Seven Profound Sect, Gold Divinity Peak.
Li Mu stepped out of the Void Realm, waved his hand, and destroyed the Five Elements Shifting Array within the Sect’s treasure vault, completely isolating the overflow of Chaos energy.
The next moment, Li Mu concealed his aura, his Chaos Dao Body vanished, and his figure flickered, disappearing from his original spot as he entered the Painting World Treasure Mansion for secluded cultivation.
During his seclusion, Li Mu took out a pill bottle from his tianxuan ring, poured out a Dao Pill—the Heavenly Star Pill—and swallowed it.
The Divine Soul injury caused by splitting his Divine Soul was nourished by the dissolving medicinal power of the Heavenly Star Pill; streams of gentle yet powerful energy flowed through his Sea of Consciousness, silently repairing the cracks in his Divine Soul like spring rain.
Li Mu closed his eyes and focused, sensing the changes in his Divine Soul within his Sea of Consciousness. The wounds gradually solidified and mended, and his Divine Sense, which had been slightly weakened by the splitting, was now recovering at an astonishing speed.
Just as Li Mu was in secluded cultivation, recovering his Divine Soul.
Above Qi Ling Star, the sky suddenly changed, with lightning flashing, and an extremely oppressive Devilish Qi surged from afar, as if it could devour all light and life.
The Devil God Incarnation led three Demon Abyss Dao Lords and the Devil Abyss Army, like a torrent in the dark night, sweeping down irresistibly.
Looking at the several continents below Qi Ling Star, the Devil God Incarnation looked at his three Dao Realm subordinates: Yin Clan Master - Han Ying, Devil Dragon Master - You Yuan, and Blood Clan Master - Xue Yuan.
"The Sealing Boundary Grand Formation is composed of seven Seal sub-Formations. Destroying three of them will completely destroy this Formation and open the two realms. You all shall each lead an army and attack three of the seven Seal sub-Formations. You must finish quickly and not delay." The Devil God Incarnation's voice was as cold as ice, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, yet carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Xue Yuan, go to the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region and break the Underworld Water Formation!"
"You Yuan, you go to the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain and break the Divine Fire Formation!"
"Han Ying, you go to the Extreme North Domain and break the Yin Malice Formation!"
The Devil God Incarnation transmitted the Formation locations to the three of them, then transformed into a wisp of black mist, entering a black banner which You Yuan then collected.
After receiving their orders, the three Demon Abyss Dao Lords flickered, instantly transforming into three streaks of light, leading their respective subordinates and rushing towards their targets, leaving behind trails of Devilish Qi that lingered in the air for a long time.
In the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain, deep within the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, a desolate spiritual land, ravaged by flowing underground lava, housed a crucial outpost guarding a Seal Grand Formation.
This place was the key Seal in the Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain for sealing the passage between the two realms, and also the frontline position where high-level Cultivators monitored external movements in real-time through the Spirit Eye Heavenly Dipper Array, safeguarding the peace of the Spirit Realm.
Within the outpost, a magnificent altar stood in the center, inscribed with intricate Formation patterns that glowed faintly. These Formation patterns resonated with the vast Spirit Eye Heavenly Dipper Array, forming an extensive monitoring network.
Around the altar, three high-level Cultivators sat cross-legged, their eyes closed in concentration, their Divine Sense fully immersed within, sensing external information transmitted through the Spirit Eye Heavenly Dipper Array, monitoring the movements within a thousand-mile radius of the entire Southern Wilderness Spirit Domain.
Suddenly, one of the high-level Cultivators abruptly opened his eyes, his expression changing drastically. He sensed an unprecedented terrifying aura rapidly approaching—it was precisely the Devil Abyss Army led by Devil Dragon Master - You Yuan!
"Not good, the Demon Abyss forces have arrived and are heading towards our outpost!" The Void Refining Cultivator said urgently, his voice tinged with an undeniable panic.
The other two high-level Cultivators immediately immersed their Divine Sense into the altar, and through the Spirit Eye Heavenly Dipper Array, confirmed the approaching enemy, their faces all showing gravity.
They exchanged glances quickly, then each took out a warning spiritual talisman. As spiritual power surged, the talismans transformed into two brilliant beams of light, streaking across the sky, reporting to the Xuantian Sword Sect and warning the many Cultivators stationed at the Seal Grand Formation outpost.
The next moment, Sword Elder - Yun Yi, who was responsible for all matters at the outpost, led a group of Void Refining Cultivators to act swiftly.
Yun Yi floated in the air, holding a Dao Sword, his killing intent surging as he declared, "Everyone, the Demon Abyss forces are coming fiercely. In this battle, we can only win, never retreat! Now, it's time to activate our strongest defense and killing Formation—the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array!"
