Flames soared, frost scattered, electric wheels spun wildly, and the air was thick with the scent of wood.
This is a battlefield at sea.
Hundreds of warships were entangled in a chaotic and deadly battle. The four most common small Demon Weapon in the All-Star Archipelago — Volcano Turtle, Mystic Frost Fish, Lightning-Pattern Snake, and Elmwood Bear —sprayed out various magical spells, their firepower intertwined in the air, dense and intricate.
A torrential rain of arrows, flashing swords, and deafening battle cries filled the air. Every now and then, ships, billowing black smoke, sank to the bottom of the sea, creating whirlpools.
Or the electric ship might be launched, its hull shattered, splintering wood and setting the sails ablaze.
Or perhaps the rudder is frozen solid, unable to turn, and can only spin in circles, futilely retaliating while being attacked.
In the center of the battlefield, eleven generals were besieging Tie Ao.
The Demon-Suppressing Tower above Tie Ao's head emitted bursts of golden light, protecting him like Golden Armor god descending to earth, unmoving. After Chu Yun took away the Iron Thread Dragon Roaming Spear in his hand, he replaced it with a Phoenix-Wing Radium-Gold Spade.
Facing a fierce attack from the enemy general, he wielded the Phoenix Winged Laser Mirror in his hand like the wind, fierce and valiant, unleashing various Daoist techniques in an endless stream. Surprisingly, he did not show signs of defeat, but instead gained a firm upper hand.
Since Tie Ao's defeat to Chu Yun, and the blow of Long Daozhi's death, his temperament has been tempered into maturity and composure. In battle, he can retreat or defend, advance or attack with ease, and his spear skills have even reached a high level.
This great battle undoubtedly became the center of the battlefield. Within a radius of several miles, there was not a single warship. Countless people looked at this side with awe and fear from time to time. This was the highest level of battle in the All-Star Archipelago, and also the core and key point of this naval battle.
The various elements of Daoism, such as metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, collided with each other, bursting forth with a dazzling array of iridescent light. Amidst the shattered light, Tie Ao suddenly lunged forward, making a startling move.
He switched to using the Phoenix Wing Laser Mirror for defense, and instead released the Demon Weapon Demon-Suppressing Tower above his head.
The Demon-Suppressing Tower, golden and gleaming, has seven stories and an extremely ancient design. It is an artifact of Metal Virtue King from ancient times. It is not only a powerful demon-possessing artifact, but also an excellent Demon Weapon that combines offense and defense.
However, over the millions of years, the Tribulation Demon - Demon-Suppressing Tower, originally meant to subdue demons, ultimately failed to withstand the relentless and continuous heavenly tribulations after the fall of Metal Virtue King. Fortunately, it possessed a strong destiny and narrowly escaped having its cultivation weakened by the heavenly tribulations, transforming it into a spirit Demon Weapon.
Since ancient times, it has protected the bloodline of Metal Virtue King. Through rise and fall, countless years have passed. For millions of years, it has witnessed the rise and fall of the Iron Family. It is a spirit- Demon Weapon with a great background.
"Let me show you the origin of the name 'Demon-Suppressing Tower '! Suppress it for me!" Tie Ao roared, activating a mysterious, top-grade Dao technique within the Demon-Suppressing Tower.
The Demon-Suppressing Tower, suspended in mid-air, emitted a brilliant golden light, like thousands of arrows of light, making it impossible to look directly at. Suddenly, it expanded rapidly, transforming from a model into a real tower.
With a deafening roar, the Demon-Suppressing Tower crashed down with irresistible force.
In an instant, the generals who were besieging Tie Ao were all shocked and felt a strong sense of crisis. One of the generals, invigorated, rode his Great Demon, the Cold Wind Panther, atop the mountain.
As a result, the roar of the Cold Wind Panther stopped abruptly, and it was instantly absorbed into the Demon-Suppressing Tower.
The general coughed up a mouthful of blood. Ignoring his dizziness and pale face, he hurriedly activated his spiritual light and sent out a spiritual call. But it was like a stone sinking into the sea; there was no response. The Great Demon that he relied on for fame had actually had its connection severed and was suppressed by the Demon-Suppressing Tower!
