High Martial Arts Era 389

“I heard that the Void Dry Source Array was one of the battle formations that the ancestors of the Xianxu civilization painstakingly brought from the Divine Realm.” The North Moon God spoke softly.

“This formation is a ‘mobile source force array’ that allows hundreds of demigods to form an array as one, achieving perfect attacks among each other… The combined attack of hundreds of demigods, if led by a powerful demigod, can completely burst out the strength of the virtual god level, traversing the fourth-level star realm, it is invincible.” The North Moon God said: “Even the Xianxu civilization only uses it at some critical moments.”

“This kind of formation, I haven’t heard that the Xianxu civilization has ever lent it out.” The North Moon God said with a puzzled expression: “East Demon, how do you plan to borrow it?”

The Xianxu civilization is a powerful force, known as the strongest force in the entire mundane realm… However, the Wanmo civilization is not weak either. Although it doesn’t want to offend the other party, it also doesn’t want to bow down and submit.

Moreover, over the long centuries, the two civilizations have only shared a third-level star realm.

Therefore, the two civilizations have always maintained peace and a small amount of trade exchanges.

“It’s not that we want to borrow it.”

“But the Xianxu civilization should actively give it to us.” The East Demon God narrowed his eyes slightly.

“Give it actively?” Both the North Moon God and the Qiongjin God were stunned, both feeling that the East Demon God was a bit crazy.

Such a treasure, while not very useful to an individual, is incomparable to a virtual artifact for a powerful civilization.

Would the Xianxu civilization ever give it away willingly?

“I only need two things.” The East Demon God said in a low voice: “First, if I can really make the Xianxu civilization lend out the Void Dry Source Array, Qiongjin, can you convince the Shakun Demigod to participate in the war?”

“If you can really do it, and if you can get Shakun to lead the formation, Shakun will participate in the war.” The Qiongjin God said.

With the Shakun Demigod leading the formation, they could take the initiative.

“Okay.” The East Demon God nodded: “Second, I will need you to join me in making a rule-based oath to the Xianxu civilization… This way, we can gain their trust.”

Then, the East Demon God roughly mentioned the content of the oath.

After pondering, the North Moon God and the Qiongjin God felt that the content of the oath was acceptable.

“I agree.”

“Okay!” Both gods agreed to the East Demon God’s proposal.

They understood that at this point in the battle, to seek peace with the Seven Star civilization was like a fool’s dream.

The enmity between the two sides was deep, almost irreconcilable.

They wanted to stop fighting just now because they felt hopeless, unwilling to pay more casualties… But if the East Demon God could bring out the Void Dry Source Array, they wouldn’t mind continuing the war.

After all, it was just some demigods who would die!

“East Demon, what are you going to do?” Qiongjin God said in a low voice: “How are you going to get the Xianxu civilization to agree?”

“I’m eight out of ten confident.” The East Demon God said calmly: “You can first gather more demigods, and then wait for my news.”

Whoosh!

The East Demon God turned into a stream of light and quickly disappeared at the end of the world.

…

Only half a day later.

In the Xianxu civilization, on the massive planet where the Jiuyun Immortal Sect is located, the heavens rumbled.

In a towering temple within the Jiuyun Realm.

“East Demon, instead of staying in the Wanmo civilization, why did you suddenly come to see me?” The middle-aged man in black robes, ‘Yan Lin Virtual God’, smiled: “Did the invasion of the Seven Star civilization end?”

Not far in front of him, there stood a black-robed illusion, exuding a destructive aura.

It was a transformation of the East Demon God.

“Yan Lin, don’t make fun of me.” The East Demon God shook his head: “You probably already know the outcome of the war… The demigods under my command lost very badly, and there were many casualties.”

Yan Lin Virtual God smiled without saying anything.

Without the True God, he was one of the highest-level figures in the Xianxu civilization, controlling the civilization’s massive intelligence agency. Moreover, he had already ordered to focus on this war… Therefore, shortly after the war between the two sides, he knew that the Wanmo civilization had failed.

“I only know that you lost.” Yan Lin Virtual God asked curiously: “But I’m not really clear on the specific battle situation.”

“It’s fine to tell you.” The East Demon God said: “During the war, Fang Hai’s strength broke through, reaching almost the level of a virtual god!”

“Demigod invincible?” Yan Lin Virtual God was surprised: “Fang Hai has only been a demigod for a short time.”

