Chapter 672 : Shattering the Stellar Defense

Behind the Six-Winged Demon Sovereign, a beautiful Fiend Race [a race of malevolent beings] cultivator smiled seductively and said, "Currently, the Human Race is trapped and defending Star Sun Island. Without the support of the Fourth-Rank Formation [a powerful defensive array], they are merely a large gathering of forces. However, breaching their defenses will not be easy."

"Do not worry. This sovereign has made preparations."

The Six-Winged Demon Sovereign let out a cold laugh and declared, "If this sovereign is the first to breach the Star Constellation Formation Eye [the core node of the Star Constellation Grand Formation] of the Human Race, I will surely receive a reward from His Majesty the Demon God [a supreme ruler among demons] and obtain the opportunity to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core]."

"Issue the order! All Demonic Ship [warships powered by demonic energy] are to set sail for Star Sun Island immediately. This lord *will* shatter that Star Constellation Grand Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing stellar power]."

Dozens of colossal black Demonic Ship [warships powered by demonic energy], each spanning ten thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], soared through the sky, bringing with them an endless tide of demonic energy as they arrived just beyond Star Sun Island.

Arrogant and overconfident, the Six-Winged Demon Sovereign immediately ordered an assault upon the Formation [a defensive or offensive energy array] using the Treasure Ship [a generic term for enchanted vessels] the moment his forces arrived.

In an instant, beams of Oblivion [a concept of utter annihilation or erasure] demonic light erupted from the Fifth Rank Treasure Ship [powerful fifth-grade enchanted warships], relentlessly bombarding the Star Constellation Grand Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing stellar power] atop the Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy].

Fortunately, the island was teeming with cultivators, and with Eldrin Chen personally commanding the Formation [a defensive or offensive energy array], they faced the Fiend Race [a race of malevolent beings] assault without the slightest fear.

It was then that Eldrin Chen activated the Star Constellation Grand Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing stellar power], summoning the power of the Star Sun God Light [a divine light technique derived from stellar and solar essence] to manifest as Stellar Divine Thunder [heavenly thunderbolts infused with stellar power], which crashed down with earth-shattering force.

That Stellar Divine Thunder [heavenly thunderbolts infused with stellar power], channeling the gathered might of the Star Constellation Grand Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing stellar power], originally possessed power at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a stage just below the Primordial Spirit Realm] level. Now, deprived of the amplification from the subsidiary Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy], its potency had diminished somewhat. Yet, it still managed to shatter two of the Fifth Rank [the fifth grade of power for artifacts] Demonic Ship [warships powered by demonic energy] in succession. Read the full novel exclusively on audio_novel.com.

Two Fifth Rank Demonic Ship [powerful enchanted vessels used by demonic forces] were shattered in an instant, resulting in the fall of a million Fiend Race [a race of malevolent beings]. They were all reduced to ashes in the crucible of this battle. Even the Infant Soul [a high cultivation stage] Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of demonic arts] commanding the Treasure Ship [a type of powerful vessel] suffered casualties, with three perishing.

Witnessing the ferocity of the Human Race [the human faction] Formation [a structured array that channels collective power], a Fiend Race True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] said with a slight change in expression, "This Star Sun Island is defended by ten million cultivators, and its Formation is bolstered by a Fifth Rank High-Grade Spiritual Vein [a concentrated vein of spiritual energy within the earth]."

"With their cultivation bases, they can take turns powering the Formation to fight us. I fear even if we threw our entire Six-Winged Demon Clan [a demon clan known for its six-winged members] into the fray, it wouldn't be enough. Demon Sovereign [a title for a supreme demonic ruler], if you have any means, please employ them now."

"Useless."

The Six-Winged Fiend Clan Patriarch snorted coldly, his expression icy. "Do not worry. I have my own methods."

As his words fell, he stepped forward. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a pitch-black treasure vase. The vase trembled violently and instantly released a vast, inky cloud that blotted out the heavens.

In that instant, the myriad starlights dimmed, completely obscured by the dark cloud. Even the entire Star Sun Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy] was plunged into profound gloom.

The Desolate Heaven Sect Master [the leader of the Desolate Heaven Sect] paled dramatically and exclaimed, "Disaster! It's the Demon Cloud Veiling Heaven Vase!"

Seeing this, everyone's expressions changed drastically. Although the Demon Cloud Veiling Heaven Vase was merely a Superior Grade Demonic Treasure [a high-grade demonic artifact], it possessed the power to shroud the light of the Sun and Moon and the Stellar [pertaining to stars and celestial bodies]. It was specifically designed to counter such Divine Ability [supernatural powers granted by high cultivation] and Formation.

The power of the Star Sun Island Formation primarily stemmed from four sources: the spiritual energy of the island itself, its subsidiary Spirit Island, the cultivators providing their mana, and the radiance of the Nine Heavens Stellar [the celestial light from the highest heavens].

Now that the subsidiary Spirit Island has been abandoned, and the radiance of the Nine Heavens Star Constellation is once again veiled, the power of the Star Sun Island's Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and nodes used for defense or attack] has been halved.

With its current diminished might, it can no longer destroy a Fifth Rank Treasure Ship in a single strike. The Six-Winged Demon Clan is now capable of handling its assaults.

Seizing this opportunity, the Fiend Race Army launched relentless attacks, furiously draining the Formation's power.

As the situation grew dire, the leader of the Heavenly Star Sect could not help but ask, "Should we request aid from the other stellar Spirit Island? We could channel their Formation power to bolster our defenses."

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts stirred slightly, and a flicker of agreement appeared on their faces.

