Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 832 Homeland Operations, Naval Gunfire Exchange (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Li Yunjing transformed into lightning, tearing through the sky and returning to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" at top speed.

He descended directly to the "Divine Firmament Hall" at the core of the sect, and without pausing, immediately rang the "Nine Heavens Gathering Immortal Bell" that gathered all the sect's high-ranking members!
"Boom...boom...boom..."

The distant yet urgent bell tolls instantly resounded across the seventy-two main peaks. All the remaining Supreme Elders, Elders, and true disciples, whether in seclusion or handling affairs, changed their expressions upon hearing the sound and transformed into streaks of light without hesitation, rushing towards the "Divine Firmament Palace".

A moment later, the atmosphere inside the "Divine Firmament Hall" became solemn.

Led by the Supreme Elder Xiao Anran, the core high-ranking members of the sect, including the peak masters of each peak and the inner sect elders, all gathered here.

All eyes were focused on Li Yunjing, who had just returned and whose breathing had not yet fully calmed down.

"Your Excellency, what is the situation at the front?"

One of the more impatient elders couldn't help but ask.

Battle reports from the front lines were steadily being transmitted back to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," but who knows more detailed information about the battle reports than those who experienced them firsthand?
Especially since Li Yunjing was the vice leader of the "Tianlan Alliance," there was almost nothing that was kept from him, and he knew the whole truth.

Those who remained behind naturally wanted to get the most accurate information from Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over every familiar face present. His voice was deep and resonant as he succinctly informed everyone of the collapse of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm," the allied forces' disastrous retreat, and the final decision to retreat to "Tianlan Star" to build the last line of defense.

The hall erupted in uproar. Although they were somewhat prepared, the news that the front line barrier had been completely lost and that the demon army was about to reach their homeland still put everyone under immense pressure.

"quiet!"

The Supreme Elder Xiao said in a deep voice, his eyes sharp as an eagle, "Now that the Sect Leader has returned, he must have made a decision! We will simply follow his orders!"

The hall quickly fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned back to Li Yunjing, awaiting his command.

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, and without further ado, issued the order:
"Elder Xiao, heed my command!"

"exist!"

Xiao Anran stepped forward and bowed in response.

"From this moment forward, you will be fully responsible for organizing all remaining disciples, deacons, and elders to execute the 'Divine Firmament Contraction Order'!"

Li Yunjing's voice carried an undeniable decisiveness, "Abandon all the surrounding spirit fields, mines, and villas! Concentrate all manpower and resources within the area of ​​the sect's seventy-two main peaks!"

"Take all the resources you can carry, and destroy what you can't on the spot. We will never give them to the enemy!"

"Yes! I obey!"

Xiao Anran did not hesitate at all. A trace of regret flashed in his eyes, but more so, he was resolute.

It is certainly heartbreaking to see the sect's foundation destroyed in an instant, but its survival is the fundamental goal.

It should be noted that even the resources in the peripheral areas would be enough to sustain many top-tier sects for hundreds of years in the cultivation world.

These are all treasures!
Now, there's no way to keep it.

"Heavenly Medicine Peak, Heavenly Craft Hall, and Myriad Talisman Peak, heed my command!"

Li Yunjing looked around and continued to issue orders.

"exist!"

The three hall masters and the peak master responded in unison.

"Open all the sect's treasure vaults!"

"Remove all contribution restrictions!"

Li Yunjing's voice was resolute: "All stockpiled spirit stones, spirit herbs, ores, finished pills, magic weapons, and talismans shall be allocated according to the highest wartime priority, and all resources shall be devoted to the maintenance and strengthening of the 'Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Array' and the disciples' combat readiness needs!"

"I want to see every inch of the seventy-two peaks bathed in the most brilliant light of the immortal array before the demons arrive!"

"I will obey the sect leader's decree!"

The three hall masters responded loudly, their eyes burning with fervor.

They poured all their accumulated resources into this final battle!
"Peak Masters, heed my command!"

"We are here!"

Everyone responded in unison.

"Return to the main peak and immediately organize the disciples to construct defensive nodes within the peak, connecting them to the main array eye, according to the pre-rehearsed plan!"

"I urge my disciples to make the most of the remaining time to cultivate and refine their battle formations!"

"I want every mountain peak to become a fortress to nail down the demons!"

Li Yunjing continued to give orders.

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

The peak masters responded with a resounding roar, their killing intent palpable.

Commands were swiftly received, and the entire massive machine of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" began to operate at an unprecedented efficiency.

