Sect Master's Immortal Journey
Chapter 779: Fierce Battle

Chapter 779: Fierce Battle

Not only the defense line of the Taiyi Sect but also all the surrounding defenses have been engulfed in the relentless bombardment of the Dali Dynasty's flying ships.

Not all sects can establish such solid defenses as the Taiyi Sect.

Facing the relentless aerial bombardment from the flying ships, some sects felt immense pressure and were on the verge of collapse. They had no choice but to dispatch Gold Core Daoist Masters to fly up and attempt to destroy the flying ships and disperse their formations.

However, these proactive Gold Core Daoist Masters were intercepted by hidden experts from the Dali Dynasty before they could destroy many of the flying ships.

This was one of the strategies used by the Dali Dynasty in their campaigns, specifically organizing hunting teams to target and kill the enemy's high-level cultivators using various conditions.

The flying ship formations served not only as powerful artillery support but also as effective bait.

Meng Zhang did not allow the Taiyi Sect's Gold Core cultivators to take action, not because he had foreknowledge of the Dali Dynasty's arrangements, but because he believed that their Gold Core cultivators could play a more significant role by harnessing the power of the formations.

All around the Taiyi Sect, the fires of war had already ignited, and chaos reigned.

The various mechanized puppets of the Dali Dynasty advanced quickly, covering considerable distances in just a few moments, rushing toward the Taiyi Sect's defenses.

Under the command of Deep Earth Spirit General, Taiyi Sect released a large number of mechanized puppets that actively engaged the enemy.

Countless mechanized puppets clashed fiercely with the Dali Dynasty's forces before the Taiyi Sect's defense line.

Ironically, during previous battles with neighboring sects, Taiyi Sect was adept at using various mechanical creations, often employing mechanized puppets to reduce their casualties.

But facing the Dali Dynasty, they felt like novices facing a master.

The disorderly and diverse array of puppets from Taiyi Sect appeared like a disorganized mob, while the Dali Dynasty's puppet army seemed disciplined and well-trained.

The puppet forces of both sides had only just begun their confrontation when it became evident that Taiyi Sect was at a disadvantage.

The Dali Dynasty's puppets outnumbered Taiyi Sect's, and their combat prowess was stronger. They quickly overwhelmed Taiyi Sect's puppets and advanced towards their defenses.

Thankfully, Taiyi Sect not only possessed mechanized puppets.

In front of the defense line, there were also squads of dao soldiers in formation.

Obtained from the remains of a Fifth Rank Earth Spirit and nurtured by Meng Zhang over the years, the Gold Core cultivators of the sect had spent a lot of effort and countless resources to strengthen the Soldier Nests.

Over the years, Taiyi Sect had been able to mass-produce Second Rank dao soldier Yellow Earth Strongmen, and the production rate was not low.

Additionally, they had produced a large number of Second Rank dao soldier Golden Armored Warriors to compensate for the Yellow Earth Strongmen's lack of attack power.

The Dali Dynasty also had dao soldiers, and they were stronger than Taiyi Sect's dao soldiers.

With a vast territory and abundant resources, the Dali Dynasty far surpassed the entire Jiuqu League, let alone the Taiyi Sect alone.

Fortunately, Taiyi Sect was not the main target of the Dali Dynasty's offensive. Besides the numerous cannon fodder mechanized puppets, they did not dispatch too many dao soldiers to this side.

Only a small number of dao soldiers accompanied the main army and had not yet launched a direct attack.

After a fierce battle, Taiyi Sect's mechanized puppets were almost wiped out, and many dao soldiers were lost, but they barely managed to hold back the Dali Dynasty's puppet army.

At this point, they faced a direct attack from the Dali Dynasty's main army.

Elite troops formed army formations, steadily advancing towards the formation set up by Taiyi Sect.

In the sky, the flying ships continued their relentless bombardment, shaking the Six Spirits Golden Light Formation of the Taiyi Sect. The outer light barrier had already been significantly damaged, and the remaining protective screens were swaying, on the verge of collapse.

Perhaps feeling too frustrated by only being on the receiving end or considering the threat posed to the Taiyi Sect's great formation, Meng Zhang couldn't hold back any longer. He soared into the air, unleashing endless rays of sunlight and moonlight. Any flying ship caught in the light either exploded immediately or lost control, swaying and flailing in the air.

Meng Zhang, who was initially wreaking havoc on the flying ship formation, suddenly flashed and appeared in another location, then coldly shouted, "Won't you come out?"

"Sect Master Meng, you're still young, but your perception is quite keen. This old man almost underestimated you again."

Suddenly, where there had been no one before, ripples appeared as if on water.

The long-lost True Monarch Wen Dong and a tall man clad in heavy armor suddenly appeared before Meng Zhang.

"Marshal Wang was originally planning to hunt you down alone. But I knew Sect Master Meng was no ordinary person, so I volunteered to come and help," True Monarch Wen Dong said with a smile.

It seemed that True Monarch Wen Dong still harbored a grudge from the incident when Meng Zhang and Xu Mengying rescued True Monarch He Luo from his clutches.

"Sect Master Meng, there's no one to save you today," True Monarch Wen Dong said with a smug grin.

It appeared that Meng Zhang's previous encounter with True Monarch Wen Dong, where they had discussed the Taiyi Sect joining the Dali Dynasty, had not resulted in an agreement.

"This time, I can offer much more favorable conditions."

True Monarch Wen Dong, who was accustomed to recruiting and turning traitors, even though he held a grudge against Meng Zhang, began his recruitment spiel out of habit.

"What nonsense! Taiyi Sect would never join the Dali Dynasty!"

Although Meng Zhang knew there was no one else around, he quickly denied any involvement. He couldn't just admit to the previous encounter with True Monarch Wen Dong.

"The tyrant Ba Wudi of the Dali Dynasty is a cruel and brutal ruler. He will inevitably face divine retribution..."

Afraid that True Monarch Wen Dong might bring up embarrassing topics, Meng Zhang began to curse vehemently, venting his anger towards Emperor Ba Wudi of the Dali Dynasty.

Indeed, as soon as True Monarch Wen Dong heard Meng Zhang cursing Ba Wudi, his expression changed, and he abandoned any thoughts of recruitment.

He couldn't tolerate insults against his liege. If he didn't execute Meng Zhang on the spot, he would lose all face when facing his liege.

Among the generals of the Dali Dynasty, Ba Wudi held the highest authority and was highly revered.

Meanwhile, Marshal Wang didn't bother to greet anyone and angrily charged towards Meng Zhang.

True Monarch Wen Dong cursed inwardly but had no choice but to join the fight.

With a cultivation base at the early stage of Primordial Spirit, Marshal Wang had gone through numerous battles and challenges over the years, and he wouldn't take someone like Meng Zhang, a junior True Monarch cultivator, seriously.

True Monarch Wen Dong, with a cultivation base at the mid-stage of Primordial Spirit, was confident enough to suppress Meng Zhang in a one-on-one fight.

Under their combined efforts, they were determined to kill Meng Zhang.

In Meng Zhang's ears, he faintly heard the furious roar of the newly advanced Primordial Spirit cultivator from the Clever Machine Sect. It seemed he had encountered a formidable enemy too.

Now, there was no possibility for the two to assist each other.

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