Chapter 26: The Forbidden Path Array

The Holy Beast Qilin immediately asked, "What daring idea do you have?"

Li Jiu Feng also turned to look at Taiyuan Immortal.

Taiyuan Immortal spoke solemnly, "Whoever is breaking through to a new realm is at their weakest. If something goes wrong during that moment, it will be a catastrophe."

Li Jiu Feng's eyes brightened. "You mean, we should ambush when the Purple Blue Ancestor King is breaking through?"

The Holy Beast Qilin immediately objected. "No, I can't accept that. My ancestral memories tell me that the power of the Eighteen Forbidden is nothing compared to that of a Human World Immortal. The Eighteen Forbidden is just an early exploration of the physical and worldly realms, while a Human World Immortal has already stepped onto the immortal path. Whether it's the body or the soul, they're entirely different. Even if he breaks through, we won't be able to defeat him."

Li Jiu Feng fell silent, staring at Taiyuan Immortal. He knew Taiyuan Immortal wasn't someone who spoke carelessly. Having inherited part of Taiyuan Immortal Emperor's memories, Taiyuan Immortal was well-versed and experienced. If he dared suggest such a bold idea, there had to be a reason behind it.

Taiyuan Immortal nodded. "I know well the difference between the Eighteen Forbidden and a Human World Immortal, but the question is, is Li Jiu Feng a normal Eighteen Forbidden cultivator?"

The Holy Beast Qilin looked at Li Jiu Feng and shook his head decisively.

Who could dominate the Eighteen Forbidden at the fifteenth level? Who had an unmeasurable physical strength at the fifteenth level? Who could provoke a chase by ten Human World Immortals?

Only his master, Li Jiu Feng.

"Taiyuan Immortal, what are you actually trying to say?" The Holy Beast Qilin asked curiously. "What does this have to do with my master not being an ordinary Eighteen Forbidden?"

"It has everything to do with it." Taiyuan Immortal said, then explained, "If Li Jiu Feng were just a normal fifteenth-level cultivator, I would never suggest such a bold idea. But Li Jiu Feng isn't ordinary. His performance leads me to believe that this daring idea could actually work."

"What idea?" Li Jiu Feng, who had been listening quietly, asked.

He too wanted to take down the Purple Blue Ancestor King. If there was an opportunity, he wouldn't hesitate.

The Holy Beast Qilin also watched Taiyuan Immortal seriously.

After a brief pause, Taiyuan Immortal said thoughtfully, "The Purple Blue Ancestor King is breaking through to the Human World Immortal realm. His foundation is deep enough, and his breakthrough is nearly guaranteed. But he is too careless, or overly confident, to attempt this breakthrough in front of us. He must be taught a profound lesson."

"A lesson?" The Holy Beast Qilin asked with curiosity.

"In the most critical moment, activate the Taiyuan Immortal Palace and suppress him directly." Taiyuan Immortal said.

The Holy Beast Qilin's eyes lit up, excited. "Yes, the Taiyuan Immortal Palace is an Immortal Artifact, so its power must be formidable. At the key moment of his breakthrough, it will be the Purple Blue Ancestor King's weakest point. A sudden ambush will ensure his death."

Unlike the Holy Beast Qilin's excitement, Li Jiu Feng immediately shook his head. "This plan won't work."

"You've forgotten that in order to save the Sword God Emperor Liu, you used up all the energy in the Taiyuan Immortal Palace, causing all the formations to stop working. Now, it can only function in its most basic protective capacity. And to activate the Taiyuan Immortal Palace, we need a massive amount of energy, which we don't have." Li Jiu Feng said. If he could control the Taiyuan Immortal Palace, he would've used it to smash the Purple Blue Ancestor King already.

Unfortunately, the Taiyuan Immortal Palace had exhausted all its energy, and Li Jiu Feng was broke, unable to replenish it in time.

The Holy Beast Qilin's excitement immediately cooled. He looked at Taiyuan Immortal and complained, "You knew the Taiyuan Immortal Palace was out of energy, so why bring up such a ridiculous idea?"

Taiyuan Immortal, however, remained calm and unhurried. "Yes, activating the Taiyuan Immortal Palace as a whole is impossible because it requires too much energy. But what if we activate only a small part?"

Li Jiu Feng raised an eyebrow and looked at Taiyuan Immortal. "What do you mean by that?"

Taiyuan Immortal smiled confidently and explained, "I am very familiar with the structure of the Taiyuan Immortal Palace. The original Taiyuan Immortal Emperor made a one-to-one replica. Although the materials and formations are not as strong as the original, even this replica contains a terrifying Forbidden Path Array."

"A Forbidden Path Array?" Li Jiu Feng looked at Taiyuan Immortal in confusion. He had never heard of such a thing.

The Holy Beast Qilin was equally clueless. Even the memories of his inheritance didn't include anything about it.

Taiyuan Immortal explained, "The Forbidden Path Array is a legend in the Immortal Realm. It is a peerless formation developed by the Taiyuan Immortal Emperor after a lifetime of experience. In this array, the world is devoid of the Great Dao."

"No Great Dao?" Li Jiu Feng's expression changed as he looked at Taiyuan Immortal in shock.

"No Great Dao? Doesn't that mean no cultivation methods can be used?" The Holy Beast Qilin was equally startled.

Taiyuan Immortal nodded. "Yes, nothing from the Great Dao can be used. Once the Forbidden Path Array is activated, everything you rely on from the Dao disappears. At that point, what do you rely on?"

"Fists! The body!" The Holy Beast Qilin shouted, his eyes involuntarily turning toward Li Jiu Feng.

Li Jiu Feng understood. "You want to activate the Forbidden Path Array in the Taiyuan Immortal Palace at the critical moment, drag the Purple Blue Ancestor King into the array, and then fight him physically?"

"Exactly. That's my bold idea." Taiyuan Immortal nodded.

"I'm going to fight the Purple Blue Ancestor King, but who will provide the energy to activate the Forbidden Path Array?" Li Jiu Feng asked.

Taiyuan Immortal's gaze suddenly shifted.

Li Jiu Feng followed his gaze.

The Holy Beast Qilin took a step back, feeling awkward. "I'm only at the fourteenth level of the Forbidden. Can my energy activate this Forbidden Path Array?"

"No, you can't." Taiyuan Immortal replied decisively.

"So this is all just talk?" The Holy Beast Qilin said dejectedly.

"No, no, it's not just talk!" Li Jiu Feng suddenly said. He had guessed Taiyuan Immortal's plan. "Your energy may be weak, but Taiyuan Immortal can gradually accumulate it. If it doesn't work once, then ten times. If ten times doesn't work, a hundred times will definitely accumulate enough energy to activate the Forbidden Path Array."

Taiyuan Immortal nodded. "That's exactly my idea. Li Jiu Feng, because you'll be fighting the Purple Blue Ancestor King in a life-and-death battle, we cannot afford any loss. But you're different. I can draw from your energy little by little, and you can keep training to recover it. This way, we will have enough energy to activate the Forbidden Path Array. Of course, it will be very tiring and exhausting for you."

After thinking for a moment, the Holy Beast Qilin gritted his teeth and growled, "What's tiring? I'm fine. Go ahead and draw. Master, you must defeat the Purple Blue Ancestor King. Give him a good beating."

Li Jiu Feng nodded firmly, coldly saying, "Once they lose the Great Dao, I'll kill him for sure!"