Above the Chaos Furnace, twelve figures stood proudly.
They were all ten feet tall, in human form, with numerous complex spirit arrays engraved on their skin, each emanating a different aura.
Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers.
Logo simplified the Twelve Heavenly Gods and Fiends Grand Formation, dividing it into twelve parts, and then refined it.
The abilities of different Daoist soldiers also vary.
Overall, this group of Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers is divided into three sequences.
These are the combat sequence, the garrison sequence, and the auxiliary logistics sequence.
Among the Dao soldiers in the battle formation, there is the Heaven-Pillaring Dao Soldier, who is clad in heavy armor and wields a tower-shaped Spirit Treasure. This Dao soldier excels at frontal assaults and can connect himself to the earth's veins to withstand massive damage. At the same time, his attacks contain the law of gravity, and when the pagoda in his hand is pressed down, it is as if a star is pressing down, which is extremely terrifying.
There were also Demon-Slaying Dao Soldier clad in silver armor, its surface shrouded in silver patterns, with sword wheels hanging on their backs and golden light emanating from their eyes.
The Demon-Slaying Dao Soldier is skilled in high-speed surprise attacks and precise kills. The sword wheel on its back is engraved with a spirit array that specifically breaks through demonic magic. It has a special attack effect on energy bodies, life forms, and Divine Body. The sword light can also transform into the Spirit-Severing Sword Domain, which can cut and Purification all illegal forces.
In addition, there are the Dharma-Binding Dao Soldier responsible for control and interference, who are best at sealing and entanglement of enemies.
The combat sequence consists of the three types mentioned above, each with its own unique and wondrous aspects.
The Dao soldiers in the sealing and suppressing sequence are also of three types: Space-Forbidding Dao Soldier, Spirit-Locking Dao Soldier, and Yuan-Stabilizing Dao Soldier.
These three types of Daoist soldiers are skilled at sealing off space and creating their own prisons.
Some are skilled in mental suppression, targeting the soul.
The last type can suppress the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and absorb and neutralize the Berserk Yuan Qi of heaven and earth, as well as the turbulent ley lines, etc., making it extremely stable.
There are six Dao soldiers in the combat sequence and the town-sealing sequence.
Of the twelve Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers, the remaining six were all in the support and logistics roles.
This was done intentionally by Logo.
The primary duty of the Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers lies in the word "border guard".
In short, the key is to have both combat effectiveness and self-sustaining capabilities.
Therefore, among the three major sequences, the support and logistics sequences alone occupy half of the Dao soldier slots.
Of course, this does not mean that the six Dao soldiers in the support and logistics sequence have no combat power. In fact, even the weakest individual combat power, the Crafting Dao Soldier responsible for repair and construction, can smash the head of Dharma Realm Great Perfection with a single hammer blow.
Forms such as the Heaven-Patrolling Dao Soldier, Command Dao Soldier, Spirit-Essence Dao Soldier, Void-Containing Dao Soldier, and Shared Radiance Dao Soldier possess extremely strong combat power. Although they cannot compare to the combat sequence and the sealing sequence, they can still be considered among the best in their respective ranks.
The twelve Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers each have their own duties, and when they cooperate with each other, they can form a variety of combat combinations.
Blockade and annihilation, absolute defense, protracted warfare, etc.
In addition to this, the Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers have another trump card.
The simultaneous appearance of the twelve soldiers can form a rudimentary Twelve Heavenly Gods and Fiends Grand Formation, powerful enough to suppress Late Manifestation spiritual cultivators.
In the Mortal Realm, he would be an invincible being.
If it weren't for the fact that Dao soldiers couldn't imprint their souls on the Heavenly Heart, a whole squad of Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers could easily become Realm Lord.
"With everything prepared, we can take over the Jiuyuan Realm!" Elder Logo waved his hand, putting away the twelve Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers in front of him. He left behind a wisp of consciousness to maintain the operation of the Chaos Furnace, and his true body disappeared.
The battlefield of Bing Province.
The land was a scene of utter devastation.
The once lush green mountains have turned gray and black, riddled with potholes, and littered with broken fragments of magical artifacts, blood, and severed limbs.
Nestled among these mountains and valleys, a majestic gate stands tall, exuding a rich spatial atmosphere.
Before the spatial passage, several spiritual cultivator units of the Great Xuan Imperial Court were stationed here. Most of the soldiers had a look of confusion on their faces and their fighting spirit was low.
