Chapter 385: Consecutive Downfalls! This is War

Chapter 385: Consecutive Downfalls! This is War

Demon Mountain Star, the three great deities of the Demon Realm Civilization were all waiting here, observing the battle.

Suddenly, a change occurred.

"East Devil, have you ordered the other Star Realms to launch their attacks?" North Moon Deity's expression changed slightly, as if she had received a message.

"Now that the probing is over and we've chosen to engage in all-out war, those numerous Third Tier Star Realms naturally don't need to hold back anymore," East Devil Deity said softly. "They are just auxiliary forces, but they can still inflict some damage on the Seven Stars Civilization and even restrict some Demi-Gods, preventing them from daring to go to the Flying Star again."

"Hmm." North Moon Deity sighed lightly. "I wonder how many will die in this battle."

She seemed to envision the crazed battles between the Flying Heaven Realm experts from both the Seven Stars Civilization and the Demon Realm Civilization within the numerous Third Tier Star Realms, resulting in countless lives falling.

"For civilization."

"A small loss is insignificant."

"With limited lifespans, if they don't die on the battlefield, they will eventually perish anyway," East Devil Deity said indifferently. "Even if half of the Demi-Gods in the civilization die, and all the Flying Heaven Realm experts perish... the remaining Demi-Gods can still bring back abundant treasures from the Immortal Burial Ancient Domain."

"As long as we deities remain alive and survive for a few more centuries, the number of powerful individuals in the entire civilization will naturally recover."

Dome Gold Deity remained calm. Having cultivated for over four thousand years, he had witnessed countless life and death, and most of his disciples had passed away before his eyes...

North Moon Deity couldn't help but feel a twinge of reluctance. After all, she was the youngest among the three great deities.

"Not good! Pu Ren is in danger! Those Demi-God Apex puppets are too formidable!" North Moon Deity stared at several massive light screens in the distance.

Many of the light screens were shaking, indicating that the Demi-Gods communicating through them were struggling to maintain their connection.

Time rewinds half a minute to the Flying Star, within the coverage of the Source Energy Array.

The fierce clashes between the two armies made it difficult for either side to gain an absolute advantage.

In a sense, the Demon Realm Civilization's army actually held the upper hand.

After all, the powerful individuals they had dispatched were all at the Demi-God Apex level.

The Demi-Gods of the Seven Stars Civilization, even with the support of the Source Energy Array, were only on par in terms of basic power. In terms of the intricacies of their techniques, they were completely outclassed.

However, the Seven Stars Civilization had more Demi-Gods, and with Liu Bing's relentless support, her speed, enhanced by the array, was more than twice that of the other Demi-Gods.

More than double the speed—what did this mean? In life-and-death battles, even a one percent difference in speed was significant. With such a huge advantage, Liu Bing could provide support to the entire battlefield at will.

On the other hand, her strength was also sufficient.

"Haha, Big Brother, I originally displayed the Ninefold Body Spell, which allowed me to match a 41st Level Demi-God. But with the support of this array, my power can now match a 44th Level Demi-God!" Liu Bing's soul transmitted.

Liu Bing's insight into the laws was among the top Demi-God Apex experts.

She also possessed several top-grade Illusory Artifacts, especially a powerful offensive Divine Artifact, which elevated her attack power to the Demi-God Apex level, capable of withstanding any Demi-God.

"This flying snake spirit beast of Li Yuan is truly formidable."

"A Flying Heaven level, yet it can unleash Demi-God Apex strength, and its speed is so terrifying."

"Although its attacks are not as powerful as Li Deputy Alliance Lord, its speed is too frightening. The restraining effect it exerts is no less than that of Li Deputy Alliance Lord."

"Without this flying snake, we would never withstand the attacks of over a dozen Demi-God Apex experts." The Demi-Gods of the Seven Stars Civilization were both shocked and relieved.

Just then—

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Over forty figures appeared beside Li Yuan and Fang Hai, each exuding a powerful aura.

A total of forty figures, each with a formidable aura, and when gathered together, they were downright terrifying.

A surge of violent auras caused the entire battlefield to fall silent for a moment.

"Demi-God Apex?"

"Not true life forms! They are puppets, combat puppets!" Whether it was the Blood Cloth Demi-God, Sanye Demi-God, and other powerful individuals of the Seven Stars Civilization, or the Lante Demi-God, He Mu Demi-God, and other experts of the Demon Realm Civilization, they were all momentarily stunned and trembling.

