Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 821 Dimensional Space-Time Entrance: Building the First Line of Defense (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Ice Phoenix's gaze swept over the token, her icy blue eyes flickering slightly, clearly acknowledging its significance.

"also!"

"Li hereby makes a solemn oath against his inner demons!"

"As long as you and your subordinates do not launch an attack on our army, I, Li Yunjing, swear by my inner demons that the allied army will not target you in the slightest!"

Li Yunjing's tone turned solemn, "If this oath is broken, the inner demons will retaliate, and the Great Dao will collapse!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible ripple of law spread out from Li Yunjing's body, resonating with the mysterious Heavenly Dao.

The Great Oath of the Inner Demon is established and has a very strong binding force on high-level cultivators.

True Lord Chiyang nodded secretly to himself.

Li Yunjing's move can be said to have laid bare both his sincerity and the risks.

If the Ice Phoenix still doesn't agree, then naturally a battle will have to be fought.

Although True Monarch Chiyang was shocked that Ice Phoenix's cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul stage, he was not afraid.

This time, the Expeditionary Force sent four True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul stage to surround and kill Ice Phoenix, which is not impossible!

The ice crystal weapons that had gathered around the Ice Phoenix slowly dissipated, and the terrifying chill that had frozen the void also subsided considerably.

She stared at Li Yunjing for a moment, her cold and beautiful face remaining expressionless, but there seemed to be a faint trace of approval deep in her eyes.

"The Great Oath of the Inner Demon... You do have some guts."

Her tone softened slightly, "In that case, I will trust you this once and for all."

With a gentle wave of her jade-like hand, a palm-sized, translucent sapphire-like feather, radiating a pure, chilling aura, slowly flew towards Li Yunjing.

"This is the very life-giving feather of this emperor."

"Holding it can ward off the chill of the icy plains, and it can be activated in times of crisis, equivalent to a strike from this emperor."

"It is also a token. If the Ice Primordial Spirit sees Yu as if she were seeing the Emperor, she will not attack it on her own initiative."

Li Yunjing solemnly accepted the feather. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, containing a powerful ice elemental essence, indicating that it was a precious token and a talisman.

"Thank you for your trust, fellow Daoist."

"Now that the agreement is reached, our army will immediately eradicate the evil forces and build a defensive line."

"From this point forward, we will keep to ourselves and jointly defend against foreign enemies."

Li Yunjing reminded him.

"Remember your vow."

Ice Phoenix nodded slightly, its figure gradually fading into countless ice crystals that dissipated into the cold wind, leaving behind a chilling warning: "If you dare to set foot deep into the icy plains or break your promise, do not blame this emperor for being ruthless."

"Chief Li, that was truly a close call."

"This Ice Phoenix's strength is unfathomable; it has probably reached the peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm!"

With the pressure greatly reduced, True Lord Chiyang breathed a sigh of relief and transmitted his voice, "Fortunately, the Master handled the situation well, turning hostility into friendship."

"It is a great fortune not to be an enemy."

"With this agreement, our rear can be temporarily secured."

Li Yunjing carefully put away the Ice Phoenix Feather, looked into the depths of the icy plain, and said in a deep voice: "Next, we will do our best to wipe out the unruly demon forces in the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm' and completely control this realm in the hands of my 'Tianlan Alliance'!"

"That's right!"

A glint flashed in True Lord Chiyang's eyes. "Only by eliminating internal troubles can we fully deal with the extraterrestrial demons."

The two stopped and transformed into two streaks of light, speeding back along the path they had come from.

When they returned to the ancient teleportation platform, Xuan Gang Sword Master and Li Cangqiong had already returned in triumph.

In one corner of the platform, the corpse of a giant scorpion, the size of a small mountain, entirely crimson, with its shell shattered and no longer breathing, was carelessly discarded. It was the fourth-tier scorpion demon that had dominated the desert.

Hundreds of monks who participated in the operation are resting. Although there are some wounded, their morale is high.

"Master Si, Fellow Daoist Chiyang, you've returned!"

Xuan Gang Sword Master stepped forward, his tone tinged with satisfaction, "The scorpion demon's lair has been uprooted, and its demon followers have either died or surrendered. The desert area has been initially cleared!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist Xuan Gang."

"A non-aggression pact has been reached with Bingfeng, and our rear area is temporarily secure."

Li Yun nodded in approval, then his expression turned serious. "Now, it's time to thoroughly clean up this 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals'!"

