Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

Three days later
The cultivators from the three major sects and the elders from the four dragon people gathered together, flew out of the great formation, and headed towards the True Dragon Cave formation, their imposing and majestic presence filling the air.

Just yesterday, the Chonghua Sect cultivators arrived at the Wanyan Mountains and met up with Chen Yuan and the others.

Since we are going to break the formation, we should gather the power of all human cultivators to increase our chances of success.

Han Xuan had already decided to explore the True Dragon Cave. Before the meeting, he sent a message to the Chonghua Sect cultivators, truthfully inviting them to come and join forces to break the formation.

Yesterday, the Chonghua Sect cultivators arrived at the invitation of the group, only to find that after entering the Xuanli Realm, they had landed in a deserted place overrun by dragons and beasts, fraught with danger.

They spent more than ten days slaughtering the dragon beasts that blocked their way, killing several dragon beasts at the Cloud Ascension Realm, and finally opened up a passage to leave the wilderness.

The Chonghua Sect cultivators had just encountered a dragon-human tribe when they received a message from Han Xuan and rushed directly to the Wanyan Mountains. They did not engage in combat with the Demon Commander, and no one was killed or injured.

After the Chonghua Sect arrived, the group discussed how to divide the treasures in the True Dragon Cave.

The treasures above the Integration Realm should naturally belong to the six Integration Realm experts, and no one dares to touch them.

The dragon energy supernatural power is ineffective against the Fire Realm Array. The four dragon people can only inject dragon energy into the Fire Realm to weaken the array's power, but its effect is not as good as that of human cultivators.

The four cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Realm were eager to use the thirty-six Dragon Breath Platforms within the True Dragon Cave to break through their bottlenecks and extend their lifespans, and dared not ask for anything more.

Among the human cultivators, the Tai Xuan Sect is the strongest. If there are treasures, they will be the first to choose, and the other parties have no objections.

Among the disciples of the three peaks of the Tai Xuan Sect, the Hua Yu Peak lineage is considered the most outstanding.

Han Xuan and Yuan Shuheng possess extraordinary strength, and Chen Yuan, who was capable of severing the divided souls of the two demon saints, is the mainstay of this formation-breaking operation.

Han Xuan proposed that Chen Yuan should choose the treasure first, and everyone agreed.

Then it was the turn of the disciples from the other two peaks, followed by the Wei family cultivators, and then the Chonghua Sect cultivators.

Only if there are any remaining, will it be the turn of the four dragon people.

The Chonghua faction remained intact and its strength surpassed that of the Wei family, which had suffered some casualties.

However, the Wei family participated in the war against the demon race, and Wei Chang died at the hands of Ao Pan. Their contribution was greater than that of the Chonghua faction, so their status should naturally be higher.

When Han Xuan brought up this matter, the Wei family cultivators were very grateful, and the Chonghua sect cultivators had no objections.

In the Xuanli Realm, the Tai Xuan Sect has now taken control of the situation, and with Han Xuan leading the sect, no one dares to disobey his will.

Unless Chen Yuan objects, he always puts Han Xuan first, and the entire Huayu Peak lineage is of one mind and one heart, leaving no room for outsiders to take advantage.

The fact that the Chonghua Sect was able to participate in breaking the formation and have the opportunity to obtain the treasures in the True Dragon Cave was already a great stroke of luck, and they dared not have any improper thoughts.

More than ten days have passed since the great battle, and the deepest part of the Wanyan Mountains has calmed down again. The crimson-gold fire poison has spread once more, transforming into a crimson-gold sea of ​​clouds that stretches from the sky to the earth.

The group gathered their true essence and dragon energy to protect themselves from the fire poison, and filed into the slowly rotating vortex of flames.

Chen Yuan, Han Xuan, and others were at the head of the group, followed by Wu Xuan, Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Song, and other formation masters, totaling more than a dozen people.

All three peaks of the Tai Xuan Sect have array masters entering the Xuan Li Realm, and the Wei family and Chong Hua Sect also have array masters accompanying them. There are also array cultivators from the four major tribes, all of whom will participate in this array-breaking activity.

