Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

When Zhang Jiao launched his rebellion in the year of Jiazi, troops rose up from all directions, attacking prefectures and directly shaking the Han emperor. However, the Han dynasty's fortune was too strong, and soon after the rebellion was reported, the emperor suffered a backlash from the fortune.

Yin Ziyu naturally couldn't let such a person die, so he discussed with the Golden Spirit Mother and accepted her as a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect, and the Taiping Dao also became the Shangqing Dao.

It is able to see through the fundamental truth amidst the harsh order of the lowering of all beings' wisdom, and proclaim that the Azure Heaven is dead and the Yellow Heaven shall rise.

It can be said that Yin Ziyu's transcendence requires him to see through everything from the moment he is born, as the order of the Heavenly Dao has troubled his heart since birth.

Zhang Jiao, on the other hand, was able to see through all of this in a world where information was scarce, and take action, even shaking the emperor of the Han Dynasty, which shows how formidable he was.

Such a task was crucial for the final battle of the Great Calamity, so Yin Ziyu naturally made arrangements, devising a plan that Zhang Jiao had already implemented: encircling the cities from the countryside.

The fundamental purpose of this great calamity is to completely end the order after the Investiture of the Gods, not simply to hinder the Journey to the West. Since the goal is to end the order, the entire great calamity will sweep across the Three Realms from all directions.

All the preparations and all the underlying strength need to be thoroughly unleashed.

At this moment, in the Demon Abyss, the black-robed man's black hair flew wildly, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent that condensed tens of thousands of feet high, with a terrifying red light.

Wisps of black demonic energy swirled around him, and tentacles, almost tangible, danced wildly around him. He gripped the God-Slaying Spear tightly in his hand, radiating a chillingly fierce aura, with the laws of slaughter flowing across the spear.

Eight guardians surrounded the black-robed demonic cult leader, each exuding an aura akin to a quasi-saint, their bodies radiating demonic energy.

Yue Biao said, "Master, let's raise an army! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has arrived. If we don't act now, when will we?"

The demon fox chimed in, "Master, with the decisive battle imminent, this is the perfect time for us to rekindle our unfinished ancient ambitions and realize our goal of saving all living beings from the demonic realm!"

"Master! The great war in the Southern Continent has begun, and the entire Three Realms have fallen into chaos. We have been in hiding for countless eons, and now it is time for us to take action!"

The other protectors responded in unison, their eyes gleaming with fanaticism and greed.

The black-robed leader of the demonic sect nodded slightly, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Alright! Immediately activate the demonic energy of the Three Realms!"

With the black-robed man's command, in an instant, it seemed as if an invisible hand stirred up the dark power between heaven and earth.

In an instant, demonic energy surged forth from all corners of the Three Realms, making the entire calamity even more terrifying. When demonic energy appeared, all beings in the Three Realms had nowhere to escape.

The man in black robes looked at the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation of Lion Camel Ridge and said, "The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation of Luo Hou in my previous life is the treasure for proving the Dao in this life. I, Wutian, must take it back."

Fu Bi stood respectfully before Wu Tian, ​​bowed slightly, and asked, "Master, the Buddhist sect and various forces are currently locked in a stalemate over breaking the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Should we help the Buddhist sect to win and reclaim the formation?"

The duck's body was somewhat peculiar, and it emitted a strange, magical light.

Wu Tian gently shook his head: "Don't rush, don't get involved in this conflict too early. Let them both suffer heavy losses first. Breaking the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is not so easy. That Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was originally my treasure from my previous life. Even though it was refined by the Intercepting Sect and incorporated many techniques, I still have my own way of breaking the formation. Taking it back is just a piece of cake."

Wu Tian's words were full of confidence and arrogance.

Wutian's gaze swept over the group of protectors in the hall, and he said in a deep voice, "You shall all heed my decree. When the time is right, follow me into battle!"

All the Dharma protectors knelt on one knee and shouted in unison, "We will obey the Dharma Master's decree!"

The Chan and Ren sects, as the maintainers of order, and Buddhism, as the party about to benefit from this great eon, are all mobilizing all parties in the three realms to seize this once-in-a-millennium opportunity.

