I Studied Abroad in the Modern Times-Chapter 516Book 2: : Having said that, the arrow turns into a rainbow
Vol 2 Chapter 516 Having said that, the arrow turns into a rainbow
In the Three Palaces, the high-ranking members of the Yun and Luo clans gathered together.
The Lu Clan members had followed Immortal Yun into Yuanzun Peak to control the Golden Sun Scorching Heaven Formation, leaving the Yun and Luo clans practically like abandoned children with no parents, having no choice but to huddle together for company.
When they saw Creation Daoist charge out from Haori Mountain and head straight for the Jiushan Realm, many cheered with excitement.
The one laughing the loudest was a Luo Clan disciple named Luo Qing, who had Nascent Soul cultivation. In recent years, because Yun Fan's cultivation had stagnated, this person had surpassed him, leading to subtle conflicts between them.
Yun Fan heard Luo Qing loudly declare: "Patriarch Creation is a Golden Immortal! With him taking action, the Jiushan Realm and Zheng Fa are bound to suffer a crushing defeat! The crisis facing our Haori Mountain will be immediately resolved."
As soon as these words were spoken, both the Yun and Luo clans voiced their agreement. The atmosphere in the hall became relaxed and buoyant, even more joyful than during a festival.
Even Yun Fan had to admit that he felt much more relaxed in his heart—the pressure Jiushan Sect had placed on Haori Mountain was simply too great.
Seeing that everyone agreed with him, Luo Qing glanced at Yun Fan with a strange tone: "This is good news for Haori Mountain, but for certain people, that's another story. Who knows what they're really thinking in their hearts."
Although his glance was fleeting, everyone in the hall had at least Nascent Soul cultivation—who wouldn't notice?
Yun Fan saw it particularly clearly and couldn't help feeling secretly angry. But when he saw the suspicious looks from everyone, he didn't know how to defend himself and could only tightly purse his lips.
"We were all deceived by that Zheng Fa as well."
A Yun Clan elder tried to smooth things over.
Luo Qing hadn't named anyone directly, but he added: "That Zheng Fa only knows how to play treacherous schemes. It's understandable that we fell for his tricks, but I'm afraid some people have received benefits from Zheng Fa and are leaning toward Jiushan Sect!"
Yun Fan secretly gritted his teeth but had nothing to say.
Thanks to Zheng Fa's guidance, he had advanced to Corpse Liberation stage and even became the master of Thousand Wonders Peak.
As long as Shi Nandang's identity remained unexposed, it was fine, but once exposed, his situation naturally became awkward.
That Yun Clan elder spoke again: "Worthy nephew, your words underestimate us too much. Although Zheng Fa disguised himself as Shi Nandang and infiltrated our Haori Mountain, giving out some small favors, we who belong to Haori Mountain understand his wolfish ambitions all too well. Our Haori Mountain and Jiushan Sect are sworn enemies, irreconcilable. The entire Yun Clan would never have anyone who bites the hand that feeds them..."
Before he could finish speaking, the situation in the sky underwent an earth-shattering change—Creation Daoist fled the Jiushan Realm in disarray, only to be slain by the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation in just two strikes.
In the Three Palaces, the previously relaxed and joyful atmosphere vanished completely. The entire palace became as silent, cold, and dead as a tomb.
Everyone stared blankly at the sky until the Heavenly River Army flew toward Haori Mountain—the very sword formation that had just annihilated Creation Daoist, killing a Golden Immortal as easily as slaughtering a pig, was heading straight for Haori Mountain!
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The Sword Dao Avatar led the Heavenly River Army in a frenzied charge.
Amid the howling wind, he could hear the panting of Yan Wushuang and others, knowing that killing Creation Daoist had drained these disciples tremendously—although most of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation's power came from the Four Slaying Immortal Swords and the formation diagram, these disciples' cultivation levels were ultimately too low. Dealing with a Golden Immortal like Creation Daoist had required them to fight with their lives on the line.
But Jiushan Sect couldn't stop, much less wait. They had to pull out the nail that was Haori Mountain first.
