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Chapter 419: Terrifying Eye Technique! The War's End, Overseas' Defeat! (Part 2)
Chapter 419: Terrifying Eye Technique! The War's End, Overseas' Defeat! (Part 2)
Title: The Battle of the Prodigies
Chapter:
Although they all regretted their actions, it was too late for regrets. The enemy had already made their move, surrounding them with numerous Protectors glaring menacingly. Even if they wanted to escape now, it would be a dead end. Their only choice was to fight with all their might!
His strength was clearly superior to that of the previous opponent.
Facing the Night Demon, he could still hold his own!
Unfortunately, after just three rounds, blood flowed from his seven orifices.
After seven or eight rounds, the Night Demon tore him to shreds!
"Haha, not bad. Being able to fight my Holy Son for seven or eight rounds before dying is also considered a Celestial Prodigy." The Night Demon cackled. "Are there any stronger ones?"
"It can't be that there's only this much."
"If that's the case, it's a little disappointing."
"You!!!"
The crowd was furious.
But at this moment, they had calmed down completely. It was only after witnessing the strength of the Holy Sons and Holy Daughters that they truly regretted.
However, it was too late for regrets.
"Don't waste time, let's finish them all together."
The Fifth Swordheart drew his sword and said, "According to Zuo Yu's strength and efficiency, the second wave of enemies might already be on their way."
"Good."
Zhao Wuyi stepped forward.
"I have no objections." The witch's hands emanated the terrifying aura of the Heaven Intercepting Technique, spreading rapidly.
"I'll go too."
Shi Hao shouted as he charged into the crowd, slaying in all directions!
Soon enough, screams rang out, filling the air.
Among them were also some Celestial Prodigies.
Facing the Holy Sons and Holy Daughters of this level, they could withstand several, or even dozens of combined attacks.
But in the end, they were at least one level lower. After a short while, they were all slain.
None of Shi Hao's group died.
The Night Demon suffered the worst, having been too reckless. He sustained some external injuries, making his face look terrible.
Although these injuries were minor and could be healed in an instant, the loss of face was very real.
Being the only one injured, his face...
Ouch!
"The old generation of powerhouses from Yellow Dragon Island have already noticed something amiss and are furious."
Wu Jiejie suddenly spoke up, "They dare not split their forces to search, and they haven't come out, which shows they are being cautious."
"No need to rush."
Jiang Liu'er smiled, "Our mission was never to kill those old folks."
"Please keep an eye on them, and we'll quietly wait here."
"I believe the Daoists from Moon Holding Sect will bring us surprises."
"..."
It seemed like a prophecy.
However, after two hours, another wave of Celestial Prodigies was 'delivered' before them.
By sunset, the third wave arrived.
The Night Demon and his group went on a killing spree!
But their impressive prowess didn't go unnoticed. Upon receiving the news, the frontline powerhouses from various islands were instantly enraged, their hearts and minds shaken.
Damn it!
While we fight outside, the outstanding successors are all eliminated in the blink of an eye?!
If it were just a few individuals or islands, it wouldn't be a big issue.
With so many people, and with the battle lines stretching so long, even if a few Ninth Stage peak powerhouses left, it wouldn't affect the overall situation, at least not in the short term.
But...
Xiao Ling'er and the others had been continuously taking action, directly wiping out the outstanding young generation from several islands at once.
What was most unacceptable to them was that the elders they left behind to 'guard the home' had not noticed anything at all. They were completely unaware of what had happened and how it had occurred.
They hadn't discovered anything!
By the time they realized, it was already too late.
When they discovered, it was the moment their outstanding successors' lives were lost, and their souls annihilated.
In other words, when they realized, their successors were already dead, their souls destroyed.
Upon turning back to search, they found that the powerhouses from the islands had already left the island they were temporarily residing on, and no one knew when they had departed.
This further complicated the situation!
The problem became more severe!
The powerhouses from the islands that had lost their successors were in disarray, their hearts filled with chaos and rage. They wanted to exterminate the Celestial Prodigies running rampant in the continent.
Meanwhile, the powerhouses from the peaceful islands were in a panic.
They had already received the news!
Although they had made thorough preparations and repeatedly instructed their successors not to leave the islands, the islands that had been annihilated had also done the same. They had prepared extensively and strictly prohibited their Celestial Prodigies from leaving.
But what happened?
Their successors had still managed to sneak out and get wiped out.
If their successors had also done the same...
What should they do?
The thought of this made everyone anxious. This anxiety weakened their resolve to continue the fierce battle.
In a situation akin to two 'worlds' colliding, belief was of utmost importance.
At this moment, many powerhouses were in disarray and on the verge of panic.
Their battle prowess naturally declined rapidly.
As their strength waned, the Nine Holy Lands quickly noticed the problem.
"They're in chaos!"
"It seems our plan was successful."
"According to the information we received, Moon Holding Sect has unleashed a powerful force, able to quietly lure out the safe and unsuspecting outstanding young generation from the islands and slaughter them, directly disrupting the morale of the old folks on the other side."
"With their morale shaken, the pressure on us will lessen."
