Nine Rivers Daoist
After leaving the Infernal Flame Sea, Chen Nianzhi piloted the Scarlet Flood Dragon Treasure Ship towards the Nine Rivers Continent.
The Chen Clan sent out almost all of its high-level cultivators on this trip, including all of the Lineage's Nascent Soul True Lord, and even the guest elder Qiu Daoyi. Only Jiang Linglong's Second Primordial Embryo soul remained in the Ji Continent.
To ensure a better chance of winning this battle, Jiang Linglong invited Yan Ziji, hoping to further enhance their chances.
The Heavenly Hut Sect also dispatched three Nascent Soul. In addition to the Heavenly Hut Sect, the Heavenly Hut Sect's Great Elder, Tianxuan Fairy, and Second Elder Long-Bearded Daoist, also set off together.
The Nine Rivers Continent is tens of millions of miles away from the Ji Continent. It took the Scarlet Flood Dragon Treasure Ship more than a month to reach the territory of the Nine Rivers Continent.
As soon as they entered the outer perimeter of the Desolate Demon Ridge, several True Lord with extraordinary noble bearing came to greet them, the leader of whom was an old man with an air of otherworldly grace.
Upon seeing the group, the old man smiled and said, "Heavenly Hut Sect, Daoist Guixu, you've finally arrived."
Fellow Daoists, you have been waiting for a long time.
The Heavenly Hut Sect greeted Nine Rivers Daoist, and then introduced him to Chen Nianzhi and the others, "This is the renowned Nine Rivers Daoist."
"I've heard so much about you."
Chen Nianzhi cupped his hands in greeting to Nine Rivers Daoist and quickly understood the identities of the group.
There are only about thirty Nascent Soul Late Stage stage cultivators in the Three Vein Ancient Region, and each of them is a famous and influential figure, so Chen Nianzhi naturally knows a little about them.
This Nine Rivers Daoist Jiuhe has lived for over five thousand years and possesses a Nascent Soul Late Stage stage. He is renowned throughout the world for his Nine Rivers God-Slaying Swords.
The Nine Rivers God-Slaying Swords is a set of nine swords, said to be named after the nine great rivers in the Three Vein Ancient Region that were studied. Each sword is of the highest grade of Spirit Treasure and was forged by Nine Rivers Daoist over five thousand years.
With this set of immortal swords in hand, his combat skills can be described as extremely powerful, even comparable to some Nascent Soul Great Perfection experts.
Besides Nine Rivers Daoist, there are three other Nascent Soul True Lord in the Nine Rivers Continent: Immortal Earthspirit Fairy, Thunderclap Daoist, and Dagan Hermit.
Of the three, Dagan Hermit had the highest cultivation level, reaching the Sixth Nascent Soul Layer.
Earthspirit Fairy was no match for Thunderclap Daoist in the Nascent Soul Early Stage; it was said that she was only Human Dao Nascent Soul, and her strength was probably just average.
After the introductions were completed, Nine Rivers Daoist said, "The Desolate Demon Ridge is a major threat to our Nine Rivers Continent. We are truly grateful for your assistance."
"No need for such formalities."
Chen Nianzhi smiled slightly, and mentioning the Desolate Demon Ridge, he couldn't help but ask, "What's the situation now?"
"We still couldn't gain any advantage." Thunderclap Daoist shook his head, then said with a wry smile, "The Desolate Demon Ridge has extremely deep resources. Although we attacked it with the full strength of the continent, we still didn't gain any advantage."
The Heavenly Hut Sect nodded, then sighed, "That Desolate Old Devil Nascent Soul Eighth Layer. With the amplification provided by the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Ground, his strength is at least comparable to the Nascent Soul Great Perfection."
"Moreover, with a continuous supply of demonic energy, even two or three Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators working together might not be able to defeat him."
Upon hearing this, everyone frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Among them, Nine Rivers Daoist was the strongest, barely able to contend with Nascent Soul Great Perfection. Heavenly Hut Sect, with the Earthfire Mystic Crystal Sword in hand, was also comparable to Nascent Soul Late Stage.
With Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong added in, they are enough to deal with the Desolate Old Devil, but killing him in the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Ground would be extremely difficult.
