txolops Chapter 2517 Three-legged Standing
Chapter 2517 Three-legged Standing
Chapter 2517 Three pillars
"After this battle, in this territory, the Horned Kingdom will be able to stand as one of the three powers alongside the Crimson Fusion Kingdom and the Shadow God Kingdom."
In mid-air, a cloud of spirits drifted slowly forward, and the three demons, Pan Cong, Xiao Yue, and Di Xing Gong, stood on the cloud.
It was Xiaoyue who spoke.
They are leading a large army, preparing to confront Du Zhenguo's army.
At the same time, the Jiaosheng Kingdom split its forces into three routes. The second route was led by Yu Ying, and the last route followed Yuan Zuo, who was disguised as Bai Ying'er. The three armies simultaneously resisted the attacks of the three immortal kingdoms.
These three immortal kingdoms are the three strongest kingdoms surrounding the Horned Beast Kingdom. Faced with the Horned Beast Kingdom's relentless pressure, they have no choice but to form an alliance and put up a last-ditch resistance. Once these three kingdoms are destroyed, the road ahead will be wide open, and no force will be able to stop the Horned Beast Kingdom's expansion. The next opponent will be the Shadow God Kingdom!
The three immortal kingdoms are quite powerful, and they have also gathered some allies, including the Shadow God Kingdom, which is the most important ally.
Not long ago, the Shadow God Kingdom quelled its internal and external troubles and was finally able to free up its resources to send troops to attack the Horned Kingdom. The three great immortal kingdoms had been eagerly awaiting this for many years. When they learned that the Shadow God Kingdom had already sent troops and would arrive soon, they were overjoyed, believing that they had gained strong support and had the strength to destroy the Horned Kingdom. So they took the initiative to send troops to attack the Horned Kingdom from three directions.
Little did they know, everything was within Yuanzu's calculations.
Pan Cong, the commander, stood at the source, gazing ahead and observing the enemy's situation. Upon hearing this, he snorted, "If it weren't for the fact that the sect leader prioritizes cultivation and is unwilling to leave the mountain, the mere Shadow God Kingdom could be destroyed with the flick of a wrist!"
They were unaware that the ruler of the Shadow God Kingdom had secretly pledged allegiance to Qin Sang, and assumed that the Shadow God Kingdom's frequent troubles were due to the secret control exerted by the Crimson Melt Kingdom, which had formed an alliance with the Horned Birth Kingdom through marriage.
Xiaoyue and Dixinggong exchanged a glance, wondering what this man had seen that seemed to have completely won over his master. They dared not question Qin Sang behind his back, and immediately echoed his words, though they couldn't help but harbor doubts.
If the only rivals of the Horned Kingdom are the Crimson Melt Kingdom and the Shadow God Kingdom, they believe that their lord will ultimately prevail. However, rumors suggest that the Crimson Melt Kingdom and the Shadow God Kingdom are both backed by the Five Kings of Zhu Qian.
As the three kings, including Dongjiao King, have been missing for longer and their chances of returning safely have become increasingly slim, the remaining five kings have become more and more involved in this territory. Among them, Chuxu King and Zhilian King, whose fiefdoms are adjacent to those of Dongjiao King and the other two kings, are the most eager. The other three kings will not sit idly by and watch Chuxu King and Zhilian King annex the three kings' estates, and they also want to get involved and stir things up.
As the fame of the Kingdom of Jiaosheng grew, all five kings of Zhu Qian sent envoys to the kingdom. However, they all acted arrogantly, each wanting to control the Kingdom of Jiaosheng and make it serve them.
Based on their understanding of their master, they would not be willing to be subordinate to anyone, and they would likely offend the Five Kings of Zhu Qian sooner or later. The Zhu Qian Dynasty would not sit idly by and watch a powerful immortal kingdom appear next to them.
They worried about the future of the Horned Kingdom, but they also understood that they could not control Qin Sang's will.
At this moment, golden clouds suddenly appeared in the void ahead, their light like golden lotuses, illuminating the world with a magnificent golden glow.
Pan Cong's gaze sharpened, and he ordered a halt to the advance. Then, the rosy clouds on the horizon surged like a tide, and countless real golden lotuses were born and bloomed. Ten thousand lotuses of different sizes formed a sea of lotuses, blocking the army's path.
