253: Destroy and then establish the thirty-two aspects

“Left Flank Guard, form a protective Formation!”

“Right Flank Guard, blast open the vortexes!”

“Middle Path, wave the flags to fan the mist this way!”

“Attention! Do not cross the boundary! The Misty Sea is dangerous! Use the Three-Three System, blasting and retreating!”

“Charge!”

“Hiyah!”

At the cave entrance, sealed by a Restriction with a blue light curtain, Black Armored Soldiers were densely packed. With a single command, a long neigh echoed, and a large horse charged out of the light curtain. Following it, a torrent of neighs surged forth.

Outside Fulong Ridge, sand and wind filled the sky. Immediately, a black torrent of steel poured out. Then, Fashan Flags flew out, expanding with the wind. The Ninth Mountain Army then rode their horses over the mountains, rushing towards the south where thick mist billowed and wind pillars shook the sky.

Horse neighs resounded, and iron hooves thundered. They galloped for twelve li, arriving at the outer perimeter of the Misty Sea.

Here, yellow sand swirled, and the sand particles whipped up by the wind stung people's faces, making tiny clinking sounds as they struck their armor.

With the sound of a whistle, shouts rose all around. Several Fashan Flags, each a zhang long, flew out first, forming a triangular Formation. As the Left Flank Guards collectively unleashed their True Qi, buzzing sounds rang out. The Formation Flags hummed, and their spiritual light surged. Earth-yellow True Qi lines connected in a string, quickly forming a Formation to resist the yellow sand wind barrier.

Immediately following, the second team advanced from both sides of the triangular Formation, flying out Formation Flags that blasted towards the wind vortexes, which were about ten zhang in size, on both the left and right. With a boom, the blast sent airwaves swirling, dispersing the mist gathered within them.

Then, with shouts, figures holding large flags leaped into the air, momentarily suspended. They then gripped the flags with both hands and vigorously waved and swept them towards the dispersed mist. The golden patterns on the flag surfaces shimmered, and they swept up columns of mist, directing them towards Fulong Ridge behind them.

Under the actions of over a thousand Ninth Mountain Army, the mist, which was already flowing downwards with the terrain, was like a river dike with an opening, and the sky-pressing mist poured down.

These soldiers then blasted and retreated, quickly drawing the mist towards Fulong Mountain.

Deep within the cave on Fulong Mountain, eight figures retreated to the sides of the cave, looking up with grave expressions at Chen Yuan's stone statue suspended in the air.

At this moment, spiderweb-like cracks spread and burst open on the gray stone statue. Inside, five-colored light flickered, resplendent and dazzling. Behind its head, a five-colored halo appeared, suffused with rosy light, like a Heavenly God.

Inside, an increasingly terrifying Aura was reviving, rippling through the cave. The cave trembled, and rocks fell, but these falling rocks seemed to have lost their gravity, floating in the vast cave like an asteroid belt in a starry sky.

Gongsun Yang, Qin Rushuang, Qingyangzi, and the other eight all circulated their True Qi to resist the increasingly powerful pressure. Those like Gongsun Yang and Yun Chuxiong, who had not yet achieved the Dao Soldier Realm, found it very difficult. Their chests felt as if they were being struck by a large stone, and their faces strained. They had no choice but to retreat to a distance.

The others, who had manifested their Dao Soldiers, either held them or thrust them into the ground to resist the Shock of the Wu Zang's Qi. With each wave of impact, their feet slowly slid backward, as if they were facing a strong gale.

The eight people were either astonished, subtly excited, or filled with uncertainty!

This was Wu Zang!

They had not personally witnessed Chen Yuan's ascension to Wu Zang. They only remembered being sent one hundred and fifty li away by Chen Yuan's grand Formation, after which they sensed the earth-shattering Aura from afar. They then learned from Gongsun Yang, this initially inconspicuous old man, that Lord Chen had ascended to Wu Zang.

At this moment, a woman's voice suddenly reached their ears.

