Taishang sighed inwardly, thinking that now that the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation had appeared, the Witch Clan's Twelve Du Tian Shen Mo Great Formation should also be imminent!
On Buzhou Mountain, Di Jiang was also startled upon sensing the soaring aura of malevolence.
To decisively seize the Demon Court, Di Jiang had racked his brains to enhance the strength of his twelve Ancestral Witches. Finally, he conceived of a method: since his twelve siblings were all born from Pangu's essence blood, could he find a way to reawaken Pangu's divine might?
After much contemplation, Di Jiang devised a formation-based approach. Yet, before he could even begin practicing, he sensed the overwhelming aura of malevolence.
Sensing that this malevolence originated from the direction of the Demon Court, and considering the ongoing conflicts between the Witches and Demons, Di Jiang shared his recent insights with the other eleven Ancestral Witches. In a short while, the others also grasped the profound implications.
Gazing at the soaring aura, the Twelve Ancestral Witches emerged from the Pangu Hall and stood at the foot of Buzhou Mountain. The eleven Ancestral Witches surrounded Di Jiang, channeling their power towards him.
Immediately, a giant figure holding an axe and a chisel materialized behind Di Jiang. The moment this giant appeared, an equally astonishing aura of malevolence shot towards the heavens.
The great powers of the Primordial World were once again shocked, wondering what was happening in the heavens. First, a formidable aura erupted from the Demon Court, and shortly after, another earth-shattering aura ascended from Buzhou Mountain. Were the Witch and Demon tribes about to go to war?
Di Jun, having just witnessed the power of the formation he created, was dismayed to find an aura from Buzhou Mountain that was no less potent than his own. He immediately abandoned the idea of eradicating the Witch Clan in one fell swoop.
Furthermore, Di Jun had only just begun practicing the formation and was not yet proficient, with several areas requiring improvement. Thus, he had to postpone his plan.
On Kunlun Mountain, Tongtian had not yet recovered from the malevolent aura emanating from the Demon Court when another terrifying aura erupted from the direction of Buzhou Mountain. Tongtian murmured to himself,
"Another formation!"
Taishang nodded, thinking to himself,
"The true great war between the Witches and Demons is about to begin!"
Taishang glanced at Yuan Shi, pondering,
"I wonder if my second brother will go to assist Tai Yi when the great war between the Witches and Demons erupts."
As everyone was still reeling from the shock of these two soaring auras, Di Jun's voice echoed,
"Today, this formation is named the 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation,' and it shall be the guardian formation of my Demon Court!"
Everyone understood this as Di Jun's warning to the world not to harbor any designs against the Demon race. To whom the warning was directed was self-evident, as only the Witch Clan could pose a threat to the Demon race.
As Di Jun's words faded, Di Jiang's voice resonated throughout heaven and earth,
"This formation is the guardian formation of my Witch Clan, named: the 'Twelve Du Tian Shen Mo Great Formation'!"
Witnessing Di Jiang's voice rise immediately after Di Jun's, the intention was clear to all: the leaders of the Witch and Demon tribes were at odds.
Within the Demon Court, Nuwa had just breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation appear, believing that with this formation, Fu Xi's safety would be assured. However, before she could relax, she detected the formidable power of the Witch Clan's Twelve Du Tian Shen Mo Great Formation emanating from Buzhou Mountain, which was in no way inferior to the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation. Her worry for Fu Xi resurfaced immediately.
On Kunlun Mountain, Taishang observed the palpable tension between the Demon Court and Buzhou Mountain and couldn't help but ask,
"Third Brother, who do you think would prevail if the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation and the Twelve Du Tian Shen Mo Great Formation were to clash?"
Tongtian, when asked by Taishang, pondered for a moment before replying,
"Both these formations are peerless in the world, and it is difficult for me to judge. These formations were only recently devised by Di Jun and the Ancestral Witches. If I had to declare a victor, I truly cannot ascertain it!"
Yuan Shi, hearing this, inquired,
"Third Brother, how do they compare to your Immortal Slaying Formation?"
Tongtian chuckled,
"Second Brother, I do not know to what extent these formations will evolve in the future. However, at present, these two formations are not yet comparable to my Immortal Slaying Formation!"
Seeing Tongtian's confidence, Yuan Shi smiled and said,
"I have not seen you use your Immortal Slaying Formation in a long time. You must have refined it considerably during this period, otherwise, you would not speak with such certainty!"
Tongtian smiled slightly and replied,
"Second Brother truly understands me!"
Taishang watched as the two surges of malevolent energy in the sky slowly dissipated and said,
"Alright, let's prepare. We cannot miss this third sermon!"
Tongtian and Yuan Shi looked at Taishang in confusion. Tongtian asked, perplexed,
"Eldest Brother, we did not attend the second sermon, so why should we attend the third?"
Yuan Shi nodded in agreement, adding,
"Indeed, Eldest Brother!"
Taishang smiled mysteriously and said,
"You will understand once the sermon is over!"
Yuan Shi and Tongtian exchanged glances, seeing a large question mark in each other's eyes.
However, they both knew that Taishang's decisions were always beneficial to them and would never be questioned. Since Taishang would not elaborate, they would wait until the sermon concluded.
After Di Jun and Di Jiang dispersed the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation and the Twelve Du Tian Shen Mo Great Formation, they both focused on refining their respective creations.
Di Jiang found his task considerably easier. The Twelve Du Tian Shen Mo Great Formation only required the twelve Ancestral Witches to perform it, and as they were all descended from the same lineage, any improvements Di Jiang made could be instantly shared with the other eleven Ancestral Witches, thus requiring minimal effort.
Di Jun's task, however, was far more complex. The Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation drew upon the power of the stars. To fully unleash its might, Di Jun had to employ the River Diagram and the Luo Book, meticulously analyzing the trajectories of celestial bodies.
After his calculations, Di Jun had to personally practice the maneuvers. Once satisfied, he would then delegate the task to the other demons of the Demon Court.
This kept Di Jun extremely busy, leaving him frazzled.
Meanwhile, Tai Yi, after his rest, did not forget his promise to Chang Xi and immediately went to her abode to find her.
Chang Xi was overjoyed at Tai Yi's arrival. Xi He had been diligently practicing the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation with Di Jun during this period.
As the Solar Star and the Lunar Star were the crucial eyes of the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Formation, Xi He, as the mistress of the Lunar Flag, was naturally conscripted by Di Jun to assist him.
This left Chang Xi alone in their shared residence. Seeing Tai Yi's arrival, Chang Xi was naturally ecstatic!
Upon seeing Tai Yi, Chang Xi rushed over and hugged him, exclaiming,
"Brother Tai Yi, you've arrived! You have no idea how bored I've been since Sister left!"
Tai Yi affectionately ruffled Chang Xi's hair and replied,
"Precisely because I knew you were bored, I came to keep you company!"
Hearing this, Chang Xi's face lit up with joy, and she exclaimed,
"Thank you, Brother Tai Yi, you are the best!"