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Chapter 808 Omens of the Great Calamity, Offering Sacrifices to the Ancestral Master (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"It's temporarily... resolved..."

The tower spirit's voice grew weak, "But this is only the beginning... the true main force of the Heavenly Demon Clan is yet to come..."

The illusory figure gradually disappeared, as if it had never existed.

The Nascent Soul cultivators guarding each level returned to the main hall, all pale-faced, clearly having expended enormous energy.

"Thank you all for your help."

Li Yunjing paused for a moment, then bowed solemnly, saying, "If it weren't for everyone's concerted efforts today, a catastrophe would have been unavoidable."

"I never imagined that the extraterrestrial demons would actually break through the boundary..."

Huang Ze Zhenjun said with a wry smile, "It seems that 'Tianlan Star' is going to be in trouble."

The old monk clasped his hands together and said, "After I return, I will immediately report to the Great Compassionate Zen Master and make preparations as soon as possible."

The old man in the green robe nodded: "'Tai Xu Sword Sect' will also strengthen its defenses."

"Emperor Huangze proposed the formation of the 'Tianlan Alliance,' and I propose that the entire cultivation world, all sects, families, and rogue cultivators join us to jointly deal with the threat of extraterrestrial demons."

After a moment of contemplation, Li Yunjing suddenly said, "'The Tower of Ten Thousand Demons' can serve as the first line of defense."

He gained enormous benefits.

If they don't pay a price, these True Lords might not be satisfied, and might even have some bad intentions.

The Tower of Ten Thousand Demons became the first line of defense, and no one could voice any complaints.

As expected, everyone agreed with Li Yunjing's sensible decision.

After this battle, no one questioned Li Yunjing's strength and status anymore.

The young man from the "Heavenly Demon Sect" was deathly pale, clearly stunned by what he had just witnessed.

He silently retreated to a corner, not daring to make any further moves.

With the impending demonic calamity, the various demonic paths on "Tianlan Star" are under the greatest pressure.

The Heavenly Demons want to devour them and cultivate their demonic arts. Other systems on "Tianlan Star" are also wary of demonic sects like the "Heavenly Demon Sect" betraying humanity and joining the Heavenly Demon camp.

As everyone left with their varied expressions, Li Yunjing stood alone on the altar, his fingertips lightly tracing the star map.

The slowly closing void rift on the star map, like a hideous scar, serves as a reminder of the breathtaking battle that had just taken place.

"Senior Tower Spirit!"

He suddenly spoke softly into the empty hall, "Are you still there?"

A barely perceptible ripple appeared in the air, and the illusory figure of the old man reappeared, but was even more transparent than before, as if it might vanish at any moment.

"Young man... you did notice after all."

The tower spirit's voice was filled with deep weariness, "Just now, defeating that demon general has already exhausted the source power I have accumulated over 30,000 years."

"Senior, why have the extraterrestrial demons suddenly launched a large-scale invasion?"

Li Yunjing's expression was solemn: "Is this related to the turmoil of the Demon Abyss in ancient times?"

"This is a long story... In ancient times, the Heavenly Demon Clan once launched a large-scale invasion of this world, but was sealed in the rift between the two worlds by the 'True Lord of Ten Thousand Demons' at the cost of his life, using the power of the 'Ten Thousand Demon Tower'."

The tower spirit remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly.

He raised his hand and pointed, and an ancient scene appeared on the star map: a black-robed cultivator stood in the void, with a pagoda behind him radiating billions of rays of light, suppressing countless heavenly demons within it.

"However, as ten thousand years have passed, the seal has gradually weakened."

"The fluctuations you caused when you received the inheritance just now gave them an opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

The tower spirit said gravely, "What's even more troublesome is that it seems there's a being among the Heavenly Demon Clan who has surpassed the Immortal Realm..."

Li Yunjing's expression turned solemn: "Beyond the immortals?"

"good."

The tower spirit nodded. "The demon general we just saw was merely a vanguard. The real powerhouses are probably yet to come."

"Ugh……"

Li Yunjing sighed deeply.

Beings at the level of immortals and gods are simply beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators, aside from immortals and gods themselves.

The horror of the great calamity is beyond imagination.

He pondered for a moment, perhaps he should hold a full-scale sacrificial ceremony for the "Shenxiao Daozong" to pray to heaven, inform the ancestor, and ask the ancestor to manifest his power and suppress the demon.
This matter cannot be resolved by divine intervention as usual; possession alone is simply not enough to resolve this great crisis.

Even immortals and gods must descend to the mortal realm in their true form.

