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Chapter 824 Please, the Flame God is with you (Seeking monthly votes)
"Send the order!"

Li Yunjing's voice was calm and clear, reaching the ears of the messenger who was waiting quietly to the side.

"First, order the garrison of the 'Mysterious Ice Realm' and 'Storm Realm' to take advantage of the terrain and adopt a flexible defense strategy, focusing on delaying and harassing, to avoid a direct confrontation with the main force of the demon race. If necessary, they can retreat in stages towards the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm'."

"Second, activate the 'Star Shuttle' fleet!"

"Order the 'Hidden Edge' Legion to assemble immediately, led by Elder Zhao Xinghai, carrying the 'Illusory Sea Mist Pearl' and all 'Exploding Flame Talismans,' and proceed via the emergency teleportation array to the pre-set coordinates on the outskirts of the 'Crimson Flame Realm' to await orders!"

"Third, encrypt and transmit this order to Xuan Gang Sword Master. As for the battle situation, proceed according to plan. The Star Shuttle is ready, and the Hidden Edge is about to arrive. We must wait for the right opportunity to strike, and the preservation of our main force is of utmost importance!"

"The Flame God and the natives... can buy them time."

Orders were issued quickly.

The "Hidden Edge" Legion is a special force within the "Tianlan Alliance" that excels in stealth, surprise attacks, and creating chaos. Its members are skilled in illusions, escape techniques, and various one-time-use, high-powered magical artifacts.

Elder Zhao Xinghai is a master of the sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage from the "Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves". He is mature and prudent, and is especially good at blocking the rear and intercepting attacks.

The so-called "acting according to plan" is the retreat plan that Li Yunjing and the core high-level leaders, including Xuan Gang Sword Master, had already discussed in advance, in case of the worst-case scenario.

A key element of this strategy was to leverage the inhabitants of the "Crimson Flame Realm's" unwavering commitment to protecting their homeland, making them a natural barrier to draw the demons' firepower and creating an opportunity for the main force of the "Sky Blue Alliance" to withdraw.

This order was cold and cruel, but it was in the best interests of the "Tianlan Alliance".

Compassion does not command troops!

Faced with a calamity that threatens the very survival of the entire star system, necessary sacrifices are unavoidable.

……

On the battlefield of "Crimson Flame Realm", Xuan Gang Sword Master received a secret order from Li Yunjing.

He perked up, and the last trace of hesitation in his heart vanished completely.

"Fairy of the Void Spirit, Fellow Daoist of the Thousand Machines!"

"The Vice Alliance Leader has ordered the activation of Project 'Spark'!"

While slaying a winged demon that attempted to ambush him, the Xuan Gang Sword Master transmitted his voice, "Please begin secretly preparing for the teleportation, prioritizing the transfer of the wounded and non-essential personnel!"

The Fairy of Emptiness and the Old Man of a Thousand Machines understood each other perfectly and immediately took action quietly.

The two retreated into the formation, where a hidden interstellar teleportation array began to warm up, its energy carefully guided to avoid attracting outside attention.

Meanwhile, batches of seriously injured cultivators, as well as important array masters and craftsmen, were secretly summoned back into the array.

Meanwhile, behind a distorted nebula far from the main battlefield, space rippled slightly, and dozens of uniquely shaped, pitch-black, ghost-like "Star Shuttle" warships quietly emerged.

Elder Zhao Xinghai stood at the bow of the flagship, his sharp gaze fixed on the flames of war that illuminated the starry sky in the direction of the "Crimson Flame Realm".

"Deploy the 'Phantom Sea Mist' to cover the designated area!"

"All Flame Talismans, prepare yourselves, await my command!"

Zhao Xinghai gave the order in a deep voice.

The Star Shuttle fleet quickly dispersed, releasing a large amount of thick, liquid-like gray mist.

This fog can not only interfere with divine sense detection, but also distort light and spatial perception to a certain extent, making it an excellent means of covering retreat.

On the battlefield, Xuan Gang Sword Master deliberately created an opening, allowing the attack of a Flame Demon Commander to tear a small gap in the starlight barrier.

Instantly, a large number of monsters surged toward the breach like sharks smelling blood!

"The Third Star Hub is in dire need of assistance! Requesting reinforcements!"

The urgent voice of the Xuan Gang Sword Master echoed across the battlefield.

