Chapter 45: Master Randeng Discusses Breaking the Ten Absolute Arrays

诗曰： “天绝阵”中多猛烈，若逢“地烈”更离堪。秦完凑数皆天定，袁角遭诛是性贪。雷火烧残今已两，困仙缚去不成三。区区十阵成何济，赢得“封神榜”上谈。

The poem says: Within the "Heavenly Absolute Formation" much is fierce and intense; if one encounters the "Earthly Flame," it becomes even more unbearable. Qin Wan's gathering of numbers are all heaven-determined; Yuan Jiao's execution is due to his greedy nature. Thunder and fire have burned away the two already; binding the immortal and restraining him prevents forming a three. A mere ten formations, what help do they bring? They only earn mention on the "Canon of Deified Immortals."

话说众人正议破阵主将，彼此推让，只见空中来了一位道人，跨鹿乘云，香风袭袭。怎见得他相貌稀奇，形容古怪？真是仙人班首，佛祖流源。有诗为证： 一天瑞彩光摇曳，五色祥云飞不彻。鹿鸣空内九皋声，紫芝色秀千层叶。中门现出真人相，古怪容颜原自别。神舞虹霓透汉霄，腰悬宝录无生灭。灵鹫山下号燃灯，时赴蟠桃添寿域。

Now, as the people were discussing who should be the main general to break through the formation, they pushed and yielded among themselves. Suddenly, a Daoist priest arrived from the sky, riding on a deer and cloud, with fragrant winds wafting around him. How could one describe his extraordinary appearance and strange features? Truly, he was the foremost of immortals, a descendant from the lineage of Buddha. There is a poem to attest: The day's auspicious colors shimmer and sway; five-colored divine clouds fly endlessly. Within the sky, the deer's cry echoes like the Nine Gao sound; purple zhi mushrooms display vibrant colors with layers of leaves. At the central gate appears the image of a true immortal; his strange and unusual features are naturally distinct. Divine dances pierce through the sky with rainbows; at his waist hangs a precious scroll, free from birth and extinction. He is known as Rendeng beneath Lingjue Mountain, often attending the Peach Banquet to add longevity to his realm of life.

众仙知是灵鹫山元觉洞燃灯道人，齐下篷来，迎接上篷，行礼坐下。燃灯曰：“众道友先至，贫道来迟，幸勿以此介意。方今十绝阵甚是凶恶，不知以何人为主？”子牙欠身打躬曰：“专候老师指教。”燃灯曰：“吾此来，实与子牙代劳，执掌符印；二则众友有厄，特来解释；三则了吾念头。子牙公请了！可将符印交与我。”子牙与众人俱大喜曰：“道长之言，甚是不谬。”随将符印拜送燃灯。燃灯受印符，谢过众道友，方打点议破十阵之事。正是： 雷部正神施猛力，神仙杀戒也难逃。

The immortals recognized him as Daoist Priest Rendeng, of Yuanjue Cave on Lingjue Mountain. They all descended from their canopies to welcome him aboard and paid respects before he sat down. Rendeng said, "All my Daoist friends have arrived first; I am late in coming. I hope you will not take this to heart." "Now the Ten Absolute Formations are especially fierce and cruel; I wonder who shall be in charge?" Zi Ya bowed respectfully, saying, "I have been waiting for the Master's instruction." Rendeng said, "My coming here is indeed to relieve Zi Ya of his burden and take charge of the talismans and seals; Secondly, because my fellow immortals are in distress, I have specially come to resolve it; Thirdly, to fulfill my own intention." Please proceed, Master Zi Ya! You may hand over the talismans and seals to me." Zi Ya and the others were all greatly pleased, saying, "The Daoist master's words are indeed not mistaken." They immediately presented the talismans and seals in a respectful manner to Rendeng. Rendeng accepted the seals and talismans, thanked his fellow Daoist friends, and then began to organize matters concerning breaking through the ten formations. Indeed: The thunder gods exert great force; even immortals cannot escape the decree of death.

话说燃灯道人安排破阵之策，不觉心上咨嗟：“此一劫必损吾十友。”

Now, as Daoist Priest Rendeng arranged his strategy to break the formation, he could not help but sigh inwardly: "This calamity will surely cost me ten of my friends."

且说闻太师在营中请十天君上帐，坐而问曰：“十阵可曾完全？”秦完曰：“完已多时。可著人下战书，知会早早成功，以便班师。”闻太师忙修书，命邓忠往子牙处来下战书。有哪吒见邓忠来至，便问曰：“有何事至此？”邓忠答曰：“来下战书。”哪吒报与子牙：“邓忠下书。”子牙命：“接上来。”书曰： “征西大元戎太师闻仲书奉丞相姜子牙麾下：古云：‘率土之滨，莫非王臣。’今无故造反，得罪于天下，为天下所共弃者也。屡奉天讨，不行悔罪，反恣肆强暴，杀害王师，致辱朝廷，罪亦罔赦。今摆此十绝阵已完，与尔共决胜负。特著邓忠将书通会，可准定日期，候尔破敌。战书到日，即此批宣。”

Meanwhile, Lord Wenshoucheng summoned the Ten Heavenly Lords to his tent and asked while seated: "Have the ten formations been fully completed?" Qin Wan said, "They have been completed for quite some time." You may send someone to deliver a challenge letter, informing them that we will achieve success early so that we can return in triumph." Lord Wenshoucheng hurriedly wrote a letter and ordered Deng Zhong to go to Zi Ya's camp to deliver the challenge. Nezha, seeing Deng Zhong arrive, asked, "What business brings you here?" Deng Zhong replied, "To deliver a challenge letter." Nezha reported to Zi Ya: "Deng Zhong has delivered the challenge letter." Zi Ya ordered, "Bring it up." The letter read: "From Lord Wenshoucheng, the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition, to the command of Chancellor Jiang Zi Ya: As the ancients said, 'All within the borders are subjects of the king.'" Now, without cause you have rebelled, committing offenses against all under heaven; thus, you are despised by all. Repeatedly summoned to submit under heaven's justice, you have not repented of your crimes, but instead acted with arrogance and violence, killing the royal forces, bringing disgrace upon the court; thus, your crime is unforgivable. Now these Ten Absolute Formations have been fully set up, and I shall decide victory or defeat with you. Therefore, I have sent Deng Zhong to deliver this letter; please fix a date and await your arrival to break the enemy." "On the day the challenge arrives, this shall be announced immediately."