They didn't seem like victors who drove the Jiuyuan Realm army out of the Mingguang Realm; rather, they seemed like the ones who had suffered a defeat.
In a large tent, several generals stood around a sand table, their bodies reeking of alcohol.
"My Great Xuan Dynasty, is it really over just like that?"
"What else can we do? That being is capable of slaying gods of the lower realms and has become a Legend Realm Lord, invincible in the world. We should even be grateful that he is not a brutal and bloodthirsty demonic cultivator, otherwise..."
"So be it. In any case, submitting to the strong is not shameful. Besides, our family's power and status have not been affected, and we have Bing Province. We should be content."
As the group was talking, a messenger suddenly rushed in looking flustered; this dignified spiritual cultivator was actually staggering in his steps.
"You insolent wretch! Within the camp, a messenger should act so recklessly, undermining morale! What kind of conduct is this? Guards, drag him out and behead him!"
The bearded general, his face contorted with anger, glared and roared like thunder as he gave the order.
Upon hearing his words, the messenger immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "General, His Majesty the Azure Emperor's sudden arrival overwhelmed me with His Majesty's divine might, and I was in a state of panic just now. Please forgive me, General!"
"Your Majesty the Azure Emperor?"
The generals' expressions changed drastically. The bearded man was the first to rush out of the tent. Looking up, he saw a divine being draped in five-colored light standing above the blue clouds.
The entire Great Xuan Army camp was filled with kneeling soldiers, each one trembling with fear, overwhelmed by Logo's aura, unable to control themselves, as if standing on the Abyss.
They had no idea why Logo had suddenly arrived, and the generals were also completely baffled. At the same time, they were relieved that they hadn't said anything disrespectful while they were drunk.
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty. What are Your Majesty's orders?" the generals asked respectfully, bowing to the ground.
Logo casually remarked, "Continue to guard this place; do not abandon your post."
He then took a step out and entered the spatial passage.
The generals looked up at the empty sky, their heads buzzing.
"Is Your Majesty heading to the Jiuyuan Realm?"
"What brings Your Majesty here?"
"That's not something we should worry about. Our top priority is to carry out His Majesty's orders."
"Yes, yes, yes! All troops, listen to my command! Each perform your duties! Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"
The massive military camp awoke from its deathly silence and began to function again, as if Logo's arrival had infused it with new power.
at the same time.
The Jiuyuan Realm on the other side of the spatial passage.
Compared to the laxity of the guards on the Mingguang Realm side, the spirit beast army of the Jiuyuan Realm was completely focused and dared not slack off in the slightest.
Before the spatial passage, on the vast and boundless Bedrock Wilds, an endless army of spirit beasts stood ready in battle.
White Tusk Giant Elephant, Blazing Sun Lion, Umbral Spirit Tiger, Swift Wind Demon Leopard...
Various groups of spirit beasts are divided into different battle zones.
Pairs of beastly eyes, each a different color, stared intently at the spatial passage, their bloodshot veins filled with terror.
It was as if that spatial passage was the gateway to the Legend infernal hell.
Above the army of spirit beasts, a towering mountain range floated, its vast geomagnetic power roaring like a dragon, creating a magnificent spectacle.
At the top of the mountain, the eight spirit beast kings of the Jiuyuan Realm and the Great Elder of the Monkey Clan gathered together. The atmosphere was heavy and gloomy, as if water could be squeezed out of the Void.
"Has there been no reply from the Mingguang Realm yet?" the king of the Frost Ice Wolf clan asked, his fangs bared, radiating a chilling aura.
The Blazing Sun Lion King Earth Dao impatiently, "You've asked that question so many times. No means no. The Mingguang Realm hasn't contacted us yet."
"What should we do?" The Elusive Cat King's ears trembled as he uttered a clear, melodious voice, like a gentle woman whispering in his ear, "If the Azure Emperor comes in person, how can we resist?"
The room fell silent upon hearing this.
The name "Azure Emperor" seemed to possess some kind of supreme Magic Power, causing them to fall into silence involuntarily.
"Wasn't the Hanging Sky Monkey King serving the Azure Emperor? What did he say?"
The territory of the Monkey Clan in the Jiuyuan Realm is called the Hanging Sky Forest Sea, and the kings of the Monkey Clan throughout history are therefore known as the Hanging Sky Monkey King.
The one asking the question was the king of the Thousand-Cave Rat Clan, a giant golden-nosed white-haired rat.
