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Chapter 825 Source of Life, Fourth Level of Nascent Soul (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The Realm of Mystic Ice!
Within the light curtain lies an eternally frozen world.

The massive glacier pierced the dim sky like a sharp sword, and the biting wind whipped up countless ice crystals, emitting a mournful howl.

However, this frigid land is no longer peaceful.

The once crystal-clear ice plains are now covered with filthy purplish-black patches, traces left by the corrosive energy of the demon race.

Countless low-level Shadow Demons slid swiftly across the ice like maggots clinging to a bone, their figures twisting and turning in the dim light reflected from the snow and ice, emitting an unsettling hissing sound.

Even more chilling was the sight of enormous "devouring demons" lying on the massive glacier, gnawing at the ancient ice like parasites. Their acidic mucus melted the seemingly indestructible ice, creating huge craters and disrupting the chilling atmosphere of the entire realm.

The defenders of the "Mystic Ice Realm" are resisting by relying on fortresses constructed of ice crystals and pre-set ice formations.

The main force consists of ice-elemental cultivators from the "Tianlan Alliance," whose ice-based techniques are perfectly suited to this place.

A Supreme Elder at the Nascent Soul stage held an Ice Jade Ruyi, drawing upon the chilling energy of heaven and earth to create countless ice shard storms that froze and tore apart swathes of Shadow Demons.

The other cultivators controlled ice puppets and released freezing talismans, engaging in fierce battles with the giant demons attempting to climb the ice walls and the occasional winged demons that swept by.

But the number of demons seems endless, and they appear to be deliberately destroying the core glaciers that support the stability of the realm.

In the light screen, a towering ice peak in the distance collapsed under the fierce attack of several "lava giants," triggering a chain avalanche that nearly buried an outer defense line.

"Vice Alliance Leader Li!"

A True Monarch's voice came from the light screen, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible weariness: "The Demon Clan's offensive is fierce, focusing on destroying the earth's leyline ice core! Our formations have suffered heavy losses, with casualties reaching 20%! Requesting instructions: fight or retreat?"

Li Yunjing frowned.

The environment of the "Mystic Ice Realm" should have been able to restrain the demons, but the demons have clearly changed their strategy, no longer launching direct attacks, but instead turning to destroying the very foundation of the realm.

This method of cutting flesh with a dull knife is actually more troublesome.

"Keep resisting! We must hold out for seven more days!"

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing still issued the order.

Retreating at this point would be going too far.

How can we then protect "Tianlan Star"?
For the sake of the morale of the entire army, we must grit our teeth and persevere, rather than retreat!

Storm Realm.

The scene on the other light screen was even more violent.

This is a planet shrouded in an eternal energy storm, where visible, colorful energy turbulence rages and tears across the heavens and earth like a giant dragon.

Ordinary creatures could not survive here, but at this moment, it has become a paradise for all kinds of strange demons.

Some "devouring demons" capable of absorbing energy appeared and disappeared in the storm. They opened their huge mouths and greedily devoured the violent spiritual energy, causing their bodies to swell continuously.

There is also a type of demonic creature called "Void Jellyfish," which resembles a jellyfish but is transparent and invisible. They are almost integrated with the energy storm, silently approaching the defending positions, and then suddenly extending deadly energy tentacles.

The garrison of "Storm Realm" is mainly composed of disciples from sects such as "Shenxiao Daozong" who are skilled in thunder magic and formations.

They relied on array nodes built on floating mountains for defense.

Lightning and storm intertwined, and the array's light flickered uncertainly amidst the turbulent energy flow.

Qin Jiuxiao of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was surrounded by thick purple lightning. He held a lightning seal, and each strike could clear out a section of low-level demons.

However, the defenders were quite passive in the face of the elusive "Void Jellyfish" and the "Gold-Eating Demon" that specialized in destroying the array base.

Fortunately, nine Nascent Soul experts from other sects arrived to provide support, which ensured the stability of the battle line.

Switching the perspective of the light screen reveals that an important array node has been pierced by several "Gold-Eating Demons." Although the defenders cleared them in time, the node was damaged, causing the defensive light screen in a large area to become thinner.

"Vice Alliance Leader!"

The voice of the Storm Realm's guardian came through the roar of the storm: "The demons are using the environment to launch unpredictable attacks! The array base is severely damaged, and maintaining the array is becoming increasingly difficult! If this continues, it may be unsustainable!"

The situation is not optimistic.

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, his gaze sharp.

