Become a fairy alone

The situation has reached a stalemate. The entire Desolate Tide Formation is flawless. Lu Xiaotian estimates that the only way to break the seal is to wear it down until the Ancient Demon Emperor can no longer hold out and reveals a weakness on his own.

After all, his opponent had already been injured by him repeatedly and suffered from the backlash of the Boundless Demon Blade. Now, he was being restrained and fighting him. If this continued, the consumption of energy would increase, and his internal injuries would worsen. Sooner or later, he would be unable to hold on any longer.

However, this process may not be short, and it is really hard to say exactly when the internal troubles of the Ancient Demon Emperor will erupt.

Lu Xiaotian was already preparing for a protracted battle with the Ancient Demon Emperor when he noticed that Cao Xier and the giant phoenix and butterfly shadow transformed from Qing Li were gracefully flitting among the stars, like two auspicious creatures soaring freely, adding a touch of mystery and serene vitality to the starry sky.

It seemed as if the entire starry sky had come alive because of this, and Lu Xiaotian was also moved by it.

Previously, nothing seemed amiss, but with the unintentional hints from Cao Xier and Qing Li, it suddenly dawned on me that this starry sky lacked a certain vibrant life force.

However, Lu Xiaotian couldn't immediately recall what was missing. With his current cultivation level, he was fully capable of using the power of laws to conjure the existence within his spiritual body. But being too deliberate would not only be unhelpful, but would also disrupt the current relative balance.

Lu Xiaotian wasn't in a hurry. While searching for the flaws in the Desolate Tide Array and wrestling with the Ancient Demon Emperor, he pondered how to improve the Buddhist Domain formed based on the stars.

Unbeknownst to him, he had been fighting the Ancient Demon Emperor for over four hundred years. The old demon had not yet revealed any weakness. However, Lu Xiaotian suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of something that might be missing in the Starry Buddha Domain.

The starlight rippled like water as usual, but suddenly a few unusual ripples appeared within it.

Yu Huang, who had been soaring among the stars and enjoying the atmosphere, couldn't help but look towards the location of the abnormal fluctuations.

It seemed as if an extraordinary portal had opened in the starlight, from which emerged a tiny figure, about the size of a fist and radiating starlight. In terms of appearance alone, it was quite similar to the Bodhi Star Spirit that Lu Xiaotian had accidentally stolen from the Spirit Realm years ago.

In the early days after entering the Spirit Realm, Lu Xiaotian was separated from most of the others. Recalling the past, when he met Xiang Hua again, Xiang Hua had already joined the Danzhu Buddhist Sect and was in a state of amnesia. He and a group of other Buddhist experts were preparing to take the Bodhi Star Spirit, which was accidentally stolen by Lu Xiaotian.

Lu Xiaotian made rapid progress in Buddhist cultivation techniques with the help of the Bodhi Star Spirit. This item complemented Lu Xiaotian perfectly, and the two were mutually reinforcing to a certain extent.

As Lu Xiaotian's Buddhist cultivation techniques continued to improve, the Bodhi Star Spirit also underwent a significant transformation, eventually evolving into the Bodhi Moon Spirit, then the Bodhi Yang Spirit, until it was completely integrated into Lu Xiaotian's body, becoming one with the sacred Buddhist artifact.

At this moment, because of Qingli and Cao Peier, they felt that the Starry Sky Buddhist Domain lacked vitality. They had been pondering for more than four hundred years without success. In a moment of inadvertence, they couldn't help but think of this thing.

While lost in the fog, Lu Xiaotian had a sudden inspiration. When he thought of this object, the power of the laws, the aura of Buddhism, and the starlight before him merged, naturally forming this new Bodhi Star Spirit.

The Bodhi Star Spirits born from the Buddhist Domain at this time are naturally different from those before. Moreover, there is more than just the one in front of us. More Bodhi Star Spirits, or even Bodhi Moon Spirits, are born. The starry sky Buddhist Domain in front of us vaguely shows the image of stars and moon alternating.

Later, the Bodhi Yang Spirit also emerged, and the alternation of stars and moon began to evolve into the alternation of sun and moon.

The changes in the Buddhist realm naturally benefited Qingli and Cao Xier, who were still immersed in the starlight.

Cao Xier's transformed jade phoenix absorbed more Buddhist energy and sensed the alternation of stars and moon, sun and moon. The eerie ghost energy within her body gradually melted away like ice and snow under the scorching sun, replaced by a more serene and Zen-like Buddhist aura.

Cao Xier is not the assertive type. Due to her nature, the energy she absorbs is relatively biased towards the Mahayana Buddhist school. She has also comprehended a set of hand seals of her own among many hand seals. Although she is far from mastering them, she has already developed the idea of ​​creating her own cultivation method.

Qingli, on the other hand, focuses more on comprehending the alternation of celestial phenomena such as stars and moon, sun and moon, and the wonders of the laws governing their operation. Compared to the Zen purity emanating from Cao Xier, the butterfly shadow that Qingli transformed into is more about following the great Dao of Heaven and Earth and mastering the mechanism of Yin and Yang changes.

