nyslfriends Chapter 1960 The Supreme Array Reappears in the World!
Chapter 1960 The Supreme Array Reappears in the World!
The moment the cultivators clearly saw that familiar figure...
The Nascent Soul True Monarchs immediately bowed their heads, their posture extremely respectful, and their unified worship resounded throughout the entire hall, creating a magnificent atmosphere.
"We pay our respects to the Guild Master!"
"Greetings, President!"
As the continuous chanting of homage subsided, Cheng Buzheng, atop the high platform, nodded slightly, his expression gentle, and spoke in a calm tone:
"No need for formalities, please take your seats."
Once all the Nascent Soul True Monarchs were seated and settled, the hall fell silent.
All eyes were focused on the high platform, awaiting the next development.
Immediately.
Cheng Buzheng slowly surveyed the crowd below, and began to speak unhurriedly:
"I'm sure you're all filled with doubts about why I've suddenly summoned you all here."
"You must be quite puzzled too, right?"
Some time ago, the allied demon forces at the front lines were already exhausted and retreating steadily. If I were to personally descend, I could crush the demons' last line of defense in one fell swoop.
Crushing their will to resist and completely quelling the chaos at sea.
But why has my lord remained inactive?
These words addressed the doubts in the minds of the Nascent Soul cultivators.
The group sat in silence, and although no one asked a question, the curiosity and confusion in their eyes were no longer concealed.
Cheng Buzheng observed this without further suspense and stated directly:
"The reason I have gathered you all here today is to answer this question."
At the same time, I entrust you with a crucial task concerning the safety of humanity.
He paused slightly, his aura tightened, and his tone became more serious:
"To tell you the truth, with my current strength, it would not be difficult for me to go to the front lines alone, sweep away the remnants of the demon army, and break through all the defenses."
"But I cannot make a move,"
They also cannot easily leave Zhenhai Immortal City.
As soon as this word comes out,
The eyes of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs below suddenly narrowed, and many of them seemed to be deep in thought, their expressions shifting slightly.
A moment later,
An elderly Nascent Soul cultivator with white hair rose, cupped his hands, and asked in a deep voice:
"Could it be that you are being controlled by Sha Minghong, the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan Chief, whom you are suppressing within the Heavenly River Formation?"
"good."
Cheng Buzheng nodded slightly and readily agreed:
"You all jointly petitioned me, earnestly requesting that I personally lead the army to the front lines and sweep away the demon race. The reason I rejected all your petitions and have yet to set off is..."
The root of it all lies with Shark Minghong, who is trapped within the forbidden formation.
Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide it from everyone anymore.
Cheng Buzheng's gaze was deep as he slowly revealed the secret:
"Sha Minghong appears to be suppressed by my grand formation, imprisoned in a vast icy void, seemingly trapped and powerless to resist."
In reality, with his peak strength, he could break through the array's confinement and escape at any time.
"This large-scale invasion of human territory by the demon race has caused endless war and widespread suffering. The true mastermind behind it all is none other than Shark Minghong, who is trapped in the formation."
All battle plans originated from his orders.
As soon as the words were spoken,
The hall erupted in an uproar, with countless Nascent Soul True Monarchs looking bewildered, their eyes filled with deep confusion and incomprehension.
Despite possessing the strength to break free from the formation, Sha Minghong chose to trap himself within it, refusing to leave or return. Instead, he secretly manipulated the demon race to incite war.
This move is so unusual that it's completely baffling.
From the high platform, Cheng Buzheng took in the expressions of everyone. Before they could ask any questions, he took the initiative to continue explaining:
"You must be wondering why Shark Minghong is so confident and fearless, able to escape freely."
Yet they chose to remain entrenched in the formation, deliberately getting trapped. What was their reason?
"The reason is simple: he's been holding back, deliberately creating a prolonged standoff with me, for one purpose only—"
"By using the grand formation to sustain my energy, they are constantly forcing me to gradually diminish my fundamental Dao essence."
"at this point,
I knew this from the very beginning.
As soon as these words were spoken,
On the surface, everyone seemed to understand the implications, but their doubts grew stronger.
The group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion.
"Setting up an array to trap the enemy can be done with just abundant magical power and profound knowledge of array formations."
Why would this involve the depletion of one's cultivation essence?
"A stalemate in a formation battle only consumes spiritual energy and true essence; how could it damage the cultivator's fundamental health?"
"This matter is suspicious in every way, and the chairman must have some secrets he has not yet revealed."
"···"
Ultimately, the Nascent Soul cultivators had limited perspectives and were unable to grasp the true essence of cultivation at the Divine Transformation realm.
Their Nascent Soul stage still focuses on cultivating true essence and refining their foundation.
However, once one reaches the level of Deity Transformation, their cultivation path will undergo a complete transformation, transcending the mortal realm.
The cultivators who have reached the Divine Transformation stage no longer focus on the superficial magic power and true essence, but rather on the profound and unfathomable, supreme laws of heaven and earth.
Can you sense a wisp of your own unique law?
It is the only threshold for cultivators to cross the Nascent Soul stage and step into the Divine Transformation stage.
