The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2163: Chapter 2108–2109: The Taoist Academy Takes Action; A Failed Return

There will inevitably be some twists and turns in this journey. Whether it’s Duke Wei or those few from the Great Inference Sect, they are formidable figures; how could they let you succeed so easily?

Qingyang Zi is not an ordinary cultivator. Not only has he presided over the Taoist Academy for ten thousand years, but even when he was a teacher beside the Emperor of Great Ming Martial Sect, he could avoid the consequence, which shows he is not someone who is ignorant of human nature.

This time, rescuing Wind and Thunder Master, although dangerous, if successful, would be a significant achievement, whether in the academy or the Shenxiao Sect.

The safest method should have been letting Shenxiao Sect’s strong figures decide; they could simply convey the message. The instructors directly recommending the candidate seems to be a favor for Thunder Sword True Man.

It must be said, even though the position of an instructor at the academy is quite honorable, reaching a certain limit makes it difficult to advance further, so these academy instructors have their own ideas.

Let’s not mention Duke Wei, although he has never dealt with several people from the Great Inference Sect, after all, even as an outstanding array expert, one has yet to be a True Immortal to have the qualification to pay homage.

Although he has never engaged with those few who set up the Eight Trigrams Divine Array from the Great Inference Sect, being a True Immortal Strong himself, he has some interactions with the Great Inference Ancestor Master. That one once came to the academy to discuss and debate, Qingyang Zi is naturally aware that he counts as a powerful figure, especially in the cultivation of array formation.

This Eight Trigrams Divine Array was once a conjecture he proposed, but to everyone’s surprise, it has now successfully materialized.

“It seems not long from now, I, the old Taoist, must go down the mountain for a journey, tainted by the great calamity. I also don’t know if ultimately I can extricate myself, and back then, I was a part of Great Ming, now, however, I have become an adversary.” Qingyang Zi showed a look of sigh. His cultivation years are vast, experiencing too much.

It should be known that he once served as an official in the Great Ming Empire, enjoyed a salary, and even now, he knows some of the transactions between his senior brother and the Jade Emperor.

Yet the Tao moves with the times, the tide of era pushes everyone forward, even Taoist Monarchs have times of powerlessness, much less a mere True Immortal?

If Longevity Taoist Monarch does not trust me, so be it, but until now, I’m still seated as the Vice Institute Master without being shaken, hence, how could I betray their trust?

Moreover, to him, the True Martial Sect is the sect that nurtured him, but this academy is also what he watched grow step by step, all academics, disciples growing under his eyes.

As Vice Institute Master, how could he abandon them now and place them in disgrace?

“Everything should happen naturally, the agreement between senior brother and the Jade Emperor is theirs alone, and nothing to do with the old Taoist I. As long as True Martial Sect is not destroyed, everything is well.” Qingyang Zi, initially squeezed out by many elders yet when thinking truly, the True Martial Emperor was his senior brother. If he didn’t wish it, no one could suppress him.

Leaving True Martial Sect back then was merely because he did not want to witness sect infighting, utterly disappointed.

So having chosen to leave, many matters of True Martial Sect have little relation to him, as long as the sect is not exterminated and its lineage continues, he certainly remains unworried.

On the other side, Thunder Sword True Man, who received the communication, descended to Fire God City, and Master Shuihuo along with Fire Emperor and the generals of Fire God City came forth to welcome him.

“Water and Fire greets Senior Brother Thunder Sword, it’s been years, and Senior Brother remains as dazzling as ever.” Water and Fire Taoist, although concerned for Wind and Thunder Master, exhibited a neutral expression, audibly solemnly addressed Thunder Sword True Man.

They were Taoist friends cultivating together, naturally, they were quite familiar.

“Greetings Fire Emperor, Junior Brother, no need for excessive courtesy. I come here to resolve the crisis of Fire God City, to reclaim the soul of Junior Brother Wind and Thunder. Those people of Great Inference Sect dared to employ such vile art to deceive Wind and Thunder Master; one day, certainly, we will outdo them, to display our academy’s divine abilities.” Thunder Sword Taoist, with resolute expression, first returned the courtesy to Fire Emperor, then harshly spoke.

