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Chapter 848: War on the Horizon

Chapter 848: War on the Horizon

“The final fragment of the All-Heavens Precious Mirror. . . ”

“It actually moved into the Central Yuan Domain! ! ”

Fang Xi's eyes flickered with a hint of excitement.

Since obtaining the All-Heavens Precious Mirror fragment from the Zizai Tianmo Wang, only one final gap remained on the bronze mirror.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted.

However, the aura of that fragment had previously always been within the Monster Race territory, making Fang Xi a little apprehensive.

Just as he had finally waited for his cultivation to improve, preparing to enter the Monster Race territory to kill monsters and seize the treasure, the Zizai Tianmo Wang had suddenly appeared.

He had originally planned to dispatch his External Avatar or Shinto Avatar into the Monster Race territory to attempt to retrieve the final fragment after resting for some time.

“The Central Yuan Domain. . . I also left a spatial coordinate there back then. ”

“No need to rush for so long like when dealing with the Demon Race. . . ”

Fang Xi muttered to himself, “Whoever possesses the ‘World Gate’ must be a high-ranking member of the Monster Race. They used to be stationed in the Monster Race territory, but now they've been transferred to the front lines. . . Clearly, the Monster Race is going all out this time. ”

He gazed in the direction of Tianyuan City, a hint of worry in his expression.

After a long while, he finally made up his mind: “No time to lose, I must immediately dispatch my External Avatar. . . ”

Otherwise, if he delayed until the war began, it would be truly perilous, and Fang Xi wouldn't even have time to hide.

“For that final fragment of the precious mirror, the External Avatar should take one more risk. ”

...

The Central Yuan Domain.

Tianyuan City.

This city was originally the premier strategic pass and transportation hub of the Central Yuan Domain.

From afar, streaks of colorful restrictions spread across the void, visibly stretching for hundreds of miles outside the city.

Gigantic mountain-rock puppets knelt on the ground, resembling clusters of stone forests.

Groups of cultivators regularly patrolled, while various flying boats, spirit ships, and war chariots moved back and forth with their escape lights, making the place seem like an impregnable hedgehog of bronze walls and iron barriers.

“The Nine Spirits Returning to Earth Sect’s three thousand six hundred ‘Wutu Puppets’ are already in position. . . ”

“Grandmaster Zhen Xuanzi and thirty-six formation grandmasters have all entered the core of the grand array. . . ”

“The three Divine Masters of the Divine Calculation Pavilion are also ready. . . they have already clashed with the enemy's diviners several times. ”

On top of Tianyuan City, Jin Gangzi still maintained his rosy-lipped, white-toothed young monk appearance, followed by two Void Amalgamation cultivators, as he inspected the city's defenses one by one and discussed various arrangements.

When the three Divine Masters of the Divine Calculation Pavilion were mentioned, Jin Gangzi expressed a hint of regret: “This time, it’s an all-out war with the Monster Race and alien alliance. Though the main army hasn't arrived, clashes have already begun in terms of heavenly secrets and intelligence. . . Although the three Divine Masters are all exceptionally gifted individuals, proficient in the art of divining heavenly secrets, they are still somewhat lacking. . . If Shen Suanzi were here, it would be much better. ”

Shen Suanzi was his close friend, and a late-stage Void Amalgamation cultivator, hailed as the Human Race’s foremost divination master.

If he were present, perhaps the position of the Human Race’s Fifth Son could have been decided sooner, without being delayed until now.

Fortunately, it is now said that the Mahayana cultivators above have also begun to express dissatisfaction, believing that this matter must be settled before the war begins?

“Heh heh. . . Could it be that Shen Suanzi divined a calamity and intentionally got trapped on Trapped Sky Island? ”

An old man’s voice rang out, and then the Five Elements Child, dressed in a multicolored feather robe, cheerfully arrived on the city wall. His words held no politeness, instead directly opposing Jin Gangzi: “I heard Jin Gangzi, that you forced yourself out of seclusion while still severely wounded, and now you’ve encountered a war of this magnitude. If Shen Suanzi were still here, perhaps he could protect you somewhat? ”

“Amitabha, Five Elements Child, you are not a Five Elements Avatar, but your true body has personally arrived. How could this junior monk be an exception? ”

Jin Gangzi clasped his hands together and smiled faintly, “As for whether my injuries have healed, you, Five Elements Child, will know soon enough. . . ”

The Five Elements Child looked at Jin Gangzi, a hint of apprehension in his expression.

