Chapter 984 : The Unstoppable Sword Formation

The allied forces were forced into a steady retreat, finding it increasingly difficult to withstand the onslaught of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this realm].

Yet, the arsenal of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon was far from exhausted. To the horror of all, the Seven Sword Slaves [a group of seven elite swordsmen bound to a demonic master] moved as one, their wills perfectly synchronized. As if sharing a single mind, they simultaneously channeled their demonic blades in a converging strike aimed directly at Seven Avians Recluse.

"Catastrophe!"

A cold dread seized the heart of Seven Avians Recluse. He realized, to his horror, that this sword strike had sealed the very fabric of heaven and earth, cornering myself in an inescapable dead end. His allies watched, powerless to intervene.

In his final moment, he managed only to frantically activate his Quasi-Immortal Treasure [a treasure of near-immortal grade], the Seven Avians Fan [a fan adorned with seven avian spirits], to block for a fleeting instant. It was not enough. He was slain, his form dissipating into the void.

"How is this possible?"

Shock and disbelief washed over the remaining cultivators. That Seven Avians Recluse, a powerhouse at the Half-Immortal Realm [a realm halfway to true immortality], could be extinguished in mere moments by the Seven Sword Slaves was utterly inconceivable.

As a peerless Sword Cultivator [a cultivator whose path and power are centered on the sword], Lin Tianqi possessed the deepest comprehension of the Sword Dao [the profound principles of the Way of the Sword] among them. His face paled dramatically as he cried out, "That was the Seven Malignancies Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation that channels seven types of baleful energy]!"

"The Extraterrestrial Demon God [the supreme demonic entity commanding the invaders] has forged this formation within their very bodies. When unleashed, its power borders on invincibility in the mortal realm."

Upon hearing his words, a leaden weight of despair settled in the hearts of every cultivator present. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel . com.

This Seven Malignancies Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation of seven interlinked blades] was meticulously cultivated by Arachne, the Demon God [a supreme demonic entity]. When combined, it posed a genuine threat even to an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. How could these Demigod Ancestor [powerful cultivators one step below true divinity] possibly withstand it?

"Amitabha Buddha!"

Yet, at this very moment of despair, a sigh suddenly echoed through the air.

Seeing the dire situation, Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk [a monk who has survived heavenly tribulations] finally intervened, unleashing the Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, unshakable spiritual foundation of a Buddha] left behind by the Buddha of Tranquil Spirit Temple [a sacred temple of profound peace].

The Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk manifested his golden body. Countless golden Sanskrit characters surged forth from before him, coalescing into a scroll—the Ancient Buddha Scripture of Unparalleled Epochs [a sacred scripture containing the wisdom of a primordial Buddha].

A storm of Sanskrit characters swept across everything, instantly slashing toward the Seven Sword Slaves [seven elite swordsmen bound in servitude].

"Cleave!"

Sensing the onslaught of golden Sanskrit characters, the Seven Sword Slaves moved as one.

They stood upon the Seven Malignancies Sword Formation, their power converging into a single, devastating sword beam that shot straight for the Ancient Buddha Scripture of Unparalleled Epochs.

This Seven Malignancies Sword Formation was an immortal-slaying, demonic array personally forged by Arachne, the Demon God. Its might was sufficient to sever stars from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms] and approached the full strike of an Immortal. Even the Eastern Sovereign [a legendary sovereign emperor], were he alive, would have had to treat it with grave seriousness.

"Fiend, meet your end!"

Yet in that very instant, the myriad golden Sanskrit characters Sanskrit Script converged, coalescing into the phantom of an ancient Buddha. With wrathful, wide-open eyes, it brought a palm down in a world-suppressing strike.

Amidst a deafening roar that seemed to tear heaven and earth asunder, the Seven Malignancies Sword Formation was instantly shattered. Three of the semi-Immortal Sword slaves were pulverized into crimson mist on the spot.

"Well struck!"

Witnessing the collapse of the Seven Malignancies Sword Formation, the Dao Lords of the Purple Realm who were locked in the great battle revealed looks of elation, only for those expressions to freeze a moment later.

For the Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk who had unleashed that blow was now dissolving into motes of light, his very being beginning to merge with the Dao [the fundamental principle of the universe] and dissipate into the world.

It was revealed that the golden Sanskrit Script was a legacy left by a Buddha of antiquity, one of the Deep-Seated Foundations the Purple Realm relied upon to oppose the Demon God. Yet its power was overwhelmingly domineering; to fully manifest its might required the expenditure of a cataclysmic amount of energy.

Forcing this technique with his own cultivation base, the Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk had ultimately exhausted his life force to the dregs, resulting in this immediate merging with the Dao.

"Aaaargh—!"

After that momentary freeze, Lin Tianqi roared with a voice of fury and maddened conviction. He unleashed a single sword stroke. A vast, torrential sword-light cleaved across one hundred thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], illuminating the boundless heavens and earth.

Alone, he actually managed to intercept two Demi-Immortal Heaven-Demon [powerful celestial demons]. Suppressing his grief and fury, he declared, "I will hold the rear!"

Sky-Watching Dao Master also blocked the remaining two formidable foes, his expression grave as he commanded, "You must go to the Myriad Ruins Continent at once. Protect the Five Elements Ancestral Veins [the primordial spiritual arteries of the five elements] at all costs."

"Brother Tianqi..."