He issued the final order in a deep voice: "Hold out for seven days!"

"This bought precious time for the deployment of defenses in the 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals'!"

"Activate the 'tiered evacuation' plan in seven days!"

"Abandon the outer positions, concentrate our forces, and rely on the core teleportation array to evacuate in batches!"

"Prioritize the evacuation of the wounded, formation masters, and vital supplies!"

"Evacuation order and route, proceed according to the predetermined plan!"

"The rearguard must rely on the remaining formations to hold off the enemy for half a day, creating time for the main force to withdraw!"

"Final destination: 'The Ancient Realm of Burial Immortals'!"

"Remember, if you lose land but save people, you will save both people and land!"

"What I want to see is a team that retains its fighting strength, not heroic souls who die with the position!"

"This is an order!"

His voice carried an unquestionable decisiveness.

Within the light screen, Qin Jiuxiao solemnly accepted the order: "I will obey the Vice Alliance Leader's command!"

After issuing the order, Li Yunjing immediately contacted the headquarters of "Tianlan Star" again.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader and all the Vice Alliance Leaders, the 'Crimson Flame Realm' has been lost. The Flame God is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the Demon Lord, and the outcome is likely to be dire."

"The 'Mysterious Ice Realm' and the 'Storm Realm' have also been under fierce attack. I have ordered the garrison of the two realms to withdraw to the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm' in stages in seven days."

"At this point, three of the four outer outposts have been lost. The main force of the Demonic Calamity will soon be at the heart of the 'Burial Immortal Ancient Realm' and the 'Tianlan Star Region'!"

"Headquarters, please activate the final defense plan immediately and mobilize all forces!"

"The final battle is about to begin!"

After doing all this, Li Yunjing finally breathed a slight sigh of relief, but his mood remained heavy.

He turned around, his gaze seemingly piercing through the main hall, looking once again toward the "Crimson Flame Realm".

The collision of laws there seemed to have reached a peak, and an indescribable aura of tragedy and destruction could be vaguely sensed even across the endless starry sky.

After Li Yunjing issued a series of orders concerning the survival of both realms and the fate of billions of lives, the hall returned to silence, with only the low hum of the interdimensional communication array in operation.

However, the turmoil in his heart was like a raging storm, difficult to quell.

The carnage of the Crimson Flame Realm, the tragic heroism of the Flame God, the precarious state of the two outposts, and the impending invasion of the main demonic force...

All of this felt like invisible mountains weighing on his heart.

As the vice leader of the "Tianlan Alliance" and one of the key figures in the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm," he knew better than anyone what he was about to face.

An individual's strength may be insignificant, but every bit of increase brings a greater chance of success and a glimmer of hope.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, and his eyes regained their firmness and sharpness.

It's time; we can't wait any longer.

He waved his hand to dismiss the disciples on duty in the hall, leaving only a few core array masters whom he absolutely trusted to maintain the operation of the array.

Immediately, he flashed into a secluded quiet room deep within the main hall.

This place is equipped with the strongest spirit-gathering and protective formations, and it is where he usually secludes himself to break through bottlenecks.

Sitting cross-legged on a futon in the center of the quiet room, Li Yunjing flipped his hand, and a jade bottle carved entirely from ten-thousand-year-old warm jade appeared in his palm.

The jade bottle, no bigger than the palm of your hand, exudes an intense, pervasive life force. A faint green glow even flows across its surface, as if it contains an ocean of life within.

This is the rare treasure of heaven and earth that he obtained after risking his life in an ancient ruin in his early years, the "Fountain of Life"!
This is not real spring water!
It is a liquid essence formed from the purest life essence in the world, and a single drop is enough to heal flesh and bones and revive the dead!

For cultivators, it is an unparalleled sacred item for breaking through bottlenecks and nourishing the nascent soul.

He usually treasured it and was reluctant to use it easily.

Now, however, the time has come when it is absolutely necessary to use it.

"Half... should be enough."

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He uncorked the bottle, and instantly, an indescribable fresh scent filled the entire quiet room. Just one breath made one feel as if every pore on their body opened up, and their magical power flowed more smoothly.

"Gudong! Gudong!"

Without hesitation, he tilted the jade bottle, and drank about half of the "source of life," which was a dreamlike emerald green and as thick as honey, in one gulp!

"boom……"

The "life source" that is almost like a small stream entering your stomach is not the gentle nourishment you might imagine, but rather like a spark thrown into a calm pan of oil, instantly igniting it!

