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The demons were also vexed by the situation.
Although Monarch Peacock was extremely ferocious and suppressed his opponent, King True Martial was completely able to withstand his attacks. The Black River Array Formation was also unable to invade the True Martial domain successfully.
“Everyone, do any of you have a way to deal with these Godfiends?” Monarch Peacock frowned and sent a voice transmission.
“King True Martial is currently controlling his domain with all his might. The Black River Array Formation can’t even crack it. My black dragon clones can’t enter either,” said Patriarch Poison Dragon via voice transmission. “There’s nothing I can do.”
Holy Lady Strings sent a voice transmission. “He’s using his True Martial domain with all his might. Ordinary demon sages will probably be pulverized if they enter. My Nine Lives Cocoon threads have formed a white snake. Its strength gets halved by the domain’s suppression, allowing even Meng Chuan to block it.”
Monarch Peacock frowned.
“Then there’s only one solution,” said Monarch Peacock via voice transmission. “Black River Guard, I’ll have to trouble you to isolate the world and prevent them from absorbing the Heaven and Earth powers.” “Alright,” replied the Eighteen Black River Guard.
The Black River Array Formation had many functions. However, most of these functions couldn’t be utilized since the Godfiends were hiding inside the True Martial Domain.
As the surging river water enveloped the True Martial domain, countless runes appeared on the Eighteen Black River Guard’s bodies.
“What happened?”
King True Martial, Meng Chuan, and King Transcendence’s expressions changed slightly.
As Godfiends, their bodies naturally absorbed the Heaven and Earth powers. It was akin to a mortal breathing. However, after the Heaven and Earth powers inside the True Martial domain were absorbed by their bodies, they didn’t absorb any more.
The Heaven and Earth powers have been cut off? King True Martial’s expression changed slightly.
“King True Martial, I’m impressed by your strength.” Monarch Peacock held his spear and looked at the True Martial domain from afar. He said indifferently, “As long as you resist, you will constantly use Quintessential Essence. I want to see how long you can last when you’re consuming your Quintessential Essence at such an insane rate without the Heaven and Earth powers replenishing your reserves.”
The demons used the Black River Array Formation’s chains to suppress the True Martial domain, isolating the Heaven and Earth powers from the Godfiends. They then continued this battle of attrition.
Meng Chuan and King True Martial could sense the seriousness of the situation.
“Everyone, do you have a solution?” asked King True Martial.
“Hide in the cauldron. We’ll rely on the cauldron to hold them off. It will give us some time,” said King Molten with a frown.
However, King Northcleanse beside him said, “You also consume quite a lot of energy when you use the Fire Refinement Star Cauldron.”
“King Transcendence can enter the shadow world and escape this array formation,” said Wang Shan as he thought of solutions.
“It’s useless.” King True Martial said, “Yes, King Transcendence can escape, but we consume Quintessential Essence too quickly. No matter how many pills we have brought, we won’t be able to last long. Even if we have a small grotto-heaven, the small grotto-heaven’s Heaven and Earth powers will only last us a month. I believe the demons won’t let King Transcendence freely enter and exit the human world and the World Gap.”
“The most troublesome thing is…” Meng Chuan looked outside and said solemnly, “Even if we can withstand them and continue doing so, we won’t be able to leave. While we’re defending, we can only watch the demons draw a map of the World Gap’s connection points. They can then send fifth Firmament demon monarchs into our human world.”
King True Martial nodded. “That’s right. Being trapped here implies that we have failed our mission.”
Chapter 450 - Grotto-Heaven Realm (1)
The 400-kilometer-long black river surged as the chains wrapped around the True Martial domain multiple times, binding it and exerting pressure on it.
In the True Martial domain, the Godfiends were thinking of solutions.
“We can’t stay trapped here,” King Thousand Wood said solemnly. “We have to think of a way to crack this formation.” “How do we crack it?” asked King Molten.