"Hahaha!" Tie Ao laughed loudly, his morale soaring. He then ordered the Demon-Suppressing Tower to suppress the demon once more.
The generals' six Great Demon, Great Demon plants, and Great Demon soldiers were all suppressed in succession. The generals were panicked and their strength was greatly reduced. Tie Ao put away the trembling Demon-Suppressing Demon-Suppressing Tower, held the Phoenix Winged Laser Mirror, rode the Ashen Horse, and killed two generals and five junior generals.
The enemy general was terrified and turned to flee. Tie Ao gave chase, and with a thrust of his Phoenix Wing Laser Mirror, he pierced the heart of the slowest of the junior generals, killing him instantly.
The morale of the Iron Family soared, and they utterly defeated the "Tie family allied forces." The allied forces were routed, suffering countless losses and fleeing for dozens of nautical miles before finally stopping, regrouping, and stabilizing their position.
" Tie Ao is ferocious; no one can stop him."
"That Demon Weapon- Demon-Suppressing Tower belongs to Metal Virtue King and is incredibly powerful in suppressing demons. What should we do?"
"I really don't know how the Shu Clan managed to defeat Tie Ao. Unless they have Spirit Demon warrior or a great general, they really can't suppress him."
The generals were all disheveled and in a sorry state. They gathered three times to discuss the matter, still feeling lingering fear.
They do possess Spirit Demon combat power, but to prevent treacherous traitors, they all remain on their own main island to guard it.
General-level figures have already occupied the top of the military power in the All-Star Archipelago. Even the number one power, the Iron Family, now only has three generals (including Tie Ao ). The Shu Clan, which has been in the limelight, only has two generals, Shu Tianhao and Chu Yun.
These generals are usually island lords or elders of first-rate forces. They stay on the main island to guard it and rarely go out.
While the allied forces were shrouded in gloom, the Iron Family on the other side was riding high on morale.
"Hahaha, this rabble! Without sending a great general, who can stop me, Tie Ao!" Tie Ao sat high on his command post, laughing heartily. This battle was exhilarating, allowing him to release the pent-up frustration in his chest. He felt extremely refreshed.
"Young Master's divine might is unparalleled; no one can stop him." The surrounding people fawned over him.
Tie Ao's expression changed slightly. In the past, at this time, it was always Long Daozhi would appear, never saying anything flattering, but instead offering advice and presenting all sorts of ingenious ideas on how to deal with the situation ahead.
"Alas, if only Long Daozhi were alive, he could witness such a scene." Tie Ao's mood sank. The joy of his recent great victory vanished almost entirely.
"Report! Urgent military intelligence! Little Overlord Chu Yun has captured the main island of the Yan Family and presented the Fire Quarter Decree, and the Yan Family has surrendered!" At this moment, a soldier suddenly rushed in and reported loudly.
"What? Fire Quarter Decree!" Tie Ao suddenly stood up, his eyes wide with surprise.
" The Fire Quarter Decree has actually appeared?"
"With this document, it's no wonder that even the arrogant Yan Family had to bow their heads."
"Of the five documents, the Metal Quarter Decree, Wood Quarter Decree, and Earth Quarter Decree were destroyed over millions of years for various reasons. Only the Fire Quarter Decree and Water Quarter Decree remain, and they have never appeared. This is extraordinary, as the five documents represent the orthodox lineage of the stars."
"Originally, Shu Family Island was a place of humble origins, lacking in cultural heritage, like a nouveau riche. But with this Fire Quarter Decree, it's like being adorned in a yellow robe, representing the might of ancient times."
For a moment, all the generals paled, whispering amongst themselves, their hearts filled with unease.
The joy of his recent victory had vanished without a trace.
Tie Ao's face was ashen as he slowly sat down, his mind racing. "Heaven is unfair! With the release of the Fire Quarter Decree, the Shu Clan annexed the Yan Family, ending the war prematurely. Meanwhile, we are still struggling in the quagmire of war; the situation is truly dire. The enemy can attack or defend, completely seizing the initiative..."