子牙看罢书，原书批回：“三日后会战。”邓忠回见闻太师，“三日后会阵。”闻太师乃在大营中设席，款待十天君，大吹大擂饮酒。饮至三更，出中军帐，猛见周家芦篷里，众道人顶上现出庆云瑞彩，或金灯贝叶，璎珞垂珠，似檐前滴水，涓涓不断。十天君惊曰：“昆仑山诸人到了！”众皆骇异，各归本阵，自去留心。不觉便是三日。那日早晨，成汤营里炮响，喊声齐起，闻太师出营，在辕门口，左右分开队伍，乃邓、辛、张、陶四将；十阵主各按方向而立。只见西岐芦篷里，隐隐旛飘，霭霭瑞气，两边摆三山五岳门人，只见头一对是哪吒、黄天化出来；二对是杨戬、雷震子；三对是韩毒龙、薛恶虎；四对是金吒、木吒。怎见得，有诗为证： 玉磬金钟声两分，西岐城下吐祥云。从今大破十绝阵，雷祖英名万载闻。

After reading the letter, Zi Ya returned it with a reply: "We will meet in battle three days later." Deng Zhong returned to see Lord Wenshoucheng and reported, "The meeting of formations is set for three days later." Lord Wenshoucheng then arranged a banquet in the main camp, entertaining the Ten Heavenly Lords with great fanfare and drinking. Drinking until the third watch of the night, they exited the central command tent and suddenly saw from within Zhou's reed canopies a group of Daoist priests whose heads were surrounded by auspicious clouds and radiant colors; some bore golden lamps and sacred leaves, with jeweled ornaments hanging like dripping water from eaves, flowing continuously. The Ten Heavenly Lords were startled and exclaimed, "The people of Kunlun Mountain have arrived!" All were greatly alarmed; each returned to their respective formations and remained vigilant. Unaware, it was already the third day. On that morning, cannons roared in the Cheng Tang camp and shouts rose together. Lord Wenshoucheng emerged from the camp at the wicket gate; to his left and right were arranged the troops of the four generals Deng, Xin, Zhang, and Tao; the ten formation commanders stood in their respective positions according to direction. Looking toward the reed canopies of Xi Qi, faint banners fluttered and auspicious mists drifted; on both sides were arranged disciples from the Three Mountains and Five Great Peaks. The first pair to emerge was Nezha and Huang Tianhua. The second pair was Yang Jian and Leizhenzi; the third pair was Han Dulong and Xue Ehu. The fourth pair was Jinzha and Muzha. How can this be described? A poem attests: The jade chimes and bronze bells sound in two parts; auspicious clouds rise beneath the city of Xi Qi. From now on, the Ten Absolute Formations shall be shattered; the illustrious name of Thunder Ancestor will be heard for ten thousand years.

话说燃灯掌握元戎，领众仙下篷，步行排班，缓缓而行。只见赤精子对广成子；太乙真人对灵宝大法师；道德真君对惧留孙；文殊广法天尊对普贤真人；慈航道人对黄龙真人，玉鼎真人对道行天尊；十二位上仙，齐齐整整摆出；当中梅花鹿上坐燃灯道人；赤精子击金钟；广成子击玉磬。只见“天绝阵”内一声钟响，阵门开处，两杆旛摇，见一道人，怎生模样：面如蓝靛，发似朱砂，骑黄斑鹿出阵。但见： 莲子箍，头上著；绛绡衣，绣白鹤。手持四楞黄金鐧，暗带擒仙玄妙索。荡三山，游东岳，金鳌岛内烧丹药。只因烦恼共嗔痴，不在高山受快乐。

Now, Daoist Priest Rendeng took command as the supreme general, leading all the immortals from their canopies. They walked in procession, moving slowly and orderly. Looking ahead, Chi Zigen faced Kuangchengzi; Taiyi Zhenren faced Lingbao Dafashi; Daode Zhenjun faced Juliusun; Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun faced Puxian Zhenren; Cihai Daoren faced Huanglong Zhenren, and Yuding Zhenren faced Daoxing Tianzun; twelve high immortals stood in perfect formation. In the center, on a plum blossom deer sat Daoist Priest Rendeng; Chi Zigen struck a bronze bell; Kuangchengzi struck a jade chime. Suddenly, a bell rang from within the "Heavenly Absolute Formation," and as the formation gate opened, two banners fluttered. A Daoist priest emerged; what was his appearance? His face was blue-black like indigo, his hair red as cinnabar, and he rode a yellow-spotted deer out of the formation. One could see: A lotus seed circlet on his head; a crimson robe embroidered with white cranes. In his hand he held a four-edged golden pestle, secretly carrying the mysterious chain for capturing immortals. He roamed the Three Mountains and visited Dongyue; within the Golden Tortoise Island, he burned elixirs of immortality. Because of vexation, anger, and ignorance, he no longer resides in high mountains to enjoy bliss.

且说“天绝阵”内秦天君飞出阵来。燃灯道人看左右，暗思：“并无一个在劫先破此阵之人……”正话说未了，忽然空中一阵风声飘飘，落下一位仙家，乃玉虚宫第五位门人邓华是也；拎一根方天画戟。见众道人，打个稽首，曰：“吾奉师命，特来破“天绝阵。”燃灯点头自思道：“数定在先，怎逃此厄！”尚未回言，只见秦天君大呼曰：“玉虚教下谁来见吾此阵。”邓华向前言曰：“秦完慢来，不必持强，自肆猖獗！”秦完曰：“你是何人，敢出大言？”邓华曰：“业障！你连我也认不得了？吾乃玉虚宫门下邓华是也。”秦完曰：“你敢来会我此阵否？”邓华曰：“既奉敕下山，怎肯空回！”提画戟就刺。秦完催鹿相还，步鹿交加，杀在“天绝阵”前，怎见得： 这一个轻移道步，那一个兜转黄斑。轻移道步，展动描金五色旛；兜转黄斑，金鐧使开龙摆尾。这一个道心退后恶心生；那一个那顾长生真妙诀。这一个蓝脸上杀光直透三千丈，那一个粉脸上恶气冲破五云瑞。一个是雷部天君施威仗勇；一个是日宫神圣气概轩昂。正是： 封神台上标名客，怎免诛身戮体灾。