Both the Chan and Ren sects used their power to stabilize the order of the Three Realms, patching things up at every turn, while the attacking side used its power to destroy the order of the Three Realms. Conflict, chaos, and change occurred at this moment.

At this moment, during the decisive battle at Lion Camel Ridge, the world was in turmoil. Under the control of the Golden Spirit Mother, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation was fully awakened, radiating a terrifying aura that chilled even the Great Luo Golden Immortals.

This formation, guided by the laws of slaughter, successfully triggered the primal source of slaughter from the darkness.

In an instant, jet-black lightning bolts, like raging dragons, converged wildly within the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Each bolt was incredibly thick, seemingly capable of tearing the sky apart.

Lightning contains boundless destructive power; wherever it passes, space and even all laws shatter like broken glass, revealing shocking cracks.

At the same time, endless chaotic sword energy surged out from every corner of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, intertwining and converging to eventually form a sky-covering sword net.

Each chaotic sword aura exuded an aura of slaughtering all living beings, as if it had existed since the beginning of time.

The power of this chaotic sword energy, even in a single strike, was enough to easily kill a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Its terrifying power was simply beyond imagination.

Under the terrifying pressure of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, all three sects were too afraid to enter.

Although the Three Realms are in chaos at this moment, breaking the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is equivalent to winning. If the formation cannot be broken, the order of the Three Realms cannot be maintained.

Grand Master Xuandu, with a solemn expression, gave a command in a booming voice: "Set up the Eternal Array!"

With Xuandu's command, the five peerless treasures instantly illuminated the heavens and earth with divine light, which could be seen by all beings in the three realms. At this moment, even the heavens and earth could not bear the simultaneous appearance of the five treasures.

The Tai Chi diagram forms the foundation of the grand formation. When the Tai Chi diagram unfolds, the Yin and Yang energies circulate endlessly, resembling an endless vortex that frantically absorbs the surrounding origins of heaven and earth.

The black and white light intertwined, creating endless variations, as if demonstrating the laws governing the operation of all things in the universe, with the golden bridge connecting heaven and earth.

At the same time, the Pangu Banner appeared at the forefront, with the majestic figure of the great god Pangu creating the world appearing and disappearing on the banner. Wherever the energy blade passed, chaos shattered and the void trembled.

This is the blade of the great formation, like piecing together a war chariot. The Taiji diagram is the engine and the source of energy, while the Pangu Banner is the cannon.

The Linglong Pagoda emitted countless rays of dark yellow light, transforming into a layer of dark yellow armor. Runes shimmered on the pagoda's body, radiating a heavy aura.

It is like armor on this battlefield, indestructible.

The Vajra bracelet shone with a dazzling golden light of merit, like an indestructible furnace.

On the bracelet, the power of Vajra flows endlessly, capable of melting all things, and the indestructible array always maintains its peak state.

Finally, the Fantian Seal, bearing the supreme power of Mount Buzhou that suppressed heaven and earth, stood steadily within the great formation, making the entire formation even more stable and as solid as a rock.

These five treasures complement each other, forming an incomparably magnificent array that can withstand all calamities.

Grand Master Xuandu suddenly roared, his voice like thunder, resounding throughout heaven and earth: "Everyone, follow me to break the formation!"

At Xuandu's command, everyone used the Eternal Calamity Indestructible Formation to protect themselves and entered directly through the Immortal Execution Sword Gate under Yunxiao's control.

Upon seeing this, the Buddha immediately gave a solemn order: "Three great masters, use the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation to provide support from the outside."

The three monks responded in unison: "We will obey the Buddha's decree."

At that moment, the Buddha manifested a golden body a million feet tall, radiating brilliant light, like a blazing sun illuminating the entire world.

Sitting cross-legged on the twelve-petaled golden lotus, which radiated auspicious five-colored light, supporting the Buddha, they followed Grand Master Xuandu into the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.

As soon as everyone entered the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, endless sword energy surged forth like a raging tide.

