Chapter 390: The False Deity's Battle Power! Dong Fang Ji Appears

Chapter 390: The False Deity's Battle Power! Dong Fang Ji Appears

"Yes!" Hundreds of demigods received the permission and sat down in meditation, beginning to refine the fiery red scales that would become their battle armor. With a little refinement, they obtained a portion of the profound method.

"The first layer of the Eight Directions Flame World Array?"

"What kind of array is this?"

"I don't know, I've never heard of it, but just this first layer is incredibly profound." The demigods communicated with each other, all feeling quite astonished and marveling at the power of the method.

"It is said that the Immortal Ruin Civilization has a powerful array called the 'Void Heavenly Origin Array', which can allow hundreds of demigods to form a single entity. I didn't expect that our Demon World Civilization also has such a treasure."

"The foundation of our Demon World Civilization is so profound."

"However, why didn't the deity bring out such a powerful treasure earlier? So many demigods have died in vain."

"Don't discuss it further, be careful the deity might hear." The demigods of the Demon World Civilization gradually quieted down.

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, three days had gone by... Although this Source Energy Array was profound, it was ultimately based on the demigods, and being only the first layer, the difficulty in comprehending it wouldn't be too high.

If it were the second layer, third layer, or fourth layer, which contains the core of the array, it would be much more difficult, and the requirements for the leader would also be much higher.

Therefore, after so long, the hundreds of demigods who received the teachings all achieved complete comprehension.

As they comprehended, the fiery red scales, which served as the array foundation, were also activated, and each demigod's aura became unique, as if they had transformed into a ball of scorching flames.

"Good!"

"Everyone has comprehended it." The Eastern Devil God was quite satisfied and turned to Sha Kun, who was waiting by the side, "Sha Kun, it's your turn. Begin leading the grand array."

When dealing with other demigods, the Eastern Devil God had an absolutely superior attitude, looking down upon them.

But towards Sha Kun, he was quite polite, almost treating him as an equal.

Firstly, he would need Sha Kun's help in the upcoming battle, and secondly, Sha Kun was destined to become a False Deity.

"The deity is being polite, I will do my best," Sha Kun nodded and took a step forward. Instantly, his surface was covered in an endless surge of flames, and the flame's aura far surpassed the other demigods who had activated their array foundation.

He flew to the center of the hundreds of demigods.

"Fellow demigods," Sha Kun's gaze swept across them as he spoke in a deep voice, "According to the method, focus your minds and form the array! Gather!"

Boom! Boom! Countless flames erupted with dazzling brilliance, and Sha Kun at the center became a massive vortex, frantically attracting the demigods who had activated their array foundation.

A large amount of flames began to converge, and layers of dazzling light appeared in the heavens and earth, illuminating everything.

After several breaths.

"Boom!"

The heavens and earth changed color as a massive amount of turbulent source energy gathered at the center, and the countless flames gradually converged, eventually revealing a massive and peculiar beast to the three deities and the other demigods who hadn't formed the array.

It was an enormous beast, resembling a giant fireball at first glance, with raging flames burning within. However, on its surface, four slender arms and four sturdy hooves grew... It had no head or eyes.

"The Eight Directions Flame World Array," the Eastern Devil God's eyes gleamed, "With eight directions, the four arms are for attack and wielding weapons against external enemies... The four legs are the foundation, providing stability."

"Within the fire realm, the demigods operate the array method, and they can frantically absorb source energy from the heavens and earth... maintaining the operation of the entire grand array."

"This is a mobile Source Energy Grand Array at the False Deity level," the Eastern Devil God said solemnly.

The Northern Moon and Dome Gold Deities nodded in agreement, also feeling quite amazed.

Broadly speaking, Source Energy Grand Arrays can be mainly divided into two categories.

One category is mobile arrays, which can move freely and excel in convenience. However, their weaknesses are weaker defense and the ability to draw less source energy from the heavens and earth.