Seeing this, High Priest Chi Liao had no doubts and immediately mobilized more fire spirits and native warriors to rush towards the breach, engaging in a fierce melee with the surging demons.

Jhin and the other guardians also went all out to try to seal the breach, and the battle instantly became more intense and chaotic.

This is exactly the effect that Xuan Gang Sword Master wanted!
This drew the demons' main attention to that "breakthrough point" and gave the native forces a strong boost of confidence that they "must hold on to the death."

"It's now!"

Xuan Gang Sword Master seized the opportunity and sent a pre-arranged retreat signal to all the cultivators of the "Tianlan Alliance"!

The cultivators, who were already prepared, immediately disengaged from the battle and, in small teams, retreated swiftly and orderly towards the emergency assembly point deep within the formation, like the receding tide.

The entire process was swift and silent, demonstrating extremely high military competence.

"Allies! You..."

The chieftain of the Pan Shi clan, who was engaged in a fierce battle, noticed the human cultivator's unusual retreat and his face showed astonishment.

"Chief! Our troops must temporarily regroup and unleash a secret technique!"

With a single sword strike, the Xuan Gang Sword Master forced back the demon before him and declared in a deep voice, "This defensive line is temporarily entrusted to you, my noble warriors! The Flame God is with you!"

Having said that, without waiting for a response, he transformed into a beam of sword light and retreated rapidly.

The natives of the "Crimson Flame Realm" were left behind, facing an increasingly frenzied attack from the demons due to the emergence of a "breakthrough."

Just as most of the Tianlan Alliance cultivators were about to retreat to the safe zone, Elder Zhao Xinghai's Hidden Edge Legion made its move!

"Explosive Flame Talisman, release!"

In an instant, tens of thousands of high-level "Explosive Flame Talismans" were activated simultaneously, transforming into a blazing sea of ​​fire that covered a small part of the battlefield. Although it could not severely injure the high-level demons, it successfully created enormous chaos and obscured vision.

At the same time, the "Phantom Sea Mist" spread like a tide, quickly enveloping the "Ash Plains" and its surrounding area.

"Oh no! They're trying to escape!"

Deep within the demon army, the commanding spirit finally sensed something amiss and roared in fury. A vast number of demons attempted to break through the mist and sea of ​​fire.

But it's too late!
The "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Locking Demon Array" unleashed its final light. Under the cover of mist and explosion, a teleportation energy quickly became blurred and was swallowed up by the light of the teleportation array, along with the surrounding cultivators!
"hey-hey!"

Standing at the core of the teleportation array that was about to be fully activated, the Xuan Gang Sword Master took one last look at the world shrouded in war, mist, and betrayal.

"what?"

The astonished, then incredulous, and furious expression on the face of the Pan Shi clan chief flashed through his vision.

The valiant chieftain seemed to want to roar something, but his voice was drowned out by the monsters' roars and the explosions.

He could only watch helplessly as his former "ally" vanished into the light, leaving him and his people to fight alone in their desperate situation.

Not only the Rock Clan, but all the Crimson Flame Realm warriors who noticed this scene, from ordinary Lava Tribe warriors to Guardian Jin who was fighting against powerful monsters, instantly lost their color and were replaced by a bone-chilling cold.

That chilling cold was far more terrifying than the demons' bloodlust; it was the immense pain of faith collapsing, of being stabbed in the back by the most trusted person, and the wrath of the heavens!
"Roar! You despicable outsider!!!"

Ember let out a heart-wrenching roar, the anger and despair in which it temporarily drowned out the sounds of battle on the battlefield.

The flames burning around him had never been so intense, yet they carried a tragic and destructive aura.

He ignored the charging monsters, abruptly turned his head, and stared intently in the direction where the teleportation light had disappeared, his gaze as if he wanted to scorch through space and forever brand the souls of those treacherous people with hatred.

"Shameless humans!"

The high priest Chi Liao's staff trembled violently, his aged face contorted with wrinkles, and he nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

His pride in his wisdom in communicating with the Flame God seemed utterly ridiculous at this moment.

What he thought was a mutually beneficial agreement turned out to be a trap carefully designed by the other party from the very beginning!

The will of the Flame God reverberated between heaven and earth. The vast power that originally fought against the demon race was now mixed with the fury of being fooled. The entire land of the "Crimson Flame Realm" was wailing and burning, as if it wanted to perish together with the invaders!
"Emperor of Flame...we...have been abandoned..."

