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Chapter 149: Blood Demon, Prison Demon, Insect Demon (Seeking Subscriptions)
Swish! Swish!
Almost instantly, all the Heaven Ranking experts in the meeting hall shifted their gazes to the source of this cold and indifferent voice.
"It's Senior Wanliu speaking!"
"Not in the Corporeal Realm?"
"There's still hope!" The discussions of many Heaven Ranking experts inside the hall echoed, filled with excitement.
Just now, they heard Sang Gu's narration.
They witnessed horrifying scenes in the projections.
In the end, when King Qionghai, a Profundity Ninth Layer, personally stated that the terrifying four-winged black-scaled exotic beast was in the Corporeal Realm, despair filled the hearts of all Heaven Ranking experts.
A Corporeal Realm demonic beast leading numerous Profundity Realm demonic beasts, along with a large number of ordinary demonic beasts.
Most importantly, there was the unfathomable Demon Abyss.
In the face of such a catastrophe, how could the cultivation world of Middle Earth resist?
"Not in the Corporeal Realm?" King Qionghai looked at Wu Yuan in astonishment.
In his understanding, if the physical body had reached such a level, it could only be a Corporeal Realm powerhouse; what else could it be?
"Please let Senior Wanliu explain." King Qionghai said in a low voice while communicating with Wu Yuan in his mind, asking about the situation.
Wu Yuan could only send a message to him, saying, 'Be patient.'
"All fellow Daoists, be quiet." Emperor Dongfan's voice resonated like a bell, echoing in the meeting hall.
In an instant, the discussions subsided.
All eyes were focused on Wu Yuan.
"Senior Wanliu." Emperor Dongfan walked up to Wu Yuan, extremely sincere. "I hope Senior Wanliu can offer some guidance."
"Alright, I am also unwilling to let Middle Earth face a great calamity. I will share what I know." Wu Yuan, shrouded in a black robe, stood up slowly. "Fellow Daoists, lend me your ears."
"Emperor Dongfan, please grant me the authority of the Divine Illusion Realm." The black-robed figure instructed Emperor Dongfan.
"Understood." Emperor Dongfan promptly responded.
All Heaven Ranking experts sat down, eagerly anticipating.
Wu Yuan walked to the center of the hall, feeling the anxious and fervent gazes. In his heart, he sighed.
In reality, he had never expected that such a terrifying disaster would occur in Middle Earth.
"Firstly, I want to tell everyone."
Wu Yuan spoke slowly, "If you ignore this disaster and calculate based on the existing information and intelligence, it will take about ten years for it to surge out of Huangzhou."
"At most fifty years, the entire Middle Earth continent will be destroyed by the massive horde of demonic beasts pouring out of the Demon Abyss. No living beings, no plants, and even all the creatures in the surrounding seas of Middle Earth will undoubtedly perish!"
"All dead!"
"Not a single one left!" Wu Yuan declared each word.
Each word he uttered struck heavily at the hearts of everyone.
A silence fell.
Complete destruction? Many Heaven Ranking experts felt a sinking in their hearts.
In reality, for some Heaven Ranking experts whose lairs were far from Huangzhou, like King Qionghai and King Beibei, there might be doubts in their hearts.
In their view, although this disaster was significant, it was still thousands of miles away. There might not be any consequences for them.
For instance, the South Sea, vast and immense, separated by tens of thousands of miles from Huangzhou and with endless seas as a barrier, was located near Xinzhou.
To them, at such a distant distance, even if it was indeed a Corporeal Realm demonic beast, hiding away should keep them safe.
However, according to Wu Yuan's words now, the entire Middle Earth continent, and even the vast seas in all directions of the continent, would be wiped out within fifty years.
"All living beings will die?"
"This is not only a catastrophe for Middle Earth. If left unchecked, it will eventually spread to the entire world and even lead to the destruction of the entire Xia Mountain world," Wu Yuan said. "I don't know if you understand the concept of the Xia Mountain world."
Xia Mountain world?
Many Heaven Ranking experts looked puzzled, but a few remained calm.
Apparently, in the cultivation world of Middle Earth, with numerous forces and numerous immortal heritage sites, after thousands of years of civilization revival, they were not completely ignorant of the concept of the Xia Mountain world.
"Fellow Daoists, you should all understand that Qi Sea, Golden Core, and Violet Mansion are the paths for Qi Cultivators! As for Body Refiners, they traverse the Profundity, Corporeal, and Mountain and River realms! Regardless of the cultivation path, it requires us to progress step by step," Wu Yuan's gaze swept over the Heaven Ranking experts, his voice low but forceful. "However, in the vast cosmos, among numerous worlds, the Xia Mountain world is just one of them."
A wave of shock!
Many Heaven Ranking experts showed astonishment, including Wanxing Daoren, Dongfan Emperor, and others. They were shocked.
Perhaps they knew about the Xia Mountain world and that Middle Earth was just a corner of it.
But the countless worlds in the endless space?
Not many knew about them!
After all, for those in the Qi Sea and Profundity realms, the Xia Mountain world was already extremely vast.
"In many worlds, there are not only numerous cultivators, but also many special life forms," Wu Yuan continued. "Some life forms cannot be classified by conventional cultivation levels. The friends in Huangzhou gave them a good name—calling them 'Demon Abyss.'"
"At the source of the Demon Abyss, there is indeed a demon! An awakened and rapidly growing 'Insect Demon'!" Wu Yuan said slowly.
Insect Demon?
Demon?
Many Heaven Ranking experts showed surprise.
"Demon is a very special life form with many forms. One type is 'Blood Demon,' born from the legendary Blood Sea. It is a widely circulated cultivation method in many worlds, known as the Blood Demon Dao, originating from human cultivators who trace their roots to Blood Demons."
"Another type is 'Prison Demon,' born from the ancient abyss and hell, as legends say." Wu Yuan waved his hand, and countless light points converged to form a screen.
On the screen, many words appeared.
"In the Prison Demon category, there is the 'Bewitching Demon' skilled in soul attacks and seduction, the 'Spirit Demon' skilled in Qi cultivation, and the 'War Demon' skilled in body refinement," Wu Yuan explained. "The Insect Demon, fundamentally speaking, is a type of Bewitching Demon. Its spiritual power is extremely powerful but can barely be classified as a War Demon, combining various characteristics."
"It is powerful, evil, bloodthirsty!"
"What appeared in Huangzhou should be a newly born 'Insect Demon.'"
"But it has passed the most dangerous incubation period and entered the juvenile stage, and its strength will grow rapidly."
"For a cultivator in the Violet Mansion realm, they can easily suppress it," Wu Yuan's voice was cold. "But for the weak strength of Middle Earth, too weak, without even a Golden Core realm cultivator, this is a disastrous calamity!"
Prison Demon? Insect Demon?
This news shook everyone's hearts.
A juvenile Insect Demon?
For some Heaven Ranking experts who practiced alone and didn't have good inheritances, the topics discussed by Wu Yuan opened a new door for them.
"An Insect Demon? Just one Insect Demon? But why are there so many demonic beasts? Aren't they the Prison Demons mentioned by Senior Wanliu?"
"Soul attacks?"