The two juniors were far less skilled than Lu Xiaotian, but Lu Xiaotian still gained some insights from them. With his current level of cultivation, it would be difficult for anyone in these realms to guide him from the perspective of cultivation techniques.

There must be even more advanced techniques than his, after all, the Dragon Clan has accumulated so much over the years, and the glory created by the Dragon Clan at its peak is far beyond what he can compare to now.

However, even the most advanced techniques may not necessarily be suitable for Lu Xiaotian in his current state. Sometimes, they are not as effective as an unintentional inspiration, such as that between Qing Li and Cao Xier.

With the reappearance of Bodhi Moon Spirit and Bodhi Yang Spirit, the Buddhist realm evolves the phenomena of the sun and moon changing and yin and yang alternating, which invisibly resonate with the five elements and yin and yang in the Hunyuan Sutra.

The fusion of laws and cultivation techniques is extremely dangerous, and even Lu Xiaotian has never been too demanding in this regard, simply cultivating step by step. Even after he cultivated the body of a true dragon and successfully advanced to the Heavenly Dragon realm, it was impossible for him to do everything perfectly.

However, the Buddhist cultivation method unexpectedly evolved into Yin and Yang, and combined with the Hunyuan Scripture. Some of the previous constraints, barriers between cultivation methods and laws seemed to have become invisibly diminished.

The true alternation of Yin and Yang, and the complete fusion of the laws, are still far from being achieved. However, such an opportunity has now arisen. Having seen this possibility, with Lu Xiaotian's astonishing deductive ability, what remains is still difficult and fraught with danger, but it now holds infinite possibilities.

Across the raging river, the ancient demon emperor and Lu Xiaotian continued their battle without pause, but as the fight progressed, the old demon became increasingly alarmed.

Having been bogged down by Lu Xiaotian for over four hundred years, his situation remained perilous, while Lu Xiaotian's aura grew stronger during the battle.

Overall, the growth didn't seem significant, which was fine, but what truly alarmed the Ancient Demon Emperor was that after the appearance of the alternation of the sun and moon, the Starry Buddhist Domain before him began to appear unfathomable in his eyes.

"We can't just wait passively any longer." A sinister glint flashed in the eyes of the Ancient Demon Emperor, hidden deep within the Moonshadow Wilderness.

"Xiang Gutong, lead your troops to retreat to the Shadow Demon Blood Forest and give the position to the Vine Demon Guard!" "Yes, Your Majesty!" The Oak Rock Clan Chief also noticed the Yin-Yang balance phenomenon in the opposite starry sky. He was shocked and at a loss, but when he suddenly heard the Ancient Demon Emperor's voice transmission, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Regardless of what happens next, at least for now, the Demon Emperor has withdrawn him and the remaining tribes, allowing the Oak Rock Clan to rest and recuperate, instead of bearing the brunt of the devastating blows on the front lines.

The fact that the Ancient Demon Emperor was willing to send up his most elite Wild Goose Demon Guards was enough to demonstrate his tough stance, which greatly encouraged the other elite demon tribes whose morale was low.

Besides his numerous Demon Lord-level powerhouses, the Ancient Demon Emperor once dominated the world with this power, dividing up territories with three other Demon Emperors and becoming a regional emperor.

It was with this defense that they fought against the armies of the Immortal Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Ghost Realm, experiencing countless fierce battles. It was the cornerstone of the entire Moonshadow Wilderness. When the most elite army under the Ancient Demon Emperor approached, the pressure from the Starry Sky Demon Realm on the other side was greatly reduced.

The morale of the various demon tribes gradually rose, but at this moment, the Oak Rock Clan Chief, who had retreated to the Shadow Demon Blood Forest, suddenly had a chilling feeling.

Chief Oakrock suddenly awoke, his eyes scanning his surroundings like lightning. The path he had come from had vanished without a trace under the cover of the towering Bloodscale Shadow Demon Tree. A thick, blood-red mist rose, enveloping the remaining less than 100,000 Oakrock members, including himself, a chieftain with the strength of a Demon Lord.

This is the absolute core of the Moonshadow Wasteland. The astonishing roar and waves that once filled the air when Lu Xiaotian fought the Ancient Demon Emperor have completely disappeared, replaced by a deathly stillness.

"Chieftain, something seems amiss." Not only Chief Oakrock, but also Rock Falcon and Rock Tyrant's several capable subordinates clearly sensed the abnormality. A chilling killing intent, carrying a strong stench of blood, was surging in from all directions.

"Emperor? What do you mean by that?" In fact, the Oak Rock Clan Chief had a deeper cultivation and his perception was much more acute than that of his subordinates.

A chilling, blood-red killing intent was already upon them, the towering Bloodscale Shadow Demon Tree had completely obscured their heads, and they were completely surrounded. This didn't seem like a setup to let them rest; rather, it looked like a deadly trap that had been laid out beforehand.

But at this moment, no one was destined to reply to him. Crimson mist surged in from all directions, and tree roots of varying thickness emerged from the ground, like countless demonic snakes crawling over.

