The eighteen armies simultaneously received orders to attack the vassal states of Xiqi. Caught off guard, the various vassal states were conquered one after another. With the help of the immortals of the Jie Sect, passing through the pass was as easy as taking candy from a baby. This was Li Daoyi's blitzkrieg.

With elite troops and the immortals of the Jie Sect, abandoning the ancient ideas of warfare, they launched a surprise attack. In just seven days, except for the troops left behind at Sishui Pass, the remaining seventeen troops had advanced into the Xiqi Fudi.

The armies in Xiqi City and Sishui Pass received the battle report almost simultaneously, and both were shocked.

"What? They've sent troops to attack other vassal states and are already approaching Xiqi City?" Nangong Shi asked incredulously.

"Yes, Commander, we can't hold them off at all. Most of our men are here. We can't defend our homes. Many vassal states have already been breached," a weary soldier wailed.

"Immortal, look." Nangong Shi hurriedly handed the battle report to Guang Chengzi.

Guang Chengzi took it and frowned as he looked up at Sishui Pass across the street.

"What a brilliant delaying tactic! They've stalled us, and then sent in other troops. What a clever scheme!" Guang Chengzi sighed.

"Senior brother, what should we do now? Why don't we go and provide support? We should be able to make it in time," said Master Yuding.

“No, if we go, we will definitely be defeated one by one. Don’t forget, we don’t have as many people as the Jie Sect,” Guang Chengzi said.

"Listen carefully, everyone. This is a battle between the Chan and Jie factions. Our first task is to break through the Sishui Pass before us. I presume most of their people have already left. I will find a way to hold off the rest," Guang Chengzi said. Although there were many Quasi-Saints on the other side, he possessed a magical artifact bestowed upon him by the Primordial Beginning, which could lure these people to the outer heavens.

"Swish swish..."

Just then, several more figures flew in from the sky.

Guang Chengzi's face immediately lit up with joy.

The newcomers were none other than Daoist Ran Deng, the Antarctic Immortal, and Xuan Du, a disciple of the Human Sect.

"Senior Brother Ran Deng, Junior Brother Nanji, you've arrived," Guang Chengzi said happily.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Xuandu." Then everyone bowed to Grand Master Xuandu.

In this way, the Chan Sect now has four quasi-saints.

"No need for such formalities," Xuan Du said with a smile.

“We all heard what you just said. Very good. Among all the brothers, only you understand military strategy and warfare. We will listen to whatever you want to do,” Ran Deng said.

"Okay, thank you, senior brother."

"Over there, if I'm not mistaken, besides Duobao, Wudang, Guiling, Jinling, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao should all be there," Guangchengzi said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Chan Sect gasped in astonishment. There were actually seven Quasi-Saints. No wonder they were the number one sect.

"Hmph, apart from Duobao, the others are not worth worrying about," Randeng said coldly.

"Don't underestimate those people. The Third Holy Mother and the Three Immortals of Sanxiao are all protected by formations, so they are no ordinary people," Xuandu said.

“That’s right. It’s best not to give them a chance to form a formation. We just need to delay a few people, and once the battle below is over, everything will be settled.” Guang Chengzi nodded.

“In that case, you can leave Duobao to me. As for the other six, you four can hold them off,” Xuandu said confidently.

Ran Deng glanced at the group, pondered for a moment, and then nodded. This was indeed the only way. It was impossible to defeat several quasi-saints quickly; the only option was to stall.

“Junior Brother Yu Ding, Yang Jian,” Guang Chengzi said, turning around.

"Yes," the master and apprentice replied quickly.

"After we distract them, it's up to you."

"Yes, senior brother."

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

"General Nangong, the garrison at Sishui Pass must have been greatly reduced by now. You must strive to capture it as soon as possible, and don't be afraid of sacrifices," Guang Chengzi said to Nangong Shi, his tone carrying a hint of threat.

“Why should the immortal doubt our abilities? Our Xiqi army will fight without fear of death,” said Boyi Kao, his brow furrowed.

Nangong Shi gently pulled Boyi Kao behind him and bowed deeply to Guang Chengzi and the others.

"As you command," Nangong Shi replied.

Guang Chengzi nodded. As the former imperial tutor of the human race, he had never taken the people of Xiqi seriously.

"Senior brother." Guang Chengzi looked at Randeng.

Ran Deng nodded, then took flight, his body slowly drifting towards Sishui Pass.

"call out..."

Just then, Daoist Duobao flew out from inside Sishui Pass.

"So it's Brother Randeng." The two met in the air, and Duobao smiled kindly.

"I really underestimated you. You creatures born from moisture and eggs actually know about battle formations," Ran Deng said coldly.

Duobao's expression immediately darkened. As a member of the Jie Sect, the idea of ​​being born from a wet egg was not only an insult to his fellow disciples who were of different kinds, but also an insult to the entire Jie Sect.

"Enough with the nonsense. Our seventeen armies have already taken action. The destruction of Xiqi is only a matter of time. Why don't you just admit defeat? I can make the decision to let the people of the Chan Sect leave safely," Duobao said.

"Hahaha, Duobao, you haven't even become a saint yet, and you're already so arrogant." Randeng laughed loudly, then waved his hand, and Guangchengzi and the others flew over from behind him.

"Hmph..." Duobao did the same, and with a wave of his hand, six Quasi-Saints instantly appeared behind him.

“I didn’t expect you to be here too, Xuandu.” Duobao said to Grand Master Xuandu.