In the sky, countless streaks of light darted through the air. Under the command of the Supreme Elder, the disciples reluctantly abandoned the peripheral base they had cultivated for countless years, transporting boxes of spirit stones, bundles of spirit herbs, and pieces of rare minerals back to the main peak.

On the seventy-two main peaks, array masters were busy, pouring massive amounts of resources into each array eye.

High-grade and top-grade spirit stones that are usually too precious to use are being embedded into the core slots as if they were free.

The light curtain of the "Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Array" that shrouded the "Divine Firmament Mountain Range" shone with unprecedented brightness, with lightning intertwining, Dao patterns emerging, and exuding a majestic heavenly might that made people's hearts tremble.

Li Yunjing then took out the three treasures he brought from the "Guanghan Palace".

He solemnly handed the "Taiyin Boundary-Stabilizing Talisman" to Xiao Anran: "Elder Xiao, this talisman is crucial to the stability of the final defense line. You are to keep it safe and activate it at my command in the most critical moment!"

"My subordinate understands!"

Xiao Anran accepted the talisman with both hands, feeling the vast and tranquil power within it, his expression solemn.

Next, Li Yunjing took out the drop of "Nine Heavens Ice Soul Cold Marrow" and handed it to a Supreme Elder in charge of the "Seven Star Palace": "Integrate this into the nodes of the 'Mysterious Ice Thunder Array' to enhance its ability to purify and freeze demonic energy!"

"Leader!"

Finally, he took the seemingly ordinary "laurel branch" and arrived at the core hub of the immortal array deep within the "Divine Firmament Palace".

Before a massive pool of thunder that constantly spews forth lightning.

He carefully placed the "laurel branch" on the oldest "Divine Thunder Seal of the Capital" in the center of the Thunder Pool.

"Om..."

The moment the laurel branch touched the talisman, it was not destroyed by the raging lightning, but instead emitted a cool and gentle moonlight.

The moonlight and the supremely yang and powerful thunderous force did not clash; instead, they strangely merged together.

A faint, cool, and sacred moon-white halo instantly enveloped the light screen of the immortal array. The array seemed to operate more smoothly and efficiently, its power subtly increased, and it gained an added charm of purifying evil spirits and stabilizing space.

Seeing this, Li Yunjing felt somewhat relieved.

The gift from the "Guanghan Palace" elder is indeed incredibly wondrous!

Having done all this, he stood before the "Divine Firmament Palace," looking down at the busy yet solemn sect below.

The seventy-two peaks are like seventy-two unsheathed swords pointing straight to the sky. The celestial array of light, interwoven with lightning and moonlight, envelops the entire "Shenxiao Mountain Range," exuding an indestructible and majestic aura that vows to fight the demons to the death.

Not only the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", but also all forces across "Tianlan Star", including the imperial dynasty, the ancestral land of the demon race, the dragon palace of the sea race, the holy mountain of the barbarian race, etc., are making the same preparations.

Contraction, cohesion, and the construction of the final barrier.

Just as the myriad races of "Tianlan Star" were busily constructing their final defensive line, and the air was thick with the oppressive atmosphere of an impending storm, the anticipated demonic horde that was about to follow did not immediately arrive.

Deep within the shattered "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals," some unknown change seems to have occurred.

Perhaps the four combined demon lords were still recovering from their injuries and needed time to heal; perhaps the backlash from the destruction of the "Ten Thousand Demons Eroding the Realm Banner" was more severe than expected; or perhaps the intimidating power of that fleeting glimpse of the chaotic giant hand still lingered...

In short, the full-scale invasion by the main force of the demon race was unexpectedly delayed.

This delay lasted a full five years!
These five years have been incredibly precious and miraculous for "Tianlan Star" in a race against time between life and death!

The "Shenxiao Dao Sect," as one of the pillars of humanity, made the most of these five years.

The sect's treasury was completely opened, and massive amounts of resources were being consumed at an unprecedented rate.

Foundation Establishment Pills and Gold Condensation Pills, which normally require a large amount of contribution points to exchange, are now being distributed according to demand!

Rare medicinal herbs were refined into pills to enhance cultivation and solidify one's foundation, and were continuously distributed.

The mountains of spirit stones were directly used to set up a spirit-gathering array, turning the seventy-two main peaks into a sacred cultivation ground with spiritual energy so rich it was almost liquid!

With such a massive and all-out investment, the strength of the entire sect experienced an explosive growth!

