Immortal Road.

Chapter 218: Help from an Expert
The Dai family did not dare to neglect the other party. After hearing the other party's name, they invited him to the main hall of the clan as a guest.

The two middle-aged Taoists who called themselves Shanyangzi and Chenglongzi, wore Taoist robes of one white and one gray respectively. They were both Jindan-stage casual cultivators who had received favors from the Dai family before. This time, they were invited to come and help when the Dai family was in trouble.

"Haha, you two Taoist brothers are finally here. You made us wait for a long time!"

There was laughter coming from outside the house, and the three Jindan stage ancestors of the Dai family came out of retreat together to greet the two distinguished guests.

The elders of the Dai family in the main hall stood up and saluted the three ancestors, but they did not pay attention to them. Instead, they pulled the two Taoists aside and started chatting about family matters.

"Brother, it has been sixty years since we last met. I didn't expect you to still look like this, while I am already gray-haired and old."

"Brother Dai, what are you talking about? You are still very strong and healthy. I think you still have a hundred years to live. You can expect to make further progress."

"I am getting old. The past is like aged liquor, which has long been filled with the word 'years'. I have lost my ambition in my old age and just want to hold on to this family business."

"Don't worry, Brother Dai. The two of us are here to help you solve your problems."

"Oh? Please elaborate."

The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family leaned forward slightly, looking forward to what kind of surprises these two Taoists would bring.

You must know that the Lujiang League's invasion this time was so powerful and awe-inspiring that the entire western part of Lu was alarmed. Every powerful force was watching this war day and night, so it was no exaggeration to say that it attracted everyone's attention.

The sects and families that the Dai family had good relations with on a daily basis all declined to come to support them when they saw that their opponent was too powerful. In the end, the Dai family had to pay a huge price to invite these two Jindan-stage independent cultivators.

Otherwise, with only the three masters of the Dai family, it would be difficult to defend against the crushing of the high-level forces of the Lujiang League. After all, according to the past experience of the cultivation world, the ratio of high-level cultivators on both sides of the attack and defense must be 3:1 to be balanced. Although it is not absolute, it is very referenceable.

As for escaping without fighting, everyone in the Dai family knew that this was impossible.

Once the ancestral home is abandoned, the old nest that has been operated for many years is gone, and the protection of the formation is lost, they can only be surrounded and attacked when they go out, and they will have no power to resist.

It is very likely that those forces that were originally waiting and watching will also add insult to injury. By then, not only the Lujiang League, but everyone in the entire western part of Lu State will try to step on them in an attempt to get a piece of the pie.

Even if some people escaped, they would have lost all the mineral resources and precious lands. They would have to rely on their family assets to make a living, and there would be no way they could make a comeback in the future.

Now they have an old nest run by a thousand-year-old family. They can hold on to it for a few years and maybe even wait for the return of the Yuanying stage ancestors of the State of Lu. Then they can offer heavy gifts and ask for mediation, and there is still hope to survive the disaster.

Therefore, the Dai family members were prepared to fight to the death. Of course, some secret doors were necessary. If they were really powerless to save the situation at the last moment, there were naturally arrangements to preserve the fire. However, it was not appropriate to publicize it among the clan now that they were facing a powerful enemy.

Shanyangzi and Chenglongzi are both idlers in the mountains, traveling around. They used to be close friends with the Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family. Their special arrival this time can be regarded as a timely help. After all, both of them are in the middle stage of the Jindan.

If a casual cultivator wants to break through the Jindan stage, the difficulty is simply not on the same level as breaking through the foundation-building stage. We can see how difficult it is from Lin Shan's experience. The spiritual objects required are extremely rare, and the cultivation resources are a huge expense.

What's more, there are body-building methods and Jindan stage exercises, which all require great opportunities to obtain.

Not to mention the magic weapons after breaking through the Jindan stage. If one has the support of a sect or family, the elders may pass down a family heirloom. Where can a casual cultivator find such a treasure except by trying his luck everywhere?
As for the natal magic weapon, there is no need to think too much about it. Even a Jindan Zhenren from a giant family like the Dai family would have to go bankrupt and be heavily in debt to refine a natal magic weapon, let alone them?

