The skies slammed down from up above, the great oceans down below roiling heavily.
The entire Eight Extremities World seemed to move at this moment, forming an immense power of distortion that strongly rejected the Flame Devil World and all the Flame Devil experts.
The power of the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation also reached its maximum at this moment as numerous streams of light interweaved within the air, imprisoning and slaughtering a great amount of Flame Devils within the distorted space, scattering their demonic fire.
Victory now slid towards the side of the humans!
Now, the power of the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation also grew incomparably condensed and refined as an immense power of rejection was formed.
Meng Wan and the Extreme Yin Crown as well as An Qinglin were thrown out of the formation.
Yan Zhaoge and the other four continued wielding the grand formation, borrowing the power of the heavens and the earth to suppress the Flame Devils.
Having been warned by Yan Zhaoge beforehand, Meng Wan and An Qinglin were not taken by surprise as they just observed that descending world of white light from the outside, anticipating their final victory.
The other human martial practitioners similarly had their spirits lifted greatly.
Similarly focused on this scene, Huang Xu now said in a low tone, “It’s time.”
At the same time, within the grand formation, Huang Guanglie’s expression remained unchanged and his movements smooth before he suddenly raised his hand, a golden lamp appearing on his palm.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 491: Well calculated out
HSSB491: Well calculated out
Circulated to its maximum, the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation demonstrated the profound changes between ‘active’ and ‘passive’, turning extreme activeness into extreme passiveness.
Under this extreme passiveness, the host of Flame Devil Kings that were bolstered by the power of the Flame Devil World began gradually losing their vitality.
Other than that, using the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation to draw upon the immense power of the heavens and the earth, a powerful force even flowed in reverse into the Flame Devil World in an unprecedented counterattack for the martial practitioners of the human race.
Having achieved such a feat, even if they were unable to destroy the Flame Devil World, the pure, refined flame qi as well as destructive aura within would be greatly weakened.
This way, the Flame Devils should at least not be able to pose any threat for a very long period of time.
However, this required the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation to be sustained at the dimensional passageway entrance for a rather long period of time, providing a powerful sealing effect.
Yan Di and the other three would be temporarily sealed within as well, unable to extricate themselves for a period of time.
In contrast to the results, such a method would mean the smallest losses for the Eight Extremities World.
While Yan Di and the other three would be temporarily sealed, the strength of the numerous Flame Devil experts would be slowly but steadily grinded down over time, taking away from them the ability to launch a desperate all-out attack as the threat they posed would be greatly reduced.
The human practitioners would not have to be like the Exalted Heaven Shaker Zhan Dongge and the others in the past, killing a thousand of the enemy but losing eight hundred of their own.
Now, however, a golden lamp suddenly appeared within Huang Guanglie’s hand.
Yan Zhaoge and the others could not help but take notice of this.
Yan Di, Old Man Mo and Song Wuliang had high cultivation bases while Yan Zhaoge was greatly knowledgeable. They were all able to feel the strange, unique concept contained within that golden lamp.
As Huang Guanglie raised the golden lamp within the air, its firelight expanded to envelop his body.
As he brought his palms together, a spiritual light shot straight into the skies from above his head.
The golden firelight bobbed up and down amidst the spiritual light which was exceptionally unique, breaking through space and connecting to an unknown destination of the universe up above.
That was not the breaking apart of space. Instead, it seemed to have risen to a world of a higher plane.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge’s pupils dilated abruptly as he could only feel that the scene before him greatly resembled back before the Great Calamity when the Divine Palace had still yet to be destroyed and presided loftily above the nine heavens.
At that time, the world of the Heavenly Court the Divine Palace had been in had existed seemingly beyond the skies to the millions of ordinary lifeforms in the universe, lofty beyond all else.
Currently looking at the place which the spiritual light above Huang Guanglie’s head connected to, numerous feelings arose within Yan Zhaoge’s heart.
His mind exceptionally clear at moments like this, he realised with a start, “Could it be the World beyond Worlds?”
Might Huang Guanglie and the Sacred Sun Clan be in possession of a special method with which to ascend to the World beyond Worlds?
After carefully feeling for a bit, Yan Zhaoge denied this possibility.
The spiritual light had connected to an unknown land above the nine heavens, but it was not a passageway through which one could travel to the World beyond Worlds. Instead, it was more like some profound strength having temporarily been borrowed from within.
As they raised their heads and gazed upwards, at the border between the Eight Extremities World and that mysterious, inscrutable unknown land could vaguely be seen an indistinct figure.
Enveloped within the light, that person seemed to be seated in mediation, emanating an unreal feeling as he just sat there.
Huang Guanglie tapped on his forehead with a finger, another finger pointing towards Yan Di and the other two.
His figure gradually disappeared from the eye of the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation, leaving the pull of influence of the grand formation.
What replaced Huang Guanglie where he had originally stood was a golden illusory figure whose features were identical to his.
