As the thunderbolts rumbled, not only did they surround the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, they even rumbled towards the Nine-Headed Bug, forcing it to temporarily relax its attack on Yan Zhaoge.
However, the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva wasn't anxious. Instead, he looked at the Immortal Exterminating Sword in Yan Zhaoge's hand thoughtfully.
The Zhu Xian sword's green light extinguished, breaking all laws.
But at the same time, it could easily alarm higher-level existences.
The winds and clouds in the universe surged. The curtain of lightning that the Southern Extremity Longevity Monarch had created using the Grand Illusory Spatial Thunder suddenly became unstable, as if it was enduring a sudden pressure.
"A Daofather has been moved." Whether it was the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor himself or the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and the Nine-headed Bug, they all knew what was going on.
The Dao Ancestor did not really descend, but his attention had clearly shifted over.
The Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor's secret art could stop the Grand Heavenly Realm Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and the Nine-Headed Bug from transmitting any information. However, once the Daofather willed it, there would be nowhere for him to hide.
Under such circumstances, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor would have to go into hiding as soon as possible.
Yan Zhaoge couldn't continue wielding the Immortal Exterminating Sword either. While the Immortal Exterminating Sword was a weapon, its current owner, Yan Zhaoge, had yet to reach the Grand Heavenly Realm.
However, the current situation was special. It was hard to say if any Dao Ancestor would make an exception.
Yan Zhaoge, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, and the others immediately forced their opponents to retreat and started leaving the universe.
The Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and the Nine-headed Great Sage immediately switched from defense to offense.
The Nine-Headed Bug's rage had also subsided now as it had calmed down, only seeking to delay Yan Zhaoge's group from leaving.
Against an opponent of the same level, if one did not want to fight to the death and only wanted to retreat, the chances of success were very high.
But as for how to retreat, the situation was different.
Without the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles's speed advantage, Yan Zhaoge, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, and the others wouldn't be able to escape from the Great Strength Bodhisattva and the Nine-Headed Bug's entanglement.
But if he delayed for a while and waited for the others to arrive, it would be hard to say whether he could leave or not.
The Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and the Nine-Headed Bug were well aware of this, which was why they were constantly harassing Yan Zhaoge and the Immortal Exterminating Sword.
But right at this moment, the lightning barrier was broken, and a heavy and vigorous force attacked from the outside.
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva's Buddha light and the Nine-Headed Bug's astral wind collided with the dark yellow and heavy radiance. Both the Buddha and the demon frowned. "Earth Empress Hou Di!"
It was as though infinite soil had enveloped the surrounding area, helping Yan Zhaoge and the others to block the path of their pursuers.
Thunder rumbled from the Southern Extremity Longevity Monarch's side. The lightning bolts landed on the soil, but the soil did not shatter. Instead, innumerable towering trees began to grow furiously.
In an instant, a primitive forest suddenly appeared in the vast universe.
The area covered by the forest was so vast that it seemed to fill up the entire galaxy. The trees were so tall that they exceeded the imagination of ordinary people. Each of them was like a pillar that supported the heavens.
The lush branches and leaves were like a cage, trapping even Grand Heavenly Realm experts like the Nine-Headed Bug and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva within.
In the next moment, astral winds raged like sharp blades, chopping down the towering trees one after another.
The bright Buddha's light also illuminated the dark world under the shade of the tree, and it continued to expand outwards, pushing down the jungle.
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and the Nine-headed Bug easily broke through the encirclement.
However, Yan Zhaoge, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, and the others were nowhere to be seen.
The Bodhisattva Eliminating Barrier hugged the Ear-Digging Arhat's corpse, while the Cloth Sack Arhat's golden body dimmed stood beside him. The two Buddhist Bhantes sighed.
The Hundred Eyed Demon Lord had yet to recover from his shock, and his expression was extremely ugly.
