The Chaos Spirit Banner granted Li Mu powerful Divine Soul penetrating ability, and more details of the originally chaotic, vast, and boundless Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation in the Void Realm appeared in his Sea of Consciousness.
At this moment, at the Void Realm passage entrance leading to the Demon Abyss, the Eternal Demon God was leading a massive Devil Abyss Army, sacrificing living beings and gathering terrifying Evil Qi to break the formation. However, on the other side, at the edge of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, a formation base was quietly being eroded, its tracks extremely concealed, and a small portion of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation's power was being stolen.
That's right! It was theft!
This person clearly had a deep understanding of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation and possessed extremely skilled formation-laying techniques. By setting up a traction array, they altered some of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation's array paths, intercepting the grand formation's power for their own use, and the theft had likely been ongoing for quite some time.
However, this person's cultivation should not be high, not reaching the level of a Great Vehicle Dao Lord, so the impact on the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation was minor and could not harm the formation's Foundation. Nevertheless, their act of stealing from the formation should not be underestimated. Over a long period, even a trickle can gather into a river or sea, enough to significantly reduce the power of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation.
Because of the intervention of this traction array, the flow of some of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation's array paths was altered, causing a subtle deviation in the originally balanced distribution of array power.
The Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, with the Five Elements and Yin and Yang as its seven nine-rank divine objects for array eyes, lay across the passage space where the Three Realms converged. The grand formation gathered endless Spiritual Qi from the Three Realms, converting it into Chaos array power. However, due to the alteration of the array paths, the entire Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation primarily relied on the Spirit Realm's Spiritual Qi, reducing its dependence on the Devil Abyss and Immortal Spirit Realm's Spiritual Qi, leading to a large amount of Spiritual Qi being extracted from the Spirit Realm.
Upon 'seeing' this, Li Mu's spirit was invigorated. The Spirit Realm was facing Spiritual Qi depletion; could it be related to this act of stealing array power?
Li Mu pondered to himself. If this were truly the case, then this person not only harbored designs on the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation but also had ulterior motives for the entire Spirit Realm and even the Three Realms.
As a formation that isolates the Three Realms Passage, the importance of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation goes without saying. Once the Sealing Boundary Grand Formation is damaged, the evil forces of the Demon Abyss will seize the opportunity to enter, and the Spirit Realm will fall into an unprecedented crisis.
Now, with the Spirit Realm as the primary source of Spiritual Qi for the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, the depletion of Spiritual Qi will also greatly reduce the formation's defensive power, with unimaginable consequences.
If this problem were solved, wouldn't it fundamentally resolve the issue of Spiritual Qi depletion in the Spirit Realm?
Thinking of this, Li Mu's heart pounded.
The formation layer's methods were so cunning; action must be taken quickly to prevent the continued loss of array power and to uncover the truth and expose the mastermind.
Li Mu calculated in his mind that since the opponent could use a traction array to steal array power, he could also set up a reverse array to guide the lost array power back to the core of the grand formation, and at the same time, trace the source of this power.
However, for now, he still needed to continue comprehending the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. If he could gain control of this formation and lead it, the Eternal Demon God's attempt to break the formation with his army would undoubtedly be in vain.
Li Mu closed his eyes and concentrated, his Divine Thought entering the Chaos Spirit Banner, using its power to delve deeper into the mysteries of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation.
Under Li Mu's command, the Chaos Spirit Banner slowly unfolded, and the Chaotic Dao Domain was awakened, releasing ancient and mysterious power. A hazy and profound Chaos Power spread out, merging with the Chaos space.
Li Mu's Divine Soul, like a keen eagle, soared through this Chaotic Dao Domain, sensing the array patterns and array paths of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, its seven array eyes, the catalysis of the Origin of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang nine-rank divine objects, transforming into array power, and all the other details of the great Chaos formation.
The Five Elements, Yin and Yang, and Laws of Heaven and Earth intertwined, forming a vast and complex network.
Li Mu was immersed in this Chaotic Dao Domain, his Divine Soul resonating with this ancient Chaos space. Every fluctuation of the formation nodes was clearly reflected in his Sea of Consciousness. Li Mu tried to understand the array patterns and principles of the Chaos grand formation, its magnificent structure with Heaven and Earth as the array back, and the connection between the seven array eyes and the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation.
Under Li Mu's control, the Chaos Power released by the Chaos Spirit Banner transformed into invisible threads, merging into the grand formation, stringing them together along the array patterns. His Divine Soul could actually resonate with the array patterns, as if he had found the key to unlock the secret door of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. The grand formation slowly unfolded like a scroll, and the array eyes of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang seven nine-rank divine objects, as well as their intricate array path flows, were all clearly presented before his eyes.
