The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1688: Chapter 1785: Single Combat between Taoism and Confucianism

The Taoist Sect ultimately did not hesitate to travel thousands of miles to assist!

Even though the Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian three sects are not entirely harmonious in private, with each minding its own affairs and avoiding others’ troubles, it depends on the gravity of the situation.

During a war between two regions, the three sects dare not scheme against each other excessively, as they must join forces to resist the Nine Countries.

Now, the attack by Fang Lin and his party of four is considered a major crisis for the three sects.

Upon hearing the news of the heavy losses and casualties suffered by the Buddhist Sect, it immediately spread to both the Confucian Sect and Taoist Sect, prompting the Confucian Sect to unite in opposition to Fang Lin’s group.

Initially, the Taoist Sect did not plan to assist the Confucian Sect. However, many sensible individuals within the Taoist Sect believed that if they did not aid the Confucian Sect now and allowed them to be defeated by Fang Lin and his party, the next victim would undoubtedly be the Taoist Sect.

If that time came, the Taoist Sect would face the same awkward predicament as the Confucian and Buddhist Sects, heavily crippled by Fang Lin’s party.

Thus, the Taoist Sect decided to intervene and assist the Confucian Sect in suppressing Fang Lin and his companions, aiming to contain the battlefield’s reach and prevent it from expanding toward the Taoist Sect, even if they couldn’t eliminate Fang Lin’s group entirely.

To support the Confucian Sect, the Taoist Sect spared no effort, dispatching their elites. From the Supreme Palace, True Martial Hall, and Chongyun Temple, many powerful figures arrived.

Leading the group were two Masters from Chongyun Temple, dressed in black and white robes, radiating an extraordinary aura as they soared through the clouds like divine beings.

Following them was the elder Hall Master of True Martial Hall, riding a bull with the Seven Heroes of True Martial, all seasoned cultivators possessing Great Longevity.

The Supreme Palace was no less impressive, as Palace Master Wang Linlang led a group of Supreme Palace experts with great momentum.

Besides the three major factions, numerous other skilled practitioners from the Taoist Sect accompanied them. The weakest among them had Minor Longevity cultivation levels; not a single Spirit Source Martial Artist was present.

The Taoist Sect understood well that involving Spirit Source Martial Artists in such a high-level confrontation would only lead to slaughter. Not only would they serve no purpose, but they would also become burdens. At the very least, a Minor Longevity cultivation level was essential.

The two Masters from Chongyun Temple were the strongest individuals in the group, each possessing Half-step Immortal cultivation and carrying precious artifacts.

Witnessing this lineup, the Confucian Sect’s two factions breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how ferocious Fang Lin’s party of four might be, they could not possibly contend with both the Confucian and Taoist Sects simultaneously.

Fang Lin chuckled coldly. The arrival of the Taoist Sect’s forces did not catch him by surprise; it was within his expectations.

However, Fang Lin had not anticipated the Taoist Sect’s arrival to be so swift.

What he hadn’t expected was how difficult it would be to conquer the Confucian Sect. The Spirit Martial Chess Sect’s successive protective arrays were like two solid turtle shells, significantly hindering the attacks of Fang Lin’s group.

Without breaking through these arrays, the Taoist Sect’s forces had already arrived, abruptly reversing the situation and placing Fang Lin’s group in the dire position of being attacked from both sides.

“The situation looks grim. Should we leave for now?” Zhen Yangzi glanced at Fang Lin and suggested.

In Zhen Yangzi’s view, given their current strength, it was unrealistic for the four of them to engage both the Confucian and Taoist Sects simultaneously. Yet, if they needed to retreat, the four could still manage to escape.

“You all, enter the Beast Bag for now,” Fang Lin instructed the other three.

Zhen Yangzi and the others were stunned, unsure of Fang Lin’s intentions.

“They cannot stop me,” Fang Lin stated confidently.

Without hesitation, Jian Angxing entered Fang Lin’s Beast Bag, followed by Fu Yue Vajra and Zhen Yangzi.

Now, Fang Lin stood alone, confronting the numerous experts from the Confucian and Taoist Sects, facing an extremely perilous situation.

Yet, Fang Lin remained exceptionally calm, showing no signs of worry or tension. Instead, a hint of a smile appeared on his face.

Fang Lin looked toward the Taoist Sect’s contingent and declared, “Since you’ve arrived, it saves me the trouble of seeking you out at your sect.”

The Taoist Sect’s elite glanced at each other, bewildered by Fang Lin’s words. What did he mean? Could he intend to face both factions’ overwhelming forces at once?

Was this not the height of arrogance? Among the Confucian Sect’s two factions alone and the Taoist Sect’s coalition, there were two or three Half-step Immortal-level practitioners, not to mention countless other Long-lived Ones. As impressive as Fang Lin’s power might be, how could he possibly contend with such an assembly?

This wasn’t arrogance—it was sheer lunacy. It was practically suicide.

Still, since Fang Lin seemed eager to court death, the experts from the Confucian and Taoist Sects were more than happy to oblige, showing no mercy.

“During the Ten Thousand Mountains incident, my battle against the Pavilion Master of Sealing Sword was fierce but restrained; neither of us went all out. Now, in this place, I can finally fight without reservation,” Fang Lin thought to himself.

In the Ten Thousand Mountains incident, Fang Lin crossed swords with the Pavilion Master twice—especially the second time, which was an intense clash. Though Fang Lin gained the upper hand, he sensed that the Pavilion Master had held back.

Why the Pavilion Master restrained himself, Fang Lin did not know and had no interest in speculating.

Now, as Fang Lin faced countless experts from the Confucian and Taoist Sects, none among them were Immortal-level practitioners. The strongest were merely Half-step Immortal.

Yet, their sheer numbers presented a formidable challenge. Fang Lin intended to use them to test his limits and gauge the extent of his abilities.

Though his actions appeared reckless, Fang Lin had prepared contingency plans. If he needed to retreat, he could escape without difficulty.

Flames erupted around Fang Lin, rising as the Kylin Battle Armor enveloped him entirely, leaving only his eyes visible.

His True Dragon Avatar had long since fused with him, and the power of the Sacred Tree surged through his body like torrents of energy. With the ancient spear in hand, he had reached peak combat readiness.

In his confrontation with the Pavilion Master of Sealing Sword, Fang Lin had prevailed in this very state.

Suddenly, Fang Lin vanished, reappearing directly at the Spirit Martial Chess Sect’s Protective Sect Array.

Boom!

With a single punch, the Protective Sect Array shattered instantly, unable to withstand Fang Lin’s strike.

“What?” The Spirit Martial Chess Sect practitioners were startled, utterly unprepared for Fang Lin to demolish the array with just one punch.

This was merely the beginning. Fang Lin’s foot descended—executing the Confucian Sect’s ultimate technique, Heaven Step.

Heaven Step manifested, crushing downward toward the Spirit Martial Chess Sect. The terrifying pressure caused numerous Confucian Sect practitioners with lower cultivation levels to cough blood and collapse unconscious.

Master Song gritted his teeth, placing both his palms together to intercept the massive foot, determined not to let it devastate the Spirit Martial Chess Sect.

Yet, Master Song faltered after a brief resistance, coughing blood repeatedly. His body groaned under tremendous strain, no longer able to endure the overwhelming force.

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