His gaze swept over the tens of thousands of soldiers standing solemnly on the platform, and his voice, amplified by magic, resounded in all directions:

"Soldiers!"

"A resounding victory in the first battle, showcasing the might of our army!"

"However, this world is vast, and the demons have not yet been pacified."

"To build a solid defensive line and confront the Heavenly Demon, I command:"

"Using the teleportation platform as a base, we will divide our forces into three groups and sweep across the 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals'!"

"The first route, led by the Xuan Gang Sword Master, includes the 'Tai Xu Sword Sect,' some body cultivators, and magic cultivators under his command, advancing eastward to wipe out the monsters in the 'Dark Forest' and 'Lava Mountain Range' areas!"

"The second route, led by Elder Li Cangqiong, will consist of talisman array experts from the Shenxiao Dao Sect and Luofu Dao Sect, as well as disciples from the Wan Kui Sect, advancing westward to clear out the 'Bone Wasteland' and the 'Poisonous Swamp'!"

"The third route, led by True Lord Chiyang, includes the Yuanyang Dao Sect, the aquatic tribes of the East Sea Dragon Palace, and the cultivators of the Hundred Barbarian Sect in the Southern Wilderness. They will advance southward to clear out the Hurricane Canyon and the surrounding area!"

"The Fairy of Emptiness and the Elder of a Thousand Machines are stationed at the central command, coordinating the defense, constructing cross-regional teleportation arrays and early warning networks, and ensuring smooth logistics and communication!"

"All troops, if you encounter any who have become intelligent and are willing to surrender, you may either incorporate them into your army or expel them; if you encounter any who are stubborn and bloodthirsty, kill them without mercy!"

"Within one month, you must clear out your respective designated areas and bring the main areas of this realm under the control of my 'Tianlan Alliance'!"

With the biggest problem resolved, Li Yunjing dared not waste any time and immediately issued the order for a full-scale attack.

"I will obey the Master's orders!"

The four Nascent Soul True Lords and their soldiers responded in unison, their voices resounding across the land and even dispersing some of the pervasive death aura.

The army immediately sprang into action, dividing into three powerful torrents as planned, like three unsheathed swords, sweeping towards all directions of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm"!

In the following month, the ancient land of "Burial Immortal Realm," which had been silent for countless ages, ushered in unprecedented turmoil and cleansing.

The Eastern Route Army, led by the Xuan Gang Sword Master, charged ahead, his sword energy sweeping across thousands of miles, invincible wherever it went.

The tree demons and shadow demons lurking in the "Dark Forest" were reduced to dust under the dazzling sword energy; the fire lizardmen tribe in the "Lava Mountains" tried to resist by taking advantage of the terrain, but they were cut into pieces by the sword formation formed by the disciples of the "Tai Xu Sword Sect". In the end, the chieftain was beheaded by the Xuan Gang Sword Master with a single sword, and the rest of the tribe surrendered.

Li Cangqiong led the western army with a steady and methodical approach, making full use of the advantages of talisman arrays and puppets.

Undead creatures roaming the "Bone Wasteland" fell in droves under the light of the purification talisman; the venomous insects and Gu beasts hidden in the "Poisonous Swamp" had their nests forcibly leveled by countless war puppets; and the Gu sorcerers of the "Hundred Barbarian Sect" even used poison to fight poison, and instead subdued a large number of strange poisonous creatures for their own use.

The Southern Route Army, led by True Lord Chiyang, launched a fierce offensive, while the Pure Yang Daoist magic restrained all evil forces.

The flying demons in "Hurricane Canyon" tried to maneuver using their speed, but were trapped by the water magic of the East Sea Dragon Clan and then suffered a devastating blow from the Yuan Yang True Fire; some demon tribes that tried to resist by relying on the terrain had no choice but to submit or flee under the pressure of the Nascent Soul True Lord.

Li Yunjing, on the other hand, was stationed at the central hub, occasionally patrolling all sides through the small teleportation array constructed by the Fairy of Emptiness, handling emergencies, and monitoring the overall situation with his powerful divine sense to prevent any escapees or hidden powerhouses from launching a counterattack.

War is undoubtedly cruel.

During this period, powerful demon kings appeared, causing some trouble and casualties to the various armies. However, with the absolute strength of the Nascent Soul True Lord and the cooperation of the army, these resistances were ultimately crushed mercilessly.