Chi Liao's voice was hoarse and desperate, but in the next moment, that despair transformed into the same madness and determination as Jin, "But the children of the 'Crimson Flame Realm' would rather die standing than live on their knees!"

"kill!"

"Kill all these demons!"

"Let those traitors see what the true spirit of a warrior is!"

After a brief collapse, the morale of the native warriors was rebuilt in a dramatic way.

They are no longer fighting for empty victories or allies, but for dignity, for the final lament for their homeland!

Every warrior unleashed power far exceeding their usual strength, even resorting to self-destruction to perish together with the monsters.

The entire "Ash Plains" was transformed into a true furnace of flesh and blood, where the blood of the creatures of the "Crimson Flame Realm" mingled with the filthy blood of the demons, staining the earth a strange dark red.

On the demon side, after the initial shock, the command quickly reacted.

"A cunning insect!"

The powerful mental fluctuation was filled with a furious rage at being mocked: "They actually abandoned their allies and fled for their lives alone!"

"Chase!"

We must not let them leave so easily!

"Dedicate some forces to track spatial fluctuations!"

"The rest of you, crush these stubborn natives! Use their souls and this world to quell my rage!"

The demon army immediately split up.

A group of advanced "Winged Demons" and "Heart Demons" skilled in spatial tracking, like ghosts, attempted to penetrate the "Illusory Sea Mist" to track the faint spatial ripples.

Meanwhile, the main attacking force pressed even more frantically against the already exhausted "Crimson Flame Realm" defense line.

They could sense the despair and anger of these native creatures, but this only excited the demons more. Devouring souls filled with negative emotions was a rare delicacy for them.

"Boom!"

Without the continuous support of the "Tianlan Alliance" cultivators and the core of the formation, the light screen of the "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Locking Demon Formation" finally cracked under the combined attack from both inside and outside.

The massive cracks spread like a spider web, and finally collapsed with a deafening roar!
An endless tide of demons, like a flood bursting its banks, completely engulfed the "Ash Plains".

"kill!"

Jin, wielding a bone spear, stood back-to-back with High Priest Chi Liao and two other guardians, surrounded by a tidal wave of monsters.

Each of them was severely wounded, but the fire in their eyes burned to its fullest extent.

"For the Flame God!"

"For the Crimson Flame Realm!"

Ember let out his final battle cry, thrusting his spear forward with an unwavering determination to die.

……

On the distant other side of the starry sky, the light of the teleportation stabilized on the receiving array platform of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

Xuan Gang Sword Master, Fairy Xu Ling, Elder Qianji, and the surviving expeditionary cultivators revealed themselves.

Many people wore expressions of relief at surviving a calamity, but some, especially those cultivators who had fought alongside the warriors of the "Crimson Flame Realm," looked on with reluctance and shame, silently lowering their heads.

The Xuan Gang Sword Master remained expressionless as he scanned the area with his divine sense, assessing the extent of the damage.

Although the main force was preserved, the "Hidden Edge" legion covering the rear would inevitably suffer heavy losses, and... he could almost hear the silent roar filled with curses and anger coming from the direction of the "Crimson Flame Realm".

"Clean up and rest, tally battle damage, and reinforce the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm' defense line."

The voice of the Xuan Gang Sword Master was icy cold and devoid of any emotion: "The sacrifice of the 'Crimson Flame Realm' will not be in vain. We will demand repayment from the Demon Race for this debt."

However, he knew in his heart that some debts, once incurred, could never be truly repaid.

The Crimson Flame Realm is definitely doomed!

After the Xuan Gang Sword Master issued the order, the defense system of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm" started operating at full speed.

The surviving expeditionary monks, with mixed feelings, devoted themselves to rest and defense.

The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, with the shadow of betrayal of allies looming over everyone's hearts.

Just then, a calm yet authoritative voice rang out, dispelling some of the gloom: "Thank you all for your hard work."

Li Yunjing appeared beside the reception array platform. His gaze swept over the slightly disheveled crowd and finally landed on Xuan Gang Sword Master and the others.

"On the battlefield, things change in an instant, and the choice between what to keep and what to discard is a matter of survival."

Li Yunjing's voice clearly reached everyone's ears: "We will remember the sacrifice of the 'Crimson Flame Realm'."

"But if we are also completely wiped out, then the gates of the 'Tianlan Star Region' will be wide open, and billions of lives will face the clutches of evil."

