Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage
Chapter 277 - 265: Slaying Immortals Sword Formation Versus Blood River

Chapter 277: Chapter 265: Slaying Immortals Sword Formation Versus Blood River

As it happened, the Victorious Fighting Buddha arrived at the Asura Blood Sea to break through the Blood Sea and resolve the karma between the Ksitigarbha King and the Nether River.

Within the Asura Blood Sea was the formidable Blood River Grand Formation, second only to the Twelve Capital Heavenly Divine Slayer Formation, extremely powerful. Even a Saint would have to pay a great price to break it. However, the situation between Heaven and Earth had already stabilized, so even if the Fighting Buddha were to be injured, it would not be a big deal. He could recover naturally after a few hundred years.

Besides, the Victorious Fighting Buddha was much stronger than the average Saint. Even if the Demon Emperor Tai Yi were to be resurrected from the past, he would likely not be a match for him.

When the Victorious Fighting Buddha descended upon the Asura Blood Sea, the Nether River was naturally aware and was greatly shocked in his heart.

"Ancestor, the Victorious Fighting Buddha has arrived above the Blood Sea. He likely intends to move against the forces of our Asura Blood Sea!" the Asura Demon King said to Mara freely in Heaven.

Having been severely injured by Wukong, Mara was still not recovered. Now Wukong had become a Heavenly Dao Saint, and the Nether River himself was injured—the situation was precarious.

Grinding his teeth, the Nether River said, "I fear this time I’m really doomed! However, if they want my life, I’ll make sure he sheds a layer of skin! Command the three hundred million Asuras in the Blood Sea to form the Blood River Grand Formation. We shall make this Fighting Buddha bleed!"

Just at this moment, Wukong had already descended from the Upper Pure Heavens.

Upon arriving above the Asura Blood Sea, the Victorious Fighting Buddha said in surprise, "How come you are here?"

Wukong chuckled strangely and said, "If we forcefully break through the Blood River Grand Formation, I fear we would damage hundreds of millions of Primordial Spirit Thoughts. I specifically went to borrow the Slaying Immortal Four Swords, the Slaying Immortal Formation Map, and the Green Ripple Sword from the Tong Tian Sect Master. With you and me joining forces, this Blood River Grand Formation will hardly be able to harm us!"

Wukong had a good relationship with the Tong Tian Sect Master. Since the Fighting Buddha had come to break the Asura Blood Sea, naturally he would have to deal with the Blood River Grand Formation. Originally, the Fighting Buddha intended to open the Blood River Grand Formation by sacrificing several hundred million Primordial Spirit Thoughts, but he did not expect Wukong would actually borrow the Slaying Immortal Sword Array and the Green Ripple Sword. With this, the task was almost certain to succeed, and there was no need to damage any thoughts.

The Tong Tian Sect Master said, "The Fighting Buddha is a key figure in exploring the Turning Wheel Sage King’s achievement of becoming a Great Dao Sage. If he were to damage his Primordial Spirit Thoughts, it might not be appropriate. You take my Slaying Immortal Sword Array. Once you’re done, just return it."

After all, the Tong Tian Sect Master and Wukong had very similar personalities, and the Sect Master had repeatedly helped Wukong, forging great good karma between them.

The Slaying Immortal Four Swords were the Tong Tian Sect Master’s Life-Bound Magical Treasure, not to be borrowed easily. Even the Lord of Primordial Beginning and the Supreme Elderly Lord could not borrow them, yet the Sect Master proactively offered them to Wukong, which showed the deep friendship between the two.

The Victorious Fighting Buddha said, "Excellent, indeed excellent! With these Slaying Immortal Four Swords, breaking open the Blood River Grand Formation will be much easier."

Although the Victorious Fighting Buddha originated from Wukong’s essence, he was not created by Slaying the Three Corpses’ thought, but by using the Great Nirvana Technique, equivalent to an independent avatar, with its own thoughts and actions. Moreover, even if he were to be slain, it would not harm Wukong. Together, they equaled one thousand eight hundred million Primordial Spirit Thoughts, akin to having two Heavenly Dao Saints.

The Asura Blood Sea slowly parted, and the Nether River, standing on the Twelfth Rank Karmic Fire Lotus Platform, emerged, his face showing alternating shades of gloom and clarity.

Grinding his teeth, the Nether River said, "I never imagined the Tong Tian Sect Master would actually lend you the Slaying Immortal Four Swords! Heh, it seems that the Nether River’s fortune is at its end. But killing me won’t be so easy!"

The Fighting Buddha said, "Nether River, your many acts of evil will lead to your self-destruction. You had the chance to learn good ways, yet you chose the path of slaughter, wanting to kill all the sentient beings under heaven. Who can endure such a great demon as you? Today, I will only break your Blood River Great Formation and leave the rest to the Ksitigarbha King to settle this karma with you!"

Coldly sneering, the Nether River said, "Fine, very fine! I truly regret not strangling you, monkey, when I had the chance. That has led to the disaster of my death today. If you think breaking my Blood River Grand Formation is easy, think again!"

Having said this, the Nether River already returned to the midst of the Asura Blood Sea, where three hundred million Asuras had already taken their positions in the grand formation. The waves churned above the Blood Sea, a truly spectacular sight.