“General Chen's phenomenon is truly extraordinary!”

Among the eight, the five-colored figure with the highest cultivation, standing at the very front, looked up, her beautiful eyes swirling with surprise.

Qin Rushuang, the woman from the Imperial Capital, had temporarily joined them, participated in the battle at Weiyuan Pass, witnessed the smoke and fire of Ninth Mountain, and also witnessed Chen Yuan's unparalleled Divine Ability.

As she gradually understood more, her curiosity about the Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General's Origins grew. The Divine Ability he Cultivated was terrifyingly domineering. As far as she knew, although the Sky Patrol Division had profound Foundations, they did not possess such manifestations.

Now, staring at the five-colored divine light behind the head of Chen Yuan's stone statue, she rapidly sifted through everything she had seen and heard in her mind. She had a guess, and her heart was astonished, so she could not help but speak.

The others immediately became alert, knowing that this woman from the Imperial Capital, though young in bone age, had extraordinary cultivation and an impressive background. She should be from a prominent family, but no one had presumptuously inquired. Now, hearing her speak, expressions of surprise appeared on their faces.

“Fellow Daoist Qin, are you referring to the divine halo behind Lord Chen's head?” Qingyangzi of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect spoke, his expression thoughtful and becoming solemn.

“Fellow Daoist Qing also understands?”

“Fellow Daoist overestimates me. I don't really understand. Wu Zang is far from me. It's only because Fellow Daoist Qin said so that I have some guesses. When our sect's sect master lectured to us peak masters, he once said that upon entering Wu Zang, the Five Elements return to the Origin, condensing a Primordial Spirit Incarnation. And this Primordial Spirit, like Dao Soldiers and Dao Fruits, although without clear grades, all have their superior and inferior aspects. These are all concrete manifestations of one's martial Dao Foundation. Dao Soldiers are said to have an ultimate Dao distinction. Dao Fruits, such as pagodas, cauldrons, mirrors, Five Elements Laws, and Eight Trigrams forms, are all High Grade. As for Primordial Spirit Incarnations, there is the saying of the Thirty-Two Forms.”

“Legend has it that there are thirty-three layers of Heaven, with one layer being Chaos and annihilation, returning to the Void Realm. The thirty-two forms are derived from the Laws of the thirty-two Heavens and Earth, from which thirty-two solemn Incarnations are born, divided into body light and head light. However, the specific differences among them, the sect master has not proven and does not understand. It is only from ancient scriptures that it is said these thirty-two solemn Incarnations can only be possessed by those with great Karma, great Luck, and great Divine Ability. They are exceptionally profound and difficult for myriad Laws to destroy.”

“For many years, martial Dao Cultivators throughout the world have been as numerous as carp crossing a river, and Wu Zang Divine Ability users have been as brilliant as stars. But only these thirty-two Incarnations are revered. Not to mention how many of these thirty-two types of Incarnation Legacies still circulate in the world today, even if they do, achieving them is extremely difficult.”

“That's all I know!”

As this secret of Wu Zang was revealed, the eyes of the others blazed, and their hearts were startled.

“That's right, but there's one point Fellow Daoist didn't make clear!” Qin Rushuang nodded, then her eyes shone brightly, speaking each word distinctly,

“Of these thirty-two Incarnations, only thirty-two can be proven in this world. Each one is unique. If someone has proven one and is still alive in this world, then no one else can prove it.”

“Therefore, I suspect that General Chen is proving one of them!” As she spoke, the cave became so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.

The others were shocked, even Qingyangzi was greatly surprised. Qingyangzi had thought that the thirty-two forms were merely a general term for Incarnations, and that as long as one had a sufficient martial Dao Foundation, Opportunity, and Cultivation method, one would have a chance to achieve them. But hearing Qin Rushuang's explanation...

It turned out that only one person in the current era could prove each form!

Immediately, they looked at the five-colored stone statue above, and unknowingly, a sense of reverence grew within them.

At this moment, three inches above Chen Yuan's stone statue's brows, within the Mud Pill Palace and amidst the sea of clouds, the scene was boiling.