The other category is fixed arrays, typically used by major powers to guard certain locations. If combined with divine artifacts, their power becomes immense, but most are difficult to move.

At least, they can't be moved within a short period.

If further divided, Source Energy Grand Arrays can be categorized into many similar types, such as battle arrays, restraining arrays, maze arrays, and tranquil arrays, among others.

"The Source Energy Grand Array that Dong Fang Ji left for the Seven Stars Civilization is probably a fifth-tier fixed array," Dome Gold Deity said, "Its primary purpose is likely to be binding and defense, and enhancing the demigods' combat power is probably just a side effect."

"Yes!"

"We discovered it during the previous large-scale invasion," the Northern Moon Deity also nodded, "The demigods couldn't break through the core of the array within three hundred kilometers. There's an invisible force field... Even if hundreds of demigods attacked together, it would be difficult to shake it."

"Such a powerful Source Energy Grand Array doesn't require many demigods to operate. It's truly incredible," the Northern Moon Deity marveled.

After the previous great war, the three deities of the Demon World Civilization believed they had gained a thorough understanding of the Seven Stars Civilization's Source Energy Grand Array.

They also admired Dong Fang Ji greatly.

The Eight Directions Flame World Array before them seemed to have overwhelming power, but it required hundreds of demigods to form the array.

"Our Eight Directions Flame World Array is a battle array, specializing in attack," Dome Gold Deity explained, "When hundreds of demigods manipulate the source energy from the heavens and earth, the power contained within is terrifying... If it were to be perfectly unleashed, even we might have to retreat."

How powerful is the deity's sensing ability? In their perception, the massive beast that had formed before them had an aura even stronger than an ordinary False Deity.

"Sha Kun, how do you feel?" Dome Gold Deity asked, his voice resonating.

"Very good."

"This battle array can be overwhelming. I've only comprehended the Eight Directions Flame World Array up to the third layer, and my soul hasn't yet transformed into a False Deity. I can only control a portion of the power of this 'Heavenly Flame World Beast'... But I'm confident that many newly ascended False Deities won't be my match." Sha Kun was full of confidence, "I can definitely defeat Fang Hai and fulfill the trust of the three deities by bringing back the treasures of the Nine Leaves Nine Mountains.

In the time before this, Sha Kun Demi-God had already comprehended a portion of the Eight Directions Flame World Array.

He also established the corresponding Law Oath.

"Defeating a newly ascended Void God?" The three deities all found this to be normal.

In reality, within the Divine Realm, formidable battle arrays like this were led by Void Gods commanding large groups of Demi-Gods, preparing to confront other formidable Void Gods... It was only because the Four-Star Realm in the mortal world prevented the entry of deities that it was entrusted to the Demi-Gods to lead.

For Demi-Gods at their peak strength, due to their relatively weaker individual power, the might of the array they could unleash was also weaker.

However, Sha Kun Demi-God's Law Realm was already at the initial stage of a Void God, and with him leading the array, it was naturally much more formidable.

"The corresponding battle divine artifact has also been bestowed upon you. Do your best to annihilate Li Yuan and Fang Hai. If you fail... immediately lead the army to search for the location of the Nine Star Realm."

"Yes." Sha Kun Demi-God responded respectfully.

From Sha Kun Demi-God's perspective, he had little interest in occupying the Flying Star; it was the legendary 'Nine Star World' that was more captivating.

"Go." The Eastern Devil God issued the order.

"Disciple, self-preservation is paramount; be cautious in all matters." The voice of Dome Gold God also resonated in Sha Kun Demi-God's mind.

Boom!

Sha Kun Demi-God led the 'Heavenly Flame World Beast', a terrifying flame torrent that directly charged into the Star Realm Channel, quickly disappearing from the senses of the three deities.

"You Demi-Gods." The Eastern Devil God's gaze swept over Night An Demi-God and over a hundred other Demi-Gods.

He did not ask Night An Demi-God to lead the array.