Wukong recited the mantra obtained from the Tong Tian Sect Master, and the Slaying Immortal Four Swords immediately flew up, followed by the hanging of the Formation Map, with each of the divine swords taking their place and the Green Ripple Sword floating in the central position.

This Green Ripple Sword may not be comparable to the Slaying Immortal Four Swords, but it was the Tong Tian Sect Master’s personal side-sword and also an Innate Supreme Treasure level Magical Treasure. Using it as the eye of the formation to suppress the Slaying Immortal Sword Array would certainly enhance its power!

For a moment, the Slaying Immortal Four Swords vibrated, emitting water, fire, wind, and thunder, extremely sharp. Anything that came into contact with them would immediately explode.

The Blood River Grand Formation ascended from within the Asura Blood Sea, stretching out for a full eighty thousand miles radius. Three hundred million Asuras stood their ground, with Nether River and the Great Asura Demon King Mara acting as the formation’s nexus. The blood waters of the Asura Blood Sea began to boil, transforming into fierce beasts that roared wildly.

"Blood River Grand Formation, spanning through ancient times! The Blood River of Oblivion!"

With a roar from Nether River, the Blood River Grand Formation was set in motion, instantly lighting up the Ninefold Heavens with a crimson glow.

Countless beams of blood light shot forth, and Wukong raised the Slaying Immortal Sword Array to meet them, the Slaying Immortal Four Swords vibrating and releasing waves of sword light.

"Boom!"

All the blood light was obliterated by the sword light from the Slaying Immortal Four Swords. The Blood River Grand Formation was inferior to the Slaying Immortal Sword Array; it was more than sufficient for defense, but lacking in attack! Described as the Heavenly Dao Number One Killing Formation, was the Slaying Immortal Sword Array something mundane? Moreover, during The Investiture of the Gods Period, this Slaying Immortal Sword Array was an existence that could not be broken except by the joint efforts of the four Saints. How could Nether River stir up any waves before it?

Even a Saint like Lu Ya had to be extremely careful when facing the Slaying Immortal Sword Array; otherwise, the only outcome would be his downfall.

The three hundred million Asuras roared in unison, shaking the very fabric of space until it began to crack. The Blood Sea surged even more fiercely, with blood waves thousands of feet high rolling towards Wukong and the Victorious Fighting Buddha. Faced with such a formidable formation, even Ksitigarbha King had to retreat, not daring to test its power.

Activating the Blood River Grand Formation consumed the foundation of the Asura Blood Sea, and the three hundred million Asuras would lose much of their vigor, even Nether River and Mara would be significantly weakened. Therefore, Nether River would not deploy the Blood River Grand Formation unless it was a critical moment. More often than not, he would keep the formation underneath the Blood Sea, using it merely for defense. But now, he resolved to make Wukong and the Victorious Fighting Buddha pay a price and took the initiative to strike!

Wukong chanted, "Slaying Immortal Four Swords, awe-inspiring through ancient times, once the four swords are unleashed, ten thousand swords will converge! Earth, water, wind, fire, revolving for eternity! Slaying Immortal Four Swords, slaying gods and exterminating demons!"

As the incantation flowed, the Slaying Immortal Four Swords grew even more ferocious, rolling straight towards the Blood River Grand Formation. Despite being only a hundred miles in radius compared to the eighty thousand miles of the Blood River Grand Formation, which seemed as insignificant as ants, their power was terrifyingly great. Wherever they passed, the void turned to dust, and as Chaos Qi spilled out, it was shredded into nothingness by the sword light.

"Boom!"

The Blood River Grand Formation collided with the Slaying Immortal Sword Array, causing the three hundred million Asuras to vomit blood simultaneously, their complexions turning pale. The power of the Heavenly Dao Number One Killing Formation was truly unparalleled. It was hard to imagine the scene when Hong Jun and Pangu joined forces, deploying the Slaying Immortal Sword Array to slay three thousand Chaos Heaven Demons.

Nether River began to exert his power, astonishingly detonating his own Yuan Tu Sword and Abi Sword, transforming them into an exceptionally fierce mana that assailed Wukong and the Victorious Fighting Buddha!

The Slaying Immortal Sword Array flashed, its sword light flickering incessantly, releasing water, fire, wind, and thunder. For a moment, the world grew dark, and strange phenomena erupted all around.

The Blood River Grand Formation was no match for the Slaying Immortal Sword Array. In a frenzied effort, Nether River detonated even the Karmic Fire Lotus Platform!

"Boom!"

A terrifying onslaught of blood shadows bombarded from the sky, and the sound of ghostly wails echoed between heaven and earth.

Nether River had blown up his most effective magical treasures, leaving him a slim chance against Ksitigarbha King later on.

Wukong’s expression remained unchanged, still urging the Slaying Immortal Sword Array to defend, but Nether River’s continuous detonation of several of his Innate Magical Treasures could not be underestimated.

The Slaying Immortal Sword Array was not able to block all the residual shockwaves, and Wukong raised the Great Revolution Seal, suppressing the blood shadows with a boundless revolutionary will, preventing any turmoil from arising.

"Nether River, your Blood River Grand Formation cannot stop this sovereign!" the Victorious Fighting Buddha, cried out with a Buddhist Lion’s Roar.

In an instant, the three hundred million Asuras felt dizzy and disoriented, but Nether River kept urging the blood light, rousing them back to clarity.

The outcome of their struggle is yet to be known, stay tuned for the next Chapter. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)