King True Martial waved his hand slightly, and an illusory figure appeared. It reflected the Eighteen Black River Guard that were nearly 50 kilometers away. King True Martial said, “These 18 demon monarchs are controlling the array formation. The array formation spans 400 kilometers; the 18 of them are at the center of the array formation. Judging by the runic patterns on their bodies… they are crucial for the array formation to function. As long as one is killed, the array formation will probably collapse! Even if it can be maintained, its might will be greatly reduced.”
“How do we kill one?” asked Peng Mu. “They are hiding nearly 50 kilometers away from us. Even our Magic Awls can’t touch them.” “If my body enters the black water, I’ll probably be reduced to dust instantly,” said King Transcendence. “Only King True Martial can withstand the array formation with his domain. None of us can do it. Even if we can barely withstand the array formation, we will be captured alive.”
Meng Chuan nodded slightly.
His Bloodblade Disc was his main protection means. Even if he was lucky enough to withstand the Black River Array Formation, it would be very difficult for him to fly due to the Black River Array Formation’s suppression. With Monarch Peacock and Holy Lady Strings cooperating, they could easily capture him alive.
A Dao Protector’s body was powerful and could be said to be indestructible. However, Dao Protector Wang Shan was relatively weak and could be easily captured alive. “If you have a small portable grotto-heaven, lend it to me. Everyone can hide in the small grotto-heaven,” said King Transcendence hesitantly. “I can try to escape by carrying the small grotto-heaven into the shadow world.”
“This method won’t work.” Meng Chuan frowned and shook his head. “The Godfiends can’t resist if they are to be stored in a small grotto-heaven! King True Martial is currently using his domain to block the demons’ array formation. Yes, we can hide in the small grotto-heavens, but what about King True Martial?
“If King True Martial isn’t releasing his strength because he’s not resisting, the array formation will sweep through the void, leaving devastation in its wake. Holy Lady Strings and Monarch Peacock’s killer blows will then descend. King Transcendence, King True Martial can’t enter a small grotto-heaven without any interference. Are you going to escape with us and have King True Martial stay where he is?”
“This method won’t work.” King Molten rejected the suggestion. “We will be unable to resist if we hide in a small grotto-heaven! If the demons have a way to break through the shadow world, we will be easily wiped out all at once.”
King True Martial nodded as well. “This method is very dangerous. I can destroy the shadow world myself. The demons have a rich heritage. We haven’t figured out what functions this mysterious array formation has. We can’t take such risks.”
Although there was a high chance that the demons could not pose a threat to them when they were in the shadow world, they couldn’t risk the lives of the Regis Godfiend group! In a small grotto-heaven, they couldn’t even attack or block. It would be terrible if they were wiped out in one fell swoop.
“Everyone, don’t panic. Junior Brother Meng and I can work together. We’ll try charging out,” said King True Martial. “I will use my domain to block the array formation. Junior Brother Meng will use his movement technique to carry me. Although we will be much slower under the array formation’s suppression, it’s still possible for us to travel up to 10 kilometers a second. We will charge straight for the 18 demon monarchs. A
s long as we are within 25 kilometers of them, King Thousand Wood can attack the 18 demon monarchs with his Magic Awl.”
“This is a solution. We can give it a try.” Everyone’s eyes lit up. Even if they failed, they could still hide in the True Martial domain.
“I used a killer move just now and was injured. I still need a day to recover completely,” said King True Martial. “Let’s try to counterattack in a day.”
Meng Chuan nodded. “Alright.”
How fast could he fly while being suppressed by the demons’ array formation? Meng Chuan wasn’t confident. His speed now depended on how the strength of King True Martial’s True Martial domain. King True Martial clearly needed to recuperate and reach optimal condition before giving it a try.
However, the demons didn’t want King True Martial to recover slowly. They wanted to accelerate the Godfiends’ energy consumption.
Boom!
A long spear stirred the black waves as it pierced towards King True Martial once again.
Boom!
Numerous Nine Lives Cocoon threads gathered and formed a white snake—which then charged into the True Martial domain.
