Chapter 340: Star-Killing Cannon (Happy New Year!)

Chapter 340: Star-Killing Cannon (Happy New Year!)



February 6, 2025

At that very moment, Gu Qingfeng and Jiang Nanfeng seemed to sense something and simultaneously turned their gazes towards the area outside Zhenyao Immortal City.

From the pitch-black abyssal fissure, an endless surge of dark mist emerged, intertwining with the overwhelming aura of demons, causing the sun and moon to pale in comparison, and the firmament to appear as if stained with ink.

Following this, a multitude of demons stepped out from the abyssal fissure, marching towards Zhenyao Immortal City.

The sudden appearance of a massive number of demons prompted the Zhenmo Bureau's patrolling soldiers, tasked with maintaining vigilance, to sound the alarm without delay.

"Wooo!"

The heavy horn reverberated through the silent battlefield, quickly echoing across the sky above Zhenyao Immortal City, intensifying the murderous atmosphere. All the Zhenmo Army soldiers who were resting immediately donned their battle armor and rushed to the top of the city walls.

Millions of demons emerged from the Jieyu Channel, forming an impenetrable mass that stretched as far as the eye could see.

"These damnable creatures seem endless. I thought we'd have some respite, but I never expected them to return so soon!"

An old soldier spat, his gaze fixed on the demon army without a hint of fear.

The original ten-thousand-strong Zhenmo Army was not comprised of genuine recruits; instead, they were elite troops handpicked by Jiang Nanfeng from various military camps.

Moreover, after engaging in relentless battles within Zhenyao Immortal City against the demon clan, the Zhenmo Army had already undergone a significant transformation.

The ten-thousand-strong Zhenmo Army had been reduced to half its original size, leaving only five thousand soldiers.

However, these remaining five thousand were the cream of the crop.

This elite status was not solely based on cultivation level but rather on their unwavering battle will.

Consequently, even with the demons' resurgence, the Zhenmo Army defending Zhenyao Immortal City remained fearless.

"The demons have returned, and after this battle, the Zhenmo Army will need fresh blood once again!"

Standing atop the city walls, Jiang Nanfeng surveyed the remaining five thousand soldiers, his thoughts turning inward.

As for the source of this replenishment, it was naturally the other soldiers within Zhenyao Immortal City.

To be blunt, even the most ordinary soldiers, having survived within Zhenyao Immortal City, would be considered elite if placed in the outside world.

If the Zhenmo Army needed reinforcement, this was the only viable option.

"Bring all the Star-Killing Cannons from the Heavenly Engineering Department up here! Today, we'll give them a taste of our full might!"

Jiang Nanfeng issued the order with a stern voice.

Upon hearing this, the deputy commander of the Zhenmo Bureau immediately sprang into action.

Moments later, massive cannon carriages resembling steel behemoths were pushed onto the city walls. The dark cannon barrels exuded a chilling and deadly aura, adorned with intricate and mysterious engravings that resembled divine inscriptions.

"Fire!"

Jiang Nanfeng gave the direct command.

"Boom!"

The mysterious engravings on the cannon carriages lit up with a dazzling blue radiance that enveloped the entire cannon. Then, a brilliant and blinding beam of light gathered at the cannon's mouth and unleashed a devastating strike.

The dazzling light exploded, causing the void to collapse and cave in. The terrifying force obliterated any demon it touched, causing their physical bodies to explode and transform into a sea of blood mist.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The ten Star-Killing Cannons fired simultaneously, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of demons, including some at the Dao Palace Realm.

This scene naturally caught the attention of Gu Qingfeng's divine consciousness.

Witnessing the power of the Star-Killing Cannon, Gu Qingfeng's expression turned contemplative.

"A single shot can annihilate those in the Dao Palace Realm. If one were to face it head-on, even Half-Saints might not survive.

The Taiyi Divine Court from ancient times must have possessed an incredible foundation. These methods, combining technology with extraordinary power, are truly awe-inspiring!"

Indeed!

The Star-Killing Cannon was not an invention of the Divine Martial Empire.

Several months ago, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred in the Nine States, prompting the Divine Martial Empire to dispatch cultivators to investigate. They discovered a site connected to the ancient Taiyi Divine Court.

Within this site, the Divine Martial Empire obtained a set of unique blueprints and ten Star-Killing Cannons.

These Star-Killing Cannons required spirit stones as their power source.

Each shot consumed a hundred top-grade spirit stones.

This price was not considered expensive.

