Merits That Cannot Be Erased, Grand Formation Suppression
The Dark Lord.
The atmosphere was incredibly fervent, with all eyes fixed on the vanguard who had stepped into the world passage.
The Dark Demon Sect has destroyed many small worlds and is quite experienced in this.
The first step in conquering the world is to understand the situation of the smaller worlds. This requires dispatching a relatively elite vanguard force. Those selected for the vanguard force are among the best in the expeditionary force.
Their mission was simple: to arrive in the small world first, to find out how much the small world suppressed their strength, and to find out the peak combat power of the natives.
Sometimes, even a small, weaker world can be dealt with by just the vanguard.
Once it's confirmed that there are no unforeseen circumstances, the rest of the expeditionary force will arrive together.
They swiftly and decisively wiped out the indigenous people of the small world who were capable of resisting.
Next came the scavenging of all valuable resources and treasures. Although the small world was barren, it could sometimes yield unexpected treasures.
at last.
The most important purpose of the expedition to the small world is to establish an altar array within the small world and offer it as a sacrifice to the will of the Mountain and Sea Realm in order to obtain a reward.
This is the whole process.
Almost no small world can withstand it.
now.
The disciples looked at the vanguard with envy, because if this Jiazi 1673 world was too weak, the vanguard would probably be able to cripple it, and they would only be able to skim some profits during the subsequent sweeping of the world.
However, some well-informed Black Demon Sect disciples had their eyes gleaming.
They knew.
This small world is different from the past. It once severely damaged the once-powerful Golden Spirit Sect, and it is impossible to take it down so easily. In fact, the vanguard may encounter resistance and danger. Therefore, these disciples with strength and background have all chosen not to join the vanguard.
Black Flame True Lord and Purple Cloud True Lord were also waiting quietly outside the Sky Mirror passage.
The atmosphere gradually became solemn.
True Lord Ziyun's eyes darted around, and he transmitted his voice with a grin:
"Senior Brother Black Flame, we're in this together now. If you have any secrets, why not share them with me? After it's all done, who knows, we might be able to join forces and change the world?"
Black Flame True Lord said calmly:
"Junior Sister, please don't let the Sect Master know what you're saying, or you'll be in for a good scolding. I don't have any secrets; I just want to go to the Small World to try my luck. Otherwise, when will I ever have a chance to reach the Void Dao Realm?"
True Lord Ziyun slightly pursed her lips; the more True Lord Heiyan acted this way, the more certain she became.
There must be something sinister going on.
She merely smiled faintly, but in her heart she had made up her mind that once she descended into the small world, she must follow True Lord Black Flame closely, lest he devour her all by himself.
As their thoughts wandered...
Suddenly.
The Sky Mirror shone brightly, and the deep, dark vortex emitted invisible streaks of light that merged into the void, like an octopus firmly locking down this space.
"The world passage is secure; the vanguard is about to arrive at the small world."
Everyone held their breath, knowing they would soon find out what was going on.
Before the Black True Lord, one mirage drum was placed, while the other was carried by the vanguard Commander. The two mirage drums could resonate with each other, using this method to transmit information across realms.
Martial arts world.
The instant the Sky Mirror completely opened the portal to the world, Ning Qi, who was sitting cross-legged on True Martial Mountain, immediately opened his eyes. His gaze was sharp, yet also held a sense of relief.
"It's finally here!"
He could clearly sense it.
The life-death poison within the Martial Realm was emitting a consistent fluctuation, which, together with the aura emanating from the Martial Saint, formed a large beacon, and then a wide world passage was forcibly constructed above the Martial Realm.
"Just as I expected, this world passage is very stable. If we want to forcibly destroy it, it will probably take some time." Ning Qi carefully sensed the situation and decided to proceed according to the original plan.
Let's let the invading enemy in first.
now.
He noticed that there were about five thousand powerful cultivators traveling at high speed. After this group of cultivators was teleported over, the originally stable world passage clearly shook, and the power in the life poison seemed to have been greatly depleted.
Clearly, teleporting cultivators from the spirit realm to a smaller world comes at a price.