Now, Lord Qin of the "Heavenly Absolute Formation" flew out from within the formation. Daoist Priest Rendeng looked to his left and right, thinking silently: "There is not a single disciple destined for this calamity who can break through the formation first..." Just as he was speaking, suddenly a gust of wind blew from above, and down came an immortal—this was Deng Hua, the fifth disciple of Yu Xu Palace; he carried a square-tipped halberd. Seeing the group of Daoist priests, he bowed respectfully and said, "I have come here at my master's command to break through the 'Heavenly Absolute Formation.'" Rendeng nodded thoughtfully and reflected, "The numbers were set beforehand; how can this calamity be escaped!" Before he could reply, Lord Qin suddenly shouted, "Who from the Yu Xu teachings dares to face my formation?" Deng Hua stepped forward and said, "Qin Wan, do not come so boldly. Do not act with arrogance or recklessness!" Lord Qin replied, "Who are you to speak such bold words?" Deng Hua said, "Karma-bound fool! You don't even recognize me now?" "I am Deng Hua, a disciple of Yu Xu Palace." Lord Qin said, "Dare you come to face my formation?" Deng Hua replied, "Having received the decree to descend from the mountain, how could I possibly return empty-handed!" He raised his halberd and charged forward. Lord Qin urged his deer forward to counter, and the two clashed on their steeds, fighting fiercely before the "Heavenly Absolute Formation." How was it seen: One lightly shifted in Daoist steps; the other turned sharply with a yellow-spotted deer. Lightly shifting in Daoist steps, he raised a gilded five-colored banner; The other turned his yellow-spotted deer and swung the golden pestle like a dragon's tail in motion. One, with Daoist resolve faltering, gave way to malice; the other paid no heed to the true and wondrous secrets of eternal life. One, with a blue face, radiated killing intent piercing three thousand zhang; the other, with a pale face, exuded malevolent energy shattering five clouds of auspiciousness. One was a heavenly lord of thunder displaying might and courage; the other was a divine saint of the Solar Palace, exuding lofty bearing. Indeed: Those marked on the Canon of Deified Immortals, how can they escape calamity of body and soul?

话说秦天君与邓华战未及三五回合，空丢一，往阵内就走。邓华随后赶来；见秦完走进阵门去了，邓华也赶入阵内。秦天君见邓华赶急，上了板台，──台上有几案，案上有三首旛。秦天君将旛执在手，左右连转数转，将旛往下一掷，雷声交作，只见邓华昏昏惨惨，不知南北西东，倒在地下。秦完下板台，将邓华取了首级，拎出阵来，大呼曰：“昆仑教下，谁敢再观吾“天绝阵”也！”燃灯看见邓华首级，不觉咨嗟：“可怜数年道行，今日结果！又见秦完复来叫阵，乃命文殊广法天尊先破此阵，燃灯分付务要小心！”文殊曰：“知道。领法牒。”作歌出曰： “欲试锋芒敢惮劳，凌霄宝匣玉龙号。手中紫气三千丈，顶上凌云百尺高。 金阙晓临谈道德，玉京时去种蟠桃。奉师法旨离仙府，也到红尘走一遭。”

Now, as Lord Qin fought Deng Hua for no more than three or four rounds, he suddenly turned and fled into the formation. Deng Hua hurried after him; seeing Lord Qin enter the formation gate, Deng Hua also rushed into the array. Lord Qin saw Deng Hua rushing in quickly and climbed onto a wooden platform—on the platform was an altar, on which stood three banners with multiple heads. Lord Qin took the banners in his hands, turned them several times to the left and right, then cast them downward. Thunder cracked as Deng Hua suddenly became dazed and confused, unable to discern directions, collapsing onto the ground. Lord Qin descended from the platform, severed Deng Hua's head, carried it out of the formation, and shouted loudly: "Who among the disciples of Kunlun dares to challenge my 'Heavenly Absolute Formation' now!" Ran Deng, seeing Deng Hua's severed head, could not help but sigh: "Alas! Many years of cultivation, yet it all ends today!" Seeing that Lord Qin had returned to challenge the formation once more, he ordered Bodhisattva Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun to go first and break this array, and instructed him with utmost care: "You must be especially cautious!" Bodhisattva Manjusri said, "I understand." He accepted the decree of dharma. Composing a song, he said: "I wish to test my sharpness and am not afraid of toil; the Jade Dragon roars from the Lingxiao treasure chest. Purple qi three thousand zhang long in hand, a hundred chi high clouds pierce the sky above my head." At dawn before the golden palace I speak of morality and virtue; at times I go to Yu Jing to plant peaches of longevity. Following my master's decree, I leave the immortal mansion; I too must descend into the mortal world for a while."

文殊广法天尊问曰：“秦完，你截教无拘无束，原自快乐；为何摆此“天绝阵”陷害生灵。我今既来破阵，必开杀戒。非是我等灭却慈悲，无非了此前因。你等勿自后悔！”秦完大笑曰：“你等是闲乐神仙，怎的也来受此苦恼。你也不知吾所阵中无尽无穷之妙。非我逼你，是你等自取大厄！”文殊广法天尊笑曰：“也不知是谁取绝命之愆！”秦完大怒，执鐧就打。天尊道：“善哉！”将剑挡架招隔。未及数合，秦完败走进阵。天尊赶到“天绝阵”门首，见里风飒飒寒雾，萧萧悲风，也自迟疑不敢擅入。只听得后面金钟响处，只得要进阵去。天尊把手往下一指，平地有两朵白莲而出。天尊足踏二莲，飘飘而进。秦天君大叫曰：“文殊广法天尊！纵你开口有金莲，垂手有白光，也出不得吾“天绝阵”也。”天尊笑曰：“此何难哉！”把口一张，有斗大一个金莲喷出；左手五指里有五道白光垂地倒往上卷；白光顶上有一朵莲花；花上有五盏金灯引路。且说秦完将三首旛，如前施展，只见文殊广法天尊顶上有庆云升起，五色毫光内有缨络垂珠挂将下来，手托七宝金莲，现了化身。怎见得： 悟得灵台体自殊，自由自在法难拘。莲花久已朝元海，缨络垂丝顶上珠。

