Chapter 1768: Manifest Earth Unleashed (II)

Whether it was Li Ximing, Tinglan, or Qinghu, Yanbai genuinely recognized every one of them! He had also long known what treasures they possessed and did not underestimate their strength in the slightest!

It was not as though Yanbai had failed to notice the disturbance at [Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain]. He had long been uneasy, but Dayang Mountain had been exceptionally strict this time, so he had hesitated and chosen to wait and see. Who could have known that a single decision born from hesitation would leave him surrounded by enemies?

If only Li Ximing and Qinghu had come together, Yanbai might still have had a chance of holding his ground. But with Tinglan added to their ranks, wielding both[Boundless Water-Fire] and the [Purple Throne Serene Spirit Pavilion], there was certainly no need for him to sacrifice his life for Dayang Mountain!

Where is Guangchan?

A trace of gloom flashed through his eyes.

That fellow really is unreliable! He only caught the lord's eye because of the legacy he inherited, but from what I can see, he harbors plenty of divided loyalties! Who knows where he is now...

The immortal cultivators were already upon him, leaving no time for further thought. His enormous golden body trembled, radiating countless streams of gold and white light. Yanbai was no weakling. His golden body continued to swell as four lotus-seed-shaped marks appeared upon his smooth forehead.

Great Art of the Dharma Realm Radiant Vehicle!

For a moment, the earth shook and the mountains trembled. Layer upon layer of white jade-like radiance poured from the four marks, gathering and interweaving until countless illusions arose from the ground, making the surroundings seem like a Buddhist land. The spectacle rose defiantly to stand against the purple pavilion in the sky without appearing inferior in the slightest.

Sima Yuanli could not tell whether Yanbai truly intended to hold his ground or was preparing to retreat. He descended upon his divine ability, frowning as he gritted his teeth.

If he really intends to defend this place to the death, taking him down will not be easy. Meanwhile, Guangchan and the others have probably already reached the Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain. Wouldn't that ruin everything?!

In the span of only a few breaths, the cascading purple qi had already collided with the white-golden dharma body countless times. Li Ximing remained behind the other two, silently condensing [Imperial Divergence Light] as he chuckled inwardly, How the tables have turned. At last, it is our turn to gang up on a Buddhist cultivator!

Yet no sooner had this wondrous illusion appeared across the sky than a swath of crimson radiance swept across it. It was like a sun plunging into the sea, erupting into a golden storm.

Caught completely off guard, the white giant let out a long, mournful cry, Awooo...

Only then did they see layer upon layer of flames filling the heavens above. The flames had condensed into an enormous pillar of heavenly light reaching through the sky, with seventy-two blazing patterns coiling around it as it descended from above. A tall, middle-aged man dressed in golden robes stood with his hands clasped behind his back, indifferently looking down on them.

It was none other than Daoist Master Tiangui of the Golden Feather Sect!

This Daoist Master rarely took action these days, yet now he stood amid the flames in the sky, calmly holding a golden ring in one hand. His expression remained placid, but the sight of him made Yanbai's face below turn ugly. Yanbai stared blankly for quite some time before finally speaking.

"Zhao and Shu agreed that there would be no hostilities in the Huai region. Since the Golden Feather Sect follows Shu's command, how can you take it upon yourself to march east?!"

Perhaps because he believed Western Shu had already broken its promise, Yanbai stated the matter very plainly. Yet his words made Li Ximing jerk his head up and Tinglan narrow her eyes, the same strange thought arising in both their minds.

Zhao and Shu agreed that there would be no hostilities in the Huai region...

Daoist Master Tiangui, however, showed not the slightest reaction. As a figure of the Golden One Dao lineage, he not only looked down upon dharma realm figures like Yanbai, but also possessed enough strength to kill him outright.

Standing with his hands behind his back, he said calmly, "Disperse your dharma body and take this divine ability head-on... Or I will send you back to the Buddhist land."

Yanbai stared fixedly at him. The Maha was no fool, and in an instant, everything became clear. Several words flashed through his mind like lightning.

He exclaimed, "Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain!"

The moment the words left his mouth, the enormous profound pillar in the sky came crashing down, smashing into the dense white radiance. A deafening roar like mountains collapsing and the earth splitting apart resounded through the night as ring after ring of exploding flame rippled outward.