If Ning Qi were to destroy the passage now, it would be of no use. After all, the Life Poison Beacon had not been consumed, and the enemy could simply spend some time rebuilding the passage. Instead, it would only alert the enemy.
Since that's the case.
Perhaps we should observe for a while first.
Let the enemy in, and then trap them like turtles in a jar.
In High Antiquity times, there were always tens of thousands of cultivators at the Martial Saint or above who would descend upon the land. This time, there will only be more, not fewer. This group of cultivators might just be scouts.
Ning Qi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze piercing through layers of space.
He raised an eyebrow and noticed that the group of cultivators who had just emerged from the world passage had vanished. Clearly, they had used some kind of Secret Method or Law Treasure to conceal their presence. It made sense, since everything was under the control of the world's will when invading a world. Without such means, wouldn't they be restricted in every way?
Of course, Ning Qi could also find it if he spent some time.
However, he doesn't need to do that.
The next moment.
The majestic voice of Ning Qi echoed in the minds of each of the Martial Saint who were guarding the formation:
"Foreign enemies are approaching; the governor must defend the realm!"
The Martial Saint, who were meditating and comprehending, all opened their eyes, a hint of shock in their eyes, followed by a frenzied fighting spirit.
From each of the array's key points, earth-shattering roars resounded:
"War!"
"War!"
"War!"
Many of the martial arts beings guarding the area are prepared to die.
Ning Qi watched intently.
It unleashed the world's immense power, its majestic voice resounding in the minds of every living being who participated in the battle:
"Those who fight for the martial world will be imbued with immense power!"
Throughout the world, boundless spiritual energy converges from the Origin heaven and earth, forming invisible threads that connect to the bodies of every creature participating in the battle.
Boom!
An invisible roar resounded.
The auras of each living being began to surge. Those at the Yuan Pill Realm suddenly found themselves connected to the heavens and earth, able to resonate with Spiritual Qi, becoming no different from martial artists at the Celestial Person Realm. This level of strength was still insufficient in the face of Martial Saint, but with the support of numbers and Formation, they could still exert some influence.
Those beings who were originally at the Celestial Person Realm suddenly discovered that the Spiritual Qi that could only resonate with them had been transformed into an extremely powerful force through the invisible threads.
Having spent these days with the Martial Saint, they have come to understand that this is... spiritual power!
The Martial Saint ' power increased even more, and almost all of them gained the ability to wield Divine Ability.
These are all temporary boosts, the power comes from the Origin the martial world, and they place a considerable burden on it. In High Antiquity times, it was through sheer numbers that victories were achieved, albeit with great difficulty.
Many creatures in the martial world adapted to the immense power, and their morale soared.
Under the blessing of the Eight-Nine Profound Light Heavenly Star Array, the spiritual consciousness of each person in charge of the array was infinitely enhanced, and wisps of starlight descended to the earth, making everything within their area of responsibility crystal clear.
As long as cultivators from the Mountain and Sea Realm dare to show their faces, they will inevitably be discovered.
A deep sea.
Streams of light coalesced, and the vanguard of the Black Demon Sect appeared.
Stern and imposing demeanor.
Leading the group was a small giant standing two zhang tall, with black dragon patterns on his face and body. He exuded a terrifying aura. He was an outstanding descendant of Primordial Spirit True Lord of the Nascent Soul Realm, with Perfection Purple Mansion Realm cultivation. His physique was a giant spirit body that surpassed that of ordinary people, and he had extremely high talent in the art of body refinement.
"Commander Yan Luo, what do we do now?" asked several powerful deputies around him.
Yan Luo carefully sensed the cultivation levels of everyone present.
The five thousand inner disciple were alright; they were only slightly suppressed and were able to unleash about 80-90% of their strength. After all, although the small world rejected outsiders, their strength ceiling had not yet exceeded the small world's limit.
However, some of the three hundred True Disciple have experienced a significant decline in strength, and can generally only exert one or two tenths of their power.
Some early and mid-stage Purple Mansion Realm cultivators are basically suppressed to the Law Power Realm. Some powerful late-stage Purple Mansion Realm cultivators can barely exert their Purple Mansion Realm combat power. In other words, only those at the Purple Mansion Realm Perfection can stably exert their Purple Mansion Realm combat power.
