The Four Divine Veins
Clang!
Bai Zhan swung his mighty blade, clashing with the elder's sword. Sparks flew between the weapons, and the resonant clang echoed, ringing in the ears of those around.
Thud, thud!
Caught off guard, the elder was pushed back two steps by Bai Zhan's forceful strike.
"This can't be!"
The elder exclaimed, and the faces of the other cloaked figures changed. The terrifying prowess of the Four Great Rakshasas, with only Ninth-Rank cultivation, overpowering those in the early-stage of the Innate Realm, was beyond belief unless witnessed firsthand.
In fact, the nine high-level cultivators had disregarded the meticulously arranged Celestial Net on this day, considering it excessive for their capabilities.
Only now, with Bai Zhan's unleashed power, did they truly understand the strength of the Four Great Rakshasas.
"Incredible! With Ninth-Rank cultivation, suppressing Innate Realm experts. What kind of prodigy is this?"
"No wonder Yu Shuai easily infiltrated the Myth Sky Sect, gaining the sect's attention. The Four Great Rakshasas are indeed extraordinary talents. Marquis of Guanjun is truly formidable for adopting these geniuses."
"I was scared! Fortunately, the Emperor had foresight in setting up this Celestial Net. Otherwise, the fate of the Mo Nation would have fallen into the hands of the Marquis of Guanjun."
Some trembled, continuously wiping cold sweat.
The irony was that while they knew the Marquis of Guanjun had nurtured these rebellious talents, they forgot that the prosperity of the Mo Nation was originally established by the Marquis of Guanjun himself.
Bai Zhan's ferocity truly intimidated even Grand Tutor Li, who still held a sharp sword in his hand.
The thought that he might have charged into a battle with Bai Zhan, if not for the Fifth Prince holding him back, sent shivers down his spine.
The powerful strike repelled even Innate Realm experts.
If such a blow had landed on him...
Hiss!
Grand Tutor Li felt a cold sensation on his spine, inhaling sharply.
His gaze shifted to Fifth Prince nearby, filled with gratitude.
"Stabilize the Nine Star Kill Formation, swift and decisive action, eliminate the Four Great Rakshasas."
Zhao Qingyun stood atop the grand hall, commanding with a stern voice.
Swish...
The nine Innate Realm experts shifted positions, forming the Nine Star Kill Formation.
Each person exuded a murderous aura, having practiced coordination extensively.
Now, as they enacted the Nine Star Kill Formation, their mutual understanding reached a nearly perfect level, maximizing the formation's power.
"A splendid Nine Star Kill Formation."
Fang Xiu, observing the formation, couldn't help but smile.
After all, he himself had personally created this Nine Star Kill Formation.
Fang Xiu, a young genius, excelled not only in cultivation but also in the art of formations.
In his early days of military conquests, he devised the Nine Star Kill Formation for large-scale troop deployments.
Without a doubt, the success of the Mo Nation in sweeping neighboring countries and establishing the Zhao dynasty owed much to the effectiveness of the Nine Star Kill Formation.
"Let's test the Four Phantom Celestial Lock Formation I taught you."
Fang Xiu spoke, knowing the method to break the Nine Star Kill Formation was within his own creation—the Four Phantom Celestial Lock Formation.
"We know it like the back of our hands."
The four individuals simultaneously responded.
Having been raised and trained together by Fang Xiu since childhood, their bond was deep, and their understanding of each other far surpassed that of the cloaked figures.
"Blade."
"Spear."
"Sword."
"Pike."
The Four Great Rakshasas simultaneously summoned their weapons—White Tiger Blade, Black Tortoise Spear, Vermilion Phoenix Sword, and Azure Dragon Pike.
These weapons were specially crafted for them.
As the four weapons collided, the entire aura of the four individuals resonated, creating a synergy.
Simultaneously, four phantom images appeared above their heads, completing the formation.
An ancient and majestic aura emanated, resembling the mythical beasts of ancient times.
At that moment, the combination of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Phoenix, and Black Tortoise unleashed a force that surpassed the Nine Star Kill Formation's power.
If the Nine Star Kill Formation doubled the overall strength of nine individuals, the Four Phantom Celestial Lock Formation increased the power of these four individuals three to four times.
A crucial aspect of this formation was the "lock".
The four phantoms bound tightly, rendering distinctions between them indistinguishable.
"Hmm?"
The Four Phantom Celestial Lock Formation surprised even Fang Xiu.
He, the creator, hadn't anticipated the tremendous power the formation would exhibit in the hands of the Four Great Rakshasas.
The celestial phenomena transcended the limits of the formation itself.
"Attack!"
Yu Shuai roared, pinpointing the weak point of the Nine Star Kill Formation, charging forward.
As the leader of the Four Great Rakshasas, he demonstrated absolute leadership in critical moments.
Boom!
The clash between the two formations created waves upon waves within the Azure Cloud Palace.
The dazzling light made it almost impossible to keep eyes open.
For many present, this level of confrontation represented the pinnacle strength of the secular Mo Nation.
Even Zhao Qingyun, clenching his fists, hadn't anticipated the frightening power of the Four Great Rakshasas combining forces.
These Ninth-Rank cultivators, all under twenty years old, possessed extraordinary talents that were rare in the Yun State.
Even within the Myth Sky Sect, they would be regarded as precious assets. Yu Shuai was a living example.
Without any surprises, individuals with such talent would likely break through the meridian realm and reach a level above the Ninth-Rank in no time.
If the Four Great Rakshasas reached the Innate Realm as a united force, who in the Mo Nation could suppress them?
Under the Four Phantom Celestial Lock Formation, the Four Great Rakshasas displayed an invincible stance, outclassing the cloaked figures.
With surging waves of energy and an overwhelming battle aura, those in proximity felt a suffocating pressure.
Those with lower strength had no choice but to withdraw through Azure Cloud Palace's side doors to avoid becoming collateral damage, a threat to their lives.
Roar!
Bai Zhan unleashed a deafening roar, his tiger-like howl seeming capable of lifting the roof of the grand hall.
"Oh, damn!"
A voice suddenly resonated from Fang Xiu's body.
Startled, Fang Xiu instantly understood—the old geezer from the Eternal Divine Palace had woken up.
"Ancient Four Divine Veins! In this godforsaken place, all Four Divine Veins have simultaneously appeared. Am I seeing it right?"
Old Rascal in the Eternal Divine Palace was filled with shock.
Evidently, the bloodline power of Yu Shuai and the others had awakened him.
Otherwise, this old fellow would still be snoring away in the Eternal Divine Palace.
"What Four Divine Veins?"
Fang Xiu inquired, unaware that the four individuals he had adopted as strays were much more than he thought.
Although he was unfamiliar with the term "Ancient Four Divine Veins", it sounded impressive.
Could it be that he had stumbled upon a treasure by chance?
"You're quite dim-witted. You don't even know about the Four Great Divine Beasts. Since that's the case, this god will reluctantly explain it to you."
The disdain in the words from within the divine palace was evident: "In ancient times, the four great divine beasts guarded the four directions—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Phoenix, and Black Tortoise. Each was a supreme being among the mythical creatures. These four youngsters around you each possess the bloodline of one of these divine beasts. It's truly shocking. The Four Divine Veins are incredible phenomena in themselves. Among the countless ages of the world, only someone with the supreme physique of the Supreme Eternal Body could simultaneously suppress the four divine beasts. You, my boy, are truly favored by fate. Look across the vast expanse of time, and only one with the status of the Supreme Eternal Body could achieve such a feat—suppressing all four divine beasts at once."