Remould the Glory of Sword Art-Chapter 1275 - 182: Ancient Tree Grotto Heaven (2)
"..."
Xin Ning fell silent.
He knew the Great Ape was right; this was not a long-term solution.
"I don’t want to see unnecessary sacrifices..."
Xin Ning lowered his gaze, his voice hoarse, "If Marquis Yuanping were right outside the Grotto Heaven now, sending his two sons to charge the formation, waiting for the Great Demon to appear, what should we do? With Elder Diao and my strength... we are likely not opponents of Marquis Yuanping."
Though this Grotto Heaven was abundant in Primordial Energy.
But within the Grotto Heaven, cultivators who have reached the Yin God Realm, there are only two.
One of them is him.
The other is Elder Diao.
Unfortunately...
Xin Ning is an Array Master, most of the Array Formation Talismans in the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven are from his handiwork. Normally, a great Array Pattern Master is esteemed as a distinguished guest wherever they go, but when it comes to one-on-one combat, Xin Ning falls short.
The "Tao Realm" he condenses is the Talisman Dao Realm, which is considered among the lower tier.
As for Elder Diao, he is not much better.
Elder Diao is also in the Yin God Realm, but the Tao Realm he cultivates can only assist in combat; it cannot be used for enemy confrontation...
"I’m not afraid to die! I will face the enemy!"
The Great Ape struck the ground heavily with his fists, lifting his chest, "Old man, the blood of the Fighting Saint Ape flows in my veins, I’m just one step away from advancing to the Realm of Venerable. Even if Marquis Yuanping shows up, what of it? Old Xin, you fortify me with the Talisman Path, and Elder Diao with the Tao Realm aid... I can definitely resolve this crisis!"
"The Great Ape speaks rightly; this battle cannot be withdrawn. I am willing to advance and retreat with him!"
The Eagle Falcon Demon’s eyes also shone, and it lowered its voice, speaking fiercely, "I have been perfecting my Cave Heaven for many years now, maybe this battle is the chance for a breakthrough... On our side, there are two Yin Gods, and several Perfect Cave Heaven cultivators. Young Rui has comprehended the Water Dao Intent, when it comes to a direct confrontation, who will win and who will lose, it’s hard to say!"
"Hissss.... hissss..."
A great serpent emerged from the water, its vertical pupils burning with anger.
The iron cavalry’s arrowheads, imbued with Killing Intent, scattered in the sky of the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven, spreading out, wantonly plundering and burning the Primordial Energy of this place.
"..."
Elder Diao raised his head, his expression carrying a faint sadness.
This Ancient Tree Cave Heaven has existed for countless years, the ancient tree has already cultivated Divine Thought.
But...
This thread of Divine Thought lacks the ability to attack.
The Demon Spirits growing attached to the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven, each grows and ages, Heaven is fair, for hundreds if not thousands of years, the Great Demons residing and cultivating in the Grotto Heaven all receive abundant vitality gifts. Yet their attempts to breakthrough to the "Yin God Realm" are extraordinarily difficult.
On one hand, the Demon Spirits chosen by the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven seem to possess ordinary cultivation talent.
On the other hand.
The temperament of these Demon Spirits differs from that of Great Demons born in the Demon Country.
In the Demon Country, the winner lives, the loser dies.
To achieve the Realm of Venerable, one must devour numerous kindred corpses, must endure countless pursuits by those in higher positions.... It’s a realm honed amidst the Corpse Mountain and blood seas, whereas in this Ancient Tree Cave Heaven, there’s no need for killing, no need for contest, one can slowly cultivate to "Perfect Cave Heaven".
Therefore.
The Demon Spirits in this Grotto Heaven mostly have gentle dispositions, and favor peace.
Time weathers all.
The Demon Spirits in this Grotto Heaven continue to cultivate, aging. Every generation of Great Demon will choose a "Guardian", residing atop the ancient tree branches, connecting minds with the ancient tree Divine Thought, feeling the ethereal consciousness flow of the Grotto Heaven world, ultimately aligning their hearts with this Grotto Heaven.
Elder Diao, is precisely such an existence.
Even if only a breeze blew by, he could capture the flow of the world consciousness within it.
In this moment.
