I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 565 Lao Tzu's Formation, Yin and Yang Dust

Blood-red sword light and shadows rained down like a storm, and Guang Chengzi dodged and weaved in the midst of the battle.

The jade ruyi shimmered with white light, barely blocking most of the attacks, but a few streaks of blood still grazed his Taoist robe, leaving several deep cuts.

"Damn it! That little beast, he's so vicious!"

Guang Chengzi gritted his teeth, his heart filled with shock and anger. He had thought that he could easily break the formation with the help of the jade ruyi, but he did not expect that the killing formation was so dangerous that even he, the leader of the Chan Sect Golden Immortals, was struggling to cope.

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi was not his after all, and he could not command it as easily as an arm.

Under the relentless attacks, Guang Chengzi gradually felt his magical power waning.

Large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his breathing became rapid. Guang Chengzi knew in his heart that if this continued, he would eventually be exhausted and die in this formation.

Just then, on Mount Kunlun, the Primordial Celestial Venerable looked at the disheveled Guang Chengzi in the water mirror with a gloomy expression, his heart filled with surging anger.

He never expected that this junior, Chu Yang, would be so bold as to dare to be so ruthless towards his disciple!

"Senior brother, look at this..." Yuanshi Tianzun turned to Laozi beside him, his voice carrying a hint of anxiety.

Lao Tzu slowly opened his eyes, a hint of helplessness flashing in them, and sighed softly, "Junior brother, why are you doing this to yourself?"

"Senior brother, are you really going to just stand by and watch Kunlun Mountain be turned into a mess by the disciples of the Jie Sect?" Yuanshi Tianzun asked anxiously. "If we don't succeed this time, I'm afraid we won't have a better opportunity in the future!"

Lao Tzu remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Very well, I'll go."

Yuanshi Tianzun was overjoyed and quickly thanked him, saying, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother!"

A weight was finally lifted from my heart. As long as Laozi intervened, Guang Chengzi would be safe and sound.

Moreover, this formation can also be broken!

Even if the two of them are evenly matched, they will still have to rely on my final test.

Just when Guang Chengzi was about to give up, a vast and boundless pressure suddenly descended, forcefully suppressing the killing intent of the Small Universe Formation.

The countless flying blades seemed to be grabbed by an invisible hand, instantly freezing in mid-air before dissipating into starlight.

"Who dares to disrupt my formation!"

Chu Yang's expression changed drastically, and he looked outside the formation with a mixture of shock and anger.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable stood with his hands behind his back, a cold smile on his face: "Chu Yang, your methods are far too ruthless. In a friendly spar, it's enough to stop when you've made your point. Why resort to such a vicious attack?"

"Primordial Celestial Venerable! What do you mean by this? Disciples are competing, and elders are interfering—isn't that breaking the rules?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader's face darkened, and he immediately questioned the matter in an angry voice.

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly: "Junior brother, what a fine disciple you've taught! His attack was so ruthless; if I hadn't stopped him, wouldn't it have resulted in a death? I'm only trying to protect my disciples; what's wrong with that?"

"you……"

The Tongtian Sect Leader was speechless for a moment, his heart filled with surging anger.

He naturally knew that Yuanshi Tianzun was being unreasonable, but since the other party was a saint, he couldn't be too presumptuous.

Enraged by Yuanshi Tianzun's sophistry, Tongtian Jiaozhu laughed in fury, "Very well, very well! Senior Brother Yuanshi, you certainly have impressive skills! I, Tongtian, will remember this!"

The two were on the verge of exchanging blows, and it looked like they were about to burst into flames.

Since attaining sainthood, the Three Pure Ones have become increasingly estranged, mainly due to their differing doctrines.

Just then, something unexpected happened!

A golden light shot out from the horizon, silently piercing through the multiple killing intents of the Small Universe Formation and landing precisely on Guang Chengzi.

The golden light acted like an indestructible barrier, blocking all the surging crimson sword and blade shadows around it.

Guang Chengzi was already exhausted, but at this moment he suddenly felt the pressure ease and his spirits were lifted.

Before he could even react to what was happening, he felt a gentle force enveloping him, quickly pulling him away from the center of the formation.

All of this happened so fast that Chu Yang didn't even have time to react.

He only saw a flash of golden light before Guang Chengzi disappeared from the formation.

"What's going on?!" Chu Yang was shocked and furious. He quickly activated the formation, trying to trap Guang Chengzi again.

However, it was too late.

The golden light protected Guang Chengzi as he landed beside Yuanshi Tianzun, like a fledgling returning to its nest. Immediately, the golden light expanded, transforming into a massive golden light curtain that slammed heavily into the Lesser Universe Array.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the Small Universe Array trembled violently, like a candle flame in a storm, threatening to go out at any moment.

The once impenetrable formation was now showing cracks.

"The Tai Chi symbol!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader finally realized what was happening, and his expression changed drastically. He never expected that Laozi would actually make a move in secret!

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun revealed a smug smile on his face.