A few intelligent and astute demon tribes or alien races, after witnessing the overwhelming strength of the "Tianlan Alliance" army, chose to submit.

These demons were incorporated into the auxiliary army or assigned to auxiliary tasks, providing the main army with a great deal of local intelligence.

With the January deadline approaching, the three armies successfully completed their objectives and met up in the central area of ​​the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

This ancient world, the size of three continents, has been almost completely occupied by the "expeditionary force".

In the days that followed, array masters and puppeteers became busy setting up arrays and inscribing array patterns throughout the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

The other cultivators formed small teams to plunder the resources of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

This is an ancient planet.

It is still a world without human beings.

The demon race's development was relatively primitive, and its scale was nowhere near as large as that of the human race. Many places were poorly developed, leaving behind many wonderful things that delighted the "expeditionary force".

Minerals, rare and precious materials, various spiritual objects, and even the demonic beasts themselves are all resources that cannot be ignored.

While the mining was underway, Li Yunjing dispatched Li Cangqiong to return to the "Hengyue Mountains" via the "Ancient Teleportation Array".

Li Cangqiong's return and the presentation of the battle report caused a huge shock within the "Tianlan Alliance".

When news spread that the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" had been successfully occupied, the Ice Phoenix had been successfully appeased, the internal demon forces had been basically eliminated, and resource mining was proceeding in an orderly manner, all the alliance forces involved in the matter were greatly encouraged.

This not only means that the "Starfield Demon Extermination Army" has an excellent forward base that can be used for both offense and defense, but also proves that the "Tianlan Alliance" has the ability to project its power beyond the domain and carry out large-scale strategic operations.

The top leadership of the "Tianlan Alliance" made a swift decision!
Increase support for the Expeditionary Command!

More resources, along with a second batch of selected and trained reinforcements, began to be continuously transported to the "Ancient Realm of Burial Immortals" via the ancient teleportation array.

With strong support from the rear, Li Yunjing immediately began the next phase of deployment.

His goal was very clear!

Find and secure the "Star Gate" leading to the outer reaches of space, and build the first and most solid line of defense against the Heavenly Demons.

According to the clues found during the search, deep within the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" lies a forbidden place called "Meteor Cliff".

The space there is extremely unstable and is considered the most likely area where a "stargate" might exist.

This time, Li Yunjing decided to personally lead the most elite team to conduct the reconnaissance.

The team members include the ethereal fairy with keen spatial perception, the Thousand Machine Elder who is skilled in array detection, and the powerful Xuan Gang Sword Master.

With three True Monarchs at the Nascent Soul stage, plus Li Yunjing, who is comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator, this combination is incredibly powerful.

The group left the central base, which had been transformed into a militarized fortress, and headed towards the most desolate and dangerous depths of the ancient realm.

Along the way, they saw more traces left by the great battle...

Broken mountain ranges, bottomless canyons, land corrupted by eerie energy, and even enormous, lifeless skeletons...

These traces testify to the fierce battles that once raged on this land.

The deeper you go, the harsher the environment becomes.

Spatial rifts are like invisible blades, appearing and disappearing out of thin air from time to time.

The distorted laws caused spiritual energy to become disordered, and even the sense of time became blurred.

In some places, powerful fragments of restrictions still remain, which can be triggered by the slightest carelessness, leading to death.

Fortunately, with the space master Fairy of Emptiness and the intricate puppets of the Thousand Machine Elder scouting ahead, the team was able to avoid most of the dangers without incident.

After several days of arduous trekking, they finally arrived at their destination, "Meteor Cliff".

This is a breathtaking sight.

The earth seemed to be torn apart by a giant claw, forming a huge abyss that stretched from east to west and had no end in sight.

Above the abyss, there was not the sky, but a chaotic, distorted void background, with countless broken stars and spatial fragments falling slowly like a waterfall, only to be crushed into dust by an invisible force halfway down.

"Woooooooo..."

The spatial storm, like a relentless tornado, raged through the abyss, emitting deafening roars.

At the center of the chaotic void, a colossal, slowly rotating vortex composed of countless shattered stars and spatial energy can be vaguely seen!

The center of the vortex was deep and dark, emanating a soul-chilling suction force and a cold, chaotic, and destructive otherworldly aura!

"Stargate...that's the Stargate!"

The ethereal fairy's voice was hoarse, filled with barely suppressed fear, "More active than recorded, and more... dangerous!"