Although Haori Mountain's strength had diminished compared to before, its geographical location was extremely crucial—it sat right between the Four Mountains Sect and the Underworld. If exploited by others, it could completely cut off the connection between the Four Mountains Sect and the Nine Nether Emperor.
Thinking of that, he looked up toward the direction of the Underworld. The Nine Nether Emperor was also watching the Heavenly River Army, a smile in his eyes, looking very satisfied.
After all, he had been hunted by Creation Daoist in his early years with "no way to heaven and no door to earth," harboring deep-seated hatred. Now that Jiushan Sect had killed Creation Daoist, it could be considered avenging him.
The Sword Dao Avatar then looked toward Haori Mountain. The Haori Golden Summit shone brilliantly in all directions, with the massive city at its foot appearing majestic and imposing. But in the eyes of Jiushan Sect, this place was actually their vital point. One could even say that Jiushan Sect remained deeply mired in crisis.
Although the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation killing Creation Daoist had certainly established Jiushan Sect's prestige, it also gave the sect a relatively clear assessment of the sword formation's power—so clear it could almost be quantified. By the strictest, most conservative calculation, the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation was roughly equivalent to 2.7 Creation Daoists.
Speaking of which, they had to thank Creation Daoist, that great reference teacher, for providing valuable measurement data.
Specifically, one Creation was simple and straightforward for the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation.
If two Creations simultaneously attacked the Jiushan Realm, the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation could still trap them and slowly deal with them.
With three Creations, it could only trap them but not kill them. In fact, in a prolonged battle, there was even a risk of defeat due to Yan Wushuang and others' low cultivation levels.
With four Creations, the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation probably wouldn't last long.
Jiushan Sect's intelligence was limited, and they didn't know exactly how many Golden Immortals Leiyin Temple had. But when assessing enemies, it's better to overestimate—four really wasn't many.
If you added the two major forces of Yaochi and the demon race, it was hard to say the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation was absolutely foolproof.
Even with the addition of the Profound Earth Primordial Magnetism Array, it still couldn't block Leiyin Temple's Golden Immortals.
Speaking of which, after this extreme stress test, Jiushan Sect internally also quantified the power of the Profound Earth Primordial Magnetism Array—roughly equivalent to 0.5 Creations.
It was important to know that Creation Daoist hadn't been a Golden Immortal for long, at most one epoch, and he had been hiding every day, isolated and ignorant, without many artifacts. Among Golden Immortals, he was practically dragging up the rear. Therefore, converting the measurement unit to Leiyin Temple's Golden Immortals might actually mean devaluation.
The problem was, Jiushan Sect possessed a heavy treasure like the Hongmeng Purple Qi... To truly escape this crisis, they could only rely on the Nine Nether Emperor and the Underworld.
The sect's plan was simple: tightly cling to the Nine Nether Emperor's thigh and treat the Underworld as their great rear base.
They could retreat and defend—if enemies equivalent to four Creations came knocking, the entire Jiushan Realm could hide in the Underworld.
They could advance and attack—occasionally taking the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation out to kill people.
They could rest easy without worries!
The plan was good, with just one small problem: Haori Mountain was blocking the way.
Therefore, Zheng Fa himself was in the Jiushan Realm cleaning up the aftermath while simultaneously moving the Jiushan Realm toward the Underworld.
But the Heavenly River Army pressed on without rest, heading straight for Haori Mountain, precisely to cleave open this lifeline for the sect before Leiyin Temple and the others truly reacted.
Traveling day and night, Haori Mountain was now right before their eyes.
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"Having said that, Alliance Leader Zheng saved the lives of our Yun and Luo clans!" That Yun Clan elder suddenly changed his tone, glared at Luo Qing, and shouted coldly: "Without Alliance Leader Zheng, we would have long become food in the bellies of Gu Insects! Although we originate from Haori Mountain, we must still have a sense of shame and gratitude!"
"......"
"Moreover, you keep thinking about the enmity between Haori Mountain and Jiushan Sect, but what about Alliance Leader Zheng? Broad-minded, bearing no grudges, completely free of sectarian bias!" This Yun Clan elder's voice suddenly rose, "When he instructed nephew Yun Fan, he held nothing back!"
