Standing Guard, Reinforcements!
Half a month later, the Spirit Marsh Plains completely changed hands.
Shi Jian distributed the five white bone warships in five directions of the Marsh Plains, and with the warship rune array as the framework, he re-deployed three large-scale restrictions along the Spirit Vein.
The first layer of restrictions mainly covers the outer areas of the Marsh Plains, serving as an early warning and detection system; the restrictions will immediately issue an alarm if any Spirit Transformation level aura enters within a radius of tens of millions of miles.
The second barrier was placed in the heart of the Marsh Plains, based on the Daoist principles of Barbarian Bone Dao.
This formation is specifically designed to counter cultivators who rely on the Life Dao. If the Spirit Race dares to retaliate, they will have their vitality suppressed by the Barbarian Bone Dao, resulting in a significant reduction in their strength.
Based on the Spirit Race's arrangements in this area, it is highly likely that this place will become one of the battlegrounds between the Beast and Spirit Realms.
It's even highly possible that it could be upgraded to the main battlefield.
The third barrier sealed off all entrances and exits to the underwater underground rivers, cutting off any possibility of the Spirit Race infiltrating from underground.
The Spirit Race excel at stealth and sealing off underground areas, which can further limit Spirit Race invasion methods and force Spirit Race into direct combat.
The Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator were stationed at various Spirit Vein nodes, while the Golden Core demons patrolled the perimeter day and night.
Shi Jian stood firmly in the center of the Marsh Plains, overlooking all directions.
The emerald green swamp still exists, the spirit lotus still exists, but its vitality is far less than before; Bi Luo's grand formation that drained the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi also caused considerable damage to the Marsh Plains itself.
However, the Spirit Vein's foundation still exists, and given time, the Spiritual Qi will naturally recover.
It just takes a little more time, but for cultivators above the Spirit Transformation stage, and especially for Demon Beast, time is the least important thing.
Just as the deployment was nearing completion, several powerful auras suddenly broke through the air from the north.
Shi Jian looked up, his thunderous eyes slightly brightening.
What arrived was not the enemy, but a new wave of reinforcements!
Six streaks of light, each carrying two distinctly different Daoist powers, roared down from the sky; three of them were entirely Dark Gold, their killing intent reaching its peak, their Sha Qi Dao aura permeating and tearing through the void.
It was none other than the Sha Tiger Imperial Clan, three direct descendants Spirit Transformation.
The other three streaks of light were grayish-white, with surging Dao of Wind and energy, moving at an extremely fast speed, covering millions of miles in the blink of an eye.
These three are members of the Black Eagle Imperial Clan.
The six beams of light landed almost simultaneously above the Marsh Plains, unleashing their combined power and scattering the demonic clouds that stretched for millions of miles.
The leading figure was a giant, Dark Gold, its size reaching twenty thousand feet. Its eyes were like two blood moons, and its aura of killing Sha Qi Dao was quite astonishing.
His cultivation level was sufficient for the Middle Spirit Transformation, with two Immortal Foundation.
The two tiger-clan Spirit Transformation behind him were slightly smaller, both at the Early Spirit Transformation.
On the other side, a giant gray-white eagle hovered with its wings spread wide, its wingspan covering the sky, Dao of Wind around it stirred up a hurricane.
Both were at the Middle Spirit Transformation, possessing two Immortal Foundation; behind them were also two early-stage Nascent Spirit Transformation.
Upon seeing that they were of royal blood from both families, Shi Jian went to greet them.
The Dark Gold transformed into human form, a middle-aged man with a cold and stern face. His tiger eyes were vertical, and when he looked at people, he carried the murderous aura unique to the Sha Tiger Imperial Clan.
"But the Giant Bear Race, with Thunder Vein Shi Jian?"
"That is me."
"Hu Rong greets fellow Daoist." The middle-aged man gave his name as a formality, his tone neither warm nor cold.
"By order of the Tiger Emperor, I am leading my troops to reinforce."
On the other side, the giant gray-white eagle also transformed into human form, a thin old man with a sharp, hawk-like face that appeared exceptionally shrewd.
"The Black Eagle Imperial Clan, Diao Heng."
The old man glanced at the newly erected restrictions around Marsh Plains, his thin eyebrows slightly raised. "It seems we're late."
Shi Jian smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Not too late, just in time."
"We will need a few more fellow Daoists to join us in defending this place."
The arrival of the six Nascent Spirit Transformation caused a sudden surge in the defensive strength of Marsh Plains.
Including Shi Jian, Cang Wuji, Yuan Chong, Lang Xin, and Lei Ming, eleven Nascent Spirit Transformation have now gathered here.
Among them, there is one Late Spirit Transformation, three Middle Spirit Transformation, and seven Early Spirit Transformation.
This kind of formation is no longer a simple outpost, but a military fortress capable of radiating influence over hundreds of millions of miles around.
Shi Jian knew perfectly well that the Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan's intentions were quite clear.
The Spirit Marsh Plains not just a battlefield, but also a thorn in the side of the Beast Realm, driven into the southeast of the Dao Realm. Eliminating the Spirit Race's stronghold was only the first step; the real purpose was to develop this place into a forward foothold against the Spirit Race.
If the Spirit Race wants to return to the southeast of the Dao Realm, it must first overcome this obstacle.
With eleven Nascent Spirit Transformation in command, along with a massive force of hundreds of Nascent Soul and thousands of Golden Core cultivators, the Spirit Race would have to consider whether the cost of a counterattack was high enough.
Hu Rong and Diao Heng each received their orders and were stationed on the east and west flanks of Marsh Plains, forming a pincer movement with Shi Jian's central army.
The three bases, supporting each other, wove the entire Spirit Marsh Plains into an impenetrable network.
Shi Jian returned to the central army, to a newly built celestial palace.
The three Immortal Foundation within his body slowly circulated, and the nascent form of the Righteous Yang Lightning actually solidified considerably after his battle with Bi Luo.
The battlefield truly is the best crucible.
If he can continue to hone his skills and improve his cultivation, it probably won't be long before he reaches the Late Spirit Transformation!
Fighting for one's life is also a form of spiritual practice.
In the midst of a fierce battle, one can gain insight into the principles of the Tao and delve into the rationality of the Great Tao; one must constantly verify and comprehend its meaning.
This aligns with Divine Firmament's intentions and paves the Dao Path for future strong evidence.
Now, Bi Luo has escaped with serious injuries, and the other two Middle Spirit Transformation have also fled. Although the Spirit Race's influence in the Marsh Plains has been eliminated.
But the real target, Bailu Lingyuan, never showed up.
The four Treasured Earth Immortal Foundation Perfected Spirit Transformation, but their whereabouts are unknown.
This is what the Peak and Mountain Imperial Clan fears most: a Spirit Race genius who has cultivated four Treasured Earth Immortal Foundation. If he continues to comprehend these foundations, he might very well be the first to attain the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit.
Marsh Plains has been captured, but the battle is far from over.
We need to find a way to further pressure the Spirit Race.
Ideally, we should force the Spirit Race to start a war, thereby reducing Spirit Race manpower as much as possible; if we can slow down their cultivation speed, that would be even better.
If the Spirit Race don't take the bait, then attack!
They relentlessly attacked and oppressed the Spirit Race, plundering their benefits in the process, determined to inflict pain and rip off a piece of their flesh.
Only in this way can this war continue!