Nezha cursed with a primitive coarse word from the Primordial Chaos, stepping on the wheel of wind and fire, and directly left the protection range of the central Wujing Xinghuang Flag. He alone rushed to the gate of Huozhugong, the ancient master of fire, blocking all attempts by Primordial immortals and chaotic creatures to enter here.
It's irrelevant for each other for the immortals to enter the trial. Deng Chanyu is fighting with Yuannfeng inside, and the immortal of heavenly realm will not be able to enter and fight against Yuannfeng. This has been proved before. One gate can admit many people, and the enemies encountered in the trial are different from each other. But when chaotic creatures get involved, everything will become a question mark. It may not be affected or unexpected changes may appear.
Nezha held the fire dragon spear in one hand, its tip swirling with scorching flames. A dark, chaotic creature saw him come out alone from the protection of the Yellow Flag and immediately hid its trace to launch a surprise attack, only to be shot down by a spear, reduced to ashes on the spot.
Nezha did not even glance at the enemy's corpse. He simply waved the Heavenly Sky Cloth, firmly blocking the ten zhang (around 33 meters) of ground in front of the portal.
He is the second most powerful immortal at the site after Huanglong Zhenren, and this realm is definitely the highest-ranked among immortals. In some great realms, he could be considered an old ancestor.
Nezha unleashed all his strength, and the sky was filled with red light. In an instant, he defeated three chaotic creatures into fragments. His achievement was far more impressive than Huanglong Zhenren's, who was a peerless immortal.
He neither advances nor retreats, but firmly defends the portal.
By intuition, he guessed that Deng Chanyu's journey through the trials had reached a crucial point. At this moment, it was absolutely imperative not to introduce any artificial changes, not even the slightest.
To be more ruthless, even if all the immortals on site were to die, it would not affect Deng Chanyu's path to attainment.
"Sir, I am willing to guard this doorway with you!" A dignified and righteous immortal unsheathed his sword and flew toward the speaker, moving from a distance.
Nezha glared fiercely: "What are you thinking? Do you think I'm blind? Get out! Don't make me tell you again!"
The dignified immortal hesitated for a moment before making up his mind to charge towards this side: "Sir, in the face of crisis, we need even greater unity. I believe I still possess some skills, and if you are the leader, I shall serve as your assistant. By gathering disciples from the Five Mountains and Five Seas, we will certainly be able to protect this portal together."
Nezha kept a serious expression and remained silent, and the dignified immortal believed that his words had persuaded this "kid" and felt immensely satisfied. As he approached Nezha at a distance of five zhang (around 16 meters), a burst of gold light suddenly flashed in front of him. Before he could comprehend what was happening, he lost control over his physical body, and his soul drifted toward the Six Paths of Rebirth.
Nezha sized up the body with half its head shattered by the Qiankun Circlet, his tone dripping with sarcasm: "Partnering up with you? I see no need. Your abilities are rather paltry."
His ruthless act of striking without hesitation frightened off a group of immortals who were considering entering the trial site to ensure their lives. Staying outside might not result in death, but rushing in was a sure way to die.
However, this method of killing one's own people during an invasion by foreign enemies has caused quite a stir.
Nezha didn't care at all. He sat on the body, his eyes lacking focus, as if lost in thought.
There was a female immortal who was skilled in concealing magic and happened to know some fire-related spells. She tried to sneak around him from the side, but she was tightly bound by the Heavenly Sky Cloth. Eventually, she was shot dead by the Fire Dragon Spear.
Nezha, known for his "straight" attributes, now sat on two corpses, his eyes staring straight ahead, and continued to daydream.
The second to leave the protection of the Central Guanyin flag and guard the trial portal was Huo Ling Mǔshì. She was the direct disciple of Duǒbǎo, and although Duǒbǎo did not particularly favor her, he certainly did not mistreat her.
