271: When the Lord appears, the whole world is terrified

Zhongyuan Continent, Central Region border, the ring-shaped valley leading to the Netherworld.

The endless army of the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty completely surrounded the valley, with countless array patterns, using Heavenly Soldiers as the smallest unit, linking together to form medium-sized array patterns.

Each medium-sized array pattern was also nested within one another, combining into large-scale array patterns.

Finally, all the large-scale array patterns were connected in series, forming eight ultra-large Formations.

The Imperial Preceptor and seven Saint Lord Level existences were stationed at various positions around the valley entrance, their Qi linked to form an eight-in-one Formation, integrated with the million-strong army behind each of them.

Everyone held their weapons, as a cold and murderous aura whistled across the plains surrounding the valley.

Outside this circle of ultra-large combined Formations shaped like a Bagua, tens of thousands of immortal lights rose.

Each immortal light represented a Revered Master of the True Immortal Rank, among whom there were no fewer than thirty Saint Lord Level existences.

They were all Saint Lords from within the Central Region who were on good terms with the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty, or were simply from subordinate Immortal Sects.

More than thirty Late-Stage Saint Lords and over three hundred Half-step Saint Lord Level existences each stood within a small array pattern, surrounded by multiple True Immortals pouring in energy.

A total of three hundred and sixty-five Formations were located at various positions on the plain, faintly resonating with the constellations in the night sky.

Further away, outside the Central Region, the Immortal Lords and Saint Lords of the four major domains were all watching this place.

It couldn't be helped; the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty's actions this time were too massive, shocking everyone.

It was also the first time they truly realized just how deep the foundation of the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty was, as the sole hegemon of the Central Region for a million years.

At this moment, everyone was watching nervously. They naturally recognized that valley; it was the passage leading to the Netherworld, known as the Earth Valley.

Just what could make the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty treat it with such gravity?

Mobilizing so much manpower and resources, it could almost be called a war that risked the entire nation. Was the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty truly not afraid of declining because of this?

And with such a massive display, why was the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign nowhere to be seen?

At the Star-Gazing Platform of the Exquisite Dao Land, the Exquisite Immortal Lord had changed into a Daoist robe and was performing a divination, but she saw only a mass of mist.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a rare trace of worry appeared in her eyes.

The Zhou Tian Xing Dou Formation and the Fuxi Bagua Formation were both Heavenly Formations that only an Array Dao Heavenly Sovereign could execute.

Although the two great Formations laid out by the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty at this moment were at most semi-finished products since there was no Array Dao Heavenly Sovereign to control them,

By the same token, an Array Dao Heavenly Sovereign would not have so many immortal beings as consumables when setting up a Heavenly Formation of this level.

With her Realm as a Grand Sage of Array Dao, she could naturally see that although the two great Formations were not yet activated, merely maintaining them was a massive drain.

Just what was the Emperor Ancestor Dynasty willing to sacrifice so much for?

Whoosh~~~

Moonlight cascaded down like a silver river, turning into a vortex as it flowed past the Exquisite Immortal Lord.

“Exquisite, are you going? I have already set up the Moon-Born Jade Osmanthus Formation within the sect.”

The cold voice of the Lunar Immortal Lord spread out as the surrounding space shattered, only to be frozen by cold Yin Qi.

“You have already condensed the Immortal King Body?” the Exquisite Immortal Lord asked.

“I'm just a step away; the Immortal King Body is not so easily condensed.”

The Lunar Immortal Lord's voice came from the vortex. After speaking, she seemed to realize something, paused for a moment, and then immediately continued.

“Are you going or not? The Emperor Ancestor Dynasty has put on such a massive display at the Earth Valley. I don't know what kind of monster a Formation of that level is meant to deal with. If they fail, no one on the entire continent will be spared.”

Hearing this, the Exquisite Immortal Lord did not speak but performed another divination. A drop of heart's blood fell onto the compass, and her eyes were swallowed by endless Nether Qi.

“Pfft!”

She spat out a mouthful of immortal blood, her figure staggering as she struggled to steady herself.

“What happened? What are you doing?!” the Lunar Immortal Lord's cold voice rang out, though it carried a hint of concern.

The Exquisite Immortal Lord took out an Immortal Pill and swallowed it, adjusting her breathing for a moment. “I'm fine. Let's go! Meet at Ouhe Mountain! Bring the Star Core; I will help you condense the Immortal King Body!”

“Good! I'll wait for you!”

The silver vortex dissipated. The Exquisite Immortal Lord put down the compass and, as soon as she turned around, couldn't help but spit out another mouthful of blood. She only stabilized after swallowing several more Immortal Pills.

Walking out of the Star-Gazing Pavilion, the Yuanyang Saint Lord had been waiting for a long time. “Revered Master, the Exquisite Daluo Formation has locked onto the Earth Valley.”

