Chapter 886 : The Heavenly Demon Sea Standoff

"Since that is the case,"

A glint of cold light flashed in the eyes of the Desire Demon Nascent Soul [a powerful demon cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm through the path of desire], and he spoke: "Then we shall fortify ourselves upon these islands. The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [the leader of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, a powerful human cultivator] is gravely wounded; at best, he can only delay the Black Dragon [a mighty and ancient dragon of immense power] for a time."

"Once the Black Dragon shakes free from his entanglement and arrives, the Human Race forces will retreat of their own accord."

Just as the various demonic fiends were discussing their strategy, the Human Race army gathered as one outside the Heavenly Demon Sea Region [a vast and perilous sea domain long occupied and fortified by demonic forces].

Aboard the Pure Yang Treasure Ship [a magnificent vessel imbued with pure Yang energy, capable of traversing great distances and serving as a mobile fortress] of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, several Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have ascended to the Nascent Soul realm, granting them immense power and longevity] had assembled, their expressions grave as they gazed upon the Heavenly Demon Sea Region before them.

"Now that the Demon Race are entrenched within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region, this battle may prove more troublesome than anticipated,"

remarked Dorian, the Sage Lord, his countenance stern and filled with profound gravity.

The others furrowed their brows. After a moment of contemplation, the Wavestrider Dao Lord [a Dao Lord renowned for his mastery over water and waves] spoke: "In terms of raw strength, we hold a slight advantage over the Demon Race."

"However, the Heavenly Demon Sea Region has been fortified by the Demon Race for many years. It possesses a Sixth Rank Middle Grade Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy, vital for cultivation and powering formations], and they have erected a complete Sixth Rank High Grade Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array that draws upon the spiritual energy of the land to create an almost impenetrable barrier]. Breaching it will be no simple task."

The assembled Nascent Soul Dao Lord all nodded in agreement. The Mountain Guardian Grand Formation of the Heavenly Demon Sea Region was equivalent to the defensive power of at least ten Nascent Soul Dao Lord. If they failed to break it, the Human Race forces would likely suffer a devastating defeat. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel . com.

With this thought, Violet Firmament Dao Lord spoke, "We possess the Sixth-Rank Pure Yang Treasure Ship 'Sea Pavilion World-Suppressing Ship'. Using this vessel to assault the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation might allow us to breach the Mountain Guardian Formation."

"That alone may still fall somewhat short," Eldrin Chen replied, shaking his head.

He then turned to Mizar, the Star Lord beside him and inquired, "I wonder if Fellow Daoist still has a Sixth Rank High Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman in your possession?"

Upon hearing this, Mizar, the Palace Master, shook his head. "The Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated reserves and resources of a power] of my Star Palace has been nearly exhausted in the successive great battles. The last time we attacked Blood Demon Island, we used a Sixth Rank High Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman. Now, we truly have no such Spiritual Object [a general term for enchanted artifacts and treasures] left."

"Alas," Eldrin Chen sighed, then looked to the others. "All of you, esteemed Dao Lord [a title for powerful cultivators], hail from ancient legacies. I wonder if any among you possess treasures capable of breaking formations?"

The assembly exchanged glances. A Nascent Soul Dao Lord from Central Continent produced a Treasure Talisman [a powerful, single-use enchanted talisman]. "This treasure is called the 'Mountain-Shaking Talisman'. Although it is not specifically a formation-breaking Spirit Talisman, it possesses the power to topple mountains and sunder moons. It may prove useful in this battle."

A Dao Lord from the Dao Palace Sacred Land [a sacred land and major power in the cultivation world] brought forth a Spiritual Treasure. "This old one has in his possession a 'Profound Sun Restriction-Breaking Shuttle'. It, too, may lend a hand."

Seeing these two take the lead, the others began to speak up one after another, each producing their own formation-breaking artifacts.

After everyone had presented their treasures, Eldrin Chen tallied them up. He discovered they had collectively produced thirteen Sixth Rank Spiritual Object [powerful enchanted artifacts] effective against formations.

Although most of these Spiritual Object were only of Sixth Rank middle or low grade, with only the single Mountain-Shaking Talisman reaching Sixth Rank High Grade power, their combined might was still formidable.

Eldrin Chen estimated that if deployed together, they should be able to weaken the power of the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation by seventy to eighty percent.

Since that was the case, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time. With an expression of utmost solemnity, he declared, "Fellow Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators on the same path], in this battle, we must be swift and decisive. We must break through the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation in a single, unstoppable surge."

"Although these formation-breaking Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy] are precious, I urge you not to be reluctant to use them."

"We understand."

Everyone grasped the importance of the matter and nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately raised his hand and gave the order for the Human Race army to commence the assault.

For this campaign, they had mobilized over a thousand Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [powerful clans with Nascent Soul cultivators], and the number of cultivators deployed was beyond count. At Eldrin Chen's command, tens of thousands of Treasure Ship [massive enchanted vessels] surged forward, launching their attack on the Heavenly Demon Sea Region.

