Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 860 - 617: Ancient Killing Formation on Red Sword Mountain_2

Chapter 860: Chapter 617: Ancient Killing Formation on Red Sword Mountain_2

The Loose Cultivators of the Falling Immortal Mountain have a strong sense of self-preservation. If they encounter danger or an uncertain mission, they won’t act so hastily.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have survived to this day. But strangely enough, the five major Loose Cultivators of the Falling Immortal Mountain have always stood united against external enemies, especially the four major Loose Cultivators, who are particularly obedient to the Carefree Child.

And now it seems, only Cold Edge and Iron Man have come, which likely means it wasn’t against the Carefree Child’s wishes. Otherwise, there would be at least four of them here now!

"It must be an order from the Red Sword Mountain. Unsurprisingly, there will be a sword array waiting for us once we leave the Falling Leaves Mountain Range!"

After pondering for a moment, Wang Yang calmly said. He exposed Cold Edge’s identity as a Loose Cultivator hidden in the Falling Immortal Mountain for many years, just to stop Wang Yang and the others’ journey.

Obviously, it was to buy time.

Otherwise, once the Sword Spirit Avatar died, Cold Edge could have escaped. At that time, Wang Yang’s attention was still on the uninjured Iron Man.

Because the bounty from the Nine Swords Sect is for Wang Yang, and it was Cao Man who killed the people of the Sword Mountain in the True Dragon City!

Cold Edge had no need to recklessly kill Muxue and expose himself!

The only explanation must be what Wang Yang speculated earlier!

"The sword array of the Red Sword Mountain is the most lethal within the Nine Swords Mountain. It seems that after Shachi from the Black Sword Mountain was defeated, the Nine Swords Sect has roughly assessed our strength and started their plans!"

Cao Man had some understanding of the Nine Swords Sect, after all, they both belonged to the Seven Sects and Eight Factions of the Western Territory.

"A killing sword array! It must be an Ancient Sword Formation. Muxue doesn’t excel in group battles. She should take Lingyu and hide first. Cao Man and I will enter the array!"

After pondering for a moment, Wang Yang slowly spoke. He already had a counterstrategy in mind.

"But sir, how can we deceive their eyes with just the two of us?"

Cao Man did not refuse. His thoughts were indeed in line with Wang Yang’s, but the problem remained: if Muxue and Lingyu hid in the Void, the sword array might not activate.

"Simple!"

Wang Yang smiled, forming seals with both hands. Two avatars, one black and one white, appeared on his sides. Then, following Wang Yang’s will, they shapeshifted into the forms of Lingyu and Muxue.

"Is this One Qi Transforms into Three Purities?"

Cao Man exclaimed in shock. He was surprised by Wang Yang’s black and white avatars as their auras were identical to the original, making it hard to tell them apart.

"Young Sect Master is knowledgeable indeed!"

Wang Yang couldn’t help but praise Cao Man for his insight. It seemed that the True Martial Sect had significant records on ancient times.

"Sir, you’re exaggerating. I just read a few more books!"

Cao Man shook his head with a smile. The True Martial Sect had well-preserved ancient literature, making its heritage the strongest among the Seven Sects and Eight Factions.

"Let’s move ahead!"

"Alright!"

With a nod, Muxue formed hand seals. Gradually, her figure and Lingyu’s became faint, hiding in the Void.

In the Falling Leaves Mountain Range, the outermost mountain peak connected to a wide flatland. Based on the direction Wang Yang and others were heading westward, this flatland was the only path.

At the moment, nine people dressed in crimson sword robes stood in the Nine Palaces Formation. Each person held a burning red longsword, as if on fire.

"By this time, it seems Cold Edge has failed!"

Among the nine, there were men and women. One woman, looking in the direction of the Falling Leaves Mountain Range, spoke solemnly.

"Cold Edge was merely to delay. Now that the sword array is set, we just wait for Wang Yang and his group to step in!"

"Our Nine Swords Sect has never been so provoked in the Western Territory. Wang Yang and Cao Man’s heads must hang over our sect to show the world our invincible might!"

