Chapter 886 : Siege of the Heavenly Demon Sea

"If that is the case."

A glint of cold light flashed in the eyes of the Desire Demon Primordial Spirit [a powerful demonic cultivator whose spirit has reached the Primordial Spirit realm], and he spoke, "Then we shall fortify ourselves on these islands. The Master of the Horizon Pavilion is gravely wounded; at best, he can only delay the Black Dragon [a powerful draconic demon beast] for a short while."

"Once the Black Dragon shakes off his entanglement and arrives, the Human Race forces will retreat of their own accord."

Just as the various fiendish demons were discussing their strategy, the Human Race army gathered in one place outside the Heavenly Demon Sea Region [a vast sea region long occupied and fortified by demonic forces].

Aboard the Primordial Solar Treasure Ship [a mighty flying vessel imbued with the power of the primordial sun] of the Horizon Pavilion, several Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have mastered their Primordial Spirit and established their own unique Path] had assembled, their expressions grave as they gazed upon the Heavenly Demon Sea Region before them.

"Now that the Fiend Race [the collective term for demonic cultivators and beings] are entrenched within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region, this battle is likely to prove rather thorny,"

remarked Sage Lord Dorian, his countenance solemn and filled with profound gravity.

Everyone furrowed their brows. After a moment of contemplation, Path Lord Langsley [a Path Lord known for his strategic mind] spoke, "In terms of raw strength, we hold a slight advantage over the Fiend Race."

"However, the Heavenly Demon Sea Region has been fortified by the Fiend Race for many years. It possesses a Sixth Rank Mid-Grade Spiritual Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated spiritual energy that nourishes the land] and is further protected by a complete Sixth Rank Superior Grade Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array that shields an entire mountain or region]. I fear breaching it will not be easy."

All the Primordial Spirit Path Lord present nodded in agreement. The Mountain Protection Formation of the Heavenly Demon Sea Region was equivalent to the defensive power of at least ten Primordial Spirit Path Lord. If they could not break through it, the Human Race forces might very well suffer a severe defeat in this campaign. Join our community of readers at audio-novel dot com.

With this thought, the Violet Firmament Path Lord spoke, "We possess the Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Treasure Ship 'Sea Pavilion World-Suppressing Ship'. Using this vessel to assault their Mountain Protection Formation might allow us to breach their defensive Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and flows designed for protection, confinement, or amplification]."

"That alone may still fall short," Eldrin Chen replied.

Eldrin Chen shook his head and turned his gaze towards the Gleaming Brilliance Star Lord beside him. "Fellow Daoist, I wonder if you still have any Sixth Rank Superior Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman [a powerful, single-use charm designed to disrupt and shatter defensive formations] in your possession?"

The Gleaming Brilliance Hall Master shook his head upon hearing this. "The accumulated resources of my Stellar Palace have been nearly exhausted in the successive great battles. The last Sixth Rank Superior Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman was used during the assault on Blood Demon Island. At present, we truly possess no such Spiritual Object [an object infused with or capable of channeling spiritual energy]."

"Alas." Eldrin Chen could only sigh at the response. He then looked to the others and asked, "Each of you esteemed Path Lord [a cultivator who has comprehended and begun to walk their own unique Dao Path, a realm beyond Primordial Spirit] hails from ancient legacies. I wonder if any among you possess treasures capable of breaking formations?"

The group exchanged glances. A Primordial Spirit Path Lord from Central Continent produced a precious talisman. "This treasure is called the Mountain-Shaking Talisman. While it is not specifically a formation-breaking charm, it possesses the power to topple mountains and sunder moons. It may prove useful in this battle."

A Path Lord from the Path Palace Sacred Land brought forth a Spiritual Treasure [a treasure refined and imbued with spiritual power, more potent than a common magical artifact]. "This old one has in his possession a 'Primal Radiance Restriction-Breaking Shuttle'. It may also lend a hand."

Seeing these two take the lead, the others began to speak up one after another, each producing their own formation-breaking items.

After everyone had presented their treasures, Eldrin Chen tallied them up. He discovered they had collectively produced thirteen different Sixth Rank Spiritual Object [objects of power corresponding to the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage] effective against formations.

Although most of these Spiritual Object were only of Sixth Rank middle or lower grade, with only the Mountain-Shaking Talisman reaching Sixth Rank Superior Grade, their combined power was nonetheless Extraordinary.

Eldrin Chen estimated that if deployed simultaneously, they should be able to weaken the power of the Mountain Protection Formation by seventy to eighty percent.

Since that was the case, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time. With an expression of utmost gravity, he declared, "Fellow Daoists, in this battle we must be swift and decisive. We must break through the Mountain Protection Formation in one fell swoop."

"Though these formation-breaking Spiritual Object [enchanted artifacts imbued with spiritual power] are precious, I urge you not to be reluctant to use them."

"We understand."

Everyone grasped the importance of the situation and nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately raised his hand and gave the order for the Human Race army to commence the assault.

For this campaign, they had mobilized over a thousand Infant Soul Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose patriarchs have reached the Infant Soul cultivation realm]. The number of cultivators taking the field numbered in the hundreds of millions. At Eldrin Chen's command, tens of thousands of Treasure Ship [massive, fortress-like vessels powered by formations and spirit stones] surged forward, launching their attack on the Heavenly Demon Sea Region.

