Chapter 1940: Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation
Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation
"The severed trunk of the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree?"
Both Feng Yan and Xiang Chunan were startled.
Having come to the Kunlun Realm, they had naturally done some research on it beforehand and understood well what the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree meant to the realm.
The Sky-Connecting Divine Tree had once been the heavenly earthly spiritual root of the Kunlun Realm. It was precisely because of its existence that so many gods had been born in the realm throughout the ages.
Later, the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree was cut down, and the Kunlun Realm entered an era without gods, declining as a result.
It was not until Empress Chi Yao became a god that the Kunlun Realm began to revive.
If the Kunlun Realm could be given another hundred years of development, it would surely rise again, and its situation would be far better than it was now.
"Big Brother, are you saying that the trunk of the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree is inside Immortal Mechanism Mountain?" Feng Yan asked.
Zhang Ruochen nodded. "Yes, I discovered this secret many years ago, but I didn't have the strength to retrieve it back then. Earlier, I went to Immortal Mechanism Mountain to investigate the situation and found that the mountain had changed greatly from the past. The location of the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree's trunk had also shifted, now lying beneath that evil altar."
"In other words, to retrieve the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree's trunk, we must destroy that evil altar. However, if the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree reveals itself, all sides will likely want to fight over it, after all, it is the body of a powerful god." Feng Yan frowned slightly.
Similarly being a divine body, the value of the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree's trunk far exceeded that of the divine python corpse.
Especially since the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree itself carried so many legends; even gods would covet it.
Zhang Ruochen said, "The situation is now beyond our control. We can only adapt as things unfold. Don't worry too much—anyone who wants to obtain the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree's trunk will not find it easy."
"Big Brother, rest assured, I will definitely help you seize the Sky-Connecting Divine Tree's trunk. Whoever dares to come and snatch it will have to answer to me first." Xiang Chunan patted his chest.
Feng Yan also nodded. "Third Brother is right. The Sky-Connecting Divine Tree will surely be Big Brother's. No one can take it away."
Hearing this, Zhang Ruochen couldn't help but show a smile. Having two good brothers who were truly devoted to him was indeed a very fortunate thing.
He only hoped that tomorrow's assault on Immortal Mechanism Mountain would go smoothly. If the Death Altar could not be destroyed, no amount of planning would be of any use.
When a ray of light pierced the darkness, the silent northern domain camp suddenly became lively. Warships rose into the air one after another.
At the start of the new year, everything was renewed. The revival of the Kunlun Realm became even more intense, full of vitality, and the power of death was subtly suppressed.
It was precisely for this reason that Zhen Yuan and Xuan Po Tian had decided to launch the attack today.
"Set out."
With Xuan Lie Kong's command, dozens of warships shot out like dragons emerging from the sea, tearing through the clouds and heading straight for Immortal Mechanism Mountain.
On one of the warships, Zhang Ruochen stood at the bow, facing the wind. Ji Fanxin, Feng Yan, Xiang Chunan, and Pei Yutian stood beside him.
Having resolved a matter the night before, his mind was very calm, and his state had been adjusted to its best, allowing him to fully devote himself to the upcoming battle.
Directly ahead of the advancing warships stood towering sacred mountains. From a distance, they looked dreamlike, as if they might disappear at any moment.
"Rumble."
The formation covering Immortal Mechanism Mountain was triggered, causing the entire mountain to shake violently.
"Senior Brother Lu has made his move!" Zhang Ruochen murmured, his gaze fixed intently ahead.
The first and most crucial step in attacking Immortal Mechanism Mountain was for Lu Baiming to act, breaking the intricate formation that shrouded the mountain. Only then could the army enter and attack the eight camps of the Death Clan.
A golden thunderbolt suddenly fell from the sky, like a brilliant star crashing down.
"Boom."
The deathly aura covering Immortal Mechanism Mountain was forcibly shattered, scattering in all directions. Rays of golden sunlight poured down from the sky, like Buddha's light illuminating the world, seeking to purify all evil.
"Did it succeed?"
Seeing this, many cultivators from the Heavenly Court side couldn't help but show excitement.
If the formation of Immortal Mechanism Mountain could be torn apart so easily, it would greatly boost morale.
The vast deathly aura was indeed dispersed, but Immortal Mechanism Mountain itself remained unaffected. A five-colored light shield appeared, completely enveloping the mountain.
"Lu Baiming, I didn't expect you to come to the northern domain. But even if you make a move, you won't be able to break this Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation. Your attack this time will surely be in vain."
An extremely arrogant voice came from within the five-colored light shield.
Hearing this voice, Zhang Ruochen's expression changed slightly. "The former protective formation of the Immortal Mechanism Sect—the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation—hasn't been destroyed after all."
As the former number one power in the northern domain, the Immortal Mechanism Sect had an immensely deep foundation, and its protective formation was renowned.
Legend had it that once the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation was activated, no one could break through.
Zhang Ruochen had thought that after the Immortal Mechanism Sect's destruction, the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation would become history. He never expected it to reappear in the world now.
Undoubtedly, a formation saint master from the Death Clan must have stepped in to repair the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation, using it to resist the Heavenly Court's attack.
But even if a formation saint master had intervened, it would be impossible to fully restore the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation. Otherwise, Immortal Mechanism Mountain would have become an impregnable fortress, and no one could do anything about it.
"Ming Gu, since you're so confident, then watch carefully as I break the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation you've repaired."
Lu Baiming appeared, standing with his hands behind his back on the head of an ancient demonic dragon.
