Chapter 613 - 279: Despair Spreads at This Moment (Part 2)

"Though we are all Sword Cultivators, the choice made by the last Cyan Profound Sword Venerable truly... well, inspires admiration, I suppose. He gathered the Cyan Profound Sword Sect and all the living beings of the Little World, using himself as the material to successfully forge the Flesh and Blood Demon Sealing Array, sealing the enemy up to this day."

"If it weren’t for the decisiveness and ruthlessness of the Cyan Profound Sword Venerable, this world might have been destroyed thousands of years ago."

"Though his methods were extreme, I must admit that his actions and choices were crimes of the present and merits for eternity. You all should be grateful for his kindness..."

While explaining what he knew and deduced to the crowd, Lu Wenwu recalled the fleeting glimpse he caught before leaving.

The data he analyzed from the other party gave him tremendous shock.

[True Demon Mother Insect (S+ to Tier One of Ascension to Divinity)]: 1375 0000/9100 0000

[Cultivation]: Loose Immortal

[Current State]: Rule Suppression, Nest Form, Power of Corruption, Evil Origin, Hive Mind, Replication Assimilation, Sub-Body Splitting, Devouring Power, Fury, Hunger

[Analysis]: The True Demon Mother Insect is under the rule suppression of this heaven and earth, able to display only the power of a Pseudo-Ascension to Divinity Tier Loose Immortal. It harbors immense malice towards all life forms of the Order Faction and will stop at nothing to destroy the Order World, assimilating it as part of itself.

"...Thus, in summary, the bridgehead established by the Cyan Profound Sword Sect has been destroyed, and it’s probably less than half a year before the True Demon Mother Insect breaks through the world barrier to reach us here—maybe even sooner. That’s the situation as it stands."

Lu Wenwu said.

"This time is an estimation. It will only be quicker, not slower. So, we must establish a strong defense line near the weak point of space. Everyone must contribute. This is not a problem that can be solved by retreating; we have no way to retreat."

"Is the True Demon Mother Insect really this powerful?"

An elderly man at the late-stage Divinity Transformation struggled with his expression, his eyes filled with deep worry.

"A Loose Immortal level threat that can also generate countless sub-bodies, even replicating previously slain lifeforms? How can we possibly win..."

"If we can’t win, then we die. It’s a simple truth." Lu Wenwu spread his hands, "So, do any of your three factions have concealed Loose Immortal ancestors? If so, bring them out quickly. This is not the time for secrecy."

The Old Flood Dragon smiled wryly, "Your Majesty, you know our situation here. If we still had any Loose Immortal ancestors alive, we wouldn’t be bullied by the Immortal Dao Alliance like this."

Indeed.

The Demon Race has fallen to the point where they barely have a few late-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators left; asking them to produce a Loose Immortal is truly demanding the impossible.

The Demon Race is the first to be ruled out.

The Blood River Demon Venerable followed, "Your Majesty, you know our situation better than I do. If one of our line fails to transcend the tribulation, they die outright, with no chance of converting to Loose Immortal."

This point is valid.

Demon Cultivators have too much Blood Evil Qi, making it easy to incur the red blood tribulation, signifying punishment and judgment, during the Thunder Tribulation.

Additionally, since they practice techniques not commonly found in the Human World, their spirits are mostly erratic, greatly enhancing the Heart Demon Tribulation to an epic level.

The two combined mean that failing the tribulation results in a direct death, leaving no possibility of preserving the Primordial Spirit.

The Demon Cultivators are similarly ruled out.

Lu Wenwu turned his gaze to Saint Venerable Heng Ru, who bore the hope of the entire village, hoping he could offer some uplifting news.

But the result was disappointingly negative.

Saint Venerable Heng Ru also shook his head, "The last recorded Loose Immortal ancestor within the Immortal Dao Alliance was a master of the Void Buddha Venerable and passed away six hundred and twelve years ago, leaving only Buddha’s Relics."

