Chapter 496 Yu Xingning: You’Re Here Now, So There’S No Need To Go Back!
Chapter 496 Yu Xingning: You’Re Here Now, So There’S No Need To Go Back!
Qin Muling's timely assistance immediately alleviated the crisis for the senior sisters, causing the previously unstable Twelve Heavenly Demon Formation to erupt with formidable power once again.
In this way, the previous frenzied attacks from the powerful beings outside would all be in vain.
"Very well, we can continue to hold them off for a while longer!" Yu Xingning, with her graceful demeanor, breathed a sigh of relief. Her beautiful face blushed like a rosy dawn. As long as the formation was not breached, Qin Muling could safely collect the world's origin.
At this moment, many of the old folks outside the formation vaguely sensed that something was amiss, but they couldn't see the specific situation inside. They had no choice but to continue their relentless attacks.
However, at this point, above the vast sky of the Kong Qing Great World, rolling dark clouds gathered and stacked more and more densely. Some areas of the clouds had already transformed into a dark blood color, as if the sky was bleeding, a sight that was shocking to behold.
The temperature in the world had dropped to a dangerously low level. Hurricanes swept across the vast land, emitting a mournful howl. The once picturesque and beautiful mountains and rivers were now covered in white snow, and even the water had turned into ice.
Countless elusive and mysterious black shadows quietly appeared, wandering between heaven and earth. Wherever they went, all vitality ceased to exist, turning into a complete dead domain.
"...This should be due to the increasing loss of the world's origin, right?" A powerful being spoke with doubt and fear. The coverage of the blood clouds in the sky rapidly expanded, and the terrifying thunderous roars continued incessantly, as if the heavens were enraged.
That bone-chilling ominous aura lingered in the hearts of all cultivators in this realm like a festering sore.
In the chaotic void outside the Great World, countless cultivators gathered in groups, eagerly waiting and watching from a distance, their excitement and ferocity barely concealed.
Now, it was clear to everyone that the trouble in the Kong Qing Great World this time was exceptionally huge. If they didn't take advantage of this opportunity to gain some benefits, they would be betraying their own conscience.
They were forcefully spectating from the outside, while inside the Kong Qing Great World, the remaining cultivators were all on edge, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Various defensive formations had long been activated to their fullest extent. High-level cultivators were stationed at every node of the formations, and everyone was on high alert, closely monitoring the movements of those outsiders.
To be honest, if the numerous cultivators outside didn't mind casualties and launched a fierce attack, the Kong Qing Great World, with its accumulated strength, could withstand it for a hundred or even a hundred and eighty years. But beyond that, it was hard to say.
Moreover, as the world's origin continued to diminish, the Great World, which had gradually lost its foundation, would also see a sharp decline in its ability to resist external invasions. At that time, it would be difficult to say whether it could last one or two years, let alone a hundred and eighty years.
"...The situation is getting worse. What's happening with the Sect Master and the others down there? Haven't they dealt with those despicable enemies yet?" A cultivator asked anxiously.
"I'm not sure. Since the other party dared to come, they must have something to rely on. It's not surprising that they are difficult to deal with..." someone replied.
"May the heavens protect us. We must safely overcome this calamity! Otherwise..."
"Don't think too much. Our world has so many Apex Level experts, as well as numerous Innate Primordial Supreme Treasures. Plus, we are fighting on our home ground. I don't believe they can turn the tide!"
"Let's hope so!"
The Quasi-Saint Emperors guarding the mountain defense formations whispered in low voices. If their world really lost this life-and-death battle, it was needless to say what kind of tragic fate awaited them.
Thinking back to the devastation they caused when they expanded and plundered in the past, they understood that billions upon trillions of living beings in the entire world would be buried with it.
In the chaotic void...
"...Senior sister, this world is probably doomed!"
The beautiful and elegant Autumn Wutu Emperor looked at the dark and ferocious blood-red sun and sighed softly. It was her first time witnessing such a terrifying sight of a world approaching its end.
Not long ago, the once glorious and thriving Great World had turned into this. Could it be the supreme will of the heavens at work?
"I wonder if, after today, I can buy some world origins from him. The price is negotiable!"
The graceful and thoughtful Meng Xuanshi pondered, quietly speaking to Yu Xi Yuan with her divine sense.
The lively and spirited Yu Xi Yuan was taken aback. "Is that possible? Such a unique strategic resource, anyone would want more of it. How could it be sold?"
Meng Xuanshi elegantly shook her head. "That may not be the case. I have heard our ancestors mention that in the deepest parts of the ancient and powerful Great Worlds in the chaotic void, there have been special resources such as luck, heavenly merits, world origins, and innate primordial supreme treasures appearing in secret auctions. It's just that we don't know what kind of price they require for exchange."
"Is that so?"
Yu Xi Yuan pondered. She was not as knowledgeable or experienced as Meng Shijie, so it should be true, right?
But even if someone is willing to sell such things, what price would one have to pay to obtain them?
The thirty or so young men and women around them were all excited. As the overall luck of the Kongqing Great World rapidly declined, many forces in the distance began to stir.