Therefore, a cultivator who can cultivate to the Golden Core Stage and make a name for himself in the world of cultivation is one in a million in terms of talent, ability, opportunity and luck, and is worthy of being won over by all major forces.

Now that the two Taoists have come from afar, the Dai family has five Jindan-stage real people, and they finally have the qualifications to barely resist the Lujiang League.

At this moment in the lobby, Shan Yangzi, wearing a white Taoist robe, took out a three-foot-long square stone slab. Looking at the talismans on it, there were holes and pits alternately, which looked like a formation diagram.

Cheng Longzi, wearing a grey Taoist robe, took out a silver mirror. The mirror surface was extremely hot, with a halo flowing inside the mirror and a colorful ribbon faintly visible.

"This is."

The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family stuck their heads out to watch, but they were unable to figure out the mystery of the two objects for a while. The group of elders of the Dai family around them did not dare to step forward, and could only stand on tiptoe and stretch their necks to stare.

The two Taoists smiled at each other and gave way to each other.

"Brother Dao, please speak first."

"Hey, you should go first."

After some concessions, seeing that the Dai family members nearby were all anxiously waiting, he had no choice but to stop keeping them in suspense.

Shan Yangzi held the square stone slab and explained to everyone its origin and function.

"This is the formation diagram of the Chongyang Tianzhu Formation. Thirty years ago, when I was traveling in the northern part of Lu, I found a young Chongming bird. During the chase, I followed it all the way to the bird's nest, and found this stone slab in it."

Seeing that everyone was listening to his explanation attentively, Shan Yangzi's eyes flashed with a smile:

"Since I got this stone tablet, I have spent more than ten years before I finally managed to decipher the formation diagram on it and obtained the corresponding formation deployment method."

"The Chongyang Heavenly Pillar Formation, as the name suggests, requires the prior refinement of five Heavenly Pillars that gather the Sun's True Fire, and then the five people who control the formation will sit in the formation according to the formation diagram, and together they will activate the formation to produce two scorching suns."

“When two suns rise at the same time, overlapping each other, it means Double Ninth Festival. Wherever the light shines, magic power will flow away, flesh and blood will melt away, and all tangible things will turn into ashes.”

"If there are five foundation-building cultivators leading the formation, they can fight against the golden elixir cultivators. If there are five golden elixir cultivators leading the formation."

Shan Yangzi stretched out his tone and deliberately slowed down his pace. Seeing that the people around him were breathing slightly faster, he couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.

"It can kill the golden elixir!"

"Sigh~~"

The sound of people gasping for air echoed in the main hall, and everyone was frightened by this statement.

The formation diagram that can kill people in the Jindan stage is an incredible treasure!
The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family quickly smiled and said, "With the formation diagram of Daoist Fellow Shanyangzi, I have nothing to worry about!"

Of course they were happy. This method of arranging the formation must be extremely precious. Shanyangzi was coming to help this time, so he would definitely make the method public. Wouldn't that be equivalent to the Dai family picking up a formation for free?
However, Shanyangzi, as a self-reliant cultivator, would certainly not suffer any loss. Since he was willing to offer the formation diagram so openly, he must have other purposes.

"I can contribute the method of setting up the Chongyang Heavenly Pillar Formation, but the five fire pillars that condense the Great Sun True Fire will require the nobles to provide materials for refining."

The three Jindan ancestors of the Dai family agreed in unison: "Of course!"

Shan Yangzi continued, "After this battle, these five fire pillars will belong to me as the price for exchanging the formation diagram. What do you think, fellow Taoists?"

"This"

The three ancestors looked at each other, communicated secretly for a moment, and then agreed immediately.

"Just follow Brother Dao."

Now that the Dai family is at a critical moment of life and death, they naturally have no time to worry about what will happen after their death. They should first get through the difficulties.

Moreover, even if these five fire pillars were sent away afterwards, the Dai family already had the formation diagram and refining method, so couldn't they just refine five more themselves?
Shan Yangzi is a casual cultivator, always calling himself "poor Taoist". Maybe he is really poor, and it is understandable that he cannot make the product due to lack of money and materials. But what is the Dai family? It is a wealthy family!
What do I need from you?