Upon realizing this, Nine Rivers Daoist spoke up, "With Sect Heavenly Hut Sect Daoist Guixu, we should be able to suppress the Desolate Old Devil. Can you two kill the remaining two Nascent Soul True Lord Old Devil?"
The remaining few exchanged glances, and the Dagan Hermit said, "I am more than capable of suppressing that Money Devil. If another Nascent Soul Middle Stage were to assist us, we should be able to defeat him."
"Then let me lend you a hand."
When Tianxuan Fairy spoke, she revealed that she was at the Fourth Nascent Soul Layer. Although she couldn't compare to Dagan Hermit and Money Devil, she was still considered a top-tier fighter.
Seeing this, Thunderclap Daoist smiled and said, "My Thunder Method is most effective against Devil Cultivator, and it can help you suppress that Money Devil."
"Then the remaining Money Devil will be easy to deal with."
Chen Changxuan stroked his beard and smiled, his confidence growing significantly.
This time, Nine Rivers Continent dispatched four Nascent Soul, the Chen Clan dispatched five True Lord, and the Heavenly Hut Sect also sent three True Lord. In addition, Yan Ziji and Qiu Daoyi also came, so the group had a very sufficient number of people.
Fourteen True Lord are fighting against three Nascent Soul Devil Cultivator and an Old Devil whose physical body has been destroyed. Even if something unexpected happens, they should be able to hold out.
With this thought in mind, Chen Changxuan said, "There's no need to talk about morality with Devil Cultivator. Since we have enough manpower, let's kill Gold Devil and Money Devil first, and then join forces to deal with Desolate Old Devil."
"Then it's settled."
Everyone smiled upon hearing this, feeling confident of victory.
After the discussion, everyone prepared to rest for a few days before regrouping for battle, and seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, outside the Desolate Demon Ridge, millions of cultivators gathered, each raising their array flags and unleashing their boundless killing intent, which engulfed the void and clashed with the Demon Baleful Intent of the Desolate Demon Ridge.
"Let's do it."
Chen Nianzhi spoke calmly, and one after another, Treasure Ship and countless cultivators also made their moves to break through the Demon Baleful Intent of the Desolate Demon Ridge.
The battle lasted for several hours. Seeing that the light barrier of the Desolate Demon Ridge was still very strong, Jiang Linglong's gaze narrowed slightly as she said, "The Demon Baleful Intent of the Desolate Demon Ridge is much stronger than that of the Black Fiend Demon Ridge. It seems that this battle will not be easy."
Chen Nianzhi couldn't help but show a solemn expression. The more Demon Baleful Intent there is in the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Ground, the greater the boost to the combat power of high-level Devil Cultivator will be.
Back then, the Black Fiend Old Devil was able to fight against the True Lord Haoran by relying on the Demon Spring of Black Fiend Ridge. Now, the Desolate Old Devil is even more powerful, and the Demon Baleful Intent of Desolate Demon Ridge are even stronger. He is probably even more troublesome than the Black Fiend Old Devil.
Thinking of this, his expression shifted slightly as he said, "Gentlemen, please don't hold back. It would be best if we could finish this quickly."
"That's only natural."
Nine Rivers Daoist nodded, raised his hand and released a deep blue Treasure Talisman, which he then blasted down towards the Desolate Demon Ridge.
Under the attack of that Treasure Talisman, the Demon Baleful Intent of the Desolate Demon Ridge dimmed by 30% in an instant, and its defensive power was greatly weakened.
"Profound Origin Barrier-Breaking Talisman"
Chen Nianzhi's expression brightened with joy. This Profound Origin Barrier-Breaking Talisman was Tier 5 Upper Grade formation-breaking Treasure Talisman, most effective against such Mountain-Protecting Array.
However, this talisman is extremely valuable, and only a few powerful forces at the Nascent Soul Late Stage would treasure it. Even the Refining Heavenly Hut Sect does not have such a treasure, so it is unexpected that Nine Rivers Daoist actually has one.
Clearly, the Nine Rivers Daoist had been preparing for this for a long time and had specially purchased such a treasure to deal with the Desolate Demon Ridge.
"Do it."
Taking advantage of the dimming light in the Desolate Demon Ridge, Chen Nianzhi immediately activated the Scarlet Flood Dragon Treasure Ship and unleashed the Two-Mode Divine Thunder in succession.