PDLP Chapter 1982 Preparations complete, the grand formation mobilizes!
Chapter 1982 Preparations complete, the grand formation mobilizes!
"senior!
This is the overall construction plan and detailed data jade slip for the Immortal City. Please take a look, senior.
The leading white-haired Nascent Soul True Monarch stepped forward, his posture tense, and respectfully presented a translucent jade slip with both hands, his tone earnest and solemn:
"If there is anything wrong, I will immediately order the craftsmen to modify, dismantle and rebuild overnight, without any delay."
see,
The half-saint of the Blazing Sun remained calm and casually waved his hand.
The jade slip that had been floating in mid-air transformed into a soft stream of light and landed steadily in his palm.
A wisp of refined and pure divine thought quietly spread out and disappeared into the jade slip.
In an instant,
Detailed data on the layout of all palaces, the direction of streets, the connections of the earth's veins, the anchor points of the arrays, the functions of the houses, and the grades of the building materials within this immortal city were all vividly imprinted in his mind.
Clear and distinct, with everything visible at a glance.
A short while later,
The Half-Venerable Blazing Sun slowly withdrew his divine sense, lightly twirled the jade slip with his fingertips, and calmly offered his judgment.
"The layout is neat and the structure is solid."
However, there are some minor flaws in the details, and the decorative carvings appear somewhat rough.
His gaze swept over the crowd below, and his tone was steady:
"However, now that the president is waiting for news, and the entire construction is under tight time constraints, these minor details need not be taken too seriously and can be left as is for the time being."
"Understood!"
All the Nascent Soul True Monarchs bowed in unison and responded.
Then,
A Nascent Soul True Monarch, a formation master dressed in a blue robe and exuding a meticulous demeanor, stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed solemnly to report.
"Senior, all the formations inside and outside the Immortal City have been set up."
The entire construction was carried out strictly according to the array diagram left by the chairman, with precise anchor points, complete runes, and flawless array pattern connections.
My subordinates have led the formation masters in repeated simulations and practical tests, and the formation is operating stably with sufficient defensive power.
Upon hearing this,
The gaze of the half-saint of the Blazing Sun suddenly turned serious, his eyes fixed on the person, his tone solemn and earnest.
"Setting up formations is of paramount importance in defending the city, and there can be no deviation whatsoever."
"This defensive line is crucial to the safety of the human race's seas. If there are any hidden dangers in the formation, it could lead to losses during wartime..."
Not only you, but I, and everyone else, will be in deep trouble.
This matter must be handled with utmost care; we must not be complacent or careless!
"Your subordinate will heed your instructions!"
The Nascent Soul True Monarch in green robes lowered his head and answered in a deep, resolute voice.
"My subordinates have worked with dozens of array masters to conduct repeated inspections and checks. None of the array nodes, runes, or spirit chains are damaged; there is absolutely no problem."
suddenly,
As if recalling a crucial matter, Half-Venerable Chiyang raised an eyebrow and offered further instructions.
"Apart from ensuring that there are no mistakes in setting up the array, all the rare spiritual materials used to refine the array modules and build the array base must be strictly controlled."
We must not allow those driven by greed to secretly sabotage our cause, substituting inferior goods for superior ones.
"Don't worry, senior. I have already taken full precautions against this."
The True Lord in Green Robe calmly replied:
"During the construction period, all array masters and weapon refiners are prohibited from leaving their posts without authorization or concealing the construction process."
Every move they made was under the surveillance of the patrolling monks.
No one was an exception.
"In addition, my subordinates, together with several other fellow Daoists, took turns on duty, patrolling day and night to strictly prevent collusion between insiders and outsiders and the substitution of inferior goods for superior ones."
In addition, the guild leader has been cultivating in seclusion deep within the island recently, and his aura covers the entire island, so even if ordinary cultivators have evil intentions, they dare not act rashly.
They wouldn't dare to pull any tricks under the president's nose.
"In that case, everything should be fine as long as nothing unexpected happens."
The half-saint of the Blazing Sun nodded slightly, his tense expression easing a little.
Then, several Nascent Soul True Monarchs in charge of resources, restrictions, weapon refining modules, spiritual veins, etc., stepped forward one by one to report on their respective responsibilities.
The voices inside the hall were solemn, and the reports were presented in a clear and organized manner.
Every piece of data and every step of the progress is explained clearly.
Time passed slowly, and before we knew it, an hour had gone by.
An hour later, all the reports were completed.
The Nascent Soul True Monarchs bowed respectfully and left the main hall in an orderly fashion, disappearing into the end of the outer corridor shortly afterward.
Inside the spacious and solemn hall, only the Blazing Sun Half-Venerable remained.
He sat upright on his throne, watching the departing figures of the crowd. His gaze darkened slightly, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair. He quickly reviewed all the project details in his mind, confirming that there were no major oversights.
A moment later,
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, a flash of inspiration appeared around him.
Next second,
The figure on the throne vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.
When it reappeared...
