Forty-two lamps broke through the Red Water Formation
Meanwhile, Chi Jingzi obtained the Taiji Diagram and broke Yao Tianjun's Soul-Shattering Formation. Eight out of ten formations were destroyed, causing Wen Zhong great anxiety. He hurriedly summoned the two formation masters, Wang and the two Heavenly Lords. The Grand Tutor wept and said, "Unfortunately, I was ordered to lead the expedition, causing my fellow Daoists to suffer this innocent calamity. I have received the country's favor, and this is only right; but why have my fellow Daoists suffered such a terrible fate? How can Wen Zhong find peace in his heart!"
When Wang Bian, the master of the "Red Water Formation," saw this distress, he hurriedly left his old camp, set up the "Red Water Formation," and went straight to the tent, shouting, "Who among the disciples of Yuxu Sect dares to challenge my 'Red Water Formation'?" Nezha and Yang Jian, who were still on the tent reporting to Randeng and Lu Ya, heard that the "Red Water Formation" had been activated. Randeng had no choice but to lead his men down from the tent, with the disciples parting to let him in. Randeng went inside and saw that it was chaotic and unpredictable. Not daring to underestimate him, Randeng quickly retreated, shouting, "It's getting late. Let's fight again tomorrow." After saying this, he ignored Wang Bian and turned back to the Xiqi formation.
Although Wang Bian hated Randeng's shamelessness, he was helpless. After all, he had set up the formation himself, and since it was an inanimate object, no matter how powerful it was, he could not move it. He had no choice but to comply with the other party's orders.
That night, two Taoist priests came to Wen Zhong's camp. After greeting them, Wen Zhong asked, "May I ask where you two fellow Taoists have come from?"
The two men looked at each other and smiled, saying, "It's good that the Grand Tutor knows. Let me tell you: It's funny that the Grand Tutor asked about my home. My home was originally in Yanxia."
The saying "hidden fire and lightning in the eyebrows" is no idle talk; the saying "planting golden lotuses with one's own hands" is not self-praise.
I make a living with a three-foot-tall tung tree and a pot of fine wine.
Riding a dragon, I ventured far out to roam the vast sea; the night was long, and no one was there to appreciate the beauty of nature.
"We are Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao, recluses from Mount Wuyi. We brothers used to pass the time with a game of chess. Now we see that the old villain Ran Deng has gone too far, defying the will of Heaven, supporting the false and destroying the true. He is unaware of his own crimes, yet he relies on his strength to pursue us, and even used evil magic to kill our fellow Daoist Zhao Gongming. Therefore, we two have come to assist the Grand Tutor in eliminating this villain."
Wen Zhong was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly invited the two to sit down. Early the next morning, Wang Bian set up the battle formation again and spoke first, saying, "Randeng, it's still early today, so let's have a duel. Don't let people laugh at your Chan Sect for having no one to fight." It turned out that Wang Bian was afraid that Randeng would play some tricks again, so he spoke first to provoke Randeng and force him to fight.
Because he wasn't confident he could break the Red Water Formation, Ran Deng was about to decline, but Wang Bian spoke first, making him hesitant to say anything more. He simply said, "Fellow Daoist, it's not right for you to be involved in worldly affairs." With that, he took out the Qiankun Ruler and entered the Red Water Formation. Once inside, he found it just as gloomy and oppressive as yesterday, with nothing clearly visible. Ran Deng didn't dare to trespass, but he still didn't give up. He said to Wang Bian, "In judging situations, you support the false and destroy the true, unaware of Heaven's will. Why be so stubborn? Look at Zhao Gongming, who defied the times and now brought about his own demise. Eight or nine out of ten formations have already been broken, showing that Heaven has its own plan. Fellow Daoist, you are truly complete in your cultivation. Why not remove this Red Water Formation to act in accordance with Heaven and prevent worldly calamity?" Upon hearing this, Wang Bian flew into a rage, saying, "Ran Deng, you old thief, don't say another word! One day I will surely use you to appease my fellow disciples!"