"Today's retreat is to accumulate strength for tomorrow's victory."

"Your lives are the spark for future counterattacks; they cannot be lost!"

His words were both an affirmation of Xuan Gang Sword Master's decision and a reassurance to the morale of the army.

Elevating the strategic retreat to the level of preserving the seeds of the greater good effectively alleviated the psychological burden on some cultivators.

"I will heed the instructions of the Vice-Chancellor!"

Xuan Gang Sword Master and the others bowed in response.

Many Golden Core cultivators secretly breathed a sigh of relief; the vice alliance leader's words gave them a reason to continue fighting.

However, Li Yunjing's brows did not relax.

"The real storm has probably only just begun."

He gazed towards the "Crimson Flame Realm" deep within the starry sky and whispered, "The Flame God... will not stand idly by and watch his world be completely annihilated."

As if to confirm his words, the guiding platform once again shone with brilliant light!

The spatial ripples were several times stronger than when the expeditionary force returned!
As the light faded, two vast and unfathomable auras of peak Nascent Soul cultivators filled the entire area, causing all the cultivators to tremble in shock!
Two figures appeared on the platform.

The man on the left, dressed in a blood-red robe, with a dignified face and surrounded by a blood dragon, is none other than the Blood Demon Ancestor of the "Blood God Sect"!

The man on the right is an elderly man dressed in a Bagua Taoist robe, holding a whisk, with an air of otherworldly elegance. He is Yu Chenzi, the head of the "Luofu Taoist Sect" and also the vice leader of the alliance!

Its aura is ethereal and profound, even surpassing that of the Blood Demon Ancestor, making it a terrifying existence with one foot already in the Void Returning Realm!
The arrival of these two giants undoubtedly demonstrates the high importance that the "Tianlan Alliance" headquarters attaches to the defense line of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm," and also signifies that the most critical moment is about to arrive.

"Fellow Daoist Li, Fellow Daoist Xuan Gang, we are already aware of the situation."

Yu Chenzi's voice was calm and steady, carrying the majesty of a Xuanmen master, "The headquarters has decided that the 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals' will become one of the core fortresses in the fight against the demonic calamity, and we will personally oversee it!"

"The demons are too powerful to be defeated by force, but we must also prevent them from advancing unimpeded."

The Blood Demon Ancestor stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through the void. "The changes in the 'Crimson Flame Realm' were painful, but they also bought us precious time. Next, we must rely on the dangers of the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm' to launch layer-by-layer attacks and wear down its strength."

"With the arrival of our two fellow Daoists, we have gained confidence."

Li Yunjing smiled and bowed.

At this time, the "Tianlan Alliance" sent two top leaders, which reassured him a lot.

Like Li Yunjing, the more than twenty True Lords present also smiled and bowed to the two Vice Alliance Leaders.

Although everyone is at the Nascent Soul stage, the differences between Nascent Soul cultivators are vast.

These two, one Taoist and one demon, had almost reached the peak of their cultivation and were invincible among the True Monarchs of the Nascent Soul Realm!
The two of them are the backbone of all of them!

Just as the three vice leaders met and began to urgently discuss strengthening the defenses, a sudden change occurred in the distant "Crimson Flame Realm"!

An indescribable, terrifying will, like a primordial beast that had slumbered for billions of years, suddenly awakened!

At this moment, the entire "Crimson Flame Realm" was no longer a planet, but seemed to have transformed into a living, furious, and enormous life form!
"Boom!!!"

The starry sky is shaking!

Even though they were separated by an immeasurable distance, all living beings in the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" felt a shiver run through their souls!
In the star field where the "Crimson Flame Realm" was located, all the light was instantly swallowed up, replaced by an extreme dark red that burned everything!

That's not the color of flames, it's the manifestation of the law, the ultimate explosion of the concept of "flame"!
"boom!!!"

The "Crimson Flame Realm" itself, that enormous dark red planet, at this moment... burst into flames!

Endless crimson divine fire erupted from the earth's core, from the mountains, from the ocean, and from the void, coalescing into a colossal, towering divine shadow of fire!

The divine figure was blurry and indistinct, yet it exuded an unparalleled majesty that surpassed all living beings!

His body was composed of the most primordial laws of fire, and his eyes were like two shrunken suns. Wherever his gaze fell, space melted and the rules retreated!
Fire God!

The ancient totem god at the fusion level was finally forced to use its last resort, choosing to completely merge with its own world origin for the ultimate battle!
Those who blaspheme my domain... die!