An unimaginably vast amount of pure life energy, like a flood bursting its banks, exploded within his body!

This energy was not a violent destructive force, but rather full of boundless vitality and life. However, because it was too vast and concentrated, it instantly overwhelmed the limits of Li Yunjing's meridians!

"what……"

Even with Li Yunjing's peak Nascent Soul Stage 3 cultivation and unwavering will, he couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

His skin instantly turned bright red, and his meridians felt as if countless small snakes were writhing and swelling throughout his body, causing excruciating, tearing pain.

Within his dantian, the three-inch nascent soul, identical in appearance to his own and sitting cross-legged, shone even brighter, like a bottomless pit, frantically devouring the surging torrent of life.

The nascent soul solidified and expanded at a speed visible to the naked eye, and even clearer and more profound natural Dao patterns began to appear on its surface.

But at the same time, the nascent soul was also under tremendous pressure, as if it might be burst by this enormous energy at any moment!
"Concentrate your mind and calm your spirit, guiding it back to its origin!"

Li Yunjing held fast to the last bit of clarity in his mind, enduring inhuman pain, and began to circulate the fourth level of the mantra of his main cultivation technique, "Shenxiao Dao".

This was a hurdle he had already thoroughly understood, and was only waiting to accumulate enough energy to break through.

The circulation of the technique was like opening a dominant channel for the raging torrent of energy.

The pure life energy was rapidly refined, with a portion of it merging into his limbs and bones, strengthening his physical body and repairing the meridians damaged by the energy impact.

A larger portion, like rivers flowing into the sea, surged into the dantian and was greedily absorbed by the nascent soul.

The leap from the third to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul realm is a qualitative leap, signifying that the Nascent Soul is moving from "initial formation" to "stability"!
It will be able to bear and mobilize a larger amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and its divine sense will also be greatly expanded.

At this moment, Li Yunjing's nascent soul is undergoing this profound transformation under the nourishment of the source of life.

At the center of the nascent soul's brow, a point of spiritual light grew brighter and brighter, signifying the strengthening of the divine consciousness's origin.

The nascent soul's hands began to unconsciously form complex hand seals, drawing upon the vast spiritual energy gathered in the meditation room to create a vortex of spiritual energy centered on him.

Time passes little by little...

Outside the meditation room, the array masters responsible for protecting the formation could clearly feel that the energy fluctuations inside the meditation room rose and fell like the tides, sometimes as violent as thunder, and sometimes as gentle as water.

A chilling pressure emanated from the area, causing several Golden Core Realm array masters to break out in a cold sweat and feel immense awe.

One day, two days, three days...

On the fifth day, the energy fluctuations in the quiet room reached a peak!
"Om..."

A soft murmur, seemingly emanating from the depths of the soul, rang out.

Above the quiet room, a faint purple flash of lightning even appeared and disappeared, a strange phenomenon caused by the characteristics of the "Divine Firmament Path" technique.

In the quiet room, Li Yunjing suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze blazing with a sharp light, like two tangible bolts of lightning that pierced through the air in front of him, creating subtle ripples.

His surging aura gradually subsided like a tide, eventually stabilizing at a new level that was far more powerful than before!

Fourth level of the Nascent Soul Realm!

Become!

Looking inward, he saw that the nascent soul in his dantian had grown to four inches tall, its entire body crystal clear, as if cast from glass, radiating a powerful surge of magical energy and a rich aura of life.

Li Yunjing: Head of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, owner of the Xingyue Trading Company, head of the Expeditionary Force, and deputy leader of the Tianlan Alliance.

[Cultivation Level: Fourth Level of Nascent Soul Realm]

[Spiritual Roots: High-Grade Heavenly Five Elements Spiritual Root, High-Grade Heavenly Thunder Spiritual Root]

[Divine Body: Thunder Divine Body (First Level of Divine Transformation)]

[Divine Sense: Spiritual Manifestation (Radiating over 420 miles) Comparable to the First Level of the Nascent Soul Realm]

[Magic Power: All the power of various laws is at least at the half-step Nascent Soul level, among which the power of thunder is almost comparable to the second level of Nascent Soul]

[Spirit Stones: 4900 top-grade spirit stones, 8320 million high-grade spirit stones]

[Medicinal Pills: 15 "Ten Thousand Poisons Life-Snatching Pills", 3 "Nine Heavens Thunder Essence Pills", 3 "Mysterious Essence Gathering Spirit Pills", 8 "Nine-Turn Mysterious Yin Pills"]