"It's not that simple. If we don't put enough pressure on them, they might retreat, and our inland Celestial Prodigies will face difficulties. Even with the Sky Gazing Mirror, it will become challenging, and we can only strive for self-preservation."
The night was filled with tension as the nine Marquises gathered together.
"Since the start of the war, we have been feigning and retreating to avoid heavy casualties. However, the time for a counterattack has finally come. We should seize this opportunity to strike hard and put immense pressure on them, making them struggle and unable to cope with the pressure."
"Right!"
"Starting tomorrow, we will mobilize all our forces and launch a full-scale offensive!"
"The decisive battle should begin now!"
That night.
The nine Marquises gathered once more.
"Since the start of the war, we have shown weakness and been retreating, while the overseas cultivators have been determined to take over the Northwest Domain. To minimize our losses, we have been retreating strategically and not engaging in direct conflict."
"However, we have not been idle. We have been preparing, but the timing was not right. Now, the timing is perfect!"
"Their morale is already in chaos. This is the best opportunity to strike. We must act now!"
"At dawn tomorrow, we will launch a full-scale offensive, applying maximum pressure. We will spare no effort!"
"Agreed. Even if we cannot achieve a decisive victory in one battle, we must at least make them pay a heavy price, so they won't have the time or the ability to think about counterattacking the continent for a hundred or a thousand years."
The nine Marquises reached a consensus. "What are we waiting for? We must act now!"
None of them had anticipated that by focusing on training their own Saint Sons and Saint Daughters, they would actually turn the tide. Initially, there were no significant casualties, and the top overseas combatants did not suffer much loss. But now, they have created a once-in-a millennium opportunity. If they do not seize this chance...
They truly fear being struck by heaven and lightning!
The next day, at dawn.
The battle continued.
For cultivators, there was no stopping, resting, or retreating at night. It was just one word: Act!
As long as they didn't die, they would keep fighting to the death. The stronger the cultivator, the longer they could last. Even if the two sides were evenly matched, neither could gain the upper hand. Fighting for years without a break was rare.
Thus, there seemed to be no difference.
The overseas strong cultivators were still in a state of chaos. Some wanted to take leave, but the top leaders refused them. Before they could think of a plan or make a decision, the pressure suddenly increased.
"Bad news!"
"The continent is launching a counterattack!"
"The nine sacred grounds have never truly exerted themselves, but now, they are acting!"
"Damn it, hold on, hold on!!!"
Feeling the increased pressure, seeing the enemy's reinforcements and growing numbers, and watching their own battle lines being pushed back, the overseas strong cultivators felt their scalps go numb.
At this moment, it was no longer a matter of how to retreat or what excuse to take leave. Instead, it was a matter of how to survive!
Though they believed they wouldn't be easily defeated, with the strong cultivators from the sacred grounds joining the battlefield, the situation would inevitably become more intense and frenzied, with casualties rising sharply.
They themselves could be one of those casualties!
Boom! The heavens and earth had already changed color.
Close combat?
It had almost come to a halt! Both sides were extending their battle lines, using all sorts of spells to attack!
Close combat?
Even the Body Cultivators couldn't withstand the unknown number of strong opponents. One round of attacks, and even the Apex Level Body Cultivators couldn't last, turning to dust! Only a fool would charge into close combat at such a time.
Such terrifying spell attacks split the 'Heavenly Canopy' into two halves! Spells flying in the sky made everyone's scalp go numb, and no one dared to underestimate.
On the overseas side...
Numerous strong cultivators suddenly felt a chill.
They all vaguely sensed something was wrong, feeling a vague sense of unease.
But before they could understand the reason, two powerful forces emerged from the flanks!
The nine Marquises divided their forces into two routes, personally joining the battle.
Even those who had formed the Heavenly Star Constellation Array and the scattered immortals who had fought with the World-Ending Black Lotus reappeared!
"Bad news!"
The Penglai Island Lord, also the Penglai Alliance Leader, his expression changed drastically: "They are trying to cut off our retreat routes!"
Yes, cultivators could teleport and set up transmission arrays.
But in such a large battlefield, time and space were blurred. The void had long been in chaos, and teleporting was impossible. Even using transmission arrays was not an option. So, they could only use 'flying.'
Of course, running on foot was also an option.
But that wasn't the key. The key was that the forces led by the nine Marquises were clearly trying to cut off their retreat routes. If they converged and cut off the retreat routes, even if they weren't annihilated, they would suffer heavy losses.
"We can't wait any longer!"
"Attack with full force."
"The outcome of victory or defeat lies in this battle."
"We will fight with them to the end!"
"What about the nine sacred grounds? Have we really been stagnant all these years?"
"Please, let the ancestors take action!"
The overseas strong cultivators, sensing the issue, dared not be the least bit careless, immediately launched a full-scale offensive, and the hidden reserves also joined the fray.
An even more intense and terrifying battle erupted instantly!
Both sides, totaling one hundred and seventy Loose Immortals, engaged in a frenzied duel.
Twelve Marquis-level strong cultivators were also fighting fiercely.
On the overseas side, they sought temporary retreat, trying to shorten the battle lines, but they absolutely could not be surrounded.