Yan Lin Virtual God was indeed surprised. Fang Hai’s speed of strength advancement was astonishing.

It was even more terrifying than the young True Gods in the history of the Xianxu civilization.

“His strength is still a bit short of demigod invincibility.” The East Demon God said: “But before Dongfang Jij’s death, he left behind many trump cards, especially a source force array… which allowed Fang Hai to truly reach the threshold of the virtual god level within the range of that array.”

The East Demon God didn’t hide anything.

Things that even the Seven Star civilization knew, there was no need to hide them. After all, he had come with a request.

“Dongfang Jij is really dead?” Yan Lin Virtual God showed a trace of surprise.

He had previously been speculating that Dongfang Jij had died, but due to the distance, he had been unable to confirm it.

“If he wasn’t dead, how dare I order my army to invade the Seven Star civilization?” The East Demon God shook his head: “If it was his plan, he would have a target… My hundreds of demigods invaded, wouldn’t it be worth him making a move?”

“Therefore, I can be sure that Dongfang Jij has fallen.”

Yan Lin Virtual God couldn’t help but nod. The other party’s words made sense.

“Although Dongfang Jij is dead, with the trump cards he left behind plus Fang Hai’s strength, you still couldn’t win.” Yan Lin Virtual God smiled: “You came to find me, you wouldn’t be seeking help from our Xianxu civilization, would you?”

“That’s right.” The East Demon God quickly acknowledged.

“I can’t help.” Yan Lin Virtual God shook his head: “Whether it’s with you or the Seven Star civilization, we don’t share a fourth-level star realm… Although we have many demigod peak experts in the Xianxu civilization, we can’t cross over, so even if we want to help, we can’t.”

“Moreover, we are not interested in interfering with the battle between your two civilizations.”

Yan Lin Virtual God didn’t want to get involved in this mess.

Although the Xianxu civilization had many demigod peak experts, at least for now, none of them could match Fang Hai.

“Yan Lin, you’re wrong.” The East Demon God shook his head: “I’m inviting you to join the war, not because I want you to help me, but because I’m helping you.”

“How so?” Yan Lin Virtual God was very calm.

He had seen many such lobbying tactics.

“Back then, Xianxu had organized more than a hundred demigods to try to break into the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain, but they all perished.” The East Demon God said directly. (Chapter 333)

Yan Lin Virtual God nodded. This was not a secret, many civilizations knew.

“Nine Leaves and Nine Mountains, they contain treasures, and all the major civilizations in the mundane realm know.” The East Demon God said: “Yan Lin, do you know why I insist on invading the Seven Star civilization?”

“Isn’t it because Dongfang Jij had treasures from the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain?” Yan Lin Virtual God frowned.

“No!”

“It’s the passage!” The East Demon God said firmly: “The Seven Star civilization has two special passages, which allow those at the Heavenly Flight realm and demigod level to enter the Nine Leaf World and the Nine Mountain World almost safely… This is also the reason why the Seven Star civilization has risen so rapidly.”

“What? Safe and sound? Passage?” Yan Lin Virtual God was indeed shocked: “How is that possible! How do you know?”

He didn’t know about this before.

“This is a secret.”

“Even within the Seven Star civilization, very few people know about this, only those who are most trusted.” The East Demon God said: “Although your Xianxu civilization is strong, in terms of infiltrating the Seven Star civilization… we are still better than the Wanmo civilization.”

Yan Lin Virtual God couldn’t help but nod.

Infiltration requires contact… the Xianxu civilization and the Seven Star civilization had little contact, how deep could their infiltration be?

“No wonder you’re so crazy.” Yan Lin Virtual God looked at the other party.

“Now, Dongfang Jij is dead, this is our best chance to occupy the Flying Star.” The East Demon God looked at the other party: “Although Fang Hai is strong, and Li Yuan is a prodigy, their strength is not as good as Dongfang Jij’s back then… If we delay for five or ten years, there will be absolutely no hope.”

“Yan Lin.”

“This time, it’s not just the Wanmo civilization’s last chance, but also your Xianxu civilization’s last chance.” The East Demon God said: “If you are willing to lend us the Void Dry Source Array, I will definitely break through the Flying Star defense of the Seven Star civilization… At that time, we can quickly dispatch a large number of Heavenly Flights and demigods to enter the Nine Leaf World and the Nine Mountain World to seize the treasures.”