These sword energies, imbued with chaotic energy, exuded terrifying killing intent, each possessing the power to destroy the world.

Grand Master Xuandu said solemnly, “In this great calamity, the sages will not appear, and we can no longer break the four gates of the formation together as in the past. Only by charging into the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and killing the one who controls the formation diagram can we break this great formation.”

Everyone naturally understood that if it were the Four Saints, they could naturally remove the swords from the four gates of the formation. However, without the Four Saints, it would be impossible to remove the swords, because the Saints were not afraid of the killing essence of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Only when all four sides acted together could the formation be successfully broken.

Now, without a sage, it is impossible to have all four sides take the sword at the same time. The only way to break the formation is to enter the great formation and kill the one who controls the formation diagram, which is the method to break the formation of the first Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.

There are only two ways to break the entire Zhuxian Sword Formation: either the formation diagram or the four swords.

When all the members of the three religions entered the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, this scene was like a storm that shook the heavens and the earth, instantly sweeping across the three realms.

The powerful beings from all sides of the Three Realms were all extremely shocked. If they were all unable to escape and perished in the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, then the Three Realms Calamity would be considered a victory for the Jie Sect and Yin Ziyu in this great calamity war.

Zhen Yuanzi frowned slightly and slowly said, "In the ancient times, almost all those who entered the formation perished. Entering the formation this time is truly too risky."

The Styx Ancestor chuckled, "Hmph, with five supreme treasures forming this great formation, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, though powerful, is difficult to break through. Perhaps it can keep them safe." The Queen Mother of the West shook her head and sighed, "In the ancient times, these same treasures were used, yet no one survived."

After reading it, Kunpeng said calmly, "This time it is a great formation comprehended by a sage. In the ancient times, everyone fought their own battles, so the situation was naturally different from before."

Looking at the demonic energy surging from the Three Realms, Zhen Yuanzi said, "I didn't expect that demonic energy would start appearing from the Three Realms again. Could it be that the demonic sect has not been wiped out?"

Daoist Styx frowned and said, "During the Dragon-Han Calamity, although Rahu died, the God-Slaying Spear and the World-Destroying Black Lotus disappeared. This demon is like my Blood God Child; how easy is it to truly exterminate it? Back then, these two treasures disappeared, and since all living beings have demons, it was very difficult to destroy them. Therefore, the Demonic Sect must be hiding in the Three Realms, and perhaps it is not impossible for it to emerge in the chaos!"

The Queen Mother of the West sighed and said, "The success or failure of this great calamity is still unclear. Let us observe the battle carefully."

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After Tathagata, Xuandu, and others stepped into the Zhuxian Sword Formation, the battlefield situation suddenly became complicated. It can be said that all the immortals of the Jie Sect have now been eliminated.

With a glint in his eyes, Randeng secretly plotted and said to Lu Ya, the Buddha of the Great Sun, "Buddha of the Great Sun, the current situation is delicate. Everyone in the Jie Sect is busy taking control of the four gates of the array diagram to deal with the Eternal Calamity Array. This is the perfect opportunity to quickly kill Bai Suzhen and the others. We must not miss it."

Lu Ya already harbored resentment towards Bai Suzhen and coveted the demon-summoning banner in Bai Suzhen's hand. Upon hearing what Randeng said, he could no longer restrain himself and nodded in agreement, saying, "What Randeng Ancient Buddha said is very true. This humble monk will go now."

Dipankara Buddha immediately said, "Great Sun Tathagata Buddha, please be careful. This humble monk will have the three great masters support us with the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation!"

The entire Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation and the Burning Lamp Formation are now considered reserves, in order to deal with emergencies.

Since Yin Ziyu has not yet appeared, Randeng has to be on guard and prepare for the entire Lingshan Ten Thousand Buddhas, because during the Great Tribulation, only by testing each other's trump cards step by step can they gradually lure out how the other party will make a move.

Therefore, when Tathagata, Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and several other treasures were all bet, it gave the opponent an opportunity to take a risk. Thus, Randeng was stationed in the central army to deal with any unexpected events.