Deep underground.
Inside the Twelve Heavenly Demon Formation, under the envelopment of a huge Azure Lotus phantom, the magnificent ocean spanning billions of miles was slowly shrinking.
With each breath, the Azure Lotus phantom absorbed a quantity of world origins with a diameter of over a thousand miles. For those weaker companion worlds, this was their entire foundation.
After extracting and refining a massive amount of essence from the origins, the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus became even more dazzling. The surface of the Azure Lotus was now several thousand miles thick, with boundless radiant colors and chaotic starlight falling. Large golden lotus lamps bloomed, and a rich Dao Rhyme permeated the space.
"...Such good things! Sisters, quickly absorb them!"
Linghu Qingya's beautiful eyes lit up as she circled her jade hand, capturing several purple lotuses and integrating them into her own body. The senior sisters around her, along with their avatars, also began to act, eagerly absorbing the lotuses.
Qin Muling estimated that each breath of the Good Fortune Azure Lotus absorbed and refined a quantity of world origins equivalent to the time it would take for it to grow an elemental meeting.
In theory, if one could harvest 108 similar world origins like the Kongqing Great World and supply them all to the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus, perhaps Qin Muling could cross the ancient barrier that no living being had ever crossed and achieve the true Primordial Origin Saint Supreme Dao Fruit.
Unfortunately, this was just wishful thinking. It was currently impossible, at least for now.
While extracting the origins, Qin Muling carefully observed the surroundings. As soon as the senior sisters' mana and energy consumption reached about half, she would step in to help them recover, ensuring the stability of the formation.
With the restoration of their strength, the speed at which Qin Yushuang and Qin Yuying, the two incarnations of the Heavenly Dao Will, extracted the world origins also significantly increased. Their appearance became more graceful and enchanting.
The violent attacks outside the formation never ceased, but they were unable to break through the defense of the formation. The two sides remained deadlocked, and in the blink of an eye, another day and night had passed.
"...I estimate that if this continues, the incarnations of the Heavenly Dao Will in this realm will descend!"
Yu Xingning said softly. She had witnessed similar scenes before. When a world's body "bled" too much, the Heavenly Dao Will would sense it and send incarnations to intervene.
Qin Muling's gaze became slightly solemn. "How strong are they?"
"I'm not sure about that, but at most, they won't surpass the level of a Three Corpse Unified Harmony human powerhouse. They might rely on the advantage of being in their own territory and have some additional divine abilities."
Yuxingning spoke, her body shining with magnificent brilliance, already changed into a new outfit. She then lifted a majestic and heavy, seven-colored long sword, and took out a golden scroll, infused it with mana, and the scroll immediately turned into a large golden cloud, enveloping Qin Muling and the senior sisters beside her.
Qin Muling breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but was then astonished by the wealth of the Genesis Star Palace's master. The star-patterned palace dress she was wearing, as well as the emerald phoenix crown on her cloud-like bun, the phoenix-winged golden hairpin, the belt and sachet, and even the earrings and bracelets were all genuine Innate Primordial Supreme Treasures.
Hmm, I wonder how many opportunities she came across during her early travels in the chaotic void. In any case... even the likes of Zi Shiyun, Tranquil Brahma Heavenly Maiden, the Savage Empress, and the Blood Lotus Lady would not have such a terrifying wealth.
"Master, take this as well, I can't be distracted right now."
Qin Muling thought for a moment, took out the Infinite Genesis Bell, and handed it to her to handle. Yuxingning did not refuse, nodded, and took it, pinching her fingers to activate it. The bell, filled with Dao Rhyme, instantly grew larger, turning into a size that covered billions of miles, enveloping the world's origin ocean below.
With multiple layers of protection, even if the will of the heavens descended, they wouldn't be able to harm her in the slightest.
Time quietly passed, and in the blink of an eye, two days and two nights had passed.
The world's origin ocean, spanning billions of miles, had already shrunk by more than forty percent. The incarnations of the will of the heavens, Qin Yushuang and Qin Yuying, had already eaten their fill and returned to Qin Muling's inner space to complete their new transformation.
"Master, can I just evacuate everyone from here? Or should I leave them some room?"
Qin Muling asked.
Yuxingning thought for a moment. "Leave about twenty to thirty percent. Otherwise, if we really destroy this Great World, those Apex Level powerhouses will definitely run away. If we give them some hope, they won't be willing to abandon the foundation of this world. That way, we can drag them to their deaths here."
At that time, the enemies in the chaotic void would swarm over, fighting over the last remnants of this world's heritage. They would engage in a fierce battle with the remnants of the Kong Qing Great World's forces, resulting in heavy losses for both sides. This would be the most ideal outcome for Qin Muling's side.
"Alright, I understand."
Qin Muling nodded. It seemed that in another two or three days, she would be able to escape with her senior sisters, leaving behind this half-dead mess for them to continue fighting with those guys!
The pressure in the void suddenly soared. Within the Twelve Heavenly Demon Formation, on the magnificent and mysterious world's origin ocean, two blurry figures appeared, their ever-changing figures looking at the many senior sisters who were presiding over the formation without any emotions.
