Primordial Era: I rule the great sect and command all immortals.

Chapter 123 The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is activated, and the Sage rides the barrier.

"Ziya, at the Jiepai Pass ahead, Daoist Duobao has already set up the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, which neither you nor I can break. You can set up a thatched hut and wait for the arrival of our master and the two sages from the Western Sect so that we can break the Immortal Slaughtering Formation together."

When Daoist Ran Deng learned that Daoist Duo Bao had set up a vicious formation, he was unwilling to easily attempt to break through this first killing formation in the primordial world. He directly ordered Jiang Ziya to settle the army outside "Jiepai Pass" and wait for further developments.

"Disciple will respectfully follow the teachings of Master Randeng."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya quickly arranged for people to build a reed shed.

The next day, after the Xiqi army withdrew, many eminent figures from the Chan Sect and the Western Sect went to see the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation".

This time, the Chan Sect members, including Daoist Randeng, Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Julusun, Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, Samantabhadra Zhenren, Cihang Daoist, Yuding Zhenren, Daoxing Tianzun, Lingbao Dafashi, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, and even Yunzhongzi, all came forward to observe this great formation.

Meanwhile, the Western religions also gathered, eager to see what this first killing formation of the primordial world looked like.

Finally, among the independent cultivators, Daoist Lu Ya shamelessly joined Xiqi's camp once again.

The "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation" is neither copper, iron, nor steel; it was once hidden beneath Mount Sumeru.

Without reversing Yin and Yang to refine, how can one lack the tempering of water and fire to sharpen one's edge? "Slaying Immortals" is advantageous; "Slaying Immortals" leads to death; "Trapping Immortals" brings forth red light everywhere; "Severing Immortals" is infinitely wondrous, staining the robes of even the greatest immortals with blood.

When the people from the Western Sect and the Chan Sect arrived in front of the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation," they saw a "Immortal Slaughtering Sword" hanging in the east, a "Immortal Slaughtering Sword" hanging in the south, a "Immortal Trapping Sword" hanging in the west, and a "Immortal Annihilation Sword" hanging in the north. There were gates and entrances in front of them, and the air was filled with murderous intent and a chilling wind.

For a moment, everyone who saw the first killing formation of the primordial world gasped in shock and fell silent, none daring to enter the formation to see its true nature.

"War and swords, how can one escape the calamity of slaying immortals? The demons of love and desire ignite a fire of ignorance. The Jade Void Palace invites disaster and calamity; the Heart-Piercing Lock reveals the truth of past mistakes. Relying solely on oneself will inevitably lead to ruin!"

Since obtaining the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation," Daoist Duobao was full of confidence. Now, seeing so many experts from the two sects inside the formation, yet none daring to explore it, he felt smug and couldn't help but compose a mocking song.

"Fellow Daoists, listen to the song that Duobao composed! Is he a kind person? Let us all return to our thatched huts and wait for our Master to arrive. He will then deal with this man."

Seeing that Daoist Duobao was so arrogant in relying on the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation", Daoist Ran Deng couldn't help but complain to the experts of the two sects on the left and right.

"Good! Let him be smug for a while. When the teacher comes, he'll be in for a world of hurt!"

Many masters from the Chan and Western sects nodded in agreement.

"Guang Chengzi, you despicable scoundrel, don't try to escape! I'll deal with you!"

Seeing that the masters of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect were about to retreat under the leadership of Daoist Ran Deng, Daoist Duobao leaped out from the "Slaying Immortals Sword Formation" with his sword, trying to stop Guang Chengzi.

"Taoist Duobao, you are no longer in your Biyou Palace, so you have no chance to win by sheer numbers. Since I have broken the precept against killing, I will kill you as well. As the saying goes, 'If Yama has decreed that someone will die at midnight, how can he let them live until dawn!'"

Seeing that Daoist Duobao was coming to attack, Guang Chengzi was not afraid. He brandished the "Male and Female Swords" in his hand to meet Daoist Duobao's attack.