However, the True Martial domain was too powerful. If Holy Lady Strings’s Nine Lives Cocoon threads were split into three white snakes, they would be suppressed by the True Martial domain. The threat they posed to King True Martial was negligible. King True Martial frowned slightly. “The demons aren’t willing to let me recuperate.” He immediately struck out with his palm, smashing through the void to block the spear.
Meng Chuan also released the 18 Bloodblades. They transformed into a sphere-it was like they had formed their own world—to block the white snake. Clang! Clang! Clang! Every time the white snake clashed with the 18 Bloodblades, some Bloodblades would fly backward. Other Bloodblades would immediately take their place.
These Bloodblades continued to fly as they interweaved each other. They naturally formed a sphere and blocked the White Snake’s attacks with extreme resilience. Although Meng Chuan could only block the attacks due to the True Martial domain’s suppression, Holy Lady Strings had ultimately reached the Grotto-Heaven realm’s late stage. The white snake’s attacks were indeed exquisite. Thankfully, I’m barely able to block the attacks by activating the Bloodblade Disc’s runic formations. If I had relied on my normal techniques, I would’ve been defeated long ago. The Bloodblade Disc’s defensive array formation is truly impressive.
The 18 Bloodblades take turns to form a world. The Bloodblades are like roving dragons, but the 18 roving dragons can still form a world… Meng Chuan sighed in amazement at the Bloodblade Disc’s runic formation. His current realm only allowed him superficial control over the Bloodblade Disc. After all, this was a Tribulation treasure refined by an Essence Soul Seventh Tribulation Eminence.
As Meng Chuan marveled at the array formation’s profundities, he suddenly froze.
Eighteen roving dragons form a world? Roving dragons form a heaven and earth?
That’s right. I pursue endless variability with the Cloud Draogn Snake Movement Technique. I originally felt like I should follow the same path as Supremacy Roving Dragon-Senior Ye Hong-and use the Roving Dragon Form of Lightning as the core. However, I think I should change my train of thought. I think I should… use the Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void’s essence as the core?
The Bloodblade Disc’s runic formation inspired Meng Chuan.
As he used the Bloodblade Disc to resist the white snake’s attacks, thoughts about how he should proceed with his cultivation surfaced in his mind.
The Cloud Dragon Snake Movement Technique was an ultimate technique created by Meng Chuan. It used the World Roving Dragon Saber’s foundation and took on a new path. This ultimate technique of Meng Chuan’s pursued endless variability.
Senior Ye Hong was known as Supremacy Roving Dragon. Her movement technique focused on the Roving Dragon Form of Lightning’s essence. When mastered, one could travel through the world with unpredictable movements.
Originally, Meng Chuan also thought that this path was correct. However, he added the Yin-Yang Transformation’s profundities on top of Senior Ye Hong’s foundation. After cultivating in the World Gap for many years, he had been stuck at a bottleneck. He was unable to fuse his years of insights into one and reach the Grotto-Heaven realm.
At that moment, Meng Chuan was inspired by the Bloodblade Disc’s runic formation.
No matter how mystical a roving dragon’s roving was, it was still within the world.
What if he used the Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void’s essence as the core of his movement technique?
Boom!
As a large number of ideas surfaced in his mind, Meng Chuan’s years of accumulated insights into the Cloud Dragon Snake Movement Technique naturally began to fuse. He tried to use the Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void as the core, and the Roving Dragon Form of Lightning and Yin-Yang Form of Lightning as complements. For a moment, he seemed to gain the help of a god.
The ultimate technique gradually approached the Grotto-Heaven realm.
Chapter 451 - Grotto-Heaven Realm (2)
This made him unable to contain his joy.
This was what cultivation was like.
He solved the conundrum that puzzled him for years after being inspired by something! This sudden epiphany made everything become clear!