After all, a single low-grade Divine Blood Stone was equivalent to tens of thousands of top-grade spirit stones.

In other words, the top-grade spirit stones obtained from a single low-grade Divine Blood Stone could power the Star-Killing Cannon a hundred times.

Undoubtedly, the Star-Killing Cannon was an invaluable defensive weapon.

With just ten Star-Killing Cannons, the demons would find it nearly impossible to advance.

Furthermore, according to the messages left behind in the ancient site, the Star-Killing Cannon was not the most powerful weapon of the Taiyi Divine Court.

There were numerous other mysterious weapons, far surpassing the Star-Killing Cannon in terms of might.

Gu Qingfeng was also quite curious about the Taiyi Divine Court's heritage, feeling that it was somewhat unfathomable. He had originally thought that the Taiyi Divine Court only had numerous powerful cultivators and a thriving cultivation culture, but he never expected them to possess such formidable weapons.

The power of the Star-Killing Cannon in front of him was already sufficient to explain many things.

On the other side, when the Star-Killing Cannon appeared, many Half-Saint Demons in the rear command were shocked, their faces turning pale.

"What kind of weapon is this! How could it have such power?!"

"A cannon that can kill a Demon General with one shot, unbelievable..."

Even from a distance of a hundred li, they could clearly feel the terror of the Star-Killing Cannon.

If they had faced it head-on, they would likely have met the same fate.

No one had expected the Divine Martial Empire to possess such a powerful heritage.

However, after ten rounds of continuous firing, all the noise ceased.

The mysterious patterns on the Star-Killing Cannon gradually dimmed, and the enormous cannon barrel became scorching hot, as if it might explode at any moment.

At this sight, Jiang Nanfeng understood that this was the limit of the Star-Killing Cannon.

Ten rounds of continuous firing, followed by a period of cooling down, were required before it could be used again.

Nevertheless, Jiang Nanfeng was more than satisfied with the power of the Star-Killing Cannon.

After the ten rounds of firing, the Demon forces suffered over half casualties.

The ground cracked and shattered, with huge ravines resembling dry riverbeds stretching across the land, and the blood of countless Demons stained the four directions.

It was evident that the number of Demons killed and injured by the Star-Killing Cannon was no less than a million.

"Activate the Array Method!"

"Kill the Demons!"

Jiang Nanfeng immediately gave the order.

Soon, numerous mysterious talismans appeared above Zhenyao Immortal City, and a semi-transparent barrier covered the entire city. Countless lightning hurricanes erupted, sweeping towards the Demon forces.

If a cultivator were to look down from above, they would see that the entire Zhenyao Immortal City had actually encircled the Jieyu Channel.

The long city walls formed a terrifying circle, resembling undulating mountains at first glance.

If the Demon Clan wanted to leave the Ancient Beast Mountains and truly enter the Nine States or the Eastern Domain, they would have to break through the blockade of Zhenyao Immortal City.

Otherwise, no matter what the Demon Clan did, they would remain trapped in the battlefield.

In other words, the entire Zhenyao Immortal City was a battlefield.

The difference was that the city walls of Zhenyao Immortal City were layered, and as long as the Demons couldn't break through the blockade, they wouldn't be able to truly affect the entire city.

During the first Demon invasion, the Divine Martial Empire was unprepared and could only engage in close combat, relying on manpower to forcefully resist the Demon Clan's attacks.

But this time was different.

After several months of recuperation, the Divine Martial Empire was well-prepared.

Not only were there ten Star-Killing Cannons guarding the city, but the first line of defense was also engraved with top-tier array methods.

This array was known as the Twelve Celestial Constellation Formation, a true top-tier fifth-level array method.

Immense power surged from the array, dealing devastating blows to the Demon forces.

Many powerful Demons hiding in the rear command turned pale upon witnessing this scene.

"An array method!"

Who could have thought that after a few months, Zhenyao Immortal City would undergo such a significant transformation.

The vast Jieyu Channel now trapped their own forces like caged beasts.

Just then, a drop of blood suddenly appeared in the Jieyu Channel, and terrifying power erupted from it. The sky-covering blood light directly rushed towards the array, attempting to completely dismantle it.

But in the next instant, a giant hand condensed from Qi and blood emerged from the city, effortlessly blocking the blood's attack.

The strike that could dismantle a top-tier fifth-level array method landed on the palm, but it couldn't move it an inch.

This scene shattered the hopes that had risen in the hearts of many powerful Demons.

"Hmph, to think of using other means in front of me is simply laughable!"

