"If it weren't for my Nine Heavens Tribulation Sword..."
"Ha, without my blood talisman..."
Qi Lan suddenly poured water over their heads: "Calm down for a bit." She turned and handed Rong Jiaojiao a box of mermaid pearls, "Apply to your face to remove scars."
The sound of bells could be heard in the distance, signaling that representatives from various factions had gathered again to discuss a permanent garrison plan.
Rong Jiaojiao brushed the pastry crumbs off her clothes and got up, but was stopped by Qing Xuanzi.
“Your injury has just healed.” He handed her a cloak embroidered with protective runes. “Don’t catch a cold.”
Rong Jiaojiao took it and said sweetly, "Thank you, Master!"
Qing Xuanzi patted her head. Ever since Rong Jiaojiao was injured, he hadn't dared to leave her side, fearing that she might do something to harm her health again.
Mo Bai walked over and said, "Let's go see what they've come up with."
For the past three months, Rong Jiaojiao has been recuperating. She has taken countless tonics, and her physical injuries have long since healed. However, her soul has been damaged and cannot recover in a short time.
Over the course of three months, the demonic main soul made unusual movements from time to time, as if it was constantly accumulating power and would attack the Demon Suppression Stele from time to time. Each time, it took more than a dozen Celestial Master level experts to suppress it. Therefore, apart from overseas forces, no one else left the Nine Dragons Demon Sealing Formation.
Meanwhile, the leaders of all parties have been thinking about countermeasures.
Han Yunshen sat in the main seat. When he saw the six people come in, he greeted them and said, "Please sit down and listen to the arrangements."
The six of them chose to sit down next to Leng Qianjue, and all looked at Han Yunshen, waiting for him to speak.
"Although the Nine Dragons Demon-Sealing Formation is complete, the main soul of the evil demon has not been destroyed." Han Yunshen's expression was solemn. He lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, and a beam of spiritual light projected the scene under the Demon-Suppressing Stele—deep in the dark earth veins, wisps of evil energy were still slowly gathering, like lurking venomous snakes, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.
“It’s drawing on the Yin energy from the earth’s veins, and each attack is stronger than the last,” Leng Qianjue said coldly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. “If left unchecked, it will surely make a comeback within a hundred years.”
Everyone fell silent.
For three months, they have been suppressing it in turn, but the power of the evil has not decreased but increased. If this continues, the spiritual veins will eventually be exhausted.
"So, we came up with a solution," Han Yunshen said slowly, "—to refine the earth's veins and block the source of the Yin energy."
"What?!" Leng Qianjue frowned. "The earth veins are the foundation of heaven and earth. Forcibly refining them will cause them to riot if we are not careful. At that time, the Nine Dragons Demon Sealing Formation will inevitably collapse. If the evil demon's main soul doesn't escape, then what's the point of us doing all this?"
“Therefore, we need someone who can act as a ‘medium’ to carry the power of heaven and earth to go in and refine it.” Han Yunshen’s gaze slowly fell on Rong Jiaojiao.
——
The air suddenly froze.
Mo Bai slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, saying in a cold voice, "You want her to go and die?!"
Jun Yuangui's sword was already three inches from its sheath, exuding a chilling killing intent: "Anyone who dares to touch her will have to ask my sword first!"
Qing Xuanzi was furious: "Fine, fine, my disciple almost lost his life for the sake of all living beings. He barely escaped with his life, and you're already eyeing him again."
His eyes were filled with raging anger: "If you want to take her life, you'll have to take mine first."
As he spoke, he had already activated his natal Yuan Chen Formation, looking as if he was ready to risk everything to take the others away at any moment.
Qi Lan's water curtain surged silently, Lin Xiaoman's fingertips had already formed green wood thorns, and Leng Qianjue's sword intent was ready to be unleashed.
The six people instantly stood in a row, protecting Rong Jiaojiao behind them, which warmed Rong Jiaojiao's heart. At least there were still a few people who genuinely cared for her.
"You've all misunderstood," said the Taoist Master Tianji. He sighed, "It's not that we're going to sacrifice our young friend Rong, but... only her 'Twelve Yuan Chen Body' can harmonize the earth's spiritual energy and prevent a backlash."
Jun Yuangui looked at his master in disbelief: "Master, who can guarantee that she can suppress it?"
Master Xuanji looked at his disciple and said, "When did you become so impatient? Can't you wait until we finish speaking?"
The six people were still eyeing everyone with predatory intent, while Rong Jiaojiao silently looked at the people blocking her way, her heart filled with complex emotions.
Being willing to accept something versus being forced to accept it are two completely different feelings.
Regarding the Demon-Suppressing Stele incident, she was recognized and acknowledged as the master by the main seal. If she had died while placing the Demon-Suppressing Stele, she would not have regretted it. However, now these people want to sacrifice themselves? No way.
She didn't believe that this was the only option in the entire cultivation world; they just thought she was easy to bully.
Leng Qianjue said coldly, "I had no idea that the various sects had already avoided my sect and devised such a countermeasure on their own."
The leaders of other sects waved their hands one after another, saying, "Our sect is unaware of this."
"Our faction was also unaware of this..."
Everyone expressed that they had no prior knowledge that Rong Jiaojiao was needed to refine the earth's veins.
Xuanji Daoist waved his hand: "This is what I deduced, and I haven't discussed it with other Daoist friends from other sects yet."
He glanced at the silent Rong Jiaojiao and said, "I just mentioned it to Alliance Leader Han yesterday, and this is what I'm bringing up for discussion with everyone."
Leng Qianjue didn't buy into his argument. The two had known each other for over two hundred years, and they knew each other's thoughts perfectly well.
Moreover, Han Yun Shen just said, "Listen to the next arrangements."
"Please calm down, everyone." Han Yunshen raised his hand to signal everyone to calm down, but his gaze remained on Rong Jiaojiao. "This is not something to be forced, but... Fellow Daoist Tianji's deduction shows that only the 'Twelve Yuan Chen Body' can harmonize the earth's veins and avoid backlash."
What a grand and righteous statement! These words were spoken in front of everyone. If Rong Jiaojiao doesn't agree now, and something happens in the future, the people of the Xuanxiu world won't remember everything Rong Jiaojiao did before. They will only think that she was unwilling to sacrifice herself, which caused them to suffer.
"Deduction?" Mo Bai sneered. "Did the Heavenly Mystery Daoist foresee the demons' premature resurgence? Did he foresee the damage to the Demon-Suppressing Stele? Now he wants Jiaojiao to take the risk, on what grounds?"
The Taoist Master Tianji sighed, "It is precisely because the deduction is flawed that we need to make adjustments. Young friend Rong has a special physique and resonates with heaven and earth. If she guides the refining process, we can use the power of heaven and earth to suppress evil spirits instead of risking our lives."
"Guidance?" Qing Xuanzi clenched his fist, veins bulging. "The earth's veins are in chaos. A slight mistake could lead to the destruction of both body and soul. Is this what you call 'guidance'?"
“Therefore, we have prepared the ‘Nine Revolutions Protective Spirit Array’.” Han Yunshen raised his hand, and a beam of spiritual light unfolded the array diagram. “This array can protect her primordial spirit from dissipation, and even if it fails, she can escape unscathed.”
Everyone fell silent; at that point, they would likely be crippled or killed.
Leng Qianjue said angrily, "So you've already prepared to force Jiaojiao? Otherwise, why would you even bring out the protective array?"
Xuanji Daoist and Han Yunshen were speechless. This was the countermeasure they had devised yesterday, but now that it had been laid bare so openly, the two leaders of the Xuan Cultivation World felt that they had lost face.
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