At this moment, the Zhuxian Sword Formation was fraught with killing intent. Jinling Shengmu looked solemn and steadily controlled the formation diagram. Wudang Shengmu, Guiling Shengmu, Wuyun Xian, and Yunxiao Xianzi each wielded four swords, their sword energy crisscrossing, locked in a stalemate with the overwhelming Wanjie Bumo Formation.

Within the array space of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, chaotic sword energy frantically intertwined and converged, forming a sky-covering, sun-obscuring killing sword net that rushed towards the Eternal Calamity Indestructible Array.

Each chaotic sword aura carried an aura of world destruction, as if it could shatter and obliterate everything in the world.

At this moment, the sword net is like a torrential downpour, dense and fierce.

Sword energy weaved through the formation, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and poured down on the Eternal Calamity Formation with overwhelming force, attempting to destroy the formation instantly and turn everyone within it into dust.

However, faced with the frenzied attack of the chaotic sword energy, the Eternal Indestructible Array suddenly activated, releasing boundless power.

Within the formation, the Pangu Banner, using the Taiji diagram as its source of power, unleashed countless Qi Blades of Creation. These Qi Blades shimmered with golden light, resembling bolts of lightning tearing through the void.

Each blade of energy contained the power to create the world, as if the great god Pangu were swinging his giant axe once again to cleave the chaos apart.

The Qi-opening blade and the chaotic sword energy collided fiercely in mid-air, and in an instant, deafening roars erupted throughout the world.

The air blades and sword energy clashed and clashed, their light flashing. Although the chaotic sword energy was extremely fierce, the Qi-opening air blades released by the Eternal Calamity Indestructible Array were even more powerful.

Countless chaotic sword energies were shredded by the Heaven-Opening Blade, turning into dust and dissipating between heaven and earth.

Despite the overwhelming force of the chaotic sword energy, it was unable to break through the solid defense of the Eternal Calamity Indestructible Formation.

The Eternal Calamity Formation, like an unshakeable mountain, began to advance step by step while resisting the attacks.

With an unstoppable momentum, it exerted a powerful suppression on the Zhuxian Sword Formation. As the formation advanced, the pervasive chaotic energy seemed to be forcibly dissipated, and the space itself emitted mournful cries under the pressure of the formation.

"Continue to advance. All we need to do is reach the great formation and kill the one who controls it, and the great calamity will naturally end."

Meanwhile, Lu Ya saw that the Jie Sect members were fully engaged in resisting the Eternal Calamity Formation and had no time to spare, while Bai Suzhen was leading her troops to exterminate demons in Xiniu Hezhou. He felt that this was a golden opportunity.

Now, as long as Ziyu doesn't come out, no one at the Quasi-Saint level can stop him. Currently, Yunxiao and the others are all wielding the Four Swords and have no way to spare any attention.

Without further hesitation, the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha could no longer suppress his murderous intent and greed, and transformed into a colossal three-legged golden crow, ten thousand feet tall.

In the sky, a giant golden crow spread its wings and soared, its body ablaze with the true fire of the sun, like a sun rising again, carrying a world-destroying power, heading straight for Bai Suzhen's location.

When it arrived above Bai Suzhen, it was like a giant sun appearing, and it sneered: "Hmph, you're nothing but a white snake, yet you dare to covet the throne of the Demon Emperor. What wishful thinking! You demons, why don't you pay your respects to me!"

As the enormous sun arrived, Bai Suzhen slowly turned around, her gaze calm as she looked at Lu Ya, and sneered, "As the crown prince of the demon race, you betrayed your faith and sided with Buddhism, betraying the goddess Nuwa. Now you even dare to try to kill me and seize the Demon-Summoning Banner. You probably don't know that you've already fallen into a trap. Look at this."

After Bai Suzhen finished speaking, the Hunyuan Golden Bucket instantly appeared in her hand.

Lu Ya stared intently, his expression changed drastically, and he was stunned for a moment before exclaiming, "The Primordial Golden Cauldron, how could it be in your hands?"

Just then, Yunxiao's clear, cold voice drifted over: "You've been tricked. Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, activate!"