"There's no mistake, a spatial passage of this size, and the aura emanating from the other side..."

"This is one of the paths through which the extraterrestrial demons will descend."

The old man with the thousand machines had an extremely solemn expression. He could clearly feel the terrifying spatial power contained in the vortex, as well as the faint malice coming from the other side.

"It seems like this is it."

Both Li Yunjing and Xuan Gang Sword Master had solemn expressions.

"I'll give it a try first."

As soon as the Thousand Machine Elder finished speaking, he immediately released several specially made, reinforced detection puppets to try to get closer and observe.

"Buzzing..."

Under the watchful eyes of the four, the sturdy fourth-order puppet flying insects were torn to shreds by the violent spatial turbulence as soon as they entered the abyss's range, with only a few scattered data transmitted back.

"The intensity of the spatial turbulence is beyond imagination. Any cultivator below the Nascent Soul stage who gets close will be annihilated in an instant."

The Thousand Machine Elder said in a deep voice, "Even with the protection of the Starry Sky Armor, a Nascent Soul cultivator would find it difficult to sustain for long. Only a Deity Transformation cultivator can move around here."

"What a treacherous place!"

Xuan Gang Sword Master gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit: "Perfect as a battlefield for us cultivators to slay demons!"

"This should be the first main battlefield where the Heavenly Demon descended."

Li Yunjing hovered at the edge of the abyss, his "Starry Sky Robe" fluttering in the raging energy winds.

He stared at the enormous stargate vortex, which resembled a cosmic scar, his gaze sharp as a knife.

The situation was more serious than he had anticipated.

The activity and scale of the Star Gate suggest that the arrival of the Heavenly Demon army may be earlier than expected, and its numbers may be greater.

Building a defensive line in this location is extremely difficult.

But this is also the only place we must defend!

"This place will be the battlefield where my 'Tianlan Alliance' will fight against the extraterrestrial demons."

Li Yunjing's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable determination: "Fairy Xuling, Elder Qianji, immediately begin surveying the spatial structure and energy nodes of this place, and design the strongest defensive array!"

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Gang, come with me to patrol the surrounding area, clear out any potential hazards, and find a suitable location to establish an advance base."

"We need to build an insurmountable Great Wall of Steel here, before this Star Gate!"

Once the order was given, everyone immediately sprang into action.

Everyone understood that the place where they stood at this moment was about to become the key to determining the fate of "Tianlan Star" and even the surrounding star system.

The extraterrestrial demons do not originate from this space-time, but from a dimensional space-time!

No one knows where the spatial rift is located, which can accommodate millions of demons.

Based on experience, this crack in front of us has that probability!
Moreover, the probability of this is extremely high.

All four masters shared this assessment!

If all four people agree, then there's practically no problem; it's almost certainly true!

"it is good!"

Under immense pressure, Fairy Xuling and Elder Qianji began to carefully survey "Meteor Cliff".

The Xuan Gang Sword Master was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath. With the sweeping sword energy, some ancient creatures that had been lurking near the abyss and had become violent due to the corruption of demonic energy were eliminated one by one.

Li Yunjing stood on the edge of the cliff, extending his divine sense to its fullest extent, attempting to penetrate the chaotic spatial storm and gain a deeper understanding of the situation on the other side of the star gate.

He vaguely sensed that deep within that vortex, countless cold, hungry eyes were peering across the endless void at this ancient realm where life had not yet been extinguished.

And behind the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" lies the vast sea of ​​stars they yearn to devour.

The pressure is unprecedented.

"Come on! Let me see just how capable these so-called extraterrestrial demons really are!"

Li Yunjing silently chanted in his heart, and faint lightning flowed around his body, forming a silent confrontation with the destructive aura coming from the star gate.

Having confirmed that "Meteor Cliff" was the location of the key stargate, Li Yunjing and his three companions dared not delay and quickly returned to the central base. Inside the base, generals at all levels and core personnel who had received the news had already gathered in the council hall.

When Li Yunjing announced the dire situation at "Meteor Cliff" and the decision to build the final line of defense, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became extremely tense.

The size and activity of the Stargate far exceeded expectations, which means that the scale and brutality of the war will be elevated several levels.

"Time is of the essence. We must build a defensive line strong enough to withstand the onslaught before the main force of the Heavenly Demon Army arrives."

