Chapter 835 : The Demon Fleet's Vanguard

Faced with such a situation, the group fell into deep contemplation, each searching for a way to break the deadlock.

After a long moment of silence, it was Magnus the Virtuous who finally spoke, his voice measured. "The true masters of the inner region, the Nascent Soul Great Power, are the pinnacle existences within the Purple Realm. The ultimate outcome of this conflict will be decided by them."

"The only thing we can do," he continued, "is to hold the Four Symbols Star Palace Archipelago. By providing what support we can to the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation, we offer them the greatest assistance possible."

"It seems that is our only course," another voice conceded.

Feathered Pavilion Master nodded in agreement, a grave expression settling upon his features.

Within mere days, a fleet numbering in the hundreds of Demonic Ship crossed the void and descended upon the approaches to the Vermilion Bird Star Palace.

Upon the decks of those dark, oppressive vessels stood rank upon rank of Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, their forms towering like Demon God [powerful demonic deities] piloting their ships of conquest.

At that moment, a winged Heaven-Demon opened its eyes, a cold light gleaming within them. "Comrades," it said, its voice cutting through the silence. "Before us lies the Vermilion Bird Star Palace. Who shall take the vanguard?"

The other Heaven-Demon did not stir. Instead, one among them chuckled. "We heard that Brother Demon Dragon suffered a defeat at the Four Symbols Star Palace a Millennium ago. Perhaps you wish to test the waters today?"

A flash of icy fury passed through the eyes of the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor, but it vanished in an instant. "Very well," he rumbled. "It would be good to see if an old acquaintance still stands." Experience the full epic at audio . novel . com.

As the words of the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor fell, the Rebellious World Halberd of the Demon Dragon in his hand swept across the cosmos like a True Dragon cleaving the heavens, carrying a force that defied all creation as it slashed towards the Vermilion Bird Star Palace.

"Wretched beast, how dare you!"

At that very moment, an angry rebuke echoed through the void.

The Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [a divine treasure capable of calming the very seas] shot across the void in an instant, blocking the path of that world-shaking Rebellious World Halberd of the Demon Dragon.

"It's you!"

Seeing that the one who intervened was Maris the Sea Steader, the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor's expression shifted, his killing intent surging to the heavens as he brandished his celestial halberd and clashed with the Dao Lord Maris.

One was a True Dragon [a supreme dragon species] fallen into the Nine Nether Abyss, the other a Pure Yang Dao Lord [a Dao Lord whose power embodies the purest Yang energy] renowned throughout the Eastern Wilderness. From the outset, their battle turned heaven and earth upside down.

One Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a treasure imbued with pure Yang essence] after another clashed with Pure Yang Divine Ability [divine techniques of pure Yang power]. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged over thirty moves, yet victory remained elusive for either.

"It seems Brother Demon Dragon cannot subdue him yet."

At that moment, the winged Heaven-Demon [a powerful demon race from the celestial realms] sneered coldly and spoke, "Let us join the fray as well. If we delay the battle and incur the wrath of the Demon God [the supreme ruler of the demonic forces], none of us can bear the consequences."

"Clang—"

As the words of the Heaven-Demon [a powerful demon from beyond this world] faded, the sharp cry of a sword rang out.

A tall, slender figure made his move. In the blink of an eye, he summoned a blood-black demonic sword and brought it down upon Maris the Sea Steader.

This demon was known as the Blood Soul Heaven-Demon [a Heaven-Demon who cultivates power through blood and souls]. The demonic sword he wielded was called the Malefic Soul-Slaying Sword, a weapon of Sixth Rank mid-grade quality. He ranked among the three most powerful of the eight Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [demonic cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul realm].

The cultivators of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance would naturally not allow such a treacherous ambush to succeed. Dao Lord Magnus immediately stepped forward, summoning his Virtuous Heaven Sword to engage the demon in battle.

A winged Heaven-Demon watched the clash and sneered coldly. "Two top-tier Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the early stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, a high level of cultivation] experts guarding a single Vermilion Bird Star Palace? It seems I have not come to the wrong place."

With those words, he conjured a thunder-wreathed iron staff and joined the assault against Dao Lord Magnus.

In the space of a lightning flash, the battle erupted in full fury. All eight Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [Heaven-Demons originating from beyond this realm] took to the skies, intent on overwhelming the two defenders.

Seeing this, Feathered Pavilion Master, Verdant Consort, and Lyra Jiang had no choice but to join the fray. Yet, upon engaging the enemy, they found themselves outnumbered, gradually being forced onto the defensive.

Recognizing the perilous turn, the Feathered Pavilion Master called out, "The Star Constellation Grand Formation [a powerful grand formation that seals space] has locked down the void. Fighting to the death here is unwise. We must fall back and defend from within the formation!"

"Excellent!"

Dao Lord Magnus acted decisively, immediately leading everyone back into the Formation [a defensive or offensive energy array].