However, after they received the list of materials, none of them could laugh anymore. Looking at the densely packed list of materials in the jade slip, their heads were enlarged and they couldn't help but tremble in their hearts.

This is the formation diagram that can kill the golden elixir? It's so expensive!
Not to mention the various auxiliary spiritual materials, more than a dozen fourth-level spiritual materials are needed, which are the main materials for refining magic weapons! The entire Dai family’s treasury does not have many!

However, if he gritted his teeth, even if it meant breaking his bones, he could barely refine five fire pillars. But if he gave them away, he might not be able to produce five more.

The three of them hesitated and looked at Shan Yangzi on the side, and found that the Taoist in white Taoist robe had a calm expression and was just looking at them quietly. They had no choice but to communicate with him secretly again.

Finally, he agreed to the deal and made a vow to the Tao.

Shan Yangzi smiled and presented the method of setting up the Chongyang Tianzhu Formation.

The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family nodded, summoned an elder of the Dai family, and ordered him to quickly go to the warehouse to allocate resources and successfully refine the five fire pillars as soon as possible. They also ordered another elder to start setting up the base of the formation.

Next, after Shanyangzi finished his introduction, it was Chenglongzi's turn.

Cheng Longzi was wearing a grey Taoist robe and had a square face. He explained the magic mirror in his hand in a serious manner.

"This mirror is called the Aurora Mirror. I found it in the forbidden area on the cliffs of the Swallowing Star Mountains when I was in the Qi training stage."

"The forbidden area on the cliff!"

Everyone exclaimed in unison. Almost all the cultivators in the State of Lu knew that the Star-Swallowing Mountains were the abode of monsters. It stretched for tens of thousands of miles. Every hundred years, large and small waves of monsters would come down the mountain and cause trouble. The degree of danger should not be underestimated.

What's more, it is the legendary forbidden land on the cliff. It is said that a hundred thousand years ago, evil demons from outer space invaded this world. The powerful people in this world gathered to fight against them. The battle was so fierce that the sky collapsed and the earth cracked, and the sun and moon lost their light. What was left behind was a piece of forbidden land ruins, with immeasurable aftermath and traps.

During the past 100,000 years, there have always been daring and adventurous monks who went to search for treasures, but most of them went missing, either dying in the stomachs of monsters or being trapped in forbidden areas, where their lives were in danger.

There were also some lucky ones who came out and got great opportunities, and eventually became a legend, widely circulated in strange stories, and were used as after-tea conversations by the lower-level monks, who talked about them with relish.

Cheng Longzi was just a cultivator in the Qi training stage at that time, but he was able to enter the forbidden area, find the treasure, and bring it out safely. This was too incredible.

"Haha, I was a young and inexperienced person at the time, and it was also due to luck. I just wandered around the Aurora Sea on the edge of the forbidden area, got this mirror, and left in a hurry."

Cheng Longzi explained it this way, but no one at the scene believed it. For a casual cultivator to be able to cultivate to the Golden Core Stage, he must have had a great opportunity. How many great opportunities can one have in life? One is already incredible.

Maybe he got other rare treasures while obtaining this precious mirror.

Cheng Longzi was not in a position to say much, but just began to introduce the magic of this treasure.

"The mirror is a magical storage device. It has no other functions. It is only used to store the aurora in it."

"Starry Aurora?"

The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family frowned slightly, as if they had some vague impression but could not remember it at all. The elders of the Dai family next to them were even more confused, not knowing how powerful it was.

Cheng Longzi continued to introduce: "The starry aurora is the power of the stars projected down, tempered by the strong winds above the nine heavens, and then pulled by the mother of the earth's magnetic field, thus condensing to form a wonder of heaven and earth."

"In the Aurora Sea in the Forbidden Cliff, there are occasional star-lit auroras. Once a living being is accidentally hit by it, it will be turned into nothingness without a trace and disappear from the world forever, even a Jindan stage being no exception!"

