Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Two more days and it would be the official day of the expedition against the Moqi Celestial Clan.
In the Shouzheng Palace, Zhang Yu held a smooth and beautiful green jade branch in his hand. He sat in the main hall, starlight and jade mist swirling around his body. There seemed to be an illusory and boundless Milky Way flowing behind him.
Below the main hall, Jiao Yao, Long Yi, and Wei Yi sat on the left. Yingxiong, Liang Yi, Jin Zhixing, Ai Bogao, and the others sat on the right.
It was a rare sight for eight Mystique Venerables to gather together. This caused the Shouzheng Palace to shine brightly. Everyone knew that something big was about to happen.
The Xuan Zun, who were cultivating in seclusion above the sea of clouds, were informed that the Xuanting was preparing to deal with the ruler of the last era. It would be fine if things went smoothly. However, if they encountered obstacles or all the Xuan Zun in the Shouzheng Palace died in battle, they would need to join in and continue the battle until the enemy was completely destroyed.
But generally speaking, it would not be so tragic. This was because everyone knew that the person in charge of the Shouzheng Palace was Zhang Tingzhi from the Qingxuan Daoist Palace. He was one of the few people in the Xuanting who could obtain the complete Dao.
For cultivators like him, unless they encountered someone stronger than them or someone from the upper echelons, it was almost impossible to kill them. Even if they could not take down their opponents, they would be able to protect their own people. Furthermore, they had the Yuandu Mysterious Diagram. Even if they were in danger, they wouldn't be able to escape. If they were in danger, they would be able to withdraw in time.
At this moment, in the main hall, Zhang Yu had already distributed the battle strategy for everyone to read so that they would know how to cooperate.
Long Yi finished reading the strategy and looked at Jiao Yao. He wanted to get close to this senior of his clan, but Jiao Yao was always half-awake. He could not talk to him.
Liang Yi sat there calmly. Every time he flipped through the book, he would stop and think deeply.
Jin Zhixing and Ai Bogao sat together. The two of them sat around the book and discussed with their spiritual voices from time to time. They were both cultivators from You City, and they thought they were capable subordinates of Zhang Yu, so they naturally gathered together.
Yingxiong was also doing it alone, but after reading it once, he put it away and just sat there quietly.
Another day passed under such an atmosphere. As time passed, the time for the punitive expedition was getting closer and closer. However, Zhang Yu sat on the main seat and did not make any movements.
At this moment, Wei Yi came out from his deep meditation. He didn't look at anyone else but at the seat of honor. He asked, "May I ask, is there anyone else who hasn't arrived yet?"
Zhang Yu looked at him and nodded. "We still need to wait."
Wei Yi remained silent.
Another long time passed. Half a summer later, the time for the punitive expedition would arrive. Suddenly, a gentle light flashed outside the hall. Then, a female cultivator with black hair tied up in a bun walked in. She wore a plain long dress and held a long sword in her hand.
Under the gaze of so many Xuan Zun, her footsteps were light as usual. It was as if she did not care about the gazes of others. After bowing to the seat of honor, she looked at Zhang Yu with her bright eyes and asked, "Zhang Tingzhi, can I join too?"
Zhang Yu nodded. "Fellow Daoist Yao, please take a seat."
Yao Zhenjun gladly accepted. "Thank you." She walked to the side and sat down. From her point of view, this was a rare opportunity to fight against a strong opponent. She could not miss it.
Wei Yi raised his doubts. "Tingzhi, from what I see, this fellow Daoist has just made some achievements. She may not be familiar with the use of her strength. Isn't it inappropriate for her to join now?"
Ai Bogao said, "Zhang Tingzhi has his own considerations. Fellow Daoist Wei, don't you think you're being too concerned?"
Wei Yi glanced at him. The two of them knew each other before. However, when he saw that Ai Bogao had turned into a Xuan Zun, he felt disdain and ignored him. He only said, "Tingzhi, I'm not trying to ostracize my fellow Daoists. However, since I'm joining this expedition, I must consider the situation carefully. I don't want my fellow Daoists to die for no reason, but I also don't want to be distracted by taking care of those who can't fight."
Zhang Yu knew why he said this. Generally speaking, the Xuan Zun who had just made some achievements would not be familiar with their strength. They were still in the process of stabilizing their strength. They were indeed not suitable for fighting.
There was nothing wrong with this doubt.
However, this was under normal circumstances. Yao Zhenjun was different. She had already familiarized herself with her strength for many years in the World of Dao. She was also quite familiar with the changes in swordsmanship. It was enough for her to join the battle.
Moreover, her "Forced Light Rotation" swordsmanship was one of the divine abilities of the sword. It was extremely useful in battle, especially when used with others. Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed her to join this expedition.
He said, "I understand Fellow Daoist Wei's concerns. However, you can rest assured. Fellow Daoist Yao is a Xuanxiu. I know her abilities very well. She won't be a burden to the overall situation."
Wei Yi nodded and said, "Since Zhang Tingzhi says so, then I have nothing to say." To be able to cultivate to Zhang Yu's level, and to be a person with authority, he obviously wouldn't joke about such matters. Moreover, in the True Cultivators' world, the higher one's cultivation was, the more principles one would understand. Naturally, their words would be more reasonable.