[Talismans: 7 Exorcism Talismans, 5 Protection Talismans, 2 Escape Talismans, 5 Five Elements Divine Thunder Talismans, 28 Six Ding Six Jia Talismans, 4th-Tier Low-Grade Jade Brush and Mountain and River Grinding Stone, 1 Substitute Death Talisman]

[Formations: Mid-grade fourth-tier "Immortal Clouds and Misty Clouds Formation", Quasi-Immortal Formation "Nine Heavens Clouds and Thunder Formation", "Six Ding Six Jia Twelve Star Palaces Grand Formation", "Seven Star Dao Canon", Immortal Formation "Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Formation"]

[Magic Items: Tier 4 Superior "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword", "Swift Wind Boots", "Five Dragon Wheels", "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal", "Five Poison Divine Needles", "Ten Thousand Poison Banner", Tier 4 Supreme "Ten Thousand Paths Glazed Furnace"; Tier 5 Superior "Yin Yang Treasure Mirror", Tier 5 Mid-Grade "Purple Gold Gourd", Tier 5 Low-Grade "Myriad Manifestations Lotus Lamp", Tier 4 Mid-Grade "Heavenly Net", Mysterious Thunder Origin "Thunder Divine Mace", Tier 4 Superior "Mysterious Heavenly Compass", Tier 4 Supreme "Dragon and Phoenix Yin Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant", Tier 4 Superior "Star Essence Bottle", Tier 5 Supreme "Bronze Ancient Bell", Tier 4 Mid-Supreme "Sky Patrol Ship", Ancient Fragmented Immortal Artifact "Tortoise Shell", "Star Constellation Robe" Quasi-Immortal Artifact, Immortal Artifact "Ten Thousand Demon Tower"]

[Cultivation Techniques: Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture, Way of Sacrifice, Way of Death, Heavenly Poison Scripture, Fifth-Order Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture, Starfall Secret Manual, Profound Yin True Explanation, Four Symbols True Scripture, Fifth-Order Dragon Emperor Scripture, Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs True Scripture]

[Spells: Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Fist, Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist, Great Zhou Tian Star Technique, Three Heads and Six Arms Great Divine Power, Samadhi True Fire, "Creation Divine Eye"]

Materials: "Fountain of Life", 3 Tier 4 "Dao Seed Beads", and fragments of the Three Lives Stone

[Puppets: 28 low-grade Tier 4 "Puppet Mechanical Beasts"]

[Tokens: Divine Firmament Token, Meteor Token]

[Secondary Positions: Fourth-Tier Advanced Talisman Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Peak Array Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Advanced Weapon Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Intermediate Puppet Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Intermediate Alchemy Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Intermediate Celestial Mystery Grandmaster]

[Industries: Zixiao Cloud Palace, Qiwu Mountain Villa, Chaos Palace, Xingyue Trading Company]

[Spirit Beast: Little Yellow Peregrine Falcon (Golden Core Realm, Fourth Level)]

[Spiritual Plants: Blood Bodhi Tree, Five-Colored Flower]

Li Yunjing slowly rose to his feet, and an invisible energy flowed within the quiet room.

He gently clenched his fist, feeling the surging, boundless magical power within his body. A powerful sense of "power arises from the heart, and the power follows the thought" arose spontaneously within him.

His sea of ​​consciousness transformed into a vast ocean of thunder, with purplish-gold thunderous true essence surging and roaring, its inherent law of destruction and vitality becoming even more intense. The power of heaven and earth thunder summoned by the "Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist" could increase by at least 30%!
The power of various laws rose accordingly, especially the power of thunder, which was already well-known. When it was unleashed at full power, it was enough to threaten a cultivator at the second level of the Nascent Soul stage.

The immense vitality of the "Fountain of Life" is not only used for breakthroughs, but also dispersed into every part of the body.

His bones faintly gleamed with a jade-like luster, his meridians were widened and strengthened several times over, and his blood and qi surged like the Yangtze River.

Even without relying on magical protection, it would be difficult to sustain the slightest injury from a spell attack by an ordinary Nascent Soul Ninth Level cultivator using only their physical body.

This is crucial for survival in the chaos of battle.

This breakthrough also nearly doubled the speed at which I could perceive and absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The spiritual energy in the quiet room was almost completely drained the moment he stood up, creating a brief vacuum before the spiritual energy from the outside quickly replenished it.

"We've finally taken another step forward."

Li Yunjing walked to the water mirror on one side of the quiet room. Although his appearance in the mirror had not changed much, his eyes shone with inner light as they opened and closed, and he had an imposing and dignified air when he looked around.