Two peak Grand Luo Golden Immortals fought fiercely in front of numerous disciples from the three religions. After hundreds of rounds, Guang Chengzi unleashed the "Heaven-Turning Seal."

The Taoist Duobao was cornered by the "Male and Female Swords," but he didn't expect the situation behind him to be so dire. He couldn't dodge in time, and the "Heaven-Turning Seal" circled around behind him. Suddenly, it smashed into the back of the Taoist Duobao. With a "thud," a great force came from behind, and the Taoist Duobao's body went limp and he fell down. He saw the "Male and Female Swords" coming down towards his head.

Daoist Duobao was so frightened that his face turned pale. He rolled away and dodged, not daring to fight again. He even used his escape technique to flee back into the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation".

"Hahaha! This is the chief disciple of the Jie Sect!"

"Senior Brother Guang Chengzi truly possesses great magical power; he almost subdued this fellow!"

Upon seeing Duobao Daoren's disheveled escape, the immortals of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha! You flatter me."

Guang Chengzi chuckled smugly, "That fellow Duobao Daoist does have some skill. He survived my 'Heaven-Turning Seal' and was even able to get up and escape back to the 'Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation,' which is truly remarkable."

This time, Guang Chengzi finally vented his anger. Previously, on "Jin'ao Island," he had been chased around by hundreds of disciples of the Jie Sect, which made him extremely furious.

This time, in front of many immortals from the three religions, he severely taught the senior brother of the Jie Sect a lesson. How impressive was that?

As the senior disciple of the Chan Sect, he was a leading figure. If he were to win, it would naturally mean that the Chan Sect would overpower the Jie Sect, and the Yuqing Great Law would surpass the Shangqing Great Law!

Watching the triumphant departure of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect members, Daoist Duobao's face turned red. This time, it wasn't that his magical power was inferior to Guang Chengzi's; he had truly underestimated his opponents.

Previously, on Jin'ao Island, Guang Chengzi was fleeing everywhere. He thought Guang Chengzi was nothing special, and being overconfident, he didn't even use his innate spiritual treasure "Duobao Pagoda", which made him lose face in front of everyone.

At this moment, even many of the fellow disciples in the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation" dared not step forward to speak to Daoist Duobao. This senior brother was on the verge of exploding, and no one wanted to bear his thunderous wrath.

"Guang Chengzi! I want you dead!"

Seeing the strange looks from his fellow disciples, Daoist Duobao was furious, but he couldn't explain himself. He had indeed been knocked to the ground in front of everyone, and he couldn't fake it.

The Taoist Master Ran Deng and other eminent figures from both religions returned to Lupeng.

In a short while, celestial music and exotic fragrances wafted down from the sky.

The masters of the Chan Sect and the Western Sect, knowing that a sage had arrived, hurriedly stepped down from the thatched hut to greet him.

They saw the Primordial Celestial Venerable riding in the "Nine-Dragon Incense Chariot," slowly approaching from the horizon. Daoist Ran Deng and others hurriedly stepped forward to offer incense and guide the way, welcoming the Primordial Celestial Venerable onto the reed hut.

"We pay our respects to our teacher! May our teacher live a long and prosperous life!"

"All Buddhas of the Western Paradise pay homage to the Sage Yuqing, may the Sage live forever!"

The disciples of both religions dared not be negligent and stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Rise, all of you. The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is extremely dangerous today; you must be careful."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable casually gave an order, then closed his eyes and remained silent. The immortals dared not be careless and stood in two rows, motionless.

At noon, auspicious clouds appeared above the head of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, adorned with hanging pearl necklaces and countless golden flowers, shining brightly far and wide.

Seeing the auspicious clouds and golden flowers suddenly rise in the Xiqi region, Duobao Daoren knew that Yuanshi Tianzun had arrived. He was filled with fear and thought to himself, "Yuanshi has come in person. It seems that this formation must be arranged by my master personally."

Before long, the celestial music rang out again in mid-air.