The lotus sea floated in mid-air, its long roots swaying in the void, golden light permeating the air, yet utterly silent, which was quite eerie.
Pan Cong recalled that the Du Zhen Kingdom possessed a renowned Ten Thousand Lotus Killing Formation, which had shone brightly during the founding war. Due to the stable situation over the years, the Du Zhen Kingdom had kept this formation a secret. Pan Cong gazed at the sea of lotuses, sensing that this formation differed somewhat from the descriptions in the ancient texts. He suspected that through continuous refinement, the formation's power far surpassed that of the past.
Xiaoyue and Dixinggong, who were standing to the side, both looked at Pancong. After thinking for a moment, Pancong said in a deep voice, "Please summon the Thunder Tower!"
Leita is the Taoist altar.
Over the years, the Five Thunder Sect has built countless altars, but in order to conceal its true nature, it has never opened all of them or performed any rituals. Its previous victories on the battlefield were mostly achieved through direct confrontation, relying on top experts and powerful Taoist thunder magic to break through the enemy lines.
Now, facing three great immortal kingdoms simultaneously and aiming for a decisive victory, the power of the altar is needed. However, there's no need to unleash a massive thunder spell, nor is it necessary for Qin Sang to activate the purification altar.
What Pan Cong is doing now is simply mobilizing part of the altar in this location.
The various altars were already on high alert. Upon receiving the message, the masters of the altars ascended their platforms, performed rituals, and led their disciples in carrying out the rites.
At the same time, Pan Cong received a secret letter, the source of which was the Crimson Melt Kingdom. Upon seeing the contents of the letter, Pan Cong felt reassured and, with a command, personally led the Five Thunder Sect disciples to attack Lotus Sea.
Thunder rumbled over the battlefield.
Clusters of lightning burst forth within the Five Thunder Sect's battle formation. Over the years, the Five Thunder Sect disciples had experienced countless battles and were no longer what they used to be. The Five Thunder Formation was formed in an instant, with each element interlocking with the others. In the end, all the Five Thunder Formations together formed a magnificent Five Thunder Grand Formation, enveloping the entire battle formation.
'Rumble...'
Lightning flashed and thunder roared.
The figures of the Five Thunder Sect disciples were all submerged in the lightning. The lightning at the very center of the formation was thick as paste, with layers of silver light constantly spreading outward. The power of the lightning was astonishing, and its momentum was even greater than that of the Ten Thousand Lotus Killing Formation.
The Myriad Lotus Killing Array has finally undergone a new change. Killing intent bursts forth from the lotus flowers, transforming the previous silent scene into demonic lotuses capable of devouring living beings.
The Kingdom of Jiaosheng has been waging wars everywhere, and the details of the Five Thunder Formation have long been known to the enemy.
As soon as the Ten Thousand Lotus Killing Formation was activated, the lotus flowers shifted and flew toward the Five Thunder Formation. Before they even entered the formation, all the Five Thunder Sect disciples felt their energy flow was disrupted and felt an invisible pressure enveloping them. The Five Thunder Formation seemed to stagnate, as if the formation's core was blocked and the enemy had struck their vital spot!
As one side weakens while the other gains strength, the golden light within the Myriad Lotus Killing Formation surges like a tide, pushing the sea of lotuses forward in a mighty and overwhelming manner.
Amidst the lotus blossoms, a handsome and refined man with a confident and composed demeanor spoke to the woman beside him.
This person is none other than the ruler of the Duzhen Kingdom.
"I have long since seen through this Five Thunder Formation. The leader of the Five Thunder Sect is indeed extraordinary, having used such a simple formation to its fullest extent. But even if this person is a genius, it is impossible for him to develop any other variations! Princess Yuan, watch my methods. I will surely break this formation today!"
The woman covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes sparkling: "The formidable reputation of the Ten Thousand Lotus Killing Formation is already well-known to this princess. As long as the Five Thunder Formation is broken, the Five Thunder Sect will be nothing to fear. This princess will immediately lead her troops to charge ahead!"
As they spoke, Lei Guang and Lian Hai were already very close.
