Nine Heavens Combat Formation
Wearing the visage of an elder, Helian Kong explained, “Celestial preservation energy is an energy produced when nine immortals work together that also preserves the world. Nine Heavens Combat Formation uses that energy as its formation foundation to combat foreign races. Of course, that includes elemental demons.”
“I thought only Nine Heavens Reverse Development Formation could use celestial preservation energy,” Mu Yu blurted.
“Where did you hear about them? I never knew that could utilise celestial preservation energy.”
“No, no, I was just mumbling random stuff. Since Nine Heavens Combat Formation can fight off foreign races, why does it matter to Third Heaven Palace?”
“I don’t blame you for asking the question. Third Heaven Palace doesn’t actually control the monument; they can activate it but can’t interfere with it. No matter who becomes the final nine, Third Heaven Palace can’t interfere with them and must abide by the monument’s rules. All they can do is to control the nine.”
“Does Nine Heavens Combat Formation have any other function besides fending off foreign races?”
“Let’s give an example. Let’s say you become one of the mystic nine immortals, you will be able to wield the formation. Celestial preservation energy is the most potent energy in Third Heaven. Has it clicked for you? As it is the most potent energy, it can be sent into the monument, meaning the energy can be used to cast other formations. Based on what you’ve told me about Bai Jie, I suspect he has an agenda for celestial preservation energy.”
“What might that be for?”
“That’s beyond me. The day before, Third Heaven Palace publicised they’d be delaying the contest to determine the nine mystic immortals by half a year. If I’m to hazard a guess, it must be attributed to the sudden surge of dark horses. Be it Xiang Nan, Chu Xiachi, Xiao Ran, you and so forth, none of you are under their control, yet you all have a chance of becoming the nine mystic immortals. If you lot become the nine mystic immortals, Bai Jie’s plan to obtain celestial preservation energy will be as good as gone. That’s why he needs to ensure the conditions are set to prevent you lot from placing in the top nine.”
“How can they control when the final contest is held if they can’t control the monument?”
“Who else besides Third Heaven Palace can have everyone convene at the monument? Every ultimate immortal is waiting for their call. Therefore, it’s tantamount to them controlling the time of the contest.”
“What are the conditions for commencing the contest?”
“Once two thirds of the crests are on the monument. Bai Jie can’t interfere with the process of selection. I’ll keep digging. In the meantime, you need to progress your cultivation. You need to be one of the mystic immortals.”
“Which is stronger, the nine immortals controlling celestial preservation energy or Nine Heavens Combat Formation controlling celestial preservation energy?”
“Mm… I think Nine Heavens Combat Formation is superior by a tad since the nine immortals are only hosts for celestial preservation energy. Being a host doesn’t mean they can control celestial preservation energy; they might be able to control it transiently. Don’t quote me on that. What I can confidently tell you is that you need Ultimate Immortals Monument to control celestial preservation energy.”
Mu Yu mused, Bai Jie might’ve discovered Archfiend Qinglong’s plan to deploy Nine Heavens Reverse Development Formation to eradicate them. Since he’s helpless against it even with celestial preservation energy, he’s doing everything he can to control Ultimate Immortals Monument until he can have the nine mystic immortals counter using Nine Heavens Combat Formation. This means that he who controls celestial preservation energy is the victor.
Chin in his hands, Xiaoshuai pointed out, “If Bai Jie activated the monument to obtain the rights to celestial preservation energy, why didn’t he decide on the nine mystic immortals from the start? He could ensure the nine were his cronies if he did that.”
Helian Kong stroked his beard. “I guess he didn’t activate it for the celestial preservation energy but merely as an excuse to collect soul energy. He must’ve begun this plan once he figured out Archfiend Qinglong was carrying out a plan to dethrone him. What we can take away from this is that he’s not as confident in his subordinates as he gives off. If I’m correct, he is s-”
“Searching for the ninth immortal!” Mu Yu interjected. “I need to go and protect the ninth immortal.”
“Do you plan to bring him to Pill Cauldron Sect or Formation Sect?” Xiaoshuai inquired, biting his finger.
“Mm… Yeah. Regardless of the fact that there are formations protecting him, I’m still worried as he’s the easiest one for Third Heaven Palace to capture. I’ll pick him up once I’m done with my jobs on hand.”
Helian Kong asked, “What are you two talking about? Who is this ‘he’?”
Mu Yu and Xiaoshuai looked to each other before responding, “The ninth immortal!”
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