The ancient demonic dragon was enormous, hundreds of feet long, emitting a strong demonic aura, its power comparable to a Heaven-Connecting realm expert.
Only a formation genius like Lu Baiming, who appeared once in ten thousand years, could subdue such a powerful ancient remnant.
Within Immortal Mechanism Mountain, an altar emerged. Ming Gu, dressed in black, sat cross-legged on the altar, his gaze locked on Lu Baiming, a contemptuous smile in his eyes.
Both being formation earth masters, he had never really taken Lu Baiming seriously.
Especially since this was his home ground, giving him a full geographical advantage. Lu Baiming posed even less of a threat to him.
"I'd like to see how you break my Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation." Ming Gu sneered.
If he didn't even have this confidence, how could he dare call himself a formation earth master?
On the warship, Feng Yan took out the "Ten Clans of Hell Myriad Evils Record" and found the page with information about Ming Gu.
"Ming Gu, danger level nine, fifth son of Ming Hai Monarch, formation earth master, and also a divine disciple of the Destiny Temple."
Looking at the information recorded in the "Ten Clans of Hell Myriad Evils Record," Feng Yan's expression gradually turned serious.
Undoubtedly, if Ming Gu's martial arts cultivation was also extremely high, his danger level might reach ten.
Of course, the records in the "Ten Clans of Hell Myriad Evils Record" might already be outdated. No one could be sure how terrifying Ming Gu had become now.
Lu Baiming stood on the head of the ancient demonic dragon, his expression calm, completely unaffected by Ming Gu's words.
With a wave of his hand, one hundred and eight ancient formation flags flew out.
He released his powerful spiritual power, activating the one hundred and eight formation flags. Countless intricate formation patterns emerged from the flags, connecting with each other to form a net covering the five-colored light shield.
"Boom."
Brilliant sacred light shot into the sky, condensing into one hundred and eight sacred swords. These swords were all enormous, over a thousand feet tall, like sword-shaped sacred mountains piercing the sky.
The one hundred and eight sacred swords were arranged in a special formation, frantically absorbing the power of heaven and earth, as if they would drain all the power from this realm.
As they absorbed more and more power from heaven and earth, the one hundred and eight sacred swords became increasingly solid, their sharpness fully revealed.
Countless sword energies flew out from the sacred swords, striking the five-colored light shield.
Although the five-colored light shield was extremely sturdy, it was still shaken, and the combination of the five powers became somewhat unstable.
Ming Gu's expression changed slightly. He immediately acted, focusing on controlling the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation.
Four enormous phantom images of divine beasts appeared, stationed around Immortal Mechanism Mountain.
An Azure Dragon coiled in the east, emitting a vast wood attribute power.
A Vermilion Bird perched in the south, emitting a vast fire attribute power.
A White Tiger crouched in the west, emitting a vast metal attribute power.
A Black Tortoise coiled in the north, emitting a vast water attribute power.
The four divine beasts controlled the power of the four elements, combined with the power of the earth, forming the five elements. They merged and transformed, endlessly cycling.
To be able to arrange such an exquisite formation, the ancestors of the Immortal Mechanism Sect were truly remarkable, fully utilizing the environment of Immortal Mechanism Mountain.
To the east of Immortal Mechanism Mountain was a vast primeval forest, to the west a metal mine, to the south an active volcanic belt, and to the north a huge lake. The power of the five elements was extremely active.
Only in such an environment could the power of the Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation reach its peak.
Whether this environment was naturally formed or later modified was unknown.
"Roar."
The tiger's roar shook the forest.
The White Tiger swung its claws, sending golden light cutting through the void, attacking the one hundred and eight sacred swords.
The Four Symbols Locking Heaven Formation was not only defensive; its offensive power was also extremely terrifying.
"Clang."
Thirteen sacred swords trembled, with faint cracks appearing on their surfaces, but they were not destroyed.
"Hmm?"
Ming Gu frowned slightly.
Among the four divine beasts, the White Tiger was the master of slaughter, with the most terrifying offensive power. He had thought he could destroy some of the sacred swords in one blow, but he had failed.
He immediately manipulated the Vermilion Bird to attack.
The Vermilion Bird soared across the sky, its wings like two heavenly blades, even space seemed to be cut apart.
Ming Gu's target was still the sacred swords that the White Tiger had attacked earlier. He believed that with one more strike, those swords would surely break.
Lu Baiming was not flustered at all. He calmly controlled the formation.
The one hundred and eight sacred swords simultaneously bloomed with brilliant golden light, their positions rapidly shifting at an astonishing speed, while still maintaining the original formation.
"Boom."
The Vermilion Bird's divine wings collided with twelve sacred swords, but failed to cut them. Its movement came to an abrupt halt.
Countless mysterious patterns appeared on the surface of the twelve divine swords, and sharp sword energy burst forth, instantly cutting the Vermilion Bird into pieces.
Those pieces turned into wisps of flame, quickly flying back into the five-colored light shield, gathering together to reform the Vermilion Bird.
Since it was formed by the formation, as long as the formation was not broken, it could be endlessly reformed.
At this moment, the sword formation suddenly changed. Adjacent sacred swords merged with each other.
In the blink of an eye, the number of sacred swords decreased from one hundred and eight to fifty-four, and the formation changed accordingly.
The only thing that didn't change was that the sword formation still enveloped Immortal Mechanism Mountain, and the power it gathered had clearly become stronger. Each sacred sword appeared very real, like high-rank ten-thousand-pattern sacred artifacts, seemingly capable of cutting down stars with a single strike.
"What kind of formation is this?"
Ming Gu frowned deeply, a hint of worry beginning to emerge in his heart.