Bodhisattva Manjuśrī Guangfa Tianzun asked, "Lord Qin, your sect of the Way of Severance is free and unrestrained, originally full of joy; why have you set this 'Heavenly Absolute Array' to harm living beings?" Since I am here now to break the array, I shall surely break my vow of non-violence. It is not that we abandon compassion; it is merely to resolve past karmic causes. You must not regret this later!" Lord Qin laughed and said, "You are idle and carefree immortals; how come you too have come to suffer such vexation. You do not know the boundless wonders within my array. It is not I who forces you; it is your own karmic retribution!" Bodhisattva Manjurī Guangfa Tianzun smiled and said, "Nor do you know who has incurred the sin of a death sentence!" Lord Qin became furious and brandished his weapon to strike. The Tianzun said, "How auspicious!" He raised his sword to block and parry. Before several rounds had passed, Lord Qin turned and fled back into the array. The Tianzun hurried to the entrance of the "Heavenly Absolute Array," where he saw cold mists swirling and mournful winds howling. He hesitated himself, daring not to enter without authorization. Just then, hearing the sound of a golden bell from behind, he had no choice but to proceed into the array. The Tianzun pointed his hand downward, and two white lotuses suddenly sprouted from the ground. The Tianzun stepped onto the two lotuses and floated forward gracefully. Lord Qin shouted, "Bodhisattva Manjugusri Guangfa Tianzun! Even if you speak and golden lotuses bloom, or with a wave of your hand white light shines, you cannot escape my 'Heavenly Absolute Array.'" The Tianzun smiled and said: "What is this to me? How difficult can it be!" He opened his mouth, and a golden lotus as big as a gourd was expelled; from the five fingers of his left hand, five beams of white light descended to the ground and then curled upward. Above each beam of white light was a lotus flower; on top of each lotus stood five golden lanterns lighting the way. Meanwhile, Lord Qin wielded the three-headed banner as before. Suddenly, Bodhisattva Manjuśri Guangfa Tianzun saw a celebratory cloud rising above his head; from within five-colored rays of light, tassels and pearl chains hung down, while he held aloft a seven-treasure golden lotus, manifesting an emanation body. How was this seen: Understanding the spiritual platform, one's nature becomes unique; free and unbound, dharma cannot restrain. The lotus has long faced the Primordial Sea; tassels hang like threads of pearls above the head.

话说秦天君把旛摇了数十摇，也摇不动广法天尊。天尊在光里言曰：“秦完！贫道今日放不得你，要完吾杀戒！”把遁龙桩望空中一撒，将秦天君遁住了。此桩按三才，上下有三圈，将秦完缚得逼直。广法天尊对昆仑打个稽首曰：“弟子今日开此杀戒！”将宝剑一劈，取了秦完首级，拎将出“天绝阵”来。闻太师在墨麒麟上，一见秦完被斩，大叫一声：“气杀老夫！”催动坐骑，大叫：“文殊休走！吾来也！”天尊不理，麒麟来得甚急，似一阵黑烟滚来。怎见得，后人有诗赞曰： 怒气凌空怎按摩，一心只要动干戈。休言此阵无赢日，纵有奇谋俱自讹。

Now, Lord Qin shook the banner dozens of times, but could not move Guangfa Tianzun at all. Within the light, the Tianzun spoke: "Lord Qin! I cannot let you go today; I must fulfill my vow to kill!" He cast the Dragon-Evading Stake into the air, trapping Lord Qin. This stake followed the Three Talents; with three rings above and below, it bound Lord Qin tightly in a straight line. Guangfa Tianzun bowed respectfully toward Kunlun and said, "Disciple today breaks this vow of non-violence!" He slashed with his treasure sword, severed Lord Qin's head, and carried it out from the "Heavenly Absolute Array." Lord Wenshi, seated on his black qilin, saw Lord Qin beheaded and shouted in rage: "This anger will kill me!" He spurred his mount forward and cried out, "Manjuśrī, do not run! I am coming!" The Tianzun paid no heed. The qilin came swiftly, like a black cloud rolling in. How was this seen? Later generations praised it with a poem: Anger pierces the sky, how can one soothe it? One's heart desires only to raise arms for war. Do not say this array has no day of victory; even with ingenious strategies, all are but falsehoods.

且说燃灯后面黄龙真人乘鹤飞来，阻住闻太师，曰：“秦完“天绝阵”坏吾邓华师弟，想秦完身亡，足以相敌。今十阵方才破一，还有九阵未见雌雄；原是斗法，不必持强，你且暂退！”

Meanwhile, after Ran Deng, the Yellow Dragon Zhenren rode a crane flying over to block Lord Wenshi and said: "Lord Qin's 'Heavenly Absolute Array' destroyed my junior brother Deng Hua. Now that Lord Qin has perished, it is sufficient retribution. Now only one of the ten arrays has been broken; nine remain undecided in outcome; this is a contest of dharma, not strength. You should withdraw for now!"

只听得地烈阵一声钟响，赵江在梅花鹿上，作歌而出： “妙妙妙中妙，玄玄玄更玄。动言俱演道，默语是神仙。 在掌如珠异，当空似月圆。功成归物外，直入大罗天。”

Just then, a bell rang from the "Earthly Flame Array," and Zhao Jiang, riding on his plum blossom deer, emerged singing: "Wondrous within wondrous, mysterious beyond mystery. Speech in motion reveals the Dao; silence is the way of immortals." In hand, they shine like pearls; in sky, they appear as full moons. When merit is complete, return beyond the material world; ascend directly to Da Luo Heaven."

赵天君大呼曰：“广法天尊既破了“天绝阵”，谁敢会我“地烈阵”么？”冲杀而来。燃灯道人命韩毒龙：“破‘地烈阵’走一遭。韩毒龙跃身而出，大呼曰：“不可乱行！吾来也！”赵天君问曰：“你是何人，敢来见我？”韩毒龙曰：“道行天尊门下，奉燃灯师父法旨，特来破你‘地烈阵’。”赵江笑曰：“你不过毫末道行，怎敢来破吾阵，空丧性命！”提手中剑飞来直取。韩毒龙手中剑赴面交还，剑来剑架，犹如紫电飞空，一似寒冰出谷。战有五六回合，赵江挥一剑，望阵内败走。韩毒龙随后赶来，赶至阵中。赵天君上了板台，将五方旛摇动，四下里怪云卷起，一声雷鸣，上有火罩，下上交攻，雷火齐发。可怜韩毒龙，不一时身体成为虀粉。──一道灵魂往封神台来，有清福神祇引进去了。且说赵天君复上梅花鹿，出阵大呼：“阐教道友，别著个有道行的来见此阵，毋得使根行浅薄之人至此枉送性命！谁敢再来会吾此阵？”燃灯道人曰：“惧留孙去走一番。”惧留孙领命，作歌而来： “交光日月炼金英，二粒灵珠透室明。摆动乾坤知道力，逃移生死见功成。 逍遥四海留踪迹，归在玄都立姓名。直上五云云路稳，紫鸾朱鹤自来迎。”