After all, this person’s body cultivation had reached an unimaginable level.

Perhaps. . . his previous severe injuries were all feigned.

“With a formidable enemy before us, have you two had enough bickering? ”

Accompanying a cold, delicate shout, a demonic shadow also emerged, revealing a woman clad in black armor, with purple hair and black eyes, her aura like a ghost-netherworld moonflower.

Her cultivation was also at the peak of the Void Amalgamation stage, tendrils of true demonic qi swirling around her, making anyone who saw her change color.

“Daoist Friend Mo Yunzi. . . ”

Jin Gangzi chuckled, “How has the Demon Race responded? When will reinforcements arrive? Or will they directly attack critical Monster Race and alien territories to tie them down, alleviating pressure on us? ”

“Currently, I'm afraid it's all rather difficult. ”

Mo Yunzi shook her head, “Recently, several major incidents have occurred within the Demon Race. A major city was directly breached by the alien race. . . It is said that the alien race excels at ambushes, having hidden a seventh-stage existence within the city early on. Although the Void Amalgamation cultivator guarding the city discovered the anomaly and reported it quickly. . . The Wrathful Venerable Devil King, who was in charge of the matter, simply ignored it, resulting in heavy losses after the battle. . . ”

“The Wrathful Venerable Devil King. . . I heard this demon defeated the Zizai Tianmo Wang to take his place, which is truly hard to believe. ”

The Five Elements Child frowned.

As one of the Human Race Five Sons, he had also dealt with the Zizai Tianmo Wang and knew well that the latter’s demonic arts were astonishing, his treasures numerous, and his nature insidious and cunning.

To be so easily displaced was simply baffling.

“This is just a minor issue; what truly matters is what can affect the Demon Race's deployment! ”

Mo Yunzi said, “News has recently come from the Demon Race that the Zizai Tianmo Wang has fallen, and the perpetrator. . . is suspected to be a human Mahayana cultivator! ”

“Even the Wrathful Venerable Devil King was severely wounded. . . which has caused some delays in their progress. ”

“Why would a human Mahayana cultivator. . . go and kill the Zizai Tianmo Wang? ” Jin Gangzi asked in surprise, “This must be an imposter from an alien race! ”

Regardless of the truth, under the current grand alliance between the human and Demon Races, that perpetrator must definitely be an imposter from an alien race!

Seeing this, a hint of playful mockery appeared on Mo Yunzi's beautiful face.

Just as she was about to speak, a streak of azure light suddenly appeared above their heads, revealing a figure within.

Its stature was small, and its face tender, appearing like a child of merely nine years old.

This ‘child’ had two hair buns and carried a yellowish-brown cattail fan on its back that looked somewhat comical, appearing even larger than its body.

However, the three Human Race Five Sons present all saluted with utmost solemnity: “Senior Qing Xu! ”

This ‘Qing Xu Tong Zi’ was a reclusive Mahayana cultivator among the human race, rumored to have already survived four Mahayana Heavenly Tribulations!

In the previous battle, the Monster Race had rebelled, and three human Mahayana cultivators suffered severe injuries, making it difficult for them to recover to their peak state within a thousand years.

Therefore, this ‘Qing Xu Tong Zi’ only emerged from seclusion to preside over human affairs.

“Daoist Friend Meng, Daoist Friend Bu, and Daoist Friend Che have also arrived. . . ”

Qing Xu Tong Zi’s voice was very childlike: “Furthermore, this old man sent a message to inquire, and the one who made the move was indeed not a familiar human Daoist compatriot. . . After all, the Zizai Tianmo Wang is no longer one of the Six Demon Kings, so his death is his death. . . The war is what truly matters now. ”

“We respectfully obey Senior’s command. ” The three peak Void Amalgamation cultivators nodded repeatedly.

