Bang!
The flames before the six Dharma Masters flickered unstably, twisting and turning. The altar of the Five Ciang soldiers cracked and accumulated dust. m..oΓg
"The Ciang soldiers have lost their courage!?"
One Dharma Master’s gaze was solemn and disbelieving. The Five Ciang soldiers were always brave and fearless; how could they be so terrified as to crack their altar?
He was about to summon the Five Ciang Great Generals, essentially revealing one of his own trump cards.
"Guanyin Dharma Master of Mount Mao, summoning the five great generals who consume blood offerings..."
However, he was stopped by other Dharma Masters through the flames.
"Guanyin Dharma Master, there's no need to summon the great generals. The consumption of blood offerings is quite immense. We are not Lu Shan sect sorcerers, so it is difficult to command the great generals. It is better to directly summon the Secret Record Earth Soldiers with me."
The Five Ciang Blood Offering Great Generals were fierce and spirited; only Lu Shan sorcerers could summon them, otherwise, a great price would have to be paid.
Another Dharma Master was very direct. These Ciang demon soldiers were scared and fled, meaning the opponent was definitely a being above true gods, perhaps suppressing them with divine authority. Therefore, they should summon Earth Soldiers to counter, divine authority against divine authority.
The so-called Secret Record Earth Soldiers were actually the soldiers of mountain gods, city gods, land gods, water lords, and dragon kings. Dharma Masters in the Dharma tradition, with great magical power, could mobilize their troops from these terrestrial deities. Although most of their troops were also yin soldiers and ghosts, mountain spirits, and water demons, these Earth Soldiers followed the terrestrial deities and had been nourished by their incense for years, gaining a third of divine nature.
Therefore, they would not fear suppression by divine authority.
Moreover, their strength was no less than that of the Five Ciang soldiers, and in some cases, even greater.
As the Dharma Masters made their summons, the Earth Soldiers were ready and gradually being called forth. The altar for summoning Earth Soldiers did not show any anomalies this time, which made them nod slightly, feeling that victory was in their grasp.
But soon, the Earth Soldier altar suddenly lost contact with them!
The six Dharma Masters were instantly startled. The flames reflected on their faces, and soon, one flame surged upwards.
"Zhu Shou, you owe me an explanation."
A human face appeared within the flame. The Dharma Master of Guangze Sacred Sect, through the flames, questioned the black-bearded sorcerer.
The sorcerer's surname was Zhu, and his given name was Shou. His hometown was... Fengyang.
"Your disciple sorcerer, instead of taking them to your dojo, came to disrupt my dojo and overturn my altar?"
Black-bearded sorcerer Zhu Shou replied in a casual tone, "Where could he have taken them? How would I know? You know your altar has been overturned now, but do you know why the Earth Soldiers failed?"
"Daxian Huaguang Dharma Master, you need to discipline your disciples properly!"
The Guangze Dharma Master reprimanded the Daxian Huaguang Dharma Master and proposed:
"I wonder who will be the next unlucky one! Those Earth Soldiers did not go to fight that imperial sorcerer; they are the ones who destroyed my dojo!"
At this, the other five Dharma Masters showed looks of shock.
Some became even more furious.
"City Gods and Land Gods, their soldiers dare to disobey our orders?"
"Does the other side also have similar magic, transferring our soldiers to them?"
While some were still angry, others suddenly had a flash of inspiration and transmitted a message through the fire:
"This is bad. The Earth Soldiers know the location of our main altar and overturned the dojo. That person is likely coming for our true bodies."
...
Before Ji Xiang's eyes, the Ciang soldiers scattered, countless being swallowed by the Hell Mark. A sweep of Lei Fa cleared the area ahead, but just as Ji Xiang was about to advance, mist suddenly emerged from all directions, and countless soldiers of city gods and land gods were summoned in their corporeal and spiritual forms.
Land Gods and City Gods had numerous soldiers, condensed into form by earthly energy, possessing a third of divine nature, but most still retained their nature as yin soldiers. Ji Xiang was getting annoyed. At this moment, the Mingguang Heavenly Book in his hand flashed, and incense smoke gathered to generate natural flying spiritual energy.
The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Arts, Summoning Spirits!
As the divine ability turned, the charging Earth Soldiers were instantly frozen. Their connection to the altar was immediately erased by Ji Xiang!
"All Earthly Divine Soldiers, heed my command."
Ji Xiang's voice reached the ears of the Earth Soldiers. These soldiers showed expressions of horror, but a new order had been issued, and they had to follow the commands of this "new master"!
"It's... a sorcery to command divine soldiers!"
The Earth Soldiers could only complain. It was truly difficult to be private soldiers of City Gods and Land Gods nowadays; they were ordered around everywhere, and changing allegiances was as easy as playing a game!
Then, they were commanded by the Summoning Spirits art and forced to turn around, vigorously destroying this dojo!
The remaining Ciang soldiers were stunned!
What was going on? My teammates are attacking me?
The Earth Soldiers engaged the remaining Ciang soldiers and quickly gained the upper hand, overturning and completely destroying this dojo!
The old sorcerer watched, dumbfounded!
His Five Ciang soldiers were scattered, even directly consumed by the opponent. This was not surprising enough, but what was happening before his eyes was that the summoned Secret Record Earth Soldiers had turned their spears against the summoner's dojo!