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Time, at this moment, lost its meaning. Li Mu was completely immersed in comprehending the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. His Divine Soul was closely connected to the Chaos Power, as if he had become a part of the grand formation.
As his understanding of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation deepened, Li Mu discovered that this formation was not merely a simple barrier isolating the Three Realms Passage. It was more like a colossal energy converter, transforming the Spiritual Qi within the Three Realms into Chaos Power, and then evenly distributing these powers throughout the Three Realms, maintaining the balance and stability of the Three Realms.
However, the intervention of an unexpected force, stealing array power, caused the operation of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation to lose its balance, changing it to only extract the Spirit Realm's Spiritual Qi. After thousands, even tens of thousands of Years of consumption, this was the fundamental reason why the Spirit Realm now faced Spiritual Qi depletion.
"Whoever it is! You're dead!"
A hint of killing intent flashed in Li Mu's eyes. He decided to try adjusting the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation to restore it to its original state, and then set up a reverse array to counterattack the thief who had set up the traction array.
With a thought, Li Mu took out two bottles of Spirit Pill from his tianxuan ring, poured out three "Myriad Spirit Dao Pills" and three "Heavenly Star Dao Pills," and swallowed them. Then, his entire body surged with Chaos magic power, revealing his Chaos Dao Body, going all out, and fully controlling the Chaos Spirit Banner.
At this moment, Li Mu used the Chaos Spirit Banner as a key, transforming into a skilled craftsman. He used Chaos Power as a brush and Chaos Dao as ink, outlining mysterious patterns on the array lines of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation.
As the Chaos Spirit Banner was activated, the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation slowly began to respond. The seven array eyes of the grand formation, which suppressed the nine-rank divine objects, began to flow with their Origin Power. The Dao Origin of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Yin, and Yang emerged out of thin air in the Void Realm of the Chaos grand formation.
They manifested their respective forms: the golden-shining Gold Origin transformed into a winding Golden Dragon, the Wood Origin became a towering ancient tree, the Water Origin condensed into a vast ocean, the Fire Origin was a raging flame, the Earth Origin was a majestic mountain, the Yin Origin transformed into a deep Void Realm, and the Yang Origin was a blazing miniature sun.
The Origin Power of these seven nine-rank divine objects intertwined and fused within the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, forming the core of Chaos Power. Li Mu used the Chaos Spirit Banner as a medium to guide these Origin Powers, flowing along the array patterns, activating the grand formation that had not been controlled for tens of thousands of Years, and re-purifying the array paths of the grand formation.
Under Li Mu's meticulous control, the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation gradually radiated unprecedented vitality. Those array paths that had been dormant for tens of thousands of Years began to revive one by one under the guidance of his Chaos Power and the Chaos Spirit Banner, shimmering with dazzling light.
The Origin Power of the seven nine-rank divine objects intertwined and fused within the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, forming powerful surges of Chaos Power. These Chaos Powers, like surging torrents, flowed along the array patterns, scouring every corner of the grand formation, one by one clearing the array paths that had been defiled by the thief.
Li Mu concentrated fully on controlling the Chaos Spirit Banner, his Divine Soul closely connected to the Chaos grand formation, as if he had become a part of the grand formation. As the Chaos Power continuously scoured, the operation of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation gradually returned to balance. The phenomenon of only drawing Spiritual Qi from the Spirit Realm was completely changed, and the Spiritual Qi within the Three Realms began to be evenly converted into Chaos Power.
The defiled array paths of the thief were cleared, and the next moment, a massive torrent of Spiritual Qi emerged out of thin air, incredibly vast and extremely concentrated, in a liquefied state, like a silver river descending from the Nine Heavens.
This torrent of Spiritual Qi was clearly from the stolen, accumulated over thousands, even tens of thousands of Years of imprisonment.
Seeing this scene, Li Mu's spirit was invigorated. The Painting World Treasure Mansion, a grotto-heaven supreme treasure, had experienced a significant drop in Spiritual Qi within its Treasure Mansion Space due to the cultivation of a large number of high-grade spirit plants. He was worried about not having enough Spiritual Qi to replenish it, and this sudden torrent of Spiritual Qi was undoubtedly a timely help.
With a thought, Li Mu quickly waved the Chaos Spirit Banner in his hand, and a vortex of Chaos Power appeared beneath the torrent of Spiritual Qi, like a giant mouth, greedily devouring this vast Spiritual Qi.
At the same time, Li Mu's mind moved, establishing a connection with the Painting World Treasure Mansion.
The next moment, a five-colored Ruyi flew out from Li Mu's body, instantly transforming into a five-colored Spirit Dragon, surrounded by five-colored divine light, its Dragon scales shimmering with dazzling light. It was precisely the artifact spirit of the Painting World Treasure Mansion. It soared forth, directly meeting the massive torrent of Spiritual Qi, opening its huge mouth. A powerful suction force emanated from its mouth, echoing the Chaos Power vortex, and it voraciously devoured this torrent of Spiritual Qi.