Yan Luo frowned slightly:
"This small world has a rather strong suppression effect on strength."
immediately.
He then took out an unknown piece of black beast armor, and Law Power surged from it, immediately emanating circles of unknown fluctuations.
A moment later, a look of joy appeared in his eyes:
"Excellent! This world doesn't suppress the power of the Primordial Spirit! Once the two True Lord arrive, we'll surely be able to sweep everything away!"
This means that if things go wrong, they can contact a large army to descend and suppress everything at any time.
Given this, their minds began to stir.
Yan Luo glanced around at everyone, licked his lips slightly, and his eyes were full of fervor.
The vanguard took on the risks, and naturally had a certain degree of autonomy. Since they realized that the danger was still within a controllable range, they should naturally enjoy the benefits of being the vanguard!
He plans to hold off on sounding the mirage drum for the time being.
This is within the rules.
Moreover, he also hoped to prove himself to his father, because only in this way could he obtain enough resources and support to reach the Primordial Spirit Realm in the future.
"According to intelligence, the top combat power in this small world is what they call Martial Saint, which is the Law Power Realm. Perhaps a few Purple Mansion Realm cultivators will appear under the blessing of the world's will, but there will definitely not be many."
"The only thing worth noting is the world will of this small world. If it dares to appear, then we should ask the two True Lord to take action."
We have the option to advance or retreat!
"In that case, everyone, prepare for our celebration!"
He roared to the sky, his gaze seemingly piercing through mountains and seas to see endless blood and fire.
The Black Demon Sect disciples all laughed excitedly.
"Kill!"
The next moment.
The vanguard emerged from the deep sea, carried by a black magic banner, which allowed them to evade the world's will, though Yan Luo felt it was somewhat unnecessary.
There's no strategy.
There's only one word: Kill!
Instead of searching slowly, it's better to keep killing and waiting for these natives to come to us. Once we've killed all those who dare to resist, things will naturally calm down.
The combined strength of over five thousand people, all at least at the Martial Saint, must be terrifying.
The vanguard emerged from the deep sea, and even without deliberate destruction, the terrifying waves instantly dried up the entire area, tearing sea beasts and Mutant Beast to shreds. Seawater surged back from the far distance, creating a horrifying scene.
Boom!
The deafening roar spread for miles around this sea area.
The auras of the Black Demon Sect's vanguard cultivators converged, transforming into vast swirling demonic clouds that blotted out the sun, oppressive and terrifying. Their powerful energy continuously corroded the void, turning the entire sky into a thick, inky black.
But Yan Luo soon realized something was wrong.
Vast amounts of starlight descended from the sky, piercing the Demon Cloud Cave with tiny holes. His pupils constricted as he realized something was amiss.
He gazed into the infinite distance.
He was somewhat alarmed to discover that the starlight permeated the entire world.
"What's this?"
But the other Black Demon Sect cultivators didn't care about such things. They were already lawless, and now that they were in this small world, they were even more unrestrained.
"Hehehe, it's not good to be too obvious in the Mountain and Sea Realm. This time, I'll infuse my Black Demon Banner with at least ten million souls to help my Law Artifact reach even greater heights!"
"Commander, there are islands a thousand miles away, and I can already smell the Human Race! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!"
"This small world is mostly inhabited by Human Race. As long as we slaughter enough, they will collapse!"
They inherently look down on the small world.
Compared to the spirit world, the small world is utterly insignificant.
At this moment, they just wanted to vent the violence they had been holding back.
Yan Luo hesitated.
Some of the vanguard had already set up their escape lights, preparing to rush towards the archipelago.
But they had only flown a few dozen miles.
Boom!!
A beam of starlight descended, instantly piercing a huge hole in the sky-covering demonic cloud. Screams rang out as hundreds of Black Demon Sect cultivators perished in an instant, and countless severed limbs fell into the nearly dried-up seabed.
All the Black Demon Sect cultivators were stunned by this sudden turn of events.
It's terrifying.
Yan Luo's pupils contracted sharply, and he shouted urgently:
"Vanguard, heed my command! Activate the Demon Cloud Formation! All personnel on high alert!"
now.