The Five Elements Qi surged forth simultaneously, the sea of clouds changed colors and violently boiled, and brilliant lightning filled the sky, rumbling and flashing chaotically, transforming into five bolts of lightning that furiously struck towards the center of the sea of clouds.

A ray of golden light pierced the clouds, and a great sun leaped out, like a great sun patrolling the heavens, shooting directly towards the center of the sea of clouds. Blazing golden flames swept out.

Subsequently, thirty-six mountains rumbled up from the sea of clouds, transforming into streaks of green light, also crashing from all directions towards the center of the sea of clouds.

In the center of the sea of thunder, a lush green tree, carved like jade, with branches like coiling Dragons, swayed its leaves, emitting the tinkling sound of wind chimes and jade.

Beneath the Dragon Qi Mother Tree, a virtual Primordial Spirit, with skin like white jade, white hairs on its brows, and a golden vertical Pattern in the middle, sat cross-legged with closed eyes, its head adorned with a divine halo, like a Heavenly God.

At this moment, around the Primordial Spirit, above and below the Mud Pill Palace, phenomena shook the heavens.

The Dragon Qi Mother Tree's branches and leaves swayed greatly, and pieces of green leaves, like green jade, transformed into Dragon Qi, roaring and surging into the Primordial Spirit, laying down the Foundation of its Origin.

Thirty-six streaks of green light surged in, and an incomparably heavy and surging Qi forged the Primordial Spirit's body. The illusory Primordial Spirit solidified at a visible rate.

The Five Thunder fiercely struck, and the Five Elements returned to the Origin, continuously and madly refining the divine body. The Primordial Spirit's Five Temples were marked with thunder imprints, and five-colored lightning flashed from its body. The thunderous roar of tigers and leopards boomed, making it impervious to myriad Laws.

The Great Sun True Fire was placed at the base, its roaring flames forging the Primordial Spirit, removing impurities and preserving the true essence, burning out wisps of gray Qi and grinding them away. The entire Primordial Spirit became purer, its precious light dazzling.

Dragon roars, tiger and leopard thunder, and all phenomena returned to the Primordial Spirit. The vast and boundless Aura became increasingly astonishing.

Until the Aura reached its peak, the lightning in the Mud Pill Palace dissipated. In an instant, celestial Sanskrit chants resounded, and Heavenly Gods and Buddhas chanted scriptures, echoing like grand bells.

Outside, the stone statue formed by Chen Yuan made loud “crack, crack” sounds, and pieces began to fall off.

And not long after, a sharp whistling sound suddenly came from outside.

Outside the cave, a faint golden light streaked across the sky from the northwest, followed by a blazing red light, like a falling meteor, that slammed into the rear of the Ninth Mountain Army, who were galloping ahead of the mist, only a li or so from Fulong Mountain.

"Stay put!"

A Three-Pointed, Double-Edged Spear, a hundred meters tall, was planted upright in the ground, and the gale-force winds behind it, like knives, parted to either side.

Immediately after, the great spear trembled, causing the Void Realm to shake violently, and hundreds of hurricane-like tornadoes several miles behind it exploded and scattered.

In an instant, the surging mist opened an even larger breach, rolling down and instantly submerging the entire Fulong Mountain, turning it into a sea of clouds.

Then, a golden light flashed, diving down into the mist below and disappearing quickly.

Everything was just right!

Five or six breaths later, several terrifying streaks of light shot over, and sharp beams of light scanned the vast mist ahead, causing them to stop. Several figures emerged from within.

But this was not the end. From behind, more and more streaks of light shot towards them, far outnumbering those at Ai Ku Mountain last night.

Last night, Chen Yuan, relying on his Karma Golden Body, led the pursuers in circles, delaying for time. It was unclear where so many people had come from.

"I saw it! The Ninth Mountain Army is really here!"

"What are they doing? Why is there so much mist?"

"This mist is strange. My pupil technique can only see a dozen meters into it."