"Then, you, Night An, will lead the array to the Flying Star. After breaking through the array, search for the Nine Star Realm on the Flying Star." The Eastern Devil God instructed.

"Yes." Night An Demi-God responded.

Over a hundred Demi-Gods also transformed into streams of light and rushed into the Star Realm Channel.

"This battle is truly an all-out effort." Dome Gold God sighed, "I hope everything goes smoothly."

"No problem." The Eastern Devil God assured, "If Demi-Gods at their limit were to lead the array, I wouldn't be fully confident... But with Sha Kun leading, there's no problem."

The three deities calmly awaited.

At the speed of the Heaven Fire World Beast, it would take less than a minute to breach the Flying Star... At most two minutes, and this battle should be over.

...

On the Flying Star, within the area covered by the Origin Power Array, hazy golden light permeated various regions.

Utterly peaceful.

The aftermath of the battle from several days ago had dissipated, and the once-torn earth had been repeatedly restored, returning to its original wasteland appearance... A Demi-God from the Seven Stars Civilization was outside the Star Realm Channel, quietly cultivating.

On a mountain peak, Liu Bing's massive body was perched nearby, her wings shielding her body, flashing with a gleaming light—this was her wing divine artifact, making her look quite beautiful.

"Hmm."

"But according to the messages, the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization has gathered over five hundred Demi-Gods. If they truly intend to fight again, it's likely to be soon." Li Yuan whispered.

Several days ago.

The flying alien races that had invaded along the Star Channel had been mostly eliminated... Li Yuan and Liu Bing returned to the Flying Star, continuing to guard it.

Although Fang Hai alone could match hundreds of Demi-Gods, no one dared to be careless when it came to matters of such importance. Any additional fighting power was welcome.

"Continue cultivating." Li Yuan smiled and closed his eyes lightly, his spiritual consciousness once again focusing on the 'Life Star Space'.

Over the past few years, since achieving the Eight Star Pulse, Li Yuan had been continuously trying to awaken his Life Star.

"Entering the Flying Heaven Realm, although awakening each Life Star requires more soul power."

"But after my body became stronger, the Life Star's origin power surged, making it easier to sense the Life Star." Li Yuan thought to himself, "The eighth Life Star has already been awakened to the 'Sixth Layer' level."

"Unclaimed Life Stars have also appeared more frequently."

"However, awakening the ninth Life Star is indeed extremely difficult." Li Yuan thought.

The Second Stage Eight Star Pulse was legendary in the Divine Realm.

The Third Stage Nine Star Pulse was even more challenging, as achieving it required first becoming a Second Stage Eight Star Pulse.

"To achieve the Nine Star Pulse."

"First, I need to strive to strengthen my soul further and aim for the fourth Spiritual Awakening. Second, I'll have to see if I can find some rare treasures in the Nine Leaf World." Li Yuan thought, recalling the information he knew.

In the Divine Realm, many peerless demons who achieved the Eight Star Pulse or even the Nine Star Pulse, aside from their innate talents, often had external opportunities and treasures to assist them.

Suddenly.

"The Ten Thousand Demon Civilization army has arrived." A deep voice resonated in Li Yuan's ear.

It also echoed in Liu Bing's ear.

In an instant, all the Demi-Gods opened their eyes and quickly took to the air, their gazes fixed on the nearby Star Realm Channel.

So sudden?

"The Ten Thousand Demon Civilization army? They must have some confidence if they dare to fight again, knowing the strength of the Principal." Li Yuan's thoughts stirred, and he immediately activated the array's power, causing his body to be enveloped in a strand of golden light, and his power surged.

With the array's support, Li Yuan possessed the strength to defeat Demi-Gods at their peak.

Liu Bing and the other Demi-Gods also activated their arrays.

Beside each Demi-God, a puppet shadow appeared, storing energy.

But the most dazzling sight was the black-armored figure that appeared in the void.

Over ten seconds after all the Seven Star Demi-Gods received the message.