An ancient, grand, and endlessly furious thought swept across the land like a cosmic storm!
The Flame God has made his move!
He simply raised his arm, formed from the laws of fire, and gently pressed it down on the endless demon army.

"Puff puff……"

It cannot be statistically analyzed!
All demons in the star fields surrounding the "Crimson Flame Realm," whether they are low-level "Shadow Demons," powerful "Flame Demons," ferocious "Giant Demons," or those enormous war beasts like the "Rotting Sac Demon Nest" and the "Abyss Centipede," are instantly vaporized by this press, just like ice and snow thrown into a raging fire!
Not even a trace of remains or a wisp of demonic energy was left behind!

Hundreds of thousands, even millions, of demons, including dozens of demon leaders comparable to the Nascent Soul stage, were annihilated by this attack! The originally dense demon tide was instantly cleared out, creating a huge vacuum zone!

This is the terrifying power of a being at the Fusion Realm!
Every gesture is governed by law, annihilating all living beings!

"Insects! How dare you act so viciously!"

Deep within the demon army, an equally terrifying will, yet filled with chaos and destruction, erupted!
The void was torn apart once again, and a terrifying being, a hundred times larger than the "Rotten Sac Demon Nest" and resembling a combination of a twisted octopus and a rotting giant, slowly crawled out from the dimensional passage!
His body was wrapped in pitch-black destructive lightning, and as his countless tentacles danced, space constantly collapsed and reformed, radiating a terrifying pressure that was in no way weaker than that of the Flame God!
Void Demon God!

The higher beings among the demon race have also reached the Integration Realm level!

"Destruction... Devouring..."

The demon god uttered chaotic whispers, and a gigantic tentacle spanning the starry sky, wrapped with the power of the law that annihilates everything, lashed fiercely at the fiery divine shadow that the Flame God had transformed into!

"war!"

Undeterred, the Flame God unleashed a punch, the fist brimming with the power of the entire "Crimson Flame Realm." The laws of fire, representing "burning," "purification," "creation," and "destruction," clashed fiercely with the Demon God's law of annihilation!
"Boom!!!"

An indescribable loud noise was heard!
It's as if two universes are colliding!
A terrifying energy storm spread in all directions at a speed exceeding the speed of light, dimming stars and turning meteorite belts into dust wherever it passed!

Even the distant "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" felt a violent spatial tremor, and the defensive light barrier flickered erratically!

"All units, maximum power output!"

"Stabilize the formation!"

Li Yunjing, Yu Chenzi, and the Blood Demon Ancestor shouted simultaneously, exerting all their strength to stabilize the foundation of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

All the cultivators held their breath and watched the battle between gods and demons, which was far beyond their comprehension, through their spells.

Flame and darkness intertwine, annihilate, and are reborn in the starry sky.

The roar of the Flame God and the howl of the Demon God shook the soul.

Every collision signifies a clash of laws, a birth and death of worlds.

The powerful figures from Tianlan Star all changed their expressions. They hadn't expected that, just as the war began, experts at the Fusion level would be fighting each other!

This is an existence that transcends their two great realms!
It's simply a myth!
It's just a legend!
Inside the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," all the cultivators held their breath, their minds completely captivated by the unimaginable battle unfolding in the starry sky.

Every collision between the Flame God and the Void Demon God is not a simple energy impact, but a violent friction and annihilation of two completely different and opposing cosmic laws!

With each punch, the fiery god unleashed a torrent of laws, a fusion of the immense vitality accumulated over billions of years in the "Crimson Flame Realm" and the destructive power capable of incinerating all things.

That flame was no ordinary fire; it was the manifestation of laws, the burning of concepts.

It devoured the starlight, melted the space into a flowing, glassy state, and then vaporized it by the high temperature.

The void of the universe seemed to be burned through, revealing a black hole.

The demon god's twisted tentacles were entwined with the deepest void and the laws of destruction; wherever they passed, they brought not simple destruction, but "return to nothingness."

Light, energy, matter, and even microscopic particle structures rapidly disintegrate under the force field emanating from the tentacles, turning into the most primordial chaotic nothingness, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.

"Boom!!!"

Another earth-shattering collision.

The Flame God struck one of the Demon God's main tentacles with a punch, and the extreme light and heat burst forth, instantly vaporizing the tip of the tentacle, which was wrapped in destructive lightning.