"Forcing us nine to act, these juniors can be proud!"

"Here they come. Prepare!"

As they discussed, the woman who spoke first suddenly gave a low shout, reminding the others. The remaining eight fell silent, forming sword seals, and their figures disappeared, merging into the sword array.

Wang Yang led Cao Man ahead to scout, with Muxue carrying Lingyu closely behind. The distance between them was just right, well controlled.

Crossing the Falling Leaves Mountain Range, their view suddenly widened. The path was no longer rugged mountain roads but a flat plain, with nothing in sight.

"This terrain isn’t suitable for ambushes. Let’s go!"

Turning around, Wang Yang said to Cao Man before stepping forward. The other three quickly followed, all stepping into the array set by the Nine Swords Sect!

"Daring to kill our Nine Swords Sect members, be ready for death at any time, even if you’re the Young Sect Master of the True Martial Sect and Lingyin of this age!"

A voice echoed in the Void. Before Wang Yang stood a woman in a crimson sword robe, slowly walking closer.

In her hand was a burning longsword, with a fire serpent coiled around the blade.

"Red Sky Nine Swords, Mansa Zhao Ling!"

Seeing the newcomer, Cao Man was quite surprised. The Red Sky Nine Swords were the title given to the nine most talented disciples of the Red Sword Mountain. They were the only ones who could conquer the Red Sky Nine Swords Sword Spirit at the same time!

These nine were contemporaries of Cao Man. In single combat, none were his match, but once combined, they formed an Ancient Killing Formation!

"I shouldn’t have let go of that waste from the Green Sword Mountain!"

"Regret it?"

"No, no!"

Cao Man shook his head with a smile, his eyes flashing coldly, his voice suddenly turning icy,

"I should have killed them all!"

"In single combat, no one is your match. But now, you are in our Nine Swords Sect’s Ancient Sword Formation. You will surely die!"

Zhao Ling’s voice was firm. He knew Cao Man’s strength and arrogance but also understood the power of the Ancient Sword Formation couldn’t be resisted by one person.

Not even a Semi-Saint!

"I alone can’t break this sword array, but don’t forget, we are four!"

Cao Man pointed to Wang Yang with a nonchalant gesture. Zhao Ling sneered disdainfully at the remark.

A girl without Spiritual Power,

A mere True One Realm piece of trash, and an assassin like Lingyin, how can they help? When the sword array activates, they’ll be torn to shreds instantly!

"Then why haven’t you activated the sword array yet?"

Cao Man smiled and retorted. His figure vanished, reappearing before Zhao Ling, covered in White Tiger Killing Patterns. Dragon scales enveloped his body as he punched out!

"Hmph!"

Zhao Ling snorted coldly, wielding the Mansa Sword as a fire serpent lunged, instantly swallowing Cao Man.

Burning sword qi sliced through Cao Man’s body, creating an ear-piercing sound of friction!

"With these tricks, you dare brag before me?"

Through the fire sword qi, Cao Man’s mocking tone echoed. A shake of his body dispelled the flames, shattered the sword qi, and left Cao Man unscathed!

"The Ancient Sword Formation? Just so-so!"

Raising his right foot, Cao Man stomped. The Holy Blood Domain spread, extinguishing the flames around Zhao Ling, and causing his blood to go berserk uncontrollably!

"Tiger Kill!"

Cao Man’s fingers clawed through the Void, a giant tiger claw shot from the Blood Sea, ripping towards Zhao Ling.

"Red Sky Nine Kills, Serpent Dance!"

Zhao Ling shouted. Except for Zhao Ling’s position, eight others burst with sharp sword qi, soaring to the Ninth Heaven.

In an instant, the sword array activated!

Aided by the array, Zhao Ling’s fire serpent sword ignited anew, spreading out with intense sword gang, slashing towards Cao Man.

Boom!

In a flash, the tiger claw met the fire serpent sword gang, exploding with a deafening sound. Zhao Ling, suppressed by the Blood Sea, retreated, distancing himself from Cao Man!

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