Those elites who had been stuck at the peak of Foundation Establishment for many years broke through their bottlenecks and reached the Golden Core stage with the help of ample resources and guidance from high-level cultivators!

Over the past five years, breaking through to the Golden Core stage has become commonplace in the skies above the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," with one new Golden Core cultivator after another being born.

Their cultivation levels may not be stable yet, and their combat strength may not be as good as that of veteran Golden Core cultivators, but the surge in their numbers has greatly enriched the sect's middle-level strength.

Meanwhile, many outer and inner disciples made rapid progress in their cultivation under the sect's mandatory resource allocation and high-pressure training.

A large number of Qi Refining stage disciples successfully established their foundations and became true cultivators.

Although Foundation Establishment cultivators will still be vulnerable in future great battles, they form the most basic nodes of the sect's defense system. They can manipulate more complex formations and use standardized magical artifacts for ranged attacks, and are no longer mortals who are powerless to fight back.

The entire "Divine Firmament Mountain Range" resembles a gigantic beehive, with each cultivator a busy worker bee, frantically improving themselves and reinforcing the hive in preparation for the final battle for survival.

Not only the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", but the entire "Tianlan Star" is in a similar atmosphere.

In the Imperial Dynasty, the dragon's energy was boiling, and countless soldiers were practicing battle formations at the nodes of the dragon vein. New types of war weapons were being forged day and night.

In the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains, blood energy soars to the heavens. Demon warriors awaken their bloodlines through brutal battles and ancestral inheritance. Low-level demon beasts, catalyzed by demonic energy, awaken their intelligence in droves and transform into demon soldiers.

The Dragon Palace of the Four Seas is a vast expanse of turbulent blue waves, where the sea creatures patrol the deep sea, constructing layers of water elemental barriers.

In the southern wilderness, hundreds of tribes shimmer with totems, and barbarian warriors cleanse their bodies with the blood of ferocious beasts, unleashing the power of ancient totems.

……

Everyone understands that the calm of the past five years is the calm before the storm.

When the next wave of demons arrives, there will be no way out, and the flames of war will spread to every inch of our homeland.

At that time, it will no longer be a war between high-level cultivators, but a war between entire clans, with the whole nation mobilized as soldiers!
Even the young cultivators who had just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, or even those still in the Qi Refining stage, gripped their slightly rough magic weapons tightly, their eyes filled with a determined fighting spirit.

When the demons set foot on their homeland, they will have no choice but to fight for their loved ones, their sect, and the land that gave them life!

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The seventy-two peaks of the "Shenxiao Daozong" are even more imposing than before.

The celestial array's light barrier was as solid as glass, with lightning and moonlight flowing between it, radiating a power that was both reassuring and unsettling.

On the mountain peak, figures moved about, their breaths mingling. Although their overall quality could not compare with the expeditionary force of the past, they had reached an unprecedented level in terms of quantity and adaptability to the local environment.

Li Yunjing stood atop the "Divine Firmament Palace," his aura more profound and restrained than five years ago. Although he had failed to break through to the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage due to sect affairs, his control over power had deepened.

On this day, he looked up to the west, where the sky had been subtly tinged with a faint, unsettling dark red.

The brief peace is about to end.

"Woo..."

A more piercing and soul-piercing alarm than that of the "Ancient Burial Realm of Immortals" suddenly rang out simultaneously from all the core fortresses of "Tianlan Star", instantly spreading to every corner of the world!
All cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level or what they were doing, experienced a sudden stop in their hearts and abruptly looked up at that moment!

coming!

A sharp glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes, and lightning involuntarily erupted from his body, reflecting on his cold and resolute face.

He took a deep breath, his voice booming like thunder, echoing throughout the entire "Divine Firmament Mountain Range":
"Disciples, obey the order!"

"The demons have arrived!"

"Activate the battle formation! Prepare for the enemy!"

Li Yunjing's thunderous command still echoed among the seventy-two peaks of the "Shenxiao Mountain Range," and above the nine heavens, the terrifying dark red had transformed into an overwhelming demonic tide!
Through the enhanced light screen of the "Nine Heavens Demon-Suppressing Immortal Array," one can clearly see that the once clear sky has now been occupied by distorted demonic shadows.

Countless ferocious demonic creatures, riding bone-like flying boats, rotting behemoths, and even traversing the void in their physical bodies, swarmed towards "Tianlan Star" like a swarm of locusts that blotted out the sun.

The first to meet them was not a ground fortress, but a star fleet that was built by the "Tianlan Alliance" with all its resources, floating above the Nine Heavens Gale Layer!