Just as Li Mu was happy about the Painting World Treasure Mansion gaining massive amounts of rich Spiritual Qi, the re-activation of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation unleashed terrifying sealing array power, preventing the Devil Abyss Army and the Eternal Demon God, who was attempting to break the formation, from escaping. Both the Eternal Demon God and the Devil Abyss Army suffered.
The Eternal Demon God was fully exerting his power, attempting to tear apart the barrier of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, when he suddenly felt an unprecedented sealing power surging from all directions. The entire Void Realm solidified at that moment, his movements became sluggish, and the flow of his magic power was also obstructed. A strong sense of crisis enveloped his heart.
"This is... the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation's backlash?!" A look of disbelief flashed in the Eternal Demon God's eyes. He had never imagined that at this critical moment, just as he was about to break the formation, the grand formation would suddenly revive and display such terrifying power.
The demons in the Devil Abyss Army also felt this sealing power. They discovered in horror that their power was rapidly draining away, as if being extracted by some mysterious force. Their bodies became extremely weak, and some weaker demons even knelt directly on the ground, unable to stand up again.
A hint of ruthlessness and determination flashed in the Eternal Demon God's eyes. If he couldn't break free now, he would be injured by the grand formation's backlash, and the Devil Abyss Army would suffer heavy casualties.
"Break for me!" the Eternal Demon God roared, punching the barrier of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. The moment his fist made contact with the barrier, a deafening roar erupted. He did not hesitate to sacrifice a portion of his Eternal Origin in an attempt to forcibly tear a tiny crack in the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, to buy a glimmer of hope for himself and his subordinates.
However, the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, revitalized to its state tens of thousands of Years ago and now controlled by someone, expanded and sealed with a strength far beyond the Eternal Demon God's imagination.
The Eternal Demon God instantly transformed into a wisp of black smoke without hesitation, carrying his Divine Sense, and fled through a crack in the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, disappearing into the Void Realm.
The demons and demon generals in the Devil Abyss Army were not as lucky as the Eternal Demon God. Under the sealing power of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation and the crushing force of endless colorful light, they all turned into nothingness, their very Souls completely obliterated. Only a few stronger demons, demon generals, and demon lords who were skilled in escape techniques barely managed to save their lives, but they were either injured or crippled, instantly losing their combat power.
Transforming into a wisp of Undying Demon Qi, he instantly fled a thousand miles away. He revealed his form, his vast and mighty body trembling with shock, and his heart aching inexplicably from the damage to the Devil Abyss Army and his subordinate demon lords.
"How could this be!"
"Who on earth is controlling the Sealing Boundary Grand Formation? Which bastard has this capability?"
The Eternal Demon God stood in the Void Realm, surrounded by surging Undying Demon Qi, cursing furiously in a fit of rage. His eyes, like a wolf's, scanned his surroundings, trying to find the mastermind behind the control of the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation.
The Eternal Demon God's heart was filled with unwillingness and anger. So many demons, slaves, and the formation-breaking altars he had set up were completely destroyed in such a short time, all his efforts wasted. Moreover, the backlash of the grand formation had caused him no small injury, which was undoubtedly a great humiliation for the Eternal Demon God.
At this moment, far away in the Spirit Realm's outer domain, in the core area of the Nine Underworlds. The Nine Underworld Demon Emperor, who was battling six Great Vehicle Dao Lords, his expression drastically changed, as if he suddenly realized that something important was missing. A crucial item that had always carried his heavy responsibility of reshaping the Dao, stabilizing his cultivation, extending his lifespan, and helping him fight enemies, had vanished in an instant.
"How could this happen?"
The Nine Underworld Demon Emperor's voice echoed in the desolate core area of the Nine Underworlds Great Array, carrying disbelief and deep horror. His eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and the Nine Underworlds Evil Qi swirling around him became even more turbulent and surging, as if it wanted to devour everything around it.
"My Dao Foundation! Who! Who destroyed this Emperor's Dao formation!" The Nine Underworld Demon Emperor roared, his voice stirring up a storm in the depths of the Nine Underworlds. His eyes were bloodshot as he furiously questioned.
Looking at the crazed Nine Underworld Demon Emperor, Old Man Xuantian, Renhui Holy Monk, and Chen Qingxuan exchanged glances. With a tacit understanding, they all launched a full-power attack together, preparing to completely eliminate the Nine Underworld Demon Emperor, this major hidden danger, in one fell swoop.
For some unknown reason, the Nine Underworld Demon Emperor was currently experiencing a flaw in the Nine Underworlds Great Array, which greatly reduced its effectiveness in trapping them. This was the best time for them to strike. (End of this chapter)