Treasure Ship formations, the Myriad Immortals Demon-Subduing Grand Formation, flights of magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] swords, Demon-Slaying Cannon...

In the blink of an eye, as the vast Human Race forces unleashed their might, a dazzling array of techniques and bombardments began to rain down incessantly upon the Mountain Protection Formation, causing the very Heavenly Demon Sea Region to tremble faintly under the onslaught.

"Now!"

In that very instant, the assembled Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] cultivators all sprang into action.

One after another, Sixth Rank [a high-tier classification for magical treasures and formations] grade siege-breaking artifacts slammed into the Demon Heaven Formation [a powerful defensive formation used by demonic forces]. The impact caused the Fiend Race's [a race of demonic cultivators] Mountain Protection Formation [a formation designed to shield a mountain or sect] to tremble violently, its radiance flickering erratically. Its defensive power was visibly diminished by more than half.

"Now!"

Seizing the moment, Eldrin Chen shouted and immediately resolved to exploit this opening to shatter the Mountain Protection Formation in one decisive strike.

He was the first to act, summoning forth a colossal hand that blotted out the sky as it descended to crush the formation.

Right on his heels, Dorian Ji channeled his energy into the Immortal Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining even immortals], sending it hurtling through the air to join the suppression. The Icy Glaze Demon Ancestor [an ancient and powerful ice-attribute demon] followed suit, its attack landing almost simultaneously. Visit audio-novel`com to enjoy the complete series.

"Damnation!"

Sensing the dire turn of events, the Three-Eyed Divine Clan Heavenly Demon [a powerful demon from a clan known for their third eye] leader's expression changed drastically. He instantly activated his Innate Great God Ability [a powerful innate divine technique] and summoned his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure bound to one's life force, growing in power with the cultivator], the 'Demon Heaven Halberd' [a halberd of immense demonic power], to block the onslaught.

The Desire Demon Clan Patriarch also exerted his full strength, barely managing to withstand the combined assault of the three powerful cultivators.

But before they could catch their breath, a blinding streak of light shot across the distance from afar. With a thunderous crash, it struck the Mountain Protection Formation once more.

"It is the Primordial Solar Treasure Ship [a legendary vessel forged from the essence of the primordial sun]."

In that instant, all the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons originating from realms beyond this world] present paled with terror.

The Primordial Solar Treasure Ship was a supreme treasure specifically designed to counter Mountain Protection Formation [powerful defensive arrays anchored to a location's spiritual veins]. Now, unleashed at full force, its destructive might surpassed even that of a Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [a cultivator at the peak of the Primordial Spirit stage] cultivator.

For a moment, the Heavenly Demon Sea Region [a vast, demon-infested oceanic territory] was thrown into utter chaos. The Mountain Protection Formation itself was breached, a gaping hole torn open as a web of cracks spread across its shimmering barrier.

"Perfect!"

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen's eyes snapped open.

He immediately used the Polarity Void Mirror [a mystical mirror that can freeze and stabilize space] to seal the surrounding void. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant beam of light embodying the power of the five fundamental elements] that shot forth like a divine spear.

"Disaster! It's the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a cataclysmic thunder technique fusing the power of the five elements with the fury of the primordial sun]!"

As the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder surged towards them, the gathered Demon God [powerful demonic beings of god-like stature] were struck with profound dread.

Six thousand years prior, before Imperial Sovereign Jiang [a legendary emperor and supreme cultivator] had fully established his path, he had once relied upon this very Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder to achieve an era of unchallenged dominance.

On the path of cultivation leading to immortality, the number of Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic cultivator whose spirit has reached a heavenly level] who met their end beneath this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] of Imperial Sovereign Jiang reached a staggering twenty-seven.

It could be said that most of the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon present had once lived under the shadow of this Divine Ability. Now, witnessing its terrifying power manifest once more upon the mortal realm, how could their hearts not be gripped by fear?

"BOOM—"

The Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a cataclysmic thunder technique born from the fusion of the five elements and the primordial sun] possessed Extreme Speed [a supernatural speed technique]. In the blink of an eye, a flash of lightning, it had already crashed against the Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array protecting a mountain stronghold].

The Demon Heaven Formation [a formidable demonic defensive array] was already at the end of its strength. Struck by this blow, it collapsed with a thunderous roar, utterly shattered on the spot.

"The grand formation... is broken!"

"..."

Meanwhile, far away in the boundless Eastern Barrens, deep within the Vast and Misty Marsh.

Two figures stood facing each other, their expressions calm as they regarded one another, yet an intangible clash of wills surged between them.

"Do you truly intend to stand in my way?"

The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor had taken on a rare human form, appearing as a youth with lips red as cinnabar and teeth white as jade. He wore a long black robe, his dark hair cascading freely down his back, and his brow held an air of chilling indifference.

Opposite him, Master of the Horizon Pavilion sat cross-legged in the void, clad in a robe the color of moonlight. After a moment of profound silence, he spoke, "This battle concerns the fate of the entire Purple Seal Realm. If you intervene, you will find it difficult to escape the Tribulation [the heavenly retribution for defying cosmic laws] in the days to come." The complete novel can be found at audio . novel . com.