“In the future, even if the Flying Star changes hands again, the rewards obtained by the large number of Heavenly Flights and demigods might be enough to make us all envious.” The East Demon God said.

Yan Lin Virtual God remained silent.

He was tempted.

Previously, he only thought that Dongfang Jij had obtained a treasure, but he didn’t expect the Seven Star civilization to have such a big secret.

The Xianxu civilization has a deep foundation and many treasures.

But who would dislike a deeper foundation for their own civilization?

“Using the Void Dry Source Array to break the Seven Star civilization’s formation? Your idea is not bad.” Yan Lin Virtual God shook his head: “However, how can you guarantee that you will keep your promise?”

No matter how big the cake is, you have to be able to eat it.

“I am willing to make a rule-based oath.” The East Demon God said.

“Not enough!”

“The other two gods of our Wanmo civilization are also willing to make a rule-based oath.” The East Demon God continued.

“East Demon, what do I need your rule-based oath for?” Yan Lin Virtual God shook his head: “If I help you, it would be a complete war with the Seven Star civilization… The risk is too great.”

“Then tell me.” The East Demon God said.

“First, the Void Dry Source Array, we have only three sets in total in the Xianxu civilization, each one is of infinite value. If you borrow it, you must give me an equivalent treasure in exchange.” Yan Lin Virtual God said: “For example, your Wanmo Palace.”

“The Wanmo Palace is absolutely not possible.” The East Demon God shook his head.

The Wanmo Palace is a True God artifact, the foundation of the entire Wanmo civilization, how could it be used for trading.

“Then use other virtual artifacts, in short, it must be equivalent.” Yan Lin Virtual God smiled: “East Demon, didn’t you say just now that this is the last chance… Wouldn’t you dare to gamble for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Take a gamble?”

The East Demon God frowned slightly. This old fellow…

“Okay.”

The East Demon God said: “The Void Dry Source Array is indeed a treasure… I am willing to mortgage some treasures. If the array is ultimately lost or damaged, then these treasures will not need to be returned.”

“Hmm.” Yan Lin Virtual God nodded: “Second, our Xianxu civilization requires 50% of all your harvest in the Nine Mountains and Nine Leaves. You three gods must make a rule-based oath for this.”

Yan Lin Virtual God stated his true request.

“50%? Too much.” The East Demon God shook his head. They wouldn’t send a demigod, they just contributed an array and wanted to split 50% of the loot.

What the hell was he playing?

“20%.” The East Demon God shouted.

“40%!” Yan Lin Virtual God said.

“30%.” The East Demon God said again: “Yan Lin, 30% is not a small number… You don’t have to send a single soldier, you are just providing an array.”

“35%.” Yan Lin Virtual God’s voice was very calm: “East Demon, this is my bottom line. If you still want to make a deal… then you must agree, otherwise, there is no need to talk.”

Yan Lin Virtual God seized on the East Demon God’s psychology.

“35%?” The East Demon God gritted his teeth, seeming to be engaged in a fierce mental struggle.

For a long time!

“Okay, I agree.” The East Demon God finally reluctantly agreed!

35%? It seemed like a lot to give away.

Without the Void Dry Source Array, the East Demon God couldn’t think of any other way to win against Fang Hai.

Soon, the two sides finalized the detailed plan, and the transformation of the East Demon God dissipated.

“Borrow the array?”

“Dongfang Jij is dead.” Yan Lin Virtual God thought to himself: “Such a major event, it seems I need to report to the True God.”

…

Above the Jiuyun Realm, the place was empty, as if there was a vast starry sky scene.

Swish!

Yan Lin Virtual God appeared out of thin air in this space, respectfully bowing to the void and saying: “True God, I have something important to report.”

A few seconds later.

Whoosh! As if from the void, nine massive stars suddenly appeared in the dark starry sky, each star radiating a dazzling light. The light converged towards the center, forming a illusion.

This illusion was wearing a gorgeous robe, its entire body emitting fiery light. Although it was a illusion, its aura was still far stronger than Yan Lin Virtual God.

“Yan Lin, speak.” The illusion of the Fiery Sparrow True God said slowly.

Soon.

Yan Lin Virtual God explained everything that the East Demon God had said.

“Although I have agreed, I still have some hesitation. I hope the True God will give me instructions.” Yan Lin Virtual God said: “If you think I shouldn’t agree, I will immediately refuse the East Demon.”

