Chapter 55: Cloud Break
Before him was Jingyunpo, a powerful restriction distorting the external environment. Such an obvious restriction could not be easily broken because the ancient alchemist who set it up was too skillful.
Ancient restrictions haven't reached the level of a small array disk capable of containing a vast array. Those who can set them must be deeply versed in the great Dao of Heaven and Earth, able to use some spiritual object to directly redirect the flow of spiritual energy in a certain area, thus creating a naturally occurring, alien space to act as a barrier. Therefore, each individual's method of setting restrictions differs, and the expense of excavating ruins with a team of elite personnel is immense. In other states, the only way to cultivate the Heavenly Dao is for those who seek opportunity and venture into it on their own, ultimately taking countless years to master the art.
The Zang Yao Sect does not spare human lives, but the high-level disciples cultivated with resources must die with value. Therefore, they have developed a method of using a large number of low-level human lives to directly transform resentful spirits into spiritual energy to impact the ancient forbidden area and create chaos, thereby forcing the rules of heaven and earth to intervene forcibly, and finally pulling the alien space back to heaven and earth to make the ban disappear.
However, sometimes they encountered restrictions that were too vast to be breached directly, such as the fallen remains of the former Tan Tai Lian. After calculation, it was determined that forcible breach would require the sacrifice of 10,000 disciples above the mid-stage Jindan stage. Ultimately, the sect rejected this plan, instead repeatedly sacrificing small teams to chip away at the breach. Only a small portion of the exploration had been completed, and to this day, the exploration remains incomplete.
Jingyun Po was obviously a similar large restriction, but it was not as strong as the Tan Tai Lian. Its wide range alone was enough to give people a headache. However, compared to the Tan Tai Lian large restriction, this restriction was obviously more troublesome.
After the advance team sacrificed their lives, they found that with their sacrifice, the formation could not be broken unless 100,000 Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection disciples were sacrificed at the same time to ignore the layout and break the formation. However, even Zang Yaozong could not easily consume such a large number of disciples of the same realm.
The second plan was to emulate the Tan Tai Lotus Restriction, not completely breaking the barrier, but instead carving a hole, using human lives to gain understanding of the interior, and then slowly conquering it. However, this plan was abandoned after repeated trials. Unlike the Tan Tai Lotus Restriction, the Jingyun Po Restriction served no other purpose beyond protecting the space. This restriction would slowly erode any living creatures within, from their memories to their bodies, ultimately becoming part of the forest and flowers. Those who emerged from the opening carved by the advance team would also completely lose their memories due to the internal issues. Even soul-searching techniques would be unable to reveal them clearly.
Therefore, the advance team proposed a third plan: first, have a small group enter the area to explore the core of the formation, then gradually narrow the area by sacrificing a thousand Foundation Establishment disciples. It was estimated that only three thousand people would be needed to find the exact location of the core. Then, at the low cost of a thousand human sacrifices, the entire restriction would be unlocked. This way, exploring the ruins would be worry-free.
"Everyone disembark and count the supplies. The twelve teams will regroup and rest on the spot. The outer disciples will be reorganized into seven teams."
All spirit ships except the tower ships were reclaimed, and a large number of outer disciples were organized into teams in the open space. After Lin Ying and others launched an attack but were all killed, these disciples were completely desperate and no one resisted anymore.
Luo Xuanyi and Ren Xiaqi followed the inner disciples down to the boat. The group's acting leader was none other than Qi Mingzhe. He proudly walked at the front, occupying a position directly behind Jingyunpo. He drew sixteen Jinggu flags from his sleeves and tossed them into the open air. The flags immediately scattered and vanished into the air. As Qi Mingzhe's hands formed hand gestures, a small town rose from the ground, and the bustling sound of recruiting people filled the air.
Yingshan Town is engraved on the town gate. The young boys and girls coming and going have lively faces and look outside curiously. Even the moss growing on the bluestone slabs on the ground looks so lifelike.
Luo Xuanyi's eyes swept over the shops filled with goods and the towering restaurants. She even caught the eye of a waiter at a teahouse, who immediately threw away the rag in his hand and greeted him loudly. She was surprised to find that the people and things inside were completely unpretentious.
Everyone's gazes were fixed on Qi Mingzhe, making him extremely proud. Lu Kewei, who was beside him, immediately started to flatter him. He opened his mouth in surprise, and his voice became even more servile. "Brother Qi, isn't this the Jinggu Banner that was newly refined by the Supreme Lord Bei Lian? They say there are only four of them, and even the elders said there was only one!"
The younger brother standing on the other side immediately followed suit and boasted: "Brother Lu, you don't know, for such a precious thing, Brother Qi only asked Elder Wen a word, and the elder directly gave him the Jinggu Banner! Unlike that guy surnamed Hu, who said he was a direct disciple, who would even look him in the eye? Haha!"
Qi Mingzhe was even more proud. He couldn't bring himself to say it, but he also felt that he was more respected than the elder's other direct disciple, Hu Yuelang. He laughed a few times and saw Hu Yuelang, who was leading another team, also looking over. He patted Lu Kewei's arm pretentiously and smiled at Hu Yuelang, "Brother, these people are talking nonsense. Master always treats everyone equally. It's just that there's only one item, and I asked for it first. If you had asked first, Master would have given it to you."
Hu Yuelang was different from Qi Mingzhe who was dressed in a red robe. He wore an ordinary gray robe and looked no different from an outer sect disciple. His face had turned yellow and black due to long-term missions outside, and he picked up his two long and thin beards lightly and elegantly.
He smiled at Qi Mingzhe but didn't reply. A group of gray-robed men behind him glared indignantly at Qi Mingzhe and his followers, but fell silent at Hu Yuelang's gesture.
Lu Kewei laughed heartily, pointing at them and shouting, "What a bunch of cowards! They don't even dare to fart!" Qi Mingzhe's companions quickly joined in the laughter. Qi Mingzhe made no move to stop them, but instead, surrounded by the crowd, strode into Yingshan Town. Qi Mingzhe's team rested there.
Luo Xuanyi's eyes flickered between Lu Kewei and Hu Yuelang. Hu Yuelang noticed her and smiled kindly. Luo Xuanyi smiled back and walked into Yingshan Town with a chivalrous spirit, finding a tavern to rest.
Feng Wutong's ship was the leader of the team. The other eleven deacons or head deacons gathered together. They smiled at each other and prepared for the next conversation with great caution.
They knew that this time would determine the position of their team. They might lead the sacrifice team and gain nothing, or they might become the team that entered after exploring the secret realm and made a fortune.
Feng Wutong didn't bother to mediate with them. Since she was the leader of this expedition, she naturally had the privilege of reaping the benefits.
"First, let's talk about the disciple you chose to lead the group."
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