Thousands of warships were arranged in a tight formation, their hulls shimmering with various colors of light, human runes, demon totems, and sea ripples reflecting each other.

These warships vary in size, from as small as a spear to as large as a mountain. They are the sharp swords that were forged by the wisdom and resources of craftsmen from all races during the five years of recuperation and development!
Among them, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" also contributed its own hundred "Shenxiao Warships" and thousand "Sky Patrol Ships"...

Many of the main forces recruited by the "Tianlan Alliance" are already fighting the demons on the front lines.

"Target is within range! All units, main guns, fire simultaneously!"

Located at the heart of the fleet, aboard a "Demon Suppressor" class capital ship of the Imperial Dynasty, which resembled a moving mountain, the commander's roar, amplified by a loudspeaker array, resounded throughout all the warships.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"

The next moment, the massive fleet of warships opened fire!

Thousands upon thousands of thick beams of energy shot out from the cannons of the fleet!

There is the pure and blazing "Evil-Breaking Divine Light", the "Mysterious Netherworld Chill" that freezes all things, the "Space-Rending Blade" that tears through space, and the "Demon-Slaying Sword Qi" that draws upon the Geng Metal Qi...

Vibrant with color, yet containing pure destructive power, it formed a wall of death that stretched across the sky, crashing fiercely into the surging tide of demons!
The warships of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" continuously spewed out streaks of lightning, making them particularly conspicuous in this epic battle!
The energy beam instantly engulfed the low-level monsters charging at the forefront!
Those roaring flying monsters and fragile bone airships were completely vaporized and annihilated without leaving a trace under such dense saturation attacks!
The front of the pitch-black demonic tide seemed to have been ruthlessly wiped away by an invisible giant hand!

However, the demonic forces are an endless torrent.

The area cleared by the first wave of attacks was instantly filled with subsequent monsters.

Braving the dissipating energy storms, spewing corrosive demonic flames, and brandishing sharp claws and bone spikes, they fearlessly rammed into the fleet formation!

"Close-range defense formation activated!"

"All ships maintain formation and are to fire freely!"

"Ballista, prepare! Fire!"

"Sword Cultivator Squadron, launch! Clear out any approaching flying units!"

"Barbarian archers, prepare your magic-piercing arrows!"

……

Orders were issued one after another.

On the sides of the warship, countless small arrays lit up, spewing out dense energy rays and talisman fireballs, turning any approaching monsters into sieves like a hedgehog.

Each roar of the massive psionic crossbow could blast a mountain-sized demonic beast into the air, spraying blood and bits of flesh like rain, which were scattered by the gale before they even hit the ground.

Sharp sword lights shot out from the larger warships; they were from a strike force composed of human sword cultivators.

They traversed the starry sky, unleashing their sword techniques, their sword energy forming threads and nets, precisely targeting and killing the elite demons who attempted to break through the barrage.

The demon warships were even more ferocious. They often crashed directly into the demon horde, with huge bone spikes and claws protruding from their hulls, or opening their massive mouths full of fangs to engage in the most primal biting and devouring, with demonic energy and demonic energy colliding wildly.

The sea creatures' warships acted like mobile fortresses, drawing upon the primordial water element to create massive whirlpools and ice storms that engulfed, froze, and crushed large numbers of demons.

In the starry sky, spiritual light and demonic flames intertwined, exploded, and annihilated wildly.

Fragments of warships, remains of monsters, and corpses of cultivators and demons were scattered everywhere like dust.

Each massive explosion and flash of light signified the fall of a warship or the annihilation of a powerful demon race.

This is a brutal and massive war of attrition!

"Aim at that big guy! We can't let it get close to the flagship of 'Biyou Cave Heaven'!"

On a Shenxiao warship of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, the captain roared as he pointed at a distant "Void Demon Nest" that resembled a moving mountain and was covered in tentacles.

The demonic lair continuously spewed out large numbers of flying demonic creatures and emitted fluctuations that interfered with psionic energy, posing a great threat to the fleet's formation.

"Boom!"

The "Divine Firmament Warship" was shimmering with lightning, its main cannon frantically charging up its energy. A bolt of purple divine lightning, as thick as a water tank, tore through the void and slammed into the core of the demon's nest!
"Ow!!!"

The demon's lair let out a painful howl, most of its body shattered by lightning, yet it still struggled to spew out even more demons.

Similar scenes were playing out everywhere on the front lines.