This golden illusory figure took Huang Guanglie’s place in sustaining the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation, numerous golden chains now suddenly flying out from its body.
These golden chains also deeply penetrated the world of white light formed of the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation, entangling with the numerous chains of white light.
Accompanied by Huang Guanglie’s will, the golden chains began to retract, actually causing the world of white light to retract towards its centre as well, the white light shaking as it seemed like it might collapse.
The Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation was still circulating, but the world of white light was collapsing in its entirety.
The highly focused power pressed down on Yan Di, Old Man Mo, Song Wuliang and that golden illusory figure.
The grand formation was currently in the midst of dealing with the final resistance of the Flame Devils as all of its power was being drawn upon, unable to suppress the internal changes that were occurring within.
Old Man Mo frowned, “What is the meaning of this, East Rising Martial Saint? Before external enemies, we should logically all work together in fighting against them. With the Flame Devils yet to be exterminated, why are you in such a hurry to point your blade towards us? Presenting a joke before the Flame Devils.”
Song Wuliang snorted coldly as he wielded the Jade Sea Pill Heart Sword, “Sacred Sun Clan, your nature is indeed an unchangeable thing. You are despicable as always!”
Huang Guanglie ignored Song Wuliang’s fury as he just looked at Old Man Mo, slowly saying, “There is no need to worry, Elder Mo. The grand formation will still circulate and seal as well as attack the Flame Devils. All will proceed according to plan, with the only difference being that I will not be accompanying the three of you.”
“The three of you should not think about aband
oning this venture and going our separate ways here. With the grand formation now collapsing inwardly, all of its power has been clumped together as you will be unable to extricate yourselves from it, only able to proceed onward.”
Song Wuliang was greatly enraged, “We could die at most! I want to see if without us, you Old Man Huang would be able to resist so many Flame Devil Kings by yourself?”
“If you dare to do such things, do you think that I wouldn’t dare to reciprocate?”
Huang Guanglie finally swivelled his head to look at Song Wuliang as he said mildly, “It is only very natural that you have such thoughts. However, it is useless.”
“There are many things that you do not understand. The predicament of my Sacred Sun Clan, be it when dealing with the Flame Devils or with the Nine Underworlds, is different from yours.”
Huang Guanglie said in an indifferent manner, “To you, the Nine Underworlds and the Flame Devils present a fatal threat. To my Sacred Sun Clan, however, it is a test.”
“If we are unable to pass the test, it would naturally be greatly detrimental with numerous troubles following, but we would not have to face the threat of extinction at the end of the day. Since that is so, why would this old man not dare to risk it?”
“With our predicaments different, our perspectives in looking at matters would naturally be different as well. To this old man, be it the incursions of the Nine Underworlds or the Flame Devils, they are fortuitous encounters more than they are crises. When a fortuitous encounter comes, the natural course of action would then be to grasp it properly and well.”
“Such as now.”
Huang Guanglie raised his palms, rays of golden light expanding, resembling the great sun rising from the east as they enveloped the air above Song Wuliang.
“Moreover, why do you think it is that this old man is currently still guarding over this place? It is naturally to watch over the battle proceedings. If you want to break free of the formation, I would send you scurrying back, continuing to diligently focus on dealing with the Flame Devils.”
“While it is not a great tribulation of life and death for this old man, it would truly not be pleasant if the Flame Devils truly managed to cause a great disturbance, even being detrimental.”
Old Man Mo frowned, not speaking. Song Wuliang’s face was livid.
Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di had raised their heads, currently gazing at that spiritual light that connected up above into some unknown land.
“Able to lead a unique strand of true intent into this Eight Extremities World, there is a supply since there is a provision. This must mean that they have a backer up in the World beyond Worlds?” Looking at that figure between the two worlds, Yan Zhaoge gradually came to an understanding, “So, such was actually the case with that Purple Sun Martial Saint of yours?”
“Having been stuck at the peak of the third level of the Martial Saint realm, he was able to neither ascend nor remain. Unable to successfully ascend to the World beyond Worlds, he instead inadvertently became a bridge-like existence that connects to the World beyond Worlds. Or more appropriately, a message conveyer?”
Yan Zhaoge looked at Huang Guanglie, “Still, the relationship between you and the other party does not seem to be all that solid. Ha, this must be the other side appraising your worth? Are you required to prove yourselves by conquering the whole of the Eight Extremities World, or is it that you have to be able to quell the chaos caused by the Nine Underworlds and the Flame Devil World, whatever the method?”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 492: Since I dared to give you the formation diagram, I naturally have a way to deal with you
HSSB492: Since I dared to give you the formation diagram, I naturally have a way to deal with you
Looking at Huang Guanglie, the corners of Yan Zhaoge’s mouth arched slightly upwards, “For the backer up in the World beyond Worlds that you found, our Eight Extremities World must seem to them like a backyard which just happened to appear. What they need is someone obedient and who possesses sufficient ability to oversee and manage this world for them.”
