Yang Hong glanced at another Jin Dan battle that was still ongoing, and with a decisive transmission, he instructed his disciple to fly out of the formation's light barrier and concede.
Because the Golden Core cultivator from the Immortal Sect was also white-haired and frail, he was genuinely worried that the Immortal Sect Alliance might pull a trick on him.
That would be losing both the bride and the dowry.
"Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Our Immortal Sect values life above all else and would never resort to self-detonation."
Sensing Yang Hong's gaze, Ancestor Chaoyang immediately guessed his concern and explained with a smile.
Unfortunately, as soon as Ancestor Chaoyang finished speaking, Monk Tongyuan interjected.
"Hmph~ As if your Immortal Sect hasn't done such things before?"
"On this point, we are indeed better than your Buddhist sect, much better!"
Ancestor Chaoyang was not intimidated by Monk Tongyuan and retorted.
"Hmph~"
Monk Tongyuan snorted coldly and remained silent. After all, some things were easy to do but difficult to speak of. If they were spoken of, no one would have any face.
Yang Hong looked at the two who had tacitly fallen silent and immediately understood that the Buddhist and Immortal Sect alliances had frequently used this method of self-detonation to intimidate those sects that wished to remain neutral.
And they had succeeded many times.
He could imagine that if the Golden Core battle had started first, and the Buddhist or Immortal Sect had unleashed two self-detonations right at the beginning, even if those sects had one hundred percent of their combat power, it would be considered high psychological fortitude if they could exert fifty percent.
It was likely that they only needed to sacrifice two Golden Core cultivators nearing the end of their lifespan to forcibly get a powerful sect to join the alliance.
And within this newly joined sect, there would inevitably be older Golden Core cultivators, and these Golden Core cultivators would become the next batch of self-detonation bombs.
He believed that it would not be long before the entire Taiyuan Cultivation World would be divided into three factions.
Buddhist, Immortal, and Demonic Races!
The so-called neutral factions would soon be eliminated or absorbed!
With a myriad of thoughts swirling in his mind, Yang Hong forced himself to calm down, contemplating how to proceed in the future.
He could disregard other matters, but he had to win this assessment battle against the Buddhist and Immortal Sects.
He shifted his gaze to the battlefield between Qingfeng Mountain Villa and the Buddhist Sect and discovered that his disciples were indeed affected.
That disciple was controlling a flying sword from a distance, constantly hacking at the Buddhist disciple who was protected by a golden shield. Even his spells were cast from afar, without any regard for whether they could hit the enemy.
It was more farcical than children playing house.
The Buddhist disciple, on the other hand, was at ease, directly chasing the Qingfeng Mountain Villa disciple everywhere under the protection of a golden radiance.
"Concede and retreat, don't bring shame upon yourselves!"
Lu Yanhe, who was fleeing aimlessly, suddenly heard his Sect Leader's angry voice and felt as if he had heard heavenly music. He turned his flying sword under his feet, and then a streak of light shot out of the formation's light barrier.
"Fusion Battle, First Match: [Buddhist Dharma Boundless Alliance] wins."
Following the victory in the first match, as soon as the Buddhist referee announced the win, the next contestant from the Buddhist Sect was ready to enter the combat zone.
They intended to take down the Qingfeng Mountain Villa disciples in one go!
Indeed, attacking the mind was the supreme strategy!
"What are you afraid of? Third-tier Fusion Realm cultivators cannot self-detonate. Go up there and fight like you would in the Foundation Establishment realm. Use Thunder Orbs and talismans, smash them with everything you've got, and see if they die!"
"Remember, only if you are more ruthless than them will they fear you!"
"If Thunder Orbs and talismans can't kill the opponent, then get up close and personal. Use your flying swords like rackets and the enemy like a ball, smash them out of the formation's light barrier!"
Seeing his disciples' morale flagging, Yang Hong quickly transmitted instructions, guiding them fiercely.
Even if they lost the match, they must not lose their spirit, nor their courage!
"I'll go!"
