NIP Chapter 306 The Damaged Array
Chapter 306 The Damaged Array
Duanmu Hong looked at the group of old fogies who had frozen in place for a moment, and said, word by word.
"Moreover, this invasion by the demon race is no longer a small-scale skirmish like before; there will be at least a hundred ninth-tier demons involved."
"Based on the current situation on the other side of the world barrier, they will break through the world barrier in a year at most."
Upon hearing this, the ecstatic joy on the faces of the assembled ninth-level experts instantly froze, gradually transforming into extreme fear and horror!
The demons are returning?!
That terrifying race that slaughtered them a million years ago?
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
A ninth-level ancestor dressed in a Yin-Yang Daoist robe suddenly stepped forward, his voice sharp with disbelief.
He is Venerable Xuanji, who entered the Dao through array formations and achieved Mahayana enlightenment.
"On the other side of the world barrier lies the 'Ten Directions Annihilation Sealing Heaven Array,' which we jointly set up back then!"
"This formation uses ten top-grade ninth-tier treasures as its core, and draws upon the grand scheme of the entire Tianxuan Realm as its foundation. It is the culmination of our life's work!"
The Venerable Xuanji was agitated, spitting as he spoke.
"Let alone hundreds of ninth-tier Demon Emperors, even if there were several times that number, it would be impossible to break through by force."
"A year? Are you kidding me?"
"Unless the world barrier of the Heavenly Profound Realm collapses on its own!"
Upon hearing this, the other elders nodded in agreement, a glimmer of hope rekindling in their eyes.
Yes, that great formation was their last resort, and the source of their confidence to seal themselves into slumber.
As long as the great formation remains intact, the main force of the demon race cannot enter, and they will be safe.
However, Duanmu Hong's expression did not change at all in the face of Xuanji Venerable's questioning; he remained as calm as ever, a look that was chilling to the bone.
"Ancestor Xuanji, I naturally admire your mastery of formations."
Duanmu Hong spoke calmly.
"But you've overlooked a crucial issue."
"That is world integration."
"What?"
Venerable Xuanji was taken aback upon hearing this.
Duanmu Hong sighed, waved his hand, and cast a Water Mirror spell, displaying the real-time scene at the World Barrier to everyone.
In the scene, the once indestructible world barrier, which resembled a sky curtain, was now covered with countless cracks!
Countless violent void currents are rushing back into those cracks!
Even more terrifying is that the "Ten Directions Annihilation Sealing Heaven Array," which originally radiated ten-colored divine light, is now incomplete and dim, as if it will be completely extinguished at any moment!
"This...how is this possible?!"
Venerable Xuanji stared wide-eyed, as if he had seen a ghost.
"How did the formation get so damaged?"
"Because the fusion of the two continents is not merely a connection of the earth's veins, but also a reorganization and collision of the laws of heaven!"
Duanmu Hong explained in a deep voice.
"That level of celestial power directly impacted the very foundation of the world's barriers."
"Although the great formation is powerful, it cannot withstand the tremors of the entire world."
"At the moment of fusion, the foundation of the grand formation was forcibly shifted. Of the ten ninth-tier supreme treasures that served as the core of the formation, seven were swept into the depths of the void and disappeared without a trace, unable to withstand the impact of the law storm!"
"Now, the great formation is only held up by its last three supreme treasures, its power reduced to less than one-tenth!"
"If I hadn't arrived in time and used three supreme treasures from the Demon Slayer Palace's reserves to barely stabilize the formation, the demon army would probably have already swept in!"
……
"It's over..."
Upon hearing this devastating news, all the patriarchs collapsed in despair.
The formation was damaged, and with the loss of seven top-grade treasures, they found it hard to accept.
It should be noted that these ten top-grade ninth-tier treasures were actually collected by them together back then.
It would be incredibly difficult for them to put together even one top-tier treasure.
This last line of defense was like a torn window, utterly unable to stop the demons' ferocious hooves.
"Is there really no other way?"
The Star Ancestor's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were full of resentment.
"Aren't there any extra ninth-tier top-grade treasures?"
As he said this, he suddenly thought of something and looked at Duanmu Hong anxiously.
"I remember there were a few ancient holy lands in the old continent, in the half of the Tianxuan Realm that was split in two?"
"They should also possess four top-tier ninth-grade treasures that they've kept hidden away, right?"
"If we could borrow them, we could complete the four missing array nodes!"
Upon hearing this, the other elders' eyes lit up.
Yes, although the laws of the Old World are incomplete, that doesn't mean there aren't any good things.
When the family divided their property back then, many valuable treasures were left behind over there.
"As long as we gather ten supreme treasures, even if they aren't the original ten, a thorough re-refinement will be enough to restore most of the great formation's power!"
"At that time, it won't be a problem to hold out for another ten thousand years."
The elders seemed to have grasped at the last straw and all looked at Duanmu Hong.
However, Duanmu Hong shook his head again, a hint of helplessness on his face.
"I have naturally considered your thoughts as well."
"After the two continents were completely merged, I acted immediately, sweeping away all the forces on the old continent and integrating them all under the command of the Demon Slayer Palace."
"but……"
At this point, Duanmu Hong flipped his wrist.
"Buzz—!"
Four dim, broken orbs of light appeared out of thin air before the crowd.
These are—the four incomplete ninth-tier supreme treasures, including the [Taiyan Mirror] and the [Ten Thousand Souls Banner]!
"This...this is?!"
The eyes of the ancestors nearly popped out of their sockets when they saw these four pitifully worthless treasures.
"The Taiyan Mirror? The Myriad Souls Banner?"
"How did it turn out like this?"
"These are top-grade ninth-tier treasures! Indestructible! Who could have destroyed them like this?!"
"Could it be that the demons have already infiltrated the Old World?"
Seeing these four damaged treasures, everyone's hearts sank completely.
It's so broken that it can't be used as the core of the formation at all.
"This was not the work of the demons."
Duanmu Hong said with a complicated expression.
"According to my investigation, this is the work of a mysterious and powerful figure from more than three thousand years ago."
"As for who that powerful figure is, it remains a mystery to this day."
"However, now is not the time to dwell on this."
Duanmu Hong put away the remaining treasure, his gaze sharpening like a knife as he scanned the entire room.
"Ladies and gentlemen, reality is just that cruel."
"The formation is damaged, the treasure is missing, and the demons are pressing in."
"We have no way out!"
"but……"
Duanmu Hong changed the subject, his tone now carrying a hint of determination and fighting spirit.
"Although we cannot completely stop the demon invasion, we are not without a chance to buy time."
"As long as we can stall, stall until we find a new treasure to complete the great formation, stall until one of us breaks through to a higher realm, or even... stall until the legendary immortal sword reappears!"
"We still have hope of turning things around!"