But what gushed from the broken tentacles of the demon god was not blood, but a thicker darkness. This darkness, like a living thing, eroded the flames in reverse, attempting to corrupt the body of the fire god's laws.

At the same time, several other tentacles of the demon god, like venomous snakes, lashed out and struck the fiery figure of the Flame God. Each strike caused the figure to shake violently, and large swaths of the law flames were stripped away and annihilated.

"Roar!"

The Flame God let out a painful roar, causing the entire "Crimson Flame Realm" to tremble and the earth's crust to groan.

With a wave of his arms, the phantom of the "Silent Volcanoes" appeared behind him. Endless earth vein fire was drawn in and merged into the divine image, healing the wounds. The flames became even more intense, as if they were about to ignite the entire starry sky.

"Destruction... is eternity..."

The demon uttered chaotic whispers, and in the center of its massive body, a huge, black hole-like single eye slowly opened.

There was no light in his eyes, only absolute darkness that devoured everything.

A beam of annihilation, condensed to its extreme, shot out silently, shattering space layer by layer like a fragile mirror as it passed through, heading straight for the core of the Flame God!

"kill!"

The Flame God sensed a deadly threat. He clasped his hands together, drawing upon the primal power of the entire world to condense a massive shield composed of countless flame runes in front of him!
"laugh!!!"

The annihilation beam struck the shield, but there was no explosion, only a tooth-grinding grating sound.

The shield flashed rapidly, countless runes flickering in and out, resisting the power that could erase everything.

At the point of stalemate, space completely collapsed, forming a constantly expanding temporary black hole that frantically devoured everything around it, not even light could escape.

"Is this... the power of the Fusion Realm?"

Inside the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," a Nascent Soul cultivator, pale-faced, muttered to himself.

Faced with such power, he felt that he was not even as good as an ant. Just watching the battle had a huge impact on his Dao heart.

"In the battle at the level of laws... we Nascent Soul cultivators, though we touch upon the laws, are like fireflies compared to the bright moon."

Yu Chenzi's expression was extremely solemn, and the whisk in his hand moved on its own without wind, revealing his inner turmoil.

Blood Demon Ancestor was surrounded by blood dragons, but his eyes gleamed with excitement and greed: "If I could devour even a trace of its essence... hehe..."

But he quickly suppressed this crazy thought; in the face of an absolute power disparity, any greed would only lead to death.

Li Yunjing remained silent, doing his best to maintain the stability of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

He saw further than others. Although the Flame God was strong, the source of his power was deeply bound to the "Crimson Flame Realm".

Every time the world's essence is extracted to fight against the demon god, the life force of the "Crimson Flame Realm" is being overdrawn.

The Void Demon God clearly came from an even more vast and terrifying abyss, and its power seemed inexhaustible.

With one side gaining strength and the other losing strength, the defeat of the Flame God is probably only a matter of time.

"Alright! Stop looking, everyone get back to preparations!"

Li Yunjing suddenly looked at everyone and said, "The clash between these two powerful figures will not be resolved for several years!"

"Our main task at present is to defend the other three strongholds and block the attack of the 'Void Demons'!"

"War will not stop just because two powerful forces clash!"

"Everyone has important things to do!"

He concluded by saying, "Besides, we can hardly understand anything from watching a battle of this level. As for getting close to observe? That would be tantamount to suicide!"

Li Yunjing's words were like a wake-up call, instantly jolting everyone out of their shock and confusion.

Yes!

While battles at the Fusion Realm are indeed earth-shattering, they are ultimately on a different level.

For the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm" and even the entire "Tianlan Alliance", the most urgent task is to deal with the approaching and real demonic forces!

Almost as soon as Li Yunjing finished speaking, a piercing alarm sounded throughout the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals"!
"Report!!!"

A Golden Core Realm Patrol Angel, riding a stream of light, hastily landed in front of the reception array platform, knelt on one knee, and said urgently, "Reporting to all the Vice Alliance Leaders!"

"The outer perimeter early warning array has detected a large-scale spatial disturbance!"

"A detachment of demonic forces, numbering over ten thousand, has broken through the outer asteroid belt's restrictions and is hurtling towards the southeastern fortress of my 'Ancient Burial Realm'!"

"Its vanguard is less than 100,000 miles from the boundary barrier!"

One hundred thousand miles!
For the demons who can traverse the starry sky, it's a distance that can be covered in an instant!
All eyes immediately focused on the three vice leaders.