Boom!

The golden light mass that had gathered in the Star Realm Channel suddenly exploded, unleashing a terrifying aura. A massive 'flame torrent' soared into the sky.

An overwhelming pressure enveloped the heavens and earth.

In that moment, everyone saw clearly that it was not just a flame torrent but a colossal and majestic flame beast.

Its enormous body, resembling flames, had four slender arms, each holding a divine sword.

Four massive hooves, treading upon the void, gave an unshakable impression.

This beast had no head, no eyes!

"What is this?" Xue Long, a half-god, and other powerful half-gods felt a tremor within them. The terrifying pressure was so intense that they couldn't muster a shred of resistance.

Too powerful!

The disparity in strength was immense, akin to the difference in life essence when facing a deity.

"What is this?" Li Yuan's heart also trembled. Even with his powerful soul will, he felt an unprecedented oppression.

It was as if an ordinary person, when facing a tiger up close, would involuntarily feel suffocated.

Unconsciously, Li Yuan used his divine sense to investigate, only to receive the feedback: 【Target exceeds investigation limits】.

Exceeding the 48.9th level? Is it a Virtual God?

But it emerged from the fourth-level Star Realm Channel, so it shouldn't be a Virtual God.

"It's a Source Warrior Battle Array, a Virtual God-tier battle array," Liu Bing's voice echoed in Li Yuan's mind, slightly hurried: "Big Brother, this should be the condensed form of the divine beast, Tian Huo Jie Beast. Its bloodline power is no less than mine."

A Virtual God-tier Source Warrior Battle Array? Tian Huo Jie Beast? Li Yuan was shocked.

Without hesitation, Li Yuan immediately conveyed the relevant information to the other half-gods and Fang Hai.

In reality, the moment Fang Hai saw the Tian Huo Jie Beast, he recognized it as a Source Warrior Battle Array.

However, he didn't recognize this beast.

"Tian Huo Jie Beast?"

"As expected, Li Yuan's perception is formidable," Fang Hai said in the void, his face extremely somber. "Throughout the entire Mortal Realm, legends speak of only the Immortal Ruins Civilization possessing battle arrays of this caliber, but they aren't fire-attributed. Other civilizations have Virtual God-tier arrays, but not Source Warrior Battle Arrays.

Source Warrior Battle Arrays are mobile, and once formed, their appearance resembles that of a true cultivator... It's incredibly difficult for an array to achieve this.

Even True Gods, in most cases, cannot create Virtual God-tier Source Warrior Battle Arrays.

For example, the Immortal Ruins Civilization's Void Heavenly Origin Array was passed down from the Divine Realm.

"How did the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization obtain this?" Fang Hai wondered.

He had ventured into the Nine Leaves World, participated in domain wars, and encountered arrays similar to the Source Warrior Battle Array.

"Back then, my teacher in the Nine Mountains World could also choose a fifth-stage Source Warrior Battle Array, but as a Seven Stars Civilization half-god, it's difficult for me to condense such a battle array... So, I chose the Tranquil Array." Fang Hai clenched his teeth.

The Tranquil Array, while slightly less valuable, has the advantage of requiring only one manipulator.

Fang Hai couldn't believe that the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization possessed such a powerful battle array.

If they had it, why didn't they use it before? These thoughts flashed through Fang Hai's mind.

Regardless, Fang Hai instantly understood that with such a trump card, he could only fight with all his might.

"Everyone, listen up! Retreat immediately, no participation allowed," Fang Hai ordered without hesitation.

In a confrontation of this caliber, even a half-god at the peak would be seeking death if they intervened.

At the same moment, Fang Hai transmitted a sound transmission: "Lan Te, please assist me."

"Alright," Lan Te responded, his voice heavy with gravity: "I'll manipulate the grand array with all my strength... But if I truly can't hold it back, you must retreat immediately. Even if it's a fifth-stage Source Warrior Battle Array, it should take a moment to break through the Tranquil Array, enough time for you to escape."