Gu Qingfeng scoffed, showing disdain for the Demons' expressions.

It was clear that he was the one who had made the move.

In normal battles, Gu Qingfeng would generally not intervene, but when it came to power that surpassed the Dao Palace Realm, he wouldn't sit idly by.

The array's bombardment caused heavy casualties among the Demon Clan.

To suppress the Demon Clan's invasion to the greatest extent, the Divine Martial Empire had invested a vast amount of resources into Zhenyao Immortal City.

As a result, these resources were sufficient to support the array for a considerable period.

After several hours, the Star-Killing Cannon's barrage finally ceased, and the dazzling light that had vanished reappeared, causing the void to collapse. Several Demon Half-Saints, caught off guard, were instantly obliterated by the cannon's might.

"Boom!"

Their bodies exploded, and flesh and blood flew in all directions.

The overwhelmingly one-sided battle shattered the morale of the Demon Clan.

"Retreat!" cried a Half-Saint Demon, his eyes wide with fury, just as he was about to order a retreat, his physical body suddenly exploded.

Right after, a towering shadow appeared, gazing at the other terrified Half-Saints with a cold and emotionless voice.

"Not a single step back!"

"Even if it means sacrificing our lives, we must breach Zhenyao Immortal City!"

"Anyone who dares to flee will face the consequences—"

As his words fell, the figure dissipated.

For a moment, silence engulfed the Half-Saints.

After a long while, one of them spoke in a hoarse voice, "What should we do now?"

"The Demon Lord has given the order, and it is the command of the Ten Thousand Demon Ancestral Court. We dare not disobey!" replied another Half-Saint.

A powerful Half-Saint shook his head and turned his gaze towards Zhenyao Immortal City, his eyes filled with determination.

"At this point, our fate is sealed!"

"Since we are all going to die, why not use our lives to pave the way for our clan's future!"

As his words fell, this Demon Half-Saint rose into the air, his wings spreading behind him. His body moved like a streak of light through the void, untouched by the raging storms and thunder.

Even the power of the Star-Killing Cannon struggled to capture his shadow.

In less than a breath, the city walls were within reach.

"Kill!"

The Demon Half-Saint's eyes gleamed with bloodlust, envisioning himself atop the city walls, unleashing a slaughter.

After all, without the Star-Killing Cannon and the array's protection, the Zhenmo Army would be no match for them.

A mere army with only a few Dao Palace Realm experts was no real threat.

However, just as this Demon Half-Saint was about to reach the city walls, a terrifying aura descended, freezing his movements as if an invisible giant hand had restrained him in mid-air.

"No—"

The bloodlust in the Demon Half-Saint's eyes suddenly cleared, replaced by a primal fear of death.

In the next instant, the Star-Killing Cannon fired.

The dazzling light touched his body, effortlessly disintegrating him.

In less than a breath, a Half-Saint Realm expert perished.

The culprit was none other than Gu Qingfeng.

With Gu Qingfeng's appearance, the Demon Clan's morale plummeted.

Above the battlefield, a black ancient banner stood tall, drawing all the blood and vitality from the battlefield towards it.

This ancient banner was none other than the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Initially, Gu Qingfeng had entrusted the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to Gu Yang.

But this time, he had taken it back.

The reason was simple: the battlefield between the two clans was the perfect opportunity to nurture the banner.

With the Demons' fearless sacrifice, Gu Qingfeng obliged, using their lives to empower the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

One by one, the Demons fell, their blood and escaping divine souls flowing into the banner.

This mysterious treasure underwent a gradual transformation.

Simultaneously, within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner...

A brutal slaughter was taking place.

Three Half-Saint, nine Dao Palace Realm, and thirty-six Divine Transformation Realm entities fought and devoured each other.

In a short time, all the Dao Palace and Divine Transformation Realm entities were annihilated, leaving only the three Half-Saint entities to continue their relentless battle.

As time passed, one of the Half-Saint entities succumbed, its remains devoured by the other two.

After consuming their fallen comrade, the remaining two entities grew stronger, seemingly on the verge of breaking through a critical threshold and ascending to a higher level.

This final push towards transformation drove the two Half-Saint entities into a frenzy.

They knew that whoever devoured the other would shatter the Half-Saint barrier and truly ascend to the Saint Realm.

Driven by the allure of breakthrough, the two entities employed every means at their disposal.

Eventually, one entity emerged victorious, twisting off the head of the other and devouring its body, gradually transforming itself.

(End of Chapter)

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