Boom!

The once-imposing, enormous white-golden dharma body collapsed in an instant. Cascades of glazed crystal and windblown sand came crashing down, while a streak of white light fled unsteadily toward the north like a bird with broken wings.

Daoist Master Tiangui did not waste another moment. Sweeping his gaze over the three of them, he ordered, "Tinglan, remain here and guard this mountain. You two, follow me to [Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain]."

The moment Li Ximing heard those words, his heart began pounding. It really is the [Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain]!

How could Yang Ruiyi have gained the Golden Feather Sect's support? The answer had to lie with the [Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain]! Back then, for the sake of Wanlin Heaven, the Golden Feather Sect had been forced to sacrifice its lackey, the Golden Tang Gate, and allow Mount Tangdao to become a land saturated with Prime Magnetism. Now that Wanlin Heaven had already fallen, how could True Monarch Taiyuan possibly leave this thorn in his side festering in the Huai region?

As long as Yang Ruiyi had gone there to dissolve the Prime Magnetism, the Golden One Dao lineage would naturally support him with all its strength!

Making Yanbai take that divine ability head-on was precisely to prevent him from returning to attack Xiaoshi or rushing to reinforce the [Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain] anytime soon!

With just a few words, these Daoist Masters and Maha had already understood what was at stake. Most of Li Ximing's doubts suddenly cleared away at that moment, leaving only a few minor details he still did not understand. Sima Yuanli exchanged a glance with him, clearly having reached the same realization.

He immediately followed the Daoist Master, and said with a smile, "It seems the grand general has solved a troublesome problem for the Golden One Dao lineage!"

With the situation suddenly reversed, Sima Yuanli immediately became much more attentive. He would no longer even call the place Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain, instead reminding the Daoist Master quietly, "With the Grand Daoist Master present, the situation at Mount Tangdao is already settled. But Ch'i Lanyan commands a great many men, so we still need to guard against him ruining the Golden One Dao lineage's plans!"

Tiangui was fairly courteous toward the two of them. He shook his head slightly as he sped forward, and said softly, "Once Ch'i Lanyan sees [Manifest Earth], he will not come. He comes from the Pavilion of Profound Order, after all, and is well versed in the classics. He knows what is going to happen on that mountain."

Sima Yuanli fell into thought. Tiangui, meanwhile, turned toward Li Ximing, his body wreathed in brilliant flames.

Raising his brows, he said, "Change in Metal is called Geng Metal; in Wood, Transforming Wood; in Water, Pristine Water; in Fire, Dry Fire; and in Earth, Manifest Earth. Manifest means allowing nothing to remain obstructed or sunken below. It is the surging transformation of earth and stone, causing Metal to emerge from Baleful Qi and Baleful Qi to return into Earth. There is no greater method for breaking down Prime Magnetism.

"Since Yang Ruiyi has brought [Manifest Earth] down upon the mountain, our Dao naturally has every reason to help him. Otherwise, once the Buddhist cultivators return and interrupt the surging transformation of Manifest Earth, the autumn dew of [Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain] will settle back into the earth and the Prime Magnetism will regenerate. Then it truly will become a chronic affliction."

His gaze was distant, and he did not seem particularly delighted despite finally having the chance to rid himself of this long-standing affliction. Li Ximing’s mind raced, and a thoughtful expression gradually appeared on his face as he remained silent.

Whether it is Ch'i Lanyan, Yang Ruiyi, or even Tiangui, they are all pursuing their own interests. This entire struggle between the north and south is ultimately a scheme against the Buddhist cultivators of Dayang Mountain! What they truly intend to eliminate is the Prime Magnetism of Great Primordial Hidden Radiance Mountain!

He glanced at Tiangui, and doubts gradually arose in his mind, But was this really the plan from the very beginning... More likely, they each had their own motives. It was Yang Ruiyi who pushed the situation to this point, and only then did the various sides seize the opportunity to enter the game. In the end, Dayang Mountain, divided in purpose and lacking the backing of any great figure in Jiangbei and the Huai region, was the one that suffered the full brunt of the scheme!

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