He pondered for a long time, but had no solution. He couldn't help but ask instinctively, "Daozhi, what do you think of this?"
In the past, when he encountered problems that were difficult to solve, he would consult Long Daozhi.
There was silence in the hall.
Tie Ao suddenly awoke and realized once again that Long Daozhi had passed away.
"Sigh," he sighed inwardly, then asked aloud, "Any more intelligence?"
The soldier knelt on the ground and immediately reported respectfully, "There are two more things."
"One thing is certain: Little Tyrant Chu Yun has been keeping a low profile lately. Intelligence suggests that he is very likely preparing for the Heavenly Fox's Spirit Demon Tribulation."
"The second matter is that, upon hearing of the emergence of the Fire Quarter Decree, Shui Ruolan, the current Holy Maiden of the Rain Island Water Family, has publicly stated that she will go to Shu Family Island to pay homage to the Fire Quarter Decree in the near future."
Both of these pieces of news are quite significant.
" The Heavenly Fox is about to undergo the Spirit Demon Tribulation?" The generals' hearts trembled upon hearing this.
Now, Chu Yun only possesses the Spirit Demon Drunken Snow Blade, yet no one can subdue him, and he is unparalleled in his prowess.
If we were to add another top-tier Spirit Demon- level demon Demon Beast, the Heavenly Fox...
That's terrifying!
Is this some kind of joke?!
"Hmph!" Seeing the displeasure of the generals in the hall, Tie Ao immediately snorted coldly and scolded, "What are you afraid of? One Chu Yun, and you're all so afraid? The Spirit Demon Tribulation of a top-grade Demon Beast is not so easy to overcome. Even if you do overcome it, can Chu Yun's spiritual light suppress it?"
One person's brilliance is extremely limited compared to the countless demons in the world.
Therefore, most Spirit Beast Master only have two or three demons. Skilled Spirit Beast Master, on the other hand, have four or five. Among these demons, there are main and auxiliary demons, and their cultivation levels vary, so they are not treated equally.
Sometimes, to protect the spiritual light within their bodies and prevent demons from becoming disobedient or rebellious, Spirit Beast Master will limit the demons' cultivation levels. This is to prevent their spiritual light from growing to a point where the tamer can no longer control it as their cultivation increases.
In special circumstances, Spirit Beast Master may even deliberately weaken the demon's cultivation level, precisely because they are concerned about the spiritual energy within its body.
Tie Ao is now in his twilight years. He is considered a genius among geniuses, but even so, the spiritual light within him is not enough for him to control a second Spirit Demon.
Chu Yun had just celebrated the New Year and was a year older, which is considered his age according to the traditional Chinese age reckoning. Naturally, he wouldn't have enough spiritual energy to control a second Spirit Demon.
"Yes, no matter how talented Chu Yun is, his inner spiritual light is not enough."
"Although he has the Dragon Eye Fruit, it can only increase his physical attributes. Hahaha, Dragon Eye Fruit, brilliant indeed!"
The generals burst into laughter, snapping out of their panic and regaining their composure.
"Last time, Chu Yun was lucky to survive the Spirit Demon Tribulation. He encountered a lightning tribulation and also had the Lightning Transformation Art. However, the nine attributes of the Heavenly Fox usually involve compound tribulations. The Lightning Transformation Art becomes less effective then. Let alone whether he can even survive the tribulation."
Even if he manages to cross over, his spiritual power is limited, and he absolutely cannot control the two Spirit Demon. Besides, there's Shui Ruolan; that woman is no simpleton, and the Shu Clan will be in for a rough time. "Hmph."
Tie Ao sneered inwardly, " The Fire Quarter Decree is a crime of possessing a treasure. Although the Shu Clan is currently at the height of its power, the Water Family is also one of the five ancient clans. You can keep bothering me, but once I've dealt with this allied force, I'll immediately turn my guns on you and repay you tenfold for the humiliation I suffered on Shu Family Island!"
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