The man smiled smugly, about to say something more, when he was suddenly interrupted by an unusual clap of thunder. Then the two of them saw countless towering lightning pillars erupting from the Five Thunder Formation. These pillars contained immense lightning power, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, causing their smiles to freeze abruptly.
In the formation.
A thunder talisman floated in front of each Five Thunder Sect disciple. The talisman was engraved on some kind of spiritual jade. The spiritual jade shattered with a bang, shooting out a twisted beam of lightning. This beam of lightning seemed to be able to draw thunder power from the void, and then, carrying a powerful thunder force from an unknown source, it entered the bodies of the Five Thunder Sect disciples.
At this time, in various places, the disciples of the Five Thunder Sect, under the guidance of their altar masters, were chanting incantations and performing rituals at their respective altars.
The purpose of setting up the altar this time was not to kill the enemy from a distance. Before the troops went out, the Five Thunder Sect had refined a thunder talisman and given it to all the disciples who participated in the battle. By activating the thunder talisman, they could connect with the altar and obtain the power from the altar.
The King of Duzhen Kingdom was right. The Five Thunder Formation was indeed very simple, but what he thought was the ultimate transformation was only the first transformation of the Five Thunder Formation for the Dao Court. The altar had not yet truly shown its power!
In an instant, the power of thunder controlled by the Five Thunder Sect disciples increased significantly, the Five Thunder Formation became even more powerful, and the lightning shone brightly, causing the demon lotus that had charged in first to pale in comparison.
"kill!"
The disciples of the Five Thunder Sect roared in unison, greatly boosting their morale.
Countless bolts of lightning rained down on the lotus sea.
Seeing this, the King of Duzhen's expression changed slightly, and he quickly suppressed his smug smile. "This... I'm afraid we'll have to ask Princess Yuan for help..."
"It seems the leader of the Five Thunder Sect is even more powerful than His Majesty said. He has managed to use such a simple Five Thunder Formation to this extent," Princess Yuan seemed to be mocking the King of Duzhen Kingdom, but her expression was very serious, as if she were simply evaluating an enemy.
The King of Duzhen Kingdom was somewhat embarrassed and snorted, "This is definitely not something that a mere Five Thunder Formation could do. There must be something wrong with it! I suspect it's related to those strange thunder towers. Back then, Princess Yuan suddenly withdrew her troops, giving Jiaosheng Kingdom a chance to catch its breath. The number of thunder towers is now far greater than before."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, we anticipated this situation. The task of destroying the Thunder Tower is entrusted to us..."
Before Princess Yuan could finish speaking, a ray of light suddenly broke through the air and transformed into a small crane, landing in Princess Yuan's palm.
Her expression changed abruptly, becoming very strange.
"Where did this talisman come from?" The King of Duzhen suddenly had a bad feeling.
Princess Yuan gave a bitter smile. "Could it be that the Kingdom of Jiaosheng has been blessed by the heavens? Why do things always happen at times like this? I'm afraid I'll have to go back again. Just now, the Kingdom of Chirong suddenly launched a war without warning!"
"what?!"
The king of Duzhen Kingdom looked on in disbelief.
The last withdrawal was understandable, given the Shadow God Kingdom's domestic and foreign troubles, and the Horned Kingdom's reputation was not yet widespread, so it was not taken seriously by the Shadow God Kingdom.
Now that the Kingdom of Horned Blossom has the strength to threaten the Kingdom of Shadow God, if we continue to let it run rampant, given its momentum, even the Kingdom of Shadow God may not be able to suppress it.
This might be the last chance!
Is the Shadow God Kingdom going to keep missing opportunities and watch the Shadow God Kingdom grow into a powerful threat?
The reason they chose to continue trusting the Shadow God Kingdom was because it had resolved its internal problems and the external situation was gradually stabilizing. In particular, the Shadow God Kingdom's rival, the Crimson Fusion Kingdom, had only recently negotiated peace with the Shadow God Kingdom and was preparing for a ceasefire. Why would it suddenly turn against them and launch an undeclared war?
The ruler of Duzhen Kingdom could never have imagined that Chirong Kingdom and Yingshen Kingdom had long been subdued by Qin Sang. What was happening now was just a grand show put on by the three kingdoms for the other immortal kingdoms and the people of Jiaosheng Kingdom!
