Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 653 - 647: The Burning Heaven Flame, Paying the Price_1

Chapter 653: Chapter 647: The Burning Heaven Flame, Paying the Price_1

"Breaking through the Lingbao Sect will happen today!"

A great number of Bizarre Persons made their moves, incessantly attacking the Breath of Stars Barrier.

The damage they caused to the Breath of Stars Barrier was minimal, with the most powerful being the two swarms of Locust Bizarres.

The two swarms of Locust Bizarres ceaselessly gnawed at the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier, the starlight visibly diminishing at a speed discernible to the naked eye.

Being creatures that could not be killed by the same method twice, Locust Bizarres indeed were the most troublesome of the Bizarre Demons.

The only thing that could affect the Locust Bizarres was the Spiritual Treasure giant beast, Da Chao Feng (Giant Mocking Beast).

The yellow smoke could put Bizarre Demons into a dormant state and could affect the Locust Bizarres.

The Spiritual Treasure giant beast Da Chao Feng, formed by the condensation of a thousand Zhengxie Eight Directions Seals, could even influence Complete Cryptids with its yellow smoke.

Eight Complete Form Bizarre Persons bound Da Chao Feng. After gathering its energy, the Bizarre Person wielding a black scythe instantly dispatched another Spiritual Treasure giant beast Da Chao Feng.

"Gather!"

The Spiritual Treasure giant beast Da Chao Feng dispersed. The spiritual light of the thousand Zhengxie Eight Directions Seals dimmed by a third. They then absorbed nature’s spiritual energy and swiftly restored themselves to their original state.

A new Spiritual Treasure giant beast Da Chao Feng took shape and once more joined the battle.

This time, instead of leaving the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier, it fluttered its wings to form a yellow smoggy wind, continuously swirling around the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier.

As long as the Locust Bizarres inhaled the Star Force tarnished with yellow smoke, they would fall to the ground unconscious.

In the world, everything has its nemesis; this was the bane of the Locust Bizarres.

An invisible force fluctuated, constantly consuming the yellow smoke. The unconscious Locust Bizarres too began to revive, with every bit of the yellow smoke that caused their slumber being drawn away.

The slight reversal of fortune was quickly dismantled by the Bizarre Demons, leaving the situation once again desperate.

Ling Bozhong and Tulushan watched from a distance, as if they were outsiders to the conflict.

At first, several Curse Bizarre Persons and other Bizarre Persons came to deal with the two, but seeing that they did not assist the Lingbao Sect, they lost interest.

Eradicating the Lingbao Sect, then dealing with the alien Otherworldly Cultivators.

To the Bizarre Persons, there was no difference between Cultivators.

To stand aloof from the strife was precisely what they desired.

At that very moment, eleven figures quietly emerged.

An intangible and hazy force concealed them, bringing forth a layer of mist, making it difficult to peer inside.

Luo Zongqi looked up at the Breath of Stars Barrier, his eyes shimmering with fascination. "The Lingbao Sect is not simple, to have acquired an Immortal Array of notable power."

"The Lingbao Sect does have quite a few treasures: the Young Phoenix, Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, and the Immortal Array..."

"This formation could become a new tactic against Bizarre Demons; we must try to save a few Array Masters from the Lingbao Sect."

Their conversation implied they were certain of the Lingbao Sect’s imminent fall and were already prepared to carve up its remains.

They had given the Lingbao Sect a chance, but it failed to seize it; thus, its fall here was not deserving of pity.

Not to mention... they were, after all, experts at annihilating sects.

The Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier was weaker than the Inner Breath Barrier. Faced with the relentless attacks from the Bizarre Persons, the Breath of Stars Barrier gradually became transparent.

Within, the fearful expressions of a million faces could be faintly seen.

Once the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier was breached, they would have to confront the Bizarre Demons head-on.

They might even be sacrificed by the Bizarre Persons in blood rituals to generate power against the Lingbao Sect, leaving no chance for the situation to be salvaged.

"The array is about to break!"

As if in response to that statement, in an area targeted by the Locust Bizarres and many Bizarre Demons, the star curtain weakened until... a colossal gap appeared.

Compared to the estimated time, the Extraterrestrial Breath Barrier was giving way sooner than expected.

The outer Nine Heavens Star Luo Formation started to tremble incessantly, malfunctioning in many places, unable to sustain the formation.

