Meanwhile, the three sects into which the Three Pure Ones had been assigned were not so easy to deal with. Several disciples from the Slaughter, Annihilation, and Traps sects were also stationed there. Although the Three Pure Ones were incarnations of Laozi, they actually possessed little combat power, less than one-tenth of Laozi's strength. When they were assigned to the three sects, they suffered the same fate as Yuanshi Tianzun, being attacked by several disciples of the Intercepting Sect who used magic to vibrate their swords and unleash sword energy. The Three Pure Ones could not withstand it and were broken by the sword energy.
When the Three Pure Ones were defeated, Laozi roared angrily, used his flat cane to feint against Tongtian, and then retreated out of the Zhuxian Sword Formation. It was because the Three Pure Ones were defeated by the sword energy that Laozi's breathing became somewhat uneasy, and he dared not fight Tongtian again, so he retreated.
Seeing Laozi retreat, Tongtian hurried to the Zhuxian Gate. He saw Yuanshi immobilizing the Zhuxian Sword and about to take it down. Tongtian quickly unleashed a bolt of lightning, breaking the chaotic sword energy released by Yuanshi and freeing the Zhuxian Sword from its restraints. He then struck Yuanshi with another bolt of lightning, attempting to stop him from binding the Zhuxian Sword again.
When Yuanshi saw Tongtian arrive, he was somewhat surprised. Tongtian's attack was blocked by the golden lotus. At this moment, Laozi's voice came, telling him to retreat. Although Yuanshi was unwilling, he dared not stay. So he released a chaotic sword energy to attack Tongtian, and then withdrew and left the formation.
Seeing Yuanshi depart, Tongtian didn't pursue him. He laughed and went inside. The reason the Three Pure Ones had left earlier was also Tongtian's arrangement. Yesterday, he had fought with Laozi and suffered a loss, so Tongtian had secretly pondered this. Tongtian didn't know the Three Pure Ones' true nature. He was surprised to take a hit from Laozi, but it wasn't a big deal. Besides, he was a sage, and it didn't take long for him to realize that the Three Pure Ones were nothing but useless things, merely manifestations of primordial energy, nothing to fear. Today, seeing Laozi and Yuanshi arrive together, he secretly plotted to have his disciples of the Jie Sect lie in ambush within the formation. Once the Three Pure Ones left, he would activate the sword formation to break them. In fact, Tongtian had outmaneuvered Laozi.
Fifty-five Immortal Slaying Sword Formation (4)
Laozi suffered a loss in silence. After leaving the formation, he went to the reed hut. Just as he sat down, he saw that Yuanshi had also rushed out.
Yuanshi, somewhat angrily, said to Laozi from the reed hut, "Why did you suddenly leave, Senior Brother? The Immortal Slaughtering Formation was about to be broken by us, so why did you let Tongtian Yi Ma go?"
Lao Jun was annoyed and said angrily, "I underestimated Tongtian. I was ambushed by Tongtian, my incarnation was destroyed, and I suffered a loss, which is why I withdrew."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shi was surprised and quickly asked, "Senior Brother, are you alright?"
"It's nothing serious, he just needs to regulate his qi and rest quietly." This statement was actually false. Laozi used his own pure qi to refine the Three Pure Ones, each of whom was imbued with his own obsession. The Three Pure Ones were no different from the incarnations of his own obsessions. However, since they were newly refined, their incarnations were not very powerful. After being ambushed by Tongtian, the incarnations were destroyed, and his pure qi was also choked by the evil qi in the Immortal Slaughtering Formation. Laozi suffered a great loss from this attack.
When Pangu created the world, he died from exhaustion, and his primordial spirit was divided into three parts. Laozi received the largest share, occupying forty percent. After merging with the remaining pure energy from the creation, he transformed into Laozi. The remaining pure energy was also divided among Yuanshi and Tongtian. Laozi, a man of great talent and ambition, separated his own essence to refine the Three Pure Ones, entrusting them with his own obsessions to enhance his cultivation. However, today he was betrayed by Tongtian and his pure energy was lost. He truly suffered a great loss.
The Pure Qi Source was a rare and precious thing in the world, disappearing after the Three Pure Ones, with only Xuan Tian possessing some remaining. This Pure Qi Source wasn't something one could obtain upon creating the world. Several sages created their own realms for their own habitation, but none possessed Pure Qi Source. It was extremely rare; even if someone collected it during creation, it would be useless. Each realm was different, and even if a sage possessed some Pure Qi Source left over from their creation, it was useless, as it couldn't be used in the Primordial World. While these Pure Qi Sources might seem to share the same origin as the Pure Qi Source from Pangu's creation, they were actually different. The realms created by the sages were separate realms, belonging to two different countries, separate from the Primordial World. One cannot use one's own country's currency in another, so the sages didn't collect it during their creation.
Lao Jun's original essence has been damaged this time. If Xuan Tian were willing to give him his pure essence, then Lao Jun would be fine and would only need to adjust his breathing for a while. However, Xuan Tian would definitely not agree, so Lao Jun had to think of another way and rest quietly. It might take thousands of years, after all, even a saint cannot bear the damage to his original essence.
After hearing Laozi's words, Yuanshi said nothing more. Although he wanted to ask about the origins of the "Three Pure Ones," he didn't feel comfortable asking. Worried about the Zhuxian Sword Formation, he said, "Although Senior Brother is alright, when will this Zhuxian Sword Formation be broken? The Investiture of the Gods has already been established. If he is trapped here by Tongtian, it will delay the Investiture of the Gods, and we won't be able to explain it to our teacher."
Yuanshi didn't want to talk about his own Chan Sect affairs, so he said he was afraid of delaying the Investiture of the Gods. Laojun also understood his meaning, but now that his own origin was damaged, he was also in a bad mood. When he heard Yuanshi urging him, he was also unhappy, so he said, "Junior brother, please bring up your thoughts, and I will certainly consider them carefully."
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi was overjoyed, but he restrained himself and said, "I have long heard that although the two sages of the Western Sect are not as orthodox as Pangu of the East, they are still quite mysterious. Since the Investiture of the Gods is inevitable, we can ask them to come and help us break this formation."
Upon hearing this, Lao Jun fell silent, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Finally, he sighed and asked, "Junior brother, is there really no other way?"
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi felt a chill in his heart. Seeing Laojun's hesitation, he thought for a moment and then said, "I also know that it is difficult for you, Senior Brother. However, Tongtian, one of the Five Sages of the East, has committed evil and set up the Zhuxian Sword Formation. It cannot be broken without the gathering of four of the Sages. Originally, we could have broken it by gathering the other four Sages of the East, but Xuantian and Nuwa are on good terms with Tongtian. Even if we go to ask him, he may not agree."
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