His aura was perfectly integrated, becoming more in harmony with heaven and earth.

This is a natural sublimation of life level after the elevation of one's realm.

"Indeed, each realm is a new world."

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, a faint smile finally curving his lips.

He carefully experienced the changes within himself, especially his perception of the "Thunder Divine Mace," this primordial treasure, became clearer and deeper, as if he could mobilize its deeper power.

The "Creation Divine Eye" felt easier to operate, and within its field of vision, it could see more subtle flow patterns of energy in the universe.

Confidence stems from a genuine improvement in strength.

Although he was still insignificant in the face of the main force of the demon race, or even the possible fusion realm demon gods, at least he now had stronger resources to maneuver, to plan, and to fight for a sliver of hope in the upcoming bloody battle!
At least when facing beings at the Nascent Soul stage, Li Yunjing no longer needed to exert all his strength as before.

He stepped out of the quiet room, and his figure appeared on the wall.

Yu Chenzi and Blood Demon Ancestor turned their gazes to him almost simultaneously, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li, on your progress in cultivation. It seems you have gained a lot from this seclusion."

Yu Chenzi stroked his beard and smiled. He could sense the qualitative change in Li Yunjing's aura, and the hidden thunderous Dao charm was even more pure and fierce.

"To have such a grand presence at the fourth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, Fellow Daoist Li's 'Divine Firmament Dao' truly lives up to its reputation."

The Blood Demon Ancestor chuckled, a blood dragon circling around him, its expression inquiring: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Li will be able to contribute more in the upcoming tough battle."

"I've gained some results; I just hope to slay a few more demons."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly to the two of them: "Fellow Daoists, how is the situation now?"

"Ember God... I'm afraid he won't last much longer."

When the battle was mentioned, Yu Chenzi's expression turned serious again. He pointed to the area in the depths of the starry sky where the collision of laws was still ongoing but had clearly weakened: "His aura is rapidly declining, while the will of that demon god is still strong, even... more violent."

"Most of the scouts sent out were lost, and only sporadic information was returned."

"The main force of the Demon Race has not been fully committed to the 'Crimson Flame Realm' battlefield. It seems they are waiting for the Flame God to fall completely, or... they are on guard against something."

The Blood Demon Ancestor added, "But one thing is certain: once the 'Crimson Flame Realm' falls completely, their forces will be aimed directly at us."

Li Yunjing nodded silently, which was consistent with his previous judgment.

"The evacuation orders for the 'Mystic Ice Realm' and the 'Storm Realm' have been issued. They will begin their phased evacuation in two days."

He looked at the cultivators standing guard outside the barrier and the distant starry sky faintly eroded by demonic energy, and said in a deep voice: "We must ensure that the defense line of the 'Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals' is as solid as a rock before that, and help them return safely."

"It's natural."

"The array nodes have been repeatedly inspected and reinforced, and the stored spirit stones and talismans have been distributed."

Yu Chenzi lightly swept his whisk, "We await the arrival of the demons."

"Boom!!!"

Just as the three vice leaders were exchanging words, a spatial tremor far more intense and profound than any before, like an invisible tsunami, suddenly swept in from the direction of the "Crimson Flame Realm"!
The entire defensive light barrier of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" emitted a piercing, agonizing groan, its light flickering wildly, and countless runes flickering on and off, as if it were about to collapse at any moment!
All cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, felt their hearts clench at this moment, and a sense of great terror and destruction surged from the depths of their souls!
Then, to everyone's astonishment, the dark red patch in the distant star field, representing the ultimate radiance of the Flame God and the origin of the "Crimson Flame Realm," flickered one last time, like a candle in the wind, and then...

Completely extinguished!

That starry sky was plunged into a deathly, absolute darkness!

Even the starlight was swallowed up!
Only that terrifying will belonging to the Void Demon God, filled with chaos and destruction, expanded and spread unchecked like a victor's declaration, announcing the end of a world and the fall of a combined ancient god!

"The Crimson Flame Realm... is finished."

Someone whispered something in a dry voice.

An indescribable sense of sorrow and heaviness weighed on everyone's heart.

Although it was expected, the impact of witnessing the annihilation of a world and the fall of an ancient deity was still immense when the moment actually arrived.

"Roar!"

"Ouch!"

“Hiss…”

Almost at the same time that the aura of the Flame God disappeared, the demonic energy in the outer star field of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," which was originally relatively calm, surged violently as if boiling!
The roars of countless monsters converged into a destructive wave, coming from all directions!