"The Insect Demon is the four-winged black-scaled exotic beast?" Many Heaven Ranking experts discussed one after another.
"Quiet." Wanxing Daoren suddenly spoke.
The entire conference hall quickly quieted down.
Before Emperor Jinquan arrived, Wanxing Daoren's prestige was very high.
"Senior Wanliu."
Wanxing Daoren respectfully said, "Senior knows a lot. I hope Senior can guide us on how the Insect Demon will harm Middle Earth. If we want to kill this Insect Demon, how should we go about it? Is there hope of victory?"
All Heaven Ranking experts looked at Wu Yuan.
This was what they were truly concerned about.
How to deal with the Insect Demon?
Was there hope of winning?
"Insect Demons are divided into the incubation period, juvenile period, and adult period," Wu Yuan said solemnly. "Insect Demons represent extreme strength and extreme weakness."
"Extreme strength is because its spiritual power is extremely powerful, and its reproductive ability is extremely strong. It is like a queen bee or ant queen, able to continuously give birth to a large number of 'demon soldiers.' These demon soldiers all contain a trace of its spiritual power, guarding the demon land where the Insect Demon resides."
"Just now, the demonic beasts shown in friend Sanggu's light screen are essentially demon soldiers."
"Extreme weakness is because the 'juvenile period' Insect Demon's actual combat power is extremely weak. Even if it can nurture demonic soldiers at the level of Mountain and River Realm, a Golden Core realm can kill its true body!"
"If the Insect Demon's true body dies, all the demon soldiers die." Wu Yuan said seriously.
Many Heaven Ranking experts brightened up.
Demonic soldiers of the Mountain and River Realm?
Judging from the light screen just now, although those demon soldiers were powerful, most of them were only at the Profound Unity Realm, not considered too strong.
Based on this inference.
It was probably the case that any Heaven Ranking expert could kill the true form of this Insect Demon.
"Yes, you're right in your thinking. The true form of the Insect Demon is indeed weak. Now, any Qi Sea Realm with a spell can easily kill it." Wu Yuan shook his head. "However, we understand, and the Insect Demon understands as well."
"In its cave, it probably has already bred a large number of demon soldiers to guard."
"Like those dozens of meters tall black-scaled exotic beasts that can't fly, they are all juvenile demon soldiers, all below the Profound Unity Realm." Wu Yuan said, "Only those who reach the Profound Unity Realm are true demon soldiers."
"Demon soldiers have immense strength, endless vitality, similar to Body Refiners."
"However, compared to real Body Refiners, demon soldiers only contain a trace of the Insect Demon's spiritual power, have very low intelligence, mostly driven by bloodthirsty instincts, cannot reproduce, and their combat skills are very rough, unable to cultivate source techniques, and unable to use magical treasures."
"So, I said that the most powerful demon soldier just now is not in the Corporeal Realm." Wu Yuan said.
Many Heaven Ranking experts breathed a sigh of relief.
If those demon soldiers.
Could rival real cultivators, that would be too incredible.
How many Heaven Ranking experts were there in Middle Earth?
And the demon soldiers? They were directly bred by the Insect Demon.
Speaking of it, it might just be an Insect Demon.
But in reality, it's like a vast kingdom of demonic soldiers.
"However, just estimating from its size, that most powerful demonic soldier, in terms of strength, should have reached the First or Second Layer of the Spirit Body Realm." Wu Yuan poured another bucket of cold water on everyone. "Demonic soldiers, one type is directly bred by the Insect Demon."
"The more powerful the demonic soldier, the more difficult and slower it is for the Insect Demon to breed."
"The possibility of this Insect Demon directly breeding Spirit Body Realm demonic soldiers is very low." Wu Yuan said solemnly.
"The second type is that demonic soldiers directly devour their own kind! The more they eat, the stronger they naturally become. Countless weak demonic soldiers can only give birth to a powerful demonic soldier after devouring many of their kind."
"You all better pray."
"Only this one Spirit Body Realm demonic soldier." Wu Yuan shook his head. "If there are three or four, the difficulty of strangling the Insect Demon will increase."
All Heaven Ranking experts looked at each other.
A demonic soldier of the First or Second Layer of the Spirit Body Realm.
A joint attack by the entire Middle Earth cultivation world would still have some assurance.
But a few more?
"Senior Wanliu, can we negotiate with the Insect Demon?" someone suddenly spoke. "Can't we coexist peacefully?"
"Naive!" Wu Yuan directly shook his head. "For the Insect Demon to grow, to breed demonic soldiers, if it relies solely on slowly absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, how long would that take? Thousands of years wouldn't be enough! The fastest way for it to grow is to directly devour large numbers of lives, be it plants or animals, or even the bodies of cultivators, etc."
"All living matter, the Insect Demon can devour and digest with its own demonic land."
"The more it devours, the faster it grows."
"According to the intelligence I know, what is a demon? Slaughter! Slaughter! More slaughter! From the first day a demon is born, its instinct is to slaughter."
"All the way to growth, when it reaches the 'adult period,' it will end this frenzied devouring and slaughtering."
"And by then, countless demonic soldiers under an Insect Demon will flood one world, even swallowing and annihilating all life in that world is quite normal," Wu Yuan said.
"Don't think about escaping!"
"Now, this Insect Demon can already cultivate Spirit Body Realm demonic soldiers."
"No matter how it cultivated them."
"This is enough to show its astonishing growth rate. The Insect Demon's growth will only get faster and faster."
"Even if you escape from Middle Earth to New State."
"In fifty years, the demonic army will engulf Middle Earth, at most a few hundred years, the entire Xia Mountain world will be occupied by it," Wu Yuan said coldly. "Sky, land, sea, all regions will be swept by its demonic soldiers."
"At that time, even if it's the Spirit Core Realm or the Mountain and River Realm, under the siege of countless demonic soldiers, there is only the path of falling."
Inside the conference hall.
All Heaven Ranking experts were shocked.
What Wu Yuan described was a scene of despair!
The entire world was about to be completely destroyed?
"Ah!" Wu Yuan also sighed in his heart.
These pieces of information.
These are just a small part mentioned in the eight Immortal Scrolls, and the descriptions are not very clear, just mentioned in passing.
Perhaps, even the Realm Lords didn't expect that the Insect Demon would appear in the Xia Mountain world.
Among the Demonic Lords, the Insect Demon is an extremely rare type, even in the Qingling Grand Boundary, it is incredibly rare.
But in any case.
The Insect Demon has indeed appeared.
"I spoke to these Heaven Ranking experts, but isn't it also speaking to myself?" Wu Yuan sighed in his heart.
He, facing the Insect Demon, also had no certainty!
After all.
It is destined to grow into a terrifying existence surpassing the Spirit Core Realm within a few hundred years.
"Senior Wanliu, we now know the origin of this Insect Demon," said the East Pangu Emperor. "But how should we deal with it?"
"Senior has a deep understanding of this Insect Demon, and there must be a way to save Middle Earth. I hope Senior will save Middle Earth," the East Pangu Emperor respectfully said.
"I hope Senior will guide us and save Middle Earth," Wanxing Daoist, who had been sitting, also stood up, respectfully saying.