Then, Jin Gangzi asked, “Senior, have you confirmed the locations of the Monster Race True Spirits and the alien Mahayana cultivators? ”

“That old Phoenix, and Xuanwu, are both on the opposite side. . . ”

Qing Xu Tong Zi’s expression turned somewhat grim: “The three Di family brothers are not present, but among the alien race, there is still an old Mahayana un-killable. . . who might have already passed five, or even six, lightning tribulations! ”

Among Mahayana cultivators, while strength is not strictly divided by the number of tribulations, those who can survive more heavenly tribulations are naturally more powerful and possess richer foundations.

“Three Mahayanas. . . ”

Jin Gangzi and the other two's expressions subtly changed.

Among Mahayana cultivators, those below three tribulations are generally more active.

For example, the three, Che, Meng, and Bu, along with the Demon Ancestors like Qing Mian and Blood Dragon from the Demon Race, are all at this realm.

Mahayanas of four to six tribulations rarely appear in the world.

Qing Xu Tong Zi himself is a four-tribulation Mahayana, having cultivated for over fifty thousand years, truly a living fossil of the human race.

As for the mighty beings of seven or eight tribulations?

They are truly only waiting to pass their tribulations and ascend to become immortal. . . They no longer care at all about things like the Earthly Immortal World's struggle for supremacy, or the rise and fall of various races.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yunzi's heart stirred as well:

‘The two True Spirits of the Monster Race, Phoenix and Xuanwu, are enough to hold back the three Mahayanas who are not in optimal condition. . . ’

‘Among the alien race, there is actually a five-tribulation, or even possibly six-tribulation Mahayana! Even Senior Qing Xu is at a disadvantage. . . This battle will truly be difficult. ’

If the three Mahayanas, Bu and his companions, had not been severely injured, their combined strength would have been enough to suppress Phoenix and Xuanwu.

They could even support Qing Xu Tong Zi, slightly tipping the scales in their favor.

But now, they were at a disadvantage.

“You need not worry; we only need to hold our ground. . . With the help of the formations, even if the Mahayana combat power on the opposing side is superior to ours, it will be difficult to truly determine a victor in a short period. ”

Qing Xu Tong Zi said nonchalantly, “The key to this battle lies in. . . ”

As he offered a few pointers, expressions of sudden realization and wild delight appeared on the faces of the Five Elements Child and Mo Yunzi. . .

...

Hundreds of thousands of miles outside Tianyuan City.

A valley.

Dong Qiu Zi shook the bamboo basket on his back, and a large number of puppets dropped down, forming an army that surrounded and slaughtered two Return to Void Monster Race beings in the center.

All around them were Divine Transformation cultivators wearing armor covered in various runic imprints, holding formation flags and ready to assist.

Wang Lingying and Li Rulin held a large flag, waving it vigorously, causing a vast expanse of dark spiritual light to flicker in the void.

“Senior Dong Qiu Zi is a grand Return to Void cultivator, and moreover, he wields Dragon-Phoenix puppets, making him unparalleled beneath the Void Amalgamation stage. . . ”

Wang Lingying seemed to sigh with emotion, yet also seemed to offer comfort.

Li Rulin nodded, his face as calm as still water.

Ever since Fang Xi and Shi Xianzi both became trapped on Trapped Sky Island, although the Wang family members had panicked for a while, they had not scattered like monkeys from a fallen tree.

After all, Return to Void cultivators have long lifespans, and the Wang Family Ancestor was only trapped, not dead.

Coupled with the care of Immortal Maiden Chen, the Wang family members actually enjoyed a period of ease.

However, good times don't last long.

With the Four Races War raging, even Moonlight Immortal City had to accept the Starry Sky Sect's decree, continuously dispatching high-level cultivators to the battlefield.

This time, the Supreme Elder of the Starry Sky Sect, ‘Zhai Xingzi’, personally led the team, bringing most of Moonlight Immortal City's Return to Void cultivators.

As Divine Transformation cultivators, Wang Lingying and Li Rulin were also crucial forces, naturally unable to be exempted.

At this moment, from within the puppet army formation, a clear and melodious sound of dragons and phoenixes intertwining rang out.

“It’s done! ”

Wang Lingying and Li Rulin exchanged glances, a hint of joy appearing on their faces.