Duǒbǎo cannot be simply described as good or bad. He has his own set of criteria for judgment. In my opinion, if it's suitable and meets your expectations, that's enough. He treats the Jie Cult this way, and he treats his disciples the same.
In the original timeline, Huo Ling Mǔshì appeared on the List of Immortals. Duǒbǎo entered the Buddhist school, and their teacher-student relationship was completely severed. After becoming the Buddha, Duǒbǎo no longer cared about his former disciples and treated them as if he didn't know them at all.
Now Huo Ling Mǔshì is still alive, and Duǒbǎo's path to entering the Buddhist school has been partially blocked by Guangyue. Their teacher-student relationship still exists. Since the fates are intertwined, Duǒbǎo will fulfill his duties as a teacher.
His identity as a Buddha is not a lie. The Buddhist sect does have restrictions on its own practices, but they are relatively fewer. Duǒbǎo has merged the strengths of Buddhism and Taoism, learned them himself first, and then taught his disciples.
Huo Ling Mǔshì was much stronger than in the original timeline. She reached the realm of Golden Immortal at about the same time as Su Ji. At this moment, a golden cloudcap floated above her head, and like Nezha, she stood as a formidable fortress against which no one could prevail. A myriad of radiant light shields every attempt to enter the doorway guarded by Gu Bào Shǐ (the Great Earth Earth Father).
Her thoughts were identical to Nezha's. She could not allow anyone to influence her teacher, not even the slightest bit.
Yuán also stood alongside her, as Huo Ling Mǔshì was also entering the doorway guarded by Gu Bào Shǐ.
From the perspectives of Deng Chanyu and Duǒbǎo, Huo Ling Mǔshì was undoubtedly a notch below them. However, from Yuán's point of view as a disciple, his teacher was also a respected quasi-saint and had just as much chance.
The Two even and Xiao Qinglan, among others, were guarding the gate of the Wind Ancestor God Tianwu, and Yun Xiao was entering through this portal.
The ten rulers of the underworld and the four high officials guarding Houtu's gate, as well as other divine beings from the profound doors, all joined forces.
Old Zhu holds the nine-tooth spike plough given to him by Lǎo Jiǔ Lǎo Kūn some time ago, tremblingly guarding the portal of Qiángliáng, the Thunder Ancestor.
As Xuan Dū Dà Fǎshī was entering this door, it could be said that the respect Old Zhu had for him was unparalleled. In daily banquets with his peers, whenever he spoke about Xuan Dū Dà Fǎshī, he would shout "Xuan Dū Da Laofu" to express his closeness to him. This move intimidated many of his colleagues.
Xuan Du was aware of this, but he merely did not oppose it.
In reality, Old Zhu does not even qualify as a named disciple, he can only be considered an auditor. However, at the moment, there is no other choice. The number of people taught by him is too scarce, and everyone else has stepped forward to defend the teacher in front of them. If you hide behind them?
He had to stand up, but Old Zhu also had his own calculations. He would do his best and leave the rest to fate. His abilities were limited, and if he couldn't hold back the onslaught, there was nothing he could do.
Don't expect a mere auditor to fight to the death here; that's unrealistic.
It must be said that the nine-tooth spike plough transformed from Shun's three-tooth spike plough by Lǎo Jiǔ Lǎo Kūn was extremely appealing in appearance and carried an aura of unparalleled might. Old Zhu also enlisted the aid of several high-ranking immortals among the scattered immortals, promising them high positions and rich rewards, making them join hands to guard the door.
The characteristic of unity in the Jie Cult was evident on the scene. In front of the portals entered by Duǒbǎo, Huo Ling, and Yun Xiao, there were so many disciples that not only people but even mosquitoes couldn't fly in.
Then the Chánjiào didn't do as well.
Yuqing Zēnrén was not there, Nánjí Xiānwēng was not there, Chìjīnzi was not there, and the highest in seniority were a Huanglong and a Jiàng Zixiāo. Who could they protect?