"I understand," Fang Hai said.

The exchange between half-gods was incredibly fast. At the same time, Li Yuan, Liu Bing, and the others hadn't even had a chance to retreat.

Boom!

The 'Tian Huo Jie Beast', emanating a terrifying aura, had already launched its attack. Even under the layers of golden light, its massive body surged forward, accelerating to over 50 kilometers per second.

"Kill!"

Fang Hai also moved, his entire being enveloped in endless golden light, his eyes filled with madness and killing intent.

He knew this battle was one he couldn't afford to lose.

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" Countless strands of golden light floating in the heavens and earth burst forth, converging to form hundreds of golden chains.

Like golden dragons, these hundreds of chains roared as they fell, attempting to bind the Tian Huo Jie Beast's arms and hooves.

"Trivial skills," the Sha Kun half-god within the Tian Huo Jie Beast said, his eyes icy cold.

Beneath him were countless half-gods, including himself, a total of 512 half-gods, all condensed into one through the array foundation, with a hazy light on the surface and a vast expanse of fire-attributed source power on the outer layer.

Ultimately, they formed a fiery sphere with a diameter of one kilometer, hence the name 'Fire World'.

The so-called arms and hooves were extensions of condensed fire-attributed source power.

"Whoosh!"

The divine swords on the four fiery arms burst forth, shooting countless sword beams into the sky, directly binding the golden chains.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Numerous golden chains wrapped around the four massive hooves from below.

But the hooves unleashed their power, easily shattering the golden chains, unable to stop the Tian Huo Jie Beast.

In the void, Fang Hai, standing about ten meters tall and holding a battle axe, approached like lightning, brandishing his weapon.

Whoosh! A blade light seemed to tear through the heavens and earth, aiming directly at the Tian Huo Jie Beast.

"Hua!"

The Heavenly Flame World Beast was shrouded in flames, and with a swing of its arm, it unleashed a sword light that clashed with the blade's glow.

"Bang~!"

A shocking collision ensued.

Fang Hai was struck by the massive sword light and sent flying, his body's golden light dissipating by half. Fortunately, his sword technique was extremely powerful, canceling out most of the impact. The remaining force was blocked by his divine battle armor.

"Such a sword technique!"

"Is this an Immortal Ruins Civilization profound move?" Fang Hai was astonished, disbelievingly roaring, "Who are you?"

The power of the Fifth-Tier Source Power Array was indeed formidable, but Fang Hai still had confidence in withstanding it because he believed the array controller's cultivation realm wasn't high.

Even if a Demi-God at their peak led the array, their strength would only reach the threshold of the Immortal Ruins Civilization.

But the true test came in direct combat.

Fang Hai felt the profoundness of the sword light, and in terms of pure power, it wasn't as strong as he had imagined. It seemed like the array's power wasn't being perfectly harnessed.

"Hahaha!"

"Fang Hai, I only allow your sword technique to reach the Immortal Ruins Civilization level?" A cold voice resonated from within the Heavenly Flame World Beast, "Remember, I am Sha Kun, the Demi-God."

"Sha Kun, a Demi-God? Isn't he a peak Demi-God?" Fang Hai was even more shocked.

According to the intelligence he had, Sha Kun was only a peak Demi-God.

How could his sword technique have reached the Immortal Ruins Civilization level in an instant?

Moreover, no information had been transmitted... Fang Hai realized that the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization had summoned these Demi-Gods, but they were all under the watchful eyes of the three great deities, and no one dared to send a message.

Unless it was a soul transmission.

Otherwise, ordinary communication methods would still have to pass through space and couldn't escape the close-range perception of the deities.

Therefore,

Fang Hai only knew that the Ten Thousand Demon Civilization had summoned many Demi-Gods, but he truly didn't know what they were doing.

Not to mention knowing about Sha Kun's breakthrough.

This matter hadn't been publicly disclosed by the three great deities.

