together?”

Yunxiao said coldly, "Randeng, stop trying to outwit me with your words. Today, let me see how powerful you are as a guest of Zixiao Palace."

After saying that, Yunxiao directly summoned the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron, which immediately shone with golden light and came toward Daoist Randeng.

Randeng remained calm and took out an ancient bronze lamp, which was one of Randeng Daoist's companion spiritual treasures, the Coffin Palace Lamp.

Although the Coffin Palace Lantern is also a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, and even one of the five great divine lamps, it still pales in comparison to the Primordial Golden Cauldron.

Daoist Ran Deng knew that he would not gain any advantage in a contest of magical treasures with Yunxiao. So he simply retreated into the Heavenly Annihilation Formation and spoke to Yunxiao.

“Fellow Daoist Yunxiao, there’s no need for us to rely on our individual strength. If you’re capable, break these Ten Deadly Formations today.”

Yunxiao snorted coldly and, with his two younger sisters, headed straight into the Heavenly Annihilation Formation as planned.

As soon as they entered the Heavenly Annihilation Formation, the Three Immortal Maidens saw that the formation was filled with black mist, so thick that they could not see their own hands in front of their faces.

From all directions came Qin Tianjun's cold laughter: "Yunxiao, today I will make sure you sisters never leave alive."

Qiongxiao unleashed her Golden Dragon Scissors, and two golden dragons roared forth, only to miss their target. Bixiao exclaimed, "Sister, my divine sense is obstructed, and I can't discern directions!"

Yunxiao closed his eyes and concentrated, when he suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet tremble slightly. He sneered, "A mere trick."

The Hunyuan Golden Cauldron was smashed onto the ground, causing the earth to shake violently. The black mist dissipated, revealing a dark banner at the core of the formation.

Just as the three sisters were about to destroy the banner, it suddenly transformed into the appearance of the Taoist Ran Deng. The Qiankun Ruler in his hand was aimed at the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao.

Yunxiao hurriedly pushed his two younger sisters away, but his left arm was grazed by the Qiankun Ruler, and he immediately felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Yunxiao suddenly realized and said to Qiongxiao and Bixiao, "This formation is not the Heavenly Annihilation Formation. It was the Daoist Ran Deng who reversed the formation's positions. We have entered the Frost Formation."

As soon as Yunxiao finished speaking, the temperature around them plummeted, and ice spikes shot towards the Three Immortal Maidens.

Yuan Tianjun's voice also came from within the formation: "Yunxiao, today is the day you face your tribulation."

At the same time, Taiyi Zhenren and Yuding Zhenren led Yang Jian, Nezha, and Ao Bing into the Di Lie Formation.

Amidst the raging flames, Zhao Tianjun stood in the sea of ​​fire, holding the Fiery Banner and sneering, "Taiyi, today I'll let you taste the agony of being burned alive by the earth's fire."

Without a word, Nezha manifested his three heads and eight arms, hurling eight magical treasures at the same time. Unexpectedly, those treasures passed right through Zhao Tianjun's body, as if striking empty air.

(End of this chapter)