The Great Elder of the Hanging Sky Monkey Clan, a spirit beast with a faint Long-Armed Ape, shook his head bitterly upon hearing this, saying, "Our clan king has not returned with any message for a long time, and we still do not know whether he is dead or alive."
"Alas, I never imagined that my mighty Jiuyuan Realm would be forced to such a state by a single person!" The Umbral Shadow Tiger King roared in a deep voice, a strong sense of resentment brewing in its dark beastly eyes.
Beside him, the White Tusk Giant Elephant King swung its long trunk, its voice calm and deep, "The world of spiritual cultivators is one where the strong are respected. We were strong before, which is why we were able to advance into the Mingguang Realm and almost take over the entire Bing Province."
"Now that the Azure Emperor has emerged and established the Great Yi Dynasty, the Mingguang Realm has gained the upper hand. It is only wise for us to retreat."
"Now we can only hope that His Majesty the Azure Emperor has no interest in our Jiuyuan Realm. After all, the resources of the lower realms are of little use to a powerful figure like him."
"Perhaps if we back down, we might win his favor."
After the White Tusk Giant Elephant King finished speaking, the solemn expressions in the eyes of all the spirit beast kings eased.
But at that moment, a clamor echoed through the sky.
Anyone could hear the fear and apprehension mixed in with the commotion.
Almost simultaneously, the nine powerful Jiuyuan Realm turned their gazes toward the spatial passage, and their pupils suddenly contracted.
The Umbral Shadow Tiger King, the Blazing Sun Lion King, and the Swift Wind Leopard King instinctively bristled and let out whimpering sounds.
Only Logo could elicit such a reaction from these powerful spirit beast kings who have dominated the Jiuyuan Realm for centuries.
He stepped out of the spatial passage without uttering a word, and his sacred and majestic aura shook the entire Jiuyuan Realm, causing countless spirit beasts to tremble and prostrate themselves in awe.
The spirit beast troops that once routed the Mingguang Realm are now struggling to muster even the will to fight.
Especially when Logo's gaze lowered.
His gaze, seemingly possessing substantial weight, caused many spirit beasts to uncontrollably lower their heads, as if they wanted to bury their heads in the ground to show their submission.
"The Innate Holy Spirit truly possesses immense suppressive power over the bloodlines of us spirit beasts," the Blazing Sun Lion King said telepathically, gazing warily at Logo's figure.
"Let's go, let's go pay homage to His Majesty the Azure Emperor." The White Tusk Giant Elephant King stepped into the air, his emotions were the most stable, and he adapted the fastest.
Led by the White Tusk Giant Elephant King, the spirit beast kings came before Logo, transformed into human form, and respectfully bowed.
"The Jiuyuan Realm welcomes Your Majesty the Azure Emperor. Your Majesty's presence truly brings honor to our Jiuyuan Realm," White Tusk Giant Elephant King.
Logo glanced at him, pointed to the army of spirit beasts beneath him, and laughed, "So, these troops are your welcoming ceremony?"
The White Tusk Giant Elephant King remained calm and said, "Your Majesty is wise. Most spirit beasts are wild and difficult to tame. It is easy for the troops to assemble, but difficult to disperse them. If they are not careful, they will kill each other and cause disaster. Therefore, they must be dispersed little by little, which is why it takes longer."
Logo glanced at the burly man the White Tusk Giant Elephant King had transformed into, "Heh, you little White-tusked Mammoth, you do have some quick wit."
"However, what is destined to come will come, and you cannot escape it. I am determined to take the Jiuyuan Realm. Will you choose to submit, or die?"
Logo stood with his hands behind his back, his demeanor suddenly becoming extremely sinister.
As if Winter's chill had swept by, the faces of the several spirit beast kings turned extremely grim.
The Blazing Sun Lion King gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, are you not afraid of the Savage Ancient Hall behind my Jiuyuan Realm?"
Logo didn't get angry. Earth Dao, he smiled and said, "The Savage Ancient Hall? You mean those divine beasts? You can send a message to have them descend to the mortal realm and try. Perfect timing, I'm very interested in the bloodlines of divine beasts."
"Alright, Lion King, we have all witnessed His Majesty's power. He can slay the gods of the Azure Radiance Palace in the lower realms, and naturally he can also erase the lives of divine beasts. Our Jiuyuan Realm is not enough to make the Savage Ancient Hall pay such a terrible price."