Visible to the naked eye, several torrents of demons, far larger than the previous flanking forces, surged toward the "Ancient Burial Realm" from different directions, like a frenzied swarm of sharks that had smelled blood!
One of the main forces came straight from the direction of the "Crimson Flame Realm", carrying the ferocious power that had just destroyed a world. Within the demonic clouds, the outline of the distorted and enormous body of the Void Demon God who had just fought a great battle with the Flame God could be vaguely seen!

He did not personally take action, but the pressure he exuded caused the defensive light barrier of the entire "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" to distort violently!

"Finally...it's here!"

Li Yunjing's eyes were as cold as knives, and fine purple electric snakes began to crawl around his body.

"All troops! Prepare for battle!"

Yu Chenzi's voice was like a resounding bell, echoing throughout the entire realm and instantly dispelling the gloom in the hearts of some cultivators.

"Activate the core of the 'Zhou Tian Xing Chen Grand Array'!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor roared, and together with Yu Chenzi and Li Yunjing, they poured their immense magical power into the core array eye of the barrier beneath their feet!

"Boom!"

The entire "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" was shaken!
From the depths of "Meteor Cliff" all the way to the boundary barrier, countless previously hidden runes lit up like stars, intertwining and connecting, eventually forming a huge immortal array diagram that spanned the void and covered the entire "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm"!

Within the illustrations, there were roaring thunder dragons, flowing star rivers, and the ebb and flow of yin and yang energies, radiating a magnificent immortal power that barely withstood the terrifying pressure emanating from that void demon god!
Immediately afterwards, arrays were activated throughout the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," and the entire realm was enveloped in a dazzling array of colors, making it impossible to see what was inside.

Countless demons that charged towards the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" turned to ashes under various lights.

"boom!!!"

The "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Grand Array" was the first to unleash its power!
Above the barrier, 365 main array eyes correspond to the stars in the sky, drawing upon the power of the void stars to transform into countless dazzling starlight pillars, like javelins thrown by the gods, piercing fiercely into the surging demonic tide!
Each beam of starlight that falls can clear out all the demons within a hundred miles. Whether it is the tough and thick-skinned "Giant Demon" or the eerie and invisible "Shadow Demon", they are all reduced to ashes under the pure and righteous power of the stars!

Immediately following, the "Nine Heavens Cloud Movement Wind and Thunder Formation" was activated!
Above the realm, winds rose and clouds surged, thick thunderclouds instantly condensed, and purple lightning poured down like a waterfall, exploding into countless thunderstorms among the demon horde. Electric snakes danced wildly, turning large areas into a thunderous inferno, specifically designed to suppress those "Flame Demons" and "Winged Demons" with deep demonic energy.

The "Six Ding, Six Jia, Twelve Star Palaces Grand Formation" manifested golden-armored divine generals and phantom star officials. They wielded divine weapons, formed a battle formation, and took the initiative to break out of the light barrier to engage in fierce combat with the high-level demons charging at the forefront. Amidst the flashing blades and roaring spells, they held off the demon vanguard's assault.

……

In an instant, the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" seemed to transform into a giant star beast covered in spikes, unleashing astonishing defensive and counter-attack power!

The first wave of the demonic tide was abruptly halted thousands of miles outside the barrier, unable to advance an inch!
"kill!"

The monks on the ramparts were greatly encouraged!
Under the command of their respective leaders, crossbows roared, flying swords flew like locusts, and all kinds of powerful talismans and magical artifacts showered down on the demon horde without restraint.

The Xuan Gang Sword Master's sword light split into countless forms, weaving through the demonic tide like a dragon, specifically targeting and killing the "Gold-Eating Demons" and "Deceptive Heart Demons" who attempted to destroy the array's foundation.

The ethereal fairy used illusion magic to create the illusion of infighting among the demons.

The Thousand Machine Elder controlled hundreds of high-level "puppet mechanical beasts," forming a solid line to resist the onslaught of the Giant Demon.

Yu Chenzi orchestrated the operation from the center, and with each wave of his whisk, a section of the array on the verge of collapse was repaired.

The Blood Demon Ancestor was even more direct. His blood dragon, under the cover of the immortal array, specifically devoured lone or injured demon leaders, displaying its ferocious power.

Li Yunjing did not participate in the actual fighting; he stood firm at the main barrier, his divine sense fully deployed, covering the entire battlefield.