He drew his sword and thrust it at Ran Deng, who cautiously engaged him in battle. After several dozen exchanges, Wang Bian, unable to subdue him, leaped onto the platform and hurled a gourd down. The gourd shattered, releasing a torrent of red water. Any drop that touched the body turned the limbs into blood. Ran Deng, though unaware of its power, remained cautious, daring not to touch it. Seeing the red water multiplying, he released his divine light to block it. However, the red water, upon contact with the divine light, evaporated like ice water hitting red-hot iron, its vapor constantly rising. Even Ran Deng was somewhat terrified. Although his protective divine light could block it, it dimmed with each touch of the red water. His magical power was limited, and the seemingly endless red water was ultimately unsustainable. To capture the enemy, one must first capture their leader; he had to kill Wang Bian first.
After thinking for a moment, Ran Deng released his Corpse-Slaying Incarnation. A flash of light appeared on Ran Deng's body, and a golden Taoist emerged, his face somber and somewhat deathly. This was the evil corpse that Ran Deng had slain with the Coffin Palace Lamp. The Coffin Taoist bowed to Ran Deng, who said, "I beg your help, fellow Daoist." The Coffin Taoist replied, "I am you, why should I ask?" With that, he took the Qiankun Corpse-Slaying King Bian that Ran Deng had handed him and attacked. When King Bian saw Ran Deng reveal his Corpse-Slaying Incarnation, he was startled, realizing that Ran Deng's cultivation was far superior to his own. He quickly unleashed his red water to forcefully attack the Coffin Taoist.
Seeing the approaching red water, the Coffin Daoist paid no heed. A flash of golden light emanated from his body, blocking the red water. The Coffin Daoist then struck Wang Tianjun with the Qiankun Ruler, which Wang Tianjun dared not meet and quickly dodged. The Coffin Daoist then released a flame towards Wang Tianjun, but Wang Tianjun was not afraid. He had known Bai Tianjun for a long time and had some understanding of fire control techniques, so he was not afraid of the fire released by the Coffin Daoist. However, upon contact, Wang Tianjun felt as if his primordial spirit was being burned by fire, experiencing excruciating pain. Wang Tianjun was shocked and hurriedly dodged. Upon looking inward, he saw that his primordial spirit had been severely weakened by the burning.
The Taoist priest laughed loudly and said, "My fire is no ordinary fire, neither heavenly fire nor Samadhi True Fire, but a fire of annihilation, which is specifically used to burn the primordial spirit and true soul. You still dare to take it head-on, it's truly laughable." Without waiting for Wang Tianjun's reaction, he struck him with the Qiankun Ruler again.
Just as Wang Tianjun was about to be robbed, a man shouted, "Old thief Ran Deng, look for a treasure!" It was Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao. Cao Bao took out a basin called the Treasure Gathering Basin. This treasure was an acquired spiritual treasure with twenty-three layers of restrictions. Cao Bao struck the Treasure Gathering Basin at the Qiankun Ruler. The Qiankun Ruler was shaken and fell into the formation. Lingjiu Daoist was shocked. The Qiankun Ruler had been with Ran Deng for many years and was very familiar with him. How could it be knocked down by a single impact today?
It turns out that this treasure and the Treasure-Dropping Coin are a pair. The Treasure-Dropping Coin can drop spiritual treasures, while the Treasure-Gathering Basin can collect spiritual objects. Their effects are similar, but one is innate and the other is acquired, so their effects are quite different.
The Treasure Basin could not originally contain the Universe Ruler, but it temporarily knocked it down. Before the Coffin Daoist could retrieve it, Xiao Sheng picked it up. The Coffin Daoist was furious and attacked Xiao Sheng with a finger of Annihilation Flame. Xiao Sheng cried out and quickly dodged. The two of them had been hiding in the formation and had seen the Coffin Daoist's methods. How could they dare to fight him again?
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