"It seems this Zhonglang General is recuperating here, where he can conceal his Aura. This mist might also be an Opportunity for us!"

"Is this the Misty Sea?"

The streaks of light that had been chasing them fell into the mountain forest below, followed by whispers. Some were from the Central Plains, while others were Heavenly Gate cultivators from Shu Land who had followed all the way and knew more or less about the terrifying legends of the Misty Sea.

However, these people couldn't help but look up at a few terrifying figures in the sky, feeling a sense of dread.

At this moment, four figures stood in the Void Realm.

Wind-breaker, the Li family's green-robed old man, and two great demons from the Fei Yi Clan.

The two great demons, with their terrifying demonic eyes, stared at the vast white mist in this world. The three words "Misty Sea" popped into their minds, filling them with both shock and anger.

It was this Restriction that had trapped their Ten Saint Clans for over a thousand years!

This Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General was hiding here, trying to escape by using this? No way!

But whether it was the ingrained fear of the Misty Sea in their Bloodline or the feeling that these coincidences were too strange, they felt an inexplicable tremor.

As these two great demons remained still, Wind-breaker and the Li familys Wu Zang also stopped, their expressions filled with suspicion.

Their brief investigation only revealed that the gale-force winds inside were fierce and their five senses were suppressed, but relatively speaking, it was still manageable. Moreover, they clearly saw the Ninth Mountain Army directly ahead.

However, both men, having Cultivated to their current Realm, were astute individuals, and they hesitated for a moment.

Yet, in the next second.

Ten li or so ahead, amidst the vast white mist, a dazzling green light shot up into the sky. Immediately after, a Dragon roar echoed, and the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi instantly surged. A vibrant, resplendent green sapling, the Dragon Qi Mother Tree, swayed magnificently between Heaven and Earth.

At this instant, in this part of the Void Realm, above and below, countless gazes instantly became fervent.

"Qi Luck Spiritual Root!"

Someone shouted in joyful surprise, and in an instant, whistling sounds of breaking air erupted.

Streaks of light and figures frantically urged their escape lights, shooting through the air and into the mist, heading towards that dazzlingly yellow-green sapling.

Upon seeing the Dragon Qi Mother Tree appear, the Li familys Wu Zang and Wind-breaker could no longer hold back. They roared through the sky, their escape lights incredibly fast, leaping and flashing through the mist, covering two or three li with each movement.

Among the two Fei Yi great demons, the one with the black face and bird-like beak, its demonic eyes blazing, was about to rush forward but was stopped by the Green-Faced Demon.

"Sixth Elder?"

"Wait a little longer. This thing is very likely a bait," the Green-Faced Demon said, shaking its head, its demonic eyes flickering with fierce light.

"I know, this Qi Luck Spiritual Root is definitely a bait. That Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General wants to run, throwing this out just to make us fight to the death, the messier the better, and then he'll use this place to suppress our five senses and escape. No, we can't let those people take it!" The bird-beaked demon was also capable of analysis. In its demonic eyes, that Zhonglang General's Dharma Idol had shattered, and he was gravely wounded; otherwise, why would he send out something like an Incarnation to kill people? The opponent throwing out the Qi Luck Spiritual Root was simply cutting off his tail to survive, stirring up the waters. All of this was perfectly logical.

It quickly explained its reasoning, then, seeing that the Human Race Martial Armory was already getting close, it let out a demonic roar and instantly transformed into a black light, shooting away.

At this moment, the Li family's green-robed old monster and Wind-breaker were getting closer and closer to the Dragon Qi Mother Tree, which shimmered with divine light in the mist. Feeling the surging essence Qi of the tree, their eyes grew even more fervent.

Seeing figures in streaks of light daring to appear ahead of them, one gave a cold glance, the other a cold laugh. Both men simultaneously attacked, striking casually.

However, a casual strike from a Wu Zang was terrifyingly powerful to these Heavenly Gate cultivators.