The White Tusk Giant Elephant King interrupted the Blazing Sun Lion King, who was about to say something more, and shook his head.
His words only fueled the despair of the other spirit beast kings.
Seeing this, Logo said no more. He waved his hand and took out the Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers, then said directly, "Considering the information that monkey provided me earlier, I'll give your Jiuyuan Realm a chance. These are Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers that I personally crafted. You can use any method to attack them. As long as you can defeat these Dao Soldiers, I will abandon the Jiuyuan Realm. How about it?"
"Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers?" The White Tusk Giant Elephant King's eyes brightened slightly.
The Blazing Sun Lion King couldn't wait any longer and asked, "Is this true?"
"Of course." Logo nodded slightly, then stepped back behind the Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers and waved his hand casually, "You may begin."
Seeing this, the spirit beast kings looked at each other, but hope began to rise in their hearts.
Several spirit beast kings muttered to themselves, "The Azure Emperor is too arrogant. Although we are no match for him, how can mere Dao soldiers resist our Jiuyuan Realm? We can only hope that he won't become enraged when the time comes."
With this in mind, the spirit beast kings communicated with each other, telling each other to be careful in their actions and to pretend to have won with difficulty in order to avoid angering Logo.
After this exchange, the spirit beast kings stood in a row, relying on the seemingly boundless army on the ground, confronting the twelve Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers across the void.
After a moment of silence, the two sides launched into battle.
The most volatile of them all, the Blazing Sun Lion King, charged ahead, unleashing his Dharma Realm. Within this power, a faint, golden Lion phantom, its body ablaze with the Sun True Fire, materialized.
With a roar, he unleashed a beam of extremely compressed fiery energy, like a long river of fire descending from the sky, with heat waves soaring into the heavens.
As the sea of fire rushed towards them, the Yuan-Stabilizing Dao Soldier among the Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers stepped forward. His body, like flowing Mercury, transformed into a large bell.
The great bell pressed down, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which had been fluctuating due to the pillar of flames, instantly calmed down. The pillar of flames also dissipated, transforming into pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
"Manifestation combat power!"
The Blazing Sun Lion King stared wide-eyed, almost unable to believe his own feelings.
The Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers did not give him a chance to be surprised. The Demon-Slaying Dao Soldier took off the sword wheel from his back and suddenly unleashed it. In an instant, a sky-covering sword light enveloped the spirit beast kings.
"Another Manifestation combat force! Don't hold back! Use your Spirit Treasure and counterattack with all your might, or you'll have no chance!"
The White Tusk Giant Elephant King roared, its body expanding dramatically into a colossal spirit elephant thousands of feet tall. Its aura nearly filled the heavens and earth. Its bloodline was extraordinary, having fully entered the threshold of Manifestation combat power. With a single stomp, the heavens and earth trembled, and space itself distorted.
However, faced with such terrifying power, the Heaven-Pillaring Dao Soldier casually raised his arm and collided with the elephant's leg that was stepping down.
"So hard!"
The White Tusk Giant Elephant King felt as if he had stepped on an indestructible piece of divine metal.
Then came the feeling of the world spinning around me.
It turned out to be the Heaven-Pillaring Dao Soldier grabbed the elephant's leg with one hand, swung it around like a toy, and slammed it hard into the army of spirit beasts on the ground.
Boom!!
Like a meteorite falling to earth, tens of thousands of spirit beasts were killed on the spot and turned into minced meat.
The terrifying and violent scene caused even the notoriously warlike Blazing Sun Lion King to retreat repeatedly, his eyes twitching as he could hardly believe his eyes.
The other spirit beast kings fared even worse, their fighting spirit greatly diminished. Although they mustered the courage to charge forward after careful consideration, it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
The ensuing battle was uneventful. One after another, the kings of spirit beasts were suppressed, and the army of spirit beasts was slaughtered indiscriminately. The Spirit Treasure used to suppress the luck of the realm were completely ineffective against the Realm Suppression Dao Soldiers, and were not even as tough as the soldiers' own bodies.
After an hour of this relentless pressure, the Jiuyuan Realm's will to resist was finally crushed.
The army of spirit beasts collapsed and fled in panic.
Logo didn't even lift a finger; he only deployed twelve soldiers and took over the entire Middle Chiliocosm.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly piercing through the barrier between realms, seeing into the Great Void and countless Mortal Realm, and murmured, "The Jiuyuan Realm are merely the beginning!"