The fleet fought desperately, keeping the main force of the demon race outside the Nine Heavens Gale Layer.

Countless cultivators inside the warship poured their magical power into its core without reservation, maintaining the operation of the formations and cannons.

Every second, brave cultivators and warships exploded together, using their lives to delay the arrival of the demons.

However, the number of demons was simply too great, and among them were some powerful individuals.

"Hey!"

A jet-black demonic blade flashed, cleaving a demon race warship in two. The demon race cultivators inside didn't even have time to scream before turning to ashes. A Void Returning level "Star Devouring Demon" opened its massive maw, its terrifying suction force swallowing several small warships and countless demonic creatures into its belly.

The fleet's defenses began to crumble under the overwhelming force of its sheer numbers and advanced combat capabilities, forcing it to slowly retreat into the atmosphere.

"Ground formations, prepare for support!"

"The second and third tiers have taken off!"

"We can't let them break through the gale layer so easily!"

……

The order came from the ground command post.

Inside the "Shenxiao Mountain Range," Li Yunjing could clearly see the brutality of the star battlefield through the light screen.

His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

The fleet's sacrifice bought more time for ground defense, but every life lost to him was like a knife to his heart.

"Stabilize the immortal formation!"

He shouted in a deep voice to Xiao Anran and the others who were in charge of the formation, "The battlefield here depends on you! I'm going back to 'Crossing the Mountains' to take charge of the military affairs of the 'Tianlan Alliance'!"

The bloody battle high in the heavens was merely the prelude to the final showdown.

When the fleet is powerless to stop them and the demons truly descend upon the land, that will be the true test for the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" and even the entire "Tianlan Star"!
"My subordinate understands!"

Xiao Anran nodded and said in a deep voice, "Leave the sect here to us!"

He knew that of the four Nascent Soul Realm True Monarchs of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," apart from True Monarch Fire Phoenix, the other three True Monarchs were serving the "Sky Tide Alliance."

Among them were hundreds of True Immortals and thousands of Golden Core Realm Elders!
As the vice leader of the alliance, Li Yunjing must go to the front line at this critical moment to take charge of the affairs of the alliance army, and cannot stay at his own "small family"!
Li Yunjing took a deep look at the sect, which was standing ready under the protection of the immortal array, and then stopped hesitating.

With a swift movement, he transformed into a dazzling bolt of lightning, tearing through space and hurtling towards the "Mountain Crossing" direction.

The entire defense line of "Tianlan Star" needs to be coordinated, especially in the initial stage of this great war, where the existence of the alliance's highest command is crucial.

The lightning bolt moved with incredible speed, and three hours later, the familiar underground fissure and the majestic "Universe Palace" appeared before them.

At this time, the "Crossing Mountains" was already shrouded in war clouds, and the atmosphere was even more tense and solemn than that of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Countless beams of light darted in and out of the rift, and a massive teleportation array flashed incessantly, transporting reinforcements and supplies from all directions to this location.

The air was filled with intense psionic fluctuations and a chilling, murderous aura.

Li Yunjing landed directly in front of the "Universe Palace". The Nascent Soul cultivators guarding the palace immediately bowed and made way for him.

Inside the hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost frozen.

Emperor Huangze sat upright in the main seat, his expression solemn.

The four Void Returning experts, Taixu Sword Master, Yu Chenzi, Blood Demon Ancestor, and Tianzhenzi, were all present, but their auras were slightly weak, indicating that the damage from the collapse of the "Burial Immortal Ancient Realm" had not yet been fully recovered.

The leaders of alien races, such as the Dragon King of the Vast Ocean, the Golden-Winged Roc Saint, and the Great Elder of the Barbarian Clan, as well as representatives of major human powers, were all present.

A huge light screen floated in the center of the hall, displaying in real time the fierce star battlefield outside the Nine Heavens Gale Layer, as well as the situation of the main defense lines of "Tianlan Star".

"Vice Alliance Leader Li has arrived at just the right time."

When Emperor Huangze saw Li Yunjing, he nodded slightly. "The Starry Sky Fleet has suffered more than 30% losses. The Gangfeng Layer defense line can only hold out for half a day at most."

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable severity.

Li Yunjing walked to his assigned spot and glanced at the light screen.

The lights representing the Alliance warships are dimming and disappearing at a visible speed, while the dark torrents representing the Demon Race seem endless, gradually devouring the starry sky and pressing towards the blue planet.

"What is the situation regarding the migration of ordinary people and the evacuation of low-level cultivators in each state?"

