Two Realms: A giant of immortal martial arts emerges from low Wu Gan

In the big formation.

The Burning Heaven Ancestor's proud Burning World Divine Flame Dao Principle was forcibly stripped away.

The lava scales peeled off and vaporized under the impact of chaotic energy, and then grew a purplish-black outer shell with a bloody glow deep within the bones.

The indentation of the Earth-Suppressing Seal on his left shoulder blade tore and expanded wildly, but the suppressive power from the will of the earth was devoured and assimilated by pure "filth," and fleshy tendrils flowing with black and red liquid sprouted from the chapped wound.

The beating heart inside the chest cavity was forcibly modified. With each contraction, it pumped out not only the blazing demonic power, but also a filthy torrent carrying the screams of billions of vengeful souls!
Even as a late-stage Demon Lord, he was forced to endure the infusion of power under such a grand formation!
The entire imperial palace trembled violently. Within the void, billions of blood vessels and energy veins frantically drew in the power of the demon realm's spiritual veins. The sea of ​​blood boiled, and countless vengeful spirits shrieked as they merged into the churning chaotic light, all to support the "Burning Heaven Ancestor" in completing his transformation.

At the center of the light, in the blurry and chaotic light and shadow, a new outline was being conceived in a painful struggle. A pair of huge, twisted bone wings, covered with flowing lava and bloody keratinous carapaces, suddenly tore through the light and shadow in the struggle and emerged!
Beyond the core area of ​​the Myriad Spirits Forging Venerable, in the depths of darkness.

Two figures hovered silently. The Phoenix Lord's crimson-gold pupils reflected the distorted, nascent light, and a wisp of fire leaped from his fingertip, emitting a cold arc of light.

"Too urgent."

Her voice was barely audible amidst the shrieking energy.

“The core of the formation is not yet complete. Although the power of this formation can help Fentian advance further, the power is too mixed. With Fentian’s methods, he cannot fuse these powers into one. His foundation is almost completely destroyed.”

"Moreover, even with this level of advancement, it is still somewhat inferior to the supreme leaders of the eight major sects."

The Myriad Spirits Forging Venerable Array was not yet complete, and Jiang Shu had damaged several array nodes. Although those one or two places were not serious, they did cause a lot of trouble.

Even for an existence like the Burning Heaven Ancestor, the realm he raised within this grand formation, which was forcibly catalyzed by the flesh and blood and intelligence of countless spirits, was only superficial.

It cannot be made stable.

The enormous, coiled black shadow of the Dragon Lord remained motionless, its deep, vertical pupils locking onto the twisted winged shadow that tore through the chaos in the light and shadow, as if staring at the most terrifying gamble in the world.

"It's a little short, but it's still enough for Burning Heaven to tear Jiang Shu apart."

"It all depends on whether Fen Tian has the ability to control this power that doesn't belong to him."

"If it can be controlled, it can still be called Burning Heaven. If not... it doesn't matter. Anyway, as long as it kills Jiang Shu, it... will surely die as well."

Deeper into the cave, indigo vortexes swirl quietly.

Kunpeng stared at the outline of the newborn monster in the core light and shadow, undergoing painful transformation and about to break free from chaos, and let out a sneer.

……

The lingering echoes of the Dao Asking Banquet still reverberated above the Zhenwu Sect, the air seemingly still carrying the aroma of the spiritual food and the deafening cheers.

However, at this very moment, some news arrived from the front lines.

The demonic power that had been in chaos after the fall of the Earthworm and was forcibly gathered by the Burning Heaven Ancestor in the desolate desert has shown signs of stirring again after several days of silence. The demonic energy and blood energy it has gathered even exceeded that of the Four Fiends that occupied the battlefield before. It has a faint ominous and seemingly forced evil aura.

"The desolate desert is ultimately a hidden danger."

Taiwu Daozun stood in the hall, his gaze passing over the bustling sect scene, as if directly directed towards that desolate land with its endless yellow sand.

Inside the hall were the core figures of the human alliance who were currently stationed at the sect, including Jiang Shu, who had just been basking in glory.

"Although the Burning Heaven Demon Lord was defeated, he did use the imperial decree to urgently gather the remnants of the deserted sand sea and the surrounding area and the hidden powerhouses before his defeat. At this moment, the sand sea is probably filled with a far more powerful demon army than usual, and there may even be a backup plan left by the Burning Heaven Demon Lord."

"If we do not extinguish it in time, it will form new connections with Qianliujian or other areas, and our advantage on the front line will be eroded."

After Taiwu Daozun finished speaking, the hall fell silent for a moment.

What he said was true. Although Jiang Shu had destroyed the core array eye of the desolate desert once, its geographical location was special. As one of the key nodes of the once Myriad Spirits Forging Immortal Array, its essence of carrying the endless sea of ​​blood and extracting spiritual energy remained unchanged. No matter how you look at it, it was still a major threat.