If the puppets were just numerous, it wouldn't be an issue.

The crucial point was that the aura exuded by each puppet was too frightening. Where did so many of them come from?

"Kill!"

"Fight for our master and slaughter the foreign races!"

"Kill!" Each Demi-God puppet held a giant sword, exuding a surging aura, as they locked onto their targets: "Those who dare offend our master shall die! Kill! Kill!"

Boom! Boom! Boom! Twenty of the figures moved simultaneously, their bodies engulfed in black flames, their speed skyrocketing as they charged towards the Demi-Gods of the Demon Realm Civilization.

"This is the power of our alliance leader and deputy leader!"

"This is the strength of the Seven Stars Civilization!"

"Hahaha, so fierce! I like it!" The powerful individuals of the Seven Stars Civilization were thoroughly exhilarated. They never imagined that their side still had such a formidable hidden power, and no information had leaked beforehand.

"Not good."

"So many Demi-God Apex puppets?"

"How does the Seven Stars Civilization have so many powerful puppets?" He Mu Demi-God, Night Shadow Demi-God, and the others' expressions changed completely.

Before the war.

The upper echelons of the Demon Realm Civilization tried various methods to secretly communicate with some Demi-Gods of the Seven Stars Civilization, and even used controlled Flying Heaven Warriors as spies to gather intelligence... But they only learned that the Seven Stars Civilization had set up a Source Energy Array, its power unknown.

As for these Demi-God Apex puppets? They didn't discover them at all.

Obviously, this was the most secretive power of the Seven Stars Civilization... reserved for critical moments to give them a powerful boost.

In life-and-death battles, the most feared is the enemy's hidden strength.

If they had known about these Demi-God Apex puppets of the Seven Stars Civilization, East Devil Deity would have definitely not limited himself to the forces currently deployed for probing. He would have at least dispatched more Demi-God Apex experts.

Or he might have even abandoned the probing and directly launched a full-scale invasion.

"Retreat! Withdraw!" Night Shadow Demi-God ordered, his anxious voice echoing in the minds of every Demi-God of the Demon Realm Civilization: "Do not engage in prolonged battles, withdraw to Demon Mountain Star, there's no Source Energy Array there."

But how could Li Yuan and Fang Hai let them have their way? After waiting for so long, they intended to block the Demon Realm Civilization's army's retreat.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Twenty of the Demi-God Apex puppets moved in unison, forming a special formation, directly blocking the exit of Demon Mountain Star.

These Archon Puppets did not initiate attacks but instead unleashed long-range barrages, blocking the approach of the Demonic Realm Civilization's Demigod Powerhouses.

It should be noted that the diameter of the Star Realm entrance was less than 100 kilometers.

Such a small area was more than enough to be guarded by twenty Semigod Apex Puppets.

"Kill!"

"Charge!"

"Tie them down, don't let them escape!" The Semigods of the Seven Stars Civilization went berserk, as they saw the chance to slay the Demigod Powerhouses of the Demon Realm Civilization.

"Boom!" "Boom!" Another twenty Semigod Apex Puppets, ten of which were supporting other Semigods, fought fiercely in a frenzy.

The remaining ten followed Li Yuan and Fang Hai, each charging at their respective opponents.

"Hai Yin Realm!"

Fang Hai brandished his warblade, unleashing his ultimate move once more. The sword light resembled a raging torrent, and even as He Mu Archon frantically dodged, he was struck again, his feet seemingly mired in a swamp, slowing him down once more.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" Five Archon Puppets each wielded divine swords, attacking He Mu Archon from different directions.

"Get lost!"

He Mu Archon roared, swinging his divine staff to clash with the divine swords slicing through the sky.

Each collision produced astonishing aftershocks, yet He Mu Archon stood firm, while the Archon Puppets were blasted away.

"Semigod Apex is indeed a tough opponent," Fang Hai remained calm, knowing that he didn't intend to defeat He Mu Archon with just five Semigod Apex Puppets. He merely wanted to create more constraints.

"Boom!"

"Boom!" Four Semigod Apex Puppets joined forces, instantly overwhelming the 46th-level warhammer-wielding Archon and the 46th-level Zhanmu Archon, leaving Pu Ren Archon without assistance.