“I just think this is a very good opportunity.” Yan Lin Virtual God said.

“It’s not wrong to agree.” The Fiery Sparrow True God said slowly, his voice booming, echoing through the entire world: “But you’ve overlooked one thing.”

Yan Lin Virtual God was stunned.

“Even if you lend out the array and win this battle, can you destroy the Seven Star civilization?” The Fiery Sparrow True God looked down at Yan Lin Virtual God: “Can you kill Fang Hai and Li Yuan?”

Yan Lin Virtual God shook his head.

With Fang Hai’s revealed strength, unless a True God appears, who dares to say they can kill him.

“Since you can’t guarantee killing them, with their talents, they are very likely to become True Gods in the future.” The Fiery Sparrow True God said slowly: “When that day comes, they might consider our Xianxu civilization more hateful than the Wanmo civilization. Then, we will have made a great enemy.”

Yan Lin Virtual God was secretly startled. From the True God’s words, he could sense some fear of Fang Hai and Li Yuan.

“Therefore, the Void Dry Source Array cannot be lent.” The Fiery Sparrow True God said: “This array is famous in the mundane realm, any somewhat powerful civilization can recognize it.”

“Then? Give up?” Yan Lin Virtual God couldn’t help but ask.

“No!”

“My true body will return as soon as possible and bestow upon you another never-before-revealed source force battle array. You can then go back and trade with the East Demon.” The Fiery Sparrow True God said: “This array’s power is slightly weaker, but to break through the Seven Star civilization’s defenses, it should be enough.”

“The key is that no one knows it’s from our Xianxu civilization… You can then make the East Demon and the others make a rule-based oath that even if they get treasures from the Nine Mountains and Nine Leaves in the future, they must not reveal this matter.”

“The True God is wise.” Yan Lin Virtual God was deeply impressed.

The Fiery Sparrow True God wanted to obtain the treasures from the Nine Leaves and Nine Mountains, but didn’t want the two peerless prodigies of the Seven Star civilization to target the Xianxu civilization.

…

On the Blue Star, within the Wanhan Star Realm, the land was torn apart, with countless Heavenly Flights fleeing.

“Escape!”

“Run, it’s Li Yuan of the Seven Star civilization, it is said that he has reached the peak of the demigod realm.”

“How can he, a Heavenly Flight, be so strong?” These Heavenly Flight members of the Wanmo civilization were all feeling desperate.

They hadn’t even had time to kill their way into the Blue Star from the star realm.

Li Yuan had already directly invaded the Wanhan Star Realm. Under his divine consciousness scanning, no one could hide.

“Run for your lives!”

“Scatter and escape.” There were more than a thousand Heavenly Flights here, but no one believed they could resist a demigod peak expert.

Boom!

Li Yuan’s speed was extremely amazing, easily reaching ten kilometers per second, dozens of times faster than these Heavenly Flights, making it impossible for them to escape.

“Annihilate!” Li Yuan thought, and his Heaven River Domain surged outwards.

The domain covered more than ten kilometers.

Nine yellow dragons swam within it. Wherever they encountered Heavenly Flight members, the yellow dragons would fiercely bite, their terrifying strength easily killing Heavenly Flight members one by one.

Nine yellow dragons, while difficult to deal with a demigod, were very efficient at killing the weak.

Countless Heavenly Flight members fell.

“After sweeping the aliens on the Blue Star, I’ll go to the Lan Tie Star.” Li Yuan thought to himself.

Li Yuan glanced at his Divine Palace Panel: [Spiritual Awakening Degree: 79.8% (Current Limit: 80%)]

“If I keep killing.”

“In a while, my Spiritual Awakening Degree will reach the limit of 80%.” Li Yuan thought to himself.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will gain another opportunity for Source Force to enter his body.

However, Li Yuan is now eager to impact the third-level nine-star vein… He will not break through to become a demigod for a while.

“Demigod?”

“The Principal has been a demigod for several years, and he is already almost a virtual god.” Li Yuan had a longing in his eyes: “I have to strive to be even stronger than the Principal when I become a demigod.”

Martial arts cultivation.

Is about pursuing one goal after another, surpassing them… Although he is still at the Heavenly Flight realm, Li Yuan is comparing himself to the super strong among demigods.

“One step at a time.”

