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The Disciples of Xiaoyao Sect burst into laughter.

“Are you trying to trick us into becoming hostages at Wuji Pavilion? Do you really think your Wuji Pavilion can lord over Thousand Stars State?”

“Pavilion Master, if it weren't for our Alliance, for such deceptive behavior, we would have torn down your broken Pavilion!”

The Fairies of Yaochi Holy Land, though not verbally abusive, were full of disdain. The Saintess gently fanned herself with a jade fan.

“Sisters, did you hear? Someone wants to be Heaven-Defying and change their fate. Unfortunately, the Heavenly Dao is merciless, and Lightning Tribulation is a Heavenly rule punishment. How can it be controlled by human power? Such lies can only deceive those Loose Cultivators who are stuck in the lower levels of Nascent Void and are eager for quick success.”

Facing these taunts, the Disciples of Wuji Pavilion, though filled with indignation, could only suppress their anger.

The news quickly spread throughout the 108 States of the Eastern Region. As the Disciples expected, most Cultivators scoffed at it. In teahouses and taverns, Cultivators discussing this matter could be seen everywhere.

“Have you heard? Wuji Pavilion seems to be heavily promoting that it can help people Breakthrough their Realm!”

“Hahaha, I also heard about this; it’s absolutely hilarious! A mere one of the Five Great Powers? Does it really think it’s the Heavenly Dao?”

“My cousin has been stuck at the Nascent Void Seventh Level for five hundred years, spending countless Heaven And Earth Treasures, but his Cultivation hasn't moved. He says he can help Breakthrough just like that?”

“Exactly, how terrifying is the Lightning Tribulation during a Nascent Void Breakthrough? Last year, the leader of Black Wind Stronghold was struck down into ashes while undergoing his Lightning Tribulation. Can Wuji Pavilion possibly block Lightning Tribulation for others?”

While some scoffed, others still held a glimmer of hope.

For those Cultivators who had been stuck at a Bottleneck for thousands of years without finding an opportunity for Breakthrough, Wuji Pavilion's promotion this time undoubtedly offered them a ray of hope!

For them, as long as there was any chance of a Breakthrough, they would firmly seize it!

So, after receiving the news, some muttered:

“But... what if it's true? I've been stuck at the Nascent Void Third Level for three thousand years. If I can't Breakthrough again, my Lifespan will run out...”

“True? What's true? They must be trying to amass wealth or have some ulterior motive!”

...Amidst the skepticism, a group of people were already ecstatic beyond words!

These were the Yang Solid Cultivators who had been imprisoned by Qu Hongkai some days ago and later rescued by Lu Hao.

Many of them had been stuck in the Early Stage and Middle Stage of Yang Solid for years, having given up hope. Now, hearing that Senior Lu could help people Breakthrough, a spark ignited in their hearts.

Others doubted Wuji Pavilion's ability, but they had no doubts at all!

They knew that this must be the idea of Senior Lu, otherwise, Wuji Pavilion alone, with its own strength, would never be able to achieve this!

So, almost immediately after hearing the news, everyone headed straight for Wuji Pavilion!

...In other large States, some more rational powers were still holding sect meetings.

Tianyue Sect!

“Fellow Daoists, what do you think of this matter?”

The one leading the meeting was Zhou He, the Sect Master of Tianyue Sect. He was gathering everyone to discuss this news.

He had been stuck at the Nascent Void Fifth Level for two thousand years, with only fifty years of Lifespan remaining, and was extremely anxious.

The Grand Elder of Tianyue Sect immediately spoke decisively:

“In my opinion, Wuji Pavilion's strength is so profound that it would never speak nonsense. I once looked up to the Supreme demeanor of the Pavilion Master of the Wuji Pavilion; he is truly unfathomable, perhaps possessing Heaven-Reaching Divine Abilities!”

“Exactly! We are people with slim hopes. Even if this is a trick, I will go and try! Anyway, I've been stuck at this Realm for so many years; if I don't Breakthrough again, there will truly be no hope!”

“Right! We have nothing now, so even if we fail, there's no loss. But if we succeed...”

Everyone exchanged glances, seeing determination in each other's eyes.

As strong individuals from smaller States, they held an almost blind trust in Wuji Pavilion, this giant of the Eastern Region.

“Without further ado, let's set off for Wuji Pavilion now!”

Dozens of spiritual lights soared into the sky, rushing towards Wuji Pavilion. A storm sweeping across the entire Eastern Region was quietly beginning amidst the intertwining gazes of doubt and anticipation... On the main peak of Wuji Pavilion, Lu Hao stood with his hands behind his back.

The Disciples below were busy setting up communication Formations, constantly sending messages to various places, with corresponding Disciples continuously spreading the news there.

His gaze, however, was directed towards the vast valley on the west side of the main peak.

The terrain there was open, surrounded by mountains, making it an excellent place to construct a Formation.

“It's almost time. Begin setting up the Formation!”

Lu Hao whispered, and his figure slowly ascended into the air.

He formed hand seals and chanted incantations.

In an instant, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi of the entire Eastern Region began to fluctuate violently.

The mountains around Wuji Pavilion rumbled deeply, as if a giant Dragon was awakening beneath the earth. Pillars of Spiritual Qi light erupted from the ground, converging before Lu Hao.

The Cultivating Disciples stopped what they were doing, looking up at the sky in shock.

They saw Lu Hao surrounded by billions of golden runes, which danced and leaped as if alive, outlining complex and profound trajectories in the air.

Wherever the runes passed, the air rippled, as if even space itself was being distorted.

“What is that?”

Shen Wei pointed at the sky, her face full of shock. She had never seen such a massive rune Formation. The mere aura it emitted made her, a Nascent Void Cultivator, feel an incredibly strong palpitation.

It seemed that just a wisp of its aura could easily take her life!

Another Cultivator gasped:

“It’s a Formation! Senior is setting up an extremely massive Formation! Looking at these rune trajectories, it must be at least a Supreme-level grand Formation!”

As Lu Hao's hand seals changed, the ground began to shake violently.

In the valley to the west, rock walls thousands of feet high rose from the ground, slowly closing like the arms of a giant.

These rock walls were not ordinary stone but were condensed from Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, their surfaces covered with shimmering runes, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.

As the runes flowed, they subtly formed three top-tier Formation patterns: “Gathering Immortal Spirit,” “Locking Immortal Lightning,” and “Protecting Immortal Formation”!

These three Formation patterns were naturally chosen by Lu Hao from the Cultivation Techniques he had mastered, being the most suitable patterns for the relevant scenarios.

Combined, they clearly possessed the wonderful uses of both assistance and defense.

Everyone watching was utterly horrified!

Senior Lu could change the environment for thousands of miles with just a slight move, truly possessing Divine Abilities so vast that they were beyond their imagination!

Even more astonishing to everyone was that, under Lu Hao's activation, the shape of these closing rock walls resembled an enormous bottle!