Even the most clueless person would know something was wrong.
far away.
Starlight enveloped the beings of the martial world as they descended, led by the old Bai Shan. This deep sea was right within his guarded area. When the vanguard of the Black Demon Sect appeared so brazenly, he immediately sensed it and quickly summoned the beings from the three nearby array points.
The group silently concealed their presence with the mysterious light of stars, and then unleashed a stunning attack.
This victory greatly pleased everyone in the martial world, who admired the power of the realm lord. They were not fools; they could see the formidable strength of the enemies from the Mountain and Sea Realm. If it weren't for the power of the world and the great formation, a few dozen of them could have easily wiped them out without leaving a trace.
And now.
They instantly killed hundreds of such powerful individuals.
A fierce fighting spirit rose in everyone's eyes.
The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan and several Martial Saint, empowered by the power of the world and the array's core, possessed an aura that soared like a rainbow.
He glared at the numerous Black Demon Sect cultivators and shouted:
"You evil spirits from the outside world, daring to set foot on the land of the martial world, you shall die!"
Numerous beings from the martial world roared in unison.
"War!"
In an instant.
Another beam of starlight condensed and fell, a massive pillar of light like a celestial sword, hurtling towards the densely packed vanguard.
Yan Luo roared:
"How dare you, a mere native from the lower realm, be so insolent!"
His entire body swelled up, instantly transforming into a black giant hundreds of feet tall. He unleashed a punch, and the shattered fragments of the void coalesced on his giant fist to meet the pillar of light. All the black dragon patterns came to life, with dragon tails connected to the giant's body, and dragon heads reaching out to bite at the starlight.
Boom!!
The deafening roar echoed across the sky, and all living beings within thousands of miles stared in horror at this direction.
They realized that an enemy had arrived.
The calamity of the martial world has truly begun.
Boom!!
The giant swung his fist, shattering the pillar of light, and the aftershocks scattered in all directions. But this time, the vanguard was prepared, and only a few dozen cultivators at the Law Power level were killed by the aftershocks.
A fierce glint appeared in the eyes of each Black Demon Sect disciple:
"So this is your trump card?"
The demonic clouds that blotted out the sky sent down wisps of black rain, corroding the void. Occasionally, a single drop would fall upon the bodies of creatures in the martial world, resulting in the annihilation of their physical forms.
Those cultivators who still possessed the combat power of the Purple Mansion Realm all unleashed their Spirit Transformation, blasting towards the crowd enveloped in the starlight.
The stars trembled.
The old Daoist of Bai Shan and the other Martial Saint transformed into the core of the formation, drawing upon the stellar power from the other cores to resist. However, they were overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents, and some martial beings were still killed by the shockwave.
War is never child's play.
Such a world war would inevitably result in losses on both sides. If it weren't for the Eight-Nine Profound Light Heavenly Star Array and the support of the world's power, the martial world would be lambs to the slaughter. But now, at least they still have the confidence to resist.
Ning Qi pierced through the void and stepped into the inner world.
He looked down upon the world, clearly seeing every detail of the great battle.
But he cannot make a move.
Soldiers against soldiers, kings against kings.
These are just the vanguard; a larger army will follow. His real opponent lies in the World Passage.
The battle for the survival of the martial world has never been his battle alone; it is the battle of every living being in the martial world.
But Ning Qi did not want these lives, which were sacrificed for the martial arts world, to simply return to dust.
Some achievements deserve to be known by the world.
A thought fell.
Giant canopies appeared in the sky all over the world.
In an instant.
All beings in the martial world looked up at the sky, where an extremely fierce battle was breaking out. Powerful beings were falling every moment. Everyone was in an uproar. They realized that the enemy from beyond the world had arrived!
Meanwhile, the martial arts masters are fighting off foreign enemies in places unknown to them, sacrificing their lives and shedding their blood.
"That's my son! My son has the potential to become Martial Saint in the Gale Sword Sect!"
"That was Senior Tiancanjiao! He was usually stern and never smiled, but he never backed down in crucial moments. Ah, he has fallen!"