Treasure Ship formations, the Ten Thousand Immortals Demon-Suppressing Grand Formation, Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts], Flying Sword [sentient swords that fly at their master's will], Demon-Slaying Cannon [artillery designed to slay demons]…

In the blink of an eye, as the vast Human Race army unleashed its might, a dazzling array of techniques and treasures began to rain down upon the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation, the impact causing the very Heavenly Demon Sea Region to tremble.

"Now!"

In that very instant, the assembled Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their highest essence] cultivators all sprang into action.

One after another, Sixth Rank [a classification for artifacts of immense power] artifacts designed to shatter formations slammed into the Heaven-Demon [a powerful classification of celestial demons] grand formation. The Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] of the Demon Race [a race of malevolent beings that cultivate demonic energy] visibly shuddered under the assault, its radiant glow flickering wildly as its defensive power was visibly diminished by more than half.

"Now!"

Seizing the moment, Eldrin Chen cried out, deciding then and there to exploit this opening and shatter the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation in one decisive blow.

He was the first to strike, summoning forth a colossal hand that blotted out the sky as it descended to crush the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

Immediately following, Dorian Ji channeled his power into the Immortal-Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining even immortals], sending it hurtling through the air to join the suppression. Frost Glaze Demon Progenitor [a progenitor-level demon associated with frost and glaze] moved almost in the same breath, launching his own attack. Access the full story on audio-novel .c om.

"Damnation!"

Sensing the dire turn, the Three-Eyed Divine Clan Heaven-Demon [a Heaven-Demon from a clan renowned for their third eye and divine power] paled. He instantly activated his Lifebound Grand Divine Ability [a supreme ability intrinsically linked to one's life force] and summoned his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure bonded to one's soul and life]—the 'Heaven-Demon Halberd'—to block.

The Desire Demon Race Patriarch fought with every ounce of his strength, barely managing to hold back the combined assault of the three powerhouses.

But before they could even catch their breath, a dazzling streak of light shot across the distance from afar. With a thunderous boom, it struck the already beleaguered Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

"It is the Pure Yang Treasure Ship [a legendary vessel forged from pure yang energy]."

In that instant, all the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world] wore expressions of profound terror.

The Pure Yang Treasure Ship is a supreme treasure specifically designed to counter the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive array that draws upon the power of mountains]. Unleashing its full force now, its might was even more terrifying than that of a cultivator at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm].

For a time, the Heavenly Demon Sea Region [a vast, demon-infested oceanic expanse] was turned upside down. Even the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation was blasted open, a breach torn in its luminous barrier as cracks spider-webbed across its entire surface.

"Magnificent!"

In that same moment, Eldrin Chen's eyes snapped open.

He immediately used the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure capable of sealing and manipulating the void using yin-yang principles] to lock down the surrounding space. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine light embodying the power of the five elements] to strike horizontally across the battlefield.

"Disaster! It's the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [the supreme divine thunder technique combining the five elements with pure yang energy]!"

As they watched the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder sweep towards them, the assembled Demon God [powerful demonic entities] were filled with dread.

Long ago, six Millennium [a grand cycle of one thousand years] in the past, before Jiang the Sovereign Emperor had achieved his Dao, he had once relied upon the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder to sweep through his foes, utterly peerless.

On the path of cultivation leading to immortality, the number of Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [powerful demons at the Nascent Soul stage] who perished beneath this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] of Jiang the Sovereign Emperor reached a full twenty-seven.

It could be said that most of the many Nascent Soul Celestial Demon present had once lived under the shadow of this Divine Ability. Now, witnessing its terrifying radiance blaze once more upon the mortal realm, how could their hearts not be filled with dread?

"BOOM—"

The Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique fusing the five elements and pure yang energy] possessed speed unmatched in the world. In the blink of an eye, a flash of lightning, it had already crashed against the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation].

That Heaven-Demon [a powerful race of celestial demons] grand formation was already at the end of its strength. Struck by this blow, it immediately collapsed with a thunderous roar, utterly shattered on the spot.

"The grand formation... is broken!"

At the same moment, far within the boundless Eastern Wilderness, deep in the heart of the Vast and Boundless Marsh.

Two figures stood facing each other, their expressions calm as they regarded one another, yet an intangible clash of wills surged between them.

"Do you truly intend to stand in my way?"

The Black Dragon Demon Progenitor [an ancient progenitor of the black dragon demon race] had, in a rare occurrence, assumed human form. He appeared as a youth with ruddy lips and pearly white teeth, clad in a robe of deepest black, his long, dark hair cascading freely. A trace of icy detachment lingered in the arch of his brow and the set of his eyes.

Opposite him, Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion sat cross-legged upon the void, robed in moonlight-hued silk. After a moment of profound silence, he spoke, "This battle concerns the grand scheme of the Purple Realm. Should you intervene, you may find it difficult to escape the tribulations [calamitous trials ordained by fate] that will surely follow in its wake." Original publication: audio_novel.com - The source of this chapter.