Chapter 466: Trump Card (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Chapter 466: Trump Card (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Facing the pressure from the foremost figure of the demonic path, Gui Mu Yin Ji's expression subtly changed. Her ghost-dove staff tapped once, and she let out an ancient, cackling laugh:
"This old one was merely curious, with no intention of questioning. . . Please forgive this Demon Monarch."
She sat back down as if nothing had happened, her thick skin drawing a slight sidelong glance from Fang Xi.
Gui Mu Yin Ji seemed to be voicing the doubts of the other Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. Once she sat down, all the other Nascent Soul demonic cultivators became much more well-behaved, listening to Tian Du Mojun's deployment of troops one by one. . .
These matters concerned their very lives and the interests of their sects, so they couldn't afford to be careless.
Even a single decision could potentially impact the lives of hundreds or thousands of their sect's disciples!
Fang Xi, meanwhile, let out a yawn.
He was a lone wolf anyway, unburdened by a sect. If the battle turned unfavorable, he could simply flee!
". . . Thus, the eastern battlefront will be entrusted to Fellow Daoist Nangong."
At this moment, Tian Du Mojun was discussing with Nangong Li: "Fellow Daoist's side will face immense pressure. This Venerable will assign Tian Long Zunzhe, Madam Miaoyun, and Kong Sang to you. . . Do any of you have any objections?"
"Hehe. . . With such favor from the Demon Monarch, this concubine can only fight with all her might. Fortunately, our sect has just cultivated eighteen Heavenly Concubines, who should be useful. . ."
Nangong Li chuckled alluringly, then cast a slightly provocative glance at Tian Long Zunzhe.
Tian Long Zunzhe's face twitched: "My Changchun Valley has cultivated a batch of mixed-blood Dragon Beast Dao Soldiers. Although they possess only a faint dragon might, they should be quite effective at deterring low-tier demon beasts. This time, all of them will be brought to the battlefield!"
Kong Sang Laomo's expression was grim, but he did not refuse: "My Seven Fiends Hall will also open a 'Demonic Cave' left by our ancestor, releasing a legion of Flying Zombies and several demonic artifacts. . ."
As he spoke, his heart was bleeding a little; the most formidable spiritual treasure of the Seven Fiends Hall was still in someone else's hands. . .
"Excellent!"
Tian Du Mojun's lips curved into a slight smile: "Please return to your Dongfu (Dongfu) and rest for a while. This Venerable will visit each of you shortly."
The numerous Nascent Soul cultivators expressed their understanding and rose to take their leave.
Currently, only the grand strategy was being discussed.
When it came to specific implementation steps, precautions had to be taken against demon race spies.
Fang Xi returned to the dongfu arranged by the Lishang Demon Palace, activated the restrictions, and sat cross-legged in silent chờ đợi (chờ đợi).
Several hours later, he raised an eyebrow and opened the door to his dongfu.
Tian Du Mojun slowly walked in: "Fellow Daoist Yun Jizi. . ."
Behind Tian Du Mojun followed two other Nascent Soul cultivators.
One wore a white robe, exuding an immortal aura and Daoist charm. The other wore a straw hat and rain cape, appearing gaunt and withered, like a fisherman. Both were at the early Nascent Soul stage, none other than the other two of the trio of wine and meat friends!
"Fellow Daoist Tian Du, and Senior Bai Yun Sou, Senior Diao Ao. . . Why have you two come? " Fang Xi rose to greet them, asking with a hint of curiosity.
Bai Yun Sou and Diao Ao Laoren exchanged glances, both offering wry smiles: "We are both rogue cultivators, without the backing of a sect, so we won't be presiding over large-scale cultivator battles. Instead, we are to form a small team with Fellow Daoist to delve deep. . . Over these past days, we two have jointly refined a 'Myriad Phenomena Plate' spiritual treasure, which should be capable of trapping several demon beasts of our cultivation stage. . ."
In reality, commanding large armies of sect cultivators, especially since both sides were typically within grand arrays with their protective spiritual barriers fully open, often resulted in minimal casualties initially.
