Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant-Chapter 2314 - 172: Another Duel

The sharp whistling sound echoed throughout the Taoist Field.

The cultivators hurriedly but orderly rushed to their respective posts.

Wang Ba and Hui Yunzi followed the young man in the purple robe to the water curtain that monitored the surroundings of the Cloud Sky Realm, somewhat astonished:

"In such a short time, they’ve come again?"

The young man in the purple robe nodded solemnly:

"The time when the Supreme True Buddha comes to challenge varies, but the intervals are clearly getting shorter..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba’s expression also tightened.

The increasingly shorter intervals clearly meant something obvious.

The patience of these monks from the Supreme True Buddha might have gradually been exhausted.

In the time it took to speak, they reached the water curtain, and apart from them, many cultivators were already present.

As their eyes scanned the changes in the water curtain, they noticed monks led by the Eastern Great Bodhisattva appearing once again in the Outer Realm Void.

A Bodhisattva stood atop a Lotus Platform, flying distantly. Watching from afar, the cultivators could see him stop in the void not far from the realm, and he said loudly:

"By the decree of the Great Bodhisattva..."

Soon, the cultivators in the Taoist Field all frowned.

"This time, the challenge rules have changed again, forming teams of ten, with formations battling, the victor being the best of five consecutive matches..."

The young man in the purple robe also showed a slightly gloomy expression and whispered to Wang Ba:

"The rules this time seem specifically designed against you, my friend."

Wang Ba did not respond.

From the rules, it indeed seemed to target him, a cultivator skilled in magical combat.

No matter how strong one person is, if caught in a ten-person formation, without cooperation, they would be constrained by others and unable to fully utilize their advantages.

Moreover, the number of Crossing Tribulation cultivators in the Cloud Sky Realm is far less than that of the Supreme True Buddha. Five battles require fifty Crossing Tribulation cultivators. If the other side forms formations with ten Bodhisattvas each, that’s fifty Bodhisattvas, while the Cloud Sky Realm can’t even gather half the required middle-stage Crossing Tribulation cultivators.

This also means that even before the challenge starts, the result seems doomed to failure.

Not only himself, but the young man in the purple robe and other cultivators also realized this.

"I have a formation diagram for a ten-person formation, the effect is strong, everyone hurry up and practice a bit, there might still be a chance."

A Crossing Tribulation early-stage cultivator skilled in formations spoke up.

Upon hearing this, the cultivators looked around, but none appeared overly joyous.

In formation art, when limited to ten people, even if the power of the formations differs, the gap wouldn’t be too large. In such situations, the individual strength and coordination of the cultivators within the formation become more important, whether they can combine their strength to act as one.

"The formation might be good, but we come from different domains, our cultivation methods vary, and there is familiarity and unfamiliarity among us. It’s difficult to entrust one’s safety to others completely, while the Supreme True Buddha’s people are very familiar with each other. Even if not accounting the differences in strength, the matter of coordination alone is troublesome."

A middle-stage Crossing Tribulation cultivator shook his head and sighed.

Upon hearing this, many nodded helplessly.

However, some quickly thought of a solution:

"I have a ’Heart Manipulation Puppet Technique’ that can imprint a special talisman into the cultivator’s Primordial Spirit. The person controlling the ’master talisman’ needs only a thought to control, this way there’s no worry about improper cooperation."

Although it doesn’t solve the messiness of varying systems and the inability to gel together, at least with the foundation of a formation, it could ensure better cooperation, minimizing failures.

Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but brighten up.

Yet this raised another issue, who should control the ’master talisman’ and the ’master formation’.

The young man in the purple robe suddenly spoke up:

"The person controlling the master talisman must be extremely skilled in magical combat and possess a strong Primordial Spirit. If not skilled in magical combat, going will be in vain. If the Primordial Spirit is not strong enough, simultaneously directing the actions of nine other comrades while countering the opponent’s attack is exceedingly difficult."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze inevitably turned to Wang Ba.

The requirements outlined by Sect Leader Bai were only met by this True Man Taiyi, among those present, beneath the late-stage Crossing Tribulation.

The key is that even when previously trapped in danger, True Man Taiyi did not forget to save fellow practitioners. Such conduct naturally inspires trust.

Compared to him, the other cultivators fall short.

Wang Ba showed a hint of contemplation but did not refuse, considering this was no time for hiding talents. He frowned and said:

"I can try, but if their formations compete with ten Bodhisattvas each, our number of middle-stage Crossing Tribulation cultivators is lacking. We cannot muster enough for three battles if the lineup changes every match with five rounds needing three victories."

The young man in the purple robe also frowned slightly:

"Then we’ll have to play it by ear, holding out as long as possible. If it’s really not feasible, we can rotate... And I will do my best to supply everyone with supplementary elixirs."

Hearing the young man’s promise, the spirits of the cultivators lifted.

Yet at this moment, True Man Nie spoke up:

"With five battles and three victories needed, yet only one Taoist Brother Taiyi, he needs to secure three consecutive wins to succeed. To avoid any mishaps, I think for the first match, we should let others explore the depth, allowing Taoist Brother Taiyi some preparation."

True Man Nie’s words caused the young man in the purple robe to ponder seriously, nodding:

"Taoist Friend Nie makes sense, but who would volunteer to take the lead?"