"Chariot Water Island is still locked in a major battle, facing even greater pressure than we are. They should receive priority support,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, rejecting the proposal. After exchanging a glance with Exquisite Jiang, he declared, "When the Fiend Race breaches our Formation, I will personally activate the Two Principles Earthfire Sword Formation [a powerful sword formation harnessing the opposing forces of earth and fire] and strike. You must each find your own moment to engage."

With those words, Eldrin Chen took personal control of the Two Principles Earthfire Sword Formation, awaiting the imminent clash.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang spoke up, "Our forces are sufficient. Let us allocate another thirty percent of our cultivators into the formation to infuse the Two Principles Earthfire Sword Formation with their spiritual power."

At that very moment, over twenty Demonic Ship [warships used by demonic forces] continuously bombarded the Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive formation anchored to a mountain's spiritual veins]. Not to be outdone, the defenders of Star Sun Island unleashed a relentless barrage of their own Divine Ability [supernatural techniques mastered through cultivation] and magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] to resist the onslaught of the Outer Realm Fiend Race.

The great battle raged for half a month. At its most brutal point, over twenty of the Fiend Race's Treasure Ship had suffered significant damage, and the Human Race had also suffered nearly a million cultivator casualties.

On this day, the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack] protecting Star Sun Island finally gave way. With Six-Winged Demon Sovereign and other Infant Soul [the stage where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed] powerhouses of the Fiend Race taking to the field personally, they finally managed to tear open the island's defensive formation by sheer force.

"Hahaha!"

Witnessing the breached formation, Six-Winged Demon Sovereign let out a roar of savage laughter. His features twisted into a ferocious mask, eyes blazing with killing intent as he was the first to charge forward.

Yet, in that very instant, an unparalleled surge of Two Principles [the complementary forces of Yin and Yang] protective energy suddenly erupted, catching the demonic horde off guard and blasting them back.

Immediately following, a blindingly brilliant sword aura [a condensed blade of sword energy] bloomed, carrying with it a peerless, chilling intent as it cleaved towards the Six-Winged Demon Sovereign. Immerse yourself in the complete world at http://www . audio-novel.com.

For in that moment, Eldrin Chen had harnessed the combined power of the millions of cultivators and the Spiritual Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated spiritual energy] beneath Star Sun Island to activate the Two Principles Earthfire Sword Formation. The formation unleashed its world-shaking killing array, erupting with the might of the Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm [a transitional state approaching the Primordial Spirit stage].

"Aaaargh—!"

Caught completely unprepared, the Six-Winged Demon Sovereign was instantly bisected by the strike. His entire demonic body was then engulfed in raging flames.

The Earthfire Profound Crystal Sword [a sword forged from a rare crystal ore imbued with earthly fire], empowered by the formation and further enhanced by Eldrin Chen's Heavenly Flame Magical Power [a divine ability to command celestial flames], had delivered the fatal blow.

This supreme Arcane Power [a profound and powerful supernatural ability], which only a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm] could master, was truly terrifying. It was nearly capable of incinerating all things and served as the ultimate bane of all demons and monsters under heaven.

The Infant Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage] of the Six-Winged Demon Sovereign merely brushed against a wisp of the Heavenly Flame [a divine flame of celestial origin] and was instantly set ablaze, shrieking in agony. In mere moments, it was utterly consumed, reduced to a scattering of ashes.

"Now!"

Seizing the opportunity in that instant, Exquisite Jiang, Violet Consort Yan, and the others all unleashed their attacks. One after another, Fifth Rank Treasure Ship [powerful enchanted vessels] surged forward madly, clashing and tangling with the forces of the Six-Winged Heavenly Demon clan.

The might of the Two Principles Earthfire Sword Formation [a sword formation harnessing the power of earth and fire] was simply too overwhelming. With Eldrin Chen personally channeling its power, it struck with a force nearly equivalent to a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of the Primordial Spirit realm] unleashing the full power of the Heavenly Flame Magical Power [a divine ability that commands heavenly flames]. It proved to be the perfect counter to the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demons from beyond this world].

Capitalizing on this, Eldrin Chen once again activated the Formation [a structured array or formation art], forcibly drawing upon the spiritual power of the assembled cultivators to unleash nine consecutive sword strikes. Astonishingly, these strikes destroyed nine of the Fiend Race Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used by demonic cultivators], throwing the Fiend Race [the collective term for demonic cultivators] into complete disarray within just a few exchanges.

When Eldrin Chen sought to channel a tenth strike, he found the power of the Sword Formation [a formation focused on sword energy] had waned. The spiritual energy of the millions of cultivators powering the Formation had been nearly drained dry by those nine devastating blows.

There was no time to replenish the ranks. Eldrin Chen made a decisive call, abandoning the Formation. Instead, he summoned forth the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords] and charged into the fray.

In the brief span of a few moments, nearly half of the Six-Winged Demon Clan's Treasure Ship had been wrecked. More than a dozen Infant Soul Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow demonic paths] had already been slain.

The sudden death of the Six-Winged Demon Sovereign, coupled with losses exceeding four-tenths of their force in an instant, triggered a complete rout within the ranks of the Six-Winged Demon Clan.

The Human Race [the collective term for humanity in this cultivation world] forces gave relentless chase across a vast expanse of over four hundred thousand Li-length [a traditional unit of distance, approximately five hundred meters], their victory swelling with each league pursued. After a fierce battle that raged for the better part of a day, only seven Infant Soul [the stage of cultivation where one's nascent soul is formed] Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use unorthodox, often malevolent methods to gain power] managed to escape. Access the full story on (audio-novel.com).