Chapter 1077
Song of National Mourning
"Where did such a massive demonic calamity come from?" Yi Tianzheng frowned.
He was fairly well aware of the situation in the border regions. Apart from the Blood Demon Sect, there were no powerful demons there. How could a demonic calamity suddenly erupt and affect the entire border region?
Even if there really are deeply hidden demons, why would they make a move at this time? The final battle has already entered its final stage. As long as they have free time, the so-called demonic calamity can be easily quelled, which is completely illogical.
But there was no reason for Heng Hua Zhenjun to deceive him with such a clumsy lie, which is truly puzzling.
Moreover, Ji Shinian has remained in the border region for so long. Could it be that the battle has not yet been decided?
Compared to Yi Tianzheng, Song Changsheng, who had already glimpsed a corner of the "future," was clearly more aware of how destructive the demonic calamity would be. He decisively said, "We can't wait any longer. The border region has just experienced a turmoil and is in a weak state. We can't let the bloodshed continue. The demonic calamity must be contained as soon as possible."
He knew very well that if the Myriad Manifestations Palace could handle this demonic calamity, it wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to get the message to them. The situation was probably even worse than he had anticipated.
Yi Tianzheng also realized this, but at this critical juncture, let alone the two of them leaving at the same time, neither of them could suppress Kong Sang Bai Jue anymore.
On one hand, it's the perfect opportunity to eliminate a potential threat; on the other hand, there's a dire situation posed by a demonic calamity. For a moment, it's truly difficult to decide what to choose.
Song Changsheng was worried about the Song family, but he did not lose his composure. After weighing the options for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "First kill Kongsang Baijue, then return to the border to provide reinforcements."
The Chengyuan Sword also contains the fortune power of two former citizens of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty. Combined with the fortune power gathered over the years, it is not impossible that this is the case.
No matter the cost, we must never leave any hidden dangers behind!
"But what should we do with this formation?"
"I've noticed some clues over the past few days."
He hasn't been idle these past few days, studying the legendary array below. He actually discovered a fatal flaw, perhaps because it took too long to set up, or perhaps because the array master who set it up was negligent.
It is extremely well hidden, and most people might not be able to find it, but for the Eye of Truth, which has the ability to trace back to the source, it is only a matter of time.
“Yes, let’s do it this way. We would appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Henghua could lend us a hand.” Yi Tianzheng readily agreed and pulled True Monarch Henghua onto the chariot.
Heng Hua Zhenjun said righteously, "Kong Sang Bai Jue is a major threat to Qing Cang. Qing Feng Dao Sect naturally has an inescapable responsibility. Our sect has a secret treasure called the [Breaking Xuan Cone], which has a miraculous effect on arrays and barriers. Perhaps it can help you two."
Kong Sang Bai Jue was a high-grade demon lord, while he was just a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage. The gap between them was at least two chasms.
After all, not everyone is as monstrous as Song Changsheng, who can create such a brilliant record right after breaking through, and who doesn't have a treasure like the [Human King Sword] to protect him.
He came here only to show the Vientiane Palace his attitude, with the intention of reaping the benefits without lifting a finger.
Now that the backyard of the Wanxiang Palace is on fire, he is genuinely worried that the two of them will simply let Kongsang Baijue rush back to the borderlands.
With the current strength of the Myriad Manifestations Palace, a single Kongsang Bai Jue can no longer pose a significant threat, but it's a different story for the Qingcang cultivation world.
Currently, only he and another Grand Elder at the early Nascent Soul stage are in charge of Qingfeng Dao Sect. If Kongsang Baijue were to act desperately, they would have no choice but to retreat into hiding. Within a day, the entire Qingcang cultivation world would be destroyed.
Therefore, he revealed his trump card without hesitation, providing maximum support to Song Changsheng and the other person.
Now that the demon lords under Kongsang Baijue's command are either dead or injured, as long as he can be eliminated, the Qingcang cultivation world will be like birds soaring into the blue sky and fish entering the sea, no longer bound by any constraints.
From this perspective, any price is worth paying.
As he spoke, he took out a foot-long copper cone. Even though it was just lying in his palm, the surrounding space couldn't help but ripple, as if it were generating a repulsion.
Song Changsheng's eyes lit up. This was clearly a magic artifact that could break through restrictions, and it was ranked as a high-grade fifth-tier artifact. Combined with his discovery, it would definitely make his efforts twice as effective!
"Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Henghua."
"Of course."
With a flick of his long sleeves, True Lord Henghua summoned the [Breaking Mystery Cone], which hovered in mid-air as if it had been smashed into a calm lake, causing violent ripples in the space. Under the sunlight, the metal surface shimmered with a faint, cold light.
"Ho!"
With a soft shout, the three of them simultaneously poured their own power of law into the formation. Song Changsheng even used the power of luck, attempting to shatter the formation in one blow.
Their actions naturally did not escape the notice of Kongsang Baijue in the Water Mansion. Although they did not know why these people suddenly launched an attack, as long as Lei Kanze and the [Xuanlei Chongtian Spear] were not present, they still had the strength to fight!
"Om-"
He took out a metal waist token, and the [Nine Dragons Stabilizing the Sea Formation], which had been operating at a low speed to save energy, began to operate at full speed.
The chains rattled, and endless malevolent energy emanated from the nine Dragon-Slaying Pillars, almost turning the seawater black. The interlocking chains clattered and stirred the seawater within a thousand miles, forming a huge whirlpool that continuously devoured the spiritual energy and law power floating in the air.