As his voice fell, Yun Yi waved his hand, and thirteen small red banners flew out. Each banner grew against the wind in the air, transforming into thirteen towering fiery Formation pillars. They stood around the outpost, emitting blazing flames that illuminated the entire space in a fiery red.
As Yun Yi’s voice fell, the Void Refining Cultivators quickly responded, each walking towards a crystal-red fiery Formation pillar.
They each took their positions, rapidly forming hand Seals, continuously pouring their surging spiritual power into the Formation pillars. As the spiritual power was infused, the flames on the Formation pillars grew even more vigorous, as if they would devour everything.
Yun Yi stood atop the altar, his gaze like a torch, fixed on the rapidly approaching Devil Abyss Army. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, remember our mission: protect the Spirit Realm, protect our homeland! Now, let us collectively activate the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array and show the Demon Abyss forces our might!"
As Yun Yi's words fell, all the Void Refining Cultivators responded in unison. Their spiritual power seemed to reach its peak at this moment, all of it pouring unreservedly into the fiery Formation pillars. The next moment, the flames on the thirteen fiery Formation pillars suddenly surged, forming gigantic flaming tornadoes that scorched the air around the outpost, making it twist and warp.
"Boom!"
A deafening roar erupted, and the entire world seemed to tremble under this power. The thirteen flaming tornadoes intertwined in the air, forming a colossal fiery vortex that firmly protected the outpost within it.
The flowing magma underground continuously supplied fiery power to the thirteen fiery Formation pillars. They seemed to become bridges connecting heaven and earth, drawing endless power of fire from the Void Realm. In an instant, the entire outpost was enveloped by an intense heat, and the sky seemed to be ignited, a fiery red.
Around the thirteen fiery Formation pillars, flames began to gather, gradually forming a raging sea of fire. Within this sea of fire, flames surged and heat waves roared, as if even space itself was being twisted by the burning.
"Blazing Flames Sky Burning, burn for me!" Yun Yi roared, suddenly waving both hands.
With his movement, a deafening roar erupted from the sea of fire, and a powerful wave of flame shockwave burst forth from it, sweeping towards the diving Devil Abyss Army.
Wherever this flame shockwave passed, Devilish Qi was instantly evaporated, and space was scorched, twisted, and blurred. Under the impact of this flame, the Devil Abyss Army let out terrified roars, their Devilish Qi rapidly dissipating under the scorching flames. Many demons were even directly engulfed by the flames, turning into nothingness.
Seeing this, Devil Dragon Master - You Yuan, who was leading the charge, flashed a hint of astonishment in his eyes. He hadn't expected that the outpost guarding this Seal Grand Formation would actually possess such a powerful Formation.
After his astonishment, You Yuan's face revealed a ferocious smile, and he snorted coldly: "Hmph, do you really think a mere Formation can stop this Dao Lord's steps? What wishful thinking!" With that, You Yuan's figure flickered, transforming into a black Devil Dragon phantom, and lunged towards the sea of fire. He intended to personally break through the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array's defense and allow the Devil Abyss Army to advance unimpeded.
However, just as You Yuan was about to rush into the sea of fire, Yun Yi let out another low shout: "Form the array, trap him for me!"
As Yun Yi's words fell, the thirteen fiery Formation pillars erupted with dazzling light. They formed mysterious chains of fire essence between them, firmly trapping You Yuan and his Demon Cultivator army within the sea of fire.
At the same time, the vast sea of fire suddenly split into countless Fire Phoenixes, hundreds and thousands of them, separating and devouring the Devil Abyss Army.
Upon seeing this, You Yuan's eyes widened in fury, his body surging with Devilish Qi, attempting to break free from this cage woven from scorching flames. But the fire essence chains seemed to possess sentience, tightening with the surge of his Devilish Qi. Each chain shimmered with intense light, like ancient incantations, sealing the turbulent demonic power within him.
"Arrogant humans, do you think you can trap this venerable one like this?" You Yuan’s voice echoed within the sea of fire, filled with unwillingness and rage. His body began to contort, black scales emerging from his skin, and his eyes gradually transformed into deep Dragon pupils. The Demon Dragon body was forced to manifest under the urging of his will.
His massive Dragon wings suddenly unfurled, stirring up a furious gale, attempting to intimidate the surrounding flames and this Formation with his Dragon might.
However, the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array was no ordinary artifact; it was condensed from the painstaking efforts and spiritual power of countless Void Refining Cultivators, and it drew power from the Seal Grand Formation, combined with the advantageous terrain. How could it be easily shaken?
The countless Fire Phoenixes generated by the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array not only did not retreat due to You Yuan's Dragon might, but instead burned even more fiercely, as if responding to Yun Yi's will, vowing to completely annihilate this invader.
"Damn it! What kind of Formation is this, to possess such power!" You Yuan roared, his demonic essence wildly circulating, attempting to tear open an exit with brute force. But whenever his Devilish Qi touched those spiritual chains, it would be instantly evaporated by the scorching flames, unable to even stir a ripple.