And when one side was defeated, the Nascent Soul old monsters were often the first to flee, so the danger was not particularly great.
The truly dangerous tasks, however, were for the high-level cultivator teams who had to infiltrate behind enemy lines to destroy array nodes!
For example, the unfortunate Yun Jizi, as well as Bai Yun Sou and Diao Ao Laoren!
They all shared a common trait: they were all rogue cultivators, exceptionally skilled at evasive combat and preserving their lives, but when it came to commanding large armies of cultivators, well, that was another matter entirely. . .
Even if they possessed commanding ability, without a group of their own personnel to coordinate, it would be difficult to relay orders up and down the ranks and direct the cultivators in battle formations.
"It seems we will be working together, fellow Daoists, this time."
Fang Xi revealed a slight smile.
"Exactly. . . According to intelligence from our covert agents, one array node is located at 'Fengyue Mountain'. Here is the map!"
Tian Du Mojun tossed a jade slip to Fang Xi: "Your trio's mission is to infiltrate this location, destroy the array node. . . and implant this array plate!"
He took out a verdant green array plate, covered in intricate patterns that encircled several purple runes. The aura it exuded caused Fang Xi's eyes to narrow slightly: 'At least a four-stage, superior-grade array plate. . . '
'This array plate is inscribed with a 'reverse array' method. . . If, after destroying the array node, the demon race doesn't discover this item and hastily attempts to repair it, their losses will likely be even greater. . . '
...
Almost simultaneously.
Tianli Plain.
A towering ancient tree rose from the ground. Flocks of demon birds perched around it, chirping joyfully, occasionally feasting on fresh blood and flesh. . .At the base of the ancient tree was a massive tree hollow, large enough to contain a palace.
Within the tree hollow, there was also an ancient altar.
Upon the altar, a dark green demonic qi emanated an unusual glow, like a source of pure demonic energy continuously released to the surroundings.
Before the altar, a figure sat cross-legged.
This person had an ordinary appearance, dressed in a green robe, with a gentle demeanor.
"Elder Qing. . ."
A phoenix cry flashed outside, and a figure entered, none other than Feng Shisan!
He bowed respectfully to the green-robed person: "Scouts report. . . the Nascent Soul old monsters of the human race have gathered. It seems a great battle is about to commence any day now. Our side is already prepared; this time, we will ensure those human cultivators have no return!"
A bloodthirsty gleam flashed in Feng Shisan's eyes, then vanished.
"Oh? It seems you have arranged everything according to the array diagram, and the Myriad Demons Grand Array is also ready. . ."
Elder Qing opened his eyes, smiling slightly: "How is Elder Luan's side?"
"Elder Luan herself is being held back by Tian Xingzi, but she will dispatch Feng Qing to lead a team of high-level demon beasts as reinforcements!"
Feng Shisan replied.
"That is good. After all, the human race will certainly target the few array nodes of the conversion array. . . Our high-level demon cultivators are still somewhat insufficient."
Elder Qing stood up: "How are the other preparations? Especially the Heavenly Azure Cloud Vulture clan. This clan has been hidden by our side until now; they are our trump card."
"The Grand Elder of the Cloud Vulture clan has arrived. . ."
Feng Shisan said: "And they have dispatched the Seven Cloud Vulture Sons, all descendants with exceptionally pure bloodlines. When they join forces, they are capable of unleashing that great divine ability. . ."
He paused: "Furthermore, the Grand Elder of the Hui Gu clan, our final trump card, has also arrived and is waiting outside for an audience."
Elder Qing's expression changed slightly, then he smiled: "I didn't expect that merely sending you to collect some materials would yield three drops of the most difficult to acquire 'Nine Heavens Pure Water'. With such a divine item, this battle is not only guaranteed to be victorious, but we can also press our advantage and completely unify the Southern Desolate Cultivation World. . . Of the five major cultivation regions in the Human World, the central region is already devastated. The Southern Desolate Cultivation World accounts for a quarter. With such a great credit (gonglao), the various Venerables of the Demon World will surely bestow rewards in the future! Go and call the Hui Gu Grand Elder in!"
