After Pei Xuanjing obtained the throne of the Ancestral Witch Qiang Liang, the first thing he gained was the cultivation experience of generations of Ancestral Witches Qiang Liang. Although the highest realm these witches reached was that of a Supreme Overlord, and they have never stepped into the realm of a True Immortal, their experiences held little reference value for Pei Xuanjing.
Even the Authority of Thunder bestowed by Ancestral Witch Qiang Liang, as well as many experiences in Thunder Path cultivation, were not of much significance for someone like Pei Xuanjing, who had already reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Path.
But unquestionably, some of the secrets recorded within, along with some of their conceptual understandings about the Thunder Path, held some reference value for Pei Xuanjing.
Among cultivators, it is not necessarily true that later generations are stronger than their predecessors. The strength of those who come later is built upon the foundation of the former, standing on the shoulders of giants, and is also a result of the nurturing of their living environment, which enables their development.
Merely in terms of wisdom, there is not much difference between the ancients and the modern people. In the Ancient Era, those who stood out from the countless members of the human race and reached the pinnacle of the entire Divine Land World, their perspective, wisdom, and pattern of thinking were extraordinary.
They did not progress further or step into the Immortal Path not because of their lack of capabilities, but rather due to the constraints of the world. If placed in this current era, such individuals would not be ordinary either; they would undoubtedly occupy their own position among the powerhouses of this world.
Leaving nothing else aside, just taking the example of the returning Demon Gods from ancient times, it is evident. They did not become immortal initially due to the shackle of Heaven and Earth, but in this era, these powerful Demon Gods stand before the threshold of the Immortal Path, easily shattering the barriers of the Path.
Take the Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array of the Witch Deity Teaching, for instance. In the Ancient Era, this Great Formation had the power to suppress All Tribes and allow those who led the Array to break free from the fetters of Heaven and Earth, unleashing the combat power of the Immortal Path.
Hence, even if this era brings changes and influences, as a masterpiece that encapsulates the collective wisdom of a religious sect for countless years, it absolutely should not be underestimated.
At the very least, when Pei Xuanjing first witnessed the Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array, he could not help but marvel at their wisdom. Such ingenious and wonderful ideas were truly astonishing.
He made a rough deduction that, should this Great Formation truly be successful, even if it couldn't double the combat power of a Supreme Overlord like in the past, the enhancement conferred to a True Immortal would be unimaginable.
"This Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array cannot be underestimated. If truly activated, even a True Immortal would possess the qualifications to contend with a Taoist Monarch." The calm voice of Pei Xuanjing struck Yu Zhenzi's ears like a thunderclap.
If even True Immortals collaborating can activate the Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array to challenge a Taoist Monarch powerhouse, such news is too shocking. If it really spreads out, it would likely leave many people dumbstruck.
If it's said that a Supreme Overlord still has the possibility to challenge a True Immortal and emerge victorious—even if it's just the most ordinary True Immortal First Layer Heaven.
But the chasm between the True Immortal Sixth Layer and the True Immortal Seventh Layer's Taoist Monarch is nigh insurmountable, even a Taoist Monarch who cultivates a single path can utterly suppress a True Immortal of the Sixth Heavenly Layer who cultivates Five Paths.
A True Immortal Seventh Layer's Taoist Monarch is a master of one path; they've undergone an unimaginable metamorphosis, embodying the Great Tao within themselves, suppressing everything, which is not something a True Immortal could challenge.
The existence of an array that could achieve this feat is tantamount to overturning everyone's understanding. It would be like how Emperor Wenchang as a Supreme Overlord once defeated a True Immortal, forging an unparalleled historical precedent of battle, driving True Immortals into madness and causing Taoist Monarchs to grow wary.
Maintaining authority requires many conditions and much effort, but shattering it only takes an instant.
The image of the invincible True Immortal has been upheld for many years, through how many suppressions by True Immortals, yet such prestige was utterly shattered following Emperor Wenchang's intervention, bringing an end to the legend of the unbeatable True Immortal.