Lao Tzu stood on a cloud, expressionless, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with him.

He merely glanced at the Tongtian Sect Leader before closing his eyes.

However, this seemingly casual glance sent the Tongtian Sect Leader into a deep icy abyss.

He knew he had been tricked.

The Lesser Universe Array completely collapsed, turning into specks of starlight and dissipating.

Chu Yang suffered a backlash, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper. The Qiankun Ruler trembled, its surface radiance mostly extinguished.

"Chu Yang!" The Tongtian Sect Leader hurriedly told Duobao and the others to step forward and support Chu Yang, feeling extremely distressed.

He then glared angrily at Yuanshi Tianzun, gritting his teeth and saying, "Yuanshi, you've gone too far!"

In a fit of anger, the Tongtian Sect Leader stopped calling him "Senior Brother".

Yuanshi smiled smugly: "Junior Brother Tongtian, Chu Yang's formation has been broken. Guang Chengzi has won this contest!"

The Master of Heaven took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his surging anger.

He glanced coldly at Yuanshi Tianzun, his eyes seemingly poisoned, yet carrying a deep sense of sorrow.

"Senior Brother, it was you who made the move just now, wasn't it?" Tongtian turned to look at Laozi.

The Tongtian Sect Leader stared intently at Laozi, waiting for an explanation, even if it was just a perfunctory one.

Laozi didn't even lift his eyelids, merely stroking his beard, his tone as indifferent as the perpetual snow on the Sanqing Terrace: "Guang Chengzi was indeed instructed by me before, so this competition is perfectly reasonable."

"Reasonable?!" The Tongtian Sect Leader laughed in fury, but his laughter carried a hint of sorrow. "What a 'reasonable' thing! My Jie Sect disciples fought one against two, battling for a long time, finally breaking his great formation, only to end up like this. Is this what Senior Brother considers reasonable?!"

Lao Tzu finally opened his eyes, but there was no ripple in them. He merely glanced at the Tongtian Sect Leader with a look as if he were looking at an unreasonable child.

"Tongtian, don't be unreasonable. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Your Jie Sect disciples are simply inferior in skill; who can you blame?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He never imagined that his respected senior brother would say such a thing.

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger, but his voice still trembled: "Senior Brother, are you really going to be so biased towards Yuanshi?!"

Lao Tzu remained calm and composed, as if nothing in the world could disturb his peace of mind.

"How could I have shown favoritism? I was simply stating the facts."

"Good! Good! Good!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader uttered three "good"s, each one seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth: "Since Senior Brother says so, then I have nothing more to say! However, do not forget the agreement we, the Three Pure Ones, made back then!"

According to the agreement, if each side wins one match, Laozi will set up a formation, and the two disciples will enter the formation simultaneously, with the winner determined by the speed at which the formation is broken.

Lao Tzu nodded slightly: "Of course."

Having said that, Laozi flicked his sleeve, and a huge array appeared out of thin air.

This formation is more complex and mysterious than Chu Yang's previous Small Universe Formation, and it exudes a chilling aura.

"This formation is called the 'Two Elements Dust Formation.' Do you two dare to enter and give it a try?" Laozi asked in a rather calm tone.

Within the formation, clouds and mist swirled, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and a chilling pressure emanated from it.

The Master of the Heavens looked at the formation before him, and his heart turned cold.

He knew that even if the competition continued, the outcome would not change.

Lao Tzu has made his stance clear: this competition was a conspiracy against his Jie Sect from the very beginning.

Kunlun Mountain can no longer accommodate the Jie Sect!

If that's the case, is there any need to continue?

The Master of the Heavens closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with determination.

Just as he was about to refuse this final match, a weak yet resolute voice rang out: "Master! This disciple requests to fight again!"

Daoist Duobao quickly dissuaded him, "Junior Brother Chuyang, your injuries are too severe; you mustn't push yourself!"

Chu Yang shoved Duobao aside, staggered to the Tongtian Sect Leader, knelt on one knee, and kowtowed heavily: "This disciple is not reconciled! This disciple still has the strength to fight again!"

He raised his head, his gaze coldly fixed on Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi, the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth still wet, adding to his ferocious appearance.

That look in his eyes was like that of a wounded wild beast, which would never yield even when facing a desperate situation.

The Tongtian Sect Leader looked at Chu Yang, his heart filled with mixed feelings. Chu Yang's actions were tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock.

How could Chu Yang possibly break the formation set up by the sage at this time?

On the other hand, Guang Chengzi seemed to have a plan in mind. It goes without saying that he must have received Laozi's teachings!

But the flame burning in Chu Yang's eyes and his indomitable will made it impossible for him to refuse.

Tongtian sighed and reached out to help Chu Yang up: "Foolish child, why are you doing this to yourself?"

"This disciple is not trying to be brave!"

Chu Yang suppressed the surging blood and qi within him and said, word by word, "This disciple simply cannot swallow this insult! The Chan Sect has humiliated my Jie Sect so much; even if this disciple dies, I will make them pay the price!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader looked at Chu Yang's resolute eyes and a thought struck him.