"Why! Why do these foreign enemies invade us! Damn it! They deserve to die! Kill them all!"
Countless lives were moved to tears, their hearts bleeding as they watched the familiar and unfamiliar figures fighting for their lives. They wished they could become stronger so they could join the battle.
They remember those selfless and fearless figures.
In the picture.
The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan resisted the black giant, occasionally drawing upon the light of the stars to protect the other beings in the martial world; otherwise, the vast difference in numbers would have resulted in far more casualties among the martial world's creatures.
They could have waited for another wave of reinforcements, but the Black Demon Sect's vanguard had already set its sights on the archipelago thousands of miles away. If left unattended, it would mean the loss of billions of lives.
Therefore, they had no choice but to confront the enemy.
"Kill!"
"These bastards are just born into a world superior to ours. If they were in the martial arts world, they would definitely be inferior to me!"
The creatures at these key points of the formation have fallen one after another; they have become bloodthirsty.
Yan Luo unleashed a punch, a black dragon roared, devouring the heavens and earth, and he laughed wildly to the sky:
"You mere natives, how could you know the glory of the higher realms? Prepare for your destruction!"
His pupils were bloodshot, and he was furious.
The vanguard suffered at least 20% casualties, a significant portion of which were caused by the initial sneak attack. However, the fearless fighting of the martial arts beings afterwards also took many of the vanguard down with them. Of course, most of them were destroyed by the Starry Sky Mystic Light.
But Yan Luo also felt a burning desire in his heart.
He had just arrived and encountered such strong resistance. These people must be the essence of this small world. He thought that if he led his army to suppress them, it would be a great achievement, and he might not even need the main force to arrive later!
At that time, Yan Luo might even be favored by the sect leader and become a highly sought-after figure in the Black Demon Sect.
The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan had murderous intent in his eyes. He summoned the True Profound Seal, with starlight swirling around it, unleashing powerful energy. In the midst of the life-or-death battle, he seemed to have begun to comprehend the true Divine Ability that belonged to him. Although it was of no use to the current battle, if he could survive, he would benefit immensely later.
"Natives? Then today I'll let you taste the wrath of natives!" Old Bai Shan sneered.
Another pillar of starlight condensed and emerged.
But the black giant was already familiar with this fighting style; one black dragon after another roared and charged forward, and the rolling demonic clouds blocked it.
But the old Daoist priest from Bai Shan didn't take it seriously and just sneered.
Yan Luo suddenly looked up and saw two more beams of starlight hurtling towards him from the sky. One of them was slightly weaker, but the other was even more terrifying than the one that the old Bai Shan had condensed!
Boom!!
Caught off guard, large numbers of Black Demon Sect cultivators were blasted to smithereens, numbering nearly a thousand, including dozens of the Purple Mansion True Disciple.
The horrific scene horrified everyone.
The vanguard of the Black Demon Sect were all in disbelief:
How is that possible??
Originally, it was thought that the old Daoist of Bai Shan and others were already at the peak of this world, but now two more terrifying forces have emerged.
far away.
Powerful beings from the martial world arrived to offer their support.
One group was led by the three sworn brothers of the Martial Saint, while the other group consisted of the Snow Maiden of Tianshan and several other Martial Saint, who were also among the only three Purple Mansion Realm cultivators in the martial world with true strength. After receiving the blessing, their strength became extremely terrifying.
These are all Martial Saint who live nearby.
They could be teleported through the connections between the array's cores, and were among the first to arrive.
The old Daoist priest of Bai Shan laughed wildly:
"Snow Woman, you've come at the right time! Quickly help this old Daoist priest kill this beast covered in black skin!"
Many martial arts beings have perished at Yan Luo's hands, and he wishes he could skin them alive and tear them apart!
The Snow Maiden of Tianshan nodded indifferently.
"Don't worry, none of them will escape."
Yan Luo's heart pounded. He felt a terrifying sense of crisis emanating from the silver-haired woman before him, who was as cold as an iceberg. He felt that he couldn't hold on and was very likely to be surrounded and attacked.
now.
When he looked again at the starlight that filled the world, he realized the enormity of his mistake.
This might be an astonishing tactic he never imagined.
