Chapter 324: The Headquarters is Breached!
Chapter 324: The Headquarters is Breached!
"It seems you've noticed as well."
A chilling voice, belonging to the Onyx Demon Sovereign Kun Wu, echoed from within Solitude Valley, "Indeed, our Celestial Demon Sect possesses a sect-guarding Heavenly Demon. Where is your Grandmaster from the Heptagram Sect? Is he being held back? To dare offend the might of our demons, you should quickly retreat, or else you'll awaken our sect's demon and face annihilation!"
"Haha, what kind of demonic path is your Celestial Demon Sect on? Do you have the ability to subdue a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon? There's no need to beat around the bush. You're probably relying on the terrain of Solitude Valley to trap that demon. If it breaks free, who knows which side will face annihilation first!"
Upon hearing Kun Wu's words, Qi Zhiyuan's expression only held a cold smile.
If the Celestial Demon Sect had the ability to subdue and control a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon, they would have unleashed it to drive the Heptagram Sect away long ago. It was impossible for them to remain unmoved until now.
Moreover, based on the formations in Solitude Valley, these arrays seemed more focused on internal suppression rather than external release. Given their weak power, it was evident that most of the Earth Pulse energy was channeled inward to suppress the demon. Otherwise, even with the Heptagram Sect mobilizing all their forces, breaking through the headquarters' defenses wouldn't be so easy.
"Even if you're right, what of it?"
Kun Wu's voice turned cold, "Do you dare release the Heavenly Demon?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the numerous Grandmasters present, including Feng Hongsheng and the others, slowed their movements, each furrowing their brows.
A Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon was indeed a terrifying threat. Although there were many Grandmasters from the Heptagram Sect present, dealing with such an existence was extremely dangerous if not handled properly.
For instance, Qi Zhiyuan's Dark Moon Mirror. Even if three Grandmasters unleashed its power to the extreme, they might not be able to suppress the Heavenly Demon. But this was too risky; if the demon broke free, it would sweep across them, and only Blood Replacement Realm experts could resist it.
Up until now, the Heptagram Sect's Grandmaster Elder Yin Heng had not shown himself.
"Elder Chen..."
Mu Ranyan sheathed her sword, her Heavenly Domain receding, and she landed not far from Chen Mu, her eyes heavy with concern.
Compared to the numerous Grandmasters like Feng Hongsheng, Mu Ranyan, who had yet to reach the Grandmaster Realm, felt more anxious. After all, Grandmasters could more easily escape a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon, while she would struggle. Seeing the situation change, she instinctively moved closer to Chen Mu, who, like her, was not a Grandmaster.
At this moment, Chen Mu continued to suppress the Demon Form condensed by the array's demonic energy, but his movements also slowed slightly. His gaze was slightly more solemn, but compared to Mu Ranyan, he wasn't overly tense.
With his Cosmic Martial Body reaching maturity, even if he couldn't defeat a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon, his chances of retreating were better than anyone else present. A Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon was not a Tenth-Rank Demon Emperor, and in terms of overall strength, any Blood Replacement Realm expert could suppress it. While a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon's power far surpassed that of an Exalted Grandmaster, it was on par with Blood Replacement Realm experts, but it fell slightly short in a fight.
"The situation is still unclear, and we need to make a decision quickly."
While suppressing the Demon Form, Chen Mu turned his gaze towards Qi Zhiyuan's direction.
In the current situation, hesitating due to the presence of a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon in Solitude Valley would be the worst choice, especially in Cold Prefecture, with the Summoning Corpse Sect and the Foreign Tribes beyond the Pass nearby.
Although the Heptagram Sect's attack was a surprise, and they had mobilized forces above the Grandmaster level, acting swiftly and covertly, a battle of this scale couldn't be kept secret. Most likely, the Foreign Tribes and the Summoning Corpse Sect had already received news of the Heptagram Sect's actions and would make their move soon.
Once the reinforcements from both sides arrived, the Heptagram Sect would be at a severe disadvantage.
Therefore, at this juncture, they could either retreat and make subsequent plans or launch a full-scale attack to completely shatter the Earth Pulse formations within Solitude Valley... The arrays in Solitude Valley were already on the verge of collapse, with one of the formation nodes at a critical point, ready to be removed and destroyed at any moment.
In Chen Mu's opinion, the Heptagram Sect had already drawn their swords, and retreating halfway would be like a tiger with a grand beginning but a feeble ending. Since they had already found the Celestial Demon Sect's weakness and pushed them to this extent, taking some risks was worth it.
After all, no one knew the condition of the Heavenly Demon within the Celestial Demon Sect. If it was extremely weak, even a Ninth-Rank demon wouldn't pose much of a threat, and it might even choose to flee upon breaking free.
However, Chen Mu wouldn't make the decision for Qi Zhiyuan.
