Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 545 We two are truly blessed.

At this time, inside the business premises.

Wen Zhong and the Ten Heavenly Kings stood outside the central command tent, watching the long swords flying back. They looked at each other, and both saw the look of surprise on each other's faces.

Just now, they first heard the cry of a crane in the sky, followed by auspicious clouds and colorful lights, or strange phenomena like golden lamps and palm leaves. Compared to that, the first cry of the crane seemed extremely simple.

Then, a strange fragrance, accompanied by the cries of deer and auspicious clouds, arrived, overshadowing the strange phenomena in front of them. This startled them, making them realize that the Jade Void Immortals had most likely arrived.

They thought it was over, but then ten thousand swords rose up and shot into the sky, creating a sword path. The scene was so grand that even they had never seen anything like it before.

"A road paved with ten thousand swords? Who is making such a grand entrance? Could it be that the Primordial Celestial Venerable has arrived?" Sun Tianjun asked in surprise and doubt.

Yao Tianjun shook his head and sneered, "If Yuanshi Tianzun were to arrive, the scale of this event would be smaller."

Everyone was puzzled, but they learned that after the Jade Void Clan arrived, they all returned to their respective formations and were ready for battle.

Outside Xiqi City, under a reed canopy.

Seeing that Yu Ding readily agreed to support the effort to break the formation.

Ju Liusun looked Yu Ding up and down and laughed: "Good! Good! I underestimated you. Let's hear your instructions, Yu Ding, and see if you can break this Ten Absolute Formations."

Taiyi pulled Yuding aside, shook his head slightly, and transmitted his voice, saying, "Yuding, this Ten Deadly Formations is no small matter, and breaking it is of utmost importance. It's not something to be taken lightly. If anything goes wrong, we can't afford the consequences."

So that's why you all kept making excuses... Yu Ding glanced at everyone and smiled inwardly. These old guys aren't stupid after all.

Ran Deng glanced at Ju Liusun expressionlessly, then, no longer daring to keep him in suspense, said, "I have come here on the orders of the Jade Void Sect Master. Firstly, to help Ziya break the formation, and secondly, because you have committed a murderous calamity and are in danger, I will explain to you that Ziya can hand over the talisman to me."

Upon hearing that Randeng had invoked the name of Yuanshi Tianzun, even Yuding dared not argue anymore, and everyone was overjoyed.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, teacher!"

The twelve immortal leaders bowed to Randeng in unison, and Jiang Ziya quickly presented the seal and talisman to Randeng with both hands.

Ran Deng received the talisman and said to Wu Ji, "Return the original letter of the war letter to the merchant camp and tell them to come and break the formation in three days."

"Yes!" Wu Ji accepted the order and left.

After using a pretext to send Ji Fa away, Ran Deng began to devise a plan for everyone to break the formation.

Ran Deng glanced at everyone and said, "You are all disciples of the Jade Void Sect. This time, it involves the twelve of you. I will not hide the method to break the formation. This calamity cannot be broken without the loss of at least ten fellow Daoists."

He sighed deeply in his heart.

He had it tough too!

Sure enough... Yu Ding's mind stirred, but he was not surprised by the words of the lamp-burning man who used cannon fodder to sacrifice to the formation.

To break the Ten Deadly Formations, one must either break the Blazing Flame Formation like Lu Ya did, where the fire could not injure the formation, thus making it easy to break, or two people must enter the formation, one to withstand the power of the formation and the other to kill the formation master.

These two methods have too high requirements, so we need to adopt some other methods and means.

With the combined cultivation levels of the Twelve Immortals of Jade Void, they could barely protect themselves, let alone break the formation. Therefore, the only way to break it was to send in cannon fodder to reduce the formation's power.

Being listed as a deity is naturally not a good thing for these immortals who have attained the Dao of immortality, but it is an incredible thing for those mortals who live only one hundred years.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed, some showing surprise, some feeling reluctant, and some pondering...

"No, why are you looking at me?"

Huang Long shrank back uncomfortably when he was caught in Randeng's gaze. Was the old lamp looking at him and asking him to make fun of someone?
That wretched Huanglong… Randeng’s mood worsened.

Yuanshi Tianzun sent him down the mountain to help the Twelve Immortals break the Ten Deadly Formations. Did He not dare to let the twelve disciples of that sect leader suffer any harm?
Who knows how much pressure he's under?
Fortunately, he obtained the method of the sacrificial array from that partner. There was no other way; for the sake of the mission, he had no choice but to sacrifice his friend rather than himself.