"Oh no!" Pu Ren Archon sensed the danger, panicking as he tried to escape.

"Whoosh!" A streak of green light flashed across the sky, revealing Liu Bing, who had rushed over after receiving Li Yuan's message.

Wings covered the sky, resembling two massive warblades, slamming onto Pu Ren Archon's warblade.

"Suppress! Heaven and Earth River!"

Li Yuan's body suddenly burst with light, finally unleashing his other Nine Levels Body Transformation Spell, streams of light resembling rivers enveloping Pu Ren Archon, slowing him down once more.

This Domain Spell, combined with the Energy Nexus Array's power, had an astonishing restraining effect.

"Save me!"

"Save me!" Pu Ren Archon frantically sent messages, aware of the power gap between him and Li Yuan.

But with forty Semigod Apex Puppets unleashing such terrifying power on the battlefield, the other Demigod Powerhouses of the Demon Realm Civilization struggled to defend themselves, let alone help him.

"Whoosh!" A divine spear thrust forward.

"Hiss!" Sharp claws whistled.

Another divine sword attacked.

Even as Pu Ren Archon desperately defended, he could only withstand a few blows before being overwhelmed, his life force diminishing with each strike, his injuries worsening, and his resistance weakening.

In the blink of an eye, after over ten attacks, he could no longer defend himself.

"Pfft!"

A spear beam pierced his skull, entering through his eyebrows. The terrifying power within the spear beam instantly obliterated his mind, and his soul began to fade.

"No!!!" Disappointment filled Pu Ren Archon's eyes, but his life force continued to dissipate.

A Semigod's body had almost no weak points; even if their hearts shattered or limbs broke, their powerful Source Energy would swiftly heal them.

Thus, to slay a Semigod, only three methods existed.

First, utilize overwhelming attacks to repeatedly bombard the body until it collapsed, but this was too difficult... unless there was a massive power gap, it usually required hundreds or thousands of clashes.

Second, attack the core of their skull, where the soul resided, the only weakness of a Semigod, and the most common method of slaying.

Third, soul destruction, the most challenging method.

"Semigod Apex is indeed hard to kill," Li Yuan thought, "but I managed to slay one."

Li Yuan glanced at the Divine Palace Panel in his peripheral vision.

"Killing a 4th Tier Life grants Spiritual Nourishment, and my Spiritual Awakening reaches 76.3%."

"Killing a Semigod Apex seems to grant significantly more Spiritual Nourishment than killing an ordinary Semigod," a thought flashed through Li Yuan's mind.

The three Archons he killed on Lant Star were only recently promoted to the 40th level, much weaker.

"I'll research this later."

Li Yuan suppressed his thoughts, waved his hand to keep Pu Ren Archon's treasures, and sent a message to Liu Bing.

"Alright." Liu Bing was thrilled, as a divine beast, she inherently loved combat.

Every powerful divine beast must undergo countless battles, transforming and growing through blood and fire.

"Alright."

"Li Yuan killed a Demigod from the Alien Race." San Ye Demigod, Xue Bu Demigod, and the others revealed a hint of joy.

Finally, they had killed one.

"Is Pu Ren dead?"

"So quickly, a Demigod has fallen?" The Demigods of the Demon Realm Civilization also sensed Pu Ren Demigod's fall, causing unease in their hearts.

It seemed like only one had fallen.

But with Pu Ren Demigod's death, Li Yuan, this exceptionally powerful Demigod, could continue dealing with the other Demigods... The situation would only get worse.

Large-scale battles were never simple affairs.

Once one side gained a slight advantage, as time passed, the advantage would only grow, eventually snowballing into a crushing defeat for the other side.

"What should we do?"

"That group of Semigod Apex Puppets, along with Fang Hai, are blocking the passage. We can't break through."

"Under the Source Energy Nexus Array, their flight speed is even faster." These Demigods of the Demon Realm Civilization were in a panic.

They had all tried.

Under the array's influence, they couldn't escape a three-hundred-kilometer radius. The outermost layer had an incredibly strong first-level defense, making it impenetrable... Their only route of retreat was also blocked.

Even the powerful He Mu Demigod couldn't break through Fang Hai and the group of Demigod Puppets' defenses.

"Hold on!!"

"Let's join forces and defend together." Dark Night Demigod urged, "The Eastern Demon God has sent word that the Demigod army is on its way, coming to support us."