"He governed Haori Mountain even more diligently than the Lu Clan ever did!"
The Yun Clan elder patted his chest, appearing utterly sincere, saying: "Even if my fellow disciples think I'm biting the hand that feeds me, this old man must still speak justly... Alliance Leader Zheng's character and virtue—this old man has long admired them!"
Looking at the increasingly close Heavenly River Army, after a moment of silence, the Yun and Luo clan members in the Three Palaces spoke up one after another:
"These words are just!"
"You underestimate us too much—how could we be ungrateful people?"
"Alliance Leader Zheng, no, Patriarch Shi's earnest teachings, I have always kept them firmly in mind!"
Yun Fan observed everyone's words and actions, feeling like he was seeing the world in a new light.
But he also understood that Creation Daoist's death had stripped these fellow disciples of any confidence to resist Jiushan Sect.
And Zheng Fa's actions back at Haori Mountain had indeed softened most people's attitudes—to put it bluntly, many genuinely felt that Zheng Fa was better than the Lu Clan.
Even Luo Qing clicked his tongue a couple of times and fell silent.
Since everyone was a noble person who knew to repay kindness, they could now openly discuss surrender.
"Right now, the most troublesome thing is Patriarch Yun!" someone said, "Alliance Leader Zheng might not be someone who kills indiscriminately, but if Patriarch Yun stubbornly resists, that would be hard to say."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"I'm just afraid our Golden Sun Scorching Heaven Formation is too powerful..."
A Luo Clan disciple said with a worried expression.
This sounded wrong at first—who would complain about their own mountain protection formation being too strong?
But upon second thought, although it still sounded wrong, it was actually quite foresighted—if the Golden Sun Scorching Heaven Formation resisted too fiercely and injured Jiushan Sect's esteemed disciples, how would they handle the aftermath?
Who knew if Jiushan Sect would seek revenge?
"Those Lu Clan members have deep-seated hatred toward Jiushan Sect. I'm afraid Patriarch Yun might be misled!" one person said, "We can't be buried along with them!"
"Then what do you suggest we do?"
"The only plan now is to go to Yuanzun Peak and request an audience with the Holy Patriarch!"
"Who will go?"
Everyone's gaze naturally fell upon several Yun Clan elders and Yun Fan.
They were Immortal Yun's most trusted and closest confidants.
Yun Fan and the other elders exchanged glances. Looking at the increasingly close Heavenly River Army, they didn't delay, gritted their teeth, and headed toward the Golden Summit.
When the group reached the mountain peak, Yun Fan transmitted his voice into the mountain's core: "Yun Fan requests an audience with the Holy Patriarch!"
After a moment, the snow on the Golden Summit slowly parted to both sides, revealing the inverted Yuanzun Peak before them.
The group felt their spirits lift and flew into the cave, descending to the small pavilion on the mountainside. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Immortal Yun, holding the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, sat upright in the pavilion, surrounded by many Lu Clan members.
"What brings you here..."
"Holy Patriarch, Creation Daoist has been killed by the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation!"
"...I saw."
Immortal Yun's tone was complex, leaving Yun Fan and the others momentarily unable to decipher it.
He paused, looked at Yun Fan and the others, and asked: "Did you come to me because you have something to say?"
Yun Fan and the others hesitated. Although almost everyone in the Three Palaces wanted to surrender, saying such words before the Holy Patriarch was truly treasonous.
Moreover, with so many Lu Clan members around, many things became even harder to say aloud.
Immortal Yun glanced at them, seeming to be in a poor mood, and said: "If you have something to say, then... Who?"
He suddenly shouted coldly.
Yun Fan looked up in confusion and saw Immortal Yun staring fixedly behind his head. Was there someone behind him?
Cold sweat immediately broke out on his back, and he hurriedly turned around.
Behind him was a white speck of light resembling a firefly. This speck grew larger and larger, eventually transforming into a white lotus throne.
On the lotus throne was unmistakably the monk Bailian!