“Good. Do not act for now; wait for my command.”

With that, the Exquisite Immortal Lord did not linger and flew directly away from the Exquisite Dao Land.

Celestial Firmament Pavilion

“Lord of the Dao, the Celestial Firmament Nine Derivations Formation and the Astral Shift Formation have been set up.” Nongyan Dao Land

“Valley Revered Master, the Medicine King Lord has been awakened and is ready to set out at any time!”

At the Earth Valley, the Imperial Preceptor held the spirit slaughtering sword and suddenly opened his eyes.

“It’s coming!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a seven-colored immortal light pierced through the vortex, dyeing the night sky in seven colors.

The Imperial Preceptor looked shocked. “It’s His Majesty’s aura! No! Seven-colored immortal light! It’s an Immortal King! His Majesty has attained the Dao of the Immortal King!”

The shocked voice spread in all directions, and all the soldiers guarding the place showed expressions of fanaticism.

“Wind! Wind! Great Wind!”

The powerful roar shook heaven and earth, and everyone watching the scene stood frozen in place.

On Ouhe Mountain, the Lunar Immortal Lord, who was sitting cross-legged on the mountain peak, suddenly took a sharp breath, nearly interrupting the process of condensing her Immortal King Body.

“Calm your spirit!” the Exquisite Immortal Lord scolded, pressing down with a six-colored divine light to soothe the Lunar Immortal Lord's Qi.

“Exquisite! Xiong the Fourth has become an Immortal King! An Immortal King!” the Lunar Immortal Lord said in shock.

That was an Immortal King! How many years had it been since an Immortal King appeared?

“Didn't he used to be unable to beat you? How is he faster than you?”

“Shut up! Hurry and condense your Immortal King Body! The Emperor Ancestor Sovereign has not become an Immortal King!” the Exquisite Immortal Lord said with some anger and urgency.

The Lunar Immortal Lord shuddered and didn't dare say more, focusing all her effort on condensing her Immortal King Body.

At the Earth Valley, the Imperial Preceptor and the others were about to welcome the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign.

The next moment, a figure crashed directly through the valley vortex, shattering the clouds above the Earth Valley in the blink of an eye and drawing a beautiful seven-colored rainbow across the night sky.

Before the Imperial Preceptor and the others could react, a terrifying, rotting giant hand reached out from the valley vortex, grabbing toward the flying Emperor Ancestor Sovereign.

“Not good! Quick! Fuxi Bagua Formation! Xun Wind!”

The Imperial Preceptor raised his sword, and a green airflow surged, swirling into a giant hand that pressed down from above to collide with the rotting giant hand.

Buzz~~~

A piercing, sharp hum rippled out, and a layer of protective shield rose over the eight great Formations, trembling as if it were about to shatter.

The Imperial Preceptor’s expression changed abruptly. “An Immortal King-level existence! Li Fire Cover!”

The sword's edge shifted, and crimson flames transformed into nine dragon shapes, circling and pressing down to suppress it.

Bang!

Another rotting giant hand burst through the valley vortex and swung violently, directly flipping the Li Fire Cover over.

“Qian Kun Shift, Li Zhen!”

The Imperial Preceptor shouted, and the spirit slaughtering sword in his hand instantly shattered. A dazzling thunderbolt fell from the sky, striking the Li Fire Cover and carrying the raging Li Fire to strike at the rotting giant hand.

Boom—!

The violent thunder smashed into the giant hand, instantly turning the rotting flesh into ashes, while the crimson Li Fire fell upon the hand, its domineering flames scorching the white bones.

Woo~~~

A horn blast sounded from an unknown source. The white-boned giant hand opened and closed its fingers, dispersing all the Li Fire, and continued to reach toward the place where the Emperor Ancestor Sovereign had fallen.

“Pfft—!”

The Imperial Preceptor spat out a mouthful of blood, looking in disbelief at the pair of giant hands that had risen.

Is... is this the power of an Immortal King?

As the giant hands reached out, a rotting head with disheveled hair also rose from the valley vortex.

The terrifying pressure was like the descent of heavenly wrath, striking fear into everyone's hearts.

“Big Brother! Eight Directions Annihilation Sword!”

An old general clad in battle armor roared at him from the opposite side.

The Imperial Preceptor snapped back to his senses and pointed his fingers like a sword. In an instant, his Qi linked with the eight great Formations, and a heaven-shaking Sword Intent erupted, directly snapping the Imperial Preceptor's legs under the pressure.

This sword was the life-risking strike of eight million soldiers!

Thud!

Just as his sword was about to fall, the valley vortex was violently shattered.

A giant platinum palm, carrying terrifying Nether Qi, reached out and directly grabbed the rotting head, its immense strength pulling it backward.