Li Yunjing asked in a deep voice, "This is one of the most important plans formulated before the war, to preserve the vitality of living beings as much as possible."

"Mortals near the expected main battlefield area have basically moved into underground shelters or large cities in the rear."

Yu Chenzi, who was in charge of the matter, immediately replied: "But time is short, and a large number of creatures in the periphery have not been able to be transferred in time."

"The lower-level cultivators have been incorporated into the garrison legions and auxiliary positions in various places as planned."

Everyone was silent.

This is the limit of what can be done; war inevitably involves sacrifice.

"The ground defense system has been fully activated, and all nodes of the 'Star Barrier' are operating normally."

Tianzhenzi added, "But the energy consumption is huge, requiring a continuous supply of spirit stones and cultivators' magical power to support it."

"Report!!!"

A messenger rushed into the hall, knelt on one knee, and cried out, "The 'Raging Waves Defense Line' of the Western Sea is in dire need of attention! A Void Returning Level Demon Lord, the 'Deep Sea Demon Octopus,' has appeared, and the entire Third Fleet of the Vast Navy Legion has been annihilated! We request reinforcements!"

On the light screen, a section representing the West Sea region instantly turned bright red.

"The defenses of 'Burning Bone Valley' in the Southern Wilderness have been breached! A large number of low-level demons have poured into the valley, and the three battle groups of the 'Hundred Barbarian Sect' defending it have suffered heavy losses!"

"The outer array of 'Heavenly Sword Gorge' in Zhongzhou has been corroded by demonic energy, and cracks have appeared!"

Bad news comes one after another.

The demons' attack was not concentrated on one point, but rather launched a fierce assault on all the key points of "Tianlan Star" at the same time, clearly intending to crush the entire planet's defenses in one fell swoop with absolute power.

"Friend Li Dao,"

Emperor Huangze looked at Li Yunjing with sharp eyes, "You are proficient in puppetry and have an elite puppet army under your command with high mobility."

"With the front lines currently engulfed in flames, a strong mobile force is needed to support various locations, stabilize the front lines, and buy time for full-scale engagement in the war."

This means that the most dangerous and arduous firefighting task has been entrusted to Li Yunjing and his puppet army.

"Li Yunjing obeys!"

Without any hesitation, Li Yunjing stood up abruptly, cupped his hands, and said, "I will immediately lead my troops to aid all sides!"

He breathed a sigh of relief!

The more we give, the fewer sacrifices the Shenxiao Dao Sect will have to make!
At the height of the war, he displayed his peak level as a puppet master, thinking it was just a game.

Are we really short of these three hundred Nascent Soul level puppet mechanical beasts?

It's not just to get the alliance to take notice and let the puppet mechanical beasts take risks in place of the "Shenxiao Daozong" disciples, thus preserving their fighting strength.

"it is good!"

Emperor Huangze nodded, "The Alliance will open a teleportation array with the highest level of access for you and provide intelligence on enemy movements."

"Remember, the priority is to solidify the defensive line; do not venture too far into enemy territory alone!"

"understand!"

Li Yunjing said no more, turned around and strode out of the "Hall of Universal Harmony".

Outside the palace plaza, the three hundred Nascent Soul level puppets he brought, which had been further enhanced and gleamed with a cold metallic luster, were already lined up, their murderous aura soaring into the sky.

He scanned the area with his divine sense and instantly received the latest battle report and coordinates from the Alliance Command.

"First and second companies, follow me to reinforce the 'raging waves defense line' in the West Sea!"

"Third Squadron, immediately teleport to 'Burning Bone Valley' in the Southern Wilderness to assist the Hundred Barbarian Sect in clearing out the infiltrating demons and repairing the defenses!"

"Fourth Squadron, proceed to 'Heavenly Sword Gorge' in Central Continent to reinforce the formation and repel the demons!"

The command was issued instantly through divine thought.

The three hundred puppets silently split into three groups, transforming into streaks of light that shot towards different large teleportation arrays on the plaza.

Li Yunjing himself, along with one hundred of his most elite puppets, stepped onto the ultra-long-range teleportation array leading to the west coast.

A flash of light, and the salty sea breeze, carrying a strong demonic aura and the stench of blood, rushed towards us.

What I saw was a scene straight out of the apocalypse!
The once vast and blue Western Sea is now murky and black, with towering waves, all caused by demonic energy.

Broken warship fragments and the corpses of demons and sea creatures floated on the sea.