Are the City God and Land God quitting their jobs?
No, the positions of the City God and Land God of Dingjia City were also held by people from the Dharma tradition!
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The old sorcerer's mind was a mess. After the dojo was overturned, the locations of two other dojos appeared on the altar. Seeing them, Ji Xiang asked the old sorcerer:
"Are these two dojos your main altars?"
The old sorcerer, fearing Ji Xiang's divine abilities, shook his head and said, "The location of the dojo on the left is one of the three副坛s of our Daxian Huaguang Sect."
"Three? Your Six Sects have considerable influence. You dare to set up three副坛s in the city now? I can't even imagine how many small dojos you must have!"
Ji Xiang was impatient. At this moment, he summoned an Earth Soldier and asked him about the location of the Land God's temple.
Then, he stomped heavily on the ground!
The entire dojo shook. Amidst the earth-shattering tremors, a pillar of heavenly smoke penetrated the ground and flew towards the northwest. The Land God of Dingjia City, who was in the Land God's temple sensing the connection with his soldiers, was a person of the Dharma tradition holding a divine position. He never expected the pillar of heavenly smoke to suddenly break through the ground and directly envelop his form and spirit!
"Summoning Spirit!"
Summoning Spirit was a forced summons; he had no choice but to go. This Land God felt his divine position about to detach from his body and be stripped away. Helplessly, he immediately transformed into a wisp of green smoke, enveloped by white smoke, and in the next instant, appeared before Ji Xiang!
The old sorcerer's eyes almost fell to the ground.
"Martial Uncle, why did you come directly...!"
Question marks appeared on the old sorcerer's forehead.
Are you a mole?
The Land God of Dingjia City was the old sorcerer's martial uncle. Due to his old age and declining magical power, he took on the position of Land God, handling ordinary matters in Dingjia City while enjoying the incense offerings of the populace.
The Land God of Dingjia City was disheveled. Seeing that his Earth Soldiers were not obeying him but were following the instructions of the person before him, and even pointing their weapons at him!
"What are you doing! I am the Land God! Don't point swords and knives at me!"
Those Earth Soldiers chuckled awkwardly, "Apologies, my lord, we only obey the orders of the Earth God. This lord's order is stronger than yours..."
The Land God almost shouted "coward."
The next moment, Ji Xiang grabbed him by the neck and interrogated him about the location of the altar. The power of Summoning Spirit was still in effect, and he could not resist, so he could only reveal the location of the main altar.
After Ji Xiang finished asking, he did not dismiss these Earth Soldiers. He brought along the Shangqing Daoist, the Ghost Immortal, the old sorcerer, and the immobilized young sorcerer.
Then, he ascended to the clouds and mist, riding the wind and qi, landing at a magnificent dojo, and descending before the main altar.
Buzz buzz!
As the clouds settled, a loud bronze drum suddenly sounded in the void, and countless heavenly soldier forms and spirits appeared in the dojo!
Six Ding Heavenly Soldiers!
The void shook for the second time, like thunder and lightning!
Several tall generals in yellow robes and azure armor appeared!
Six Jia Divine Generals!
Ji Xiang's gaze shifted slightly. The Shangqing Daoist explained:
"Ding Chou extends my life, Ding Hai captures my soul. Ding You controls my spirit, Ding Wei repels my disasters. Ding Si saves me from danger, Ding Mao saves me from misfortune. Jia Zi protects my body, Jia Xu guards my form. Jia Shen solidifies my destiny, Jia Wu guards my soul. Jia Chen suppresses my spirit, Jia Yin nurtures my truth."
"Six Ding and Six Jia Heavenly Soldiers and Divine Generals, this is truly one of Mao Shan's renowned skills. They can summon so many heavenly soldiers and divine generals. The Shangqing Sect's Dharma Realm, it seems, is being utilized with great proficiency."
But Ji Xiang let out a cold laugh:
"After demon soldiers, then Earth Soldiers, and after Earth Soldiers, then Heavenly Soldiers. But after inviting so many troops, do you not dare to show yourselves to meet them?"
Just as Ji Xiang's voice fell, a person appeared out of nowhere behind the dojo.
Daxian Huaguang Dharma Master, the black-bearded sorcerer Zhu Shou, drove the heavenly soldiers and divine generals forward and said to Ji Xiang:
"Truly a young hero. When did the imperial court recruit a master like you?"
"Why are you here? Is it about the Shangqing Dharma Realm? Then there's nothing to discuss."
Ji Xiang nodded: "You are one of the Dharma Masters here?"
"Let's put aside the matter of the Shangqing Dharma Realm for now. If my matter is completed, the issue of the Shangqing Dharma Realm can be resolved directly."
Daxian Huaguang Dharma Master frowned slightly: "Your matter?"
Ji Xiang: "I want to have a talk with your Master of Biyou Palace."
Daxian Huaguang Dharma Master chuckled: "Then there's even less to discuss."
"On account of the imperial court, you should leave Dingjia City now. Today's events will be considered as if they never happened. The Six Sects will remain the Six Sects. As for the relationship between us and Shangqing, it is now irreconcilable, with no room for negotiation."
Ji Xiang sighed: "Since there is no room for negotiation."
"Then I shall have to make you negotiate!"