"Yes!"
Feng Shisan accepted the order and left. Before long, he led in an old man.
This demon cultivator was clad in a golden robe, his form withered and emaciated, possessing only early Nascent Soul cultivation. He even carried an aged, decaying scent, as if his lifespan was nearing its end.
"Gu Qiu. . . pays respects to Elder Qing!"
The old man, with his decaying aura, respectfully bowed: "My Hui Gu clan has been protected by the Heavenly Phoenix Clan for generations. Now that we can serve the Phoenix clan, we will not hesitate to die. . . The clan has already selected three 'Golden Cicada Children', ready to sacrifice themselves for the Phoenix clan at any time!"
The morning mushroom knows not the end of the month, the cicada knows not spring and autumn!
The Hui Gu clan is, in fact, the Golden Cicada clan!
This demon race is extremely peculiar. Even when cultivating to the four-stage Human Form realm, their lifespan is exceedingly short, not even comparable to that of human Nascent Soul cultivators.
However, within the Hui Gu clan, there is a secret art, or perhaps an innate divine ability!
It allows them to grow rapidly in a short period, their strength quickly ascending to its limit!
Of course, the more they achieve this, the closer their lifespan nears its end!
"Three Golden Cicada Children, that is enough. . . When they consume the 'Nine Heavens Pure Water' and perform the Golden Cicada secret art. . . they will become three four-stage, superior-grade demon cultivators."
Elder Qing slowly nodded: "Before, I ordered people to collect materials for various trump cards, but I didn't expect to acquire such a divine item. Although after performing the secret art, the Golden Cicada Children will only have a meager one or two years of lifespan left, it will be more than enough to endure this great battle."
He had previously instructed Feng Shisan to collect many rare spiritual items, and each of them was linked to a powerful trump card.
However, the more precious the spiritual item, the more powerful its effect, and the harder it was to find.
The Golden Cicada secret art of the Hui Gu clan rapidly depletes their own potential to achieve a brief, magnificent splendor, much like cicadas that hibernate for a long time only to fly for a few days or dozens of days. It is a path of extreme sublimation!
Of course, without a celestial spiritual item like'nine Heavens Pure Water' as fuel and an introduction (ynn zǐ), if the Hui Gu clan were to rashly perform the Golden Cicada secret art, they would only burn themselves alive!
"Haha, with three Golden Cicada Children making a move, Tian Du will surely die here this time!"
Feng Shisan laughed loudly, then expressed some regret: "If my Heavenly Phoenix Clan had sent more people before, our military strength wouldn't be so stretched thin. . ."
He had been suppressing this grievance for a long time.
Although the current Realm Descent channel could not accommodate Soul Transformation demon venerables, four-stage, superior-grade demon beasts could still pass through. Yet, there had been little support, causing constant resentment in this Heavenly Phoenix.
Elder Qing, however, sighed: "Even within the demon race, it's not a monolithic entity. The Horned Dragon clan and the Five Elements Lin Clan have always wanted to suppress us and covet the position of the demon beast imperial family. . . What's more, there are some troubles within this realm now. Powerful sects from the Human World have invaded and already slaughtered several small clans. We must leave enough manpower to guard our clan lands and respond to various situations. . . According to the mutual understanding between our sides, since the human Soul Transformation cultivators did not eradicate us, our demon race Venerables cannot rashly attack those human cultivators."
"Fortunately, we have finally seen a turning point," Feng Shisan's face showed a hint of joy: "This time, the human cultivators' Nascent Souls can be thoroughly devoured."
"Hmm. . . " Although Elder Qing was smiling, there was a hint of worry in his brows: "There are countless wondrous cultivation arts and secret techniques in the cultivation world. The Golden Cicada secret art of the Hui Gu clan is actually most sensitive to a certain secret art from the Human World. . . But there shouldn't be much of a problem. The Soul Transformation sect that possessed this secret art has been destroyed for a long time, and this secret art should have been lost as well. . ."
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