The "Creation Eye" operates at its maximum, discerning subtle changes in the flow of demonic energy and the strength of energy nodes.

"On the left wing, in the Xun position, the output of stellar power has increased by 30%, and three 'Void Predators' are attempting to tear through space!"

"The right flank, the Kan position, has weak lightning magic coverage; replenish with the 'Five Elements Divine Thunder Talisman'!"

"Ahead, a large 'Corrosive Spore Nest' is gathering, preparing to release corrosive spores. 'Meteor Cannon' ready!"

His instructions were instantly transmitted to the array's key points and the commanders through his divine sense.

The demons' first wave of frenzied attacks, which lasted for several hours, left behind countless demon corpses across the mountains and plains, but failed to truly shake the foundation of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," and the offensive had to be temporarily halted.

Deep within the demonic clouds, the will of the Void Demon God coldly watched all of this.

He was completely indifferent to the loss of lower-level monsters.

In the brief lull of the offensive, that terrifying will flickered.

Instantly, the demonic clouds surged, and several auras far more powerful than any demon before them shone like lighthouses in the darkness!
Five different-shaped demons, but all exuding a powerful aura, slowly emerged from the demonic clouds!
The leader was a "Void Predator Lord" whose size had shrunk countless times, but whose aura was more refined and profound. Its pair of bladed feet gleamed with a cold light that could tear through space.

Beside him was a "Dark Flame Demon Lord" whose entire body was made of lava and dark energy, wielding a giant sword burning with black flames.

There is also the "Thousand Illusion Demon Lord," whose figure is elusive and resembles an aggregate of countless shadows; the "Skeleton Tyrant," whose back is covered in heavy bone armor and resembles a mobile fortress; and the "Mind-Bewitching Demon Mother," which has countless compound eyes and emits chaotic mental fluctuations!
These five demon lords are the true offensive force of the demon army!
"Finally, they've sent out someone who looks decent."

The Blood Demon Ancestor licked his lips, his eyes gleaming even brighter with bloodlust. The blood dragon beside him let out an excited low growl, clearly craving these five lord-level "blood prey."

The fundamental reason why the Blood Demon Ancestor was willing to help the "Tianlan Alliance" instead of choosing to join the Demon Clan was that he harbored murderous intentions towards these powerful beings!
Taking advantage of the continuous battles, he devoured powerful demon experts one by one, initiated a second evolution, and attempted to break through to the Void Return stage!

That's his real purpose!
As for the failure?
In the eyes of the Blood Demon Ancestor, the worst that could happen was that he could just run away.

The world is vast, where can't one find a place to settle down?
Once you break through to the Void Returning Realm, even if you don't immediately ascend to heaven, you can rebuild your foundation even if you go to other star regions!
He was not pessimistic at all, nor did he have any intention of sharing life or death with "Tianlan Star".

"We can't let them get close to the fortifications!"

Yu Chenzi's expression was solemn. "A battle between late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators could damage the array's foundation with its aftershocks! We must stop them outside!"

"I'm going to go and see those guys playing with fire over there!"

With a long roar, the Xuan Gang Sword Master transformed into a dazzling sword rainbow and charged straight out of the light barrier, heading straight for the "Dark Flame Demon Lord" whose aura was the most explosive!
"Give me that skeleton!"

The Thousand Machine Elder snorted coldly, and the mechanical behemoth beneath his feet roared, leading dozens of puppets to meet the "Skeleton Tyrant".

"Hehe, those shadows look quite interesting."

The ethereal fairy chuckled softly, her figure rippling like water before vanishing from the spot. The next moment, countless phantoms appeared around the "Thousand Illusion Demon Lord," entangling him.

"Leave that mind-corrupting monster to me."

A Nascent Soul True Monarch, skilled in spiritual attacks, spoke in a deep voice, summoning a string of prayer beads, which cast a clear light upon the "Bewitching Demon Mother."

Finally, only the "Void Predator Lord," with the most ferocious aura and expertise in spatial cutting, remained.

Li Yunjing exchanged a glance with Yu Chenzi and the Blood Demon Ancestor.

"This beast is extremely fast and its attacks are unpredictable. We need to use swift and decisive measures to defeat it quickly, lest it destroy the great formation."

Yu Chenzi said quickly.

"Hehe, my blood dragon is just the perfect counter to it!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor was eager to try.

