Chapter 1166: Chapter 731: Blood River Celestial Killing (Part 2)
For the deeply rooted Buddhist Sect, these impacts are not significant.
Profound Words has always been highly respected and is known for her wisdom. With Xuan Ye gone, naturally, Profound Words becomes the leader among the Buddhists.
Profound Words has been guarding against Ao Dongcheng’s array and instantly activates the Five Hundred Arhat Array when she sees Ao Dongcheng tearing down his facade and initiating his grand array.
Once the Five Hundred Arhat Array is formed, the Eastern Province Buddhist cultivators gather together. Above them, numerous Golden Body Arhats appear.
Each of these Arhats has unique manifestations, spreading across eight directions, completely protecting the numerous Buddhist cultivators.
The Daoist Sect is not as united, except for the three major sects: Jade Sky, Divine Moon, and Five Elements. Other Daoist sects are still somewhat confused, still pondering what exactly happened.
It wasn’t until the Tai Chi Xuan Du Array and Five Hundred Arhat Array appeared that these Daoist cultivators finally snapped out of their daze.
Although Daoist cultivators enjoy internal conflicts, they are smart and good at adapting to circumstances.
Seeing the dire situation, these Daoist cultivators also set aside all disputes and are willing to cooperate with the three major sects: Divine Moon, Jade Sky, and Five Elements.
Regarding this, Jiang Yumei and Bai Yunsheng welcome them. There are many strong Daoists; working together to activate the array increases their chances of resisting the Thunder Dragon.
Other cultivators also awaken and begin to unite, activating arrays to protect the weaker disciples.
In an instant, arrays rose around the Dharma Platform, with the sky illuminated by seven-colored spiritual lights and thousands of auspicious lights, creating a grand and spectacular scene.
Sitting in the main seat, Ao Dongcheng gazes with interest at these arrays.
Those who can lead a team in the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly are at least Human Immortals. There are a hundred seventy to eighty Human Immortals present, including over twenty Demon Kings, representing eighty percent of the top cultivators in the Cyan Celestial Realm are here.
With such a formidable force, if they truly join forces for a life-and-death battle against the Dragon Court, the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Array might not withstand.
However, with so many cultivators, how could they possibly cooperate sincerely?
Not to mention others, even the strongest Daoist Sect wouldn’t truly cooperate internally.
Moreover, among these cultivators are various Demon Kings and demonic figures, including sects like the Profound Yin Sect and Paradise Sect that enjoy chaos and destruction.
The reason the Buddhist Sect is threatening is that they can always unite and stand together against outsiders.
"A scattered sand pile is nothing to fear."
Ao Dongcheng merely glanced twice and then shifted his attention to Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan slightly raises his head to gaze at the Thunder Dragon in the sky, seemingly particularly interested in it.
Just by looking at Gao Xuan’s calm and gentle demeanor, one wouldn’t think he had ruthlessly killed Ao Ping a moment ago.
Ao Dongcheng sighed inwardly; if possible, he wouldn’t want to become enemies with Gao Xuan. Unfortunately, though Cyan Celestial Realm is vast, it can only have one ruler.
Ao Dongcheng loudly says to Gao Xuan, "Celestial Master Gao, as a celestial master from the Celestial Court, your actions are ruthless and unjust."
Gao Xuan couldn’t help but laugh; Ao Dongcheng is not so naïve as to find him to talk about reason right now, his actual intent is likely delaying time or plotting something else.
He said, "I don’t enjoy killing indiscriminately. However, if someone wants to kill me, I will show no mercy."
Ao Dongcheng sneers, "Our Dragon Race holds no grudges against you. First, you utterly exterminated the North Sea Dragon Race, then killed my third and tenth sons. I believe there was a misunderstanding and wish for peace.
"Yet, you arrogantly insulted my messenger and killed the Seventh Grade Celestial Master Lin Jianghong mediating the matter.
"Consider Lin Jianghong as the Celestial Master Chief of the Cyan Celestial Realm, technically your superior. Not only do you ignore advice, but why kill Lin Jianghong?
"Then my third brother went to ask guidance from you, but you slayed him with one sword! Such a vicious and ruthless scoundrel deserved to be eradicated by everyone!"
Ao Dongcheng’s voice grew louder and his face showed more and more anger as he spoke.
He pointed at Gao Xuan and loudly addressed all cultivators, "All cultivators attending the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly, I activated the grand array to kill this vile creature, not to target you."
Most cultivators showed signs of realization. Indeed, Ao Dongcheng is specifically targeting Gao Xuan, and this matter was irrelevant to them.
After all, they were just unfortunate collateral damage. Deep down, this incident was all Gao Xuan’s fault.
The Thunder Dragon released Evil Qi, killing tens of thousands of cultivators instantly, which sparked great fear and anger among numerous cultivators.
Now, Ao Dongcheng’s words have shifted many cultivators’ anger toward Gao Xuan.
Many cultivators stared hatefully at Gao Xuan, though they remained silent, their hearts filled with resentment toward Gao Xuan.
The good Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly was ruined by Gao Xuan. Additionally, so many people had died!
Even the Daoist cultivators from the Northern Province had strange expressions.
Chen Royal Court and Chen Jiu Feng actively retreated, distancing themselves from Yun Qingxia and Celestial Fool.
They are smart people; they wouldn’t be fooled by Ao Dongcheng’s words. However, Ao Dongcheng is clear about targeting Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan is strong, but there’s only one Gao Xuan. At most, Yun Qingxia and Celestial Fool side with him.
Chen Jiu Feng and Chen Royal Court don’t want to be Gao Xuan’s henchmen opposing the Dragon King. So, distancing themselves clarifies their stance.
Of course, they don’t plan to help the Dragon King against Gao Xuan either.
They have self-awareness; they know such level of strong combat isn’t something they can meddle with.
Celestial Fool also doesn’t want to involve himself in Gao Xuan and the Dragon Race’s enmities, hesitated a bit and ultimately remained still.
Although he had already informed Gao Xuan that he wouldn’t assist him against the Dragon Race.