“Due to managing to establish communication with them, your Sacred Sun Clan seized the initiative, and they were not so stingy as to not give you any benefits as well.”
“However, if you are good-for-nothing and cannot be raised up no matter what, they wouldn’t mind looking for someone else who is more competent to manage things on their behalf.”
“At the end of the day, it does not matter who it is. The most important thing is being able to assure their interests in the Eight Extremities World.”
“Of course, using the raw is still inferior to using the cooked. Potential and strength being similar, the other party would naturally lean towards you more.”
“Still, you need to prove yourselves such that the other party will see you as worthy of assisting.”
Yan Zhaoge spread his palms apart, smiling, “While my guesses might not be completely correct, it should be more or less there, right?”
Hearing Yan Zhaoge mention the World beyond Worlds, Huang Guanglie’s expression changed slightly, “So you know about the existence of the World beyond Worlds as well?”
His expression very quickly returning to normal, he looked indifferently at Yan Zhaoge and Yan Di, “You father and son are indeed both geniuses.”
“This old man felt that the great battles against the Flame Devils and Nine Underworlds this time may be a stroke of immense fortune.”
“However, before you, Yan Di, Transcended Mortality and entered Sainthood, before your Broad Creed Mountain demonstrated such a powerful battle formation, I have to say that I had not thought that this stroke of fortune would actually be the final one.”
“While I do not want to admit it, if I do not take care of you this time along with the Flame Devils, it would spell great trouble for my Sacred Sun Clan.”
Huang Guanglie’s gaze finally landed on Yan Zhaoge, “I will take care of you first, lest endless future troubles arise. As of now, your rate of growth is even greater than Yan Di’s.”
“Matters which are detrimental to my Sacred Sun Clan always have your shadow behind them. You, cannot live.”
Saying thus, Huang Guanglie raised his palm, golden light enveloping the heavens and covering the earth as it swept over towards Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge’s expression was unchanging as he appeared leisurely, “Huang Guanglie, your cultivation base of the second level of the Martial Saint realm is indeed high, and your attainment in the martial dao is also rather good.”
“However, do you think my Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation can be seen through so easily?”
Yan Zhaoge laughed lightly, “Can’t you understand? Since I dared to give you a portion of the formation diagram, I would naturally have a way to deal with you.”
Before his words had landed, the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation shook mightily, the golden illusory shadow that had substituted Huang Guanglie gradually being consumed by white light!
Having originally been golden, the illusory shadow rapidly turned white!
Seeing Yan Zhaoge’s composedness, great unease arose within Huang Guanglie’s heart.
However, before he could do anything, he discovered that a layer of white light now covered his body as well.
Huang Guanglie tried to forcibly break free of the Taiyi Imperial Breaking Formation and escape.
However, as the white light flickered, his body shifted, shockingly already having been dragged back to the core of the formation.
That illusory figure which had already turned white merged together within Huang Guanglie’s body, numerous white chains entangling him as they drew him along in following the world of white light down towards the dimensional entrance passageway at the centre of the fire sea down below!
Huang Guanglie roared furiously, golden light shining about his entire body, but under the effect of the grand formation, all the golden light was transformed into white light, becoming a portion of the format
ion’s power.
His expression having remained calm throughout all this, Yan Di said mildly, “Huang Guanglie, do not forget. It is I who leads this grand formation.”
Looking at Huang Guanglie, Yan Zhaoge’s smile turned cold, “We can slowly settle things between us next time. As you put it, focus diligently and obediently on dealing with the Flame Devils.”
Huang Guanglie gazed deeply at Yan Zhaoge for a moment, seemingly wanting to imprint his image into his very bones.
Old Man Mo and Song Wuliang had rather complex expressions on their faces. Old Man Mo looked slightly out of sorts while Song Wuliang had received quite an impact from the events that had just transpired, his expression having changed several times in succession.
His expression was slightly strange, “According to the words of you surnamed Huang, the people of the World beyond Worlds would not tolerate the Nine Underworlds and the Flame Devils rampaging unbridled across this Eight Extremities World. Things having fallen to an irreparable extent, there would be the possibility of them making a move?”
Huang Guanglie refused to say anything.
Song Wuliang’s mouth was dry, “First not mentioning how they might make a move, if they really did so, what then would be the meaning in all we are doing now, all the sacrifices we have made?”
Yan Zhaoge said mildly, “There is naturally meaning in them. The other side just does not want our world to be damaged due to the Nine Underworlds Evil Devils and the Flame Devils. However, they may not necessarily care at all about whoever dies during this time.”
“It is like I said. The raw is still inferior to the cooked. They might actually raise the Sacred Sun Clan up a bit, but this might not definitely be so for others.”
“The other side perhaps hopes to obtain some talents from our Eight Extremities World, accepting them as disciples and strengthening themselves. They also hope to be able to take in some experts of the Eight Extremities World with both strength and potential, breaking through the third level of the Martial Saint realm and joining them, boosting their strength.”
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