The Blazing Sun Half-Venerable was already standing in front of a more tranquil and higher-ranking private palace not far away.
The palace is entirely constructed of warm, dark jade, with layers of protective barriers surrounding it, its spiritual energy restrained, creating a tranquil and secluded atmosphere.
It was Cheng Buzheng's chosen temporary residence.
The moment he stopped, the heavy, tightly closed palace doors in front of him opened slowly to both sides without any wind, accompanied by a low, turning sound.
The hall was dark and quiet, with a soft spiritual light, and a calm and vast aura slowly permeated the air.
Then, a deep, calm, and unwavering voice came from inside the hall.
"Enter!"
Upon hearing this voice, the tense mind of the Blazing Sun Half-Venerable quietly relaxed, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and steadily stepped into the hall.
Deep within the main hall, on a high jade throne, Cheng Buzheng sat upright.
He wore a simple black robe, had an indifferent expression, and his aura was restrained. He seemed ordinary, but he exuded a superior aura that looked down on all living beings.
The half-venerable Chiyang strode forward, bowed deeply, displaying impeccable manners and a respectful tone:
"Your subordinate greets the Chairman."
Cheng Buzheng raised his eyes, his cool gaze falling calmly on him. His expression was serene, and he asked in a flat tone:
"Is everything prepared in all aspects?"
"Reporting to the Guild Master, the foundations of the defense line on thousands of islands are solid, all immortal cities have been completed, and the array formations and restrictions have been properly adjusted."
All resources are in ample reserve.
The Radiant Sun Half-Monarch straightened his posture and reported clearly:
"Your subordinates have made contact with the other immortal cities on the front lines of the human race."
Now all parties are on high alert, and with just a command from the guild leader, the coordinated formation can be activated simultaneously to construct a complete sea barrier.
"it is good."
Cheng Buzheng suddenly stood up, the hem of his black robe sweeping lightly across the ground. His gaze was sharp as a blade, and his aura suddenly surged.
A deep, powerful voice resounded throughout the entire hall.
"Now that everything is ready, pass down the order to assemble the entire communications team!"
"Yes, sir!"
"..."
at the same time.
In the deepest part of the Forbidden Sea, in this desolate void considered by the world to be a forbidden land, a place that is perpetually lifeless and desolate,
At this moment, a vast and magnificent golden light is surging forth.
Pure and dazzling golden light spread wildly throughout the dark void, and countless ancient and profound runes moved and swirled as if they were alive.
The flowing gold patterns reflected a sharp, luminous sheen, in accordance with the laws of nature.
Each rune is engraved with traces of the ancient Dao, faintly trembling with a deep and distant hum, and exuding an ancient and boundless pressure.
"good."
The cool and indifferent whispers echoed slowly in the void, without the slightest ripple, yet they carried a transcendent aura that surpassed heaven and earth.
This place is the core of the supreme array left behind by the ancient Langya powerhouse in this world.
The central hub of the entire forbidden sea.
The surrounding void was firmly imprisoned by golden array patterns, with layers upon layers of restrictions hidden in the void, invisible to the naked eye.
Even a Nascent Soul cultivator who rashly enters would find it difficult to break free from the shackles of this ancient formation.
At the very center of the formation, at the core point where golden light converges...
A hazy, indistinct figure sat cross-legged silently in mid-air.
The figure was surrounded by a faint golden light, and the air around him was calm and gentle. His clothes fluttered without wind, outlining a tall and solitary silhouette in the dark void.
Upon closer inspection, the figure was clearly Cheng Buzheng.
To be precise, this is merely a dharma body that Cheng Buzheng has condensed.
More than ten years ago, after he personally saw Shark Minghong off from this world...
This Dharma body did not leave, but instead hid in the deepest part of the Forbidden Sea, silently guarding this ancient formation.
Suddenly, the air currents in the void froze.
The Dharma body, which had been sitting cross-legged in mid-air and had been silent for many years, suddenly opened its tightly closed eyes.
Two clear, deep golden rays flashed and disappeared from his eyes.
His sharp gaze pierced through layers of void and mist, looking down at the vast sea below, and he murmured to himself:
"Everything is ready. Are we about to make our move?"
The whisper fell,
Cheng Buzheng's Dharma Body's ten fingers flew, instantly forming a series of complex and obscure ancient hand seals.
A shimmering white aura of law emanated from his fingertips, flowing and coiling between his ten fingers. The pure power of law within his body surged like a mighty river, rapidly flowing through his meridians and continuously converging into the great formation beneath his feet.
An invisible energy pulse emanates from the center of the array, spreading and vibrating in layers.
Visible transparent ripples spread across the void, and the Langya Grand Array, which had been dormant for many years, was completely activated and fully engaged at this moment.
In that very instant...
Suddenly, a strange change occurred in the world.
Above the vast and boundless forbidden sea, the originally dark sky was quickly swallowed up by thick, inky clouds.
Dark clouds surged, piled up, squeezed, and collided.
It covered the entire sky at a visible speed, completely enveloping the vast sea.
