Chapter 258

Chapter 258: The Current State of the Guardian’s Path

Feeling that familiar aura.

Watching the weariness etched on Daoist Shouren’s face, Lu Ye couldn’t help but sigh.

In the previous life, Daoist Shouren had explored the mysteries of Guarding the Great Dao with him.

They had shared many lively discussions, like two kindred spirits who had found each other.

What could be done?

In the Nine Heavens, these were the only two who practiced the Guarding of the Great Dao.

Only these two!

Lu Ye looked into Daoist Shouren’s eyes, filled with concern for the country and its people, and mixed feelings welled up inside him.

He felt a twinge of relief at having escaped the sea of suffering.

Once you got involved with the Great Dao, regardless of whether you were strong or weak, there was no good ending in sight.

When Daoist Shouren died in the last life, his eyes were full of relief.

After a lifetime of tension, he had finally relaxed at the moment of death.

But in this situation, Daoist Shouren’s efforts were in vain.

The formation continued to operate, showing no signs of stopping, relentlessly slaughtering strong individuals.

Blood had stained the brilliance of the formation.

Terrifying to the extreme.

Restore! Restore! Restore!

The Eternal Order Great Formation was already struggling; Lu Ye planned to change locations. He had already swept the entire Eternal Order Sect clean; he even found the Wind Soul Sand among the spoils.

Just waiting to breakthrough to the Spirit Communication Realm to gather his sixth life.

With that, Lu Ye’s figure transformed into a streak of blood-red light, vanishing.

Suddenly, the Eternal Order Great Formation shattered.

Blood gushed forth, but there was little flesh inside.

Many people rushed in, continuing to chase after Lu Ye.

Daoist Shouren bellowed urgently.

At that moment, all the strong one’s legs were ensnared by a light halo; Daoist Shouren pulled hard, his arms bursting forth with blood mist.

“Stop chasing! You won’t be able to kill him. If this continues, you’ll all die!”

Lu Ye glanced back.

Look, that’s what the Guarding Dao is like.

Lu Ye sighed softly.

But having Daoist Shouren single-handedly block so many strong ones was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Daoist Shouren began chanting scriptures.

The Daoist scriptures calmed the mind; he hoped to bring everyone back to their senses.

Poor them…

Lu Ye listened to the faint sounds of the scriptures.

Those scriptures might indeed help some people to regain their composure, but once calm, those in the front would thank him, while those in the back would resent him.

Because those in the back would think that Lu Ye was on the verge of collapse, and if those at the front died off, they might eat Lu Ye when their turn came.

They might even blame Daoist Shouren for ruining their hard work.

In truth, had Daoist Shouren not stopped them, they would all be dead!

Lu Ye wasn’t sure if Daoist Shouren could hold this group; he was also in the Heaven and Earth Realm.

But Lu Ye had already prepared himself.

Come on, let’s keep going!

Anyone who flinches is a coward!

A new formation was activated.

As Lu Ye restored himself, he waited; he was starting to struggle with his speed.

The Heaven and Earth Realm was indeed frightening.

Without using the Heavenly Demon Blood Escape, he couldn’t keep up with their pace; after all, there were so many great realms separating them.

After a while, though…

Nobody came.

Huh?

Did Daoist Shouren really manage to intercept so many strong ones?

Goodness, he truly hadn’t realized how strong Daoist Shouren was.

Lu Ye felt a mix of regret and relief; regretting not wiping out that group and relieved that his plan of nine lives combining could still hold on a bit.

Regardless, let’s recover first!

Daoist Shouren was exerting incredible effort; he was desperately trying to restrain so many strong ones and continuously chanting the scriptures to awaken the people.

He stood alone in front of everyone.

Many people attacked him, shattering his flesh.

Retreating while blocking and chanting scriptures.

Too hard!

Perhaps because they had all encountered such brutal deaths before, it stimulated this group in the Heaven and Earth Realm, and gradually, expressions of struggle began to appear on their faces.

Their blood-red eyes slowly started to clear.

“Huff…”

One took a long breath.

Consciousness fully returned, drenched in cold sweat.

Just a moment away from death, that Eternal Order Great Formation bore down with an overwhelming force.

Among the behemoths, they all felt utterly powerless.

Man against formation was still too weak.

“Thank you, Daoist Shouren!”

The awakened giant hurriedly expressed thanks to Daoist Shouren.

“No need for thanks; quickly help me block the others,” Daoist Shouren boomed.

The awakened behemoth started to intercept; with them interfering, many figures were forcibly blocked here.

More and more people regained their senses.

Daoist Shouren looked at this scene, unable to hide a smile—finally managed to stop them, finally managed to stop them…

“What’s going on? Why has it stopped? Clearly, that Lu Ye is on his last legs; his face is as pale as can be! That blood source consuming escape technique can’t hold out much longer.”

“Keep chasing! We’ve come this far; we’re in a life-or-death struggle with Lu Ye. How can we stop now? If we let him grow, he will definitely settle the score with us!”

“Daoist Shouren, what’s going on? Are you letting the tiger return to the mountain?”

“Shut up! You weren’t the one at the front. How many strong ones has Lu Ye killed relying on the formation? Can you be sure he’s really about to collapse?”

“But it looks like he’s on the verge of breaking; just a little more—”

A giant shot a cold glare at the speaker, startling them into silence, but their expression still showed some dissatisfaction.

And that speaker was merely in the Reincarnation Realm.

How dare a Reincarnation Realm fighter complain about a Heaven and Earth Realm giant?

Daoist Shouren sighed.

“Everyone, Lu Ye is definitely not that simple. When he turned to look back at me, there was a gaze filled with killing intent and serenity, nothing like a cornered rat. Even if you continue the chase, you probably can’t kill him.” Daoist Shouren explained.

“Daoist Shouren, you don’t need to explain; we understand your good intentions. Thank you for this!”

“Thank you, friend!”

Some from the Heaven and Earth Realm led the way in expressing gratitude to Daoist Shouren.

Just some of them.

Daoist Shouren knew he could not please everyone; a smile remained on his face.

“Everyone, it’s no trouble. This is what I wish to do.”

“What are the plans moving forward regarding Lu Ye?” Daoist Shouren asked.

“What else can we do? Naturally, we need to find the fastest way to either capture or kill Lu Ye. We mustn’t give him any time to cultivate, otherwise, we will all be in great danger!”

“Right, Lu Ye harbors deep resentment; he is the most demonic of all demons. Such a person must be killed without question.”

“But we can’t kill him. Just that escape technique of his, coupled with his strange fragrance, no matter how good the plan, as soon as we get close, it’ll all fall apart!”

Many people frowned.

At this moment, Daoist Shouren spoke up.

“How about we seek peace instead?”