According to speculation, the great calamity is probably only seventy or eighty years away.

Li Yunjing's time is running out.

After everyone left, the tower spirit dissipated, and the main hall returned to silence.

Li Yunjing closed his eyes and concentrated, carefully comprehending the mysterious connection he had established with the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower".

This ancient magic tower seemed to have become an extension of his body, and every layer of restrictions and every array point within the tower was clearly reflected in his mind.

Once he was familiar with the "Tower of Ten Thousand Demons," Li Yunjing didn't delay any longer and had an idea.

The star map on the altar swirled, and a portal of light slowly opened before him, revealing a familiar scene of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" behind it.

He took a step forward, and when he looked back, he was already standing on the main peak of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

The mountains are majestic and the sea of ​​clouds is churning, a stark contrast to the eerie and demonic atmosphere of the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower".

"Supreme Master!"

The disciples guarding the formation greeted them with delight, "You're back!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, his expression as calm as ever, as if he had just gone on a journey rather than just experienced a thrilling battle concerning the survival of the cultivation world.

"Pass down the order: immediately close the mountain gate and activate all restrictions of the sect's protective array."

"All Supreme Elders, Elders, and True Disciples, gather in the 'Divine Firmament Hall' after one incense stick's time, for an important announcement."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority, clearly reaching the ears of the disciples guarding the mountain, and also spreading throughout the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" through the mountain-protecting formation.

The disciple's heart tightened, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately bowed, accepted the order, and transformed into a streak of light to deliver the message.

An hour later, in the solemn and majestic "Shenxiao Hall" in the core area of ​​the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

All the elders above the Nascent Soul stage, as well as the true disciples and Golden Core elders of the sect, have arrived and are lined up on both sides of the main hall.

The faces of the crowd were filled with doubt and solemnity.

It had been a long time since the sect had convened all its high-ranking members so urgently, especially since the sect leader had just returned from the infamous "Ten Thousand Demon Tower" secret realm.

Li Yunjing sat high on the cloud bed at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over the assembled sect elites below.

Without much small talk, he began to speak directly, his voice deep and resonant, succinctly recounting everything that had happened within the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower," including the extraterrestrial demons' attack on the seal, the terror of the demon general, and the tower spirit's prophecy about the great calamity.

The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone's face turned deathly pale, their eyes filled with disbelief and deep horror.

Extraterrestrial demon?

An existence surpassing even immortals?
A great calamity seventy or eighty years from now?

These messages exploded in their minds like thunderclaps, leaving them dizzy and disoriented.

They originally thought the sect leader was just going to explore an ancient ruin, but who would have thought that he would bring back such terrible news that concerns the survival of the entire cultivation world and even the entire world.

"The severity of the situation far exceeds any crisis we have faced in the past."

Li Yunjing's voice broke the silence, "When the nest is overturned, how can the eggs remain intact? This is not just a matter for my sect or school, but a calamity for the entire 'Tianlan Star,' and even for all living beings in this world."

"However, the power of the Heavenly Demon is too great for human beings to resist alone."

"Although we are cultivators who defy the heavens, we still feel insignificant in the face of this great calamity."

He paused briefly, his gaze sharpening, and continued, "The only hope now is for the ancestral masters of the upper realm to have mercy on all living beings and descend to earth in divine intervention!"

Upon hearing this, the audience was initially stunned, but then their eyes lit up with hope!
Yup!

Their "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is not a small, remote sect without a foundation, but a large sect with a long history and the protection of its ancestor in the upper realm!
However, the method of invoking gods and saints has extremely high requirements and will never be used except when the sect is on the verge of extinction. Moreover, whether it can succeed depends entirely on the will of the founder.

"The Sect Leader is wise!"

An elderly elder with white hair and beard stepped forward excitedly, saying, "Only by praying to the ancestral master to manifest his divine power can this calamity be resolved!"

"Please, Your Excellency, preside over the ceremony!" the crowd echoed in unison, their expressions both excited and solemn.

"Good! Prepare immediately for the 'Nine-Nine Profound Ritual Ceremony'!"

Seeing that everyone was of one mind, Li Yunjing no longer hesitated and said in a deep voice, "We shall offer sacrifices to Heaven with the highest honors, communicate with the celestial realm, and invite the decree of the Ancestral Master!"

The entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" instantly began operating efficiently.

All disciples, whether inner or outer sect, mobilized.

Some went to the storeroom to collect the prepared sacrificial animals, spiritual fruits, and celestial wines; others went to the purification room to bathe, change clothes, fast, and quiet their minds; the array masters of the "Seven Star Palace" began to inscribe massive sacrificial array patterns throughout the main peak; and the talisman masters meticulously drew golden talismans that connected with the upper realm...

