The threat of natural disasters

“Alright, it seems this is the only way,” Qingniao said.

Subsequently, the two women found a Mortal town a hundred miles away, and then located a coffin shop in the town.

After purchasing a good quality coffin, the two women returned to the mountain forest.

They then moved Tian Nan's body into the coffin, and finally placed the coffin, along with its contents, into a Storage Ring.

Having done all this, the two women dared not linger and continued their journey towards Wan Dao Mountain.

Upon reaching the Wan Dao Mountain territory, an Elder indeed came to meet them.

However, the Elder who met them had a solemn expression, and upon seeing them, said nothing, immediately rushing back to Wan Dao Mountain at the fastest possible speed.

The two women also dared not say much, evidently sensing the gravity of the atmosphere.

Finally, the two women hurried back to Wan Dao Mountain.

Wan Dao Mountain was established amidst a cluster of mountains.

However, the mountains enveloped Wan Dao Mountain, forming a protective circle, and a large river flowed ten miles in front of the gate, clearly a treasure land for gathering Qi.

The scenery of Wan Dao Mountain was also extremely beautiful; whether it was the architectural complex or the decorative sculptures, everything seemed to hold profound meaning.

Upon entering the area, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was several times more abundant than in other places.

It was evident that Wan Dao Mountain had exceptionally high attainments in this regard.

But currently, the atmosphere at Wan Dao Mountain was solemn, the mountain gate was tightly shut, many Formations were activated, and the passing Disciples were all filled with worry.

“Greetings, Revered Master.”

After returning, the two women first paid their respects to their Revered Master.

A venerable old man, dressed in a Daoist robe and possessing an air of immortal grace, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the two women return safely, but without time for pleasantries, he hastened to take them to the Sect meeting.

“Yes, Revered Master.”

The two women dared not delay, nor did they bother to rest.

They had originally wanted to share with their Revered Master how they had exceptionally completed their mission this time, bringing back six Yao Beast eyeballs of the Moon Profound Realm Middle Stage, and had even encountered a mysterious expert like Zhong Qing.

But with the current heavy atmosphere, in the face of the Sect's major affairs, they could only put these matters aside.

They then followed their Revered Master into the Sect's main hall.

Currently, within the Sect's main hall, all the Elders, Protectors, and Personal Disciples of Wan Dao Mountain were present.

The atmosphere was filled with solemnity.

At the head, Wan Dao Mountain Sect Master Zhuge Qing sat in dignified composure, scanning the gathered people below before slowly speaking.

“Everyone, since everyone is here, I will get straight to the point.”

“Since Tian Nan reappeared, over a hundred Disciples and Sect members of my Wan Dao Mountain who were traveling or on missions have been cruelly murdered by Tian Nan.”

“And this is not the most serious matter; at worst, all our Wan Dao Mountain members can temporarily stay inside, and only regain freedom after Tian Nan is eliminated. But what I did not expect is that yesterday, Tian Nan already issued a harsh threat, stating he would attack my Wan Dao Mountain to avenge the encirclement from three hundred years ago.”

“Everyone, if it were anyone else saying this, I would just laugh it off, and even if a Holy Land were to attack us, I wouldn't be so solemn, as my Wan Dao Mountain is most skilled in Formations.”

“In the face of the countless Formations set up in my Wan Dao Mountain, even if a Holy Land were to attack, I am confident we could inflict a thousand casualties on the enemy while suffering eight hundred ourselves.”

“But don't forget, Tian Nan originated from my Wan Dao Mountain, and his Formation attainments are the highest in the history of my Wan Dao Mountain. This means his understanding of Formations might surpass everyone present.”

“Thus, our most proud Formations at Wan Dao Mountain might be rendered useless in his eyes.”

As Zhuge Qing's words fell, everyone frowned.

A heavy silence ensued.

And Qingniao and the other woman, who had just returned, finally understood why the Sect was facing such a formidable enemy.

Then, Zhuge Qing released another bombshell.

“Furthermore, according to the latest news, Tian Nan's Realm has reached the Sun Profound Realm!!”

“With his Realm, if Formations have no effect on him, his entry into Wan Dao Mountain will be unstoppable. Even if the Old Ancestor comes out, he can at most fight him to a draw and play a restraining role, but if he chooses not to fight the Old Ancestor and instead attacks others, no one will be able to stop his attacks.”

“This means he can kill everyone in the Sun Profound Realm and still retreat unscathed!”

As these words fell, the brows of everyone present were practically furrowed to their noses.

The gap between each major Realm was like a chasm, an uncrossable divide.

No matter how many Moon Profound Realm cultivators you have, you cannot be an opponent for a Sun Profound Realm cultivator.

So even if Tian Nan were to casually strike a few palms within Wan Dao Mountain, the losses would be unbearable.

And although Wan Dao Mountain also had a Sun Profound Realm expert presiding, their Wan Dao Mountain members were generally not skilled in combat, and under equal Realm conditions, they would most likely not be a match for Tian Nan, who had already become a demonic cultivator.

“What should we do? Let's come up with a plan,” Zhuge Qing said in a deep voice.

“I think we still have to rely on Formations.”

One of the Elders spoke first, “After all, Tian Nan has not been in Wan Dao Mountain for three hundred years. During these three hundred years, my Wan Dao Mountain has developed many new Formations, so Tian Nan might not be able to break through all of them.”

“That's right, I think so too,” another Elder said, “Our greatest strength is Formations. Can the combined research efforts of so many of us not compare to Tian Nan alone?”

“While using Formations, I suggest dispersing some of the Disciples first, breaking them into smaller groups, just in case,” yet another Elder said.

“Good.”

Hearing everyone offering solutions, Zhuge Qing's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

“Pass on my order: secretly disperse some Disciples first, and bring them back after the crisis passes.”

“Secondly, while activating all Formations throughout Wan Dao Mountain, take advantage of these last few days to set up some new Formations. So, all Elders, in the face of the Sect's crisis, do not hold back; use all your trump cards.”

“Master Yidao, can your newly developed Five Fiends Formation be set up?”

At this point, Zhuge Qing looked towards an old man with an air of immortal grace, who was the Revered Master of Qingniao and Leng Ning.

Master Yidao, upon hearing this, stood up and sighed, “This Formation still lacks some Materials.”

“Oh, what Materials?” Zhuge Qing quickly asked.

“It still needs Yao Beast eyeballs to activate its spirit,” Master Yidao said, “And if we want it to be effective against someone of Tian Nan's Realm, ordinary Yao Beast eyeballs won't do; they must at least be from the Moon Profound Realm.”

“Moon Profound Realm Yao Beast eyeballs, huh…”

Zhuge Qing frowned.

If they were ordinary Yao Beasts, with Wan Dao Mountain's foundation and power, they could naturally acquire them.

But if they were from the Moon Profound Realm, that would indeed be difficult.

After all, beings of that Realm are overlords among Yao Beasts, and their eyeballs are not easily obtained.

“Although I sent my two Disciples out to hunt Yao Beasts some time ago, also hoping to give them some experience, they have only been out for a little over ten days, and with their strength, it's impossible for them to obtain Moon Profound Realm Yao Beast eyeballs. So, setting up this Five Fiends Formation before Tian Nan arrives is probably unrealistic,” Master Yidao sighed.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than Qingniao's voice suddenly came from the crowd.

“Revered Master.”