C1424 Destroying the Pond
C1424 Destroying the Pond
Initially, they enveloped the entire Stone Stand at the heart of the formation. Then, they surged toward the Demon Aura Blood Pool ahead. The significance of this Stone Stand, integral to the Demon Aura Blood Pool, was self-evident. Crafted from an amalgamation of High-grade Emperor Level minerals, its durability was exceptional. Defensive enchantments were etched into its surface, ensuring that even a peak Emperor Level assault could not mar it in the short term.
The Demon Aura Blood Pool was among the most guarded secrets of the Devil Cloud Sect, and indeed, the Demon Essence Race. Thus, the extent of its protection was justifiably rigorous. However, this was not the Demon Aura Palace of the Central Essence Continent but the Devil Cloud Sect of the Dongyuan Continent. Despite their efforts, the protections remained within the scope of Emperor Level.
The Demon Aura Palace was not inclined to expend Emperor Level materials on a branch of lesser importance. Consequently, the Stone Stand's defenses paled in comparison to the Devil Cloud Sect's main protective array. Lin Xuan's sword had already shattered that main array with a single strike; the Demon Aura Blood Pool stood even less of a chance.
In an instant, a deafening boom resonated. Debris and dust scattered in every direction. The Stone Stand, subjected to the full force of Lin Xuan's power, burst apart, its fragments plummeting to the ground, reducing its height by several inches. It was effectively destroyed.
Yet, Lin Xuan's power did not cease there. After obliterating the Stone Stand, it continued its relentless advance toward the Demon Aura Blood Pool. The materials comprising the pool were far from ordinary, almost entirely consisting of Emperor Level ores. The sheer scale and resource consumption were staggering, posing a significant challenge even for the Devil Cloud Sect.
Lin Xuan showed no mercy in his destruction. There was no reason to leave any remnants of the Demon Essence Race.
To prevent them from being exploited by the Demon Essence Race in the future.
Regarding the Emperor Level materials, Lin Xuan didn't have enough storage space to collect them, nor did he care to go through the trouble.
He could simply hand them over to the six major powers.
All he needed to do was collect Top Grade spirit stones from them.
It was both convenient and efficient.
Nothing would be wasted.
Given that it spanned an area of over ten kilometers, the quality and durability of the construction materials were obviously no match for the Stone Stand.
The Stone Stand, easily destroyed by Lin Xuan, proved that size alone could not ensure defense.
Crack! Crack!
The sound of the earth splitting grew louder and more violent.
A myriad of large cracks spread across the entire Demon Aura Blood Pool like a spiderweb.
The numerous Formation Marks etched at the bottom of the pool shattered, rendering them useless.
Lin Xuan had assumed he could obliterate the entire Demon Aura Blood Pool in a single moment.
Yet, he encountered unexpected resistance.
It was those few core Formation Marks that were beyond his mastery of Spell Formation.
These core Formation Marks spontaneously activated, controlling the spell formations within a hundred-meter radius and creating a defensive field that resisted the force emanating from Lin Xuan.
"Is there a third effect? The grade of these Formation Marks might even surpass Emperor Level," Lin Xuan mused, his expression unaltered but his gaze lively with curiosity.
They adapted to the surrounding changes, revealing different effects.
This capability far exceeded Lin Xuan's current knowledge of Spell Formation.
He had yet to encounter any mention of such a phenomenon in ancient relics, texts, or the legacy of Spell Formation knowledge he possessed.
It was incredibly peculiar.
He retrieved a jade slip and recorded his observations.
He would delve into research when time permitted.
Subsequently, a faint white light flickered.
The force erupting from beneath his feet intensified.
The core Formation Marks, despite their desperate resistance and possibly high level, were ultimately limited in the power they could muster.
Under the might of Lin Xuan's Half-level Emperor strength, they could not hold.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A succession of explosions echoed as the surrounding Formation Marks fractured along with the pool's rocky base, losing their function.
The might he wielded diminished more and more. Eventually, beneath the fissured rock layer, the light faded and scattered. Shortly thereafter, the once seamless and sleek black Demon Aura Blood Pool was reduced to a vast pit of rubble, crisscrossed with spiderweb-like cracks, dozens of inches wide.
The largest Demon Aura Blood Pool on the entire Dongyuan Continent had been utterly destroyed. Martial cultivators, standing ten kilometers away, watched Lin Xuan's annihilation of the pool in utter silence, a collective sigh of relief rising in their hearts. His actions spoke volumes about his stance. He was nothing like the Devil Cloud Sect, who would ignite wars and ravage the continent just to augment their own power.
The continent had already borne the brunt of the Devil Cloud Sect's recent upheaval, with countless sects, families, and powers obliterated, leaving behind a trail of tragedies. They had no desire to endure any more conflict. Only those who have lived through the ravages of war can truly appreciate the preciousness of peace.
More daunting still was the fact that Lin Xuan was unlike anyone in the Devil Cloud Sect. Likely a Half-level Emperor from legend, he could overshadow the entire Dongyuan Continent with his power, unmatched by any. If he chose to follow in the Devil Cloud Sect's footsteps, there would be no stopping him.
The spirit blood from the Demon Aura Blood Pool was of significant benefit to his blood-colored spirit pet, a creature more formidable than any demonic beast on the continent. Their concerns were understandable. Had it been any other Demonic Martial Artist, they might have pursued such a path without hesitation, valuing personal strength above the lives of others, and resorting to brutal methods to enhance their power.
Fortunately, Lin Xuan was not of that ilk. His swift destruction of the Demon Aura Blood Pool, after claiming its spirit blood, was testament enough to his character. Perhaps the pool had simply lost its value to him. After all, the Demon Aura Blood Pool was the largest the Devil Cloud Sect could muster, and attempting to replicate it would be impractical, a needless drain on resources.
The other party likely didn't want to invest further time and energy into something that wasn't cost-effective.
Ultimately, whatever the reason, a positive outcome is what matters.
Currently, the largest demon force on the Dongyuan Continent, the Devil Cloud Sect, has been annihilated.
It stands to reason that this could herald a period of peace and development.
While there are still some tensions among the remaining five major forces, these are primarily individual disputes among a handful of martial artists.
Such conflicts are unlikely to escalate to the level of affecting the entire sect.
Chapter 12 – The Destruction of the Devil Cloud Sect