Allowing this demonic force to take root within the desert is like leaving a constantly bleeding abscess inside a human body.

Hong Yue, the commander of Lieshi City, was currently communicating with the others through some kind of formation. This Daoist master, with his rich experience in commanding troops, had a stern expression as he stared at the huge yellow patch on the sand table representing the desolate sea of ​​sand, and said in a deep voice:

"Does the Daoist Master mean to take the initiative and completely wipe out the Demon Cave in the Sand Sea?"

"Exactly."

Taiwu Daozun nodded and turned his gaze to Jiang Shu.

"The afterglow of the Daoist Banquet still lingers, and our army's morale is high, while the morale of the demon race, especially those in the desolate desert, must be low."

"With the balance of power shifting, this is the perfect time to strike swiftly and remove this thorn in our side."

"If we can break through the sand sea defenses in one fell swoop and annihilate the elite demon race entrenched there, we can not only stabilize the current battle line, but also completely destroy the foundation of the Imperial Palace's layout in the desolate sand sea, clearing the way for our army's next all-out offensive."

Under the effect of the formation, Hong Yue's image appeared as if he were actually standing there.

He was initially delighted and agreed with a cupped hand. Then he chuckled and said, "Sect Leader Zhenwu, the desolate desert is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and the demon race there is its elite. If the army launches a general attack, the losses will be too great."

This can be considered as saying it outright.

It simply requires the strongest human warriors to form a sharp squad and tear a hole in the desolate desert.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes fell on Jiang Shu.

He is a newly promoted Daoist master, a legendary figure who personally slayed earth ants and fire dragons, and twice destroyed the array's core. The leader of the elite squad seems to be none other than him.

Especially since this is the time for the grand banquet of seeking the Dao.

Jiang Shu pursed his lips and took a step forward:
"It seems that General Hong already has someone in mind."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yue cupped his hands in greeting to Jiang Shu.

"Apart from Tai Xuan Dao Zun, I can't think of anyone else who can take on this task."

Having said that, Jiang Shu naturally wouldn't refuse. He stood up and slowly began to speak.

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried a resolute tone.

"Gentlemen, it's time to bring this desolate desert to an end."

"Ancestor Burning Heaven has mobilized elite troops and generals with the intention of reorganizing the Sand Sea. There must be tough opponents among them, and only elite forces can break through the impasse quickly."

"A day's delay gives them time to solidify their defenses, or even time to trigger unforeseen changes."

"I am willing to lead an elite squad to break through their core defenses."

"Sect Leader, I want Zong Yue, as well as a Dao Venerable and three peak Dao Lords." Although Zong Yue's current cultivation level is not high, the Supreme Slaughtering Sword in his hand is very suitable for that situation.

Without further ado, he directly asked for people.

A hint of approval flashed in Taiwu Daozun's eyes.

"That's right!"

"General Hong, you command the army. Once Jiang Shu tears open an opening, launch a full-scale attack and ensure the complete annihilation of the enemy chieftain, clearing the desert!"

"The last general takes command!"

Hong Yue clasped his hands in a fist salute, his fighting spirit rising.

Ziji Daozun frowned slightly, wanting to say something, but looking at Jiang Shu's calm and resolute profile, he ultimately let out a barely audible sigh.

"Be extra careful and don't take any more risks."

"If there is any abnormality in the core of the formation, it is better to retreat than to be greedy for merit."

He was genuinely afraid that this audacious disciple, who always managed to turn the tide, would do something even more shocking and harmful to himself.

Jiang Shu nodded and said, "This disciple understands."

The preparation time of several days passed in the blink of an eye.

A small assault team of no more than a hundred people, but composed of elites from the inner sects of the seven major sects and skilled fighters from the allied forces who were adept at strong attacks and extremely fast, quietly assembled in the dense forest a hundred miles west of Riftstone City.

Everyone exuded a restrained aura, their eyes sharp as knives, like a divine weapon about to be drawn from its sheath.

These are the best people carefully selected from the seven major sects, but only Jiang Shu and his six companions are the real spearheads. The main role of the others is to clean up the remaining small fry left by Jiang Shu and his group.

Jiang Shu changed into a dark blue, close-fitting suit of armor. Without uttering any further words, he calmly uttered only two words:
"set off!"

In an instant, more than a hundred streaks of light tore through the silent air, like a group of silent meteors, streaking across the sky and heading straight for the lifeless, boundless sea of ​​sand in the northwest.

Five hundred miles into the desert, the air was thick with the stench of blood and decay, heavy as rust.

The sunlight was filtered through the thick yellow sky, casting a dim and cold light.