In just one month, everything was ready.

At the summit of Shenxiao Peak, a massive altar built along the mountainside has already taken shape.

The altar is made of white jade, inlaid with spirit stones, and engraved with countless ancient and mysterious runes. Banners flutter around it, embroidered with the cloud and thunder emblem of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and many ancient divine scripts.

In the center of the altar, an incense table was set up, displaying various offerings, with wisps of smoke rising, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Led by Li Yunjing, all the Supreme Elders, Elders, and disciples, dressed in the most solemn robes, stood solemnly below the altar according to their seniority and cultivation level. There was not a sound, except for the mountain wind whistling and blowing their robes.

Li Yunjing stood at the very front of the altar, took a deep breath, and his face was extremely solemn.

He straightened his clothes, stepped forward, and lit three sticks of "Tongxuan Jingshen Incense" as thick as a child's arm.

The cigarette smoke rose straight up, condensing without dissipating, reaching into the sky.

The time has come, the auspicious hour has arrived!
Facing the altar, Li Yunjing held a whisk in his hand and spoke in a clear, resonant voice, imbued with supreme magical power, piercing the clouds and echoing throughout the heavens and earth:
"I respectfully address Heaven and Earth, the Sun, Moon, and Stars;"

"I hereby report to the ancestral masters of the Divine Firmament and all the immortals and immortals of the Mysterious Gate;"

"Disciple Li Yunjing, as the current head of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' now leads all disciples of the sect in offering incense, candles, and sacrificial offerings to the Holy Ancestor of the Upper Realm."

His voice was heavy with sorrow as he recounted the breaking of the Heavenly Demon's seal and the impending calamity, his words earnest and filled with worry:

"...Now the calamity of demons is coming, the common people are in dire straits, the world is in danger of collapsing, and the people are suffering terribly."

"Our magical power is meager and we are no match for the might of the Heavenly Demon. We are filled with fear and trembling, and our hearts are burning with rage!"

"I humbly beg the Ancestral Master to have mercy, to take pity on the suffering of all living beings, to see the sincerity of your disciple, to issue a decree, to manifest your divine power in the mortal realm, to turn the tide, and to save all sentient beings!"

"Disciple Li Yunjing bows twice in reverence!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunjing knelt down first, performing the grand ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows.

After that, all the Supreme Elders, Elders, and disciples knelt down in unison, forming a dense, dark mass, and shouted in unison:

"We humbly beseech the Ancestral Master to manifest his divine power!"

"We humbly beseech the Ancestral Master to manifest his divine power!"

The sound waves converged, soaring straight to the heavens, carrying the wishes and prayers of the entire sect, merging into the wisps of incense smoke, piercing through the void, and reaching the upper realm.

The smoke grew thicker, and the runes on the altar lit up one by one, emitting a soft yet vast light.

The entire altar was enveloped in an indescribable aura of solemnity and holiness.

Everyone held their breath, anxiously looking up at the sky, hoping for a miracle.

Time passed slowly, and the clouds in the sky seemed to drift by without any apparent change.

Just as some people began to feel uneasy, something strange happened.

"Crash!"

High above, a dazzling celestial light of indescribable color suddenly pierced through the clouds, as if a hole had been torn in the sky, shining directly onto the altar!
A vast, majestic, benevolent, and supreme will that transcended the limits of this world slowly descended, accompanied by celestial light.

Amidst the celestial light, a blurry yet majestic figure could be vaguely seen, its body radiating Daoist energy, seemingly containing the ultimate truth of the universe's birth and death.

A peaceful yet supremely majestic voice resounded directly in everyone's heart:
"I am aware of your request."

"The matter of the demonic calamity concerns the lives of hundreds of millions of people; how can we sit idly by?"

"Don't worry, things will be arranged."

As soon as he finished speaking, the imposing figure slightly raised his hand, and a seven-colored stream of light containing supreme Daoist charm shot out from the immortal light and entered Li Yunjing's brow.

Then, the celestial light slowly receded, and the majestic figure gradually faded away, eventually disappearing completely.

The sky returned to normal, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

But the vast aura remaining on the altar, and the stream of information containing infinite mysteries that appeared in Li Yunjing's mind, clearly told everyone...

The sacrificial ceremony was a success!
The patriarch not only issued a decree, but also bestowed the lineage!
"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Ancestral Master!"

Li Yunjing was the first to kowtow, his voice filled with excitement and piety.

"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Ancestral Master!"