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Although not all Supreme Overlords had the qualifications to challenge a True Immortal after this, there was no doubt that the precedence of victory laid before them, igniting the eager attempt of many strong beings.
If others can do it, I naturally can as well. Among those who have reached this step, none feel that they are inferior to others.
This then is the reason why many Supreme Overlords, even when having the chance to break through to the True Immortal level and possessing the combat power of a True Immortal, remain firmly at the Supreme Overlord stage, continuing to accumulate their foundation and delaying their breakthrough.
All of these individuals are victors from the past, they have successfully challenged and defeated True Immortals — how could they possibly be giving others the chance to challenge themselves? They all prefer to wait for an opportunity to directly enter the Realm of True Immortal Second Layer Heaven.
While this is the case for True Immortals and Supreme Overlord levels, even at the Taoist Monarch level of True Immortal Sixth Layer Heaven and True Immortal Seventh Layer, although there have been attempts by powerful True Immortals of the Sixth Layer to challenge those in the Seventh Layer, without a doubt, all have failed, and none have succeeded.
The gap between the Sixth Heaven and Seventh Heaven of True Immortal is simply insurmountable, even with the aid of powerful Immortal Artifacts or divine abilities.
However, what the Taoist Monarch now speaks of—the Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array of the Witch Deity Teaching—can supposedly allow twelve True Immortals to confront a Taoist Monarch, this is indeed a shocking revelation.
Not to mention ordinary True Immortals, even if twelve from the True Immortal Sixth Layer Heaven were to join forces against a single Taoist Monarch, not to speak of victory, just being able to hold their ground and drag out the fight is something no one has ever imagined possible.
One must realize, according to the present, if a Taoist Monarch were to truly make a move with full force, let alone twelve True Immortals, even twenty or thirty True Immortals wouldn't stand a chance.
A Taoist Monarch's opponent can only be a Taoist Monarch. In this Realms of Heavenly Seas, a Taoist Monarch is an invincible existence—that is the true difference between a top Immortal Sect and a major Immortal Sect.
No matter how many True Immortals or disciples are in your major Immortal Sect, as long as you have no Taoist Monarch-level powers, you are essentially powerless against the move of a Taoist Monarch.
However, if the Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array is as powerful as the Taoist Monarch has said, it means that ordinary True Immortals now have the capability to confront a Taoist Monarch, even if not all True Immortals have such ability, and not all major Immortal Sects can organize such power, after all, there are forces that could gather such might.
This truly signifies a change in the cosmic order. This Great Formation can fully affect the strategic planning of various Immortal Sects, prompting many changes.
And all it requires is a catalyst. Since this ancient Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array can achieve this, it means that there are other Great Formations that should be able to do the same.
Even to say that this Great Formation is a relic of the most ancient eras, not fitting the true needs of the current era. If it were to be deduced and modified, it might become even more powerful.
"Have you already refurbished this Great Formation?" Yu Zhenzi had a thought in mind and tentatively asked.
Let's not forget, the Taoist Monarch before him is also a master of Array Path. Even though, compared to other paths, his Array Path cultivation might not be considered top-tier, it is still among the foremost in the world.
"Indeed, this Great Formation is interesting; I have spent quite a bit of time deducing it. Although the deduced Great Formation does not have the original power of the Twelve Capital Heavenly God Array, it reduces the requirement for personnel. Whether it's Four People Four Images, Five People Five Elements, Six People Six Harmonies, Seven People Big Dipper, Eight People Eight Trigrams, or Nine People Nine Palaces, even Ten People Ten Directions are all feasible. However, the power that can be exerted increases with the number of people; the fewer the people or the weaker the strength of those who form the Array, respectively, the weaker the power that will be brought forth," Pei Xuanjing said indifferently.
His calm demeanor seemed as if all this was as mundane as commonplace.
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