A strange fragrance wafted through the air, and the Holy Mother Jinling, Holy Mother Guiling, Holy Mother Wudang, and many other immortals, large and small, attended to him. The Tongtian Sect Leader rode on the Kui Niu and arrived at the Immortal Slaughtering Formation.

When Daoist Duobao heard the celestial music coming from mid-air, he breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his teacher had arrived. He hurriedly stepped forward to greet him and welcomed Tongtian Jiaozhu into the formation, where he sat down on the Bagua Platform.

After the Tongtian Sect Leader sat down, auspicious clouds appeared above his head.

The auspicious cloud of the Tongtian Sect Master was different from that of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable. Three blue lotuses rose into the air and floated above the auspicious cloud, emitting a strange fragrance that calmed people's hearts. A blue cloud protected the entire formation, standing in opposition to the golden light of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.

When Yuanshi Tianzun saw that Tongtian Jiaozhu had also arrived, he said to the immortals, "The mortal world is not a place to linger. Line up and come with me to observe the formation."

"yes!"

The disciples followed Yuanshi Tianzun to the front of the formation. A bell rang from within the formation, and Tongtian Jiaozhu rode out on a Kui Niu.

The Master of Heaven bowed to the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and said, "Greetings, fellow Daoist!"

"Why did you set up this evil formation, my worthy brother? When we were discussing the 'Investiture of the Gods' in Zixiao Palace, we sealed it in front of everyone and established three categories: those with deep roots and good deeds will achieve the path of immortality; those with slightly lesser roots and good deeds will achieve the path of gods; and those with shallow roots and good deeds will achieve the path of humans, still subject to the cycle of reincarnation."

"Now, the Shang dynasty is wicked and its fate is sealed; the Zhou dynasty is benevolent and wise and is destined to rise. Don't you know this? Why do you go against the will of Heaven and obstruct Jiang Shang? You are going against the signs of Heaven."

The "Investiture of the Gods" should contain 365 righteous gods from the Eight Divisions, including those from the Three Mountains and Five Peaks. How can you go back on your word, my virtuous brother?

When Yuanshi Tianzun saw Tongtian Jiaozhu arrive, he immediately launched into a lecture, laying down several profound principles that left Tongtian Jiaozhu red-faced and unable to defend himself.

"Brother Dao, you don't need to ask me. Just ask Guang Chengzi, and you will know my true intentions."

The Tongtian Sect Leader had no choice but to speak, as he could not reason with the Primordial Heavenly Lord.

"How should we explain this?"

Yuanshi Tianzun turned to look at Guangchengzi. Guangchengzi dared not lie in front of the sage, so he recounted his trip to Biyou Palace.

"Guang Chengzi, you once scolded my disciples for not distinguishing right from wrong, for not knowing good from bad, and for teaching even birds and beasts indiscriminately, viewing them all as one. My master taught three kinds of friends in one lineage, and I am lumped together with birds and beasts; are you not of the same lineage as me, fellow Daoist?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader immediately retorted.

"Brother, don't blame Guangchengzi. In truth, your disciples have been acting recklessly, disregarding right and wrong, relying solely on their strength, behaving like beasts. Moreover, you, brother, have been indiscriminate in your acceptance of all disciples, which has led to them stirring up trouble and causing widespread suffering. How can you bear this!" Yuanshi Tianzun said again.

"According to what you say, fellow Daoist, it's only because your disciples are right that they can even scold me? Since you have no regard for brotherhood, I will set up this formation. Fellow Daoist, break this formation and we will see who is superior."

The leader of the Tongtian Sect was so angry that his face trembled, and he felt extremely disappointed in his second brother.

In his mind, the Investiture of the Gods was a minor matter. What truly angered him was his second brother's favoritism and allowing his disciples to insult him. He never expected that his second brother would show no remorse whatsoever and instead claim that it was his fault. How could he tolerate this?

"You want me to break the formation? That's not difficult. I'll come and see this formation myself."