Lord Zhao shouted, "Since Guangfa Tianzun has broken the 'Heavenly Absolute Array,' who dares to challenge my 'Earthly Flame Array'?" He charged forward fiercely. Master Ran Deng ordered Han Dulong: "Go and break the 'Earthly Flame Array.'" Han Dulong leaped forward and shouted, "Do not act recklessly! I am coming!" Lord Zhao asked, "Who are you? How dare you appear before me?" Han Dulong said, "I am a disciple of Daoxing Tianzun. Following the decree of my master Ran Deng, I have come especially to break your 'Earthly Flame Array.'" Zhao Jiang laughed and said, "You are but a trivial cultivator; how dare you come to break my array? You will only lose your life in vain!" He raised the sword in his hand and flew straight toward Han Dulong, striking with intent. Han Dulong met the strike with his own sword; their blades clashed like purple lightning streaking across the sky, as if icy winds burst from a valley. After five or six rounds of combat, Zhao Jiang struck with his sword and retreated into the array in defeat. Han Dulong hurried after him and rushed into the formation. Lord Zhao ascended the wooden platform, waved the five-direction banners, and strange clouds gathered around. A thunderclap sounded; above came a fiery canopy, while below surged attacks of fire and lightning, both striking together in unison. Alas for Han Dulong—within moments his body was reduced to pulp and powder. ——His soul, however, journeyed toward the Canon of Deified Immortals; a deity of pure fortune led it inside. Meanwhile, Lord Zhao once again mounted his plum blossom deer and exited the array, shouting: "Daoist friends of the School of Enlightenment, send someone truly cultivated to face this formation. Do not allow those with shallow roots and meager cultivation to come here only to lose their lives in vain! Who dares challenge my array again?" Master Ran Deng said, "Juliu Sun, go and try it out." Julu Sun accepted the order and came singing: "Interwoven light of sun and moon refines golden essence; two luminous pearls pierce through the chamber, bringing clarity. Moving heaven and earth reveals true power; transcending life and death marks perfected cultivation." Wandering freely across the four seas, I leave my traces behind; returning to Xuandu, I establish my name and reputation. Straight up through five clouds, the path is steady; purple 鸾 and crimson cranes come to greet me naturally."

惧留孙跃步而出，见赵天君纵鹿而来。怎生妆束，但见： 碧玉冠，一点红；翡翠袍，花一丛。丝绦结就乾坤样，足下常登两朵云。太阿剑，现七星，诛龙虎，斩妖精。九龙岛内真灵士，要与成汤立大功。

Julu Sun leaped forward, seeing Lord Zhao riding his deer approaching. How was he dressed? One could see: A green jade crown with a single red dot; a jadegreen robe, adorned with clusters of flowers. Silken sashes tied in the pattern of heaven and earth; beneath his feet he often stood on two clouds. The Tai'e sword displayed seven stars, capable of slaying dragons and tigers, cutting down demons and spirits. A true immortal from Jiulong Island, he wished to establish great merit for the state of Cheng Shang.

惧留孙曰：“赵江，你乃截教之仙，与吾辈大不相同，立心险恶，如何摆此恶阵，逆天行事！休言你胸中道术，只怕你封神台上难逃目下之灾！”赵天君大怒，提剑飞来直取。惧留孙执剑赴面交还。未及数合，依前走入阵内。惧留孙随后赶至阵前，不敢轻进；只听得后有钟声催响，只得入阵。赵天君已上板台，将五方旛如前运用。惧留孙见势不好，先把天门开了，现出庆云，保护其身，然后取困仙绳，命黄巾力士将赵江拿在芦篷，听候指挥。但见： 金光出手万仙惊，一道仙风透体生。“地烈阵”中施妙法，平空拎去上芦蓬。

Julu Sun said, "Zhao Jiang, you are an immortal of the Way of Severance. You differ greatly from us; your heart is treacherous and evil. How could you set such a cruel array to defy heaven's will! Do not boast of your Daoist arts in your heart; I fear you cannot escape the calamity awaiting you on the Canon of Deified Immortal!" Lord Zhao became furious, brandished his sword, and flew straight toward him to strike. Julu Sun took up his sword and met the attack head-on. Before several rounds had passed, Zhao Jiang once again retreated into the array as before. Julu Sun hurried after and arrived at the front of the array but dared not advance carelessly; He only heard the sound of a bell ringing from behind, urging him forward, so he had no choice but to enter the array. Lord Zhao had already ascended the platform and was using the five-direction banners as before. Seeing the situation was dire, Julu Sun first opened the heavenly gate, summoned a cloud of celebration to protect himself, and then retrieved the Immortal-Binding Rope. He ordered the Yellow Turban Laborers to seize Zhao Jiang within the reed pavilion and await further instructions. One could see: Golden light issuing from his hand startled ten thousand immortals; a single breath of immortal wind pierced through the body. "Earthly Flame Array," employing wondrous methods, lifted him from midair to the reed pavilion above.

话说惧留孙将困仙绳命黄巾力士拎往芦篷下一摔，将赵江跌的三昧火七窍中喷出，遂破了“地烈阵”。惧留孙徐徐而回。闻太师又见破了“地烈阵”，赵江被擒，在墨麒麟背上，声若巨雷，大叫曰：“惧留孙莫走！吾来也！”时有玉鼎真人曰：“闻兄不必这等，我辈奉玉虚宫符命下世，身惹红尘，来破十阵；才破两阵，尚有八阵未见明白。况原言过斗法，何劳声色，非道中之高明也。”把闻太师说得默默无言。燃灯道人命：“暂且回去。”闻太师亦进老营，请八阵主帅，议曰：“今方破二阵，反伤二位道友，使我闻仲心下实是不忍！”董天君曰：“事有定数。既到其间，亦不容收拾。如今把吾‘风吼阵’定成大功。”与闻太师共议。不题。

