Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2315 - 172: Battle Again (Part 2)
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The cultivators displayed looks of hesitation, exchanging glances with one another, yet none felt truly content.
Finally, the early-stage Tribulation-Transcending Realm cultivator proficient in Formation broke the silence:
"Why don't I take charge of the primary talisman? That allows Taoist Brother Taiyi to observe the finer points of this ten-person Formation. Should it fail, I'll yield promptly."
At these words, the cultivators paused briefly, but in the end, several early-stage Tribulation-Transcending Realm experts advanced, allowing puppet talismans to be embedded in their Primordial Spirits before soaring out as a group.
Altogether, ten early-stage Tribulation-Transcending Realm cultivators in total.
Guided by that Array Formation cultivator, they each grasped an array flag and arranged themselves into a formation.
Likely due to the Array Formation cultivator's skill in handling multiple tasks, the setup appeared seamless.
Facing them stood ten Bodhisattvas, just as expected.
"Shameless!"
From within the Taoist Field, the cultivators couldn't suppress their outbursts of anger.
Wang Ba's eyes remained locked on the arena's cultivators, scrutinizing their actions closely.
In the arena, the two groups of ten clashed swiftly.
The Array Formation cultivator wielded formations with remarkable finesse. Even though their side of ten paled in power against the foes, a smart layout of the formation let them just manage to unite their collective might, dodging head-on clashes and instead facing off against a single Bodhisattva.
Lacking prowess in spell battles, they still held firm for a short time thanks to these tactics.
Witnessing this, the onlookers in the Taoist Field felt a mix of shock and joy.
"Haha, regardless of the Supreme True Buddha's schemes, they probably never foresaw Taoist Friend Gongsun's mastery in Formation arts..."
"Yes, we misjudged Taoist Friend Gongsun earlier. Little did we know Formation arts could yield such wonders in fights."
A mid-stage Tribulation-Transcending Realm cultivator let out an involuntary sigh.
Wang Ba intently monitored the shifts in the field's ten-person formation, his eyebrows knitting faintly.
His grasp of formations was merely superficial; thus, directing one would lag far behind Taoist Friend Gongsun's skill, though he outshone others in spell fighting, and he faintly detected a rigid, forced quality in how Gongsun directed the remaining nine.
As a result, several chances slipped away.
"Could it be the puppet talisman's influence?"
Wang Ba mused to himself.
While the Puppet Technique addressed issues of harmony, the lead talisman bearer lacked knowledge of each cultivator's specialties, leading to basic commands that leaned heavily on the formation's inherent power.
As he reflected, the water curtain shifted abruptly.
The Supreme True Buddha's ten-person formation pulled back sharply to create space, then all ten pressed their palms together at once, turning into a beam of light that fused in an instant, summoning a massive Great Buddha Dharma Aspect overhead!
The formation under the Array Formation cultivator's command got surprised by the opponents' unexpected fusion and hastily adjusted its shape. His response was swift enough, yet the Supreme True Buddha's monks, being Bodhisattva Realm natives, excelled in seizing moments, and post-fusion, they brandished superior Dao Treasures while rushing forward.
Every one of the ten possessed a top-grade Dao Treasure, and despite splitting attention, their unity was perfect. Though their formation knowledge didn't match the Array Formation cultivator's depth, they forged a crushing advantage, shattering the ten-person formation in a single strike and sending its members tumbling!
"I concede!"
Without hesitation, the Array Formation cultivator yelled out right away.
The purple-robed youth darted forward first, pulling back the ten cultivators and extracting the puppet talismans.
Next, he turned to Wang Ba, his face showing a touch of gravity:
"Taoist Friend, are you confident?"
At this question, the nearby cultivators all turned their eyes toward Wang Ba.
Wang Ba pulled his gaze away from the barrier's edge thoughtfully and answered with composure:
"Let’s give it a try first."
Recognizing those well-known words, the purple-robed youth broke into a joyful grin:
"Excellent! I'll set up a feast and drinks for Taoist Friend to mark your triumph!"
"Taoist Brother Taiyi, count me in!"
True Man Ba stepped up first, beaming.
True Man Nie rose to his feet as well.
In an instant, nine mid-stage Tribulation-Transcending Realm cultivators volunteered.
The talisman supplier moved to insert them into the volunteers' Primordial Spirits, only for Wang Ba to halt him.
"No puppet talismans needed?"
The cultivator exclaimed in astonishment.
Wang Ba smiled and nodded, replying:
"No need for the hassle."
Straightaway, he turned to the nine—some as close as True Man Ba, others who had once consulted him—and after a moment's thought, posed specific questions to each.
Afterward, he approached Taoist Friend Gongsun and whispered a few inquiries.
Though the gathered cultivators felt confused about Wang Ba's approach and what plan he might be pushing, they had little alternative at this point.
Before long, Wang Ba grinned and announced:
"Will you all place your trust in me shortly?"
"If I didn't trust Taoist Brother, why would I be here?"
True Man Ba responded first.
The rest gave affirming nods.
These responses stirred an uncommon swell of determination in Wang Ba's chest, prompting him to call out:
"Then let's go!"
Saying so, he led the way, departing the Taoist Field by flight.
True Man Ba and the others trailed right behind, descending together.
The ten Bodhisattvas hovering in the void noticed Wang Ba entering the field, their faces twitching briefly, though recalling it was a ten-person formation rather than one-on-one eased their minds a bit.
Still, they refused to grow lax, merging once more without delay to conjure a Great Buddha Dharma Aspect, positioned afar and poised for action.
Wang Ba's group of ten swiftly assumed their spots and assembled the formation.
"Everyone, release your Primordial Spirits and link into the formation as one!"
Wang Ba urged in a gentle tone.
True Man Ba and the others, mildly taken aback by the instruction, promptly revealed their Primordial Spirits.