"It's been almost three thousand years since we last clashed, Duobao, do you dare to fight from beyond the heavens?" Xuandu laughed.

"Senior brother!" Wudang called out hurriedly from behind, shaking his head at Duobao.

"What, scared? Don't forget, there are only four of us," Ran Deng sneered.

At this moment, Randeng was overjoyed because he sensed that there were very few cultivators in Sishui Pass.

Duobao gave the four of them a deep look, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, you really are a villain. However, I will grant your wish. Let's fight. I want to see if you can actually take Sishui Pass," Duobao said.

At this moment, Xuandu suddenly frowned. Duobao had agreed too readily, but he could not sense any other quasi-saints inside Sishui Pass.

"A battle beyond the heavens." After saying this, Duobao transformed into a rainbow of light and flew into the sky. The other six followed closely behind, acting very openly and honestly, without any fear that these people would try to cheat and sneak attack Sishui Pass.

"Let's go." Ran Deng glanced at Sishui Pass and said. Naturally, he didn't dare to do something so shameful in public. He also transformed into a rainbow and flew into the sky.

With the disappearance of several quasi-saints, the Xiqi army sounded the horn of attack.

"Waaah..."

Hundreds of thousands of troops surged toward Sishui Pass like a herd of wild horses unleashed.

"Swish swish..."

The disciples of the Chan Sect also rushed towards Sishui Pass.

“Guard…”

Li Jing's voice rang out from inside Sishui Pass.

Immediately afterwards, hundreds of Jiejiao cultivators flew out of Sishui Pass to meet the incoming Chanjiao group.

"Rumble..."

Thunder rumbled across the sky, and magical treasures filled the air.

Arrows rained down on the ground, but the Xiqi army was too large. Since Sishui Pass only had more than 20,000 men, the arrow rain was not as fierce as before.

Just as the ladders of the Xiqi army reached the city wall, several figures suddenly flew out from inside Sishui Pass. They were Xuan Tianzong, Dan Chenzi, Nezha, and Shen Gongbao.

The siege ladders were instantly shattered, and the few men were incredibly powerful, causing the Xiqi army to be slaughtered and forced to retreat.

"This is outrageous!" Jade Cauldron Immortal, Red Essence Child, and the others in the sky saw the situation below and thought to themselves that it was despicable that the other side had actually hidden cultivators.

"Yang Jian, lead the third-generation disciples down there," Yu Ding shouted.

"yes."

Yang Jian quickly responded, glanced back, and saw dozens of third-generation disciples fly out from the crowd and follow him downwards.

"Leave that three-eyed guy to me," Nezha said excitedly. He used his three heads and six arms to meet Yang Jian.

The others also tacitly refrained from stopping Nezha, and instead rushed towards Dan Chenzi and the other two.

"Shen Gongbao, you traitor!" Taiyi Zhenren roared as he flew in from afar. He had just arrived and was furious upon seeing Shen Gongbao.

"roar..."

Just then, a series of angry roars suddenly erupted from inside Sishui Pass, followed by countless figures rushing out from within the pass.

"What?" Master Yuding was immediately shocked.

"Oh no, it's a demon race!" a disciple of the Chan Sect shouted.

"Hahaha, didn't expect that, did you?" a voice came from the air.

“Demon, demon, demon saint,” Yu Ding murmured.

Several powerful auras appeared in the air; they were Bai Ze, Jiu Ying, Ji Meng, and Shang Yang.

The members of the Chan Sect, who were still engaged in a fierce battle, retreated one after another. The members of the Jie Sect did not pursue them and flew back to their own side.

"Bai Ze, what do you mean?" Yu Ding asked in a deep voice.

"What? You're not allowing us demons to participate?" Bai Ze asked innocently.

"You..." Master Yu Ding was speechless.

Then, looking up at the sky, they saw thunder rumbling from beyond the heavens, indicating that several quasi-saints were already locked in a fierce battle.

"Stop looking, no one can save you today," Bai Ze laughed.

"You dare to lay a hand on me?" Yu Ding roared.

"Why wouldn't I dare? Don't thank me, that Investiture of the Gods list is probably very suitable for you, hahaha." Bai Ze laughed loudly.

“You…you…don’t forget that we have a sage behind us,” Yu Ding said.

"Is that so? Tsk tsk, how terrifying. So what? Under the great calamity, no one can escape it. Even if you all die, it is your due to the calamity, and even the saints have nothing to say." Jiuying sneered cruelly.

"Everyone be careful!" Chi Jingzi's pupils shrank as he shouted.

The disciples of the Chan Sect gathered together.

"Please turn around, baby."

Just then, a voice rang out above everyone's heads.

Before anyone could react, a flash of cold light appeared.

"call out..."

"Get out of the way!" Yang Jian's nephritis bulge on his forehead snapped open instantly. He shouted casually and quickly retreated to the side.

"brush..."

The white crane boy beside him was caught off guard and the cold light grazed his neck. His body swayed and his head fell off his neck.

"White Crane." Yu Ding's eyes widened in shock.

Everyone on the Chan Sect's side was stunned. The White Crane Boy, one of the best among the third-generation disciples, was gone just like that.

At this moment, a figure slowly appeared. It was Lu Ya, who was holding a purple-white gourd in his hand. It was the Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

"Welcome, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Several demon saints bowed to Lu Ya.

"Lu Ya..." Upon hearing this, the members of the Chan Sect retreated as if avoiding a ghost. This was Lu Ya Daoist, who was known as invincible below the level of a saint. They hadn't even existed when he became famous.