A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 764: Battle at the Border (Part One)

“If those Forbidden-Breaking Pearls from before were indeed unable to overcome advanced-level restrictions, then Brother Long doesn’t know that the ones scattered outside are actually incomplete—merely half-finished products. The real Forbidden-Breaking Pearls require several precious and extraordinary materials, and their refinement is difficult. But they have a remarkable effect in breaking through advanced restrictions. Of course, their uses are limited, so our sect has never mass-produced them. However, for the sake of the fellow cultivators participating in the gambling battle, our sect managed to gather ten of them. As long as they carry these pearls and immediately activate them when the situation turns unfavorable, they can break free from the restrictions. This way, there will be no worries about their safety,” Master Zhiyang said confidently.

“I thought Fellow Cultivator Zhiyang wasn’t worried about tomorrow’s gambling battle because you were confident. Turns out, you have this ace up your sleeve. With the Forbidden-Breaking Pearls, no matter what tricks the opponent plays, there is no need to fear. But just to be safe, our demonic Heavenly Fiend Sect has a secret pill called the Revenge Fiend Pill. Taking it can stimulate the true vital energy within, restoring most of the magical power drained, and even boosting cultivation base temporarily. Of course, after the pill’s effect wears off, it will damage some vital energy. We can let each of these cultivators take one. If the situation is truly critical, they can take it suddenly as a surprise move,” Heartsong Old Demon added, glancing at Master Zhiyang.

“Excellent. With these two back-up plans, I, Long Han, can rest assured about the gambling battle,” Long Han chuckled lightly. Then he changed the subject, “Now I should consider how to deal with those Men in the Black Robe. They cultivate demonic path cultivation techniques. Perhaps our Righteous Path Alliance should dispatch some fellow cultivators to counter them. After all, many of the sects under the Tai Zhen Gate have spell formations specialized in suppressing demonic techniques. Those should be effective against these demonic cultivators as well.”

Long Han glanced at Master Zhiyang, waiting for his response.

“No problem. Leave those demonic cultivators to the Righteous Path Alliance. However, for the spellmasters among them, the advanced ones will mostly have to be dealt with by your side,” Master Zhiyang answered without hesitation.

“Of course! Our three great powers will handle the spellmasters. Specifically...”

Seeing Master Zhiyang accept responsibility for dealing with the Jin Kingdom’s demonic cultivators without hesitation pleased the others greatly. They discussed matters in the hall for a long time, only parting at sunset with peace of mind.

Everyone went back to prepare according to the agreed plan.

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The day of the decisive battle arrived in the blink of an eye.

Early in the morning, patrolling cultivators saw the opposing spellmasters’ main camp suddenly flash with rays of rosy light, followed by the booming sound of earth-shaking drums. One team after another of spellmasters calmly flew out of the camp, riding magical artifacts, heading toward the center of the border.

Immediately, these prepared cultivators hurriedly sent back transmission talismans.

Soon after, a long, resonant bell rang out from the Tian Nan side’s main camp. Then, many cultivators who had been conserving their strength for some time emerged in droves. They transformed into countless brilliant rainbows shooting into the sky, moving en masse toward the same spot, filling the sky with a vast array.

For a time, colorful spiritual lights filled the air, mingled with clear bell chimes and prolonged howls. Facing the spellmasters’ imposing army coming from one side was like two towering waves rushing toward each other. Yet, when they were still over ten miles apart, both sides abruptly stopped.