On the side of Yuanshi Tianzun, seeing Tongtian Jiaozhu directly enter the formation and ignore his good advice, he couldn't help but feel angry.

Turning to the Daoist Ran Deng and the other immortals from both sects, he said, "You all wait here while I enter the formation to take a look."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable pointed his hand at the ground, and golden flowers bloomed on the ground. In an instant, ten thousand golden lotuses appeared, carrying the "Nine Dragons Incense Carriage" into the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation".

When the Tongtian Sect Leader saw the Primordial Heavenly Venerable enter the formation on the Bagua Platform, he raised his palm and unleashed a "Shangqing Divine Thunder". A red light appeared on the "Zhuxian Sword".

With a "whoosh," a sword light flashed, knocking one of the golden flowers off the top of Yuanshi Tianzun's head. Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly. He had just entered the formation and hadn't even made a move when a golden flower on his head was knocked off.

"Since you're resorting to such a vicious formation, brother, let me see what supernatural powers you've cultivated over the years!"

After his skin was stripped off, Yuanshi Tianzun took out the "Three Treasures Jade Ruyi" and pointed it at Tongtian Jiaozhu.

"Since you wish to experience my skills, then I will have a match with you, so that others will not know that I am using my formation to bully you."

The Master of the Heavenly Sect snorted coldly and stepped down from the Bagua Platform.

"It seems you're quite confident in your abilities these past years, my esteemed brother. Well then, I'll put you to the test!"

Enraged, Yuanshi Tianzun urged the "Nine Dragons Incense Chariot" to fly towards Tongtian Jiaozhu.

Tongtian Jiaozhu also rode on the Kui Niu and picked up the "Qingping Sword" to meet Yuanshi Tianzun.

In an instant, the two sages clashed within the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation".

The two sages made their moves seemingly effortless, yet in each seemingly casual exchange, the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation" was shaken, and spatial rifts appeared. The "Three Treasures Jade Ruyi" and the "Azure Lotus Sword" clashed, and even the aftershocks shattered the space into pieces.

This place is the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation". If one leaves this formation and comes to the outside world, the entire land will collapse, and the area within 100,000 li of "Jiepai Pass" will return to chaos.

The two saints clashed, and after only a short while, they realized that neither could gain the upper hand. Helpless, the Tongtian Sect Master could only point out a finger, triggering the "Slaying Immortal Sword," which unleashed a wisp of chaotic sword energy, extinguishing several of the golden lamps on the top of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable's head, and scattering countless golden flowers around it.

"Brother, your skills are truly impressive! I'll come back another day to learn from you!"

With the help of the "Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation", the Tongtian Sect Leader knew that he could not win and did not want to continue to embarrass himself, so he rode the "Nine Dragons Incense Chariot" and went out of the formation.

Seeing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader did not pursue, nor did he utter any sarcastic remarks. He was extremely disappointed, never expecting that since the beginning of time, even his own brothers would fight each other. He felt that life is unpredictable.

The immortals of the Chan Sect waited outside the formation. After their master entered the formation, the evil aura inside surged into the sky, and the red light shot straight up to the Thirty-Three Heavens. The earth-shattering sounds came from the formation from time to time. They were anxious, but dared not enter the formation to see. They could only wait patiently outside the formation.

After a long time, they finally saw their teacher emerge from the formation. The immortals were overjoyed, but when they saw that the Primordial Heavenly Venerable's face was extremely ugly, they knew that their teacher was not doing well in the formation. So they all lowered their heads and remained silent, pretending not to have seen anything.

"You will all come with me to the thatched hut first, and then we will discuss how to break the formation."

Without paying any attention to his disciples, Yuanshi Tianzun led the immortals away from the place and headed towards the reed hut.

Upon arriving at the thatched hut, Yuanshi Tianzun sat down and said, "That Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is the number one killing formation in the world. It was used by the Dao Ancestor and the Tongtian Sect Master to suppress the destiny of the world. Its power is indeed extraordinary. I have underestimated it too much."

(End of this chapter)