Chapter 454: The Celestial Demon Eight-Formation Array
Chapter 454: The Celestial Demon Eight-Formation Array
Azure Abyss Castle.
Fang Xing held the Time Mirror, and one by one, black-clad youths appeared, each engaged in their own tasks.
Some were patrolling the castle, while others were checking accounts.
Some were even comprehending the Panwu Canon and the Heavenly Emperor Codex...
And some, holding a long spear, were practicing the Inch of Time spear technique.
Zhi Zhi Zhi!
The spear thrust forward, and countless spear shadows condensed, even giving off a faint sense of freezing time.
"The ultimate killing move of Inch of Time - Time Freeze!"
In an instant, the time fluctuations in the castle seemed to freeze for a moment.
When Fang Xing sheathed his spear, everything returned to normal.
Many Essence Spirit Realm cultivators within the castle didn't even realize what had happened and continued with their own tasks.
"This move... is complete!"
Fang Xing sheathed his spear and stood, feeling very satisfied: "Back then, Light Collector, relying on this move, defeated countless Essence Spirit Realm opponents, even daring to exchange moves with Celestial Immortals and Celestial Demons, and achieved the Supreme Essence Sovereign..."
The Supreme Essence Sovereign is an inconceivable breakthrough beyond a certain limit.
For example, Fang Xing, with his powerful physique, forcibly broke through the boundary between the Essence Spirit Realm and the Celestial Demon Realm.
As for Green Slave in the Pan Gu Mystic Realm, he comprehended the Great Path and mastered its power while in the Essence Spirit Realm.
Light Collector's understanding of the Time Law was always lacking the final step, but with his near-perfect grasp of a top-tier law and the techniques he painstakingly created, he could also rival Celestial Immortals!
Furthermore, some Supreme Essence Sovereigns relied entirely on their highly compatible secret treasures, creating a customized combat style.
"Compared to my physical strength, my understanding of laws has always been a weakness..."
"But now, with the killing move of Inch of Time and the Time Mirror... my understanding of laws can rival that of a Time Immortal."
Fang Xing named this Time Freeze technique 'Inch of Time' to commemorate Light Collector, the unfortunate Supreme Essence Sovereign, and to remind himself not to suffer the same fate.
"Sir!"
Not long after, Horn Red flew in: "We received a secret report... there's a suspected Primordial Spirit Treasure in the Sacred Grove!"
"A Primordial Spirit Treasure?"
Fang Xing became interested. This was an extraordinary object formed by the heaven and earth's blessings during the gestation of a great world, with the highest potential comparable to an Imperial Weapon!
Although he already possessed an Imperial Weapon, no one would refuse such an opportunity.
"How did this news leak out?"
He asked thoughtfully upon hearing this.
"It was spread by Sanyuan Daoist, who is affiliated with the Hantian Alliance, a rather scattered major power. Although they hold a certain influence in the Azurewood World, members rarely assist each other, and most act independently..."
Horn Red was very familiar with the Azurewood World: "Originally, Sanyuan Daoist discovered the opportunity in the Sacred Grove, but was killed by Golden Flame Marquis of the Azure Emperor Palace... Golden Flame Marquis thought he could suppress the news, but he didn't expect Sanyuan Daoist's life-saving technique to be so powerful. This person has sworn an oath, and many major powers believe him..."
"Furthermore, our investigation revealed that all cultivators from Boundless Mountain in the special area of the Sacred Grove have lost contact, obviously having been silenced."
...
"The Azure Emperor Palace is indeed domineering."
Upon hearing this, Fang Xing couldn't help but chuckle.
"Not only us, but also the disciples of the Original Demon Sect, the Qixing Palace, and other major powers, have lost contact in that area. This is further evidence." Horn Red asked, "What do you plan to do, Sir?"
"Since it's so lively, I must go and take a look, and meet with various Supreme Essence Sovereigns along the way."
Fang Xing chuckled.
His gaze swept past the secret room where Duo Mi was in seclusion.
This High Priestess of the Flower Wood Tribe had already cultivated to the Ninth Stage Demigod, and with a more profound inheritance, her understanding of the Wood Domain Principle had deepened.