Within the sea of fire, the Devil Abyss Army met an especially tragic fate. The Void Refining Demon Cultivators, lacking You Yuan's powerful Demon Dragon body and the cultivation of a Great Vehicle Dao Lord, faced the terrifying power of the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array. Their Devilish Qi rapidly dissipated under the scorching flames, as if their life force was being stripped away by an invisible hand, bit by bit.
Terrifying Fire Phoenixes, like hunters harvesting lives, moved among the Demon Cultivators. Each circling and devouring was accompanied by a series of agonizing screams. Some Demon Cultivators tried to resist with defensive demonic artifacts, but in front of the terrifying Fire Phoenixes, their protective demonic artifacts seemed so pale and powerless, instantly evaporated by the high temperature without a trace. Some tried to use escape techniques, but the sea of fire, filled with Fire Phoenixes and fire essence power, cut off that possibility.
"Ah! Clan Master, save me! I don't want to die!" A Void Refining Demon Cultivator cried out in despair. His body had already been mostly consumed by the flames, with only his head still struggling.
However, the surrounding Fire Phoenixes seemed to hear his cry and surged towards him even more fiercely, finally engulfing him completely, turning him into a wisp of smoke.
More Demon Cultivators struggled in the sea of fire, their eyes filled with fear and despair. The endless flames not only burned their bodies but also their Divine Souls. The pain, from inside out, gradually made them lose even the strength to struggle.
Some Demon Cultivators tried to get close to You Yuan, hoping he could lead them to escape.
However, at this moment, Devil Dragon Master - You Yuan himself was in dire straits. His massive Demon Dragon body was tightly bound by chains of fire essence, unable to move an inch.
You Yuan's eyes were bloodshot, his pupils filled with rage, as he watched his subordinates fall one by one in the sea of fire.
"My Lord! Save us!" A Demon Cultivator screamed with his last ounce of strength, but his voice was soon drowned out by the roar of the sea of fire and the screams of the Demon Cultivators.
As time passed, the number of the Devil Abyss Army in the sea of fire dwindled, their bodies gradually consumed by the flames, leaving only some black ashes scattered in the sea of fire. Their Souls also gradually dissipated under the scorching flames, turning into nothingness.
"Die!"
"I want you all to die!" You Yuan's rage reached its peak, his roar echoing in the sea of fire, deafening like thunder. He could not accept what was happening before his eyes, could not accept that all of his subordinates had perished within this Formation.
"You all, will be buried with them!" You Yuan's Demon Dragon body appeared even more ferocious under the scorching flames, black scales shimmering with an eerie light.
You Yuan's massive Dragon body began to tremble violently, his demonic essence surging wildly, as if to break through all restraints. An ancient and powerful aura emanated from him, causing the entire sea of fire to tremble.
"Origin Soul Burning, Devil God Descends!" You Yuan roared, his voice echoing in the sea of fire, filled with boundless determination.
"Break for me!"
The next moment, a powerful energy wave erupted from his mouth, transforming into a black beam of light that shot directly towards the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array. This beam of light contained the Origin power of the Demon Dragon Clan.
"Not good!"
Yun Yi's expression changed drastically, and he quickly changed his spell, shifting the Blazing Flames Array to a defensive stance.
"Everyone, fully protect the Grand Formation! We must not let this Devil Head succeed!" Yun Yi's Divine Sense resonated in the Sea of Consciousness of every Void Refining Cultivator, carrying unquestionable resolve.
The thirteen pale-faced Void Refining Cultivators exhausted their true essence, even at the cost of damaging their Foundation, continuously injecting it into the fiery Formation pillars. Their figures, reflected in the flames, appeared both tiny and magnificent.
The next moment, the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array condensed endless fiery power, instantly shrinking and then erupting into a thick pillar of fire. In an instant, a giant purple-flamed Fire Phoenix flew out from it, its wings folded, blocking the black beam of light released by You Yuan.
The two collided fiercely, instantly erupting in an earth-shattering roar. The immense power impacted everything, and countless flames and Devilish Qi intertwined, forming a doomsday-like scene.
Devil Dragon Master - You Yuan's massive Demon Dragon body was instantly flung away by this force, becoming a black speck, flying ten li, then a hundred li away in an instant.
At the same time, Yun Yi and the thirteen Void Refining Cultivators maintaining the Blazing Flames Sky Burning Array also suffered immense backlash, as if struck by lightning, involuntarily staggering backward, their faces ashen, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. Seven or eight of them collapsed straight down.
"Cough, cough..." Yun Yi coughed a few times, wiped the blood from his mouth, and gazed at the Mahayana Demon Dragon flung far away, his eyes filled only with the desperate resolve to perish with him. (End of Chapter)