Before the Blood Demon Ancestor could finish speaking, the Blood Dragon beside him let out a deafening roar, its massive body transforming into a blood shadow that tore through the void and pounced straight at the "Void Predator Lord"!
The lord let out a sharp screech, and his pair of sword-wielding feet crossed and slashed out, two pitch-black dimensional slashes silently meeting the blood dragon!
"Hey!"

The blood dragon neither dodged nor evaded; its claws surged with crimson light, forcefully shattering the dimensional slash. However, two deep wounds remained on its claws, from which thick blood flowed.

However, the blood did not drip down; instead, it writhed like a living thing, repairing the wound, and the blood dragon's aura became even more ferocious!
"You beast! I'll devour you!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor let out a strange laugh, formed hand seals, and his body was surrounded by a sea of ​​blood that churned into countless blood-red chains, which wrapped around the "Void Predator Lord" from all directions, sealing off its escape space.

At the same time, Yu Chenzi waved his whisk, and a hazy celestial light from the Xuanmen Sect arrived first, like an invisible barrier, interfering with the spatial stability around the lord and greatly reducing his renowned spatial traversal ability.

Li Yunjing did not rush to make a move. The light of his "Creation God Eyes" flowed in his eyes as he calmly observed the energy circulation and law fluctuations of this lord.

He discovered that this monster's use of spatial laws was extremely sophisticated; its slashes with its blades and feet were not simply force, but rather triggered subtle spatial ruptures, resulting in astonishing power.

"The weakness lies... at the junction of its third pair of bony wings on its back!"

A glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes as he instantly spotted a point where the flow of energy was relatively sluggish.

That place appears to be one of the core areas for manipulating its spatial power!

Without further hesitation, he teleported into the universe, his fingers forming a sword, and the immense thunderous true essence within his body erupted!
"Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist! Pierce the Void!"

A purplish-gold lightning bolt, condensed to its extreme and only as thick as an arm, seemed to traverse the distance of space, ignoring the blood-red chains of the Blood Demon Ancestor and the immortal light barrier of Yu Chenzi, and struck the bone wing connection point with perfect precision!

"puff!"

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a soft sound, like glass shattering.

The "Void Predator Lord" let out an extremely shrill scream, its massive body trembled violently, the pair of bone wings on its back dimmed instantly, and the smooth spatial power flowing around its body became obviously disordered and sluggish!

"good chance!"

Both Blood Demon Ancestor and Yu Chenzi are seasoned veterans; how could they possibly miss such a golden opportunity?
"Blood Sea Devours the Heavens!"

The Blood Demon Ancestor roared, and the countless blood chains suddenly contracted, like giant pythons coiling around the lord's body, tightly binding him. Taking advantage of this, the Blood Dragon opened its huge mouth and bit down hard on his head!

"Stabilizing Primordial Immortal Light!"

Yu Chenzi pointed with his whisk, and an even more solid beam of immortal light descended, like shackles, further suppressing its demonic energy circulation and spatial abilities!
Kill it while it's sick!
The perfect teamwork of the three Nascent Soul level experts instantly cornered this powerful demon lord!
"Hiss... Roar!!"

The lord roared in resentment, struggling desperately, his sword and feet flailing wildly, tearing apart parts of the blood chains, and even severing one of the blood dragon's claws, but ultimately he could not break free from the full suppression of the two top experts.

"ended."

Li Yunjing remained expressionless and raised his hand again. This time, he drew upon a trace of the original demonic energy of the "Ten Thousand Demon Tower," which, mixed with the supremely yang and powerful lightning energy, transformed into a strange gray-purple lightning spear!
"Kill the devil!"

The lightning spear pierced the air silently, yet carried a terrifying aura capable of annihilating all laws, instantly penetrating the lord's chest!

"boom!"

The lord's body stiffened abruptly, then exploded from within, turning into countless fragments of demonic energy that were eventually purified by the Blood Demon Ancestor's sea of ​​blood and Yu Chenzi's immortal light!
A powerful demon lord, comparable to a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, has fallen!
The whole process may seem long, but it actually happens in the blink of an eye.

The battles in the other four locations have only just begun to reach their climax!
The Xuan Gang Sword Master clashed with the Dark Flame Demon Lord, causing the starry sky to tremble; the Thousand Machine Elder's puppet army collided with the Skeleton Tyrant, creating a sky full of sparks; the Illusion Fairy and the Thousand Illusion Demon Lord's illusionary duel was unpredictable; and the mental battle between the powerful True Lord and the Bewitching Demon Mother was extremely dangerous.

The swift victory achieved by Li Yunjing and his two companions greatly boosted morale!
(End of this chapter)