Even if Ye An, a Demi-God, saw Sha Kun after his breakthrough, he only had a vague understanding.

"Do you know me?"

"Haha, then let me break this Source Power Array first." A booming voice echoed from within the Heavenly Flame World Beast.

The voice was transmitted through a medium.

Using Demi-God Source Power to transmit the voice, the speed was far beyond the speed of sound.

Boom! The Heavenly Flame World Beast transformed into a stream of light and charged towards the void.

"Stay!" Fang Hai shouted.

Almost simultaneously,

Fang Hai's voice also resonated in the minds of all the strong individuals on their side, "Retreat! This Heavenly Flame World Beast already has Immortal Ruins Civilization battle power. I can only fight with all my might to hold it off, delaying it for a while. Immediately execute the second plan."

"I'll repeat, immediately execute the second plan!!!"

The second plan meant that the Flying Star defense had failed, and they had to initiate a great migration.

Boom! Fang Hai's speed also soared to a terrifying level, and the vast golden light continued to gather around him. Countless sword lights burst forth, slashing towards the Heavenly Flame World Beast.

"You still won't leave?" The Heavenly Flame World Beast chuckled, swinging both its arms to unleash two terrifying sword lights that slashed through the heavens and earth.

"Bang!" "Bang!"

As the sword and blade lights clashed, the Heavenly Flame World Beast tried to strike Fang Hai again, but Fang Hai's sword technique changed, becoming like a flowing stream, completely sticking to those sword lights.

"Do you think this will stop me? How laughable!" The Heavenly Flame World Beast's voice remained cold.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Four arms unleashed a barrage of sword lights, all aimed at Fang Hai.

"I must hold them off."

"Only by delaying can I give Li Yuan and the other Demi-Gods more time to escape." Fang Hai's eyes gleamed with a hint of madness.

Through their direct combat, Fang Hai realized that the opponent's strength was too terrifying. Whether it was power or the profundity of their techniques, they were no different from a true Immortal Ruins Civilization cultivator. His defeat was certain.

All he could do was delay and minimize the losses.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Countless sword lights slashed through, all blocked by Fang Hai. With the support of the Source Power Array, his strength also reached the threshold of the Immortal Ruins Civilization, allowing him to withstand it for a short time.

"Go!"

"Retreat!"

"The Alliance Leader, with the support of the array, is still at a disadvantage? This Source Power Array is too strong!" Countless Demi-Gods trembled, their hearts filled with unwillingness, but they all began to retreat at the first opportunity.

"Principal." Li Yuan looked towards the void where Fang Hai was fighting.

"Principal, let's go." Liu Bing forcefully pulled Li Yuan, anxiously transmitting, "This Source Power Array is too strong. Even if I use my Law Token, I can't do anything. Moreover, Qiu, the Elder, said that the leader of this array is definitely at the Immortal Ruins Civilization level."

"Let's go!"

"If we delay further, once Alliance Leader Fang Hai can't hold them off, the array will be broken, and by then, it will be difficult for us to escape." Liu Bing repeatedly transmitted.

Li Yuan clenched his teeth, feeling increasingly helpless.

He knew that with this retreat, the protection of the seven major planets would be lost.

But facing this terrifying Heavenly Flame World Beast, what could he do?

Even when fighting alongside the Demi-Gods, he could play a role, but facing this Immortal Ruins Civilization level array, he didn't even have the qualifications to participate.

That terrifying sword light would likely kill him with a single strike.

Suddenly,

In the hazy golden light, a white-robed figure appeared, his figure ethereal, as if existing in another realm, overlooking the battling Fang Hai and the Heavenly Flame World Beast below.

"Finally, you've arrived."

"This net, can be broken." The white-robed figure spoke softly.

The seemingly gentle voice echoed throughout the heavens and earth!

"Teacher?" Fang Hai, who was desperately fighting and filled with anger and anxiety, widened his eyes in surprise, his heart filled with excitement.

(End of Chapter)

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