“My pursuit is higher than most genius in the Divine Realm.” Li Yuan was still quite confident.

Even if he doesn’t awaken more star veins, the eight star veins he already has are dazzling enough.

…

Time passed, day by day.

The Heavenly Flights that had invaded the Seven Star civilization were slaughtered and killed in large numbers by Li Yuan and Liu Bing.

The wave of Heavenly Flights invading the planets of the Seven Star civilization quickly subsided… Even a powerful civilization like the Wanmo civilization, although their Heavenly Flight numbers were vast, they weren’t endless.

How could they withstand the dual cleansing of Li Yuan and Liu Bing!

The large number of demigods in the Seven Star civilization remained guarding the star realm entrances, and the source force array was maintained for a long time.

However, the demigod army of the Wanmo civilization did not attack again.

“According to intelligence, the Wanmo civilization army has not disbanded, it seems they are still gathering more demigods.”

“It seems they are not willing to accept defeat and want to fight again.”

“Fight again? Do they think sending more demigods will win?”

“There must be something wrong.” The high-level officials of the Seven Star civilization were also discussing with each other, all on high alert.

…

In a dark void.

Two figures stood in the void.

“East Demon, you have agreed to all the conditions, and the three gods of your Wanmo civilization have also made rule-based oaths.” The middle-aged man in black robes smiled: “From now on, I hope you will abide by the terms of the agreement.”

“No problem.” The East Demon God nodded.

“According to the agreement, this is the latest source force battle array, ‘Eight Directions Fire Realm Array’.” Yan Lin Virtual God flipped his palm, and a storage artifact flew out from his palm, landing in front of the East Demon God.

“This formation requires at least sixty-four demigods to work together to perform it, at its strongest, it can have 512 demigods work together.” Yan Lin Virtual God said: “With your Wanmo civilization’s strength, there are many demigods to activate it, but remember, the more demigods in the formation, the more difficult it is to control… After activation, even if only sixty-four demigods are in the formation, as long as a demigod peak expert leads it, it can explode with the power of the virtual god threshold.”

“In terms of power, it’s slightly weaker than the Void Dry Source Array, but I think it should be enough to break through the Seven Star civilization’s defenses.” Yan Lin Virtual God said.

“Thank you.” The East Demon God said.

…

Time flowed, and another half a month later, on the Mo Mountain Star of the Wanmo civilization, above the star realm entrance.

“Greetings to the Gods.” More than six hundred demigods gathered, all bowing respectfully to the three figures in the void.

Although the Wanmo civilization had over a thousand demigods, after many had died in battle, they could only mobilize so many demigods, which was already the limit.

Even if they continued to wait, it would be difficult for other demigods to participate in the war.

“The last battle was our mistake, we failed to accurately estimate the strength of the Seven Star civilization.” The North Moon God looked down at the six hundred plus demigods: “But today’s battle, we must win.”

“This battle will be the final battle.”

Silence.

Final battle? Many demigods had doubts in their hearts. Even Ye An, whose injuries had been completely healed, couldn’t help but look at the North Moon God.

Could it be that the Gods had some way to deal with the terrifying Fang Hai?

“I know what you’re thinking, you’re afraid of Fang Hai.” The East Demon God said beside him: “Therefore, this time, I have taken out a treasure that has been sealed in our civilization for a long time.”

“Look.” The East Demon God waved his hand.

Whoosh!

Hundreds of fire-red, scale-like objects suddenly flew down from the void, accurately landing in front of each demigod.

“Are these formation bases?”

“So many people, are we going to form the same formation? What kind of formation is it?” These demigods were all a little stunned. Ordinary source force arrays would have only three to five demigods combined.

An array that could have dozens of demigods work together was already extremely powerful.

Hundreds of people in an array? They had never heard of such a thing.

“Shakun.” The East Demon God looked towards the distance.

Whoosh!

The void distorted, and a black-armored figure, about five meters tall, with a body that seemed to be cast from metal, appeared in the void, standing in the air, emitting an aura that made the many demigods change their expressions.

What a terrifying aura!

“Shakun, have you broken through?” Ye An Demigod was astonished. His realm was the highest among the hundreds of demigods. He sensed something was wrong with the other party’s aura.

“Those who have received the formation token, quickly study it.” The East Demon God said in a low voice: “When everyone has finished studying it, Shakun Demigod will lead the formation and charge into the Seven Star civilization.”

(End)

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