Breaking through the illusion of the mortal world

Chapter 170 Scoring 3-Way

In the depths of Qionghua Palace in the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land, Luo Tianming sat upright on a cloud-patterned jade throne, tightly clutching a newly received communication jade slip.

The contents of the jade slip were top-secret intelligence sent back by spies lurking in the Fuyou Holy Land.

The giant inter-state teleportation array jointly built by the Dao Academy and the Fuyou Holy Land has a solid foundation and all the spatial Dao patterns are in perfect harmony. Only the last two core restriction seals remain to be engraved. In a maximum of two days, it will be able to completely connect Qingzhou and Zhongzhou!

These few words struck Luo Tianming like a massive boulder, making the usually composed Holy Lord of the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land unable to conceal his anxiety.

He looked up at the sky outside the hall. The Central State Cauldron, which suppressed the fortune of the Central State, was hanging in the sky above the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land. The thousand-foot-long cauldron was covered with ten thousand rays of dark yellow light. However, even with the ancient artifact guarding him, it could not calm his mind.

Luo Tianming knew better than anyone the terrible consequences of this teleportation array being connected.

The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty has established itself in Qingzhou, and its Daoist academy has been recruiting disciples for nearly a century. Moreover, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty has also absorbed countless independent cultivators.

The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty is now filled with powerful figures, and its army of cultivators numbers no less than 100,000.

Once the teleportation array is completed, the Qingzhou army can instantly reach Zhongzhou, at which point it will become increasingly difficult for Zhongzhou to establish a celestial dynasty.

His Heavenly Spirit Immortal Dynasty was only in its infancy, with its allies wavering, its Immortal Ranking unrefined, its Immortal Laws unenlightened, and its fortune only condensed to one-tenth or one-twelfth of its full potential.

If the army of cultivators from the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty were to set foot in Zhongzhou, all his plans, including his grand scheme to establish a dynasty by exhausting the resources of the Holy Land, would surely be in vain, and the entire Zhongzhou would become a vassal state of Qingzhou!

"Two days...we only have two days left."

Luo Tianming muttered to himself, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

Now that things have come to this, the only way out is to take a desperate gamble and take the initiative to break through any remaining obstacles and create a glimmer of hope!

"Someone come here!"

Luo Tianming let out a deep shout, which resounded throughout Qionghua Palace and echoed throughout the entire Heavenly Spirit Holy Land.

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"Immediately issue an order: all elders, hall masters, chapel masters, and core disciples of the Holy Land must gather at Qionghua Palace within one hour for a meeting!"

The messenger was greatly alarmed. The Holy Lord's fury clearly indicated that a tremendous change had occurred in the Central Plains. Without daring to delay for even a moment, he transformed into several streaks of light and rushed away.

In less than half an incense stick's time, Qionghua Palace was already filled with the top forces of the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land.

The crowd was solemn, and spiritual energy surged within the hall, yet no one dared to utter a sound.

They were all pillars of the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land, having followed Luo Tianming for many years. They knew that the Holy Lord had never lost his composure like this before, and that today's events must be related to the life and death of the Immortal Dynasty.

Jiang Li also stood at the head of the line. He had been persuaded to retreat by the Yang family's elder in Yangcheng the day before and failed to capture or kill Li Jingyun. He was already holding a grudge in his heart.

Luo Tianming slowly rose to his feet, the Xuanhuang Qi of the Zhongzhou Cauldron automatically surrounding him, making him appear like a great emperor who held the power of life and death in Zhongzhou.

His gaze was piercing, sweeping over everyone in the hall, his voice resolute:

"Gentlemen, we have just received a secret report that the inter-provincial teleportation array between the Fuyou Holy Land and the Dao Academy will definitely connect to Qingzhou within two days!"

The moment those words were spoken, the entire hall was astonished!

"What?! Only two days left?"

"If the army of the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty arrives, how can our dynasty, whose foundation is not yet stable, resist?"