Chi Jingzi said with some reluctance, "Does it really have to be this way?"

Ran Deng shook his head: "It is the will of Heaven, how can I control it? However, fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and it is not necessarily a bad thing for the few fellow Daoists who have perished."

Just as everyone was looking around, Guang Chengzi's expression shifted: "Investiture of the Gods?"

Ran Deng nodded: "Ziya, your disciple seems to have only average potential, what do you think..."

Jiang Ziya's expression tightened, and he politely declined, saying, "Wu Ji is a very determined child, so there's no need for him to do it!"

Ran Deng didn't insist: "Then it's your way. You all go and prepare, and we'll break the formation in three days."

The people reacted differently to this; some seemed thoughtful, while others paid no attention.

Their actions differed; some stayed in the reed hut, while others left with their apprentices.

Yu Ding was unwilling to stay any longer with Randeng Julusun and the other future traitors, so he left the reed hut and led Ao Bing and Lei Zhenzi, whose master was not there, to find a quiet place.

In the original Investiture of the Gods, the number of times he, Yu Ding, took action was very limited, and his only achievement was killing Zhu Tianlin.

He was nowhere to be found in the Ten Deadly Formations, but when he arrived at the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation, he was unlucky enough to be punished by the Three Immortals.

"Senior Brother Yu Ding!"

Suddenly, Jiang Ziya came up to him: "I wonder if you have time to visit my residence, senior brother? I have been preparing a gift for you for quite some time."

Yu Ding laughed and said, "Why must we be like this between us?"

Jiang Ziya smiled broadly and said, "Senior brother, what are you saying? Back then, when you taught me your skills and imparted your knowledge to me, my niece Longji even gave me a Demon-Suppressing Treasure Bottle. Of course I would think of you when I get something good!"

"Haha, now that you mention it, I'm actually looking forward to it. Well then... shall we go?" Yu Ding called to Jiang Ziya and headed towards the Prime Minister's residence.

Behind them, Ao Bing and Lei Zhenzi looked at each other in bewilderment.

"How strange, why is it the other way around? Senior Sister is giving Master Uncle treasures instead of the other way around?" Ao Bing scratched his head.

Lei Zhenzi said in surprise, "I didn't realize that my martial uncle had such a treasure."

Ao Bing chuckled and said, "You're being narrow-minded. Let me tell you, Uncle Ziya has a lot of treasures on him, and they're all top-tier treasures. I remember last time my master touched... Waaaaah?"

He was suddenly shocked to find that he could no longer make any sound.

Lei Zhenzi promptly shut up, glanced into the distance, and saw that his Uncle Yu Ding had just put away his whisk.

"Master's hearing is really good..." Lei Zhenzi exclaimed.

Leaving aside the jade cauldron, Nezha, Jinzha, and Muzha also left with their respective masters at this time.

"You two follow me!"

Dao Xing Tianzun, along with Han Dulong and Xue Ehu, stopped on the hillside of Qishan.

“My disciples, you now have two choices before you.”

Dao Xing Tianzun looked at the two of them and said, "As for how to choose, that's entirely up to you."

Inside the city of Xiqi, at the Prime Minister's residence.

“That’s it.”

Jiang Ziya happily rummaged through his chests and cabinets and took out a jade pipa, which made Yu Ding's expression quite interesting.

Jiang Ziya was still recalling: "That year, after I went down the mountain, everything went wrong and I was destitute. Later, when I was setting up a fortune-telling stall in Chaoge, this audacious demon actually underestimated my Taoist skills and came to provoke me. Hehe, I beat him to his original form. Seeing that this jade was of rare quality, I thought of giving it to my senior brother."

Yu Ding: "..."

It seems you weren't wronged by the Nine-Tailed Fox's willingness to sacrifice her reputation to frame you! Really!

"Does Senior Brother like it?" Jiang Ziya asked.

I like this guy... Yu Ding forced a smile: "You're so thoughtful."

You could have sent me a female demon, but you sent me a stone. What is he supposed to do with it?

At this moment, Yu Ding looked at the jade stone in his hand and felt that it was somewhat useless and also a little too hot to handle.