"Just in time!"

Yu Chenzi flicked his whisk, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "Perfect timing to use these to test the strength of the newly built barriers of my 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals'!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor licked his lips, and the blood dragon around him let out an excited low groan: "My blood dragon is thirsting for demon blood!"

Li Yunjing's expression was cold and stern. Without the slightest hesitation, he gave the order in a loud voice, which resounded throughout the entire defense system:

"Order! The defense system of the 'Ancient Burial Realm' is fully activated!"

"First and Second Nascent Soul Battle Divisions, immediately proceed to the Southeast Barrier and construct the first line of defense using the grand formation!"

"Golden Core cultivators, take control of all Star Crossbows and Star-Splitting Towers, and enter maximum combat readiness!"

"All fellow cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage, follow the three of us to the fortress to oversee the battle and be ready to snipe high-ranking demon units at any time!"

"Activate the boundary interference array to slow down the demon race's advance!"

"Order!"

The entire "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" instantly sprang into action, operating at high efficiency like a wound-up war machine.

Streaks of light rose from various mountain peaks and palaces, converging towards the southeast like rivers flowing into the sea.

On the massive city wall, runes lit up one after another, coalescing into a thick curtain of light.

One after another, menacing war machines rose from their hiding places, their cannons aimed at the depths of the starry sky.

Li Yunjing, Yu Chenzi, and the Blood Demon Ancestor transformed into three long rainbows and were the first to arrive at the towering southeastern fortress.

Looking out, one can see that the distant starry sky is no longer pure, and a swirling demonic cloud is spreading at an alarming speed!

Within the demonic clouds, shadowy figures could be seen, forming a mixed legion composed of Shadow Demons, Winged Demons, and Mighty Demons. Although their numbers were far fewer than the main force attacking the "Crimson Flame Realm," their ferocious and chaotic aura was still chilling.

Especially in front of the demonic cloud, several exceptionally tall "Void Predators" were wielding their bladed legs, tearing through space to clear a path for the army.

"Hmph, a mere detachment dares to invade our territory!"

Yu Chenzi snorted coldly and pointed his whisk forward.

"Buzz!"

In the void in front of the barrier, countless mysterious runes lit up instantly, weaving together into a vast net covering tens of thousands of miles—the very interference array!

The demonic cloud crashed into the net, its speed suddenly slowing down, as if it were sinking into a quagmire.

The lower-level monsters let out anxious roars.

"Starry Sky Ballistae, fire in unison!"

With a roar from a Nascent Soul commander, thousands of giant crossbows deployed on the ramparts roared simultaneously!
These ballistae do not fire physical arrows, but rather highly compressed beams of stellar power or destructive energy!
"Chuck! Chuck! Chuck!"

Thousands upon thousands of dazzling or dark beams of light shot into the slowing demonic cloud like a storm!

In an instant, a large area was cleared out of the demonic cloud. Countless shadow demons and winged demons turned to ashes under the beams of light. Several Void Predators that charged at the forefront also had their carapaces shattered by the dense firepower, emitting painful screams.

"Roar……"

In the demon army, a "Flame Demon Overseer" who was clearly the leader roared, wielding a flaming greatsword and directing the demons to disperse their formation. At the same time, he ordered the tough-skinned "Mighty Demons" to stand at the front and withstand the crossbow fire.

"Star Rift Tower, target the Giant Mage Swarm, release!"

Another order was issued.

On the barrier, dozens of tower-like magical artifacts gathered awe-inspiring energy fluctuations at their tops, which then shot out thick beams of light crackling with electric arcs!
"Boom!"

These beams of light landed precisely in the horde of giant demons, triggering a chain of explosions that instantly blasted dozens of giant demons to pieces!

"Humans! Ants!"

Enraged, the Flame Demon Overlord personally charged forward, his massive fiery sword beam tearing through the void and slashing fiercely at the barrier of light!
"You evil beast! Stop being so arrogant!"

A sharp shout rang out; it was none other than the Xuan Gang Sword Master!

He could no longer contain his fighting spirit. He became one with his sword, transforming into a dazzling sword aura that traversed the starry river, and met the fiery sword light head-on!
"Qiang..."

The sword energy clashed with the demonic fire, unleashing a deafening metallic clang!

An energy storm swept out, blowing away all the low-level monsters in the vicinity.