This little world is extraordinary!
He vaguely sensed that a pair of stern and indifferent eyes were watching him, sending chills down his spine.
Streaks of starlight suppressed the vanguard cultivators, who were completely powerless to resist at the Law Power realm.
Almost as soon as he was thrown away by the pillar of starlight, he struck the mirage drum without hesitation, letting out a shrill roar:
"Vanguard, requesting reinforcements!"
The Dark Lord.
A profound silence fell.
The vanguard has been in there for some time, but no information has been sent back. Everyone knows what this means: everything is going smoothly. The unspoken rule means that the vanguard can hunt independently for a period of time.
Some disciples were anxious, fearing that all the benefits would be taken by the vanguard. Those second-generation disciples with strength and background secretly regretted that if they had known this would happen, they should have tried to secure a spot in the vanguard.
The Black True Lord sat regally on his throne in the void, his eyes slightly closed.
He tapped his fingers rhythmically on the armrest of the throne. He allowed some unspoken rules to exist, but at the same time, he would never allow them to interfere with the important matters. He had a scale in his heart, silently calculating the arrival time of the vanguard army.
Suddenly.
A ripple resounded in the void, and the previously calm mirage drum finally rang out.
Messages were urgently sent out one after another.
"The vanguard has arrived in World 1673 (Year of the Rat). Those at the Law Power level maintain 90% of their combat strength, while those at the Purple Mansion Realm maintain 10% to 20% of their combat strength!"
"According to the Yuan Kui Armor's analysis, this world has no effect on suppressing the power of the Primordial Spirit."
"The vanguard is preparing to begin exploring the world."
"Encountering resistance from the indigenous people..."
"Vanguard Army, requesting reinforcements!!!"
It's obvious.
The first few messages were stored in the mirage drum in advance, but the last one was very urgent, clearly indicating that they had encountered a formidable enemy.
The Black True Lord slowly rose, his imposing aura pressing down on the Demon Mountain:
"Requesting reinforcements? Interesting. No wonder this small world can severely damage the Golden Spirit Sect. Interesting!"
A hint of sarcasm played at the corners of his mouth, as if he were mocking the vanguard for their arrogance and overestimation of their own abilities.
But more than anything, there is anticipation.
Such a small world will yield greater rewards after being sacrificed to the Mountain and Sea Realm.
He didn't care about the lives of the vanguard; if you have the guts to court death, you should be prepared to bear the consequences.
"You all heard that?"
Many disciples of the expeditionary force roared:
"I volunteer!"
Black Flame True Lord and Purple Cloud True Lord exchanged a glance, both having heard the crucial information: the small world did not suppress the power of the Primordial Spirit!
Black Flame True Lord laughed loudly:
"Please wait patiently, Sect Master. Junior Sister Ziyun and I offer this small world to lay the foundation for your Void Dao Realm cultivation!"
The Black True Lord waved his hand, and the deep vortex formed by the Sky Mirror surged.
A deep voice echoed through the sky:
"Don't let this sect master down!"
The next moment.
Led by the two Primordial Spirit True Lord, the remaining expeditionary force charged headlong into the world passage.
The Black Demon Cliff, which was originally densely packed with cultivators, became empty in an instant.
The Black True Lord's gaze was distant, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Martial arts world.
Ning Qi sensed the powerful aura surging through the world passage once again, and his eyes gradually brightened.
"Adding to the previous group that scouted ahead, there are a full fifty thousand at the Law Power Realm, three thousand at the Purple Mansion Realm, and even two at the Primordial Spirit True Lord? That's quite a grand gesture!"
Ning Qi sighed softly.
If you really want to calculate it, their strength is more than ten times greater than that of the invaders from High Antiquity times!
If it weren't for Ning Qi, relying solely on the schemes of the Martial Saints, even if Zhan Tian Martial Saint and his ilk hadn't defected, they would have been like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
"But that's fine too, it settles things quickly and avoids unnecessary dragging on."
Ning Qi sensed that the world passage, whose strength and stability had been reduced by more than half, was eager to try it out.
Next.
If the beings of the martial world can hold out for a period of time, this battle will reach its most important turning point.