Of course, it was also possible that one’s insights would accumulate until it resulted in a qualitative change. When Meng Chuan activated the Bloodblade Disc’s runic array formation with his full strength, he naturally studied it. He tried his best to unleash more of the Tribulation treasure’s strength. This benefited his insights into the Nine Heavenly Forms of the Void, Roving Dragon Form of Lightning, and Yin-Yang Form of Lightning.
Meng Chuan was finally inspired by the bountiful harvest of his hard work.
That’s it. This is what I want. Meng Chuan’s control over the Bloodblade Disc became more exquisite and refined. His strength increased as he easily blocked the white snake.
The ultimate technique in his heart edged closer and closer to perfection. The moment he discovered a problem, he quickly resolved it.
He was getting close…
Oh? Meng Chuan frowned slightly as he looked into the distance. Monarch Peacock and Holy Lady Strings had stopped attacking. They clearly needed to recover their strength after sending a barrage of attacks for an entire hour.
The black river surged.
“Let’s rest for an hour before attacking again.” Monarch Peacock looked at the Godfiends in the distance and said confidently, “We can constantly absorb the Heaven and Earth powers, but their strength will decrease as they consume more energy. When their pills and the energy within the small grotto-heavens are completely depleted, it will be time to reap the harvest.”
“Black River Guard, you are the only weakness in the Black River Array Formation,” said Holy Lady Strings via voice transmission. “The human Godfiends will definitely think of a way to deal with you.”
“Holy Lady Strings, don’t worry. These Godfiends can’t approach us.”
“Their frontal attacks will be obstructed by the Black River Array Formation. They can’t touch us at all.”
“Only their Essence Soul mystic techniques pose a threat to us. Our Life Caskets can’t block King Thousand Wood’s Magic Awl, so we can’t let him come within 25 kilometers of us,” said the Black River Guard from afar.
They knew their limits. If King True Martial punched at them once, they would definitely be killed. The Fire Refinement Star Cauldron could also kill them with a single smash. However, King True Martial and King Molten couldn’t approach them. King Thousand Wood was the only person that could threaten them at such distances. All they needed to do was stay on guard.
Inside the True Martial domain.
After the demons stopped attacking, King True Martial sat down in a somewhat exhausted manner and recovered his energy. “Everyone, if these demons continue attacking, I will n
eed three days to recover completely. Junior Brother Meng, we can only attempt our plan in three days and see if we can approach the 18 guards.”
“Alright,” replied Meng Chuan. He sat cross-legged as the 18 Bloodblades flew in front of him. They traced out the shape of a sphere.
In the semi-translucent cauldron, King Thousand Wood said, “King True Martial, you are unable to absorb the Heaven and Earth powers in the outside world. In the next three days of fighting, will you be able to recover your consumed Quintessential Essence? I can lend you a small grotto-heaven.”
“There’s no need. Back when I first entered the World Gap, I killed many fifth Firmament demon monarchs and obtained many war spoils. Among them was a small Grotto-Heaven.” King True Martial looked at the large number of black chains that wrapped around his True Martial domain. He frowned and said, “Everyone, if you have time, study this mysterious array formation carefully. We know too little about this array formation. Junior Brother Meng and I will try to charge out in three days. The more we know about this array formation, the greater our chances of success.”
“This formation…”
The Godfiends studied the array formation carefully.
King Northcleanse said, “The 18 demon monarchs have numerous runes on their bodies. It seems like their bodies have been modified. Their life-preservation methods are very strong.”
Peng Mu nodded as well. “Previously, from afar, we could see that the 18 demon monarchs’ auras all came from the same source. This might be some kind of joint attack. They are the casters of this array formation, and they are also the array formation’s only weakness. The array formation’s creator has definitely thought of ways to protect them.”
“They haven’t reached the level of a demon sage,” said King Calm Sea coldly. “Therefore, no matter how strong their life-preservation abilities are, it will be of limited use against us.”
“From the looks of it, they don’t dare to come within 25 kilometers of us. They should be afraid of King Thousand Wood’s Magic Awl,” said King Molten. “They are mainly responsible for maintaining the formation. They shouldn’t be too strong in a head-on clash.”