"I hope Senior will guide us..." The King of the Far North stood up.
"I hope Senior will guide us..." Niu Hao also stood up.
"I hope..." In the blink of an eye.
In the entire conference hall, almost all Heaven Ranking experts stood up.
All respectfully saluting the black-robed figure in the center.
A moment of silence.
Perhaps, these Heaven Ranking experts each have grievances and conflicts, but at this moment, facing this overwhelming disaster, they put aside their mutual grievances and stubbornness.
Feeling the hot gazes from all around.
"To strangle the Insect Demon is extremely difficult, and the hope is very slim," Wu Yuan slowly spoke, his voice low. "To achieve this slim hope, there are three prerequisites."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 150: I Am Also Wu Yuan of Middle Earth
A slim hope.
Four simple words made all Heaven Ranking experts sink in their hearts, but ultimately, hope still lingered, not entirely extinguished.
"Senior Wanliu, please continue," said the East Pangu Emperor with a low voice.
"Senior."
"No matter how great the cost, no matter what you ask us to do, as long as we still have hope, we must strive for it," Wanxing Daoist said slowly.
Many Heaven Ranking experts had the same determined gaze.
"If we want to kill the Insect Demon."
"First, it is time," Wu Yuan slowly began, "we cannot give it more time to grow. In terms of growth speed, not many cultivators can match it. Therefore, we must be fast! We must strangle it as quickly as possible."
All Heaven Ranking experts listened attentively.
"Second, it is unity."
"I know that Middle Earth is divided into many forces. In fact, the existence of so many forces in this small Middle Earth seems ridiculous to me," Wu Yuan shook his head. "But, being divided into many forces means you will have grievances with each other."
"However, in the face of this great disaster, you must unite, set aside past grievances, join forces, and advance and retreat together."
"Only then is there a slim hope to kill the Insect Demon."
"If you still have ulterior motives, still want to hide, it's doomed to perish," Wu Yuan said slowly.
Many Heaven Ranking experts fell into contemplation.
Grievances? Indeed!
Various forces have grievances and conflicts with each other. For example, the Great Jin Empire has been at war with various regions for hundreds of years; how could there not be accumulated grievances?
Similarly, there are conflicts between human cultivators and many celestial demons.
There are also not small grievances.
"Third, it is not afraid of sacrifice, be prepared to die," Wu Yuan calmly said. "To compete in consumption is not enough against the Insect Demon. Although there seem to be few Demonic Beasts of the Profound Unity Realm under the Insect Demon's command, how can we know how many are in the demonic lair?"
"How can we know its gestation speed?"
"For you Heaven Ranking experts, it's not easy for one to die, let alone give birth to another one."
"Therefore, we can only concentrate our forces, rush into the demonic lair, and desperately kill the Insect Demon's main body to have a slim chance of survival," Wu Yuan's gaze swept over each Heaven Ranking expert. "Similarly, the closer you get to the Insect Demon, the more insane it will become."
"In other words, in this battle, those who charge forward have a staggeringly high probability of falling."
Seize the time! Unite!
Not afraid of sacrifice!
These three points, simple to say, but how difficult to achieve? Humans are selfish, and human nature is complex.
Everyone knows that a great disaster is imminent.
But who is willing to be the first to stick their neck out?
In the conference hall, there was silence, and all Heaven Ranking experts fell into contemplation.
Wu Yuan also remained silent, pondering the same.
Suddenly.
A voice rang out, "Senior Wanliu, in the battle against the Insect Demon, if it comes to the final decisive battle, let me take the lead."
"Hehe, my old bones won't last much longer."
Everyone couldn't help but look.
Surprisingly, it was Wanxing Daoist!
He wore a black robe and had a calm expression.
"Wanxing." Wu Yuan looked slightly surprised at Wanxing Daoist. He didn't expect that the first one to come forward would be him.
"Senior Brother," Liu Junxing couldn't help but speak.
"Shut up," Wanxing Daoist frowned. In the face of Liu Junxing, his inherent dominance emerged.
Liu Junxing helplessly fell silent.
"Fellow Daoists," Wanxing Daoist's gaze swept across many Heaven Rankings, "According to Senior Wanliu's words, if we, these Heaven Ranking experts, escape from Middle Earth, even to the distant New Zhou or dare to venture into the 'Soulless Realm,' we might survive, even completely survive."
"But!"
"This is Middle Earth."
"It's our homeland, carrying our memories."
"Since the King of War established the Thirteen Provinces, for more than three thousand years, from generation to generation, we Heaven Ranking experts emerged as the pinnacle powerhouses among countless inhabitants of Middle Earth."
"In the face of such a great disaster."
"If we all flee, just to survive?" Wanxing Daoist shook his head gently. "Then, who will rely on the billions of creatures in Middle Earth?"
"I am near my end. If I wish, I can survive until my natural lifespan ends, but for what in this life of cultivation, this longevity of over four hundred years, why?"
"Cultivation is not just for longevity but for no regrets!"
"Man is bound to die. Even if we ultimately lose this battle, lose to this so-called Insect Demon, I only seek no regrets." Wanxing Daoist, with an imposing and handsome demeanor, finally looked towards Wu Yuan with a calm gaze.
Everyone was shocked by Wanxing Daoist.
Wu Yuan also paused, looking at Wanxing Daoist.
He felt that, in the past, he seemed to have misunderstood this Heaven Ranking expert who had shaken the world for hundreds of years.
To have such high prestige!
To make various major forces secretly regard him as their leader, Wanxing Daoist relied on more than just martial strength.
Similarly, Wanxing's words made Wu Yuan reflect deeply.
"Wanxing!"
"If it comes to the final battle, I'll accompany you," another hearty voice laughed, "We've known each other for two hundred years. How can I forget you at a critical moment?"
Everyone couldn't help but look.
It was the East Pangu Emperor!
Leader of the Martial Ancestor.
Wanxing Daoist couldn't help but smile. They had known each other for hundreds of years, manipulating the situation in Middle Earth and jointly resisting the Jin Emperor.
When faced with such a threat.
Both were willing to join forces to fight the enemy when the time came.
Facing this scene.
Wu Yuan, Fang Xia, King Qionghai, and even many Heaven Ranking experts all felt a sense of admiration.
"Two fellow Daoists, no need to be in such a hurry!"
Wu Yuan slowly said, "It's not urgent at this moment. Next, I will present more detailed information about the 'Insect Demon' that I know."
"Please read it, and then we can discuss countermeasures."
"See how to deal with this impending disaster." Wu Yuan waved his hand, and immediately, more text appeared on the side screen.
Just now, Wu Yuan had obtained extremely high permissions from the Middle Earth Immortal Palace.
Wanxing Daoist, the East Pangu Emperor, and other Heaven Ranking experts all began to read the changing texts on the screen in detail, recording them one by one.
"Those Demonic Beasts, are they equivalent to the 'incarnations' of the Insect Demon?"
"If we kill the Demonic Beasts, will the Insect Demon be aware of it?"
"Demonic soldiers are different from cultivators; they have energy cores inside them, and these energy cores are equivalent to high-quality 'Source Stones'?"
