"Haha, you all also received guidance from a supreme expert, who said that that boy with many treasures from the Xuanhuang Great World, Fang Han, would come here? Since Fairy Ruyi of your Three Fairies and Two Elders was killed by him, naturally you hate him to the bone. It seems that this time we can join hands, first to jointly obtain the Dragon-Wood planet core, and then deal with that Fang Han together."
The flesh horn on Ancestor True Demon's head trembled. Pointing at Lu Lanpo and the others, he began to laugh.
"Is that truly so? With the help of you four, our certainty in killing that vile spawn Fang Han is even greater." Lu Lanpo said with great joy, "Everyone, once we kill this little vile spawn Fang Han and divide his magical treasures among ourselves, we can ascend to the heavens in a single step. Cultivating an Undying Body is not impossible. This vile spawn Fang Han was able to kill Fairy Ruyi, but now that the eight of us are joining hands, eight great Giants of Antiquity, it is fully enough to tear apart stars and directly evaporate an entire ocean. How could he possibly be our match!"
"However, I heard that the little vile spawn Fang Han is full of tricks; we must absolutely be extremely careful."
Dharma King Jidu chimed in.
In reality, the one speaking was Fang Han himself. He used the Reincarnation Tactic of the Yellow Spring Diagram to possess Dharma King Jidu and simulate his voice. Relying on the miraculous effects of the Yellow Spring Diagram, none of these Giants of Antiquity were actually able to see through it.
At this moment, his heart was already filled with extreme vigilance.
These Giants of Antiquity had actually all received guidance from a "supreme expert" and came to the Dragon-Wood Planet to wait for him like a rabbit bumping into a tree stump, using the opportunity of the Dragon-Wood planet core's emergence to deal with him. Who exactly was that "supreme expert" guiding them?
Fortunately, he and Fang Qingxue had been alert, pretending to be a pair of wandering male and female rogue cultivators, allowing Dharma King Jidu to capture them, and then subjugating him with the speed of thunder to gain an identity.
Otherwise, blatantly fighting for the Dragon-Wood planet core like this would have inevitably led to a sneak attack.
But right now, he was in the dark while others were in the light, giving him a massive advantage.
"What Dharma King Jidu is worried about makes sense. We should join forces right now, hide well, and wait for the Dragon-Wood planet core to emerge. Once the core comes out, the little vile spawn Fang Han must have calculated the timing and will definitely rush over. He is also harboring wishful thinking about subjugating Daoist Dragon. Let us wait until he seizes the Dragon-Wood planet core and subjugates Daoist Dragon, then suddenly strike to suppress him."
Lu Lanpo said ruthlessly.
"Good, truly nothing is more poisonous than a woman's heart. This is a good idea." Old freak Blood Bat burst into loud laughter.
"Alright then, let us hide ourselves," Dharma King Jidu said impassively.
"Hold on, I have a formation diagram here called the Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation. It is precisely a formation where eight experts occupy specific positions and then activate it to deliver a certain-kill strike. This was specially designed by us deliberately to deal with the little vile spawn Fang Han. Ancestor True Demon, Ancestor Blood Bat, Dharma King Jidu, Master Goulou, take a look at it. If it is feasible, we will practice according to this formation diagram. That way, the chance of killing Fang Han will be much greater. You must understand that this little vile spawn has many treasures on him, and one misstep might allow him to break through obstacles and escape entirely."
Lu Lanpo tossed out another formation diagram.
On this formation diagram, eight points of light emerged. Above each point of light were divine thrones constantly revolving. This formation diagram was not a treasure, but a coagulation of formation methods—an instruction manual on how to lay out the formation.
"What kind of formation is this? I sense an aura of absolute slaughter. Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation… could it be the legendary grand formation that Immortal Venerable Panwu used to execute multitudes of demons back in the day?" Dharma King Jidu's expression changed.
To be precise, it was Fang Han's expression that changed. He felt the profundity of this Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation. If eight giants could genuinely combine to perfectly lay down this grand formation, it would be more than enough to kill him.
