Mo Wuji was already a level nine Immortal Array Grandmaster, and after refining the first layer of restrictions of the Saint Dao Talisman, his understanding of array formations deepened even further.

The protective array of Immortal Mortal Sect was arranged by Ji Li based on the array foundations she deduced while trapped in the Locking Immortal Array. Who was locked up in the Locking Immortal Array? Not to mention Immortal Emperors, even Dao Emperors were like ants in the Locking Immortal Array.

Mo Wuji believed that he could be considered someone who had stayed in the Locking Immortal Array for a while. He was confident that he could break this protective array in a short time.

However, when Mo Wuji truly delved into the intricate structure of this protective array, he realized what it signified. Even if Ji Li's methods were merely rudimentary compared to the Locking Immortal Array, it was still a vast and immeasurable undertaking for Mo Wuji.

No wonder so many people had attacked this protective array for so many years without breaking it.

Mo Wuji quickly immersed himself in deciphering this protective array. In a short time, a thin mist formed around him, with array patterns flowing within it. If anyone who loved array formations were present beside Mo Wuji at this moment, they would undoubtedly gain a great deal.

While Mo Wuji was deciphering the protective array of Immortal Mortal Sect, Yan Li and the others were already planning the reconstruction of the entire Immortal Mortal Sect.

In fact, Yan Li didn't even need to go out to find people. Not long after Mo Wuji returned to Immortal Mortal Sect, many immortals came one after another. Most of these people were from outside Dingpo Immortal City, those who had heard Mo Wuji expose the shameless acts of the Taishang Heaven. There were also some who came after hearing the news along the way.

In addition, Mo Wuji had provided an abundance of resources to the Great Wilderness, so Immortal Mortal Sect was rapidly established at a visible speed.

Not only that, after Chen San arrived, Chen San took the initiative to expand the area by more than double.

Large tracts of immortal herb fields were re-planned, and wide, jade-paved roads stretched far into the distance. In addition to this, an immortal city was built.

As more and more people flocked to Immortal Mortal Sect to participate in the construction, more and more news spread, and almost everyone in the seven immortal realms knew what Taishang Heaven had done.

Because Mo Wuji was eager to break the protective array of Immortal Mortal Sect, and after news spread that Mo Wuji had killed nearly twenty Immortal Emperors upon his return, including four Grand Immortal Emperors, and had wiped out Ping Lishang of Taishang Heaven and thousands of cultivators who besieged Immortal Mortal Sect.

Thunder Sect suddenly disappeared overnight, and no one knew where they had gone. Not only did Thunder Sect disappear, but Great Vastness Immortal Sect also vanished. As for sects like Mirage Mountain and Mirror Void Immortal Dao, they had disappeared long ago without a trace.

Grand Immortal Emperor Yi Minghu, who had been staying in the Broken World, also suddenly disappeared, and even the Great Sword Dao, which was being rebuilt, was completely abandoned.

...

Within the protective array of Immortal Mortal Sect, at the entrance of the only council hall, stood two large stones engraved by Mo Wuji back then. One of the stones read 'Immortal Mortal,' and the other had two lines of text: "Dao has high and low, people have no immortal or mortal."

These were brought back by Su Zian, the acting sect master of Immortal Mortal Sect, when Taishang Heaven joined forces with the three great immortal sects to besiege Immortal Mortal Sect.

In Su Zian's view, Immortal Mortal Sect was established by Mo Wuji. These two stone tablets were also erected by Sect Master Mo Wuji. Immortal Mortal Sect could be destroyed, but as long as these two stone tablets remained, someone would eventually rebuild Immortal Mortal Sect.

In the council hall, Su Zian looked haggard. The once-grand Immortal Mortal Sect now had only twenty or so people sitting in the council hall.

Before the innermost protective array of Immortal Mortal Sect was activated, Immortal Mortal Sect suffered heavy casualties. The Immortal Emperors who had established Immortal Mortal Sect with Mo Wuji back then, Wei Zidao, was severely injured and had not recovered. Nie Chong'an fell in the sect protection battle. In addition, Cha Rui and Lu Ming were also killed.

Su Zian looked at the increasingly deserted council hall and said in a low voice, "When Sect Master Mo established Immortal Mortal Sect, it was to provide us with a stable and peaceful cultivation environment. Unfortunately, the reality is cruel, and some people do not allow such a stable place to exist in the immortal realm. If it weren't for Senior Ji Li arranging a peerless protective array for our Immortal Mortal Sect, protecting the source of our sect's immortal energy, we would all be gone by now."

"Even so, many of our fellow disciples who fought alongside us back then were killed or injured. Last night, I went to the forbidden array center to check the protective array flags left by Senior Ji. Of the one hundred and eight protective array flags, only sixteen remain. I think that at most in half a year, or even less, the last protective array of our Immortal Mortal Sect will be completely shattered..."

Everyone in the council hall clearly understood what Su Zian meant. Once all one hundred and eight array flags left by Senior Ji Li were destroyed, it would mean that their last refuge would be torn apart.

"Now I want to hear everyone's opinions." Seeing the council hall was silent, Su Zian could only say again.

Wei Zidao, despite his severe injuries, still came to this meeting. In Immortal Mortal Sect, although Su Zian was the acting sect master appointed by Mo Wuji, Wei Zidao was a Great Immortal Emperor and had the highest strength in Immortal Mortal Sect. His opinion was clearly very important.