Beneath the sand and gravel, there was no longer pure stillness, but hidden countless twisted rune tracks and a dark, ever-flickering warning array.

Jiang Shu's consciousness, like an invisible tide, cautiously extended forward along the ground to investigate. The scene that returned was terrifying.

Countless demon soldiers of various shapes and sizes lie dormant beneath the sand and gravel, behind the weathered rocky hills, and even partially melted into the quicksand.

Their bodies were covered in sticky, dark red scabs, as if they had just crawled out of some filthy pool of blood, and their eye sockets throbbed with a frenzied red light, clearly indicating that they had undergone some kind of stimulating enhancement.

The patrols were no longer led by low-level demons, but by elite squads led by several transformed demons, and even one or two demon lords with fierce auras and unusually excited states.

The core area of ​​the entire desolate desert resembles a giant spider web, layer upon layer, a formidable barrier, with a dull yet powerful pressure, like a deep-sea undercurrent, slowly accumulating and surging at the center of the web.

"Ancestor Burning Heaven has indeed spared no expense."

One of the cultivators in the group licked his chapped lips as he sensed the fluctuations emanating from a dozen or so peak-stage demonic beings lurking behind a distant sand dune.

Jiang Shu's gaze locked onto the tallest weathered rock pillar visible in the distance.

The rock pillar was dark red in color, its base covered with wriggling black moss, and its top was covered with irregular crystals resembling cooled lava.

That is the strongest and most symbolic outpost in this area, Blood Fiend Rock, which is also the outer barrier of the entire core defense zone.

"Target: Blood Fiend Rock."

Jiang Shu's voice was calm and without a trace of emotion.

For him, the battle here is none of his business.

He only needs to wait quietly for the Demon Lord to appear.

"Tieshan, Leiyan, and Qingping, the three of you are responsible for the east side. Clear out all the guards under the rock pillar within three breaths."

"Desolate and windy, responsible for guarding the western sand dunes and cutting off their reinforcement routes."

"The rest of you, stay put and prepare to engage the first wave of demonic soldiers emerging from underground. I'll handle the guy in that crystal nest at the top of the rock pillar."

The allocation was crystal clear and issued instantly.

No one doubted that this squad, which had been through countless bloody battles, was like a precise machine, unleashing its most ferocious execution power the moment the order was given.

One of the cultivators roared, his body glowing with a bronze metallic sheen, and crashed into the eastern sand dune like a humanoid chariot!
"boom!"

As the yellow sand rose into the sky, seven or eight transformed demons who had just completed their enhancement and were exuding a violent aura were directly blown away by this tyrannical force. Their protective demonic energy was shattered the moment it touched Tieshan's skin, and their bones made a teeth-grinding cracking sound.

Lei Yan followed closely behind, rubbing his hands together, and two dazzling purple lightning balls shot out, exploding precisely among the other groups of great demons who were trying to form an array. The electric snakes danced wildly, instantly paralyzing their formation.

Qingping moved like a ghost, her slender sword silently striking out, targeting the core nodes that controlled the warning array. Wherever the sword light passed, the blood-red rune screen that had just lit up mysteriously went out.

On the west side, Xiao Suo waved his battle flag repeatedly, and several light curtains that distorted space instantly rose on the quicksand, trapping a group of ferocious sand scorpion demon soldiers who were trying to surround him from the side.

Feng Xu transformed into the wind, moving at high speed around the light screen. Azure wind blades cascaded from her fingers like a waterfall, shredding and killing the trapped demon soldiers. Her speed was so fast that only a blurry azure shadow could be seen.

Almost at the same time Jiang Shu gave the order, the sand beneath their feet suddenly churned, and countless sharp claws and bone spikes burst forth from the sand, accompanied by frenzied roars and a strong, pungent stench!
These demon soldiers that crawled out from underground were more numerous and more ferocious, clearly representing the most basic, consumable force in the desert defense.

"kill!"

The elite allied forces, awaiting orders, roared in unison. Without any hesitation, the light of various magical treasures, sharp sword energy, and surging Yuan power poured out instantly, colliding fiercely with the raging tide of demon soldiers bursting from the ground.

Amidst the clash of swords and the roar of magic, severed limbs and the stench of yellow sand were tossed about as a brutal battle erupted around Blood Fiend Rock, transforming the gloomy sea of ​​sand into a bloody and frenzied spectacle.

At the very moment this earth-shattering first wave of impact erupted, Jiang Shu made his move.

His figure was like water merging into ink, as if swallowed up by space itself.

With just one step, leaving a faint ripple in the air, he appeared at the entrance of the crystal nest at the top of the Blood Fiend Rock, which resembled a giant black honeycomb.

Roar!
The aura lurking within the lair exploded instantly, revealing the presence of two demon lords! (End of Chapter)