This is also true in the vast world of cultivation, where Nascent Soul True Monarchs are countless and can be found everywhere.
The fundamental reason why true Nascent Soul cultivators are so rare is that they are extremely few and far between.
Insights into the Laws
Requires supreme enlightenment.
It requires an extraordinary stroke of luck.
It also requires the accumulation of profound wisdom; neither can be lacking.
Even Cheng Buzheng, back then, sealed his memories, shed his cultivation, and entered the mortal world, experiencing all aspects of life, personally witnessing birth, aging, sickness, death, joy, sorrow, and reunion, and enduring countless hardships.
Only then did he barely touch the threshold of the laws, grasping a sliver of hope to break through to the Divine Transformation stage.
This shows how difficult the path to becoming a deity is.
Every step forward is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
It is precisely because the Nascent Soul realm is so crucial and the gap between them is so vast that the ancient traditions had long ago sealed away the secrets of cultivation after the Nascent Soul realm.
If one rashly reveals all the secrets of the Nascent Soul cultivation, it will cause endless harm.
Countless cultivators with limited opportunity and insufficient comprehension will force themselves to comprehend the laws, even if they are lucky enough to grasp only a sliver of their understanding...
The laws and rhythms one comprehends may conflict with one's own foundation of Dao, resulting in a disharmony between Yin and Yang.
They also cannot truly enter the Nascent Soul realm.
Even if one is fortunate enough to reach the Nascent Soul Realm, future cultivation will be much more difficult.
The path is cut off, and one can never advance any further in life, completely blocking the way forward.
That's why...
Let alone an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator?
Even those top sects' half-saint level experts only have a superficial understanding of the laws of cultivation in the Nascent Soul realm, and know very little about them.
This explains why none of the Nascent Soul cultivators present could understand why Cheng Buzheng's formation to trap the enemy would deplete his own essence.
This is because the essence he mentioned that was depleted was not the magical power or true essence that people were familiar with.
Rather, it is the very foundation upon which a Nascent Soul cultivator finds peace and security.
The origin of laws.
Although Cheng Buzheng understood all the confusion in everyone's hearts, he had no intention of explaining in detail, and simply said:
"I understand your confusion and doubts."
This statement came out.
Everyone's spirits lifted instantly, their eyes burning with anticipation, all believing that the guild leader would take this opportunity to explain the secrets of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm and to enlighten them.
But the next moment, Cheng Buzheng abruptly changed the subject, shattering everyone's expectations:
"But the path to Nascent Soul is hidden and no small matter."
Informing you rashly will not only be of no benefit, but will also disturb your resolve on the path, affect the foundation of your future cultivation, and sow the seeds of great hidden dangers—a loss that outweighs the gain.
"When your future opportunities are sufficient and you reach the Nascent Soul stage, you will naturally understand everything, and I will not need to say anything more."
The cold reality fell.
The light in the eyes of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs dimmed instantly, their expectations dashed, and they couldn't help but feel disappointed.
after all,
To learn the secrets of cultivation to the next realm was something every Nascent Soul True Monarch present yearned for.
But now that the answer is right in front of them, they cannot find it, which inevitably makes them feel regretful.
Seeing this, Cheng Buzheng remained unmoved, sighed softly, and slowly spoke, offering a small consolation to the crowd:
"Fine."
I will offer a word of guidance, so that your service in guarding the four corners of the world for the sake of humankind may not have been in vain.
There are countless paths to achieving the Divine Transformation stage in this world.
But ultimately, it all boils down to one word—enlightenment!
"One can perceive the way of mountains, rivers, seas, heaven, earth, and nature."
It can also help one understand the cycle of reincarnation, and the principles of birth, aging, sickness, and death.
"Back then, I abandoned all my glory and entered the mortal world, experiencing all kinds of hardships in the mortal realm. Only after a sudden enlightenment of the Great Dao did I break through the shackles and advance to the level of Godhood."
His words of advice were concise yet contained profound and unparalleled truths.
The group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs suddenly came to their senses, quickly stood up, bowed, and their expressions were full of gratitude:
"Thank you for your kind guidance, President!"
"We will remember this in our hearts and will certainly devote ourselves to understanding the Dao!"
"···"
Cheng Buzheng slightly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, his expression turning solemn again, and returned to the main topic:
"Let's leave aside the idle talk for now."
The core purpose of this gathering is to jointly devise a plan to completely eliminate Shark Minghong, this enormous hidden threat lurking deep within the human race's territory.
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy.
A Nascent Soul True Monarch of fierce character immediately stood up, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said:
"President, please give the order!"
We are all ready to be ordered to serve, even at the cost of fire and water!
"good!
"Sha Minghong has wreaked havoc across our territory and manipulated the demon race to cause chaos. He is a great enemy of the human race, and we are willing to take full action!"
"We will do our utmost to fulfill any orders given by the Chairman, and we will never refuse!"
"···"
A series of resounding and powerful voices echoed, their fighting spirit palpable.