The incarnations of the will of the heavens from the Kong Qing Great World had finally arrived in this realm!
They possessed special authority in this realm, allowing them to easily break through the blockade of the Twelve Heavenly Demon Formation and appear directly above the origin ocean.
"Since you're here, there's no need to go back!"
Yuxingning coldly snorted, and the long sword in her hand transformed into numerous sword shadows, encircling the two incarnations of the will of the heavens. In an instant, a tornado that pierced through the heavens and earth appeared in place, enveloping her and the two incarnations within its internal space.
As if only a moment had passed, or perhaps countless years had gone by, with a deafening roar, Yuxingning's body reappeared and solidified.
As for the two incarnations of the will of the heavens, their bodies were covered in blood, and their aura had fallen to the level of an ordinary Quasi-Saint Emperor.
"Master, let me take care of this!"
Qin Muling said to her with her divine sense.
"Alright!"
Yuxingning responded decisively.
Dozens of chaotic radiance appeared, binding the remnants of the two incarnations of the will of the heavens like immortal ropes, dragging them into the depths of the Azure Lotus illusion for refinement.
For the Innate Primordial Good Fortune Azure Lotus, this was undoubtedly quite a good supplement.
Although Yu Xingning was not injured, her breath was slightly weak, indicating that she had consumed a lot of energy in the previous battle. As Qin Muling's thoughts moved slightly, a purple light descended, helping her restore her peak state.
"So-called incarnations of the Heavenly Dao's will, it seems they are nothing special, huh?" Linghu Qingya laughed. "After suffering such a big loss, will it continue to descend?"
Yu Xingning nodded and said, "That's for sure. As long as it doesn't want this realm to fall into silence, there will definitely be more incarnations descending!"
Sure enough, half an hour later, as the pressure in the space rose again, four hazy and unpredictable figures appeared, their aura surpassing the previous two incarnations.
Yu Xingning still personally took action, and after dozens of exchanges, two severely injured and dying incarnations were thrown out, only to be captured and thrown into the depths of the Azure Lotus illusion by Qin Muling for refinement.
The remaining two incarnations lasted for ten exchanges but were still captured by Qin Muling.
The second counterattack of the Heavenly Dao's will in this world ended in failure. However, Yu Xingning still did not dare to let her guard down and remained vigilant by Qin Muling's side.
This time, three hours had passed.
As the void trembled slightly, eight terrifying figures broke through the layers of formations and quickly appeared.
Moreover, the movements of two of the figures were extremely fast. As soon as they appeared, they made a move, and in a flash, more than ten top experts appeared alongside them.
They were the powerful beings who were originally besieging this realm from the outside, but now they were directly teleported in by the incarnations of the Heavenly Dao's will using unpredictable means.
Yu Xingning's expression froze for a moment, seemingly not expecting the opponent to have this move. However, she was not particularly nervous. With a wave of her sword, she met them head-on, and the senior sisters around her also took action.
"...You scum! Die!"
The powerful beings who were suddenly teleported here also reacted at this moment. Amidst their surprise and joy, they quickly activated their own Innate Spiritual Treasures and attacked Yu Xingning and the others.
However, at this moment, as the vast and profound sound of the Great Dao echoed in the depths of their souls, strands of dazzling starlight descended, entwining the numerous Innate Spiritual Treasures and Innate Primordial Supreme Treasures, making their reaction speed suddenly become extremely slow.
Qin Muling's Divine Ability, "All Laws Originate from the Same Source," specifically targeted the various Law Treasures and Spiritual Treasures of the enemy. At this moment, it finally revealed its terrifying power.
"All Laws Originate from the Same Source" could break through all formations and prohibitions. Wherever the Divine Ability passed, nothing could escape its influence, enough to restrain and deprive control of the majority of Spiritual Treasures and Law Treasures.
"What's going on? My Innate Spiritual Treasure...it's actually...out of control?!"
A powerful being shouted in shock and anger, and the others also wore expressions of inexplicable astonishment. They had never encountered such a situation before.
However, before they could understand the situation, the fierce siege of Yu Xingning and the others had already arrived. Without their Spiritual Treasures, they were like unarmed prey and were quickly killed by them, not even leaving behind a trace of their souls.
"Junior Brother, take them. They're all yours!" Linghu Qingya collected all the ownerless Spiritual Treasures floating in the air and handed them over to Qin Muling.
The women had no objections to this. If it weren't for Qin Muling's sudden move, even if they were capable of fighting, they would probably have suffered casualties this time.
As for the eight incarnations of the Heavenly Dao's will, they were not spared either. Although they used the same trick again and continued to teleport in more powerful beings, they were still restrained by Qin Muling's Divine Ability and were successively annihilated under the siege of the women.
After the last incarnation was refined by the Azure Lotus illusion, the surroundings became quiet again.
After three waves of failures, the losses were obviously not small. The will of the Heavenly Dao in this world finally quieted down temporarily. It took a full day and night before new incarnations continued to descend.
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