After all, he knew that this jade pipa spirit had some connection with the goddess Nuwa. He shook his head, put the jade pipa away, and the fellow disciples chatted for a while longer. Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

boom--

On the morning of the third day, three drumbeats sounded in the merchant camp, and shouts of battle arose simultaneously. Wen Zhong divided the troops to the left and right outside the gate into four generals: Deng, Xin, Zhang, and Tao, with ten large formations in the center.

Within the reed-covered hut of Xiqi, banners fluttered faintly, and auspicious clouds filled the air. Nezha, Huang Tianhua, Ao Bing, Lei Zhenzi, Han Dulong, Xue Ehu, Jinzha, and Muzha were the first to appear.

when!
Boom!
Led by Randeng, the immortals descended from Penglai and walked in a line, slowly approaching. Among them, Chijingzi faced Guangchengzi, Taiyi Zhenren faced Lingbao Dafashi, Daode Zhenjun faced Julusun, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun faced Puxian Zhenren, Cihang Daoren faced Daoxing Tianzun, and Yuding Zhenren faced Huanglong Zhenren. The last twelve immortals appeared together.

In the middle of the two rows, the Taoist Ran Deng rode a deer, followed by Chi Jingzi striking a golden bell and Guang Chengzi striking a jade chime, as they arrived at the front of the formation.

"Why are you and I both ranked last?" Huang Long complained in a low voice.

Yu Ding said, "What are you thinking? It's better to be last in line. They'll take turns, and it'll be our turn just as they finish. We won't even have to risk our lives. We're the lucky ones."

"You're right, how come I didn't think of that?"

Huang Long's eyes lit up and he chuckled, "You, the scheming cauldron, see through everything. Hehe, we two are truly blessed immortals."

Forget it, even the most blessed immortals don't need to come... Yu Ding curled his lip. One of them was "lowly in health" and the other was "useless." It was obvious that Randeng didn't consider them as the main force for breaking the formation.

Wen Zhong shouted, "I wondered who had such a grand entrance, it turns out to be Daoist Ran Deng!"

A bell rang within the Heavenly Annihilation Formation, the formation gate opened, two banners fluttered, and Qin Tianjun shouted, "Who dares to break my Heavenly Annihilation Formation?"

"I'll break the formation!"

Before Qin Wanyin finished speaking, a streak of light flew swiftly through the sky, landing as an immortal who bowed to Randeng while holding a halberd: "Deng Hua has come to break the formation on the orders of the sect leader!"

Everyone nodded slightly.

Qin Wan sneered, "Then come on!"

His figure disappeared into the formation.

Deng Hua flew forward, wielding his halberd, when suddenly a figure flashed and Yu Ding blocked his way.

"Senior brother?" Deng Hua was taken aback.

Ran Deng frowned and said, "Yu Ding, step back. Don't delay the time to break the formation."

“Junior brother, why don’t I go in for you this time?” Yu Ding said with a smile.

His decision to step forward was not because Yu Ding was kind-hearted, nor because he had any relationship with these disciples; to be honest, he simply didn't know them at all.

The main reason he decided to take action was that the reputation of the Chan Sect in his previous life was not good, and the fact that they sent their disciples to their deaths as cannon fodder in the Ten Deadly Formations was a stain on their reputation.

Since he is one of the Twelve Immortal Leaders, then let him clear his name of these stains!

Deng Hua hurriedly smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother, but the Master asked me to break the formation. How can you do it for me?"

Yu Ding glanced at Randeng and the others and transmitted his voice, "With your level of skill, you'll surely die if you go in."

Deng Hua said, "I know, the sect leader told me."

Yu Ding was taken aback: "Huh?"

Deng Hua said anxiously, "My talent is limited and I will hardly achieve immortality. In a hundred years, I will be nothing but a handful of dust. But this time, I, Yu Xu, am in charge of the Investiture of the Gods. I can arrange a good divine position for myself and help me achieve the path of godhood. Senior brother, please step aside and don't delay my important matter. See you in the future."

He shoved the bewildered jade cauldron aside, picked up the obviously awkward halberd, and shouted, "Qin Wanxiu, stop! I'm coming!"

As they were talking, he flashed into the formation and was swallowed up by endless killing intent.

Yu Ding looked at Deng Hua rushing in, and then at the Twelve Immortals and the third-generation disciples staring at him in astonishment, and instantly felt like he had become a clown.