The world suddenly became dark and devoid of light, turning into a deathly silence and pitch black.
The oppressive sky hung low.
It felt as if the sea would capsize and fall at any moment, and a sense of despair, like the end of the world, swept across the entire area.
The boundless ocean below then erupted violently.
The once calm sea suddenly shattered, the dark waters churning and roaring, and towering waves thousands of feet high surged up from the sea.
The waves surged high and menacingly, crashing down with a muffled roar, causing the sea to tremble incessantly.
The sound of crashing waves resounded throughout the heavens and earth, causing the surrounding void to tremble slightly.
Then,
Within the thick clouds of the Forbidden Sea...
A gigantic, terrifying eye, so large it blotted out the sky, slowly materialized and appeared in the world.
His large eyes were dark and deep, his gaze cold and indifferent, devoid of any human warmth.
Even from the very edge of the Forbidden Sea, one could clearly see this terrifying giant eye suspended in the dark clouds.
It is like a dead, silent star hanging high in the sky, suppressing the four seas and eight wastelands.
Lightning crackled and danced within the giant eye, swirling and flashing purple-white bolts of electricity that intertwined to form a fine web of lightning.
Every bolt of lightning contains a terrifying, judgmental will to destroy all things.
Awe-inspiring divine might swept over us, shaking the very souls of all living beings.
The instant the giant eyes appeared...
An extremely terrifying, chilling aura instantly filled every inch of the Forbidden Sea.
An invisible, immense power, like a giant hand of the heavens, subtly manipulated the laws governing this world.
The void trembled, and the earth shook.
The mountains and seas trembled.
The hidden monsters and creatures all trembled and lay prostrate, not daring to make the slightest move.
Time passed slowly, but the changes continued.
Wisps of thin, eerie crimson mist slowly rose and floated up from beneath the dark sea.
The blood mist was thick and warm, carrying a faint, sweet, and malevolent aura.
At first, there were only a few scattered strands.
In an instant, it densely covered the air, layer upon layer.
Between the dark sea and sky, a blood-red mist spread and drifted, making the entire ocean appear eerily crimson.
The dark sea reflected the blood-red light filling the sky.
It was as if the forbidden sea had been draped in a bewitching, blood-red cloak.
In a daze, this sea seemed to have traveled back to ancient times, transforming once again into a blood-red ocean ruled by the Purgatory Clan.
Dead silence, brutality, and danger.
High in the sky, the core of the grand formation shone with golden light.
Cheng Buzheng's Dharma body remained seated cross-legged in mid-air, his ten fingers constantly changing hand seals.
Intricate patterns were continuously projected, and golden patterns flowed into the great formation through the void.
He glanced indifferently at the crimson sea below, his expression calm and unwavering, showing no surprise whatsoever.
The appearance of such overwhelming bloodlust was exactly what he had expected.
The bloodthirsty aura buried deep beneath the forbidden sea...
It was he who deliberately activated the formation and precisely guided it out.
Thoughts drifted,
Fragments of the past flashed through his mind.
Back when the High Priest of the Purgatory Clan was still alive...
He secretly negotiated with his opponent, and in the end, they shared control of the Langya Formation equally.
Having made his plans in place, he withdrew from the Forbidden Sea, leaving only a hidden contingency plan behind, lying in wait for an opportunity.
Due to the vast distance, as long as the High Priest of the Purgatory Clan does not touch or activate the array permissions he has left behind,
This backup plan will then remain dormant forever, without any further movement.
He was also unable to sense any changes in the area.
But fate is unpredictable. The High Priest of the Purgatory Clan suddenly and mysteriously perished, and a void appeared out of nowhere in the authority over the great array he held.
This unexpectedly alerted him to his hidden contingency plan.
This also made him clearly aware of the unusual changes in the Forbidden Sea.
It is precisely because of this gap in permissions...
This gave him the prerequisite to force Shark Minghong to leave this world.
At that moment, he seized the opportunity precisely, taking advantage of Shark Minghong's hasty departure from the Forbidden Sea, and immediately dispatched this Dharma body to quietly infiltrate the depths of the sea to secretly investigate the truth.
However, upon further investigation, a bizarre fact came to light:
The once bustling and prosperous Purgatory Continent is now deserted; all the Purgatory Clan cultivators who lived there have mysteriously vanished.
Without leaving a trace.
Not only that,
The once thick, crimson ocean of blood, brimming with malevolent energy, has lost all its crimson hue.
The clear seawater is no different from ordinary sea areas.
It was as if the past brutality and bloodshed were just an illusion, a dream.
Although Cheng Buzheng could not ascertain what secret changes had occurred in the Forbidden Sea during this period, he had already made up his mind...
This matter must be inextricably linked to the mysterious cultivator who killed the High Priest of the Purgatory Clan.
Until later, he confronted and clashed with Shark Minghong head-on...
The primordial aura of the Purgatory Clan hidden within the other party was unintentionally leaked.
Only then did he fully realize...
Sha Minghong was the progenitor of the Purgatory Clan.
...(End of this chapter)