The lava sea was boundless, boiling and scalding, and the fiery realm was filled with the pungent smell of sulfur.

The rough, black stone pillars soared into the sky, while a fire dragon coiled around it, still asleep, its body undulating and its whiskers fluttering.

Over the long years, the various tribes of the dragon people have tried countless times, but have never been able to break through the great fire array in front of them.

But it was precisely these attempts that made the various tribes of the Dragonkin extremely familiar with the Fire Realm Array, leaving behind countless strategies for breaking the array.

All these methods failed, and the closest they came was due to Ao Huan's betrayal, which ultimately led to failure.

The cultivators who participated in breaking the formation back then have long since passed away. In the entire Xuanli Realm, only four cultivators at the Transformation Dragon Realm can be found.

But hundreds of thousands of years have passed, and the Fire Realm Array is no longer what it used to be, its power greatly diminished.

The arrival of human cultivators gave the various dragon tribes an opportunity to break through the great formation.

The failure to succeed back then has already proven that the Fire Realm Array is not invincible.

This time, dozens of Nascent Soul cultivators and Dragon Elders have gathered, totaling over a hundred people. In addition, four Dragon Transformation cultivators and Chen Yuan and others have joined forces, so breaking the Fire Realm Formation should not be difficult.

Without Han Xuan's instruction, the group of array masters, who had already discussed their strategy for breaking the array, stepped forward and began to use their respective methods.

Wu Xuan bowed to Chen Yuan with clasped hands, flew forward, his eyes glowing with a faint blue light, and looked down at the sea of ​​lava.

Several other array masters also used their pupil techniques, their eyes gleaming with strange light as they scanned the infernal hell before them.

Some array masters took out compasses, jade turtles, and other items, raising their hands to make calculations, each displaying their unique abilities.

After about half an hour, the group of array masters finally figured out the general situation of the array and began to set it up.

Wu Xuan flicked his sleeve, and dozens of array flags flew out. He then took out an array plate and placed more than a dozen top-grade spirit stones inside.

His hand gestures changed constantly, sending out rays of spiritual light that landed on the array plate.

The battle flags fell into the sea of ​​lava, enveloped in a layer of light, unfazed by the scorching lava, bobbing up and down.

The banners emitted a dazzling light that spread across the sea, connecting into a vast expanse.

Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Song, and other human array cultivators also took out array plates and array flags to set up arrays. Their formations were even more rigorous and orderly than Wu Xuan's, demonstrating a more refined mastery of array techniques.

The dragon-man array masters, however, were quite different. They took out ancient, simple square cauldrons, shaped like dragon breath platforms, and placed them in the lava sea, where they emitted gurgling dragon energy that mingled with each other.

These formations were set up by individuals on their own, yet they were extremely tightly integrated, almost forming a unified whole.

About half an hour later, a large array spanning tens of thousands of feet was finally set up, with colorful array flags shining and several square cauldrons reflecting the light.

The dragon's energy and spiritual energy merged into one, drifting on the sea surface, shrouded in mist.

The group of array masters turned back. Senior Brother Li came to Han Xuan and said, "Junior Brother Han, we have set up the array. Now, as long as we activate it, we can stir up the Fire Realm Array and lure the fire dragon here."

"The four seniors and the elders of each department can also inject dragon energy into the great formation to weaken its power."

Han Xuan nodded slightly and bowed to the group of array masters: "Thank you for your trouble. There is no time to lose. Please activate this array now."

The crowd immediately agreed, forming hand seals and channeling their true dragon energy into the array plate in their palms.

The array flags flashed, and the dragon energy spewed from the square cauldron surged, the misty aura becoming increasingly dense and gradually spreading outwards.

Gradually, the misty aura grew stronger and spread, covering hundreds of miles. Wherever it reached, the molten sea churned and rolled, as if it had been awakened from its slumber.

The misty aura swept over the black stone pillar, but the fire dragon hovering above it only twitched its eyelids slightly and did not wake up immediately.