Before Yunxiao finished speaking, a massive Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation was instantly deployed, using the Hunyuan Golden Bucket as the array's core.

Yellow mist filled the formation, and turbid waves surged into the sky. Countless laws of the Great Dao intertwined and crisscrossed, forming an invisible cage that directly trapped Lu Ya within.

The Great Sun Tathagata Buddha looked up and his eyes widened in disbelief. He exclaimed, "Impossible! Aren't you in charge of the Immortal Execution Sword Sect? Why are you here?"

Lu Ya was extremely shocked. The Zhuxian Sword Formation was at a disadvantage, and the one in charge of the formation gate had to be a Quasi-Saint. If Yunxiao came, the Zhuxian Sword Formation would be unstable.

How did this cloud come about? How did it scheme against itself?

Yunxiao's expression was icy, and he snorted coldly, "If I didn't let you see me take charge of the Zhuxian Sword Sect, why would you risk coming here like this?"

Yunxiao's voice was like the cold wind of December, carrying endless chill and sarcasm, as well as a chilling killing intent. The two had a great karmic connection, and the cause and effect of the Investiture of the Gods had to be settled at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ya immediately understood the reason and said through gritted teeth, "So, you used Bai Suzhen and the Demon-Summoning Banner as bait to deliberately lure me here. You've gone to such lengths."

Yunxiao looked at the Great Sun Buddha and said, "Cause and effect are real. When you were plotting to kill my brother, you should have thought that this day would come."

At this moment, Ran Deng, who was in the distance, saw that Lu Ya had fallen for Yun Xiao's trap, and his expression changed drastically. He exclaimed, "Oh no! It's the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation! The Great Sun Tathagata Buddha has been tricked! Three great masters, quickly use the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation to break the formation!"

At the command of the lamp-burning monk, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation was activated in an instant. The huge swastika, carrying boundless Buddhist majesty, pressed down on the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation.

The two peerless formations collided instantly, producing a series of ear-piercing "sizzling" sounds. The Buddhist light and the baleful energy collided and intertwined, the two opposing forces creating a sizzling sound.

Looking again at the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha knew that life and death depended on this moment, and instantly his whole body was engulfed in rolling solar true fire. Solar true fire, which can burn all things, is also the most effective against innate evil energy.

The Great Sun Buddha attempted to use the true fire of the sun to burn away the endless innate impurities and evil energy within the formation.

However, Yunxiao firmly controlled the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, and the power within the formation surged forth like a raging tide, completely enveloping the Great Sun Buddha.

Faced with the fierce bombardment of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation, Yunxiao remained calm and fearless, constantly changing the hand seals in his hands to enhance the power of the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation.

Lu Ya was like a trapped beast at this moment. Although he fought desperately, he could not withstand the double pressure in the end.

Without any protective treasures, and under the constant erosion of innate malevolent energy and foul air, coupled with Yunxiao's all-out attack, the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha quickly could not hold on.

Yunxiao knew that he had to kill Lu Ya as quickly as possible, and then withstand the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation. As Yunxiao used all his divine powers, the divine fire on the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha gradually dimmed and his aura became weaker and weaker.

After some time, the three flowers on the top of the Great Sun Buddha were removed, greatly reducing his power.

"Lu Ya, you deserve this day for killing my brother. The Investiture of the Gods had nothing to do with you, yet you chose to become involved in the karma of the Three Realms, even though you were supposed to be a free immortal. This is your own fault!"

At this moment, the Great Sun Tathagata Buddha was filled with despair. He looked towards the direction of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Formation and roared angrily: "Bandeng, my death is all due to your bewitchment!"

Yunxiao snorted coldly: "I will settle the karma of Randeng myself. Today, let's settle the karma between you and me!"

Soon, Lu Ya's cultivation weakened, and he naturally could not withstand Yun Xiao, who easily killed him.

With Lu Ya's death, the last three-legged golden crow vanished completely, its true spirit drifting towards the Investiture of the Gods. At this moment, the Three Realms were instantly stunned, and Randeng was completely dumbfounded. (End of this chapter)