"The Insect Demon seems to have no cultivation bottleneck..." Many Heaven Ranking experts discussed with each other, and the detailed information about the Insect Demon left them in shock.
These pieces of information had both good and bad aspects.
Soon, they all went through it.
"Fellow Daoists, in war, knowing oneself and knowing the enemy is the key to victory. Senior Wanliu has already told us detailed information about the Insect Demon," said the East Pangu Emperor in a deep voice. "Next, each of us should think about ways to deal with the Insect Demon."
"Three hours later, we'll make the final decision."
Inside the conference hall, many Heaven Ranking experts were contemplating and discussing.
At the same time, some Heaven Ranking experts gradually left the Middle Earth Immortal Palace. After all, not every Heaven Ranking expert attended this meeting.
For example, Jin Ji's consciousness left the Middle Earth Immortal Palace, apparently going to find Emperor Jin!
...
"Senior Wanliu."
"Friend Fang Xia." The East Pangu Emperor and Wanxing Daoist had joined forces to find Wu Yuan and Fang Xia, and an invisible barrier appeared.
Others couldn't hear their conversation.
"You may speak," said Wu Yuan.
"I would like to ask Senior Wanliu, can you help Middle Earth overcome this great calamity?" Wanxing Daoist asked in a low voice.
The East Pangu Emperor looked at Wu Yuan with eager eyes.
"No," Wu Yuan shook his head.
The East Pangu Emperor and Wanxing Daoist exchanged glances. Even though they had expected it, there was still a hint of disappointment.
"You should understand that I returned to Middle Earth by risking my life to cross the 'Soulless Realm' with Fang Xia," Wu Yuan said calmly. "I am willing to help Fang Xia, but it does not mean I am willing to risk my life."
"Just like the last time when the Great Jin attacked Hengyun Sect, I also didn't intervene directly," Wu Yuan said lightly. "Although the danger of the Insect Demon is great, for me, the threat several decades or centuries later has no meaning."
"Middle Earth is your homeland, not mine."
Intervene?
As a Senior Wanliu, Wu Yuan couldn't intervene.
"Senior, we may have asked too much, and we hope Senior can understand," Wanxing Daoist said in a low voice. "We are very grateful for the information Senior provided about the 'Insect Demon.'"
"Thank you, Senior," the East Pangu Emperor also said.
"No need to thank me. Perhaps you still harbor some resentment in your hearts," Wu Yuan said lightly. "However, in this battle, although I won't take action, I can't stop my disciple Wu Yuan."
"Wu Yuan?" The East Pangu Emperor was puzzled.
"Is he the young genius from Hengyun Sect?" Wanxing Daoist was surprised. "Didn't he just become a master not long ago?"
"Hehe," Wu Yuan smiled indifferently. "He has already become a Body Refinement Master. Although his strength is not strong enough, he can still contribute."
"He is a citizen of Middle Earth. If he wants to participate in the battle, I can't stop him. I hope that when the real battle comes, you two can take care of him."
Wanxing Daoist was extremely shocked, almost losing his voice, "A Body Refinement Master at twenty-one?!"
Now, it was the East Pangu Emperor's turn to be shocked.
A twenty-one-year-old Heaven Ranking expert? Good heavens!
"Two Daoist friends, Wu Yuan has always had exceptional talent. Over these years, under the guidance of Senior Wanliu and taking many treasures, he has become a Body Refinement Master, which is quite normal," Fang Xia smiled beside them.
"With Senior Wanliu as his teacher, it's still normal," Wanxing Daoist sighed. "However, it's still shocking!"
"This Wu Yuan truly possesses extraordinary talent."
"It's just a pity."
Wanxing Daoist seemed full of regret. "There wasn't enough time for him to grow."
If not for this impending catastrophe, Wanxing Daoist and the East Pangu Emperor might not be willing to witness the rise of some peerless geniuses. But facing the great calamity now, they naturally considered the bigger picture.
...
After talking with Wanxing Daoist and the East Pangu Emperor, Wu Yuan and Fang Xia successively left the Middle Earth Immortal Palace and arrived above Yuntai.
Bu Yu and Huan Jian were still in the secret chamber underground.
"Young Master, is it appropriate for you to reveal your true identity now?" Fang Xia couldn't help but ask.
"When you just returned, concealing it was because I had no means of self-preservation," Wu Yuan smiled slightly. "But now?"
"I have reached the Triple Void Transformation."
"Plus, with the treasures you refined and practicing many techniques," Wu Yuan said calmly, "looking at Middle Earth, there is no one I fear. What else should I worry about?"
"Moreover!"
"Sooner or later, it will be exposed."
"You've seen the information about the Insect Demon. In this battle, can we avoid it?" Wu Yuan shook his head slightly, pointing to the bustling and endless Yuntai Prefecture in the distance. "Just as Wanxing Daoist said."
"If we retreat."
"All the lives in Middle Earth will die!"
"Old Fang, tell me, can we retreat?" Wu Yuan looked at Fang Xia with clear eyes.
Fang Xia fell silent.
Then suddenly, Fang Xia revealed a smile. "Young Master, since you have made up your mind to participate in this battle, Old Fang naturally won't decline."
"If we're going to die, I, Old Fang, will die at the forefront!"
The two smiled at each other.
"Old Fang, you are skilled in many ways. Think about it. Do you have any ways to survive this great calamity?" Wu Yuan asked.
"Yes!" Fang Xia said without hesitation.
"Tell me," Wu Yuan's eyes lit up.
"Dingwu Realm," Fang Xia said solemnly. "If you want to find a way to completely solve the Insect Demon on Middle Earth, only a Realm Master can do it."
"Dingwu Realm?" Wu Yuan murmured to himself, his eyes becoming determined. "Alright, Old Fang, think of other ways. I won't waste time. I'll go directly to Dingwu Realm."
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan's figure moved like a stream of light, rushing towards the direction of Chuzhou.
"Wu Yuan!"
Fang Xia watched as Wu Yuan departed, his smile gradually fading. He murmured, "Being chosen by the Realm Master, there must be a reason. Perhaps, in the future, you will truly deserve to be addressed as 'Young Master' by me, Fang Xia."
...
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan swiftly ran across the land, moving at an astonishing speed of more than ten li per second.
He raced towards the direction of Chuzhou.
In recent years, Wu Yuan's comprehension of the mysteries of the earth had reached a high level. Although he had not yet reached the 'Realm State,' he had far surpassed his past abilities.
At least, Wu Yuan could now traverse the land at such an astonishing speed without causing a disturbance in the air.
Along the way, leaping over mountains and crossing rivers, Wu Yuan's gaze encompassed a vibrant and lively scenery.
"The Insect Demon is not a beast; it's a demon!"
"It's the most terrifying type among the Prison Demons, and wherever it goes, it becomes a realm of despair!" Wu Yuan observed everything and his determination grew.
"In this battle, perhaps I could escape."
"In several decades, I might reach the Spiritual Body Realm. By then, I may have more ways to escape or even leave Middle Earth directly."
"Even if the Insect Demon were to submerge the entire Xia Mountain, it would take at least hundreds of years."