"If you don’t believe me, I can swear on the Heavenly Dao. I know the Immortal Dao Alliance doesn’t seem reliable to you, but there’s no need for me to falsify such matters. Ascenders and those who failed to ascend can’t hide; you can verify with the Blood River Demon Venerable and the Demon Race."

Lu Wenwu naturally didn’t believe him and looked towards the Old Flood Dragon.

The Old Flood Dragon nodded respectfully, "Your Majesty, his words are true. It’s been thousands of years since anyone attempted to transcend the tribulation and ascend in the Cultivation Realm, and even by the lifespan of my Demon Race, indeed, there are no Loose Immortals."

"This is rather problematic..."

Lu Wenwu sighed, tapping his finger in a rhythmic "dong dong" sound.

In the corner, the Divine Vulture True Venerable, who had participated in the Celestial Secret City battle, mustered the courage to ask softly, "Um, may I ask if there are no Loose Immortals among the Aquatic Race?"

"There once were, but not anymore."

Lu Wenwu admitted.

"Do you guess why I know the True Demon Mother Insect so well? Over ten thousand years ago, the previous Dragon Emperor led the entire Dragon Race, except me, along with all the clans, to collectively ascend to support the Upper Realm’s battlefield in the Immortal Realm."

"In other words, we were eleven thousand years late to this defense battle for our homeland!"

The hall erupted again with murmurs and whispers.

Many, upon hearing that the Dragon Race and Clans had already collectively ascended and that the immense wealth left behind was now guarded by just Lu Wenwu, couldn’t help but feel their minds racing.

However, this impractical notion was quickly suppressed by their reason.

This was someone who could suppress many Divinity Transformation True Venerables of the Immortal Dao Alliance with just their human form!

Even if only the other party remained, they are not someone ordinary cultivators could challenge lightly!

The entire hall descended into chaos.

The impact of Lu Wenwu’s news was too strong, leaving many cultivators and demon beasts in a complete state of confusion.

It’s not that they were dim-witted; rather, the current events had exceeded their capacity to comprehend.

Who knows what to do given the imminent doomsday!

The opponent is a Loose Immortal!

And with an army of numerous cultivators!

The Blood River Demon Venerable inhaled deeply, asking, "Your Majesty, if we forge the Flesh and Blood Demon Sealing Array again, is it possible?"

"The success rate is too low, less than one percent, requiring the lives of at least a hundred million beings as a foundation, plus a large number of cultivators voluntarily sacrificing themselves." Lu Wenwu immediately rejected, "Moreover, having fallen for it once, the opponent won’t be fooled a second time."

Such sealing arrays must be set up as needed.

If you drag over a hundred million lives in advance to sit here, are you preparing to seal or to serve as fodder?

When the True Demon Mother Insect tears through the void to enter and opens its eyes—oh snap! A buffet!

Wouldn’t that spell disaster?

Saint Venerable Heng Ru inquired, "If we set up the previous Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Demon Sealing Array, would it be effective?"

"It’s meaningless." Lu Wenwu rejected again, "Spiritual Qi is merely a part of the True Demon Mother Insect’s diet; its essence is contrary to ours, and its power source is not Spiritual Qi. Cutting off the Spiritual Qi supply would only discomfort us."

He himself could fight without relying on Spiritual Qi, having a deep understanding in this area.

This specialized tool for cultivators, used on other cultivation systems...

It truly wouldn’t work well.

Looking at the panicked, confused assemblage of cultivators and demon beasts, calling out suggestions, Lu Wenwu cleared his throat, drawing all attention onto himself.

"I believe this kind of discussion is unnecessary and without much meaning. When facing an enemy never encountered before, discussing tactical methods is just futile; strengthening oneself is the wisest choice."

"What you need to do now is immediately return to your own territories, rally every cultivator, gather all resources, and proceed to the Arctic’s space weak point to establish a defensive line."

"Open all accessible Secret Realms, treasure lands, and Enlightenment venues, and utilize all available resources immediately, sparing no effort to enhance your own strength."

"It’s crucial to rely on one’s own strength."

"If anyone is still reluctant to part with any immediate benefits, I don’t mind sending them on their way six months early."