Someone, unable to dodge in time, was struck by a spiritual light, letting out a terrified howl, then blood splattered across the sky.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

There were a few more explosions and screams.

Several streaks of light that rushed forward were shattered to pieces by the two Wu Zang. Only one or two "fish that slipped through the net" managed to withstand a blow, but they also groaned miserably and were sent plummeting down.

With no more obstacles ahead, Wind-breaker and the green-robed old monster exchanged glances, then both let out a roar. Each extended a hand and clawed at the Dragon Qi Mother Tree from a distance, while with their other hand, they unleashed Divine Abilities, blasting them towards each other.

In a flash, the two sides exchanged several rounds of blows from a distance, and the condensed large hands simultaneously grabbed towards the Dragon Qi Mother Tree.

"Yin!"

The Dragon Qi Mother Tree let out a Dragon roar at this moment, its green branches dancing and emitting dazzling divine light. It swept towards the two spiritual light hands on either side, its branches spreading over them, tightly entangling them.

"Heh, I knew you'd have this trick!"

"Ninth Zhonglang, is there still a need to struggle? You've gone to such lengths, it's better to abandon this Qi Luck Spiritual Root early and flee for your life. This Venerable One holds grudges."

"Explode!"

Wind-breaker sneered, then roared sharply.

Instantly, the entangled black hand exploded, and at the same time, the green-robed old monster did the same.

With a bang, an explosion roared, and spiritual light splattered. The two Wu Zang naturally hadn't expected to succeed with one blow and had kept a Minds Eye.

The Dragon Qi Mother Tree let out a mournful cry, its branches retracting as it flew back into the mist.

"Trying to leave!"

Wind-breaker gave a strange laugh and, along with the green-robed old monster, flew in pursuit.

Yet, in the next second, a massive clang rang out, and from deep within the mist, a pair of enormous, chilling golden eyes suddenly opened.

In an instant, the mist violently churned, as if a terrifying monster had fully awakened.

Immediately after, the heavens and earth trembled, and two golden lights shot out from those two golden eyes, piercing through clouds and mist, arriving in an instant.

The change was too swift. Wind-breaker and the green-robed old monster felt a heart-stopping Aura, their throats seemingly choked, and both let out strange roars.

Wind-breaker spread his hands, and countless massive black chains appeared in the Void Realm around him. Then, he roared, pushing his hands forward, causing the chains to vibrate the Void Realm and strike directly at the golden light.

The green-robed old monster, on the other hand, sent a spiritual light from his Heavenly Gate, and the Sky-Illuminating Mirror appeared, from which a white beam of light shot out.

But in the next second, on both sides of the Void Realm, almost parallel to where the two were, the mist suddenly churned, and two massive palm prints, seemingly condensed from mist, slammed together from left and right.

The air shrieked, like mountains collapsing and seas overturning.

Wind-breaker and the green-robed old monster finally realized that this was clearly several times stronger than the Karma Golden Body, and their hearts pounded with alarm.

This was not the Karma Golden Body, but the true body of that Ninth Mountain Zhonglang General!

"Damn it, weren't you supposed to have shattered your Dharma Idol?!"

Wind-breaker roared furiously, suddenly raising his hands. The black chains that permeated the Void Realm encircled his body, then a dazzling black light swayed, and his Dharma Idol sought to break free.

The Li family's green-robed old monster, meanwhile, spat out a cyan wind-stabilizing pearl, conjuring a cyan wind vortex. Immediately after, a dazzling cyan light bloomed in the Void Realm behind him, and a cyan figure soared into the sky.

But in this flash of lightning, the two cloud-mist palms suddenly accelerated, striking towards the Void Realm where the two men were.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Two earth-shattering explosions.

It was clearly visible that the two massive cloud-mist hands had directly shattered the defenses of the two Wu Zang, pressing down directly on the two enormous Dharma Idols that were about to manifest.

Then, terrifying thunderous Dharma light wildly pulsed on their hands.

And in the two pairs of extremely horrified eyes, the thunder wildly poured in.