"I, completely have hope of avoiding this great disaster."
"But, if I retreat today and let the Insect Demon turn everything in Middle Earth into nothingness, will I regret it in the future?" Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.
He thought of his mother, sister, the Wu clan, old friends like Gao Yu, Zhao Baifan, Wu Sheng, Luo He, and others. These were all people and events worth remembering in his life.
He thought of the thousands of miles of rivers and mountains he had traveled through in Jiangzhou.
"I am Wu Yuan from the Blue Star!"
"But, I am also Wu Yuan from Middle Earth." Wu Yuan's eyes revealed a trace of determination, and he ran even faster.
Tens of thousands of miles.
For Wu Yuan, it wasn't too far.
...
As Wu Yuan rushed towards Dingwu Realm at full speed, many top experts from various forces in the world were also discussing.
In the Sacred State, within the forbidden area of the Great Jin Empire's royal family.
In a deep cave.
"Father, according to what Wanliu said, if we can't stop the Insect Demon, it will be a catastrophic disaster." Jin Ji spoke softly. "Just now, the East Pangu Emperor and Wanxing Daoist came to inquire whether you can leave seclusion and join forces for a battle?"
A black serpent, hundreds of meters long, coiled nearby.
"Insect Demon? How could there be demons in my Middle Earth?" The shadow in purple robe sat on a jade platform, equally shocked. "I can't believe it."
He couldn't believe it.
"Master, I'm equally surprised with Jin Ji, but it's confirmed," the Black Snake King said in a low voice. "The fall of the God of Desolation is true."
The shadow in the purple robe fell into silence, lost in thought.
After a while.
"Master, are you going to leave seclusion?" The Black Snake King asked cautiously.
"No!"
The shadow in the purple robe shook his head slowly, his face stern. "I am at a critical moment in my breakthrough. Once I break through, I can control the entire Mirror of Treasures. If I leave seclusion, all my previous efforts will be in vain."
"I can't leave seclusion. Even if I join forces with Wanxing and others, killing the Insect Demon is a very slim hope," the shadow in purple robe said.
Jin Ji and the black serpent listened attentively.
"In this battle, even if the entire cultivation world in Middle Earth unites, the chances of winning are probably less than thirty percent," the shadow in purple robe shook his head. "Since it's difficult to win, we must plan for a failed escape."
"Father, do you have a way to escape?" Jin Ji couldn't help asking. "Is it to venture into the Spiritless Realm?"
"Spiritless Realm? It's a life-and-death situation. It's better to fight the Insect Demon to the death than to go there," the shadow in purple robe shook his head. "Remember, no matter how strong the Insect Demon is, it cannot devour endlessly; it also needs time to grow."
"As long as I can control the Treasure Realm, we have a way to leave Middle Earth."
Jin Ji and the black serpent brightened up.
"I will seize the time to break through as quickly as possible," the shadow in purple robe said. "You go into battle, winning is the best."
"But remember, preserving your life is the top priority. If things are too difficult, come back," the shadow in purple robe cautioned.
"Yes."
Jin Ji and the black serpent nodded simultaneously.
With the hope of survival, they naturally didn't have the intention of going all out.
"Additionally."
"That Seven-Star Profound Flame Array, the six flags are all in Fang Xia's hands, right?" the shadow in purple robe said. "Take advantage of this opportunity to force Fang Xia to hand over the flags using the excuse of dealing with the 'Insect Demon.'"
"This set of formations is very valuable," the shadow in purple robe added.
"Alright, I will act according to the situation," Jin Ji nodded. He already had a plan in his mind.
...
Running all the way.
In less than two quarters of an hour, Wu Yuan crossed tens of thousands of miles of land from Jiangzhou and arrived in the area of Jie Xian Mountain in Chuzhou.
As before, there were a large number of soldiers patrolling here.
However, even the former master-level Wu Yuan couldn't be stopped, let alone now.
"Realm Master, Wu Yuan has urgent matters. I hope the Realm Master can meet him," Wu Yuan flipped his palm and took out the Chujiang Token, speaking lowly towards the void.
Wu Yuan knew.
Within a radius of two hundred miles of Jie Xian Mountain, it was covered by the Dingwu Realm, and the Realm Master could sense it.
After a while.
"Hum~" rays of light radiated from the Chujiang Token, and then it enveloped Wu Yuan. Wu Yuan only felt an invisible force blessing him.
Without resistance.
"Whoosh~" as the light flashed, when the surrounding scene solidified again, it was the temple where he had received the inheritance.
"Wu Yuan!"
A majestic voice resounded. "You haven't been cultivating well outside. Why did you suddenly come to me?"
"Realm Master."
Wu Yuan respectfully bowed towards the towering figure at the end of the hall. "I hope the Realm Master can save Middle Earth... The Insect Demon is about to sweep through the world."
Very quickly, Wu Yuan recounted what had happened in Huangzhou.
"Insect Demon? Huangzhou? Tens of thousands of miles apart?" The Realm Master's figure was illusory, and his voice echoed through the temple. "Wu Yuan, I cannot save Middle Earth."
"Even if I could, I wouldn't save Middle Earth."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 151: Only Hope for No Regrets
Can't be saved?
Even if it can be saved, it won't be saved?
The Realm Master's two sentences, like heavy hammers, fiercely struck Wu Yuan's heart, making his heart tremble.
Even the Realm Master can't do it?
"Realm Master, is there really no way?" Wu Yuan gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "It's just a newly born Insect Demon."
Hoo!
At the end of the temple, a tall figure about ten meters high, wearing intricate black scale armor, stepped forward to Wu Yuan.
His figure seemed somewhat illusory, and the aura he emitted was extremely powerful.
Even though Wu Yuan had become a Warlock, he still felt immense pressure at this moment.
"Hmph!"
"Wu Yuan, kid, haven't seen you for a few years, you've embarked on the path of cultivation, reaching the Third Level of Transcendence Proficiency. You've grown a lot," the Realm Master's voice became cold. "A newly born Insect Demon? You should have read the immortal scroll I gave you."
"That's a demon!"
"In the history of the Qingling Great Boundary, wars have broken out several times against both the 'Blood Sea' and the 'Abyss.' Each time, it resulted in mountains of corpses and seas of blood, claiming the lives of countless high-level cultivators!"
"At the most brutal moments, the entire Qingling Great Boundary was conquered by demons. It was only when the shaman gods under the Ancestor Shaman descended and the heavenly soldiers and generals of the Immortal Court arrived that everything was purged!"
"Whether it's a Blood Demon or a Hell Demon, they represent an extremely powerful force in the endless space and time."
"And the Insect Demon is an elite among the Hell Demons."
"Even a newly born Insect Demon is not something you, who have recently stepped onto the immortal path, can compare to. It's not something the small Middle Earth can resist." The Realm Master's voice was majestic as he looked down at Wu Yuan.
In the great hall, the voice of the Realm Master echoed.
"Realm Master, I understand."
Wu Yuan resisted the pressure from the Realm Master, gritting his teeth. "This battle is difficult, but if I don't fight, I'll die! I have no choice!"
"You do have a choice."
