Chapter 324 : The Alliance's Decisive Strike

Old Patriarch pondered for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "The Demonic Tribe has the support of a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein [a powerful natural source of spiritual energy] for supplies, while we merely occupy a few surrounding Third Rank Spirit Vein [lesser sources of spiritual energy]."

"The longer this drags on, the more disadvantageous it becomes for us. In my opinion, it would be best to resolve this battle swiftly."

"Easier said than done,"

Xavier Xu shook his head, voicing his opposition. "We may not be able to breach their Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive magical array]."

"We possess two Fourth Rank [a powerful grade of magical artifact] Treasure Boat [a large, ship-like magical vessel]. That should be sufficient to break through the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation."

Chen Thalion's brow furrowed slightly as he weighed his words.

Elara Lin, standing to the side, glanced at the others and shook her head. "That Heaven-Slaying Blade [a legendary, immensely powerful blade] can unleash six strikes. I fear even the full-force attacks of our Treasure Boat would be drained by it. After all, even when we combine our power, the boat's Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura [a devastating sword energy attack] can only be unleashed three times."

"Then we shall fuel it with Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation]," she declared.

Lyra Jiang made the final decision, her voice firm. She feared that further delay would only invite unforeseen complications.

Fortunately, they had stockpiled a considerable number of Spirit Stone for this campaign, enough to allow the treasure boat's Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura to unleash its full, devastating might. For more chapters, visit audio-novel . com for the complete novel.

Early the next morning, the Heaven's Ruin Alliance [a major alliance of righteous cultivators] mustered its forces for battle once more. Both the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Treasure Boat and the Black Flood Dragon Treasure Boat [a formidable warship shaped like a black flood dragon] were deployed to the front lines.

From the very outset of this engagement, the decision was made to commit their full strength. The Heaven-Devouring Serpent Treasure Boat struck first. Thousands of cultivators joined their power to activate the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy channels and flags used to amplify power], unleashing the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura [a devastating sword aura formed by the power of seven stars].

This strike was comparable to a full-force blow from a Golden Core Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Core Realm] expert. The moment it crashed down, the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array protecting a mountain stronghold] shielding Earth Lion Ridge trembled violently, its radiance flickering wildly.

Although the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation of Earth Lion Ridge could withstand the assault of two or three Golden Core, Late Stage cultivators, it was under immense strain facing such an attack. It could not endure many more strikes of this magnitude.

"The Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura, is it?"

"Hmph—"

Within Earth Lion Ridge, the Earth Lion Demon King watched the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura unleash its might, his gaze turning icy.

Seeing the Black Flood Dragon Treasure Boat begin to glow once more, the Earth Lion Demon King swiftly channeled power into the Formation, activating the Heaven-Slaying Blade [a powerful blade capable of cleaving the heavens] to counterattack.

Although the Heaven-Slaying Blade could not completely negate the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura, it managed to erode the majority of its power. Through this back-and-forth exchange, it successfully blocked all six sword auras unleashed by the two treasure ships.

"Success."

Seeing it had blocked the six sword auras, the Earth Lion Demon King let out a slight sigh of relief.

Yet, in the very next instant, its expression shifted subtly, and it hurriedly channeled the Tribulation Transcendence Mysterious Pearl [a mystical orb said to ward off heavenly calamities] to its maximum power.

This was because the two treasure ships, disregarding the immense cost, fueled the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura [a devastating sword technique powered by stellar energies] by consuming vast quantities of Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy], unleashing another relentless barrage of Demon-Slaying Sword Aura [sword energy specifically honed to annihilate demonic entities].

The group expended a staggering one million Spirit Stone, unleashing ten consecutive waves of Demon-Slaying Sword Aura. This relentless assault pushed the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array protecting a mountain stronghold] to its absolute limit. With the final strike from the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Treasure Boat [a formidable enchanted vessel], the formation shattered with a resounding, metallic clang.

As the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation collapsed, Lyra Jiang was the first to act. Merging her body with her sword into a single streak of light, she shot into the heart of Earth Lion Ridge.

"Now!" she commanded.

In that very moment, dozens of Human Race Golden Core [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual power into a golden core] and Purple Mansion Cultivator [cultivators who have opened their third spiritual chamber] followed close behind her.

Tens of thousands of Human Race cultivators surged forth from the treasure ships, joining the fray and clashing directly with the Demonic Tribe [a collective term for tribes of sentient demonic beasts] defending Earth Lion Ridge.

High above Earth Lion Ridge, the Earth Lion Demon King and the Golden Lion Mastiff Demon King ascended to meet Lyra Jiang head-on.

Before five breaths had passed in their clash, reinforcements arrived. Elara Lin, Xavier Xu, and Eldrin Chen swiftly joined the battle, aiding Lyra Jiang in surrounding and pressuring the two mighty Demon King [rulers of powerful demonic tribes].

Seeing the multitude of foes arrayed against him, the Earth Lion Demon King [a powerful ruler of the Earth Lion demon tribe] abruptly changed expression. Seizing the moment, he swiftly retreated and then cried out in a booming voice.