On the continent, the situation was entirely different, as they aimed to do everything in their power to wrap up their opponents like dumplings.
The two sides clashed, their intentions starkly contrasting. Despite their efforts, one thing they shared was an 'unspoken agreement' to fight fiercely...
The battle raged on, and soon, even a Six Tribulation Loose Immortal self-destructed!
The force of the explosion swept across a million li, engulfing countless powerful beings in its path, leaving many severely injured or dead.
It was a devastating sight.
Despite the carnage, no one retreated. They all fought with bloodlust. Even...
The Spirit Sword Sect, Great Harmony Palace, and Five Elements School joined the battle.
These were top-tier forces, and although they lacked Ninth Stage cultivators, they had dozens, even hundreds, of Eighth Stage experts.
They formed their own arrays, unable to take the lead but providing support from the sides...
However, the overseas cultivators weren't going to sit back and take the blows. They, too, had been causing trouble on the continent, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Death was constant.
Amidst the shattered Heavenly Canopy, thunder roared.
Then, a torrential blood rain poured down.
The battle reached a true white-hot stage.
Lu Ming, who had returned to the Southwest Domain, observed the situation through the Octuple Mirror Technique. His scalp went numb.
"What an astonishing battle."
"Moreover, the combined casualties of both sides' cultivators might even surpass the losses from the battle against the Black Lotus of Annihilation."
"Alas."
"Regardless of the outcome, the overall combat strength of the Immortal Martial Continent will significantly decrease."
"But this is the Golden Age... where geniuses abound and opportunities are everywhere."
He sighed.
The Golden Age was a time of prosperity, with countless talented youths and abundant opportunities, but it also meant numerous calamities and endless bloodshed. The world would be reshuffled in countless regions.
Old powers would fall, and new ones would rise in waves.
This was the grand scheme of heaven and earth, beyond human control.
Even if Lu Ming were present at the scene, doing his utmost, he couldn't change much of the outcome.
"Then..."
"I'll focus on securing the rear."
Actually...
The overseas cultivators hadn't been idle all these years.
They had already established numerous 'bridgeheads' within the continent.
The Zhu and Xi families were among them, but Lu Ming had dealt with them in advance.
Most other forces, however, lacked such 'good fortune'.
So, while Xiao Ling'er and others wreaked havoc overseas, many powerful overseas cultivators were causing trouble on the continent.
The continent had more people, which helped in defense, but many still fell victim to their schemes. Even now, numerous overseas experts roamed the continent, seeking to annihilate one force after another.
The Nine Great Holy Lands focused on the main battlefield, but in the short term, there weren't many who could stop these intruders.
But at this moment, Lu Ming had the time to take action.
...
The blood rain fell for three days and three nights.
The overseas cultivators wanted to retreat; they didn't want to be wrapped up like dumplings.
However, the continental forces kept pursuing, with two top experts cutting off their escape routes and constantly changing directions.
One side fought while retreating.
The other relentlessly pursued.
The overseas cultivators couldn't shake off the continental forces. The 'dumpling' was taking shape, and soon they would be completely wrapped up.
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!" the top overseas experts roared.
"How can the continent be so powerful?!"
"You!!! Even when facing the Black Lotus of Annihilation, you held back?!"
"You've been hiding your strength!"
"Hmph, we knew you overseas barbarians had wolfish ambitions and were eyeing us. How could we not be prepared? What you see is only what we want you to see. Today, you will all perish here!"
The experts from the Nine Great Holy Lands took the lead, fighting with blood and fury.
Finally, after half a day, the 'dumpling' was ready.
"Activate the array!"
The Heavenly Star Constellation Array formed, and the Star Deity appeared, terrifying beyond measure.
"It's over!"
The overseas experts trembled in body and mind but didn't sit idly by. They too formed their arrays, attempting to counter the Star Deity.
But it wasn't enough.
They couldn't hold back the Star Deity, who slaughtered them like vegetables.
Escape? Impossible.
The dumplings were sealed, and the pocket was complete. If they let their enemies escape so easily, wouldn't the Nine Great Holy Lands' years of planning and tactical retreats become a joke?
"Damn it!"
The Penglai Island Master coughed, his eyes filled with despair. Then, he roared, "I'll risk it all!"
"This battle gathers almost all our elite forces. We can't be annihilated here!"
"If we all perish here, combined with the heavy losses among the younger generation on the various islands, we will forever lose the chance to rise again. So... everyone, I'll take the lead!"
Boom!
The Penglai Island Master burned himself, using every means to break through the defenses, and self-destructed.
"Me too!"
"Count me in!"
"Ahhhhhh!"
One by one, they self-destructed.
They had gone completely mad, knowing that there was no chance for everyone to escape unscathed. If no one volunteered to sacrifice, they would all die.
At this moment, some stepped forward. They risked their lives and gave everything to create an opening.
But even so...
The overseas experts suffered heavy losses, with over seventy percent killed in this battle.
Less than thirty percent managed to escape.
This battle was a devastating defeat for the overseas immortal islands.
However, the continental cultivators weren't overly joyful.
(End of Chapter)
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