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over everyone, his voice steady and powerful, "Fairy Xuling, Elder Qianji, I will mobilize all the array masters, talisman masters, weapon refiners, and puppeteers of the 'Expedition Division.' You two will be in full charge of coordinating this effort to ensure that the most powerful composite defense system in the history of our 'Tianlan Star' is deployed at 'Meteor Cliff' in the shortest possible time!"

"I will obey the Master's orders!"

The ethereal fairy and the old man of a thousand machines solemnly accepted the order.

They were keenly aware of the immense responsibility this project would entail, a project that would determine the survival of hundreds of millions of lives.

"Sword Master Xuan Gang, True Lord Chi Yang!"

Li Yunjing looked at the two Nascent Soul cultivators and said, "You two are responsible for mobilizing combat personnel to build an advance base and layers of defensive fortifications based on the suitable area outside 'Meteor Cliff'."

"At the same time, we organized elite teams to conduct a thorough sweep of the area within a radius of 10,000 miles around 'Meteor Cliff' to ensure that the construction of the defense line would not be disturbed."

"Leader!"

The two True Lords responded in unison, their fighting spirit soaring.

"Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi!"

"We will coordinate all resources and prioritize the needs of the 'Meteor Cliff' defense line."

Li Yunjing looked at two of the six women in charge of internal affairs, "Send all the mined minerals and spiritual materials to the defense line construction site as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Yu Yunyi and Lü Ruoxi nodded solemnly.

Orders were issued one after another, and the entire "Expeditionary Command" operated at an unprecedented speed and efficiency, like a sophisticated war machine.

Tens of thousands of cultivators, craftsmen, and puppeteers began to surge towards that deathly wasteland, "Meteor Cliff," like a tidal wave.

The ethereal fairy and the Thousand Machine Elder led a large technical team, braving the raging spatial turbulence and the rampant energy storms, to begin the arduous work of surveying and setting up the array.

The first step was to build a relatively stable "suspended platform".

With the powerful magic of a Nascent Soul cultivator and their control over space, Fairy Xuling joined forces with several Nascent Soul peak cultivators who were proficient in earth and metal elemental laws to forcibly condense dozens of huge rock platforms in the void at the edge of the abyss, serving as the foundation for the array and fortifications.

The Thousand Machine Elder then directed countless engineering puppets, like industrious worker ants, to lay array plates, inscribe runes, and bury energy conduits on these platforms.

The outermost layer is a giant defensive light shield based on the "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Da Zhen" (Great Array of the Celestial Stars), designed to weaken the space storm and resist the first wave of energy impact.

Within the light shield were layers upon layers of offensive formations!
The "Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Formation" summons heavenly thunder; the "Southern Bright Fire Formation" incinerates all things; the "Mysterious Ice Extreme Evil Formation" freezes the void; the "Geng Metal Sky-Splitting Formation" unleashes ten thousand swords simultaneously...

The various elemental killing formations are interlocked, covering the Star Gate vortex, and could erupt from every angle of the Heavenly Demon.

In addition to the formations, there are also a massive amount of physical defensive fortifications.

Giant city walls cast from refined gold and defensive runes, trap zones covered with spikes and trigger-explosive runes, and thousands of war golems with pre-programmed attack commands!
They will become flesh and blood walls that consume the strength of the Heavenly Demon army.

Even more extreme, the weapon refiners worked day and night to create a one-time forbidden weapon called the "Demon-Slaying Shuttle".

This shuttle-shaped magical artifact contains extremely violent energy compressed inside. Once activated, it can unleash power comparable to the self-destruction of a Nascent Soul cultivator. It is specifically designed to deal with dense formations or powerful individuals among the Heavenly Demons.

Thousands upon thousands of "Demon Slayer Shuttles" were stored like arrows on specific launchers, forming a terrifying and devastating network of firepower.

Xuan Gang Sword Master and others commanded the army to construct three ring-shaped defensive circles centered on "Meteor Cliff".

Each defensive perimeter consists of sturdy fortresses, intersecting firing positions, and concealed troop shelters.

The cultivators practiced various combined attack tactics and familiarized themselves with the newly arranged array nodes and the use of forbidden artifacts.

The entire "Meteor Cliff" area has been transformed into a massive construction site, with flashing spiritual light and constant rumbling. Countless cultivators are busy at work, and a chilling aura, mixed with the scent of refining spiritual materials, rises straight into the dim sky.