"Bailian? You're not dead?"
Bailian looked extremely weak, his voice feeble: "I was swallowed by Creation, but fortunately, I had a protective artifact bestowed by my master, which saved my life."
Saying this, Bailian let out a soft sigh: "That Creation was killed by the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation. Using the lotus throne for concealment, I found an opportunity to escape."
"Those who set up his sword formation aren't highly cultivated, and their escape techniques aren't as good as mine, which is why I could arrive here first."
Immortal Yun was silent for a moment, then asked: "Why didn't the Holy Monk return to Leiyin Temple?"
Bailian slowly shook his head and said: "It's too far."
It was indeed quite far.
The Jiushan Realm had been continuously moving toward the Underworld, getting farther and farther from the Western Continent but closer and closer to Haori Mountain. For Bailian to return to Leiyin Temple, he would have to traverse most of the Eastern Continent while also guarding against the Profound Earth Primordial Magnetism Array. Coming directly to Haori Mountain was simpler.
"But that Jiushan Sect is heading straight for our Haori Mountain."
Bailian smiled, actually showing some confidence: "I came precisely to help you."
"Help?"
"I heard from my master that this Golden Sun Scorching Heaven Formation can rival a Golden Immortal?"
Immortal Yun nodded in agreement, then added: "But even Creation Daoist fell in the Jiushan Realm..."
"There's still another Golden Immortal on Haori Mountain!"
"Another Golden Immortal..." Immortal Yun was momentarily stunned, then instinctively looked down toward the altar at the summit of Yuanzun Peak, "The Holy Patriarch?"
"Precisely, my master's Dharmakaya!" Bailian said with a smile, "Before I came, my master already transmitted to me the secret method to control this Primordial Dharmakaya. Although my cultivation is low and I cannot unleash the Dharmakaya's full power, it should still be comparable to an ordinary Golden Immortal."
Saying this, Bailian even gritted his teeth: "If it weren't for Creation's betrayal, how could the situation have come to this?"
Yun Fan completely understood Bailian's anger.
When he came to Haori Mountain, his preparations had actually been quite thorough, with the Primordial Demon Ancestor's Dharmakaya as his final trump card. Who would have thought that through a series of unexpected events, all his efforts would come to nothing, and now even Haori Mountain might not be safe.
Bailian continued: "I've observed that Slaying Immortal Sword Formation. Although it's powerful, it's not invincible. With the Golden Sun Scorching Heaven Formation and my master's Dharmakaya, we should be able to hold them off for a while."
"I'll also send word to Leiyin Temple, asking them to come support us."
"As long as we work together with one heart and coordinate with the reinforcements from our sect, we are bound to turn defeat into victory, even recapturing the Hongmeng Purple Qi!"
Only then did everyone understand that Bailian had come to Haori Mountain not just because it was closer, but also to atone for his mistakes by recapturing the purple qi.
As he spoke, his face showed a confident, must-succeed determination, clearly having thought everything through extremely thoroughly.
Immortal Yun's expression remained unchanged.
Yun Fan and the others lowered their heads.
The Heavenly Emperor body and others standing nearby blinked lightly but said nothing.
After a moment, Immortal Yun slowly nodded and said: "There's no time to lose. Please, Holy Monk, awaken the Holy Patriarch's Dharmakaya."
Bailian also knew the Heavenly River Army was right behind him and there was no time to delay. He directly rushed to the peak and cast formation spells at the Primordial Dharmakaya.
Immortal Yun looked up, his gaze piercing through the Haori Golden Summit as if looking at the Heavenly River Army drawing ever closer above the clouds.
He lowered his head and raised the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow.
Yun Fan opened his mouth, wanting to shout, but didn't dare.
The Golden Sun Scorching Heaven Formation activated, and Immortal Yun shot an arrow!
A red rainbow enveloped Yuanzun Peak, and no one could clearly see what happened.
As the light dissipated, Bailian slowly looked down at his own chest.
A long arrow had pierced through from his back, the arrowhead protruding from his chest.
On the arrowhead, golden-red flames slowly burned.