Without a word, Peng the Roc Demon Sage soared towards the Myriad Ruins Continent. Kunxuan the Dao Venerable, however, trembled slightly, gritted his teeth, and bid farewell, "Take care, both of you."

At this moment, everyone understood clearly. Although both Sky-Watching Dao Master and Lin Tianqi were Peak Demi-Immortal [cultivators at the pinnacle of the Demi-Immortal realm], facing four semi-Immortal Sword slaves [sword-wielding thralls of immense power] alone, they risked falling in battle.

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"Kill!"

Peng the Roc Demon Sage possessed peerless speed in the world. With a beat of his wings that tore through the firmament, he overtook and caught up to the three Demon Consorts [powerful demon consorts] despite starting later.

Seeing him pursue, one of the three Demon Consorts—a woman in violet robes—halted and laughed mockingly, "A mere fledgling Roc, and you dare chase after This Seat?"

"*Clang—*"

Violet Demon Consort let out a cold sneer. With a flick of her sleeve, she released a violet demonic mirror, directing its light straight at Peng the Roc Demon Sage.

This treasure was named the Immortal-Folding Mirror [a mirror capable of trapping even immortal beings], personally forged by the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this realm]. It was a top-tier Quasi-Immortal Treasure [a treasure of power just below that of true immortal artifacts], its radiance potent enough to overwhelm even a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has attained a state between mortal and true divinity].

Peng the Roc Demon Sage had intended to use his blinding speed to entangle the three Demon Consorts [powerful consorts of a demon sovereign]. Yet, upon clashing, he realized this Violet Demon Consort had not only cultivated a Pseudo Dao Fruit [a nascent, imperfect form of the ultimate Dao attainment] but had also comprehended an illusory Law Power [the power to manipulate a fundamental law of reality]. Her cultivation was likely approaching that of the Master of the Dao Palace.

In an instant, Peng the Roc Demon Sage's heart sank. "I cannot hold them," he muttered grimly. "This is disastrous!"

Sure enough, the other two Demon Consorts continued their murderous charge toward the Myriad Ruins Continent, swiftly closing in on the location of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a legendary sea of eternal, imprisoning flames].

At that very moment, those guarding the Myriad Ruins Continent—Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, and Lila—could no longer restrain themselves and surged forth to intercept.

After three thousand years of cultivation, their power had unknowingly reached the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul stage]. They immediately summoned their treasures: the Primordial Gold Bracelet, the Whisk [a horsetail whisk, a ceremonial and potent weapon], and the Five-Colored Divine Whip. These three Quasi-Immortal Treasure were unleashed in a desperate attempt to delay the two demonic foes.

"Overestimating your strength," one of the consorts scoffed.

The two Demon Consorts merely laughed coldly. Attacking in unison, they drove the trio back step by step. Fortunately, this brief delay allowed Kunxuan the Dao Venerable to catch up.

A fierce battle erupted. On one side were two Demi-Immortal [beings of power half-way to true immortality] Demon Consorts. On the other, four cultivators, each wielding Quasi-Immortal [near-immortal grade] supreme treasures, were no easy opponents. The conflict swiftly descended into a grueling, protracted stalemate.

As the situation grew increasingly desperate, the two Demon Consorts sneered coldly, "You may hinder us, but you cannot protect these Five Elements Ancestral Veins [the five primordial spiritual arteries that form the foundation of the continent's energy network]."

"BOOM—"

A deafening roar tore through the void as over a dozen Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this realm] broke through the encirclement and surged into the heart of the Myriad Ruins Continent.

Among them were several Demonic Monsters at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] level. Wielding supreme treasures, they launched a devastating assault, intent on obliterating one of the Five Elements Ancestral Veins—the Heaven's Spine Mountains [the Celestial Pillar mountain range].

Yet, in that very instant, the void itself seemed to freeze solid.

A figure clad in black robes strode through the air. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a palm strike that sent the Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [a high-ranking demon at the Nascent Soul level] hurtling away.

The newcomer was none other than Kael Chen. His expression was icy as he regarded the host of powerful foes, his voice unnervingly calm.

"I stand here. You shall advance no further."

Only then did the demonic horde truly see the man before them. A flicker of tension passed through them before one spoke with cold disdain, "A mere cultivator at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul dares to defy the heavens themselves?"

"I will end you here!"

In an instant, over a dozen Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator [powerful cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage by following a demonic path] launched their attacks simultaneously, converging upon Kael Chen.

These dozen or so Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [powerful demons who have cultivated to the Nascent Soul realm] were exceptionally formidable, with several among them having reached the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul cultivation stage]. Even a single Ninth Layer Nascent Soul cultivator would face mortal peril against such a force.

Kael Chen clashed with the horde, his terrifying, transcendent power manifesting within the mortal realm.

The great battle had not raged for long before Kael Chen raised his hand and unleashed a palm strike to suppress his foes.

In that moment, the three powers of Buddha, Dao, and Demon fused together, transforming into a dreadful, supreme force that swept forth. It struck a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [a cultivator whose spiritual core has reached an advanced stage of refinement] Heaven-Demon [a high-ranking demon from the celestial realms] with such overwhelming might that the demon was instantly pulverized into a bloody mist.

"How can this be?"

The remaining demons cried out in alarm, their faces etched with terror. They had never imagined that Kael Chen possessed such staggering power.

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