All the disciples shouted in unison, and many of them were already in tears.

The manifestation of the patriarch signifies that the sect and all living beings are saved!

Li Yunjing slowly stood up, sensing the information bestowed by the patriarch in his mind, his eyes flashing with enlightenment and shock.

This is not just a decree, but a complete inheritance on how to mobilize the true power of the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower" and combine it with the supreme thunder magic of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" to construct the "Nine Heavens Demon-Controlling Immortal Array"!

And... a clear indication that the higher realms are about to take action!

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and turned to the crowd. His voice regained its usual composure, but carried an unprecedented confidence:
"Everyone, the Patriarch has manifested his divine power, and the decree has been issued!"

"Although the great calamity is fierce, my 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' has already received guidance from our patriarch!"

"From this moment forward, the entire sect shall, in accordance with the ancestral master's decree, practice the 'Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Formation'! Once the immortal formation is complete, even if the heavenly demons attack, our sect will still have the strength to fight back!"

"I will obey the sect leader's decree!"

The crowd responded in unison, their morale soaring.

Hope has arrived; though the gloom has not yet dissipated, the road ahead is bright.

This sacrifice really worked! The great figures of the celestial realm have not forgotten their disciples and descendants in the mortal world!

The sacrificial ceremony ended hastily.

Li Yunjing did not interact with the group of Supreme Elders, but returned to his residence in the "Divine Firmament Cloud Palace".

At this moment, he had no interest in dealing with anyone else.

He felt an indescribable shock as he sensed the vast and boundless inherited information in his mind.

The ingenuity of the "Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Array" far exceeds imagination. It uses the Ten Thousand Demon Tower as the array eye and the stars of the heavens as the guide to gather the power of the divine thunder of the nine heavens, forming an unparalleled immortal array that can rival immortal and god-level beings!

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged on the cloud bed, his eyes slightly closed, his mind completely immersed in the vast inherited information.

The profound mystery of the "Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Array" far surpasses any array he has ever known before. Every array pattern contains the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, and every change is in harmony with the movement of the stars in the celestial sphere.

"I see……"

He muttered to himself, his fingertips unconsciously tracing lines in the air, sparking streaks of lightning, "Using the 'Ten Thousand Demon Tower' as a foundation, drawing upon the power of the celestial stars, and transforming the divine lightning of the Nine Heavens into power..."

As his comprehension deepened, countless fine electric snakes began to appear around him, and a rich aura of thunder filled the air.

The entire quiet room seemed to have turned into a thunder pool; if it weren't for the array that isolated it, the entire sect would probably have been alerted long ago.

The lightning traces left by his fingertips gradually solidified, transforming into miniature array patterns that floated in the air.

These array patterns were initially scattered, like stars in the sky, but as his understanding of the "Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Array" deepened, the array patterns spontaneously flowed along a certain profound trajectory...

"This formation is too profound."

Li Yunjing opened his eyes, lightning patterns flashing in them. "Although the demonic resentment suppressed inside the tower is fierce, it can be transformed into 'yin evil spiritual power' to drive the lightning magic under the operation of the immortal array, forming a yin-yang cycle with the 'yang power' of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder... This kind of design that turns decay into magic is truly worthy of being the legacy of the ancestral master of the upper realm!"

With a thought, a three-dimensional phantom of the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower" appeared deep within his sea of ​​consciousness, with every restriction and crack on the nine levels of the tower clearly visible.

According to the tradition, he needs to set up "lightning array plates" on each of the nine levels inside the tower, connecting the tower body with the corresponding positions of the stars in the celestial sphere.

The first layer corresponds to the "Greedy Wolf Star," which attracts the "Broken Army Thunder"; the second layer corresponds to the "Giant Gate Star," which attracts the "Literary Star Thunder"... up to the ninth layer, which corresponds to the "Purple Star," which attracts the "Emperor Thunder."

Nine layers of lightning power stacked upon each other, eventually converging at the top of the tower to form a "lightning barrier" that could cover the entire "Tianlan Star".

"But the 'Ten Thousand Demon Tower' is now under the public eye. If we rashly enter the tower to set up the array, it will inevitably arouse suspicion."

Li Yunjing frowned slightly.

Although he had previously designated the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower" as the "first line of defense," various sects still coveted this ancient demon tower, especially forces such as the "Huangze Dynasty" and the "Taixu Sword Sect," who were undoubtedly secretly monitoring the situation inside the tower.

If he enters the tower alone for a long time, it may cause rumors of him "monopolizing the opportunity," damaging the trust within the newly established "Tianlan Alliance."

(End of this chapter)