Sect Master's Immortal Journey

Chapter 10: Yellow Sand Hidden Trace Formation

Taiyi Sect covered an area of only 30 acres, and its entire perimeter was surrounded by a yellow light, creating a tight and solid defense around the sect's residence. This yellow light originated from Taiyi Sect's Sect Protecting Formation, a First Rank superior formation called the Yellow Sand Hidden Trace Formation, which was quite common in the Endless Sea of Sand. Like all Sect Protecting Formations, the Yellow Sand Hidden Trace Formation served to gather and prevent the dispersal of spiritual energy. Additionally, it had defensive, trapping, and confusing functions that were quite effective. However, its offensive power against enemies was not very satisfactory.

When Taiyi Sect was rebuilt after being destroyed by sand monsters, there were only two Foundation Building stage experts left among the surviving disciples. Although they could have struggled to seize a Second Rank spirit vein with determination, they eventually chose the current First Rank superior spirit vein to rebuild the mountain gate. One reason was to maintain a low profile and avoid making enemies with nearby cultivation forces. The other reason was that this particular First Rank spirit vein was unique, capable of nurturing spiritual essence, and contained a hint of magnetic force.

The ancestors who rebuilt Taiyi Sect had extracted the magnetic force from the spirit vein and infused it into the Sect Protecting Formation, giving the ordinary Yellow Sand Hidden Trace Formation several additional changes.

At this moment, even with the Divine Movement Art talisman accelerating him, Meng Zhang couldn't outrun the pursuit of the Wind Chasing Horses. He was now less than ten zhang away from the coverage of Taiyi Sect's Sect Protecting Formation.

Zhang Second, the man with scars all over his face, had already chased closely behind Meng Zhang on his Wind Chasing Horse. He raised the golden knife in his hand and fiercely slashed forward, sending a golden crescent-shaped knife energy shooting towards Meng Zhang's back. It seemed that he would strike Meng Zhang's back before he entered Taiyi Sect.

As if he had eyes on his back, Meng Zhang's body, which was originally flying forward, suddenly threw itself sideways, narrowly avoiding the knife energy.

However, this evasive maneuver slowed his progress. Taiyi Sect was within sight, but it felt like an unreachable distance.

Boss Zhang, riding on his horse, formed hand seals and shouted lightly. The ground behind Meng Zhang surged, and with a thunderous roar, the sand and soil formed a dirt dragon that pounced towards Meng Zhang.

Meng Zhang rolled on the ground to avoid the dirt dragon's attack. However, the dirt dragon didn't stop and continued pursuing him.

By now, Zhang Brothers had caught up and surrounded Meng Zhang.

Just before he reached them, Meng Zhang quietly took out Taiyi Sect's Sect Master seal. While rolling on the ground, he waved the seal and softly chanted a few incantations.

The Taiyi Sect's Sect Master seal was the control center of the sect-protecting great formation. As long as one entered the sensing range of the Sect Protecting Formation, they could control it. Moreover, the sensing range of the Sect Protecting Formation was much larger than Taiyi Sect's residence.

Suddenly, within the Taiyi Sect's Sect Protecting Formation, an invisible force emerged, accurately enveloping Meng Zhang, who was struggling on the ground.

Meng Zhang's body was firmly trapped and then swiftly pulled into Taiyi Sect's Sect Protecting Formation like a lightning. The yellow light that enveloped Taiyi Sect had no resistance to Meng Zhang's body, allowing him to pass through effortlessly. The sudden change caught Zhang Brothers off guard. Just as they were about to capture Meng Zhang, the unexpected occurred. Zhang Second, known for his quick temper, was furious. With a loud roar, he leaped from his horse and rushed towards Taiyi Sect's Sect Protecting Formation, easily passing through the yellow light.

Once inside the Formation, Zhang Second disappeared from his brothers' sight. Without hesitation, Zhang Brothers followed suit, leaving the Wind Chasing Horses outside the Formation and charging in. Having committed many robberies, they were already well-versed in dealing with the likes of the Yellow Sand Hidden Trace Formation, a common Sect Protecting Formation.

Inside the Sect Protecting Formation, Meng Zhang waved the Sect Master seal while activating various changes within the Formation. He also utilized its power to transmit messages to Tian Zhen and Daoist Clear Spirit.

"Zhen Ling (True Spirit) has betrayed the sect and colluded with outsiders to cause trouble."

"You must return immediately and defend against the external enemies."

Taiyi Sect, being a small sect, had survived in the treacherous environment of the Endless Sea of Sand for many years, mainly because its disciples were highly vigilant. Upon hearing Meng Zhang's words, even the kind-hearted Daoist Clear Spirit didn't hesitate and immediately took action with two disciples.

The four members of Taiyi Sect, following their usual drills, quickly headed to several control nodes of the Sect Protecting Formation, injecting their true qi to assist Meng Zhang in activating the Formation.

The Sect Protecting Formation immediately started undergoing various changes. Around Taiyi Sect, which had been relatively calm, strong winds began to blow, lifting up the yellow sand and shrouding everything in sight.

Zhang Second, who had entered the Formation first, was enveloped by the endless yellow sand upon his entry. The sand covered his body, making it difficult for him to even open his eyes. Unfazed, he swung his golden knife, sending out crescent-shaped knife energies to disperse the surrounding sand.

Having already obtained Taiyi Sect's information from Zhen Ling (True Spirit), Zhang Second knew that the Yellow Sand Hidden Trace Formation required numerous disciples to achieve its full power. However, considering Taiyi Sect's limited manpower, how much power could they exert from the formation?

Boss Zhang and Zhang Third, who had entered the Formation after Zhang Second, were temporarily cut off from communication due to the Formation's interference. Nevertheless, they remained calm and began attacking the Formation.

Zhang Third took out a command flag and waved it lightly, dispersing the surrounding sand, revealing an empty space.

Boss Zhang took out a palm-sized bell and gently shook it. Invisible soundwaves rushed out in all directions.

The bell was called the Soul Shocking Bell, a First Rank superior magic tool, and a rare one that directly attacked the soul. If not defended against properly, a Cultivator struck by its soundwaves would have their soul thrown into disarray, causing them to faint immediately.

Boss Zhang, who had defeated numerous enemies with this Soul Shocking Bell, made no gains this time. The sound of the bell was almost entirely blocked by the Sect Protecting Formation, not reaching Meng Zhang and the others.

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