"According to the rules set by the tribe, as a member of the tribe, you can enter the Dingwu Realm." The Realm Master's voice was powerful. "The Dingwu Realm is a cave opened by the later peaks, located in another spatial level. Not to mention a newly born Insect Demon, even a 'mature' Insect Demon has a high probability of not sensing it, let alone breaking in. You will be extremely safe."
"The entire Xiasan is vast, and perhaps in other areas, there are ways to connect to the great boundary. When the Insect Demon wreaks enough havoc and has a significant impact, powerful cultivators from the great boundary will come and annihilate it."
"Even if powerful beings from the great boundary don't come, when the Insect Demon finishes devouring all the life in the entire Xiasan, it will still leave and enter the river of time. By then, you can come out again." The Realm Master said in a low voice. "You can definitely survive."
"What about others? Can they come in?" Wu Yuan asked.
"Fang Xia can, he is a shaman and can be considered a member of my later peak tribe," the Realm Master said in a low voice. "If it's a practitioner of the shaman lineage, it's also fine."
"Others, no!"
"No room for negotiation?" Wu Yuan gritted his teeth. Within the Dingwu Realm, thousands of miles crisscrossed. If he could accommodate a large number of people, he would at least try to send relatives and friends inside.
In Wu Yuan's heart, there was no certainty in this battle against the Insect Demon.
"Wu Yuan!"
"You can't push it." The Realm Master seemed somewhat annoyed as he stared at Wu Yuan and said in a low voice, "I have high hopes for you, and I will help you to the greatest extent for the 'Inheritance Tribe.' However, it is not without limits. I have a certain degree of operational space in my actions, but I must follow the rules set by the later peaks."
"I cannot violate them."
Wu Yuan sighed in his heart. He understood.
Ultimately, the Realm Master was just a spirit, a 'program.'
This program has intelligence, has some humanity, but cannot violate the core 'rules' of the program.
"Realm Master."
"Then I have no choice." Wu Yuan gently shook his head, his gaze became firm. "There is only one way, to fight to the death for Middle Earth! Kill the Insect Demon!"
"Do you know what you are saying?" The Realm Master frowned.
"I understand." Wu Yuan nodded, his voice calmed. "Middle Earth is small, so small that there has not been a Nascent Soul cultivator until now."
"But Middle Earth is also vast."
"Tens of thousands of miles of territory, billions of living beings! This place carries my memories, with thousands of years of cultural heritage."
"Countless legendary generals." Wu Yuan thought of the Martial King.
"And my friends and family from childhood to adulthood." In Wu Yuan's mind, every moment of the past twenty years appeared.
Coming through is not a substitution but an integration!
Not just memories but also emotions.
Until now.
Wu Yuan couldn't distinguish whether it was Wu Yuan from Blue Star who came through or if Middle Earth's Wu Yuan gained memories of Blue Star.
The dream of Zhuangzi's butterfly, who knows what is real or fake?
"Also, those seniors and friends who are willing to fight for Middle Earth." Wu Yuan thought of Wanxing Dao Ren and Emperor Dong Pan stepping forward voluntarily.
"Realm Master, Middle Earth is my homeland."
Wu Yuan recalled Wanxing Dao Ren's words, word by word. "Cultivation is not just for longevity, but also for no regrets!"
"Perhaps, hiding in the Dingwu Realm, after thousands of years, I might become a powerful cultivator. That path cannot be said to be wrong, but such a me might not be me anymore."
"Just like you, Realm Master, preserving the inheritance of the later peak, doing everything possible."
"I, Wu Yuan, also wish to live and die for Middle Earth, to give everything, and have no regrets until death!" Wu Yuan's voice was low. "Realm Master, let me leave the Dingwu Realm."
The Realm Master stared at Wu Yuan in a daze.
The not-so-tall figure, but the resolute words, gave him too much shock.
"Hometown?"
"Cultivation, for no regrets?" The Realm Master muttered to himself, suddenly he smiled, and even a faint light radiated from his body.
Wu Yuan looked at the Realm Master in surprise.
He didn't understand what changes had occurred in the Realm Master.
"Wu Yuan, you should understand that the Dingwu Realm is just a 'New Shaman Cultivation Secret Realm,' without any precious treasures." The Realm Master spoke. "Moreover, you are only at the Transcendence Proficiency stage now, and due to the rules, I cannot give you some slightly powerful treasures."
Wu Yuan nodded, a hint of hope ignited in his heart.
According to the Realm Master's words.
Is he going to help him?
"According to what you said, this Insect Demon can already cultivate magical soldiers at the Spiritual Body stage." The Realm Master said, "If it dares to release them, it means that in the demon soil of its demonic nest, there is at least one magical soldier of the same level guarding, or even two or three."
Wu Yuan's heart sank upon hearing this.
"I can only give you two more treasures." The Realm Master said in a low voice. "The first one is the 'Fifth-Rank Heavenly Thunder Talisman.'"
The Realm Master waved his hand, and a purple talisman emitting lightning flew out of nowhere.
Flew in front of Wu Yuan.
On the talisman, intricately engraved patterns concealed thunderous flashes, undoubtedly the most complex talisman Wu Yuan had ever seen.
The way of talismans.
Just like alchemy and artifact crafting, it is vast and profound!
"Imparting life imprint through branding, it can be triggered. But you must remember, while the talisman is powerful, it's a one-time use." The Realm Master emphasized, "It does not distinguish between friend and foe. There is hope to annihilate a large group of magic soldiers or even a Spiritual Body stage magic soldier."
"Thank you, Realm Master." Wu Yuan was extremely excited.
A talisman to kill Spiritual Body stage magic soldiers?
With such a trump card treasure, the hope of victory increased significantly.
"You mentioned that there are quite a few Nascent Soul cultivators in Middle Earth, right?" The Realm Master said in a low voice. "The second treasure I will give you is a set of formations."
"To deal with the Insect Demon, relying on just you is hopeless. You need the concerted efforts of a large number of cultivators in Middle Earth."
"And the best way to make many cultivators join forces to kill the enemy is through formations."
The Realm Master waved his hand.
Whoosh~ A golden formation disk the size of a watermelon, along with four golden flags, appeared out of thin air and slowly descended in front of Wu Yuan.
"This formation?" Wu Yuan stared at the disk and flags, his eyes shining.
The four flags gave Wu Yuan the feeling that they were no less sophisticated than the flags of the Seven Stars Profound Flame Formation, and perhaps even more exquisite.
"Recognize the master and sense the information on your own." The Realm Master said.
Wu Yuan nodded.
Gently touching the formation disk with his palm, spiritual power surged in, quickly imprinting the information of life, and a large amount of information surged out of the formation disk.
"Golden Stone Five Elements Formation, requires at least three cultivators to collaborate, at most five Immortal cultivators to cast it?"
Wu Yuan murmured to himself, "With gold as the core, the circulation of the five elements creates life continuously? Is it a type of formation most adept at slaughter among many Five Elements formations?"
The five elements are the most common five principles in the world.
Cultivators who comprehend them are the most numerous, like Wu Yuan comprehending the 'Mysteries of the Earth' belonging to the earth element, and Fang Xia comprehending the way of gold.
"You're not wrong."
