Chapter 47: Xiao Tiance Sets Up Six Eighth Tier Spirit Arrays
"Blazing Fire That Shatters the Heavens, Army of a Million!"
Tianxing Mountains, Death's Domain Formation.
Xiao Xuan faced the onslaught of ferocious attacks with disdain in his eyes. What might be an unstoppable disaster for others was nothing more than a trivial effort for him to neutralize.
"Boom!"
With a single palm strike, Xiao Xuan met the three converging attacks head on. The impact of their collision was so immense that, were it not for the Death's Domain Formation containing the explosion, the central region of the Tianxing Mountains would have been leveled.
"Such incredible power!"
"As expected of Xiao Xuan!"
The Soul Heaven Emperor and Void Swallowing Flame exchanged glances after their combined attack was effortlessly neutralized. Though the battle's outcome remained uncertain, both men felt an increasing sense of unease. Xiao Xuan's overwhelming strength made them question whether they could truly take him down.
At the Xiao Realm's Entrance:
Xiao Tiance observed the Soul Clan forces fully emerge at the entrance to the Xiao Realm. Two seven star Dou Shengs at their peak simultaneously unleashed their strength, forcing open the Xiao Realm's protective barrier.
"Qing'er, prepare yourself. It's time to move in. Remember, the spirit array isn't invincible, so stay cautious," Xiao Tiance gently reminded.
Though he had faith in Xiao Qing's abilities, he couldn't dismiss the unpredictable nature of battle, especially against a formidable clan like the Soul Clan.
Xiao Qing bowed respectfully and reassured him, "Don't worry, Third Uncle. I'll be careful. But please, take care of yourself as well. If anything unexpected happens on the patriarch's side or with reinforcements from the Soul Clan, don't act recklessly."
Xiao Tiance smirked and playfully tapped Xiao Qing on the forehead. "Worried about me now, are you? Relax. If anything happens on Xiao Xuan's end, I'll know immediately. Soul Heaven Emperor won't come here, and neither will the Soul Clan's eight star Dou Shengs. As for the ones already here? It doesn't matter how many there are. One comes, one dies. Two come, two perish. No difference at all."
"Understood, Third Uncle. I'll head in now."
Xiao Qing clasped the spirit array's core tightly and disappeared into the Xiao Realm, concealed by its protective magic.
Watching the battle erupt within the Xiao Realm, Xiao Tiance sighed inwardly, though his expression remained calm.
"The fight has begun. It's time to intensify things further. Without the baptism of blood and fire, the Xiao Clan will never awaken from their illusions of past glory. This is a new era, and those who cling to outdated beliefs have no place aboard the ship bound for the future."
With that, Xiao Tiance's hands moved rapidly, forming one spirit seal after another. His goal was clear: to seal the Xiao Realm's entrance entirely and ensure that none of the Soul Clan members left alive.
"Soul Heaven Emperor, I hope you enjoy this gift I've prepared for you," he muttered coldly.
In no time, tens of thousands of densely packed spirit seals manifested around him. But Xiao Tiance wasn't just setting up one spirit array he was preparing six eighth tier spirit arrays simultaneously.
Each array served a specific purpose: suppression, offensive strikes, entrapment, confusion, and two additional layers of destructive power for good measure. With Xiao Tiance himself controlling the arrays' cores, even the most elite Soul Clan forces would find it impossible to escape.
"Eighth Tier Spirit Array: Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, Activate!"
"Eighth Tier Spirit Array: Nine Bend Yellow River, Activate!"
"Eighth Tier Spirit Array: Ten Thousand Mountain Peaks, Activate!"
"Eighth Tier Spirit Array: Endless Sands, Activate!"
The four arrays were deployed in quick succession, enveloping the Xiao Realm's entrance in an impenetrable barrier. Xiao Tiance then layered two additional hidden arrays atop them, amplifying their potency.
Satisfied with his work, Xiao Tiance's eyes gleamed with killing intent. "Xiao Xuan may have made his own mistakes, but he's still my brother. I might not be strong enough to help him directly, but I can make the Soul Clan pay dearly."
He tapped his spatial ring, releasing the Heavenly Demon Puppet, controlled by the soul of Huang Jiuji.
Since withstanding the onslaught of eighteen heavenly lightning tribulations, the puppet's strength had soared to the peak of an eight star Dou Sheng. Though it lacked combat techniques, its unparalleled physical prowess made it a formidable ally.
Inside the Xiao Realm:
The Soul Clan forces were wreaking havoc, cutting through the Xiao Clan's defenses like a hot knife through butter. Without their Dou Di bloodlines, the Xiao Clan's strongest fighters barely reached the six star Dou Sheng level. Many weaker members had fallen from Dou Sheng to Dou Zun.
Under such dire circumstances, the Soul Clan's Dou Shengs effortlessly slaughtered Xiao Clan members. Even the mere shockwaves of their battles were enough to obliterate those below the Dou Zun level, leaving no chance for survival.
Hidden in the chaos, Xiao Qing's eyes were bloodshot as he watched his kin fall one after another. He burned with fury but clenched his fists tightly, forcing himself to remain composed.
His mission was clear: to save as many clan members as possible. One by one, he pulled talented Xiao Clan youths into the spirit array, watching them vanish to safety.
"Soul Clan scum, one day I'll storm your realm and butcher you all!" Xiao Qing swore under his breath as he continued his rescue efforts.
After teleporting over 300 clan members to safety, Xiao Qing's activities finally caught the attention of the Soul Clan.
"Elder, something's wrong! Xiao Clan fighters are vanishing mid battle. Could this be some hidden countermeasure left by Xiao Xuan?"
A six star Dou Sheng reported anxiously after hurling a Xiao Clan Dou Zun into the distance.
Soul Yuanpo frowned deeply. He too had noticed several Xiao Clan members disappearing inexplicably. Despite extending his soul force across the Xiao Realm, he found no trace of them.
"You're right something's off. Warn everyone to stay vigilant. The Xiao Clan still has deep roots, and we can't afford to get careless. Also, has the team retrieving resources from the Xiao Realm returned yet?"
As if on cue, a group of Soul Clan Dou Shengs approached hastily, their expressions grim.
"Elder Yuanpo, bad news!"
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