It is said that Julu Sun ordered the Yellow Turban Laborers with the Immortal-Binding Rope to lift Zhao Jiang and throw him down beneath the reed pavilion. The impact caused Sanwei Fire to spew from all seven orifices of Zhao Jiang, thus breaking the "Earthly Flame Array." Julu Sun slowly returned. Lord Wenshi, upon seeing the "Earthly Flame Array" broken and Zhao Jiang captured, shouted from atop his black Qilin as if a thunderclap: "Julu Sun, do not run away!" I am coming for you!" At this time, Master Yudin said: "Brother Wen, you need not act so rashly. We have received a decree from Yu Xu Gong to descend into the mortal realm, became entangled in worldly affairs, and came to break these ten arrays; we have only just broken two of them, with eight more remaining unresolved. Moreover, if we had truly spoken of dueling Daoist methods, there would be no need for such loud words and expressions; that is not the conduct of a true master in the Way." These words left Lord Wenshi speechless. Daoist Master Randeng ordered, "Let us return for now." Lord Wenshi also returned to the old camp and summoned the eight array commanders, saying: "We have only just broken two arrays, yet we have already injured two Daoist friends. This truly pains my heart as Wen Zhong!" Lord Dong said, "All things are determined by fate." Once events have reached this point, there is no way to contain or control them. Now let us make my 'Roaring Wind Array' achieve great merit." They discussed it together with Lord Wenshi. No further details are mentioned.

且说燃灯道人回至篷上，惧留孙将赵江提在篷下，来启燃灯。燃灯曰：“将赵江吊在芦篷上。”众仙启燃灯道人：“‘风吼阵’明日可破么？”燃灯道：“破不得。这‘风吼阵’非世间风也。此风乃地、水、火之风。若一运动之时，风内有万刀齐至，何以抵当？须得先借得定风珠，治住了风，然后此阵方能破得。”众位道友曰：“那里去借定风珠？”内有灵宝大法师曰：“吾有一道友，在九鼎铁叉山八宝云光洞，度厄真人有定风珠，弟子修书，可以借得。子牙差文官一员，武将一员，速去借珠；‘风吼阵’自然可破。”子牙忙差散宜生、晁田──文武二名，星夜往九鼎铁叉山八宝云光洞来取定风珠。二人离了西岐，迳往大道。非止一日，渡了黄河。又过数日，到了九鼎铁叉山。怎见得： 嵯峨矗矗，峻险巍巍。嵯峨矗矗冲霄汉；峻险巍巍碍碧空。怪石乱堆如坐虎，苍松斜挂似飞龙。岭上鸟啼娇韵美，崖前梅放异香浓。涧水潺潺流出冷，巅云黯淡过来凶。又见飘飘雾，凛凛风，咆哮饿虎吼山中。寒鸦拣树无栖处，野鹿寻窝没定踪。可叹行人难进步，皱眉愁脸抱头蒙。

Meanwhile, Daoist Master Randeng returned to the pavilion, and Julu Sun brought Zhao Jiang down beneath the pavilion to report to him. Randeng said, "Hang Zhao Jiang from the reed pavilion." The immortals asked Daoist Master Randeng: "Can the 'Roaring Wind Array' be broken tomorrow?" Randeng replied, "It cannot be broken." "This 'Roaring Wind Array' is not an ordinary wind of the mortal world. This wind arises from earth, water, and fire. When it is activated, ten thousand blades will come forth within the wind—how can one withstand them?" One must first obtain the Wind-Stilling Pearl to subdue the wind, and only then can this array be broken." The Daoist friends asked, "Where should we go to borrow the Wind-Stilling Pearl?" Among them, the Great Master Lingbao said: "I have a Daoist friend residing in Badao Yunguang Cave on Jiuding Tiecha Mountain. The True Immortal Du'e possesses the Wind-Stilling Pearl; I can write a letter and my disciple may borrow it." Zi Ya dispatched one civil official and one military general to quickly go and borrow the pearl; "Then the 'Roaring Wind Array' will naturally be broken." Zi Ya promptly dispatched Sanyisheng and Chaotian—the two civil and military officers—to travel by starlight to Badao Yunguang Dong on Jiuding Tiecha Shan to retrieve the Wind-Stilling Pearl. The two men left Xi Qi and proceeded directly along the main road. After more than one day, they crossed the Yellow River. Several days later, they arrived at Jiuding Tiecha Mountain. How was it described: Lofty and towering, steep and majestic. Its jagged peaks pierced the heavens; its perilous heights obstructed the azure sky. Strange rocks were piled haphazardly like crouching tigers, and ancient pines hung at odd angles like flying dragons. Birds sang sweet melodies on the mountain ridges; plum blossoms exuded a fragrant aroma by the cliffs. The stream water trickled coldly outward, and dark clouds on the mountain peaks foretold an ominous presence. They also saw drifting mists, chilling winds, and roaring hungry tigers bellowing in the mountains. Cold crows found no trees to perch upon; wild deer searched for dens but left no trace of their path. Alas, travelers struggled to advance further, frowning with worry and covering their heads in despair.