Among the remaining four Fusion Realm disciples, a petite female disciple stepped forward and walked towards the combat area.
"Lu Pipi, be careful."
"Pipi, wait, here's a third-tier high-grade shield artifact, take it."
"My iron rod is third-tier high-grade, it's more convenient for smashing people."
"Here~ A third-tier high-grade Neon Robe, put it on."
Just as Lu Pipi was about to fly her sword, she was stopped by her fellow disciples, including Lu Yanhe, who had just been defeated. They all took out their best artifacts and handed them to Lu Pipi.
"Don't worry, senior brothers. Pipi will definitely win this match."
Lu Pipi did not refuse and accepted all the artifacts. While running towards the combat area, she took the opportunity to familiarize herself with the performance of the newly acquired artifacts.
"Sixty breaths. If the Qingfeng Mountain Villa contestant does not enter the arena, they will be directly disqualified!"
Unfortunately, the Buddhist referee was not a fool and announced loudly.
Lu Pipi didn't look much and haphazardly put on twelve third-tier high-grade artifacts.
Behind her, Jin Dan realm disciples walked over to the remaining three Fusion Realm contestants and began equipping them with the strongest and most suitable third-tier high-grade equipment.
"Begin!"
Upon hearing the Buddhist referee shout "Begin," a somewhat nervous and fearful Lu Pipi directly unleashed her true essence to its fullest, activating ten third-tier high-grade Thunder Talismans simultaneously.
The dense lightning caused the monk, who was protected by the Buddhist golden light, to stagger.
Boom~ Boom~
With two more Thunder Orbs exploding, the monk's protective golden light was shattered, and he fell to the ground, trembling all over.
"Hehe~ There's hope."
Seeing her opponent fall, Lu Pipi's flying sword appeared beneath her feet, and she swiftly charged towards the fallen monk, simultaneously summoning her third-tier high-grade iron rod.
Bang~
It wasn't Lu Pipi who hit the monk, but the monk self-detonated an artifact, blocking Lu Pipi's strike.
"Holy crap! Even artifacts can self-detonate?
You bald donkeys have gone too far!"
As Lu Pipi complained, Yang Hong uttered the same words, glaring angrily at Monk Tongyuan.
"Benefactor Yang, it seems we haven't done anything. The self-detonation of artifacts is because our disciples have many artifacts."
Monk Tongyuan replied to Yang Hong with a sneaky voice completely unbefitting his appearance, looking as if victory was assured.
"You're ruthless!
The self-detonation of artifacts by Fusion Realm cultivators will absolutely affect their Dao path due to the damage to their divine soul, and they might not even be able to break through to another minor realm!"
"Is that so? This old monk is not aware of that."
Monk Tongyuan shrugged innocently, as if he truly didn't know this basic common knowledge of the cultivation world.
"Monk, you're celebrating too early."
Yang Hong left a harsh remark and immediately transmitted a secret divine sense message to Lu Pipi.
Lu Pipi, who had been considering retreating, suddenly her eyes lit up. As she retreated, her hands quickly formed seals.
"Divine Sense Stab!"
With a soft cry from her, an invisible divine sense attack struck the monk, causing him to fall from the sky clutching his head.
"Hehe~ Watch my ball skills!"
Lu Pipi smiled triumphantly and rushed towards the monk who had not yet landed.
One smash~ two smashes~ three smashes~
With thudding sounds, the monk was smashed out of the formation's light barrier and caught by the Buddhist referee.
Seeing Lu Pipi still eager to continue, Monk Tongyuan became anxious again.
"Benefactor Yang, Qingfeng Mountain Villa is truly extraordinary, possessing such profound divine sense attack techniques."
"Hehe~ Old monk, do you want to buy it? The 'Divine Sense Stab' technique, only one spirit stone."
Yang Hong directly took out a pile of jade slips and spread them out before Monk Tongyuan.
This caused Monk Tongyuan's magic power to surge, and his killing intent boiled.
The disciples watching from the ground also began to stir their magic power.
A great battle was imminent!