Seeing that no one stood up, Wei Zidao, like Su Zian, knew that the people who remained here already knew that the chances of surviving were very slim. He said loudly, "Fellow disciples, when everyone was trapped in Sword Prison, no one thought they could get out. Even I, Wei Zidao, was filled with despair about getting out."

"But Sect Master Mo took the initiative to go to Sword Prison. I believe that maybe Sect Master Mo was the first person to actively go to Sword Prison. He not only brought all of us out, but also destroyed the Great Sword Dao that owned Sword Prison. It's not just me who came out of Sword Prison here, most of you came out of Sword Prison. Tell me, is our despair today comparable to the despair in Sword Prison?"

"No!" More than a dozen people, including Su Zian, shouted loudly. Wei Zidao was right. They were able to survive in Sword Prison, and they didn't completely despair. So what was this?

After everyone calmed down, Su Zian said sternly, "Maybe we have no choice. As long as all the array flags are shattered, we must face bandits who are far stronger than us and face their slaughter. I remember Sect Master once said, 'Do not let your fate be controlled by others.' So I want to announce here that we will not wait for all these array flags to be shattered. We will take the initiative to rush out. Even if we can only kill one, it's not a loss."

Some people immediately stood up and loudly agreed, while others remained silent. If they could avoid death, no one would want to die. Opening the protective array at this time was tantamount to suicide.

Su Zian softened his tone and said, "I know everyone is harboring wishful thinking. In fact, I'm sure that there are only seventeen array flags left at most now."

"I agree with Uncle Su. Let's just kill our way out." Fu Jingfeng stood up and said loudly.

With the abundant cultivation resources in Immortal Mortal Sect and Fu Jingfeng opening a total of one hundred and three meridians, he was now at the True Lake Realm.

To be honest, the True Lake Realm might still be able to fight in the cultivation world, but in the immortal realm, this kind of strength was not even as good as an ant.

Su Zian waved his hand at Fu Jingfeng, "On the contrary, you have to take our sect's two stone tablets and leave. I hope that Dao Lord Jian Mingcheng can protect you and escape. You are the sect master's disciple. If the sect master does not return, Immortal Mortal Sect must be rebuilt by you in the future."

"Uncle, I would rather die in battle at Immortal Mortal Sect than leave alone," Fu Jingfeng said without hesitation.

Just as Su Zian was about to continue speaking, Dou Hualong quickly ran in with a joyful expression and said, "Uncle Su, there are still eighteen array flags, and they haven't flickered again."

Hearing this, not only Su Zian stood up in shock, but everyone else also stood up in astonishment. Since the inner array of Immortal Mortal Sect was attacked, the array flags had been flickering non-stop. Now that the array flags were no longer flickering, it meant that no one was continuing to attack Immortal Mortal Sect.

"Could it be that the sect master has returned?" Su Zian said excitedly.

Dou Hualong blurted out, "It must be Big Brother who has returned. Only when Big Brother returns will those bastards not dare to continue attacking my Immortal Mortal Sect."

"Yes, it must be Master who has returned." Fu Jingfeng was also very excited.

He had a very deep affection for Mo Wuji. The only three people who were closest to him in his life were his master Mo Wuji, his current aunt Lian Yingxian, and his grandfather Yu Sheng.

Grandfather Yu Sheng had left the edge of Extreme Zea Sea, and aunt Lian Yingxian had also left Immortal Mortal Sect with Han Qingru. Now, the only person closest to him was Mo Wuji. He was happiest that Mo Wuji had returned.

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Taishang Heaven.

The laws of heaven and earth here were much more complete than in the immortal realm. Not only were the laws of heaven and earth much more complete, but the immortal spiritual energy was also far superior to that of the immortal realm.

If Mo Wuji appeared in Taishang Heaven, he would really think that this was the South Heaven Gate and the Emperor's Palace. The Taishang Dao Emperor's Hall of Taishang Heaven was built in a place shrouded in immortal spiritual clouds. Wide white jade steps extended upwards, and the steps were lined with immortals holding magical treasures.

Zi Changluo, wearing an emperor's crown, was sitting at the top of the Dao Emperor's Hall with a gloomy face. On both sides of the Dao Hall, there were also two rows of immortals standing. Those who could stand in this hall, except for a few with outstanding abilities, had at least Immortal Emperor cultivation.

The atmosphere in the hall was particularly oppressive because of Zi Changluo's gloom.

"Dao Emperor, Ping Lishang's soul tablet has shattered, and it is very likely that he encountered that powerhouse who once resided in the immortal realm. According to the Jin family back then, that powerhouse came from above." A thin, tall man with a yellow beard standing beside Zi Changluo said softly, sensing the extremely oppressive atmosphere.

Zi Changluo had two very loyal people, one was Ping Lishang, whom he sent to the immortal realm, and the other was Gongshu Shipan, who was now standing beside him. Gongshu Xiang, who expelled Yan Yurong from the human race back then, was Gongshu Shipan's nephew and also Zi Changluo's disciple.

Zi Changluo waved his hand, "No, that powerhouse left the immortal realm. There is no doubt about this, and I am sure there is no mistake. Lishang's fall should be for another reason..."

After a pause, Zi Changluo suddenly stood up and shouted with a hint of madness, "Someone, go to Soul Locking Hell and bring back the Soul Cutter, Zhu Yin. No, Shipan, you personally go and bring Zhu Yin back."

(That's all for today's update, good night friends!)