Although Yao Zhenjun was questioned just now, she didn't care at all. Other than fighting with a strong enemy, everything else wasn't too important in her eyes.
At this moment, Zhang Yu looked to the side. The time dial was gradually approaching. Shi Yanxin wasn't able to make it in time. This person shouldn't be able to make it in time for this battle. He shook his sleeves and stood up, saying, "Fellow Daoists, please follow me."
As he spoke, starlight flashed around his body. In the next moment, he already appeared on a high platform in the Clear Sky Sea of Clouds. Lin Tingzhi, Zhong Tingzhi, and Chong Tingzhi were all here. The people in the hall also followed Zhang Yu and appeared here one by one. They greeted Lin Tingzhi and the other two.
At this moment, Lin Tingzhi called for Daoist Ming Zhou and said, "You can call that person over."
Daoist Ming Zhou received the order and left. Not long after, a light fog appeared in front of everyone. Yi Shen also appeared here. He first looked at everyone, then at the sea of clouds around them. He couldn't help but exclaim, "I didn't think that I, Tianxia, would have such great power!"
It was no wonder that he had such admiration. Because according to what he knew, in all the eras, there hadn't been a ruler of heaven and earth who could open up such a place above the heavens.
Why couldn't it be done?
It was definitely not because they couldn't think of it, but because they didn't have the ability to do it. He originally thought that a cultivator like Zhang Yu, whose strength he couldn't see through, was already at the top of Tianxia's power. At least, he should be one of the few powerful people at the top. But now, it seemed that the power hidden behind Tianxia was far stronger than he had imagined.
However, he felt even more delighted because this proved that his choice was incomparably correct.
Zhong Tingzhi saw how naturally he said "I, Tianxia", as if he was a member of Tianxia, and could not help but look at him. However, he knew that this person already had a register, and in terms of identity, he was indeed a member of Tianxia. As long as this person sincerely acknowledged Tianxia, it was acceptable.
Chong Tingzhi, on the other hand, did not say anything. Whether this EsGod was sincere or not, his strength was there for all to see. Furthermore, he was on their side now, so there was no big problem in saying this.
Lin Tingzhi's tone was also more polite. "After hearing what you said last time, we already have a plan." With a thought, he summoned a silver-white boat and said, "This is called the 'Heart Boat'. As long as we borrow the figures of the Moqi deities that you remember, the people of Tianxia will be able to cross over. Do you have any suggestions for this?"
Yi Shen looked at this artifact with interest. He saw that it was completely different from the ones created by the Moqi deities. There was an indescribable truth in it that even he could not see through at his level. He could not help but sigh in admiration.
He thought about it seriously and said, "I don't know if this artifact will be able to reach you accurately, but right now, I'm only a projection here. My body is responsible for guarding the entrance to the Divine Arbiter, one of the three Great Deities of Mo Qi. I can open up this space in advance. This way, your journey will be smoother."
Zhong Tingzhi and Chong Tingzhi both nodded. Although the Heart Boat could send people over, if there were mysterious obstacles along the way, it was hard to guarantee that the enemy would not be alerted. If the obstacles could be removed, it would be much easier. They thought that it was indeed convenient to have someone to lead the way and save a lot of trouble.
Zhang Yu already knew that the three deities did not live in the same place. Yi Shen's method only made it easier for them to get to the Divine Arbiter.
However, this was already part of their plan, because the first thing they had to deal with was the Divine Arbiter.
According to Yi Shen's description, the Divine Arbiter was the weakest among the three deities, but also the most difficult to deal with. This was because this deity was the witness of the Moqi deities.
This EsGod had an oath: "Being the ruler of the world for a time is not what I seek. Everything that can be washed away by time is fake."
Every deity of the Moqi deities had their own oath. This was the connection they formed with the supreme power they stole, and it was also the source of their power.
As long as the Divine Arbiter was the witness of the Moqi deities, the entire deity race would not disappear. Even if it was destroyed, it would reappear because of the existence of the Divine Arbiter.
However, because of the existence of the Moqi deities, he was able to bear witness. Therefore, even if only one of the Moqi deities was still around, he would not truly disappear.
Although the Moqi deities did not have the ability to coexist with Yin and Yang like the cultivators, they relied on the resonance of the deities to form a cycle.
However, there was no power that could not be broken.
If they were to compete with these EsGods face to face like breaking a chess game, it would be the last resort. Therefore, they would use a higher power this time, which was to use the Clear Sky Qi to change the Dao mechanism!
Just like in the world of Dao Transformation, because the arrival of the Turbid Tide had caused the Dao mechanism to change, causing the power of the cultivation sects in the world to decline. Even with the appearance of Creation, they still could not recover.
The Moqi deities were so powerful, but they still had to avoid the Turbid Tide. Therefore, as long as they imitated the change of the Turbid Tide for a short period of time, they would be able to suppress this deity to a certain extent, causing him to be unable to use his true power.
Lin Tingzhi said, "Then I'll have to trouble you later."
Yi Shen nodded solemnly.
Lin Tingzhi turned to Zhang Yu and said, "Zhang Tingzhi, you and the rest of the friends please board the boat first."
Zhang Yu nodded and waved his sleeves. A ball of starlight rose under his feet, and he brought everyone onto the 'Heart Boat'.
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