Suddenly, Senior Brother Li pointed at the array plate in front of him and shouted, "Down!"

The wisps of mist all paused, then fell downwards, merging into the sea of ​​lava, instantly creating towering waves of lava!
Within a radius of a hundred miles, the molten sea roared furiously, its waves surging. Within this area stood five black stone pillars, upon which the slumbering fire dragons were awakened, their roars shaking the heavens as they charged towards the formation.

Senior Brother Li turned around: "Junior Brother Han, we absolutely cannot let these fire dragons destroy the formation!"

Han Xuan's expression turned serious, and he immediately instructed Yuan Shuheng: "Junior Brother Yuan, these six fire dragons are entrusted to you."

"Yes!"

Yuan Shuheng immediately agreed and led five disciples from the Huayu Peak lineage to stop him.

The fire dragon's methods are limited; it only spews fire and uses its fiery dragon body for close combat.

However, they were formed from the Fire Realm Array, possessing formidable strength comparable to a dragon-human at the peak of the Cloud Ascension Realm.

If the dragon's body is slightly damaged, it will be continuously replenished by pure dragon energy, and it will be restored to its original state in the next moment. It can also draw fire poison energy to attack enemies, making it extremely difficult to deal with.

Fortunately, the fire dragon was not very intelligent, and although the five disciples of Huayu Peak were struggling, they were still able to hold on and would not be defeated for the time being.

Only Yuan Shuheng was able to handle the situation with ease. He summoned a bronze mirror and commanded a purple thunder dragon to attack the enemy. Thunderbolts frequently struck down, injuring the fire dragon, and clusters of flames dissipated.

At the same time, dragon energy and fiery clouds emerged from the lava sea, merging into the fire dragon's body to heal its injuries.

However, these dragon energies and misty energies seem to be incompatible; when passing through them, much of the energy is lost, and the misty energies become thinner.

The fire dragon was tireless and fearless, and Yuan Shuheng had no choice but to patiently engage it and spare some time to support the other five.

Senior Brother Li added, "Now we can inject dragon energy into the formation to weaken its power, and the strength of these fire dragons will also decrease."

Senior Brother Han clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to the four cultivators at the Dragon Transformation Realm: "Thank you for your trouble, seniors."

Without hesitation, the four immediately summoned their respective tribal elders, came into the formation, and used the Dragon Transformation Technique to transform into enormous half-human, half-dragon forms.

Each of them chose a square cauldron, raised their dragon claws, and embraced the cauldron. The dragon energy surged into the cauldron and was assimilated in a short while, emerging from the mouth of the cauldron and merging with the misty atmosphere.

The misty aura expanded rapidly, two hundred miles, three hundred miles, four hundred miles...

Apart from the sea of ​​lava, black stone pillars, and swirling crimson fire poison, there was nothing else in the Fire Realm, and it was completely exposed.

The group possessed profound cultivation and exceptional eyesight, capable of seeing for hundreds of miles, but beyond that, they could no longer see anything.

But as the misty aura expanded, fire dragons kept flying in, roaring as they charged towards the great formation.

These wisps of vapor continuously merged into the molten sea, and wherever they reached, the sea surface quickly solidified.

Although it was melted by the intense heat emanating from the sea in the next moment, the swirling mist continued to pour in, causing the sea of ​​lava to repeatedly solidify and melt, continuously consuming the dragon's energy.

For every fire dragon that charged in, a human cultivator stepped forward to block it.

The true disciples of Huayu Peak took the lead, and all of them except Han Xuan and Chen Yuan joined the battle.

They exploited the fire dragon's low intelligence, luring it to one place where they could support each other, with Yuan Shuheng providing central support.

The disciples of the other two peaks, along with the cultivators from the Wei family and Chonghua Sect, also took action, forming groups to block the incoming fire dragon.

Several hours later, apart from Chen Yuan, Han Xuan, and Jiang Wangchen, all the other Nascent Soul cultivators made their move.

