Chapter 223 - 218: Zhuge Performs the Ritual to Dispel Inauspicious Stars at Five Zhang Plain
The tale tells of the Daoist Equal to Heaven emerging from seclusion, journeying to the region of Qishan where, upon arriving at Shangfang Valley and witnessing sudden torrential rain extinguish the raging fire, doubt crept into his heart. Investigating further, he saw Sima Yi escaping the predicament of Shangfang Valley, rendering Marquis Wu of Zhuge’s ingenious plan futile. Rage swelled within him and he sought out Flying Liann, resulting in a fierce battle.
Despite Flying Liann’s considerable mana, he was foremost a strategist and a civil official; seldom did he engage in combat. Overwhelmed by a barrage of magical powers and spells unleashed by the Daoist Equal to Heaven, Flying Liann sustained injuries all over his body, barely escaping with his life from the hands of the Daoist Equal to Heaven.
The Daoist Equal to Heaven’s face twisted with anger as Samadhi True Fire blazed over his entire figure. He cursed continuously, "To think that he’d nearly kill me! That damned scoundrel!"
With bow bent and arrow nocked, he drew the Sky-Breaking Divine Bow taut, resembling a full moon, and released an arrow!
Chi You’s Dharma Body exploded the moment it was struck by the arrow, but the Flying Liann it had been protecting had already vanished without a trace.
The Daoist Equal to Heaven’s brows knitted together as he thought, "This Flying Liann sure knows how to run. He disappeared in the blink of an eye! No wonder he managed to save his own life during the great wars of Ancient Times; his ability to flee is indeed remarkable!"
Flying Liann had used some magic to escape, vanishing in an instant. The Daoist Equal to Heaven, unable to vent his fury, left with a heavy heart.
Moments later, the Daoist Equal to Heaven returned, scanning the area only to find no trace of Flying Liann. He snorted, "That trickster really did run away!"
He turned to leave once more, and it wasn’t long before Flying Liann surfaced from the ground. Breathing a sigh of relief, he said, "That evil daoist is truly vicious, even cultivating both Buddhism and Daoism. Formidable indeed!"