Yes, when has the Jie Sect ever suffered such humiliation? When has the dignified Tongtian Sect Leader ever been so despised?

He abruptly looked up, his gaze sweeping over Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi like a blade, and sneered, "Very well! Since my disciple has made this decision, how can my Jie Sect back down! In this final contest, my Jie Sect has won!"

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun revealed a mocking smile: "Junior Brother Tongtian, have you lost your mind? How could you possibly break this 'Two Elements Dust Array'?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader sneered, "The outcome is still uncertain. Why is Senior Brother Yuanshi so smug? Don't forget, the disciples of my Jie Sect are not to be trifled with!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Chu Yang, his eyes filled with concern: "Chu Yang, how are your injuries? Can you still hold on?"

Chu Yang took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging blood and qi, and cupped his hands, saying, "This disciple can still fight!"

"Good!" The Tongtian Sect Leader patted Chu Yang on the shoulder. "In this battle, there's no need to force a victory or defeat; just strive to have a clear conscience!"

He had already made up his mind that, regardless of the outcome of this battle, he would lead the disciples of the Jie Sect away from Kunlun Mountain.

This Kunlun Mountain is no longer a safe haven for their Jie Sect!

Chu Yang and Guang Chengzi stood at the entrance of the "Two Elements Dust Array," the atmosphere tense and ready to fight.

Guang Chengzi looked at Chu Yang with arrogance and disdain: "Chu Yang, you are seriously injured and still insist on playing. You are really overestimating yourself!"

Chu Yang sneered, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth: "Guang Chengzi, don't be so smug! The outcome is still uncertain!"

A raging fire burned in his heart; he would repay this humiliation a hundredfold! Even if it meant death, he would drag Guang Chengzi down with him!

"Hmph! You're courting death!" Guang Chengzi snorted coldly and stepped into the formation first.

Chu Yang followed closely behind and also stepped into the formation.

Within the formation, clouds and mist swirled and shifted unpredictably.

Chu Yang felt a blur before his eyes and then lost his sense of direction.

The clouds and mist surged and rolled in like waves, then quickly receded.

The scene before Chu Yang's eyes was constantly changing; one moment it was a towering mountain, and the next it was a bottomless abyss.

He endured the excruciating pain, as if his meridians were burning, gritted his teeth, and staggered forward.

The experience that Guang Chengzi had just gone through in his Small Universe Formation seemed to be happening to him as well.

"Heh, Chu Yang, still pretending to set up an array? Let me tell you, this is the Yin-Yang Dust Array personally set up by a sage. With your meager strength, you won't be able to break it."

Guang Chengzi's voice came from all directions, elusive and difficult to pinpoint.

Chu Yang sneered, suppressing the surging blood within him, and said coldly, "Guang Chengzi, don't be so smug! Just because my senior uncle gave you preferential treatment, what's there to be arrogant about? Let's have a real fight!"

"Hmph! You think I need real swords and spears to deal with you? That's a joke!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a sharp sword aura surged from the mist, heading straight for Chu Yang's face.

Chu Yang was prepared and dodged the fatal blow by shifting his body to the side.

The sword's energy grazed his cheek, leaving a thin trail of blood. He touched the blood on his cheek, licked it, and the sweet, metallic taste made him even more alert.

"Despicable villain, all he does is launch sneak attacks!" Chu Yang cursed angrily.

"All warfare is based on deception!" Guang Chengzi sneered, disappearing once more into the mist.

Chu Yang dared not be careless, knowing that Guang Chengzi must have another trick up his sleeve. He held his breath and focused intently on the surrounding movements, while simultaneously circulating the little true energy he had left to maintain his protective aura.

Within the Yin-Yang Dust Array, the Yin and Yang energies intertwined and flowed, sometimes transforming into sharp blades, sometimes into blazing flames, and sometimes into icy ice, constantly attacking Chu Yang.

Chu Yang barely managed to discern directions using his understanding of formations, while also having to dodge Guang Chengzi's sneak attacks and formation attacks, making his situation extremely perilous.

"Chu Yang, let's see how long you can hold out!" Guang Chengzi's voice rang out again, tinged with mockery.

"It'll take longer than you imagined!" Chu Yang said through gritted teeth. He endured the excruciating pain, his figure flashing like a ghost as he dodged the attacks of the formation.

Suddenly, he sensed something amiss; a powerful killing intent surged from behind him. Startled, he instinctively lunged forward without thinking.

With a loud "Boom!", a golden light grazed his back and struck a boulder, shattering it instantly.

Chu Yang broke out in a cold sweat. He knew that if he had been a step slower, the golden light would have pierced through his body.

He slowly stood up, turned around, and saw Guang Chengzi standing not far away, holding the twin swords, with a sinister smile on his face.

"Chu Yang, aren't you so good at dodging? Let's see how you dodge this time!"

As Guang Chengzi spoke, he raised his sword again, preparing to attack once more. (End of Chapter)