"Holy Lord, we request permission to fight! We must immediately raze the Fuyou Holy Land to the ground and prevent the teleportation array from taking shape!"

A cacophony of noise rose and fell, and everyone's face showed surprise.

They knew all too well that this teleportation array was the lifeline of the battle in Zhongzhou. If the Dao Academy gained the upper hand, they would be in a passive position from which there was no hope of redemption.

Luo Tianming raised his hand and waved it, and a vast pressure instantly descended, silencing the entire hall.

"Only a swift and decisive strike can break this deadlock!" Luo Tianming's voice boomed.

"Today, I have devised three plans, mobilizing the entire Holy Land's power and all those who have pledged allegiance, to sever the Dao Academy's lifeline and solidify the foundation of my Heavenly Spirit Immortal Dynasty within two days!"

Everyone held their breath, staring at Luo Tianming, awaiting his decision.

First route, all main forces are deployed, I myself will personally lead the expedition to the Holy Land of Soaring Clouds, to destroy the foundation of the formation!

"I will lead ninety percent of the Holy Land's elite forces and send a message to all seventeen factions that have clearly pledged allegiance to my Immortal Dynasty, ordering them to assemble and join me in the expedition to the Soaring Holy Land!"

Luo Tianming's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "In this battle, we will spare no expense to completely destroy the inter-state teleportation array between the Dao Academy and Qingzhou!"

"Once the formation is destroyed, the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty's army is far away in Qingzhou and won't be able to get here in a short time. The other forces in the Central Continent that are allied with Great Yan will be sitting ducks!"

Upon hearing this order, everyone in the hall was filled with awe.

The Holy Lord personally led the expedition, deploying all his main forces. This was a gamble with the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land's resources, demonstrating Luo Tianming's determination to destroy the formation.

It has been a thousand years since such a being from a sacred land in the Central Continent has personally taken action.

"The sacred land's treasure vaults are wide open; all array-breaking magical artifacts and offensive spiritual treasures have been unleashed. In this battle, only victory is permitted; defeat is not an option!"

The second route, with its official appointments and seals, stabilized all sides and prevented internal troubles!

Luo Tianming's gaze fell on Jiang Li, and he said in a deep voice, "Elder!"

"Your subordinate is here!" Jiang Li stepped forward, bowed, and accepted the order.

"You are hereby appointed as the investiture envoy of the Celestial Dynasty, carrying the Central Continent Cauldron and the Celestial Dynasty's Golden Scroll, to immediately proceed to the territories of all the allied forces in the Central Continent!"

"Anyone who submits to the power of my Heavenly Spirit Immortal Dynasty will be immediately conferred a title, bestowed with fortune, and have their spiritual vein territory defined, thus binding them completely to the chariot of the Immortal Dynasty!"

His tone was grave: "With our main force deployed, the Holy Land is vulnerable. We absolutely cannot allow these forces to take advantage of this situation and waver, nor can we give the Dao Academy an opportunity to instigate a rebellion!"

"Although the Immortal Ranking is not yet fully formed, it can still draw upon a portion of the fortune of the Central Continent Cauldron. Regardless of whether they are truly willing to return, they must first be officially recognized and their territories must be demarcated and a dynasty established as soon as possible."

Remember, don't delay, you must be fast!

"Your subordinate obeys! I will certainly not fail in my mission!" Jiang Li replied in a deep voice. He knew that this mission was of paramount importance to the establishment of the Immortal Dynasty.

The third path is to bestow grace upon the mortal realm, gather spiritual power, and concentrate fortune!

At this point, Luo Tianming's tone became urgent: "Pass on my order: select all capable low-ranking disciples from both the inner and outer sects of the Holy Land, divide them into one hundred small teams, and dispatch them to all the mortal cities or settlements under the jurisdiction of the forces that have submitted to the Central Continent!"

He pointed out the core issue: "The fortune of the celestial dynasty originates from all living beings, and among them, mortals are numerous and possess the deepest spiritual power."