"Who exactly is that supreme expert instructing these Giants of Antiquity to encircle and kill me? Could it be Hua Tiandu? But that is impossible. For Hua Tiandu to have such deep schemes, that would be unimaginable. However, this Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation does belong to him."
Fang Han pondered in his heart, yet could not puzzle out a clear answer.
"Dharma King Jidu truly has broad knowledge and experience. This is indeed Immortal Venerable Panwu's ultimate killing string formation. If we comprehend the mysteries of this grand formation and join hands, let alone executing Fang Han, even a powerful expert with an Undying Body wouldn't survive. Furthermore, the profundity of this formation can be merged into magical treasures and also applied to divine abilities; the benefit to one's cultivation is indescribable. To express my sincerity in executing Fang Han, I am specially imparting the secrets of this Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation to you all. How about it?"
Lu Lanpo giggled sinisterly.
"Good, Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation! Once I cultivate the layout method of this formation diagram, I can refine my natal Dao Artifact, the Qilin Armor, to be even more formidable." Master Goulou shouted in approval.
At once, Lu Lanpo brought out the secrets of the Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation—how to lay down the formation, how to combine it with the vital energy of heaven and earth, how to activate the killing array. In a short time, the eight great Giants of Antiquity respectively familiarized themselves with the secrets. Subsequently, each operated their divine abilities and vital energy according to the secret formulas of the Eight-Trigram Formation, revolving them and concealing their forms.
Meanwhile, Fang Han and Fang Qingxue acted like two venomous snakes, just waiting for the most critical moment to deliver a fatal blow to these giants plotting against him.
"Fang Han, just wait for the Dragon-Wood planet core to emerge. This temporarily formed group of self-interest will crumble apart as they fight each other over it. We can exactly take advantage of the chaos to fish in muddy waters."
Fang Qingxue smiled at Fang Han inside the Yellow Spring Diagram.
Fang Han nodded: "That is naturally so, but we must never expose ourselves under any circumstances; we leave everything for Dharma King Jidu to do. I really want to see who exactly that supreme expert is that guided this group of Giants of Antiquity to deal with me? Hua Tiandu was taken into the Heavenly Feather Palace by Sectmaster Feng Baiyu. I don't know what benefits he received, but it is certain that his power has advanced greatly. He is eyeing this Dragon-Wood planet core, so he might come as well. When the time comes…"
"Hua Tiandu definitely will not come. With Sectmaster Feng Baiyu's level of cultivation, he surely calculated this treasure hunt on the Dragon-Wood Planet and definitely wouldn't let Hua Tiandu come here to meet you. You two would just fight to the death again. Hua Tiandu also knows this, which is why he gave the secret formulas of the Heavenly Martial Eight-Trigram Formation to Lu Lanpo and the others, letting them wait here for you to fall into the trap."
Fang Qingxue thought deeply.
"Hua Tiandu thinks his meager tricks can scheme against me? That is simply bringing humiliation upon himself. Fine, Sectmaster Feng Baiyu desires to scheme for his Heavenly Martial Treasury, which is why he forbids me from killing him. However, I can still kill all the people around him, one by one. I will cross them over, leaving him as a solitary person, and then torture him to death."
Fang Han chuckled grinningly.
When Fang Han came to the Dragon-Wood Planet this time to take the planet core, he originally thought it would be an easy task and that he could directly cross over Daoist Dragon as well. He never expected to encounter so much trouble. There were even people taking advantage of this opportunity to specifically scheme against him.
Even Hua Tiandu had forcefully inserted a foot in.
"It will not be long before the Dragon-Wood planet core emerges. Let us wait quietly! If I can subjugate a few Giants of Antiquity and acquire the Dragon-Wood planet core this time, there will be no more obstacles holding back the establishment of my Thunder Emperor Cave Abode overseas. When that time comes, I will still need to borrow your Eight部 Pagoda to suppress the oceanic veins."
"Senior Sister, you can rest assured about this. What is mine is yours. There is no need to talk about borrowing."
Fang Han said generously.
Just as Fang Han and Fang Qingxue were hiding on Dharma King Jidu's body, plotting and scheming.