"And there were originally three auroras in this mirror of mine. I have used them twice to protect me in the past. This is the last one."

Everyone's faces turned solemn when they heard this. They looked at the blue-green ribbon in the mirror, twisting and turning like a little snake. Who could have imagined that this was a powerful weapon that could kill a Jindan stage cultivator in seconds!
"Brother Dao, you are really willing to take out such a precious trump card."

The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family, including the elders behind them, all looked hesitant. If they were in their shoes, they would probably keep it for self-defense and would not be willing to use it on others.

Cheng Longzi smiled faintly, without pretending to be pretentious, but frankly put forward his conditions:
"This item is indeed precious, but it is a one-time item after all, and it is not a long-term solution, so I plan to make a deal with the Dai family."

"Brother Dao, please speak."

"I want to observe the Dai family's magical skills. Can you accommodate me?"

The whole place was silent, but there was actually an undercurrent.

Spiritual consciousnesses flew back and forth in the air, transmitting messages to each other. The Dai family members communicated frequently, discussing whether or not to lend the clan's magical powers to outsiders for practice.

After a moment's discussion, they reached a consensus.

"The Flowing Gold and Smelting Stone Technique of our clan is engraved in the inheritance jade slip. This jade slip needs to be maintained every ten years, and it takes another ten years to warm it up each time. Therefore, if Brother Dao wants to comprehend the point of condensing the mark of magical power, he must stay in the Dai family for at least half a century."

"It doesn't matter."

In order to learn some minor magical skills, Cheng Longzi would rather spend some time waiting. After all, this is related to another opportunity for him, which of course he cannot tell outsiders.

The three Jindan Zhenren of the Dai family expressed their agreement to the deal. Under normal circumstances, they might not have been so hasty, but extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, and they had no choice but to take emergency measures.

After receiving the promise, Shanyangzi and Chenglongzi both nodded with satisfaction, saying that they would try their best to help the Dai family overcome the difficulties. Of course, offering treasures is one thing, and personally helping the Dai family to resist the Lujiang League is another thing, and the price is naturally another thing.

Both sides are aware of this and it is a tacit understanding.

……

Just as the Dai family was making intensive preparations, the Lujiang League had already sent out its entire army with great momentum.

A number of ships were flying at low altitude, carrying troops from various forces within the alliance. Morale was high and murderous intent was rising. Flags on the ships were fluttering in the wind. Among the colorful flags, the mermaid's flag looked a little shabby.

The Lin's Chamber of Commerce only has about a hundred Qi training cultivators, who were gathered together by Lin Shan and the Black Skull Demon Lord. If these three waves of troops were to fight, it is estimated that none of them would be able to win.

The fifty or sixty guys of the Lin Chamber of Commerce are all sales workers in the world of cultivation; the more than twenty family members of the Mu family are also third-rate weaklings; as for the remaining ten or so brothers of the East China Sea Demon Sect, although they have participated in the great battle between good and evil, they have always been on the run and are all opportunists.

But it’s not true to say that there is no talented person. Lin Shan still has talented people under him.

For example, Mu Yan of the Mu family is said to be able to fight across levels in every realm without exception; and for example, the Lin Chamber of Commerce’s new academic master, Wu Hanqiao, who was born in Jingyang Academy, once represented the academy in the Lu State Cultivation Competition, where he won the title of Top 100 and was admitted in the same class as Master Xiong Shan.

It's just that they are still too young and haven't grown up yet, so they are of no use for the time being. This time, at most, we bring them here to make up the numbers and see the world, and we even have to secretly keep an eye on them so that such talents don't die young.

There is also the mermaid flag of the Lin Chamber of Commerce. When they were trying to open up the seafood market, they specifically used the appearance of a mermaid girl as an advertisement. It seems a bit out of place to put it here now.

"When I have time, I will change this flag and embroider a Kun on it. It will look more majestic."

Lin Shan thought to himself.

As they marched along with great fanfare and momentum, countless spies from the world of cultivation were secretly following them, witnessing and watching this vigorous crusade.

Seven days later, the Dai family's land in Ludong appeared above the horizon.

(End of this chapter)