话说宜生、晁田二骑上山，至洞门下马，只见有一童子出洞。宜生曰：“师兄，请烦通报老师：西周差官散宜生求见。”童子进里面去；少时童子道：“请。”宜生进洞，见一道人坐于蒲团之上。宜生行礼，将书呈上。道人看书毕，对宜生曰：“先生此来，为借定风珠。此时群仙聚集，会破十绝阵，皆是定数；我也不得不允。况有灵宝师兄华札，只是一路去须要小心，不可失误！”随将一颗定风珠付与宜生。宜生谢了道人，慌忙下山，同晁田上马，扬鞭急走，不顾巅危跋涉。沿黄河走了两日，却无渡船。宜生对晁田曰：“前日来，到处有渡船；如今却无渡船者何也？”只见前面有一人来，晁田问曰：“过路的汉子，此处如何竟无渡口？”行人答曰：“官人不知：近日新来两个恶人，力大无穷，把黄河渡口俱被他赶个罄尽。离此五里，留个渡口，都要从他那里过，尽他掯勒渡河钱。人不敢拗他，要多少就是多少。”宜生听说，“有如此事，数日就有变更！”速马前行，果见两个大汉子，也不撑船，只用木筏，将两条绳子，左边上筏，右边拽过去；右边上筏，左边拽过来。宜生心下也甚是惊骇：“果然力大；且是爽利。”心忙意急，等晁田来同渡。只见晁田马至面前，他认得是方弼、方相兄弟二人，在此盘河。晁田曰：“方将军！”方弼看时，认得是晁田，方弼曰：“晁兄，你往那里去来？”晁田曰：“烦你渡吾过河。”方弼随将筏牌同宜生、晁田渡过黄河上岸。方弼、方相相见，叙其旧日之好。方弼问曰：“晁兄往那里去来？”晁田将取定风珠之事说了一遍。方弼又问：“此位是何人？”晁田曰：“此是西岐上大夫散宜生。”方弼曰：“你乃纣臣，为甚事同他走？”晁田曰：“纣王失政，吾已归顺武王。如今闻太师征伐西岐，摆下十绝阵。今要破‘风吼阵’，借此定风珠来。今日有幸得遇你昆玉。”方弼自思：“昔日反了朝歌，得罪纣王，一向流落；今日得定风珠抢去，将功赎罪，却不是好，我兄弟还可复职。”因问曰：“散大夫怎么样的就叫做定风珠？借吾一看，以长见识。”宜生见方弼渡他过河，况是晁田认得，忙忙取出来递与方弼。方弼打开看过了，把包儿往腰里面一塞，“此珠当作过河船资。”遂不答话，迳往正南大路去了。晁田不敢阻拦。──方弼、方相身高三丈有馀，力大无穷，怎敢惹他！把宜生吓得魂飞魄散，大哭曰：“此来跋涉数千里程途，今一旦被他抢去，怎生是好！将何面见姜丞相诸人！”抽身往黄河中要跳。晁田把宜生抱住，曰：“大夫不要性急。吾等死不足惜，但姜丞相命我二人取此珠破‘风吼阵’，急如风火；不幸被他劫去。吾等死于黄河，姜丞相不知信音，有误国家大事，是不忠也；中途被劫，是不智也。我和你慨然见姜丞相，报知所以，令他别作良图。宁死刀下，庶几减少此不忠、不智之罪。你我如今不明不白死了，两下耽误，其罪更甚。”宜生叹曰：“谁知此处遭殃！”二人上马往前，加鞭急走。行不过十五里，只见前面两杆旗旛，飞出山口；后听粮车之声。宜生马至跟前，看见是武成王黄飞虎催粮过此。宜生下马。武成王下骑，曰：“大夫往那里来？”宜生哭拜在地。黄飞虎答礼，问晁田曰：“散大夫有甚事，这等悲泣？”宜生把取定风珠渡黄河遇方弼抢去的事说了一遍。黄飞虎曰：“几时劫去？”宜生曰：“去而不远。”飞虎曰：“不妨。吾与大夫取来。你们在此略等片时。”飞虎上了神牛，──此骑两头见日，走八百里。──撒开辔头，赶不多时，已自赶上。只见弟兄二人在前面愰愰荡荡而行。黄千岁大叫曰：“方弼、方相慢行！”方弼回头，见是武成王黄飞虎，多年不见，忙在道旁跪下，问武成王曰：“千岁那里去？”飞虎大喝曰：“你为何把散宜生定风珠都抢了来？”方弼曰：“他与我作过渡钱，谁抢他的的？”飞虎曰：“快拿来与我！”方相双手献与黄飞虎。飞虎曰：“你二人一向在那里？”方弼曰：“自别大王，我兄弟盘河过日子，苦不堪言。”飞虎曰：“我弃了成汤，今归周国。武王真乃圣主，仁德如尧、舜，三分天下，已有二分。今闻太师在西岐征伐，屡战不能取胜。你既无所归，不若同我归顺武王御前，亦不失封侯之位。不然，辜负你兄弟本领。”方弼曰：“大王若肯提拔，乃愚兄弟再生之恩矣，有何不可。”飞虎曰：“既如此，随吾来。”二人随著武忙王，飞骑而来，霎时即至。宜生、晁田见方家兄弟跟著而来，吓的魂不附体。武成王下骑，将定风珠付与宜生：“你二位先行，吾带方弼、方相后来。”且说宜生、晁田星夜赶至西岐篷下，来见子牙。子牙问：“取定风珠的事如何？”宜生把渡黄河被劫之事说了一遍。子牙大喝：“宜生！倘然是此珠，若是国玺，也被中途抢去了！且带罪暂退！”子牙将定风珠上篷，献与燃灯道人。众仙曰：“既有此珠，明日可破‘风吼阵’。”不知胜负如何？且看下回分解。