Deep within the time and space of the Heavenly Feather Palace, Feng Baiyu sat cross-legged in the void. Below him sat Hua Tiandu. Floating above Hua Tiandu's head was an ancient furnace, which was precisely the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace.
And above Feng Baiyu's head floated the Heavenly Emperor Mirror.
A cluster of bright radiance shot out from the Heavenly Emperor Mirror, illuminating the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace, causing earth-shattering changes to take place inside the ancient furnace. Surprisingly, waves of worldly power were generated within, giving it the embryonic form of a Peerless-Grade Dao Artifact!
In order to cultivate Hua Tiandu, Feng Baiyu surprisingly did not hesitate to consume the worldly power of the Heavenly Emperor Mirror to upgrade the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace.
If the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace possessed worldly power, its might would abruptly more than double. Especially since Hua Tiandu had advanced to become a Giant of Antiquity, he could fully unleash ninety percent of the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace's power.
"Alright, Tiandu. I have already injected a portion of worldly power into the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace. From now on, your Great Desolate Ancient Furnace holds the possibility of advancing into a Peerless-Grade Dao Artifact. This is my reward for you cultivating into a Giant of Antiquity. Furthermore, I have also used the Heavenly Emperor Mirror to assist you in re-refining the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace. You can now re-cultivate your divine abilities, discard the dross and keep the essence, and make the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace your natal magical treasure."
Feng Baiyu opened his eyes, and the Heavenly Emperor Mirror sank from above his head into his body.
"Many thanks, Supreme Sectmaster."
Sensing the changes in the Great Desolate Ancient Furnace, Hua Tiandu's face showed an expression of joy, but his eyes were filled with chilling killing intent.
"However, these past few days, did you go meet Lu Lanpo and those rogue cultivator giants once? Using them to go to the Dragon-Wood Planet and intercept Fang Han?" Feng Baiyu suddenly said.
A hint of a flush appeared on the face of this beautiful young Sectmaster with black hair hanging down to his shoulders. Yet his eyes were exceptionally sharp, staring intently at Hua Tiandu, making Hua Tiandu's expression become somewhat unnatural.
"Never mind, this is your method as well, as long as you do not personally strike out and fight Fang Han to the death. It is within my permissible bounds. The hatred between you two was planted very early on, and it cannot be resolved. However, on your body lies the secrets of the Heavenly Martial Treasury, while on Fang Han's body lies the secrets of the Yellow Spring Treasury. Both great treasuries are objects that my Ascension Sect must obtain. If anyone tries to obstruct this, myself and the various Grand Elders will eliminate them at all costs. Both you and Fang Han should know this; it is where the bottom line of my Ascension Sect lies."
Feng Baiyu spoke unhurriedly.
But the tone of his words carried a forest of killing intent, utterly undisguised. It seemed Hua Tiandu had never seen him display such a terrifyingly grim side.
"Yes, Supreme Sectmaster." Hua Tiandu lowered his head.
"The Taiyi Sect has visited several times, having heard the news of your cultivating into a Giant of Antiquity. Now you possess the qualifications to fulfill your marriage contract with Yan Shuitian. You shall go to the Taiyi Sect now, you know what needs to be done." Feng Baiyu waved his hand.
"This disciple naturally knows what must be done." Hua Tiandu bowed his body and backed out of the Heavenly Feather Palace.
Just as he backed out of the Heavenly Feather Palace, he saw an old man with black whiskers in the guest reception hall of the Heavenly Feather Palace.
"Elder Tang Jingshan!" He was startled. As it turned out, this elder was a powerful expert who had cultivated an Undying Body. It was Elder Tang Jingshan of the Taiyi Sect, whose arm had once been chopped off by Emperor Innate.
"No need to say much. Come with me to the Taiyi Sect. The Supreme Sectmaster has already heard about your cultivating into a Giant of Antiquity, and specially ordered me to come fetching you, so that once Yan Shuitian comes out of seclusion, you two can consummate your marriage!" Tang Jingshan waved his hand.