In the distance, a colossal "Deep Sea Demon Octopus" with countless waving tentacles is frantically attacking the remaining sea creature defenses. Each slap of its tentacles unleashes a devastating tsunami, crushing sea creature warriors who try to stop it, along with the reef fortresses.

"Form the formation! 'Minor Heavenly Cycle Star Slaying Demon Formation'!"

Li Yunjing shouted, and the hundred puppets behind him instantly dispersed, standing in place according to a mysterious trajectory, their energy connected, drawing upon the power of the stars in the heavens.

The dazzling starlight flowed between the puppets, condensing into countless incomparably sharp starlight swords.

The "Deep Sea Demon Octopus" seemed to sense a threat, and several enormous tentacles, carrying the power to tear through space, lashed out fiercely at the newly appeared puppet battle formation!
"Damn it!"

Li Yunjing was startled, not expecting that the Demon Lord of the Returning Void Realm would target him so immediately!

"Forget it! I came here to relieve stress, not to fight demons of this level!"

Almost instantly, Li Yunjing released the "Sky Patrol Ship" and turned to leave!

He's not here to fight the Returning Void Demon Lord to the death; his mission is to put out fires, not to fill in the gaps!

"Ants, you think you can leave?"

Seeing its prey trying to escape, the "Deep Sea Demon Octopus" roared in fury. Its massive body stirred up the demonic sea, and countless tentacles came flying through the air with a shrill whistling sound that tore through space, relentlessly pursuing it!

Wherever it passed, demonic energy surged, even causing ripples in space, and its speed was by no means slow!
"Tsk, it's like a persistent ghost!"

Li Yunjing frowned, using all his divine sense to push the "Sky Patrol Ship" to its maximum speed.

At the same time, he controlled the hundred puppets following closely behind, forming a battle formation and continuously unleashing starlight swords and various supernatural spells at the demonic octopus behind him.

"Boom! Boom!"

The Starlight Sword struck the tough tentacles of the Demon Octopus, unleashing a blinding light and a deafening roar, but it couldn't cause any damage. Instead, the puppet mechanical beasts were shattered into pieces!
Li Yunjing couldn't care less about feeling sorry for him!

At this moment, he was only thinking about escaping; he had no ability to fight against a demon lord at the Void Returning Realm!
Along the way, the low-level demons they encountered suffered terrible misfortune.

Li Yunjing didn't need to make a special move; the spiritual pressure generated by the "Sky Patrol Ship" and the attacks scattered by the puppets were enough to tear the flying monsters and small demon boats blocking his way into pieces.

He was like a red-hot blade slicing through butter, carving out a brief vacuum channel in the pitch-black tide of demons.

However, the oppressive aura of the Returning Void Demon Lord clung to him like a leech, relentlessly locking onto him.

The "Deep Sea Demon Octopus" was clearly enraged and, disregarding its injuries, pursued relentlessly, slowly closing the distance between them.

"That's the only place we can go!"

Li Yunjing's eyes narrowed, he adjusted his direction, and headed straight for the sea area in the East China Sea shrouded in a cold mist, where the "Guanghan Palace" was located!
It wasn't a desperate act, but rather a deliberate one.

Since the senior of "Guanghan Palace" bestowed the treasure and made it clear that there is a responsibility to protect it, then diverting the trouble to the east and using them to get rid of this demon lord is undoubtedly the best choice.

It can not only extricate itself from its predicament, but also eliminate a major enemy for the alliance!
"Whoosh!"

Half a day later, all the puppet mechanical beasts were exhausted, and the "Sky Patrol Ship" plunged into that familiar mist that seemed to block all detection.

A cool, lonely aura instantly enveloped them, dispelling the suffocating demonic energy behind them.

"Ok?"

"I refuse to believe anything can stop me!"

The "Deep Sea Demon Octopus" chased to the edge of the mist, then clearly hesitated for a moment.

This sea area gave it an extremely dangerous feeling, and its instinct for survival was frantically issuing warnings.

But as he watched his prey escape into it, rage overwhelmed his reason!

"Roar!!!"

It let out a roar, its massive body stirring up the mist, and countless tentacles, like giant battering rams, crashed into the depths of the mist!
It will force its way in and crush that annoying ant along with this eerie sea!
Just as its tentacles were about to touch the core area of ​​the mist, a pale, cold moon appeared.

Time seems to have frozen.

A calm, yet supremely majestic female voice rang out softly, like flowing moonlight, clearly reaching Li Yunjing and the demonic octopus: "Those who disturb my peace shall be punished."