As a grandmaster of array formations, puppetry, talismans, celestial secrets, alchemy, and weaponry—a master of all six disciplines—Li Yunjing personally oversaw the front lines. His divine sense, like an invisible network, covered the entire defense construction site, coordinating the progress of all parties and handling unexpected problems.

At the same time, he was also constantly trying to probe the star gate vortex with his divine sense.

Although he was forced back by the violent energy turbulence each time, he became more and more familiar with the aura of the other side.

He could sense that the commotion on the other side of the stargate was intensifying, and that chilling sense of being watched was becoming clearer, as if the predators had already smelled the blood and were gathering, preparing to launch a fatal attack.

As time went by, the defenses became stronger and more menacing at a visible speed.

Six months later, the basic composite defense system was finally completed.

Gazing at the artificial barrier that stretched before the chaotic abyss, shimmering with countless runes and filled with murderous intent, all the cultivators involved in its construction felt an indescribable surge of pride and a heavy heart.

Li Yunjing looked at everything before him and gave a wry smile.

Only someone at the top of the alliance like him would know how many resources these war fortresses consumed!

This is almost the wealth of three "Shenxiao Dao Sects"!

The Tianlan Alliance has given its all for this defensive line!
It's important to know that on "Tianlan Star," top-tier forces include the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens," the "Huangze Dynasty," the "Luofu Dao Sect," the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," the "Taixu Sword Sect," the "Hundred Barbarian Sect," the "Blood God Sect," the "Heavenly Demon Sect," the "Xuanming Palace," the "Yuanyang Dao Sect," and the "Tianluo Dao Sect"...

All these top-tier forces combined don't even number a hundred!

Before the demonic calamity even began, they had already consumed one-thirtieth of their wealth!

The star field "Tianlan Star" contains numerous planets and asteroid belts, not to mention the entire star field spanning billions of miles of void.

The vast majority of these planets are lifeless, but some, like the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," still possess resources and life.

These all need to be arranged!
Every location needs to be set up with formations and restrictions, and refined into a war fortress in preparation for fighting against the Heavenly Demon.

According to Li Yunjing's estimate, it would consume at least one-fifth of the resources of these behemoth sects!

As a vice-leader level force of the "Tianlan Alliance", the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" would certainly have to contribute its share, and the rare and precious materials it needed to provide would be enough to exhaust most of the sect's resources.

If it weren't for the support of the "Mountain Crossing" and the secretly hidden "Divine Firmament Secret Realm," the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" would really have to sell everything it owns!
"Ugh……"

Li Yunjing sighed deeply, "It seems that even if we survive the demonic tribulation, our sect will suffer a great loss of vitality and it will take several thousand years to recover."

This is still an optimistic prediction. If "Tianlan Star" collapses and the environment becomes harsh, then all is lost.

As for not being able to hold out and "Tianlan Star" being destroyed?
Li Yunjing was completely unprepared for this. With the world destroyed, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" naturally had no chance of escaping unscathed.

what?
Escape by crossing the void?

The demonic calamity erupted in the "Tianlan Star" star field, which is a vast expanse of starry sky, teeming with demons.

A few Nascent Soul stage True Monarchs might be able to escape and hide on some planet to await their death.

However, those below the Nascent Soul stage and True Monarch level have no hope whatsoever.

As the sect leader, Li Yunjing no longer had the idea of ​​running away alone. This time, he was determined to stay with the sect!

We must fight to the very end!

"Vice Alliance Leader Li, the situation in the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm' has stabilized. Shall we go to the other planets to make arrangements?"

The old man with a thousand machines came up behind Li Yunjing and asked.

"Alright! Let's start the warship, enter space, and head to the other stars!"

Li Yunjing looked up at the sky, his gaze seemingly piercing through the atmosphere to see the distant stars.

His "Sky Patrol Ship" was also reforged by the "Tianlan Alliance" due to his increased power.

The "Tianlan Alliance" combined the strengths of various factions and used countless rare materials to upgrade Li Yunjing's warship to the fourth-tier top-grade level.

Shaped like a shuttle and over 30,000 feet long, the ship's hull is engraved with countless runes that resist the erosion of the void and gather spiritual energy. On both sides, huge spiritual energy wing panels unfold, which can draw on the sparse star energy as auxiliary power.

The bow is menacing, equipped with a powerful "meteorite cannon," and the hull is covered with attack formations and defensive shields.

This was arguably the biggest benefit Li Yunjing gained by abusing his power for personal gain.

