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

Jiang Ziya had heard of Duobao Daoist. In fact, Duobao Daoist was a taboo subject on Longevity Mountain.

The reason is that back then, Daoist Duobao once forcibly cut off a huge branch from the ginseng fruit tree at the Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain.

This incident has become a stain on Zhen Yuanzi's life, so among the disciples of the Chan Sect, no one dares to discuss it openly.

Jiang Ziya learned of this matter by chance from a conversation among his fellow disciples. Therefore, he did not know much about Daoist Duobao.

He immediately said, "Taoist Duobao is a second-generation disciple of the Taoist sect. How could his strength possibly surpass that of Kong Xuan?"

In Jiang Ziya's mind, Kong Xuan was already considered the strongest person below the level of a sage. If Duobao Daoren was even stronger than Kong Xuan, wouldn't he be comparable to a sage?

To Jiang Ziya's surprise, the Styx Ancestor directly said, "Compared to Kong Xuan, Daoist Duobao is definitely stronger, if not weaker."

"Moreover, this time, Daoist Duobao also brought the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords of the Sage Tongtian. It was because he set up the Immortal-Slaying Formation outside Lintong Pass that I was unable to do anything to him."

The name of the Immortal Slaughtering Formation is known to all, and for a moment, it made the disciples of the Xuanmen Sect gasp in shock.

Maitreya Daoist, whose cultivation had just been forcibly restored by Zhunti Daoist, spoke up directly: "The Immortal Slaughtering Formation is said to be unbreakable by any less than four sages, and its strength far surpasses that of the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation. Could it be that a sage will have to intervene this time?"

Mentioning the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation sent chills down Maitreya Daoist's spine. After all, only he himself truly understood the suffering he endured within it.

At this moment, the Styx Ancestor shook his head and said, "The Immortal Slaughtering Formation was set up by a sage, so naturally it cannot be broken by anyone other than the Four Sages. But Duobao is not a sage after all, so naturally there is no need for a sage to take action."

"With just four half-step saints whose cultivation is comparable to Duobao's, the Immortal Slaughtering Formation can be broken. I can be counted as one, but we are still short three."

As he spoke, the Styx Ancestor glanced at the Burning Lamp Daoist. This made the Burning Lamp Daoist somewhat embarrassed, and he sighed and said...

"I have been stuck at the Three Corpses Quasi-Saint realm for several eons. Even now, I am still unable to achieve the unity of the Three Corpses, so I am afraid I cannot help Fellow Daoist Styx break the Immortal Slaughtering Formation."

Ancestor Styx sighed and said, "Of the guests in Zixiao Palace back then, how many of them achieved the unity of the three corpses? So Fellow Daoist Burning Lamp need not worry about this matter."

"As long as the opportunity arises, Fellow Daoist Randeng will surely be able to achieve the unification of the three corpses. It is even possible that this great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods will be Fellow Daoist Randeng's opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Ran Deng couldn't help but say, "Fellow Daoist Styx's words have indeed reminded me. I have indeed sensed my own opportunity, and it is in the hands of Daoist disciple Zhao Gongming."

"Unfortunately, Daoist disciples have always preferred to win with numbers. Moreover, they possess far more innate spiritual treasures than we Xuanmen disciples."

"Therefore, to this day, I have not been able to reclaim the opportunity that belonged to me from Zhao Gongming. I feel ashamed when I think about it."

Hearing the Taoist Ran Deng make such a grand and righteous way of talking about stealing other people's magic treasures, the Styx Ancestor couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart.

"What does the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl in my nephew Gongming have to do with a piece of trash like you? Anyone who doesn't know the situation would think that my nephew Gongming stole your magic weapon."

Although he thought this in his heart, the expression on the face of the Styx Ancestor did not change.

He even said, "Fellow Daoist Randeng need not worry. If there is an opportunity, I will certainly lend you a hand."

While saying this, the Styx Ancestor was thinking, "I will definitely lend you a hand so that you can ascend to the Investiture of the Gods as soon as possible." Just then, Bai Ze below spoke up, "The Demon Master will be coming to Xiqi soon. The Demon Master's cultivation has reached the half-step Saint level, and he should be able to break the Immortal Slaughtering Formation."

"It's a pity that I and Jiuying are all at the late Quasi-Saint stage. Like Fellow Daoist Ran Deng, I'm afraid I can't be of much help."

Ancestor Styx nodded, "Although we have myself and Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, we are still missing two people."

At this moment, the Styx Ancestor turned his gaze to the disciples of the Xuanmen sect present, as if waiting for them to recommend one or two powerful figures who could participate in breaking the Immortal Slaughtering Formation.

The Styx Ancestor did this for only one purpose: to expose all the hidden powerful figures within the three religions and then send them all to the Investiture of the Gods.

In short, the Styx Ancestor will never forget Chen Xuan's words: if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze.

Seeing everyone speechless for a moment, the Styx Ancestor couldn't help but sigh and say, "If all else fails, we'll have to resort to the worst possible solution."

Upon hearing that the Styx Ancestor had another way to break the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, the disciples of the Xuanmen Sect present couldn't help but show their joy.

The Taoist Ran Deng went even further and asked, "I wonder what Fellow Daoist Styx meant by this worst possible strategy?"

Ancestor Styx sighed and said, "This is also a last resort. It is that Fellow Daoist Burning Lamp and Demon General Bai Ze and other late-stage Quasi-Saint cultivators should join forces to attack one sect."

"However, the drawback of doing this is that even if the Immortal Slaughtering Formation can be broken, some fellow cultivators will inevitably perish within it."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Ran Deng couldn't help but curse the Styx Ancestor in his heart. He thought to himself, "This isn't some desperate measure; it's clearly sending us to our deaths!"

However, Daoist Ran Deng overlooked one point: the person most skilled in using sacrificial arrays was none other than Daoist Ran Deng himself.

However, when Daoist Ran Deng used the sacrificial array method, it wasn't him who died. Now, Ancestor Styx's method is to send him to his death. It's absolutely a classic case of "better to let a fellow Daoist die than to die myself."

Little did they know, the Styx Ancestor had only one purpose in saying this: to increase the pressure on Daoist Ran Deng and the others, so that they could feel death approaching.

Only in this way will they recommend hidden masters within their sect. Otherwise, they would have to go and die in the Immortal Slaughtering Formation themselves.

Just then, Jiang Ziya's disciple Wu Ji ran in, covered in sweat, and said to Jiang Ziya.

Master, a massive formation has appeared outside the city. The formation is churning with malevolent energy, even more terrifying than the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation.

Moreover, the Taoist priest who set up the formation was currently shouting insults and provocations at the city gate, specifically requesting that the Styx Ancestor come out of the city to fight him.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya couldn't help but swallow hard, and then asked Wu Ji, "Did the person who came give his name?"

Wu Ji nodded and said, "That Taoist claimed to be the senior brother of the Taoist sect, Daoist Duobao. In addition to specifically requesting Ancestor Styx to fight, he also mentioned Senior Uncle Chijingzi."

Upon hearing this, Chi Jingzi shuddered, wondering how he had come to be targeted by Daoist Duobao.

At this moment, Daoist Ran Deng also spoke. His face was full of confusion as he asked, "Daoist Duobao's decision to send Fellow Daoist Styx to battle is understandable, but why did he mention Chi Jingzi again?" (End of Chapter)