"The Great Yan Immortal Dynasty's dominance in Qingzhou stems from its control over the spiritual power of countless beings there. For our Heavenly Spirit Immortal Dynasty to contend with it, we must first win over the hearts of the people and gather the spiritual power of all living beings!"

He then refined the instructions:

"Firstly, in cities and towns where food is scarce and famine is rampant, I will use spirit stones to compensate wealthy households within the city, requisition their stored grain, and distribute it to all people."

"The wealthy receive a divine opportunity, and the common people receive enough food to fill their stomachs. Both benefit, and they will surely feel grateful."

"Secondly, when mortal lands encounter disasters, plagues, or monster attacks, and the earth's energy is disordered, I will immediately take action and use my supernatural powers to resolve the situation, stabilize the earth's energy, and ensure the well-being of the people."

"Thirdly, the laws of the Celestial Immortal Dynasty were proclaimed to all people, informing them that the Celestial Dynasty was established solely to protect all beings in the Central Plains and to give everyone the opportunity to attain immortality."

Luo Tianming's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "The power of all spirits is the very source of the Immortal Dynasty's fortune!"

"What you need to do is to make hundreds of millions of living beings believe in the Heavenly Spirit Immortal Dynasty from the bottom of their hearts."

"Only by concentrating our spiritual power can the fortune of the Central Continent Cauldron surge, giving our Immortal Dynasty a foundation to contend with the Great Yan Immortal Dynasty in a short period of time!"

"Any other forces that dare to obstruct us will be suppressed immediately and killed without mercy!" Luo Tianming added.

The people in the hall instantly understood the Holy Lord's profound plans and were all sincerely convinced.

The three-pronged strategy is interconnected, combining offense and defense, and directly targets the core objective.

The first attack will strike at the heart of the enemy's defenses, destroying their lifeline.

First, safeguard our allies and prevent trouble from breaking out in our own backyard;

One strand gathers the power of thought, solidifying the foundation of one's fortune.

"We will obey the Holy Lord's decree!"

The cultivators in the hall responded in unison, their voices resounding throughout the Qionghua Palace, even causing the Zhongzhou Cauldron outside the hall to hum.

Luo Tianming gazed at the swirling clouds on the horizon outside the palace, his ambition clearly revealed in his eyes:

"Within two days, I will reduce the teleportation array of the Fuyou Holy Land to ruins!"

"Daoist Academy, Great Yan Immortal Dynasty, if you wish to seize control of the Central Plains, you must first ask me, Luo Tianming, and this Central Plains Cauldron!"

After the meeting concluded, the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land instantly entered a state of full combat readiness.

Nine bells and drums rang out in unison, and seventeen messages of spiritual light shot straight into the sky, reaching all the forces that had submitted to them in the Central Plains.

Golden-armored elites clad in armor and wielding blades, their magical treasures radiating spiritual light.

Holding the Immortal Ranking, Jiang Li used his supernatural powers to shrink the distance between land and land, traveling directly to the strongholds of various forces.

One hundred disciple teams, carrying resources such as spirit stones, transformed into countless streams of light and headed to various mortal territories in the Central Plains.

In mortal cities or villages, immortal disciples appear, bringing rain and clouds, driving away demons and disasters, and opening granaries to distribute grain.

The people knelt and bowed in gratitude, their thoughts, like wisps of blue smoke, converging towards the Central State Cauldron, the sacred land of Heaven.

Among the forces that submitted, Jiang Li held the proclamation to bestow titles and honors, granting them blessings and bestowing titles upon them.

From the direction of the Holy Land of Fuyou, Luo Tianming personally led his main force, advancing in a mighty and imposing manner.

Fortune is shifting, and the Central Plains are undergoing tremendous changes.

A momentous battle concerning the lineage of the Central Plains, the survival of the Immortal Dynasty, and the fate of the dynasty is about to unfold!

The overwhelming military might of the Heavenly Spirit Holy Land is aimed directly at the Soaring Holy Land!