The white Elder Diao placed both hands on his cane, looking up at the sky, his expression incredibly grave, as if plunged into prolonged contemplation. He tried to sense the world’s anger from the pervasive black Killing Intent smoke.
This is the first time the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven suffered an attack.
Outsiders have stepped into and disrupted its tranquility.
If this ancient tree truly possessed consciousness...then it should erupt in angry Divine Thought at this moment...
Regrettably.
Elder Diao felt nothing.
Because the arrowheads were attached with burning talismans, the wind passing through the forest became scorching.
But this heat did not contain anger.
The Divine Thought of the ancient tree had no fluctuations.
As if the fracture of the Grotto Heaven was insufficient to stir the ancient tree’s emotions.
"Dad."
Right then.
Xin Rui lightly tugged at Xin Ning’s sleeve, softly asking, "You just mentioned Marquis Yuanping...is he very powerful?"
"Yes..."
Xin Ning paused, then said, "What’s wrong?"
Marquis Yuanping’s strength is indeed fearsome.
He might be one of the top two formidable figures among the Seven Marquis; more than ten years ago, he had already achieved the fifteenth realm of Yin God!
In these years as the Primordial Energy tides reawaken.
Marquis Yuanping’s strength must have progressed further...
He very likely achieved the seventeenth realm, eighteenth realm! Possibly even higher!
"Dad and Elder Diao combined...aren’t opponents for Marquis Yuanping?"
Xin Rui continued to ask cautiously, "Then what about the Sword Immortal Xie we just talked about?"
She grew up here.
Though Xin Rui has sparred with many Great Demons, she still holds the upper hand, even with the Great Ape and Eagle Falcon, they gain nothing from her.
But she was entirely no match for her dad and Elder Diao.
Between Yin God and Cave Heaven, there is an invisible barrier like a Heavenly Barrier —
If Dad plus Elder Diao cannot defeat Marquis Yuanping...
Then the power of Marquis Yuanping has exceeded Xin Rui’s imagination.
She racked her brains and could only think of one who is "similar" in strength.
Xie Xuanyi.
The prior skirmish was deeply etched in Xin Rui’s memory; barring accidents, she was likely to remember for a lifetime...Xie Xuanyi easily dismantled all her techniques, effortlessly as if drinking water - something her dad and Elder Diao could never achieve, from this angle, Xie Xuanyi is also a Great Practitioner far surpassing her dad and Elder Diao!
"Xie Xuanyi?"
Xin Ning again hesitated, frowned uncertainly, "It ought to be...Xie Xuanyi..."
This question actually had no suspense.
Though both are Yin Gods...but Xie Xuanyi’s strength is absolutely not something Marquis Yuanping can compare to.
Unless in recent years, Marquis Yuanping has had a Great Creation, reaching "Yin God Great Perfection", otherwise there’s no chance to contend with Xie Xuanyi.
For years, Xin Ning secluded himself in the Ancient Tree Cave Heaven, although he learned much about Great Chu through talismanic techniques.
But his understanding of cultivation systems remained years outdated.
Xin Ning only knew.
Within the Yin God Realm exists a rank called Taoist Perfect strongest, known as "Great Perfection".
In his view...
For Xie Xuanyi to rank among the Ten Heroes is partly due to the powerful background of the Da Sui Sword Palace, and partly because his realm was already perfect, only a line away from Yang God; it’s better for Fangyuan Square to grant this "Ten Heroes" title earlier, showing decisiveness, and sparing trouble!
Xin Ning paused, continued frowning, "Why are you asking about this..."
"It’s simple!"
The young girl received confirmation that Xie Xuanyi is stronger, and exhaled in relief.
She feared that the never-met Marquis Yuanping was more formidable than Xie Xuanyi.
"Dad, didn’t the one named Xie give us a Communication Order!"
Xin Rui lifted her eyebrows, seriously said, "He said earlier...if we encounter danger, just send a thread of Divine Thought and he will immediately arrive! He doesn’t seem like a liar, this Communication Order, if not now, when should it be used?!"
These words startled everyone!
"No! Absolutely not!"
The Great Ape widened its eyes, hurriedly objected, "Little Rui...you’ve only seen that Xie person a few times? How can you easily trust his words? What if these cavalry outside are at his command? If you use this Communication Order and let him pinpoint the internal Grotto Heaven, then we might truly have no escape!"