A malevolent aura continuously rose up, and the sky darkened at that moment.
Yi Tianzheng and the other two remained unmoved, continuing to accumulate power into the [Breaking Xuan Cone], its power rising steadily until even the void could not withstand the overflowing power and collapsed.
"Fellow Daoist Zixu, it's up to you now." True Monarch Henghua's face was slightly flushed. Yi Tianzheng had the highest cultivation, and Song Changsheng possessed the [Human King Sword]. Among them, he was the one who was struggling the most.
"Alright!" Song Changsheng's answer was very concise. He pointed directly to a certain area of the barrier and said, "Attack!" As soon as he finished speaking, Henghua Zhenjun's mind moved, and the [Breaking Xuan Cone] transformed into a ten-foot-long dark light, piercing towards the area he pointed to with lightning speed.
It arrived almost instantly, piercing the barrier, and the [Breaking Xuan Cone] began to spin wildly.
The strike was precise and deadly. Amidst the surging waves, the barrier was quickly pierced. At first, it was just a small black dot, but soon, a dense web of cracks spread out from the center of it.
Seeing this, Kongsang Baijue simply gave up maintaining the barrier and channeled all his energy into the nine Dragon-Slaying Pillars.
Defense has never been the strength of the Nine Dragons Sea-Stabilizing Formation; it is a purely killing and ferocious formation!
"Snapped"
The barrier shattered with a deafening roar, and surging seawater instantly poured into the water palace. Kongsang Baijue burst out of the sea, and below, the waves surged endlessly. Amidst the swirling evil energy, a series of muffled roars resounded: Pulao, Yazi, Qiuniu, Chaofeng, Bian, Suanni, Baxia, Fuxi, and Chiwen.
A nine-headed hybrid dragon broke through the sea surface, revealing its ferocious form.
"Kongsang Baijue, I've let you live for so many days, it's time to settle things today!"
Yi Tianzheng unleashed the [Qian Yuan Xuanlong Ruler], his gaze cold and sharp.
Previously, in order to break through the encirclement, Kongsang Baijue crushed his own heart with his bare hands.
For the sea race, who are known for their strength in bloodline and physical body, this is already a serious injury. It is impossible for them to recover in just a few days. He plans to hold off the enemy alone until Song Changsheng and Heng Hua Zhenjun clear out those beast souls. At that time, the chances of winning will be at least 70%!
"Humph!"
"Great Divine Power [Hidden Gem in the Ocean]"
The boundless power of the [Law of Water] condensed into a pitch-black water sphere a hundred feet in size in front of Kongsang Baijue, which crushed towards Yi Tianzheng. Its astonishing mass shattered the spatial barrier in its path.
Yi Tianzheng met the challenge head-on, and they were soon locked in combat.
Song Changsheng and Heng Hua Zhenjun were responsible for clearing out the nine-headed beasts conjured by the great formation.
You don't know until you fight them, and once you do, you're shocked. These strange beasts are weaker than those in the Nascent Soul stage, but stronger than him before he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage.
Heng Hua Zhenjun was already struggling to deal with three opponents at the same time, so he had to handle the remaining six, which put him under immense pressure.
Legend has it that if the Nine Dragons Sea-Stabilizing Formation is perfected, it can not only perfectly replicate the strength of the nine dragons that were sacrificed in life, but also has a combined attack technique. An exaggerated claim is that it has the power to kill immortals.
Song Changsheng didn't believe a single word of the following part, but the power of this formation was undeniable.
If Kongsang Baijue is proficient in the art of formations, he could even withstand the arrival of Lei Xiang Zhenjun in person using this formation.
"Chong-"
Song Changsheng unleashed the [Chengyuan] sword, its sound echoing through the sky. A lifelike dragon of destiny appeared, its dragon might filling the air and bringing invisible pressure to the nine-headed beast.
These strange beasts are formed from the true spirits and essences of those sacrificed beasts, plus the malevolent energy that lingers and stagnates because they died tragically during the sacrifice and could not be reincarnated.
The dragon race has always had a strict hierarchy, and the might of a dragon of destiny is enough to rival that of a true dragon, giving it a natural advantage over these hybrid species.
Song Changsheng mobilized all the remaining power of the old people of the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty and gathered it into a single sword strike on the blade.
This sword strike is called [The Song of National Mourning]!
Amidst the clanging of swords, the chimes resounded, followed by the mournful and tragic sound of horns, and then the awe-inspiring sound of war drums.
The sword was drawn, like the mournful song of ten thousand soldiers; the nation was collapsing, and heaven and earth grieved together.
"laugh"
With a single sword strike, there was no dazzling sword light, only the mournful songs of countless fallen heroes as they launched a final, desperate charge against the enemy.
Influenced by the sword intent, everyone present seemed to have traveled back in time to that era.
The nation collapsed, the land was shattered, it was as if the end of the world had come, and despair enveloped everyone's hearts.
Amidst the overwhelming tide of thousands of troops, the strange beasts were torn apart one after another. Song Changsheng was immersed in immense grief, and a single tear involuntarily rolled down his cheek, as if mourning the lost dynasty.
With a single sword strike, all six strange beasts were wiped out, and his power was almost completely drained.
Kongsang Baijue's last reliance collapsed with a bang.
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P.S.: Due to time constraints today, I'll add 3,000 words for now, still 11,000 words short. (End of Chapter)