"Fellow Daoists, if you do not act now, when will you?"

"Do not be hasty, Lion King."

At that very moment, a voice echoed from the void.

Eldrin Chen looked up. From the left, three men clad in black robes approached, while from the right came a massive, hulking figure—a Savage Ox Demon King [a powerful ruler of the Savage Ox demon tribe].

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"I never imagined you would aid the Earth Lion Demon King,"

remarked Lyra Jiang with a tone of feigned calm. The Savage Ox tribe was considered natural prey for the Earth Lions; their relationship was one of mortal enmity.

The Savage Ox Plains [the territory ruled by the Savage Ox Demon King] and the Earth Lion Ridge had long been locked in a cycle of mutual predation. For the Ox King to come to the Lion King's aid now was, to say the least, unexpected.

The Savage Ox Demon King strode forward, his voice rumbling like distant thunder. "This sovereign was reluctant to intervene. However, the Earth Lion Demon King has promised me the Ox Demon Blood Jade [a legendary treasure formed from the condensed essence and blood of a powerful Ox Demon, said to grant immense strength]."

The Ox Demon Blood Jade [a rare and precious treasure that can help the Savage Ox Tribe awaken their ancestral Ox Demon bloodline] is an exceptionally rare and precious treasure, capable of aiding the Savage Ox Tribe [a tribe of demonic beasts with the bloodline of savage oxen] in awakening their Ox Demon bloodline. No wonder the Savage Ox Demon King [the ruler of the Savage Ox demon tribe] has taken action.

Lyra Jiang nodded slightly, her gaze shifting to the three black-robed figures on the other side. She spoke with calm detachment, "You who prefer to skulk in shadows, hiding your faces... I suspect you are not mere Demonic Cultivators [practitioners of dark, forbidden arts], are you?"

"Heh heh heh…"

A strange, grating laugh emanated from the leader of the trio.

His eyes, burning with malice, fixed upon Lyra Jiang. He sneered coldly, "What does it matter whether we are or are not?"

"Facing six against four, and yet you remain so composed. You must believe you have some means of escape, is that it?"

As the black-robed elder spoke, he raised his hand, channeling his mana. Nine Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to anchor and power magical formations] soared into the sky, weaving a net of energy that sealed the heavens and earth for hundreds of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in all directions.

With this done, he delivered his pronouncement with a cold smile. "This formation is called the Taiyi Heaven-Sealing Formation [the Primordial Unity Heaven-Sealing Formation, a powerful sealing array]. Its grade reaches the Sixth Rank High Grade [a classification denoting immense power]. Within a radius of several hundred Li-lengths, the space is now locked. You will find escape impossible for the time being."

"This is bad!"

Xavier Xu's expression turned grave. He tested the barrier with his spiritual sense and confirmed that the area for hundreds of Li-lengths was indeed sealed by a powerful Formation [a structured arrangement of magical energy for specific purposes]. Breaking through it would be exceedingly difficult in a short span of time.

Lyra Jiang's expression remained serene. With a slight lift of her hand, countless tendrils of energy surged forth from the Earth-Fortress Earth Origin Disk, once again enveloping the surrounding void.

Having accomplished this, Lyra Jiang smiled and said, "I had initially thought that the Earth-Fortress Earth Origin Disk alone might not be sufficient to contain you all."

"But now, with your Taiyi Heaven-Sealing Formation to complement it, the combined power of the two ensures that none of you will escape."

"Something is amiss."

The Earth Lion Demon King and his companions' expressions shifted, sensing that Lyra Jiang's confidence seemed almost excessive.

At that very moment, from the distant void, an elder of immortal bearing and Daoist grace strode through the air. "Fellow Daoist Lyra, Fellow Daoist Chen," he said, "it appears your foresight in inviting this old man as a hidden reserve was not misplaced."

The Demonic Tribe members looked up, their countenances subtly changing.

The newcomer was none other than Taiwu the Daoist, the Grand Elder of the Verdant Immortal Sect. Originally a cultivator of the Middle Golden Core realm, he had now broken through to the Golden Core, Mid Stage. His strength was formidable even among his peers in the Golden Core, Mid Stage.

"Why is he here?"

The Earth Lion Demon King's expression darkened. The Demonic Tribe had long been wary of the Firmament Sword Sect and the Violet Abyss Sect, but they had never anticipated that the Verdant Immortal Sect, with only a single Golden Core cultivator remaining, would intervene in this conflict.

The expressions of the three Ancient Ancestors of the Deng Clan shifted subtly. The Deng Clan Patriarch spoke, his voice carrying an icy edge.

"Even adding one Golden Core, Mid Stage cultivator would hardly suffice to defy the heavens and alter fate."

"Attack!"

In that instant, the several Golden Core Ancestors from both sides soared into the sky, unleashing their full power from the very first move.

The Deng Clan Patriarch and the Earth Lion Demon King immediately focused their assault on Lyra Jiang, aiming to eliminate their most formidable foe. Yet, the moment they engaged, they found their attacks stifled and their movements completely restricted, every move countered. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio‑novel.com.