She had now reached the fifth and final stage of the Wood Domain Doctrine, and at any moment, she could take that final step and achieve the Celestial Demon realm.
Yet, this final step was the most challenging, trapping countless heroes and experts.
Fang Xing then thought of the Sacred Grove's specialty - the Purplewood Spirit Core.
Although this object was not as effective as the Enlightenment Dan, it still had some effect in aiding the breakthrough of the Wood Domain Principle.
'Moreover... this woman is the pride of the Azurewood World. If she becomes the first to challenge the Celestial Demon realm, she will surely be blessed by the world, and her future achievements will be limitless...'
The so-called 'blessed by the world' is actually the world's favor, which becomes useless once one leaves the world.
True powerhouses who can transcend the great worlds don't care about this.
But for natives, it is of great importance.
If one is a cultivator favored by heaven, even heavenly tribulations can be weakened, more effective than any lightning-avoiding treasure or secret art.
In other words, if Duo Mi becomes the first native of the Azurewood World to break through the Celestial Demon realm and gains the world's favor, there might be a glimmer of hope for even the Chaos Realm in the future.
...
Several days later.
The Sacred Grove.
Outside the valley.
Boom! Countless demonic birds and beasts roared, their demonic energy surging into the sky and transforming into ink-green clouds.
Beneath the clouds stood eight military formations, collectively forming a mysterious array, enveloping the central valley.
"The Celestial Demon Eight-Formation Array... Golden Flame Marquis is going all out, using all his resources..."
A woman's laughter echoed: "If someone were to attack the Azure Emperor Palace's headquarters now, they might easily succeed..."
"Hmph, what if they succeed?"
The foundation of the Azure Emperor Palace was right here, and even the Essence Crystal Mines were likely carried around by the disciples. Going there would only result in breaking some useless caves and killing a few servants, but they wouldn't gain anything substantial...”
The Blazing Wind Mountain Lord from Nuwa Imperial Palace was also present and let out a cold snort upon hearing this.
Regardless of the relationship between the Azure Emperor Palace and Nuwa Imperial Palace in the outside world, in the Azurewood World, they were completely independent, each led by their respective Supreme Essence Sovereigns.
This time, Golden Flame Marquis wanted to monopolize the treasure, and he even killed the nearby disciples of Nuwa Imperial Palace. Naturally, Blazing Wind Mountain Lord couldn't stand his actions.
"Golden Flame Marquis... Show yourself!"
He roared angrily, "You dare to kill the disciples of Nuwa Imperial Palace and still refuse to admit it? Hmph... You're quite the schemer. If it weren't for Sanyuan Daoist escaping, that treasure would have been in your hands..."
In the sky above the Heavenly Demon Eight-Formation Array, streams of golden flames converged, forming the figure of Golden Flame Marquis.
He wore a golden crown, with a slightly hooked nose, exuding an aura of looking down upon the world. He coldly scanned the numerous Supreme Essence Sovereigns present.
Only a Supreme Essence Sovereign would have the confidence to come and compete for a Primordial Spirit Treasure!
"Blazing Wind Mountain Lord of Nuwa Imperial Palace, Piaomiao Holy Maiden of Qixing Palace, Ye Daoist of Sanye Sect, Ling Guizi of Gui Ling Sect, and Lone Wolf Ye Gu..."
Golden Flame Marquis's gaze swept over each of them, and a playful smile appeared on his face, "There's only one Primordial Spirit Treasure, and with so many Supreme Essence Sovereigns present, how should we divide it?"
"Golden Flame Marquis, don't you think your incitement is too obvious?"
Piaomiao Holy Maiden frowned.
However, the other Supreme Essence Sovereigns remained silent and didn't even stand together.
It was clear that Golden Flame Marquis was employing a cunning strategy, and even if he hadn't mentioned this, all the Supreme Essence Sovereigns would have eventually turned against each other.
"Even if it comes down to a contest of strength, we must first break through your Heavenly Demon Eight-Formation Array!"