"In five minutes, they'll be here."

Five minutes? The Demigods of the Demon Realm Civilization felt like vomiting.

In life-and-death battles, every second was crucial.

But the current situation was dire; if they couldn't hold on, they would die!

"Join forces."

"Let's gather and defend together. Our chances of holding on will be greater." These Demigods of the Demon Realm Civilization desperately wanted to gather.

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill them all." The Demigods of the Seven Stars Civilization exuded a powerful aura, especially Li Yuan and Liu Bing, whose incredible speed made them unstoppable. Together with a large group of Semigod Apex Puppets, they attacked with abandon, as if in a realm of their own, driving the enemy back.

"Perish!"

Li Yuan's divine spear thrust forward, its spear light splitting the sky. In an instant, it divided into nine, unpredictable and bizarre, dodging the massive warhammer and piercing through the enemy.

Another Demigod fell!

Time passed, second by second, and the Demigods of the Demon Realm Civilization continued to fall.

Within a short time, five of them had perished.

Three of them were killed by Li Yuan.

"Be careful! Qing He Demigod is being targeted." Li Yuan and Xue Bu Demigod's faces changed.

Two of the besieged Demigods of the Demon Realm Civilization suddenly lashed out, disregarding the attacks of the other Demigods. They frantically attacked Qing He Demigod.

One of them, amidst a barrage of attacks, unleashed a binding Celestial Artifact, instantly entangling Qing He Demigod.

The other Demigod, at the cost of his own life force, cast an escape spell, quickly closing the distance. His body then erupted in terrifying flames, his life essence rapidly dissipating, but the flames continued to intensify... These flames enveloped his body and also trapped Qing He Demigod!

"It's Soul Devouring Flame!"

"It's that five-level stellar technique!"

"Not good!" Although the Seven Stars Civilization army held the absolute advantage, their opponent's last-ditch effort was too swift. In just a second, even Liu Bing couldn't react.

"Ssss~" In the blink of an eye, despite Qing He Demigod's Primordial Energy Array support, her body was instantly annihilated. The enemy Demigod had fallen first.

"Damn it!" Tian Huo Demigod was furious; he and Qing He Demigod were friends.

"Qing He!"

"Everyone else, be extra careful." The other Demigods of the Seven Stars Civilization were also anxious and angry.

"Qing He Demigod."

Li Yuan sighed inwardly; although their relationship was ordinary, they were both Demigods of the Seven Stars Civilization, and he felt a sense of loss.

But their opponent's outburst was too sudden.

'Soul Devouring Flame' was a well-known stellar technique. It was only a five-level stellar technique, but when combined with the casting secret, it unleashed a terrifying power... Its sudden burst was almost on par with a nine-level stellar technique.

This stellar technique had two drawbacks. First, it required a profound understanding of the fire law. Second, once cast, it burned the caster's life essence, making it a true life-or-death technique... If cast for too long, the caster's life essence would be completely consumed.

Qing He Demigod was only a Junior Archon, and even with the support of the Primordial Energy Array, she couldn't withstand a Semigod Apex opponent using this life-consuming technique.

No one could save her in time.

Qing He Demigod was the first Demigod to fall from the Seven Stars Civilization.

This was war! Even with the Seven Stars Civilization's absolute advantage, Demigods would still fall.

"Continue the attack!"

"The Demon Realm Civilization's reinforcements are on their way, but we don't know their strength yet." Lante Demigod's voice echoed in the minds of the allied Demigod leaders.

...

The Demigod battle had reached a fever pitch, but overall, the Seven Stars Civilization held the advantage and continued to expand their lead.

Another Demigod from the Demon Realm Civilization was killed.

However, their last-ditch efforts were fierce. Even as the Seven Stars Civilization fought with all their might, the Demon Realm Civilization, after losing twelve Demigods, launched a counter-attack, killing the second Demigod from the Seven Stars Civilization—Heart Feather Demigod.

This Demigod, skilled in wind techniques and known for her exceptional defenses, had also fallen.

When the Vanguard Army of the Demon Realm Civilization was down to just five Demigods...

"Boom~"

A terrifying force emerged from the massive dark cave on the other side."

Everyone on the battlefield knew—the reinforcements from the Demon Realm Civilization had arrived.

(End of Chapter)

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