The Xuantian Exquisite Pagoda rotated. The Star Force previously channeled outwards now reversed its flow, pouring into the Inner Breath Barrier.

In an instant, the Inner Breath Barrier’s strength became denser than before.

"Let us in!" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"I don’t want to die!"

As Cultivators drew near to the Inner Breath Barrier, this ’wall’ obstructed them from entering; desperation filled their eyes.

They hoped the Lingbao Sect would open the Breath of Stars Barrier, allowing them to enter.

It was wishful thinking!

The Lingbao Sect could barely protect itself, on the brink of collapse at any moment—how could they possibly shelter others?

When prosperous, one may assist the world; when poor, one must first secure their own livelihood.

For these Cultivators to have survived an additional ten years was already an act of great mercy.

The Lingbao Sect protected not only outsiders but also the safety of its own disciples.

Unable to expand the source of the Breath of Stars Barrier, they could only conserve it, exerting their utmost to buy time, grasping at a sliver of survival.

The continuous pleas eventually fell on deaf ears, isolated by the Breath of Stars.

"You have already been abandoned by the Lingbao Sect!"

"From beginning to end, you have been nothing but pawns supporting the hypocrisy of the Lingbao Sect!"

"If they weren’t worried that your deaths would damage the Breath of Stars Barrier, why would they have protected you until now?"

"When you die, the Lingbao Sect will join you in death!"

An abundance of Bizarre Qi surged, and more Bizarre Persons arrived one after another.

Their numbers could not compare with the Cultivators, but they created an atmosphere as if they were besieging a million Cultivators.

Ordinary Cultivators had no power to resist the Bizarre Persons; even if their power was united, it was incapable of threatening the Bizarre Persons.

Seductive voices filled with guile arose, impacting the emotions of many, as pairs of eyes turned blood-red.

The Bizarre Persons brought forth materials for setting up arrays and began constructing the Filthy Spirit Demon Source Grand Formation, putting everything to good use.

"What a racket!"

"Those who have forsaken humanity and fallen to become Bizarre Demons, your time of annihilation has come!"

Jia Ren appeared out of nowhere beside Tian Lingzi, his voice slowly spreading out.

The Bizarre Persons were not unfamiliar with this voice, knowing that their true target had finally appeared.

Several Complete Form Bizarre Persons fled into the Void to prevent Jia Ren from escaping through the Void after the destruction of the Lingbao Sect’s Formation.

As the number of destroyed Sects increased, their experience in eradicating Sects became a Pure Refined Flame.

Apart from letting Chi Xiao Zhenjun escape in the beginning, the Nether Demon Lord of the Jiuyou Sect and Qingxuan Zhenjun of the Xuantiandao Sect all died by their hands afterward.

The Mimic Bizarre transformed from its Locust Bizarre state, already mimicking the form of a Fire Bizarre, ready to deal with any possible Phoenix Flame.

If they found Jia Ren fleeing, they would transform into a Slow Bizarre and keep him there.

This time, they were determined to lay waste to the Lingbao Sect and execute Jia Ren here!

"Form the array!"

The Mixed Primordial Peak Master and Array Masters appeared, each taking out Formation Flags and Array Plates, and started setting up an array on the spot.

"This array is called the Lingbao Fengyan Formation!"

"Gather the Zhengxie Eight Directions Seals to empower the array!"

The Spiritual Treasure giant beasts, the Da Chao Fengs, dissipated one after another, reverting to somber Zhengxie Eight Directions Seals.

Three thousand Zhengxie Eight Directions Seals were stationed in the array, their radiance hazy and mysterious.

A Phoenix, flapping its wings, appeared and perched on Jia Ren’s shoulder.

In that moment, it became the focus of everyone’s attention, the convergence point of all gazes.

Pairs of earnest eyes stared, burning with intensity.

"Eat this!"

Jia Ren took out a Mi Yuan Zeng Ling Dan (Secret Source Spirit-enhancing Pill) and offered it to the Phoenix’s beak.

When the Lingbao Sect Cultivators saw that it was a Mi Yuan Zeng Ling Dan (Secret Source Spirit-enhancing Pill), not a Marrow-transforming Spirit-return Pill, they breathed a sigh of relief.

This secret pill simply stimulated potential, and with time to recuperate, one could recover.

The Marrow-transforming Spirit-return Pill was different. While consuming it could elevate one’s realm, it would cause the Cultivation Levels of both Cultivators and Magical Beasts to stagnate, preventing any further advancement.