On the high platform, Cheng Buzheng raised his hand and gently pressed down, calming the crowd's impassioned tone, and slowly said:
"There's no need for you to travel to the forbidden land and directly confront the ancestor of the Purgatory Clan and Sha Minghong in a life-or-death battle."
"Simply adhere to your duties, follow my orders, and perform your respective tasks."
"That's right!"
"Has everything I previously ordered you to mobilize all forces and prepare equipment and supplies been completed?"
As soon as the words fell...
The Nascent Soul True Monarchs below all stood up and reported back in turn.
A True Lord who was in charge of the defense of multiple immortal cities answered first:
"Reporting to the Guild Master, your subordinates have already followed instructions and completed the array deployment for the large immortal cities throughout the entire territory."
Once the order is given, all immortal cities can instantly coordinate and simultaneously activate their city-protecting, deadly formations.
"All array flags, array cores, and spirit stone reserves within my jurisdiction have been replenished and are ready to be deployed at any time."
"The array formations at all major outposts along the border have been fully tested and adjusted, with no omissions."
"···"
Following closely behind, all the Nascent Soul cultivators who originally belonged to the Zhenhai Alliance stepped forward and reported in unison:
"Reporting to Your Excellency, the [Sky-Gazing Realm] has been nurtured. Although it is not as good as the Main Realm, it is still usable."
The locations for the "Sky-Gazing Array" have already been calculated and finalized.
With just a command from the guild leader, the entire domain array can be deployed instantly.
"···"
Each report was presented in an orderly and clear manner, demonstrating thorough preparation.
Cheng Buzheng's gaze slowly swept over everyone. After listening to all the reports, a look of satisfaction appeared between his brows, and he nodded slowly.
At that very moment...
His brow twitched slightly, and his divine sense instantly spread for thousands of miles, as if sensing that Sha Minghong's attacks within the forbidden area's great formation were becoming increasingly ferocious.
The time is ripe.
next moment.
Cheng Buzheng suddenly stood up and stood on the high platform. A majestic aura of dominating the heavens swept through the entire hall, awe-inspiring and awe-inspiring.
He issued the order in a loud voice, which resounded throughout the main hall and spread throughout the entire Zhenhai Immortal City:
"Issue my decree!"
"Starting immediately, activate simultaneously across the entire territory and deploy the [Sky-Gazing Array]!"
"All immortal cities of the human race, activate the city protection formations!"
"Yes! We will obey the Chairman's orders!"
"As ordered!"
"As ordered!"
"···"
The dozens of Nascent Soul True Monarchs below bowed in unison, their voices resounding throughout the hall, their responses uniform and unwavering.
next moment,
In the silent and solemn hall, ripples of pure spiritual energy suddenly surged forth.
Inside the main hall, dozens of Nascent Soul cultivators with unfathomable cultivation levels moved their robes without wind, all making solemn movements.
The vast majority of Nascent Soul cultivators suddenly flipped their wrists.
One after another, warm-textured jade talismans engraved with intricate cloud patterns instantly appeared in his palm.
The crowd pursed their lips slightly, their lips trembling gently. Countless obscure incantations surged silently, and the spiritual power and voices, condensed to the extreme, transformed into imperceptible streams of light that precisely entered the jade talisman, whose surface rippled with a faint, shimmering white radiance.
The remaining half of the Nascent Soul cultivators acted in different ways. With each hand raised, spiritual light shot into the sky as they each summoned a square treasure mirror that was uniform in style, dark in color, and seemingly simple and unadorned.
The mirror had no fancy decorations on its surface, but its edges were engraved with ancient and mottled celestial patterns. It floated in mid-air in front of everyone and slowly rotated.
Not bad!
These seemingly ordinary treasure mirrors are none other than the renowned Zhenhai Alliance's most precious treasure—the Sky-Gazing Mirror!
The Zhenhai Alliance's trump card, which once intimidated the region and deterred any easy provoke, was an unparalleled array constructed from dozens of Sky-Gazing Mirrors working in tandem.
[The Celestial Array].
But as time goes by, the world changes.
Most of the Sky-Gazing Mirrors have been severely damaged or lost in the endless seas and secret realms, scattered without a trace.
The few remaining treasure mirrors can no longer be linked together to form a complete form.
This also caused the incredibly powerful [Sky-Gazing Array] to completely disappear, never appearing in the cultivation world for many years.
It gradually faded into legend in the memories of the older generation of cultivators.
But then Cheng Buzheng suddenly appeared, unified the human race, founded the Cultivator Association, and took over all the resources and treasures accumulated by the Zhenhai Alliance over thousands of years…
He has always regarded completing the [Sky-Gazing Array] as his top priority.
For many years, he has spent a huge amount of rare and precious materials and minerals from the association, searching far and wide for the lost fragments of the Sky-Gazing Mirror, and gathering renowned array masters and weapon refiners from all over the world to reforge this treasure.
After days of meticulous polishing, refining, and replicating the mirror body, expending countless manpower and resources, and devoting years of painstaking effort, the scattered and incomplete Sky-Gazing Mirror was finally restored to its original state.
This supreme formation, lost for many years, was finally completed.
Returning to the world.
...(End of this chapter)