"This formation is entrusted to Fang Xia as the leader."
The Realm Master said solemnly, "Remember, it doesn't matter if the flags are lost. The formation disk is the most precious. As long as you have the formation disk, you can completely use the secret runes in the formation disk to reforge the flags, albeit taking some time."
"Moreover, only by controlling the formation disk can you manipulate the formation."
"This formation is quite powerful. With five Nascent Soul high-level cultivators, you can completely compete with Spiritual Body stage magic soldiers." The Realm Master said, "So, it must be handed over to Fang Xia as the leader. Do you understand?"
"Yes." Wu Yuan nodded.
Immediately, he waved his hand and put away both the Heavenly Thunder Talisman and the formation disk with flags.
"By the way."
"You said there are Nascent Soul realms in Middle Earth, right?" The Realm Master suddenly spoke, "Take out the Divine Illusion Jade in your hand and let me have a look."
Wu Yuan nodded.
With a turn of his palm, the Divine Illusion Jade appeared in his palm and flew towards the Realm Master.
"Divine Illusion Jade?" The towering figure of the Realm Master grabbed the jade, as if an ordinary person had caught a button.
Huā lā ~ Suddenly, the Palace Jade radiated brightly, as if countless rays of light were penetrating through it.
In less than a breath,
The Palace Jade returned to calmness.
"Take it." The Realm Master waved his hand and threw the Palace Jade to Wu Yuan, saying indifferently, "Rank 8 Divine Illusion Realm, although not as good as the Rank 6 Divine Illusion Realm of the Later Peak Tribe, it is still rare in this small Middle Earth."
"I have modified this Divine Illusion Jade."
"From now on, you can establish two identities within this Divine Illusion Realm through this jade." The Realm Master said lightly.
"Two identities?" Wu Yuan was stunned.
He had been thinking about what reason to use to keep his current identity from entering the Middle Earth Immortal Palace.
Unexpectedly, the Realm Master solved it for him in an instant.
Being able to avoid suspicion.
"Don't be surprised. It's not difficult. The Divine Illusion Realm is essentially a special magical treasure. It only simulates 'divine consciousness'." The Realm Master whispered, "Naturally, there are ways to deceive its core source."
"It's just a Rank 8 Divine Illusion Realm."
"If it were a Rank 7 Divine Illusion Realm, I wouldn't be able to do it." The Realm Master shook his head.
"Thank you, Realm Master." Wu Yuan said.
Although it was a small matter, even if his identity as Wanliu was exposed, it wouldn't affect the overall situation. Having one less thing to worry about was naturally good.
"Wu Yuan, what I can help you with is only this much." The Realm Master said slowly, "From now on, it's up to you."
"Remember, if things are impossible, do your best to stay alive!" The Realm Master said.
Wu Yuan smiled.
He didn't respond directly.
"Now, are you ready to leave?" The Realm Master asked.
"Yes!"
Whoosh~ Countless light points gathered, completely enveloping Wu Yuan, and then he disappeared in the temple.
"Ah!"
"Wu Yuan." The Realm Master stood in the towering temple and said solemnly, "If you don't go, if you're unwilling to fight for your hometown, I'm afraid I will be somewhat disappointed."
"But if you go, it's destined to be extremely dangerous."
"Hope you can come back alive."
The Realm Master didn't care about the life and death of Middle Earth at all. He had lived through countless ages and personally experienced the catastrophic calamity ten thousand years ago.
A continent of tens of thousands of miles?
You should know that some earth-shattering battles in the Great Realm would easily shatter one side of the world, with countless creatures perishing.
What he cared about was only Wu Yuan's life and death.
If Wu Yuan died, would there be another successor like him in a short time? It was simply impossible!
However, as a spirit, he only had the power to advise Wu Yuan. The rules of the Divine Illusion Realm did not allow him to force Wu Yuan to do anything.
...
Swoosh!
Just as he left the Divine Illusion Realm, Wu Yuan had no intention of delaying even for a moment. He rushed towards the direction of Cloud Mountain at full speed.
"Time!"
"All the top experts from various factions are still figuring out a way, gathering first and then slowly comprehending the formation array?" Wu Yuan thought to himself.
The formation array required time for practice and couldn't be achieved overnight.
"We must seize the time."
"A large number of demonic soldiers have already rushed out of the ground. They slaughter countless lives, transporting flesh and blood back to the demonic land, which will make the growth rate of the insect demon several times or even ten times faster than before."
"Hurry back at the fastest speed, hand over the Metal Stone Five Elements Formation to Fang Xia." Wu Yuan thought to himself. "Then choose suitable Qi Sea high-level cultivators to practice together."
The Rank 5 Thunderous Sky Talisman had tremendous power but could only be used once.
Only the formation array could be used for a long time.
It would become the key to this battle.
"Swoosh!" Wu Yuan rushed across the earth.
...
In the distant Wuzhou, the headquarters of the Martial Ancestor.
In the highest hall.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Several figures descended from the sky, with the leading one being an old man in a black robe, his face covered in wrinkles, exuding an extraordinary aura.
"Wan Xing." The East Pinnacle Great Emperor walked out of the hall, looking at the old man.
"East Pinnacle, we haven't truly met for many years." The old man in the black robe smiled. "I didn't expect that our reunion would be in the face of such a catastrophe."
The two peak powerhouses exchanged words.
Many top experts from the Martial Ancestor and the Star Tower did not approach.
"East Pinnacle, have you thought of any good solutions?" Wan Xing Dao Ren smiled.
"Wan Liu is unwilling to take action. The only thing I can think of is the formation array." The East Pinnacle Great Emperor said, "In the last battle at Cloud Mountain, the formation array used by Da Jin was very powerful. Even with Jin Ji leading and some mid-level Qi Sea cultivators, it had such power."
"I think."
"If Jin Quan or Fang Xia can lead us, with the cooperation of seven Qi Sea Ninth Stage cultivators, there may be hope to break into the demon's lair and kill the demon insect." The East Pinnacle Great Emperor said solemnly.
"That's similar to what I was thinking." Wan Xing Dao Ren nodded. "Have you contacted Jin Quan?"
"He has released the Palace Jade recognition." The East Pinnacle Great Emperor smiled bitterly and shook his head. "But I have contacted Jin Ji. He said Jin Quan has been in the life-and-death crisis and cannot be contacted."
"In a life-and-death crisis?"
Wan Xing Dao Ren furrowed his brows slightly. "This Jin Quan is clearly afraid of death and trying to shirk responsibility. Doesn't he know that there are no eggs under a toppled nest?"
"If Jin Quan is unwilling to come, we have no way." The East Pinnacle Great Emperor said. "However, Jin Ji has agreed to participate in the battle and is willing to share the formation array. But he has two requests."
"First, the formation disk can only be led by him, and the formation array is also led by him."
"Second, after the war, all six flags in Fang Xia's hands must be returned to Da Jin." The East Pinnacle Great Emperor said.
"This is for Jin Ji and his son." Wan Xing Dao Ren's eyes flashed with a hint of cold light.
He was truly angry.
The East Pinnacle Great Emperor sighed inwardly. He was also angry, but what did anger achieve? It couldn't solve the problem.