Ye Daoist, with his handsome features, toyed with a green leaf in his hand, expressing his deep dissatisfaction with Golden Flame Marquis's actions.
Now that the enemy's formation was already set up, it would be difficult to shake it, even if they hastily mobilized their elite forces, only resulting in unnecessary casualties.
This Ye Daoist was the Supreme Essence Sovereign of Sanye Sect. It was said that when he was born, there was an unusual celestial phenomenon, and a bluebird flew to him. He was then taken in by a Celestial Immortal Elder of Sanye Sect and received meticulous guidance.
After reaching the Essence Spirit Realm, he had a fortuitous encounter and obtained a wondrous treasure, the 'Three Green Leaves'. This treasure's power far surpassed Imperial Armaments, but it wasn't an Imperial Weapon. Even ordinary Essence Spirit Realm cultivators could display some of its might.
Based on the 'Three Green Leaves', Ye Daoist created a set of 'Three Green Secret Arts' and after a hundred years of seclusion, he emerged with power comparable to a Celestial Immortal, becoming a Supreme Essence Sovereign.
At this moment, the green leaf in his hand was filled with vibrant life force, as if it would break through the air at any moment!
"It's naturally easy for you all to break my Heavenly Demon Eight-Formation Array... But this formation has countless variations, and if I concentrate its power in one place, it can hold off a fellow Daoist for a long time..."
Golden Flame Marquis smiled, "I wonder which of you would like to sacrifice yourself first to break the formation?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Guizi, Ye Gu, and Blazing Wind Mountain Lord exchanged glances, their expressions filled with uncertainty.
'Success!' Golden Flame Marquis thought to himself, feeling secretly pleased.
He had never thought of relying on the formation to stop the various Supreme Essence Sovereigns; merely delaying them for a while was enough.
If he could stall until the Primordial Spirit Treasure appeared, he would have the best chance.
Just then, all the Supreme Essence Sovereigns' expressions changed as they looked in one direction.
Their divine senses vanished without a trace as they approached that area, as if they had encountered a 'black hole'.
Moreover, this 'black hole' was moving at an incredible speed and had already reached their front.
A faint dark glow descended, revealing a black-clad youth in their midst—none other than Fang Xing.
"Everyone... and Blazing Wind Mountain Lord, it's been a while."
He glanced around, a smile appearing on his face.
"You're... the Black Dragon Imperial Son of Boundless Mountain!"
Piaomiao Holy Maiden's beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration, "Although you are a new Supreme Essence Sovereign, you managed to defeat Blazing Wind Mountain Lord. I, your younger sister, am truly impressed..."
Among the Supreme Essence Sovereigns, there were strong and weak ones.
Black Dragon Imperial Son was undoubtedly one of the strongest!
"Piaomiao Holy Maiden..."
Blazing Wind Mountain Lord's face darkened, but he didn't say much, clearly still shaken by his defeat at the hands of Black Dragon Imperial Son.
"Greetings, everyone..."
Fang Xing's gaze swept over the Supreme Essence Sovereigns, including Piaomiao Holy Maiden, Blazing Wind Mountain Lord, Ye Daoist, Ling Guizi, and Ye Gu, before finally settling on Golden Flame Marquis, "The Supreme Essence Sovereign of Azure Emperor Palace... Good, very good... Since your Azure Emperor Palace dared to hire Wu Xin Daoist to assassinate me, today you will stay here to pay with your life."
"Hmph, quite the audacity. Someone who doesn't know you might mistake you for a Demon Emperor..."
As a fellow Supreme Essence Sovereign, Golden Flame Marquis showed no fear, especially since he had the Heavenly Demon Eight-Formation Array at his disposal.
As for Piaomiao Holy Maiden and the other Supreme Essence Sovereigns, they exchanged glances, tacitly accepting Fang Xing's provocation. Even Blazing Wind Mountain Lord, who had been humiliated, didn't say a word.
After all, they also hoped that a Supreme Essence Sovereign would take the lead and bear the brunt of the Heavenly Demon Eight-Formation Array's strongest firepower.
At the moment, Black Dragon Imperial Son seemed like the perfect candidate!
(End of Chapter)
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