With five Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of power] tier combatants guarding it, bolstered by the power of the Vermilion Bird Star Palace Formation, they could at least hold off the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world] for a time.

However, this could only delay the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic deity from beyond this world]'s advance temporarily. Seeing them turtle up within the formation, the Blood Soul Heaven-Demon spoke directly: "Since they are holed up in their grand array, we shall simply shatter its Formation Eye [the core node or anchor point of a formation]."

As the Blood Soul Heaven-Demon spoke, he suggested leaving a few Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [demonic cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul realm] to keep watch over the defenders, then dispatching the main force to systematically dismantle the Formation Eye.

Yet, Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor grew impatient. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he declared, "No need for such troublesome measures. I have brought with me the Earth-Shattering Talisman." This novel is serialized on audio-novel . com. Visit for updates.

"Oh?"

The demonic host was momentarily taken aback, then expressions of delight spread among them.

The Earth-Shattering Talisman was a Sixth Rank High Grade Pure Yang [a supreme, radiant energy of creation] Treasure Talisman [a powerful, single-use enchanted scroll]. Its power was sufficient to effortlessly breach a Sixth Rank Mountain Guardian Grand Formation; shattering the Vermilion Bird Star Palace's Formation would naturally be a trivial matter.

However, such an item was a priceless treasure even for Primordial Spirit tier Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use demonic or unorthodox methods to cultivate power]; ordinary cultivators at the early or middle stages of the Primordial Spirit realm could scarcely hope to obtain one. It was unexpected that Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor could produce such a thing.

The winged Heaven-Demon [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] revealed a look of delight and immediately spoke, "Then I beseech you, Brother, to act swiftly and shatter this Formation [a defensive or offensive array powered by spiritual energy]."

"Watch closely."

As his words fell, Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor immediately summoned forth a dazzlingly brilliant Treasure Talisman [a single-use magical artifact of immense power] and hurled it towards the Vermilion Bird Star Palace Archipelago.

The unleashed might of such a Sixth Rank High Grade supreme treasure was naturally enough to shake the heavens and earth.

In the span of a single breath, the entire Vermilion Bird Star Palace Archipelago trembled violently, as cataclysmic tidal waves swept across the sky and sea.

In that moment, hundreds upon hundreds of Spirit Island [islands rich with spiritual energy] sank beneath the waves, and many more were grievously wounded. The power of the grand Formation protecting the Vermilion Bird Star Palace Archipelago diminished drastically.

"Disaster!"

Watching the Formation's radiance fade, Maris the Sea Steader's expression changed dramatically. That single blow had reduced the Vermilion Bird Formation's potency by a full seventy to eighty percent; it was clear it could no longer withstand the assault of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings originating from beyond the mortal world].

Seeing this, the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor immediately summoned his Rebellious World Halberd of the Demon Dragon. With one earth-cleaving strike, he shattered the Formation and charged towards Maris the Sea Steader.

"Die, Human Race!"

"BOOM—"

The grand formation erupted once more, shaking the heavens and earth, causing all things to tremble and crumble.

Lyra Jiang and her four companions fought against eight Nascent Soul Celestial Demon. Lyra Jiang even summoned her Second Nascent Soul to join the fray, yet they were ultimately forced onto the defensive.

The battle raged for a full three days. Besieged by two formidable foes, Maris the Sea Steader finally could hold on no longer. He was struck a grievous blow and sent hurtling through the air.

"The battle is lost!"

Seeing they were no match for the Extraterrestrial Demon God, Maris the Sea Steader forcefully activated his Sea-Steading Arcane Force. He channeled the waters of the Eastern Sea with his Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl to hold back the powerful enemy, then roared, "You must retreat! I shall cover your escape!"

"Escape? You think it will be that easy!"

The Heaven-Demon with wings sprouting from its back sneered coldly. It summoned a thunderbolt-imbued iron staff and struck out horizontally, sending even the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl flying away. The blow aimed directly for Maris the Sea Steader's vital points.

Dao Lord Magnus intervened, blocking the attack. With a grave expression, he said to Verdant Consort and the other, "Both of you possess the Exiled Immortal Bearing [a rare and precious constitution fated for the Immortal Dao]. It would be a profound waste for you to perish here."

"Make haste back to the Eastern Wastelands. I will hold them off."

"No!"

A fierce killing intent blazed within Lyra Jiang's eyes. The Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword in her hand radiated a sharp, unyielding light, poised to slay an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] and reverse the tide of battle.

Wielding such a Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a divine sword imbued with the purest Yang energy], she fought with power that rivaled a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme expert at the Nascent Soul stage], forcing a Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [a demonic being of immense power, equivalent to a Nascent Soul cultivator] into a desperate retreat.

"She possesses such formidable combat prowess even before breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher stage of cultivation] realm. Will she not become a second Jiang the Sovereign Emperor in the days to come?

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