Xuan Gang Sword Master appeared, took a half step back, his face slightly pale, while the Flame Demon Overlord's flames dimmed, clearly having suffered a minor loss.

"A demonic creature at the sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage!"

The Xuan Gang Sword Master's eyes were solemn, but his fighting spirit was even stronger. "Again!"

Just as the Xuan Gang Sword Master was engaged in fierce battle with the Flame Demon Overlord, several strange figures quietly blended into the shadows within the demon army, attempting to bypass the main battlefield and launch a sneak attack on the weak points of the fortifications.

That's the "Demon of the Heart"!
"Humph, what a small trick!"

The Fairy of Emptiness snorted coldly, formed a hand seal, and a barrier as clear and cold as moonlight silently appeared in front of the "Demon Heart Demons".

"puff!"

The "Demon of the Heart" crashed into the Moonlight Barrier as if it had hit an invisible wall, and its figure staggered as it appeared.

"Boom!"

The Nascent Soul cultivators of the "Tianlan Alliance," who had been lying in ambush, immediately swarmed forward, their various magical treasures and spells illuminating and engulfing the few cunning demons.

The battle unfolds across the starry sky beyond the barrier.

The cultivators of the "Tianlan Alliance" relied on the advantages of the formation to unleash fierce long-range firepower and cooperated seamlessly.

Meanwhile, the demons, with their powerful individual strength and fearless charges, continued to assault the defensive line.

Every now and then, demons would break through the barrage of fire and rush to the light barrier to self-destruct, or cultivators would be hit by the demons' strange attacks and fall with screams.

Overall, with the three vice-leaders in charge and a multi-layered defense system in place, this demonic flanking force failed to pose a substantial threat to the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

Li Yunjing remained calm and observed the battle situation without making a move.

His divine sense covered the entire area, constantly alert to the possibility of stronger demons or strange methods appearing.

The Blood Demon Ancestor occasionally made a move, unleashing a blood dragon that would accurately sweep away several powerful demons each time, devouring their essence and blood. His aura seemed to grow slightly stronger with each attack.

Yu Chenzi, on the other hand, focused more on controlling the overall situation. With a light sweep of his whisk, he could fill gaps in the defenses or enhance the power of a certain formation.

About half an hour later, this demon detachment of over ten thousand men, after leaving behind thousands of corpses, finally retreated like a tide amidst the unwilling roar of the Flame Demon Overlord, disappearing into the depths of the dark starry sky.

"Victory!"

On the ramparts, cheers of the cultivators who had survived the ordeal rang out.

They won their first engagement!
Although they only repelled a detachment, it greatly boosted morale and proved the solidity of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm" defense line.

"Clean up the battlefield, repair the formations, and be wary of the demons' return!"

After giving the order, Li Yunjing turned his gaze back to the ongoing battlefield between gods and demons in the distant starry sky.

The energy fluctuations there were still devastating, but it seemed... the aura of the Flame God was irreversibly declining.

"We don't have much time left."

Li Yunjing thought to himself.

"Fellow Daoists, you will temporarily take charge of this place."

"I need to check on the situation in the 'Frost Realm' and the 'Storm Realm'."

He turned to Yu Chenzi and the Blood Demon Ancestor and said in a deep voice, "If the Flame God is defeated, the next target of the Demon Clan's main force will likely be them."

Yu Chenzi nodded: "Fellow Daoist Li, please go with peace of mind. With me and Fellow Daoist Blood Demon here, you will be safe."

"Go quickly and come back quickly; the real battle is yet to come."

Even the Blood Demon Ancestor rarely spoke with a serious expression.

Without saying another word, Li Yunjing flashed and traveled through the internal teleportation array to the interdimensional communication hub.

He must ensure that the other two outposts can be evacuated in time, or... be prepared for a fight to the death on par with the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals".

Li Yunjing's figure disappeared in the light of the teleportation array of the interdimensional communication hub.

The next moment, he found himself in a magnificent hall filled with complex arrays resembling the trajectories of stars.

This is the communication core of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals". Several huge interdimensional communication arrays are emitting stable energy fluctuations, connecting the "Mysterious Ice Realm", "Storm Realm" and "Tianlan Star" headquarters respectively.

Without his prompting, the array masters on duty had already maximized the array's power. Two enormous light screens floated in mid-air, displaying the current scenes of the "Mystic Ice Realm" and "Storm Realm" outposts.

(End of this chapter)