Some of the outermost Oak Rock warriors were caught completely off guard and, before they could react, the tree roots pierced their bodies, and their shrill screams rang out one after another, waking up the other Oak Rock warriors.

The first thought that popped into the minds of these Oak Rock Clan members was "impossible," followed by an uncontrollable, overwhelming rage—the fury of betrayal and betrayal, and venomous resentment.

They fought for the Ancient Demon Emperor. More than 500,000 of their people were killed or wounded in the previous defensive battles, and now less than 100,000 have been killed or wounded. The losses were so heavy and the sacrifices so great, yet the Ancient Demon Emperor did not care about their sacrifices at all. He even tricked them into this deadly place and wanted to kill them all!
It would be one thing to die at Lu Xiaotian's hands, since they were simply outmatched. But now, it is the Ancient Demon Emperor who is attacking them!

"My Oak Rock Clan fought to the death for the Emperor. We have not betrayed the Demon Emperor. Why has the Demon Emperor betrayed my Oak Rock Clan?" The Oak Rock Clan Chief roared angrily. This was the first time in history that he had questioned the Ancient Demon Emperor in this way.

"I need to fight this brat Dongfang to the death. If I cannot kill him, both Moonshadow Wilderness and I will be reduced to ashes. For the sake of my grand plan, you may leave now." The cold and ruthless voice of the Ancient Demon Emperor echoed from the depths of the forest.

"Old demon, you will die a horrible death!" Chief Oakrock roared hysterically, brandishing his demonic blade and slashing wildly at the ever-extending tree roots and blood-gray branches.

Chief Oak Rock used all his skills to make as much noise as possible. If the other demons in Moonshadow Wasteland knew about this, the Ancient Demon Emperor's vicious plan would undoubtedly fail.

At that time, Lu Xiaotian wouldn't even need to attack again. Millions of demons would scatter and even angrily retaliate against the Ancient Demon Emperor. His remaining clan might be able to gain a sliver of hope because of this.

"Whether I die a good death or not, I don't know, but you won't see it anyway." The Ancient Demon Emperor sneered. A mere junior and less than 100,000 Oak Rock Clan members, they're dead, so be it. To think that news of their deaths could be spread is simply wishful thinking.

The Oak Rock Clan, numbering less than 100,000, suffered casualties even faster than when they were attacked by Lu Xiaotian before. After all, they had an array to rely on before, and although Lu Xiaotian broke through the array's defenses, he at least left a passage for them among the stars.

Now they are trapped in a carefully laid trap by the Ancient Demon Emperor. Seeing their clansmen die one after another, Chief Oak Rock launched a full-scale counterattack, and soon he also became the target of special attention.

More and more branches and roots lashed at it, while a large number of demonic shadows rushed in from all directions, forcing the Oak Rock Clan Chief to be able to only defend himself. He lacked the ability to even escape, let alone fight back, and was tightly confined to an extremely small area.

The Oak Rock Clan Chief's territory shrank, and the surrounding stench of blood grew stronger. One by one, clansmen were strangled to death by branches and roots, their bodies torn to pieces. A large amount of pure demonic energy and blood energy vibrated and were sucked into the blood mist.

The trap set by the Ancient Demon Emperor was too tight. Chief Oak Rock's face was ashen. Most of his 500,000 most elite clansmen had died at Lu Xiaotian's hands, and nearly 100,000 had been lost to the Ancient Demon Emperor.

This is the essence of the entire Oak Rock Clan. With the fall of this group of clansmen, the once powerful Oak Rock Clan will inevitably decline and may be wiped out by other tribes in the Demon Realm if they are not careful.

*Pfft!* Chief Oak Rock mechanically resisted the onslaught of the surrounding demonic shadows, but under the influence of the thick blood energy, his movements inevitably slowed down. Several tree roots wrapped around his hands and feet, and before he could make any further moves, a sharp tree root pierced directly into his body.

Blood and consciousness were slowly drawn away by the tree roots. Chief Oak Rock felt part of his primordial spirit follow him into a bottomless pool of blood, where the Ancient Demon Emperor sat on a stone platform in the center.

Chief Oak Rock opened his mouth, wanting to roar out and fight back with all his might, but the blood pool had an immense suction force that made it impossible for him to move an inch, or even make a sound.

There were also many dazed and confused primordial spirits around him, who were his familiar subordinates. At this moment, they were all struggling helplessly in the blood pool, and as time went by, they all dissipated into the blood.

A large amount of blood energy converged towards the Ancient Demon Emperor in the center, and the old demon's whole body began to be stained with a thick layer of blood color. A bloody demonic aura condensed in his body. The Ancient Demon Emperor groaned and spat out a mouthful of blood. The sharp look in his eyes flashed by in an instant.

Having been severely injured in his battle with Lu Xiaotian, the blood energy he possessed was far from sufficient to heal his internal wounds. Lu Xiaotian was pressing relentlessly, and he didn't have much time left! (End of Chapter)