After receiving Yuandu Xuantu's guidance, Zhang Yu left Shangchen and landed in the Thousand Luminaries Great Formation again. Yan Ruohan saw his return and greeted him.
After returning the greeting, he asked, "Fellow Daoist Yan, did the other side make any movements just now?"
Yan Ruohan said, "There were no changes in the passage between the two worlds. However, I saw a strange aura entering the passage just now, but the other side concealed it very well. It's hard for me to tell. "As she spoke, she pointed her finger and a scene appeared.
Zhang Yu focused his gaze and saw a spot of golden light appear there. With just a flash, it entered the passageway between the two worlds. This golden light did not actually conceal itself. Its appearance was just a result of the transformation of its supernatural power.
He pondered for a moment. After the two sects appeared, the Thousand Luminaries Great Formation had been sealed here. Anyone who entered the world from the outside could sense it. This person shouldn't be from the two sects.
In this world, there were only a few people who could have such a Dao technique transformation and were not under the rule of Tianxia and Shangchen.
From that golden light, he already had some guesses.
After the destruction of Shangchen, there would be no major forces in the outer void that could compete with Tianxia. After this, Tianxia would be able to spare some strength to deal with the remaining forces. Perhaps some people were forced to find a way out because of this pressure.
After thinking about it, he immediately issued an order. All the Xuan Zun didn't have to close the passage between the two worlds. Instead, they had to find a way to maintain this place.
At this point, it was no longer a question of whether Huanyang and Shenzhao wanted to come over or not. It was a question of whether Tianxia wanted to go over or not.
In the main city of You City, Daoist Xian Ding stood on the platform. He was staring at the void as if he was waiting for something.
After a long time, his gaze shifted to a certain place and he said, "It's finally here."
With a wave of his sleeve, the layers of restrictions on the outside opened up. The nether Qi that enveloped Heaven City slowly dispersed, and a ray of guiding light was released from the city towards the void.
In the void, there was a slender green flying boat that looked like a long branch. After being illuminated by the guiding light, it flew toward the depths of You City. Not long after, it stopped on the platform.
First, a group of auspicious clouds floated out of the boat. Then, a soft pale green light bloomed. It was full of vitality, and colorful flowers grew in the surroundings.
The belly of the flying boat opened a gap, and some branches extended downwards, forming a winding path. The black-haired girl and Ying Chong walked out along this path. When they arrived in front of Xian Ding, the black-haired girl took a step forward, cupped her hands, and said, "Shangchen Yu Lingbi greets Exalted Xian Ding."
Daoist Xian Ding glanced at the green branch she was holding in her hand. Only then did he bow and say, "Yu Zhi Zhang is too polite."
Yu Lingbi said, "Shangchen was almost destroyed. Only Elder Ying and I survived. When I come down, I'll have to rely on you for protection."
Daoist Xian Ding said politely, "Manager Yu, you're too serious. Not to mention that I had an agreement with Daoist Guyang and the rest, just based on the friendship between our two families, I'll extend my hand to help. Daoist Yu can come down and cultivate at my place."
He did not underestimate Yu Lingbi. Although he had not plucked the fruit of the coexistence of reality and illusion, he had the authority of Cymbidium Lucidum.
It could be said that he had the support of the three higher-ups in Shangchen.
Yu Lingbi smiled slightly and said, "I'll listen to your arrangements."
Daoist Xian Ding's expression became more solemn at this moment. He said, "It's just that Yu Zhi is in charge. The matter of retreating needs to be done as soon as possible. If Tianxia really wants to use this opportunity to resolve all the implications, then perhaps they have already made their move."
If Shangchen City wanted to successfully reach the other side, it would not be possible to rely on passing through the void. That would definitely be intercepted by Tianxia halfway. The Thousand Luminaries Formation blocking there was not just for decoration.
However, if you had the help of Cymbidium Lucidum, then it would be different.
One had to know that the passage between the two worlds was opened by Cymbidium Lucidum. In other words, the branch of Cymbidium Lucidum had already spread to that region of space. Then, as long as Yu Lingbi used Cymbidium Lucidum to open another passage, they could follow this branch to the other side and meet up with Huanyang and Shenzhao Sects.
Yu Lingbi stroked the branch in his hand and said, "Lingbi's skills are not good enough. To move the vitality of Cymbidium Lucidum, I still need the help of a formation."
Daoist Xian Ding nodded and said, "Manager Yu, you can tell me what you need. Shangchen City still has some resources. Even if I don't have it here, you can ask for it from Huanyang and Shenzhao Sects."
Yu Lingbi immediately reported some of the precious materials needed to set up the formation and said, "This time, I still need Elder Ying's help. I hope senior can arrange for the two of us to be together."
Daoist Xian Ding looked at Ying Chong and said, "I have heard of Elder Ying's reputation. With the help of Friend Ying, there is hope for Shangchen's revival."
He gestured, and the disciple beside him walked up and bowed to Yu Lingbi and Ying. Then, he stepped to the side and said politely, "Both of you, please follow me."
Yu Lingbi bowed again and left with that disciple with Ying Chong.