At this moment, in the void surrounding the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," the "Sky Patrol Ship" hovered silently, like a lurking cosmic beast.

On the bridge of the central flagship, Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back, looking out at the boundless dark void and the twinkling stars in the distance through the porthole made of huge crystal.

Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and six other women also set off with him.

Standing quietly behind him, they were now at the Golden Core stage, capable of taking on the important task of management and coordination within the fleet.

It's definitely a good thing to broaden your woman's horizons.

Li Yunjing also hoped that they would make the most of their remaining time and strive to break through one or two minor realms.

Only in this way can we increase our chances of survival.

Xuan Gang Sword Master, Fairy Xu Ling, Elder Qianji, and other core high-ranking members were also on the bridge, their expressions solemn.

"Reporting to the Vice Alliance Leader! All personnel and supplies have been loaded! The formation has been verified as working correctly! The energy core is operating stably!"

A Nascent Soul cultivator dressed in standard Starry Sky armor stepped forward to report.

"The defense line of the 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals' has been initially stabilized, but this alone is far from enough."

"According to star charts and ancient records, the closest planet to us that may harbor life and requires defense is called 'Crimson Flame Star'."

"This star has a harsh environment, dominated by fire-type spiritual energy, and may be inhabited by unique creatures."

Li Yunjing withdrew his gaze, turned to look at everyone, and said in a deep voice, "The purpose of this trip is to explore this star. If necessary, we will establish an outpost base and build a second line of defense!"

"set sail!"

With Li Yunjing's command, the "Sky Patrol Ship" spewed out scorching and powerful spiritual light from its stern. The massive ship slowly accelerated, breaking free from the gravitational pull of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" and truly entering the cold and desolate deep space of the universe.

This is the first time in the lives of most cultivators that they have left the star that gave them birth and entered this vast and boundless sea of ​​stars.

Beyond the porthole lay eternal darkness, dotted with distant, cold starlight, and occasionally, drifting meteorite belts or colorful nebulae.

A sense of insignificance, loneliness, and awe of the unknown arose spontaneously in the hearts of many monks.

Interstellar travel is a long and tedious process.

Although the "Sky Patrol Ship" was extremely fast, far exceeding the escape speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator, the distance between stars was simply too vast.

According to star chart calculations, it would take nearly two months to travel to "Crimson Flame Star".

Inside the ship, the monks were not idle.

Most of the time was spent meditating and cultivating, adapting to the thinner spiritual energy in the void environment.

Generals at all levels organized drills for various tactical maneuvers in a virtual environment.

The array masters and weapon refiners seized the time to maintain the ship's array formations, and even used the sailing time to refine some commonly used pills and magical artifacts.

Li Yunjing also spent most of his time meditating in the quiet room.

His spiritual sense was far stronger than others, often extending beyond the ship's hull to perceive the various mysteries of the void.

Chaotic energy flows, subtle spatial ripples, and even strange energy life forms or remains wandering in the void.

These experiences greatly helped him understand the laws of the universe.

Occasionally, the fleet would encounter some dangers.

For example, if you stumble into a violent meteor shower, you need to activate a powerful shield and force your way through; or if you encounter some ferocious star beasts that live in the void, you need to send out an elite team to drive them away or kill them.

These unexpected events prevented the voyage from becoming too uneventful and also honed the soldiers' ability to handle emergencies.

On this day, the fleet was scheduled to traverse a relatively dense asteroid belt.

Just as the fleet was carefully navigating among the jagged, rocky celestial bodies, the "Sky Patrol Ship" suddenly sounded an urgent alarm!
"High-intensity energy reaction encountered on the starboard side!"

"An unidentified object is approaching at high speed!"

Li Yunjing's divine sense swept over it instantly.

Suddenly, dozens of dark figures darted out from the shadow of the meteorite to the right!
They resembled locusts magnified a thousand times, their bodies covered in hard, dark gold shells, their compound eyes flashing red, their mouthparts opening and closing to reveal sharp serrations, and they vibrated their thin, membranous wings, moving with lightning speed as they swooped straight toward the "Sky Patrol Ship"!
"It's the Voidlings!"

"Be careful, they can devour psionic energy!"

The Thousand Machine Elder immediately recognized this creature, which inspired fear in the starry sky.

"Bang bang bang..."

Before the words were even finished, the void locusts had already crashed into the "sky patrol ship's" protective shield!