Phoenix Yi swallowed the elixir, its aura soaring rapidly, temporarily reaching the growth phase.

That’s right, this Phoenix was not Feng Wu, but Phoenix Yi.

It was the second Phoenix to appear after Feng Wu underwent an ancestral reversion.

Inspired by Jia Ren, the Separation Bird continuously gave birth to new Li Fengs. These Li Fengs evolved into Phoenixes one after another. To date, a total of five Phoenixes, from Phoenix Yi to Phoenix Si, had been born.

There were also Li Fengs currently undergoing ancestral reversion.

Given time, forming a Hundred Phoenix Feast would not be an issue.

Time was of the essence. Feng Wu was on the verge of metamorphosis, and reaching the growth phase still required time to transform.

Taking the Mi Yuan Zeng Ling Dan (Secret Source Spirit-enhancing Pill) would affect its promotion to the growth phase, making it more appropriate for Phoenix Yi to take on the task.

After all, ’parents’ tend to favor their firstborn.

"Go!"

"Show the power of your ancestors!"

Phoenix Yi nodded its head, flapped its wings, and flew into the Lingbao Fengyan Formation amid the expectant gazes of the crowd.

The collective power of three thousand Zhengxie Eight Directions Seals found its conduit and poured entirely into Phoenix Yi.

In a moment, a divine bird of tremendous size, a 3,000-zhang tall, five-colored Phoenix ready to take flight, emerged.

The bird’s eyes were majestic, circulating with the Five-colored Divine Fire.

The aura it emitted was terrifyingly strong, almost that of a fully matured Phoenix.

The Divine Bird Phoenix cocked its head, quietly waiting for its master’s command.

"Go!"

"Let them witness your prowess!"

Phoenix Yi flapped its wings, breaking through the Breath of Stars Barrier, exposed before the multitudes of Bizarre Demons and Wushan Alliance Cultivators.

"A mature Phoenix?!"

"That’s impossible!"

"It was clearly in its infancy; the growth phase was an unreachable distance away!"

"How could this be?! It must be fake!"

This reality was most unacceptable to the Bizarre Demons; they stared at the 3,000-zhang tall Divine Bird Phoenix, their eyes filled with disbelief.

To prevent the Phoenix from becoming a serious threat, they had pressed on relentlessly, not giving Jia Ren and the Phoenix time to grow.

After all, the Phoenix was just in its infancy, and it would take at least thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years to reach maturity.

They kept pressing on, not giving the Lingbao Sect any chance to breathe, intending to slay the Phoenix in its infancy as a precautionary measure.

Still, the result was beyond their acceptance.

The Cultivators of the Wushan Alliance also turned their gazes toward Tulushan, their eyes filled with skepticism.

This was their first time seeing the Divine Bird Phoenix, and this one seemed to be of mature age, which made them doubt the veracity of Tulushan’s information.

The difficulty of capturing a Phoenix in its infancy versus one in maturity was not on the same level.

"This is a Phoenix in the growth phase, its power amplified by the array’s catalysis," Luo Zonglin stated, his eyes shining with insight. "It’s much weaker than a true mature Phoenix, but it’s more than enough to deal with Spirit-level Bizarre Demons." He had seen much and could discern the true nature of the Divine Bird Phoenix.

Phoenix Yi felt an unprecedented strength. For the first time, it left the Heaven and Earth Mountain and Sea Pearl, experiencing a much wider world.

Millions of Cultivators gazed upward at the celestial bird that had descended, their eyes holding both fear and hope.

The surrounding Bizarre Qi ignited instantly, not enduring even a tenth of a moment before being swept clean.

"Burning Heaven Flame!"

With a flap of its wings, Phoenix Yi created a destructive storm of Five-Colored Phoenix Flames, descending from the sky and smashing down toward the area inhabited by countless Bizarre Demons.

The divine flames blazed brightly. As the firestorm of Five-Colored Flames rained down in a heavenly baptism, the area occupied by Bizarre Demons was completely laid waste.

Thousands of Bizarre Persons were instantly ignited by the flames, burning to ashes within just a few breaths.

The Incomplete Form Bizarre Persons, in the face of the Phoenix Flame, had no power to resist.

Even the Complete Form Bizarre Persons struggled under the Phoenix Flame. The Bizarre powers they had relied on turned into a burden, igniting as fuel and burning fiercely.

The time had finally come to repay the debt for the shortcuts they had taken.