Daoist Xian Ding stood on the platform. He knew that since Yu Lingbi obtained the Cymbidium Lucidum, then he must have inherited Shangchen's treasury. The so-called need for precious materials was just that he didn't want to take them out so that he could use them to revive the sect in the future.
However, he didn't care about this. When Yu Lingbi obtained the top-grade merit fruit, he would know that in this world, only his own cultivation was the most reliable.
At this time, a disciple walked over and whispered a few words.
He nodded and his body flickered with light. Then, he returned to the main hall.
Daoist Wang was waiting here. When he saw him come in, he quickly bowed. When he sat down, he said, "In accordance with Venerable One's instructions, I have already passed down the order to gather everyone. I also told them that Tianxia is likely to attack us. However, until now, only two Fellow Daoists have replied. There has been no news from the others."
He took out two replies from his sleeve and handed them over.
Daoist Xian Ding took them and glanced over them. "As expected."
Daoist Wang looked at Xian Ding. He tentatively said, "Venerable One, should we …"
You City's situation was different from other places. Even if it was Daoist Xian Ding, he didn't have the ability to restrain others. Otherwise, the foundation of You City's existence would be shaken first.
But now it was different. If Xian Ding wanted to go somewhere else, then this was a good opportunity to gather everyone.
Daoist Xian Ding smiled. "Without us protecting them, how long can they survive in the void? How can they hide themselves? "
Daoist Wang's heart chilled as he heard this. He echoed, "Yes, Venerable One gave them a chance, but they didn't grasp it. I think they will regret it in the end."
In the sea of clouds, outside the Empyrean Dao Palace, a golden light fell and Chen Tingzhi appeared. At this time, light flashed in front of him and Ming Zhou appeared. He bowed to him and said, "Chen Tingzhi, the court officials are in the middle of a meeting. I ask Chen Tingzhi to step aside."
Chen Tingzhi said, "I understand."
He walked up the steps and entered the main hall. When the court officials saw him return, they all bowed to him.
Chen Tingzhi bowed and then stepped forward and sat down in his seat. Just now, through Xuntian Dao Zhang, he learned that they were discussing Tianxia's next move.
Although Shangchen was destroyed, this battle wasn't over. On the other side, there were still Huanyang and Shenzhao that hadn't retreated.
Now that there was no need to worry about the rear, Tianxia completely held the initiative. Therefore, what they needed to consider now was whether to seal the passage between the two worlds and deal with these two sects after the internal situation was stabilized, or to attack now and destroy these two sects in one fell swoop.
Daoist Yu Su was the first to speak. "Now that I, Tianxia, have destroyed Shangchen, everyone's morale is at its peak. Moreover, I have the Thousand Luminaries Array in the passage between the two worlds, so I can attack at any time. We should destroy these two sects in one fell swoop and complete my, Tianxia's, great cause!"
These words immediately received the approval of many court officials.
Starting a large-scale expedition required the deployment of various aspects. Instead of relaxing now and starting a new war in the future, it was better to take advantage of this opportunity to settle everything once and for all.
Dai Tingzhi said, "I also agree with court official Yu Su's words. Zhang Shouzheng had previously killed the upper echelons of Huanyang and Shenzhao. Now that the upper echelons of these two sects are at their weakest, if we don't take advantage of this opportunity to attack, when they recover in the future, it will be even harder to deal with them."
At this time, Zhong Tingzhi said, "First Deacon, Court Officials, I feel that we should be as cautious as possible in this matter."
Chen Tingzhi said, "Does Zhong Tingzhi oppose this?"
Zhong Tingzhi said, "That's not the case. I also agree with eliminating these two sects, but if we have to deal with them, I'm afraid it won't be just these two sects."
Zhu Tingzhi thought for a moment and said, "Zhong Tingzhi's worries are reasonable. You City won't just sit and wait for death. Although Shangchen is gone, the Cymbidium Lucidum still exists. In order to guard against us, they might seek out these two sects."
The other court officials all nodded in agreement with this judgment.
You City could indeed make such a choice. The reason it could exist in the past was because Shangchen and Tianxia were at odds. Shangchen also needed this sect to share its pressure.
However, now that Shangchen was gone, as long as this person didn't surrender to Tianxia, he would definitely try to find a way out. The most likely choice was to seek out these sects for protection.
As for the remaining Cymbidium Lucidum, it wasn't to avoid Tianxia's pursuit. Instead, it was purely for the sake of reviving the sects. There was a possibility that they would join the two sects.
Chen Tingzhi said, "After this battle, it can be seen that the upper echelons of Shangchen, Huanyang, Shenzhao, and You City might be related. Therefore, it's very likely that this person would gather in one place at this time."
Daoist Yu Su waved her sleeves and said, "Isn't that perfect? We can eliminate this person at the same time."
Chen Tingzhi said in a deep voice, "No matter what we do, the most important thing now is to stabilize the passage between the two realms. Let me, Tianxia, decide whether to open it or not."
All of the court enforcers agreed with him.
The head Daoist looked down and said, "Lin Tingzhi, take the formation artifact and go to the Thousand Luminaries Great Formation. Reinforce the great formation. Send an order to Zhang Shouzheng and Daoist Yan to stabilize the void passage and wait for the court's next order."
Lin Tingzhi stood up from his seat and acknowledged the order solemnly.
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