He was completely baffled and even suspected that it was false information spread by the Kingdom of Kakusho.
"Princess Yuan, don't panic. Perhaps things aren't so serious, and there's no rush to send reinforcements. If we wait until the Jiaosheng Kingdom becomes too powerful to deal with, it will be too late to regret it!" The King of Duzhen Kingdom pleaded with her, but Princess Yuan and the other powerful figures from the Shadow God Kingdom remained obstinate.
This situation was playing out simultaneously on two other battlefields.
Yu Ying and Qin Hou stood side by side, looking at the blood lake in front of them and the overwhelming stench of blood. Yu Ying said disdainfully, "It is said that Lingran Kingdom is strict in its governance. It is indeed true. They dare to practice the blood sacrifice method."
Strange roars echoed from the blood lake, and countless humanoid monsters writhed on its surface, their bodies covered in blood, a sight that chilled the soul.
Qin Hou said in a deep voice: "The mortals who were sacrificed were all ordinary people and those small clans that had no ability to resist."
"With so many people sacrificed, it seems the kings and nobles of Lingran Kingdom have seen the situation clearly and are ready to pledge allegiance to one side," Yu Ying nodded.
Having won the conquest of a nation, one can join the Shadow God Kingdom. If the Horned Kingdom defeats the Shadow God Kingdom again, surrendering to the Horned Kingdom is also acceptable.
The world is a place where unity, after a long period of division, tends to give way to division, and division, after a long period of unity. In such times, the wisest choice for a small country is to find a powerful patron.
In the cultivation world, immortal kingdoms are no different from mortal kingdoms. Kings, generals, and powerful families, even if their kingdoms are destroyed, simply change masters. Of the immortal kingdoms destroyed by the Horned Blossom Kingdom, very few were truly wiped out. Especially the Void Refinement experts, a few fled to distant lands, but most sought refuge with the Horned Blossom Kingdom, continuing to hold high positions and thrive, only now they have the Five Thunder Sect above them.
Meanwhile, Yuan Zuo, disguised as Bai Ying'er, sat comfortably in the imperial carriage. Seeing the sudden chaos behind the enemy lines, he smiled coldly. As the mastermind behind it all, how could he miss such a golden opportunity? He immediately ordered his army to launch a surprise attack.
All three battlefields witnessed thrilling battles, after which the kingdoms of Duzhen, Lingran, and Ying surrendered one after another.
Those who followed this great battle lamented that the Shadow God Kingdom had missed its last chance to destroy the Horned Kingdom, while marveling at the Horned Kingdom's extraordinary national fortune.
It's obvious to anyone with eyes that the Crimson Melt Kingdom and the Shadow God Kingdom are unlikely to stop fighting anytime soon, and the rise of the Horned Blossom Kingdom is a foregone conclusion. In the future, this region will be characterized by a three-way balance of power!
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Jingtan.
Before Qin Sang, spiritual flames flickered, and one after another, azure banners flew out from the fireballs. The flames gradually subsided, revealing the true form of the banners, which stood in mid-air.
More and more precious flags appeared, lined up in front of Qin Sang, eventually numbering as many as 49, forming a flag array in the void.
These precious flags were all crafted by Qin Sang himself.
His gaze shifted to the Cultivation Platform beside him. He raised his hand to grab it, pondered for a moment, and then cast a hand seal. The flag array rapidly spun around the Cultivation Platform. As the flag array rotated, a cyan vortex appeared in the void, eventually sucking the flag array and the Cultivation Platform into it, gradually disappearing into nothingness.
Qin Sang silently circulated his cultivation technique, and after a moment nodded. He had finally deduced a satisfactory spiritual array for the Nourishing Nature Platform. Through this array, the power of the Nourishing Nature Platform could be greatly enhanced, aiding his cultivation.
Unfortunately, Qin Sang's abilities cannot compare with those of the ancient Dao Court. The Nourishing Nature Platform of Wuji Academy can accommodate dozens of cultivators at the same time, but this formation can only accommodate two or three more people besides Qin Sang.
Qin Sang ordered Bai Ying'er to be summoned, and the master and disciple cultivated together using the Nourishing Nature Platform, making rapid progress.
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I thought I could write it down in the morning, so I didn't ask for leave, but I always overestimated myself.