He and Wind and Thunder Master are close friends, regardless of the calamity and merit, seeing his friend in jeopardy, naturally, his heart burned with fury.

“Master’s two souls and six spirits are all seized by Yi Jiu Taoist of Water Marsh Array; if you wish to reclaim Master’s soul, you must take a journey through the Water Marsh Array to have a chance to reclaim Master’s soul.” Master Shuihuo solemnly stated.

In recent days, they have not been idle, learned a lot, attempted many times but returned thwarted, troops lost.

“No matter, take me to break the array; mere array formation is but small tricks, a few divine abilities will break it, reclaim Junior Brother’s soul.” Thunder Sword True Man exhibited arrogance, though it’s Shenxiao’s separate transmission, Shenxiao Disciple’s identity provided sufficient confidence.

And Thunder Sword True Man indeed had reasons, despite not verifying True Immortal, he had in expanding All Heavens slain rivals shoulder to shoulder with True Immortal.

Before the Eight Trigrams Divine Array, akin to small worlds of eight directions descending from the skies, merging into one, terrifying evil qi obscured the heavens, mountains, Thunder God, Water Marsh, Fiery Flame, Earth Fire, Divine Wind… each fearsome beyond comparison, even faintly between pressing the world. All surrounding power sealed here, Thunder Sword True Man’s expression changed; even he had never witnessed such a formation.

Yet he remained indifferent; he had faced more dangerous scenarios that couldn’t block his hand wielding Thunder Sword.

Thunder Sword True Man glanced around, feeling gravity, seeing the array evolved into a semblance of few worlds, certainly possessing unusual power, he did not shy away, stepping forward, figure merged into Water Marsh Array, numerous dead doors appeared before him, below the Eight Trigrams Altar sat a Taoist, precisely Daoist Yi Jiu.

“Oh, who knew someone dared to send themselves here to die, Thunder Sword True Man, unexpectedly it’s you, today let you perish in this place.” Yi Jiu saw Thunder Sword True Man’s figure, initially stunned, then smiled, for within Water Marsh Array, he was the sole sovereign, life and death, all under his control.

“Monster Path, you do not flaunt power, watch me break your formation, slay you.” Despite feeling some pressure, Thunder Sword True Man was fearless.

Rings of light enveloped him, Thunder Sword True Man directly refining a Thunder Fire Divine Sword, horrifying sword intent warding off surrounding hostile attacks, expression unchanged, waved hand to slash down, sword intents descending from above, annihilating thousands, terrifyingly.

“I didn’t think, you still have some means, see my Sunflower Water Essence!” Yi Jiu, expression unreadable, wielded the horsetail whisk, Sunflower Water Purification swirling from the sky, transformed into rivers rolling, annihilating thousands.

“Not good, didn’t think the array’s compounded power so strong!” Thunder Fire True Man, despite the arrogant temperament, being extraordinarily gifted, otherwise he would have not been invited.

His Thunder Fire Divine Sword repeatedly slashed out, yet couldn’t sever the Sunflower Water Rivers, most frightening was the Water Marsh Array not solely a first-level array’s power, constantly absorbing power from other arrays.

Continued for a long time, realizing he couldn’t break it, even momentarily obliterate only for the opponent to restore in an instant.

Ultimately, unable he simply flashed away, vanished from the Great Formation, outside, Thunder Fire True Man appeared before everyone with a despondent expression.

Water and Fire Taoist hastened forward, supported Thunder Sword True Man, sheltered him retreating together to Xiqi City.

“Dare I ask, Thunder Fire Senior Brother, did you reclaim Master’s Divine Soul?” Water and Fire Taoist showed eagerness, quickly inquired.

“Yet failed, eight formations merged as one, even I can only retreat, seems require returning to Shenxiao to find a solution to break the array; someday will certainly slay them all.” Thunder Fire True Man showed a dark countenance, this failure only increased his inner fury.