Chapter 1262 : The Grand Formation's Awakening

The boundless tide of Demonic Beasts surged forth ceaselessly, their myriad Divine Abilitys and demonic treasures crashing against the grand formation, yet only managing to stir the most insignificant of ripples.

In stark contrast, countless cultivators stood guard beside the Formation, continuously unleashing their Spiritual Treasures and Flying Swords in sweeping arcs, reaping a grim harvest from the Demonic Beast Army.

Witnessing this, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "Shall we make our move?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with contemplation. He understood Lyra Jiang's meaning. The Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation contained four supreme killing arrays, specifically designed by them to shatter the enemy's advance.

Once unleashed, they could inflict devastating casualties upon this Beast Tide.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen shook his head. "Patience," he said. "Let us wait a while longer."

This Demonic Tribe Beast Tide had swept forth from the Su Wei Sea, its ranks a chaotic mix of cultivation levels. Some vanguard forces had already reached the Abyssal Sea Region, but far more were still en route.

To activate their ultimate techniques now would be wasteful. It was better to conserve their spiritual energy and resources, saving them for the trials yet to come.

Time lost its meaning. Only when the expanse beyond the Abyssal Sea Region was choked with countless Demonic Tribe—when even the cultivators within the Formation felt their limbs grow numb from relentless slaughter—did Eldrin Chen finally open his eyes.

A killing intent, sharp as a honed blade, flashed within his gaze. In that instant, he channeled the full might of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation. Find this and other novels at audio-novel-dot-com.

In that instant, across the myriad islands, a boundless and resplendent light erupted. An inexhaustible tide of spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things] surged upward, following the pathways of the Formation.

The endless spiritual energy soared to the Nine Firmaments above, intertwining with the star-studded sky to transform into one after another celestial Sword Qi [sword-like projections of condensed energy].

As the vast reserves of spiritual energy were drained, in the blink of an eye, those countless Flying Sword [magical swords that can be controlled to fly and attack from a distance] took form. Within mere breaths, they had evolved into billions upon billions of stellar Sword Qi.

Even so, Eldrin Chen did not cease his efforts.

As he continuously channeled the power of the Formation, every single moment within the Nine Heavens Above saw billions more strands of Sword Qi coalesce and solidify. This accumulation continued for a full three months.

Only when the power of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation neared its limit did Eldrin Chen finally halt the condensation of the Flying Sword.

By this time, within the boundless Abyssal Sea Region, the countless stellar Flying Sword had converged into a veritable Long River of stars. The number of these stellar Flying Sword was beyond measure—trillions upon trillions, an utterly incalculable multitude that would make even a Nine Heavens Immortal [an immortal being of the highest cultivation realm] shudder in awe.

Gathered together, such an immense quantity of stellar Sword Qi cast a dazzling stellar radiance that illuminated the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths [a phrase denoting the entirety of the cosmos]. A boundless, sweeping tide of Sword Qi engulfed the endless seas.

Even the vast, distant Beast Tide [a massive, overwhelming charge of demonic beasts], separated by hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], felt a bone-deep chill the moment this Sword Qi took form. A mortal, instinctive terror surged within their hearts.

The profound dread born from the precipice between Life and Death [the fundamental duality of existence and cessation] jolted countless Demonic Beast [beasts tainted by or born of demonic energy] awake from the throes of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event or trial of fate].

Gazing upon that sky-spanning river of stellar Sword Qi [sword energy], they could only feel their scalps go numb. Instantly, they began to scatter and flee in all directions, but alas, it was already too late.

"Hmm."

In that fleeting instant, the boundless Sword Qi Long River [celestial river] trembled ever so slightly.

Countless stellar Flying Sword [magical swords that fly under a cultivator's control] cascaded down, transforming into an endless sea of Flying Sword that drowned everything in its path. It was as if the very Nine Heavens Silver River [the Milky Way] had descended, manifesting as a river of Flying Sword to cleave through the world.

In that moment, Nascent Soul [a high cultivation realm where one forms a spiritual infant] great demons struggled with all their might, desperate to seize a sliver of life. Nascent Soul Demon Progenitor [ancient demon beasts of the Nascent Soul realm] tore through millions of Li-lengths of sea, attempting to carve a path to escape.

Yet, in the end, it was a futile struggle against an inexorable fate. Before the Sword Qi Long River, all resistance was meaningless. Wherever the Sword Qi passed,

all things were annihilated, mountains and Ronan [a person's name] alike were utterly destroyed.

Everything was reduced to dust. Even a Pure Yang [a supreme cultivation realm of pure solar energy] Demon Progenitor [ancient progenitor of a demon race], stretching for tens of thousands of Li-lengths, was sliced into nothingness by billions of strands of stellar Sword Qi, becoming mere ashes of calamity.

Only when the cataclysm subsided did the onlookers realize that beyond the Abyssal Sea Region, the blood of myriad demons had dyed hundreds of millions of Li-lengths of ocean, staining the vast, boundless sea into a crimson expanse.

"What a formidable killing formation."