A teeth-grinding gnawing sound rang out, and the light of the shield dimmed at a visible speed!

"Activate shipborne attack formation!"

"The Nascent Soul cultivator squad will exit the cabin to engage the enemy!"

"We must not let them get close to the ship!"

Commander Li Cangqiong reacted swiftly.

"Boom!"

Instantly, beams of attack light shone from the ship's hull, blasting the first few Void Locusts into pieces.

At the same time, the hatch opened, and dozens of Nascent Soul cultivators, with the cooperation of Golden Core cultivators, formed a battle formation and rushed out to fight the swarming insects.

Sword light, spells, and talismans exploded in the void, intertwining with the hiss of the Zerg and the sound of their shells shattering.

The individual strength of the Void Insectoids ranges from Golden Core to Nascent Soul, but their numbers are vast, and they are extremely fearless. Furthermore, they can rapidly weaken protective shields and magical artifact auras through gnawing, making them very difficult to deal with.

On the bridge, the Xuan Gang Sword Master's eyes blazed with sword intent, unable to contain his fighting spirit: "Vice Alliance Leader, let me go and have a good time!"

"Alright!"

"Fairy Void Spirit, you control the ship's array to provide precise fire support, focusing on eliminating those Zerg that are trying to gnaw at the shield."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly: "Old Man Qianji, release your combat puppets to assist in the cleanup. Make sure the ship is safe."

"Leader!"

Xuan Gang Sword Master laughed loudly, and with a flicker of his figure, he transformed into a dazzling sword aura that tore through the void, directly piercing through the ship's protective shield and charging into the swarm of insects.

"Hahaha……"

Wherever he went, sword energy crisscrossed, and the insect carapaces that were harder than refined gold were easily cut open like rotten wood, with severed limbs flying everywhere, clearing a large area in an instant.

With the addition of such a sharp force as Nascent Soul cultivators, the battle situation immediately became one-sided.

The ethereal fairy controlled the ship's "Gengjin Sky-Splitting Array" and "Pure Yang Demon-Slaying Light," and the condensed beams of light precisely targeted and evaporated the insectoids that tried to approach the ship.

The hundreds of humanoid combat puppets released by the Thousand Machine Elder formed a battle formation, like an impregnable wall, resisting the onslaught of the insect swarm and using the puppets' unique energy weapons for efficient slaughter.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, this wave of hundreds of Void Zerg was completely annihilated, leaving only a large number of remnants floating in the cold void, slowly being captured by the gravity of a distant meteorite.

After this battle, the officers and soldiers on board gained a more direct understanding of the dangers of space travel and became more vigilant.

Logistics personnel quickly inspected the shield for damage and repaired the damaged runes, while combat personnel summarized their experience and adjusted their coordinated tactics.

The fleet cleared the battlefield and continued its journey toward "Crimson Flame Star".

The rest of the journey was relatively smooth, with occasional setbacks, but no further attacks by such a large swarm of insects were encountered.

Two months later, a planet that had been growing larger in the field of vision and was entirely crimson in color finally appeared clearly in front of them.

Even though we are far apart, we can feel the intense heat and restlessness emanating from them.

"Crimson Flame Star, we've arrived."

Li Yunjing stood by the porthole, gazing at the star that seemed to be burning eternally, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

He could clearly sense the active and violent fire-type spiritual energy on this planet, as well as some powerful life fluctuations filled with a primal aura.

Of course, this planet is far smaller than "Tianlan Star," only about one-tenth the size.

Li Yunjing ordered, "Slow down, activate the full-band detection array, scan the planet's surface environment, and search for suitable areas for landing and establishing a base."

The "sky patrol ship" slowly approached the crimson planet, like a cautious giant surveying unfamiliar territory.

The shipborne detection array was operating at full capacity, and invisible ripples swept across the surface of "Crimson Flame Star," continuously transmitting data such as terrain, spiritual energy distribution, and life fluctuations back to the bridge.

“Vice Alliance Leader, the surface temperature of this star is extremely high. Most of the area is covered by lava seas and volcanoes, and the fire elemental energy is unusually active and violent.”

The ethereal fairy stared at the planetary projection formed by the light screen in front of her and quickly analyzed: "However, at the north and south poles of the planet, relatively stable areas were detected, covered by large glaciers, but there also seemed to be surging subterranean fire beneath the glaciers, forming a peculiar environment of intertwined ice and fire."

(End of this chapter)