"Cough cough!"

Fortunately, the jade tripod remained steady, and he let out a dry laugh.

With a stern face and suppressing his anger, Ran Deng said, "Aren't you coming back?"

To be honest, Yu Ding suddenly rushed out like he was having a seizure, which really scared him. What if something happened to him? How could he explain it?

Just as Yu Ding was about to return, a thunderous roar echoed from within the Heavenly Annihilation Formation. A short while later, Qin Wan emerged from the formation carrying Deng Hua's head, laughing, "Who else dares to break my Heavenly Annihilation Formation?"

Dipankara looked at Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma: "Thank you for your trouble!"

The Heavenly Venerable of Broad Law said, "I have come to meet you!"

"It's a pity that decades of cultivation have come to nothing today..."

Yu Ding was walking casually into the formation when he suddenly heard a barely perceptible sigh. He turned around, his pupils contracted slightly, and he silently walked back to the group.

Huang Long leaned closer: "What's wrong with you?"

Yu Ding glanced at Randeng's back and muttered, "It's a ghost."

Those words just now actually came from Ran Deng's mouth... Hmm, hypocritical!
Huang Long laughed: "Don't talk nonsense again. Only a ghost would look like that when it sees you."

Just then, auspicious clouds rose from the top of Manjushri within the Heavenly Annihilation Formation, and from within the five-colored radiance, jeweled necklaces and beads descended, holding a seven-jeweled golden lotus, revealing an incarnation that unleashed the surging evil energy.

On the platform, Qin Wan waved a long banner, but Manjushri, protected by his avatar, was unable to get close.

Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, suddenly roared with murderous intent, "Qin Wan, now that you've come, I can't let you go. I'll use you to complete my calamity of slaughter."

He summoned the Dragon-Binding Stake, and three golden rings bound Qin Tianjun. Standing upright, he bowed to Kunlun and said, "This disciple will break the precept of killing today."

A flash of sword light passed over Qin Wan's head, and he fell to the ground, where Manjushri Bodhisattva caught him and pulled him out of the Heavenly Annihilation Formation.

Upon seeing Qin Tianjun killed, Wen Zhong brandished his golden whip and roared, "Manjushri, don't run! You dare to harm my uncle! I'll never forgive you!"

Ran Deng said, "What about Qin Wan's killing of my disciple Deng Hua? Now that he's dead, it's just a matter of one life for another."

Huang Long jeered, "The Jie Sect can't accept defeat!"

Everyone burst into laughter, but Wen Zhong's face turned red with embarrassment.

At this moment, Zhao Tianjun stepped forward and said, "Wen Zhong, this is only the first formation. There are still nine formations to go. Who will come to meet my Fierce Formation?"

Dao Xing Tianzun and Randeng Daoren exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. Randeng said, "Han Dulong, you should make this trip."

Han Dulong stepped forward and said, "Disciple obeys!"

"Hey……"

Nezha wanted to raise his hand to call out to his companions, but Daoxing Tianzun shook his head, indicating that he should ignore it.

Everything has been discussed and agreed upon... Yu Ding saw Dao Xing and Randeng's gestures and seemed to be deep in thought.

To reiterate, this great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is a tribulation for the immortals, but for mortals, for those who find it difficult to attain immortality, it is an immense opportunity to enter the ranks of the Heavenly Court.

Of course, those powerful and prestigious positions are not available to ordinary people.

However, since the Chan Sect was in charge of the Investiture of the Gods, Deng Hua and Han Dulong were all family members. Even if they didn't take extra care of them, they were still closer to the outsiders.

"Ok?"

He suddenly had a thought and looked up slightly. Had Lu Ya, the sixth brother, arrived?
Two figures stood on the clouds above Xiqi, looking down.

“Fellow Daoist Du’e, what do you think? Should we go and lend a hand to the Chan Sect, each of us breaking through their formation?” Lu Ya said with a smile.

Taixu shook his head: "I am a carefree Taoist and do not wish to get involved in these filthy matters. I also advise Brother Lu Ya not to get involved, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

Lu Ya smiled meaningfully: "This humble Taoist is acting in accordance with the will of Heaven. As long as we act in accordance with the will of Heaven, even a sage cannot do anything to us. Besides, what this humble Taoist is least afraid of is getting burned."

When will this conflict between Jie and Chan ever end? Let's just let him add fuel to the fire!