Within the distant Void [the formless, primordial emptiness], Su Wei Ancient Ancestor's expression shifted subtly, while the various Demon Immortal [powerful demonic beings who have attained a state akin to immortality] all visibly changed countenance.

Aethelred Ao, however, remained utterly composed. He then spoke, "This River of Cosmic Star Sword Qi [a divine technique manifesting a river of sword energy woven from cosmic starlight] possesses truly extraordinary destructive power. It is clearly designed specifically to counter Blessed Land [a sanctuary or territory imbued with potent spiritual energy] Dao Soldiers [elite soldiers cultivated and empowered by a sect or clan] and Beast Tide [a massive, overwhelming assault by demonic beasts]."

"Yet, there is no need for concern. Such a technique must consume a tremendous amount of the Formation's [a complex array or magical formation] power."

"If he dares to unleash it a few more times, you and I can then strike to shatter the formation."

Upon hearing this, Su Wei Ancient Ancestor's expression did not improve.

He was the one who had initiated this Beast Tide. The countless millions of Demonic Tribe [tribes or clans of demonic beings] joining the battle were largely under his command; their deaths caused Aethelred Ao no heartache. Access the full story on audio-novel .c om.

Now, with Eldrin Chen unleashing the River of Cosmic Star Sword Qi, a single stroke had annihilated over one-tenth of the boundless Beast Tide. In truth, Su Wei Ancient Ancestor's heart ached at the loss.

Consider the vast expanse of the Su Wei Sea. Many of its islands stretched for hundreds of millions, even tens of billions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], and the Demonic Tribe dwelling within them numbered far beyond mere millions.

Tens of thousands of such islands, combined with the Demonic Tribe from the endless seas, had mobilized a Beast Tide whose true scale was unknowable.

Yet, in the blink of an eye, over a tenth had been lost. A sense of foreboding crept into Su Wei Ancient Ancestor's heart. Aethelred Ao, observing this, roughly guessed his companion's thoughts and promptly advised, "These Demonic Tribe cannot achieve Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate transcendence to become an immortal being]. In a few Millennium [a cycle of one thousand years], they will likely be entirely replaced. What does it matter if they are utterly wiped out?"

"As long as we can conquer the Abyssal Sea Region, their clan can be fully restored within less than one hundred thousand years." "Using them to deplete the formation's power is indeed the most fitting choice."

Having said this, Aethelred Ao added, "Rest assured, once the Beast Tide is utterly exhausted, my Thousand Dragons Lake will intervene. We shall shatter this Formation of his with Heavy Treasures."

Su Wei Ancient Ancestor remained silent. His expression placid, he gazed upon the Abyssal Sea Region for a long while before finally waving his hand in dismissal.

The assembled Demon Immortal [powerful demonic cultivators who have attained immortality] understood his intent. Immediately, they began once more to drive the Beast Tide [a massive, chaotic onslaught of demonic beasts] against the great formation.

The Demonic Tribe [a tribe or race of demonic beings] seemed to harbor some fear of this, yet with the pervasive influence of the calamitous aura [a corrupting energy born of great strife or disaster], their minds and wills were largely subdued.

As they were herded into the Abyssal Sea Region, the boundless Blood Sea [a sea of blood, often a manifestation of profound slaughter or demonic power] and the stimulation of the Baleful Qi [malignant, destructive spiritual energy] once again overpowered their fear with madness. They began to charge relentlessly towards the heart of the Abyssal Sea Region.

In response, Eldrin Chen took no further action.

He did not activate the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation again. While the Cosmic Star Sword Qi [sword energy channeled from the power of celestial stars] possessed devastating might, it also consumed an immense amount of spiritual energy and Stellar Power [the refined essence drawn from stars].

Of the two, spiritual energy was less of a concern. The numerous Spirit Island [islands rich in spiritual energy] within the Abyssal Sea held vast reserves, sufficient to sustain multiple engagements.

Furthermore, even if spiritual energy ran low, it could be supplemented by the collective mana [the internal energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] of countless cultivators. At the very least, they could expend Immortal Source [a primordial source of immortal-grade energy] and Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] to replenish it.

However, the Stellar Power [the refined energy drawn from the stars] was exceedingly precious. The Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand celestial array] had been established for many years, yet the amount of Stellar Power it could channel had its limits.

This time, Eldrin Chen had unleashed a full-force strike, consuming nearly half of the Stellar Power accumulated over the years. Unless absolutely necessary, he would not activate it again until the Stellar Power had been replenished.

Fortunately, although this move had consumed a vast sea of Stellar Power, the energy itself had not vanished; it had merely dissipated into the surroundings of the Abyssal Sea [a vast and profound sea realm].

Over time, this scattered Stellar Power would gradually be gathered back into the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation. To restore it to its peak potency would likely require three hundred years.

"Once every three hundred years, the Cosmic Star Sword Qi [a sword energy forged from stellar essence] can be unleashed."

"That is sufficient."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself. The Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era-spanning calamity] spanned thirty thousand years; it was not something that would conclude in a single day. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel dot com.