There was no earth-shattering burst of energy, no dazzling display of supernatural power.

Only a thin ray of light, as cool and clear as moonlight, quietly emerged from the fingertips of a figure in a plain white Taoist robe beneath the laurel tree.

The light threads, though seemingly slow, transcended the limitations of time and space, ignoring the protective magical energy churning around the Demon Octopus and its incredibly resilient body, gently brushing against its massive form.

"No...this is..."

The "Deep Sea Demon Octopus's" crimson eyes, once filled with savagery and murderous intent, instantly lost all their luster.

Its roar abruptly ceased, its waving tentacles froze in mid-air, and its immense life force dissipated rapidly like a punctured balloon.

The next moment, under Li Yunjing's shocked gaze, this terrifying Void Returning Demon Lord, who had forced him to flee in a sorry state, disintegrated inch by inch from the spot where the light thread touched it, like a weathered sand sculpture, turning into the purest spiritual energy of heaven and earth and specks of ice crystal dust, silently dissipating into the mist.

There was no struggle, no explosion, and not even a trace of debris was left.

It was as if it had never existed.

A Void Returning Demon Lord perished just like that, as lightly as if a speck of dust had been brushed away.

"so amazing!"

Li Yunjing stood on the "Sky Patrol Ship," his back already soaked with cold sweat.

He knew that the senior from "Guanghan Palace" was very strong, but to be this strong still exceeded his imagination.

The Returning to the Void Realm is already a top-tier combat power in this world, but in front of this opponent, they are no different from ants!
This is not the power of the Fusion Realm!
Stronger?

Overcoming the tribulation?

Or Mahayana?

Or perhaps an immortal?

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing's heart pounded!
As the mist parted slightly, the aloof figure still stood under the laurel tree, his blurred gaze seemingly sweeping over Li Yunjing.

"Now that this matter is settled, you may leave."

His voice remained calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, yet it carried an undeniable air of dismissal.

"Thank you, senior, for your help!"

Li Yunjing dared not be negligent. He suppressed the turmoil in his heart and respectfully bowed towards the depths of the mist: "This junior takes his leave!"

He carefully maneuvered the "Sky Patrol Ship" out of the misty sea.

Looking back, the sea was still shrouded in mist, cold and desolate, as if nothing had ever happened.

Only the complete disappearance of that Void Returning Demon Lord proved that the astonishing scene just now was not an illusion.

"Sigh... I wonder if I've offended my senior?"

"However, given the dangerous situation, I had no other choice but to do this!"

"If it happens again, I'll still lure this demon lord here!"

"It's a pity that the Demon Lord's treasures were wasted. If this senior didn't want them, there was no need to turn them into ashes!"

Li Yunjing let out a long sigh of relief, suppressing the pounding in his heart.

He dared not linger and immediately used a communication jade slip to send back the news that the "Deep Sea Demon Octopus" had been killed by the "Guanghan Palace" seniors to the Alliance Command.

The pressure on the West Sea side must be greatly reduced!
Li Yunjing, piloting the somewhat damaged "Sky Patrol Ship," had just flown out of the East China Sea and was preparing to contact the Alliance Command to inquire about the next instructions when a sudden change in the world made his expression change abruptly.

What was originally just a touch of dark red on the western horizon has now spread across the entire sky like ink being splashed!

The sunlight was completely swallowed up, and daylight turned into a near-night dusk. Only the occasional glimmer of spiritual light from the array pierced through the gaps in the demonic clouds flickered like a candle in the wind.

Then he witnessed that despairing scene.

High above, the once-brilliant star fleet was now utterly routed.

The surviving warships, trailing thick smoke and glowing streaks of psychic energy, plummeted through the gale-force winds like a meteor shower, crash-landing towards their respective sect strongholds, pre-arranged landing sites, or simply desolate mountains and fields.

Many warships disintegrated and exploded in mid-air, turning into clusters of tragically beautiful fireballs.

Behind them, there was a truly massive, sky-covering mass!

The endless demon army, like the floodwaters of the Styx bursting its banks, finally broke through the last barrier of the starry sky and officially descended into the atmosphere of "Tianlan Star"!

Countless flying monsters emitted piercing screechs, rotting behemoths flapped their sky-covering fleshy wings, and the enormous bony mother nest, like a moving mountain range, spewed out even more monsters.

The demonic energy, like a tangible dark cloud, rolled and spread, leaving withered vegetation, polluted rivers, and black marks on the earth wherever it passed.

(End of this chapter)