After a while, Wan Xing Dao Ren said with a heavy tone, "East Pinnacle, get ready to contact Jin Ji and Fang Xia again and try your best to negotiate. This formation array is crucial for dealing with the insect demons."
The East Pinnacle Great Emperor nodded.
...
In less than two quarter-hours, Wu Yuan, who rushed at full speed, regardless of depleting his witch power, returned to Cloud Mountain once again.
"Young Master."
Fang Xia, who had been waiting in the sky above Cloud Mountain, greeted him.
"Old Fang." Wu Yuan nodded. "How is the situation? Is there any new information from the Central Earth Immortal Palace?"
While rushing, Wu Yuan did not enter the Central Earth Immortal Palace.
Of course, for alchemists, it was enough to communicate by sending a strand of thought into the virtual space, which did not affect external actions or even battles.
With Wu Yuan's powerful divine soul, there was no impact at all.
"Nothing major." Fang Xia shook his head. "Some top experts on the Heaven Ranking have proposed some suggestions, but their effects are obviously not significant."
"Only Jin Ji has suggested that I hand over the formation flags I captured last time, so that many Qi Sea Ninth Stage cultivators can use them together." Fang Xia said.
"Who will control the formation disk?" Wu Yuan asked.
"Jin Ji himself." Fang Xia said, "According to Jin Ji's tone, it seems that Jin Quan probably won't participate in this battle."
"He's playing his cards well." Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness.
No one was a fool.
If Jin Quan could lead the formation, it would be fine!
Jin Ji? Although he was in the Qi Sea Eighth Stage, in terms of magical power, spells, and combat experience, how could he compare to Wan Xing Dao Ren, the Extreme North King, and the others?
"Young Master, I'm worried that Jin Ji's participation is just a facade, and he seeks to take back the seven-star mysterious flame formation flags after the battle." Fang Xia shook his head.
"Yeah." Wu Yuan nodded.
"Young Master, if you go to the Ding Wu Realm, is the Domain Master willing to help us?" Fang Xia asked, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"The Domain Master can't deal with the insect demons either." Wu Yuan shook his head. "However, he has given some assistance."
"Take a look."
Wu Yuan turned his palm, and immediately, a golden formation disk appeared, with four exquisitely shaped formation flags inserted on its four sides.
The invisible pressure made Fang Xia's eyes light up. "Formation disk?"
Just from its appearance, it felt extraordinary.
"Old Fang, this is a Five Elements formation with a Metal attribute as the core. The Domain Master named you to lead it. First, comprehend it yourself." Wu Yuan said. "As for the seven-star mysterious flame formation, I think we should listen to the opinions of Wan Xing Dao Ren and the others."
"After all, to form an array, we need people."
"Even if you add up the three sacred places of Da Jin, there are probably not seven Qi Sea high-level cultivators." Wu Yuan shook his head.
Fang Xia nodded, quite excited to receive the formation disk.
Having immersed himself in this path for a hundred years and comprehended the domain realm, his judgment regarding formation disks and formations was much superior to Wu Yuan.
After a brief examination, Fang Xia exclaimed sincerely, "What an amazing formation! With this formation, our chances in this battle are greatly improved."
"Old Fang, I'll leave this formation to you. Take your time to comprehend it. Just remember, the control of this formation disk must remain in our hands," Wu Yuan said.
"Naturally," Fang Xia confidently nodded. "In terms of manipulating formations, looking at the entire Central Earth, I would consider myself second. Who dares to claim the first?"
...
One hour later, a figure of a young man in white robes appeared in the Central Earth Immortal Palace, with a handsome face that could be described as dashing.
"This is the direct disciple of Senior Wan Liu, 'Wu Yuan.'"
Wan Xing Dao Ren, standing beside him, introduced with a loud voice, "He has stepped into the Transcendence Realm. He will also participate in the battle against the insect demons."
"Wu Yuan, greetings to all the seniors." Wu Yuan clasped his hands.
For a moment, all the top-ranking experts in the meeting hall turned their gazes toward him.
"Wu Yuan?"
"He's only twenty-one years old!"
"A twenty-one-year-old on the Heaven Ranking?"
"Heaven!" All the Heaven Ranking experts were shocked. It felt somewhat unbelievable.
He was just too young.
For thousands of years in the Central Earth continent, there had never been such a young Heaven Ranking expert.
Wu Yuan smiled inwardly.
Through the modified palace jade, he could switch identities and enter the Central Earth Immortal Palace at any time.
The only problem was that the two identities, Wan Liu and Wu Yuan, could not enter the Central Earth Immortal Palace simultaneously.
"Wu Yuan?"
"Wu Yuan, friend, hello! I just heard Senior Wan Liu mention you." Wan Xing Dao Ren walked up, feeling worried but managed to force a smile. "A twenty-something-year-old alchemist, truly gifted."
"Master, I also admire the senior." Wu Yuan said earnestly.
There was a burst of greetings in the meeting hall. Various factions were shocked and amazed by Wu Yuan's appearance. However, in the face of the disaster posed by the insect demons, having one more Heaven Ranking combat force was a good thing. Moreover, Wu Yuan's strong background and exceptional talent led many Heaven Ranking experts to show enthusiasm.
East Pinnacle Great Emperor, Fang Xia, Wan Xing Dao Ren, Extreme North King, Jin Ji, and eleven other Qi Sea high-stage cultivators, plus the Qiong Hai King and Mountain Demon King, both in the Transcendence Realm.
A total of thirteen representatives of the most pinnacle strength in the entire Central Earth.
At the forefront of the meeting hall, a small meeting began.
"Senior Wan Liu, are you willing to provide a powerful formation comparable to the Great Jin formation?" Wan Xing Dao Ren, East Pinnacle Great Emperor, and others became excited when they heard Fang Xia's words.
A powerful formation would significantly enhance their effectiveness.
"Fang Xia, you have comprehended the domain realm. In terms of personal strength, except for Senior Wan Liu, you can be considered the first," Wan Xing Dao Ren said. "As for this formation disk and formation, let our friend Fang Xia lead it."
"I think it's also appropriate. Friend Fang Xia is very skilled in formations," the Extreme North King added.
The others had no objections.
The formation disk was provided by Wan Liu, effectively making it Fang Xia's. With Fang Xia's strength, it was only natural for him to lead.
"I remember the Great Jin Empire also has a powerful formation, right?" The Qiong Hai King suddenly spoke in a low voice. "The formation flags seem to be in the hands of Friend Fang Xia."
"Yes, the formation flags are in my hands," Fang Xia nodded.
"I personally suggest," the Qiong Hai King said, "Friend Fang Xia should hand over those formation flags for the use of many friends. At the same time, let the entire formation be led by Friend Wan Xing."
"For the safety of Central Earth, I am willing to hand over the formation flags," Fang Xia declared firmly. "Moreover, it is most appropriate for Friend Wan Xing to lead the overall formation. I agree with Friend Qiong Hai's proposal."
"Alright."
The Qiong Hai King nodded, his large eyes staring at Jin Ji. "Friend Jin Ji, what do you think?"
(End of this chapter)