It is said that Sanyisheng and Chaotian rode up the mountain, dismounted at the cave entrance, and saw a young attendant emerge from the cave. Sanyisheng said: "Elder Brother, please be so kind as to inform our master: Officials from the Western Zhou have sent me, Sanyisheng, to request an audience." The young attendant went inside; After a short while, the young attendant said: "Please come in." Sanyisheng entered the cave and saw an immortal seated on a mat. Sanyisheng bowed and presented the letter. After reading the letter, the immortal said to Sanyisheng: "You have come here, Master, to borrow the Wind-Stilling Pearl. At this time, many immortals are gathered to break the Ten Absolute Arrays; all of this is determined by fate; I cannot but agree. Moreover, with a letter from my elder brother Lingbao, you must proceed carefully on your journey and not make any mistakes!" He then handed Sanyisheng a Wind-Stilling Pearl. Sanyisheng thanked the immortal, hurriedly descended the mountain, mounted his horse with Chaotian, cracked the whip and rode off urgently, regardless of the perilous terrain. They traveled along the Yellow River for two days but found no ferry boats. Sanyisheng said to Chaotian: "When we came a few days ago, there were ferry boats everywhere; why are there none now?" Just then, a man approached from ahead. Chaotian asked him: "Passerby, how come there is no ferry here?" The passerby replied: "Sir, you do not know—recently two wicked men have arrived here. They are of boundless strength and have driven away all the ferry boats at this crossing." Five li from here, there is another ferry. Everyone must cross through that place, and they demand money for the river crossing. People dare not refuse them; whatever amount they ask for, you have to pay." Sanyisheng heard this and said: "Such a thing? The situation has changed so drastically in just a few days!" They rode forward quickly and indeed saw two big men. They did not row boats but used wooden rafts, tying two ropes—one on the left to board the raft and one on the right to pull it across; one on the right to board and one on the left to pull it back. Sanyisheng was greatly startled in his heart: "Indeed, they are of great strength; and very efficient." His heart was anxious, and he waited for Chaotian to come along with him. Just then, Chaotian's horse arrived before them. He recognized the two men as Fang Bi and Fang Xiang, brothers who were in charge of this ferry crossing. Chaotian said: "General Fang!" Fang Bi looked up and recognized Chaotian. He said, "Brother Chao, where are you going?" Chaotian replied: "I trouble you to ferry me across the river." Fang Bi then guided them with the raft, and together Sanyisheng and Chaotain crossed the Yellow River to the shore. Fang Bi and Fang Xiang met and reminisced about their old friendship. Fang Bi asked: "Brother Chao, to where are you going?" Chaotian explained the entire matter of retrieving the Wind-Stilling Pearl. Fang Bi then asked, "Who is this gentleman?" Chaotian said: "This is Sanyisheng, a high-ranking official from Xi Qi." Fang Bi said: "You are a minister of Zhou. Why are you traveling with him?" Chaotian replied, "King Zhou has lost his mandate; I have already pledged allegiance to King Wu." Now Lord Wenshi is waging war against Xi Qi and has set up the Ten Absolute Arrays. We now wish to break the 'Roaring Wind Array,' hence borrowing this Wind-Stilling Pearl." Today, we are fortunate to meet you and your esteemed brother. Fang Bi reflected: "In the past, I rebelled against Chaoguo and offended King Zhou; since then, I have been in exile. If today we could seize the Wind-Stilling Pearl and use it to redeem our past sins, wouldn't that be good? My brother and I might even regain our positions." He then asked: "Master Sanyi, what exactly is this Wind-Stilling Pearl?" Let me take a look; it would broaden my knowledge." Yisheng, seeing that Fang Bi had helped him cross the river and knowing that Chaotian recognized him, hurriedly took it out and handed it to Fang Bi. Fang Bi opened the package and examined it, then tucked the bundle into his waistband. "This pearl shall serve as payment for crossing the river," he said. Without saying another word, he went directly down the main road to the southeast. Chaotian dared not stop him. Fang Bi and Fang Xiang were over three zhang tall, possessed boundless strength—how could one dare provoke them! Yisheng was so frightened that his soul seemed to scatter, and he wept bitterly: "I have traveled thousands of miles with great hardship; now in an instant it has been taken from me by them. What can I do!" How shall I face Chancellor Jiang and the others!" He turned around and was about to jump into the Yellow River. Chaotian caught hold of Yisheng and said, "Master, do not act in haste. We are willing to die for it and have no regrets, but Chancellor Jiang entrusted us with the mission of obtaining this pearl to break the 'Roaring Winds Array,' a task as urgent as fire and wind; unfortunately, it has been stolen from us. If we were to die in the Yellow River and Chancellor Jiang never learned of our fate, it would mislead important national affairs—this would be disloyalty; To have been robbed en route is a failure of wisdom. I will go with you and report the situation to Chancellor Jiang, so that he may devise another plan. Better to die by the sword than to bear this guilt of disloyalty and lack of wisdom." "If we now die without a clear explanation, both sides will be affected, and the consequences would be even worse." Yisheng sighed: "Who could have known that misfortune would strike here!" The two of them mounted their horses and rode forward, urging the steeds with added force. They had not traveled more than fifteen li when they saw two banners ahead flying out from a mountain pass; Behind them, the sound of grain carts could be heard. When Yisheng's horse reached close by, he saw that it was General Huang Feihu, the Duke of Wucheng, passing through with provisions. Yisheng dismounted from his horse. Duke Wucheng also dismounted and asked, "Master, where are you going?" Yisheng wept and fell to the ground in a bow. Huang Feihu returned the courtesy, then asked Chaotian: "Master Sanyi, is there something wrong that has caused you to weep so bitterly?" Yisheng recounted the entire incident of obtaining the Wind-Stilling Pearl, crossing the Yellow River, and encountering Fang Bi who had taken it away. Huang Feihu asked: "When was it stolen?" Yisheng replied, "Not long ago and not far away." Feihu said: "Do not worry. I will go with you to retrieve it." "Wait here for a short while." Feihu mounted his divine ox—this beast could travel eight hundred li in one day and was visible from both ends. He loosened the reins, and before long, he had already caught up. He saw the two brothers walking ahead with a swaying gait. Duke Huang shouted loudly: "Fang Bi, Fang Xiang, slow down!" Fang Bi turned around and saw it was Duke Wucheng Huang Feihu. They had not seen each other for many years, so he hurriedly knelt by the roadside and asked Duke Huang: "Where are you going, Your Majesty?" Feihu shouted angrily: "Why did you seize Master Sanyisheng's Wind-Stilling Pearl?" Fang Bi replied, "He gave it to me as payment for ferrying him across. Who is robbing whom?" Feihu said: "Quickly give it to me!" Fang Xiang handed the pearl over with both hands to Huang Feihu. Feihu asked: "Where have you two been all this time?" Fang Bi replied, "Since parting from Your Majesty, my brother and I have lived by the river in hardship, suffering beyond words." Feihu said: "I abandoned King Chengtang and now serve the Zhou Kingdom. King Wu is indeed a sage ruler, whose benevolence and virtue rival that of Yao and Shun. Though the world is divided into three parts, two are already under his rule." Now I have heard that Lord Wenshi has been waging war in Xi Qi and has failed to achieve victory despite repeated battles. Since you have nowhere else to go, why not come with me and pledge allegiance to King Wu? You will still be granted a noble title. Otherwise, it would be a waste of your brothers' talents." Fang Bi said: "If Your Majesty is willing to promote us, it would be the greatest kindness to my foolish brothers. What could possibly prevent that?" Feihu said: "Since that is so, come with me." The two brothers followed Duke Wumang Wang and rode swiftly back; in an instant they had arrived. Yisheng and Chaotian saw the Fang brothers following behind, and were so frightened that their souls seemed to leave their bodies. Duke Wucheng dismounted and handed the Wind-Stilling Pearl back to Yisheng: "You two go ahead first; I will bring Fang Bi and Fang Xiang later." Meanwhile, Yisheng and Chaotian hurriedly arrived at the tent in Xi Qi under cover of night to see Ziya. Ziya asked: "How did you fare with obtaining the Wind-Stilling Pearl?" Yisheng recounted in detail how it had been stolen while crossing the Yellow River. Ziya shouted angrily: "Yisheng! If this pearl is truly as important, then even if it were the national seal, it would have been stolen en route!" "Go away for now and bear your guilt!" łoż Ziya took the Wind-Stilling Pearl into his tent and presented it to Master Randeng. The assembled immortals said: "With this pearl, we can break the 'Roaring Wind Formation' tomorrow." Whether they would win or lose remained to be seen. We shall see in the next chapter.