Dozens of fire dragons besieged the formation, and the flowing fire filled the sky, like a continuous fiery cloud.

The dense crimson-gold fire poison solidified into a tangible substance, compressing everyone's divine sense to within a thousand feet, with their vision limited to only a few dozen feet.

However, no one was worried about any accidents. Back then, when the cultivators of the various Imperial Realm joined forces with Ao Huan to break the formation, they almost succeeded. Only the fire dragon blocked their way, and there were no other restrictions.

Although the Fire Realm Array is simple, it has protected the True Dragon Cave for hundreds of thousands of years without ever being broken.

It was only after hundreds of thousands of years that the power of the great formation gradually weakened, giving everyone the opportunity to break it.

Six hours later, all eighty-four fire dragons gathered here, and no new fire dragons flew in.

There were only seventy-odd human cultivators, but they were only struggling against the siege of so many fire dragons, and their defense remained solid.

These fire dragons were born from the Fire Realm, their bodies formed from the condensation of spiritual fire dragon energy. They are a kind of fire spirit, and their strength depends entirely on the Fire Realm Grand Array.

But now the misty aura has spread and enveloped the molten sea.

The dragon energy and mist surging from the sea dissipated from each other before merging back into the fire dragon's body, greatly slowing down the recovery speed of injuries.

The spewed flames were no longer endless, nor as intensely hot as before.

Senior Brother Li looked grave and said to Han Xuan, "Junior Brother Han, the strength of these fire dragons has been weakened to the limit. We must kill all the fire dragons and destroy the stone pillar within three hours."

"Otherwise, the formation will fail, and all our previous efforts will be in vain. We must leave the Fire Realm and wait for the dragon energy within the four fellow Daoists to recover before attempting to break the formation again."

Han Xuan nodded, clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Chen Yuan and Jiang Wangchen, and solemnly said, "I trouble Senior Brother Jiang and Junior Brother Chen to join me in the attack!"

Although these fire dragons were greatly weakened, they could not be killed by ordinary means; only three people had the ability to do so.

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Xuan summoned thirty-six green bamboo flying swords and set up a sword formation.

The Green Bamboo Flying Sword is made of a special material, refined from a spiritual material called "Longevity Bamboo," which possesses the wonder of endless life.

No matter how severe the damage, as long as it is not completely broken, it can be quickly restored by absorbing the spiritual energy from the wood element materials.

Bamboo leaves fell, and flying swords crisscrossed. Although they were restrained by the fire dragon, the sharp sword energy contained within them burst forth, extinguishing the spiritual fire and leaving countless tiny wounds on the fire dragon's body, leaving it riddled with holes and unable to heal in time.

The other cultivators seized the opportunity to unleash their magical powers and treasures, striking the fire dragon and shattering it into flames.

As the dragon energy gathered, these streams of fire attempted to re-condense, but under the repeated attacks of the green bamboo sword energy, they grew weaker and weaker until they were completely extinguished.

Although the fire dragon can heal its injuries through its dragon energy, it is not without limitations.

If its dragon body is too fragmented and its core is lost, it will completely dissipate.

The Fire Realm originally did not have only eighty-four fire dragons, but ninety-nine.

When the cultivators of the various Imperial Realm joined forces with Ao Huan to break the formation, fifteen fire dragons were completely scattered, and the stone pillars where they lived were also destroyed.

Jiang Wangchen unleashed the Mountain Lord's Seal to Suppress the Mountain, and although the earth energy he had consumed had not yet been replenished, it was enough to deal with these fire dragons.

The giant seal descended, containing the power of a thousand peaks, locking the sky and suppressing the earth. Even the fire dragon could not withstand it, and its body exploded.

The surrounding cultivators swarmed forward, using all their skills to completely shatter the fire dragon.

Chen Yuan's black hair turned snow-white, and the image of the Zhu Yan appeared behind him, pounding his chest and roaring angrily.

The Vermilion Flame surged fiercely, sweeping towards the fire dragon! (End of Chapter)