After all, he himself preferred caution, and he had never fought a Ninth-Rank Heavenly Demon, so he wasn't sure how much of a threat it posed to him. If he had the chance to observe one, it would be a valuable experience.
Just as the situation grew tense, Mu Ranyan's expression froze, and Chen Mu's eyes flickered as well. Everyone could hear Qi Zhiyuan's voice ringing in their ears, a single line of sound that only reached the crowd.
"The Solitude Valley formations are about to be breached. Everyone, prepare to disperse. Don't let the Celestial Demon Sect's Venerables and Guardians escape. If the demon shows any signs of movement, everyone should retreat immediately. Even if it's a Heavenly Demon, after being suppressed for so long, it will need time to fully break free.
Hearing Qi Zhiyuan's words, the numerous Grandmasters' eyes flickered with a mix of solemnity and cold detachment as they all turned their gazes towards the depths of Solitude Valley.
This attack on the Celestial Demon Sect's headquarters would not be in vain. With the valley's formation about to be breached, even if the Sky Demon were to escape, it would be the Celestial Demon Sect inside that would bear the brunt of the disaster first.
While there were risks, every situation had its pros and cons. When the time came, the interior of Solitude Valley would be in disarray, and the Celestial Demon Sect's Venerables and Guardians would scatter in all directions. At that moment, everyone could reap their own rewards.
Feng Hongsheng, Shi Zhenyong, and the other Grandmasters felt the threat from the Sky Demon, but at their level, they did not harbor any fear. It was merely a matter of weighing the risks and rewards.
Meanwhile, within Solitude Valley, a shattered mountain cave revealed a node of the Earthly Vortex Stone, a crucial part of the Celestial Demon Sect's grand formation. Now, under relentless attacks, this node was almost exposed. Although it wouldn't lead to the complete collapse of the entire formation, the damage would significantly weaken its power.
At that moment, it wouldn't just be about withstanding the Heptagram Sect's assault; even the Celestial Demon Tortoise within would break free from its suppression.
Facing this situation, all the Venerables, Guardians, and other powerful beings who were holding off the Heptagram Sect's Grandmasters felt a sense of oppression. Even the Jet Black Demon Sovereign, Kun Wu, had a face as dark as thunder.
"If that Celestial Demon Tortoise escapes, it will definitely turn on us first. The anger from being suppressed and exploited for over a hundred years will be unleashed upon us immediately."
Although the Celestial Demon Sect had methods to control demons and even some Seventh-Rank Demon Kings and an Eighth-Rank Great Demon King within the headquarters, this was the limit of their control. A Ninth-Rank Sky Demon was beyond their ability to restrain.
Kun Wu sighed inwardly, knowing that Solitude Valley might truly be indefensible. He had assumed that the Heptagram Sect's High Venerable was being held back, but the reality might be the opposite—perhaps Yu Wen Hao was being blocked by Yin Heng, unable to return to Solitude Valley.
At this moment, Kun Wu's gaze swept across the nearby Celestial Demon Sect's Venerables, who were already showing signs of retreat. They were only holding back due to his intimidation. If the formation were truly breached, they would scatter.
"Qulin, make the preparations," Kun Wu ordered solemnly.
"Yes," Qulin responded, a chill flashing in his eyes.
He understood Kun Wu's command. If Solitude Valley couldn't be defended, they would abandon it. If the Celestial Demon Tortoise couldn't be suppressed, they would release it. They would use secret techniques to unleash all the Demon Kings and the Great Demon King, creating chaos within the valley.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
Outside Solitude Valley, the battle raged on. Although it seemed calmer than at the start, both the Heptagram Sect and the Celestial Demon Sect were secretly making various preparations.
Xu Yang, relying on spirit armaments to barely match the Grandmaster level, quietly retreated from the cliffs above Solitude Valley.
Other Grandmasters also began to disperse intentionally.
Chen Mu unleashed a Heaven-Earth Wheel Seal, destroying the Demon Form he had been suppressing, while observing the situation within Solitude Valley and silently retreating into the distance.
Mu Ranyan hesitated briefly before heading off in another direction.
Just as the Heptagram Sect's Grandmasters subtly spread out, preparing for the upcoming changes, Qi Zhiyuan's eyes flashed with a mysterious light. He harnessed the Dark Moon Light, which suddenly intensified, its power growing in an instant. Finally, it shattered the entangled Dragon Demon Form and blasted into the exposed formation within Solitude Valley.
The Earthly Vortex Stone, under the assault of the Dark Moon Light, crumbled in an instant, causing a brief deathly silence throughout Solitude Valley.
Then, the entire valley and the surrounding land shook violently!
The Earth Pulse Energy, previously restrained by the formation, surged wildly after the grand array's damage, like a liberated Yellow Dragon plunging into the earth, causing the mountain caves within Solitude Valley to shatter.
The Celestial Demon Sect's headquarters,
Breached!
(End of Chapter)
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