The Nine-Headed Bug transformed back into his human form, and his expression was even uglier than the Hundred Eyed Demon Lord's, "Earth Queen …"
The Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva's expression remained calm. He merely looked at the Ear-Digging Arhat's corpse with a benevolent expression.
A silhouette could be vaguely seen moving within the void.
After a short while, the Dipankara Ancient Buddha and other Buddhist experts, as well as the group of Great Demons led by the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles, appeared within the universe.
"Daoist Houtu acted, but she couldn't stop them," said the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.
The Dipankara Ancient Buddha's expression remained calm, "Daoist Houtu acted again. Only, I wonder if Daoist Xuandu would join in as well?"
He softly said, "Previously, it was the Jade Illusory Palace. Could it be the Roc Jade Palace this time?"
"Taking the chance to look for the Roc Jade Palace?" said the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles coldly.
The Dipankara Ancient Buddha pondered, "If we're talking about the Prime Clear lineage's treasures, there's one that's rather special …"
It was so special that it was comparable to the Immortal Extermination Formation.
The Six Soul Banner.
During the Ancient era's Investiture of the Gods War, after the Prime Clear Lord of Numinous Treasure lost the Immortal Extermination Formation, he refined a new treasure known as the Six Soul Banner. The names of the Primordial Lord of Heaven and Virtue, Daoist of Guidance, Daoist Zhunti, and two others were written on it. They were all crucial figures in the Investiture of the Gods War.
Unfortunately, the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation was destroyed by his opponents. When the Lord of Numinous Treasure was surrounded by the other Dao Ancestors, he wanted to activate the Six Soul Banner.
However, the Long-Eared Light-Calming Immortal, who was in charge of the Six Soul Banner, disobeyed his master's orders and hid the Six Soul Banner amidst the chaos.
After the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation battle ended, the Long-Eared Light-Calming Immortal brought the Six Soul Banner to meet the other Dao Ancestors.
There were six names on the Six Soul Banner. Two of them could not withstand the treasure's power, so the Dao Ancestors removed their names.
Then, the four Dao Ancestors showed their powers and took a hit from the Six Soul Banner. However, they came out unscathed, leaving everyone in awe.
The exhausted Six Soul Banner was originally held by the Prime Clear Lord of Dao and Virtue. After the Three Pure Ones transcended, the Six Soul Banner returned to the Prime Clear and was placed back in the Green Touring Palace.
However, the Green Touring Palace disappeared without a trace. Whether the Six Soul Banner was still there became a question.
This treasure was very special. It was refined by the Lord of Numinous Treasure in order to turn defeat into victory and deal with the other Dao Ancestors.
Afterwards, it seemed that this intention had failed.
However, there were some controversies.
For example, was the Six Soul Banner still complete after removing two names? Was its power at the Lord of Numinous Treasure's original expectations?
Moreover, was the Long-Eared Light-Calming Immortal Six Soul Banner the same as the Dao Ancestor Realm Lord of Numinous Treasure's Six Soul Banner?
Of course, why did the Lord of Numinous Treasure not take the banner himself, but let the Long-Eared Light-Calming Immortal carry it?
As for how powerful the Six Soul Banner was, it was one of the biggest mysteries of the ancient epoch.
However, this treasure was indeed special.
It was so special that the Dipankara Ancient Buddha and the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva could go with the flow and pretend to investigate with all their might. It was as if they were being lured away from their territory, diverting their attention and "neglecting" the Immortal Extinguishing Ancient Sword.
Compared to the Yellow Earth Apricot Flag, the Six Soul Banner was undoubtedly more convincing.
"The Green Touring Palace is the same as the Jade Void Palace. It's already empty, right?" asked the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles.
The Dipankara Ancient Buddha answered, "Someone might know better."
He looked at the Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles and the other Great Demons.
The Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles frowned and said to a Demon Race Small Saint beside him, "Contact the central Blessed Lands of Saha and ask the Dingguang Joyous Buddha."
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