Chapter 675 Deduce Celestial Secrets, Suffer Backlash

Eldrin shook his head and said, "I observed that after the destruction of the Black Tortoise Star Palace, their morale has completely collapsed. If we deploy them in this state, they will surely suffer a crushing defeat at the first sign of adversity."

"Only a series of major victories can help them regain their morale. You must understand that whether 1 possesses the will to fight greatly influences the outcome of battle."

Lyra nodded, finally understanding Eldrin's line of thinking.

If 1 lacks the will to fight, once embroiled in a bitter struggle, they would likely prioritize self-preservation, each fleeing to save their own skin first. Who would still care about a collapse as swift as a landslide, and who would remember the greater righteousness of humanity?

Even if a handful chose to fight for humanity, they would likely meet nothing but a heroic death on the battlefield.

As for those who fled, once the rout began, their desperate escape only hastened their demise, and it was uncertain how many would actually manage to survive.

Thus, only by concentrating superior forces to defeat the opponent and continuously securing victories could 1 ride the surging momentum of battle intent to overcome formidable foes.

At this thought, Lyra (Person Name) said worriedly, "Aren't you afraid of encountering the hidden main force of the demon clan?"

"If we truly encounter the main force of the demon clan."

Eldrin (Person Name) took a deep breath, his gaze turning icy as he declared, "Even if it means depleting Senior Qingyuan's power, we must annihilate them in 1 decisive strike."

"So be it, then."

Lyra sighed softly, knowing in her heart that this was the only choice left.

However, the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) was a Pure Yang spiritual treasure renowned throughout the world. Once unleashed at full power, it was capable of slaying demons and vanquishing evil.

Unfortunately, the accumulated power within this sword could only be unleashed at full strength 3 times. Once its potency was completely depleted, it would require many years to recover. Thus, Eldrin dared not wield it recklessly unless absolutely necessary.

Suppressing her wandering thoughts, Lyra (Person Name) added, "Why don’t we use the Star-Gazing Tower to perform a divination and gauge the fortunes of this battle?"

"Very well."

Eldrin nodded slightly, agreeing that it was time to consult the Star-Gazing Pavilion for divination.

The 2 summoned the Star Observation Tower. Eldrin sat atop the Star-Enlightenment Platform, activating the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction through the grand mystical art known as the Great Deduction Celestial Art.

Upon the star chart, 9 resplendent constellations spiraled upward, intertwining with the Big Dipper in the celestial dome as profoundly mysterious astral patterns continuously shifted and took form.

In that very instant, Eldrin glimpsed a miraculous vision—a translucent 9 Heavens Treasure Mirror stood in stark opposition to a deep black jade slip.

"Little creature, how dare you meddle?"

Suddenly, a strange laughter rang out as the pitch-black jade slip swept horizontally with an unstoppable force, aiming to annihilate Eldrin.

At that very moment, another voice rang out: "How dare you lose focus while confronting this venerable 1?"

Boom—

In an instant, the treasure mirror erupted with crystalline radiance, clashing spectacularly against the jade slip and violently hurling Eldrin from the illusionary realm.

In that final fleeting moment, Eldrin caught a glimpse of celestial mysteries—a brilliant star over the eastern lands grew dim and faint, trembling on the verge of plummeting from the heavens.

"Husband."

Lyra's face paled dramatically as she swiftly supported Eldrin, her expression filled with utter concern.

Eldrin's pupils abruptly trembled, finally snapping back to reality, his expression still tinged with lingering trepidation.

Seeing his expression, Lyra felt an inexplicable tremor in her heart and couldn't help but ask, "What exactly did you see? Does this battle foretell great peril?"

"No."

Eldrin shook his head, unable to suppress a deep sigh as he recounted everything he had witnessed to Lyra.

Lyra’s heart trembled, and only then did she speak: “It was my oversight. How could a battle of such magnitude lack confrontations in the Dao of Heavenly Secrets?”

"That treasure mirror must be the Heaven's Gaze Mirror. Its continued stalemate with the celestial mechanism treasure of the Outer Demons has completely disrupted the heavenly secrets."

Eldrin nodded, a lingering fear in his voice as he said, "Had it not been for the protection of the Heaven-Gazing Mirror earlier, I likely would have returned gravely wounded even if I managed to survive."

The 2 of them took a moment to steady their nerves, still shaken by what had just occurred. Eldrin then spoke up again, "When that demonic path's Heaven's Mystery supreme treasure attacked me earlier, it inadvertently revealed a sliver of celestial secrets."

"I observe the shifting celestial phenomena—the Azure Dragon of the East grows dim and lustreless, likely nearing its descent before long."

"An Eastern Azure Dragon? Could it be from the Azure Dragon Star Archipelago?" Lyra (Person Name) paled dramatically, immediately rising to her feet. "We must alert them at once so they can prepare defenses."

"So be it." Eldrin shook his head, then declared with resolve, "Since the Azure Dragon Star Palace is fraught with peril, the pressure facing our Vermilion Bird Star Palace must be comparatively lighter."

"Our immediate priority is to eliminate the formidable foes of the Vermilion Bird Star Palace. Once we consolidate our strength, we can then devise further plans."

After only a single day's rest, Eldrin gathered everyone early the next morning and set out for the Zhang Yue Lu region.

Several days later, a dozen or so fifth-grade treasure ships converged in an area not far from the Star Isle of Zhang Yue Lu, their movements concealed by a cloud-veiling magical artifact.

All the Nascent Soul True Monarchs gazed with grave expressions at the void ahead, as if awaiting something.

Soon, a cultivator flew over and called out from a distance, "The great battle has begun, and now it's descending into a fierce and protracted struggle."

Hearing this, everyone felt a stir in their hearts and couldn't help but glance at Eldrin.

Long before dispatching their forces, they had reached an agreement with fellow cultivators like the 9-River Daoist. The plan was for the Azure Dragon Division to launch a preemptive strike and pin down the demon army, while Eldrin and his allies would ambush them from behind in a pincer maneuver.

Now that the 9-River Elder had made his move as planned, it was time for the others to launch their coordinated assault.

Noticing the expressions of the crowd, Eldrin drew his longsword and declared with resolute determination, "Fellow cultivators, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. Let us devote our utmost efforts to seize a glimmer of hope for our human race."

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

As Eldrin (Person Name) spoke, he took the lead and unleashed the Celestial Departure Twin Swords, charging forward.

In an instant, dozens of True Monarchs surged forth in unison, as 1 magnificent treasure ship after another thundered into battle.

Far away, tens of thousands of miles distant, the human alliance in the Zhangyue Lu (Star Zone) region was locked in a bloody battle against the demon horde. 20 human treasure ships clashed fiercely with the demons, the situation deadlocked in a stalemate.

The demons and monsters here, just as Eldrin had anticipated, were indeed putting up a bluff. They possessed merely a dozen or so treasure ships, and the total number of Nascent Soul stage demons among them was no more than 20-some.

This Moon Deer Region was guarded by the profound and elusive Mysterious Void Daoist, a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm), whose strength far surpassed these demonic tribes. Moreover, the human forces had reinforcements from Star Sun Island, including Eldrin (Person Name).

Suddenly caught in a pincer attack from both front and rear, within barely half an hour, several Yuanying-stage demons had fallen in battle, sending the demon army into a panicked rout.

The battle raged on for a full day and night, with the pursuing forces decimating over half of the Nascent Soul demonic cultivators along their path. At last, the siege threatening the Lunar Azure Deer Constellation Array's anchor point was finally broken.