Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 672 - 676: Ambush_1

Falling Phoenix Meteor Cluster.

Located in the northern part of the Human Starfield, it consisted of hundreds of millions of meteors spanning several light-years and was incredibly vast. From a distance, it resembled a blood-drenched phoenix lying prone in the Void.

Trillions of miles from the meteor cluster, hundreds of thousands of streaks of light traversed the Void at incredible speed, vanishing in a flash. From a distance, they looked like a flurry of starlight shooting past.

WHOOSH!

Suddenly, a large formation of light streaks halted, revealing the figures of Disciples from Battle Sword Peak. They stood upon their Immortal Swords, their Sword Intent soaring to the heavens and stirring ripples in the Void.

"Are you sure this is the place?" the Grand Elder of Sky Sword Pavilion asked in a deep voice, looking at the meteor cluster.

Beside him stood a middle-aged man in a purple robe, an Immortal Sword at his waist. His aura was noble, and his every gesture revealed the demeanor of a superior. This man was the Sect Master of the Purple Profound Holy Sect and the controller of a Lesser Thousand-World Realm.

"Replying to the Grand Elder: as soon as my sect heard of the demon invasion, we rushed to the front line. While passing the Falling Phoenix Meteor Cluster, I detected violent energy fluctuations!" he reported. "Then, Demonic Qi billowed, obscuring the stars. It seemed those detestable demons were hiding within!" The Purple Profound Sect Master replied with a bow, his hands clasped.

"Bursts of energy emanated from there? Damn it! Those demons have broken through!" The Grand Elder's face instantly darkened. His eyes turned scarlet, and an overwhelming killing intent surged from him.

His speculation was not unfounded. The Bone Demon Army had devoured two Human worlds, absorbing enough vast energy to facilitate a breakthrough. Furthermore, the Falling Phoenix Meteor Cluster was remote, its geographical environment complex, and its concealment excellent, making it an ideal place for a breakthrough. The crucial factor was that the informant was the Purple Profound Sect Master, one of the pillars of the Human race, possessing a mid-stage Profound Immortal cultivation and thus capable of detecting the enemy. If anyone else had reported it, he certainly would not have believed them.

"Relay my command! Set up the Sword Array! Kill!"

The thought of demons hidden within the meteors, using Human flesh and blood for their breakthroughs, caused the killing intent in the Grand Elder's heart to explode fully, suppressing the star dome. Upon hearing the order, 300,000 Disciples of Battle Sword Peak, each wielding a battle sword, swiftly activated their Formation. Heaven-shattering auras surged forth, generating power that far surpassed the Peak of the Profound Immortal Realm. Countless sharp Sword Qi coalesced in the Void, unleashing a brilliant, bloody light that scattered in all directions.

BOOM!

Above the star dome, a world-annihilating sword materialized. Its hilt alone was tens of miles long, and its blade pierced through the star dome, radiating an unparalleled sharpness capable of slaying anything. Around this massive sword, 300,000 magnificent and immense Sword Qi swirled, dazzling and eye-catching, illuminating the entire Void.

After setting up the Sword Array, the Disciples of Battle Sword Peak cautiously entered the meteor layer. Soon, they encountered a problem: the meteors ahead were too densely packed, leaving no room to accommodate the Sword Array. Some nearby meteors, affected by the Sword Array, instantly turned to dust, and the resulting debris obscured their vision.

"Grand Elder, if we continue forward, it might cause a meteor collapse..." a steward reported worriedly.

Their cultivation was powerful, and they could split one or even a few falling meteors. However, they were now deep within the meteor layer, where meteors numbered in the hundreds of millions. A large-scale collapse would have unimaginable consequences.

"Relay my command! Set up smaller Sword Arrays!" The Grand Elder, consumed by murderous intent, gave the cold command without much thought.

CLANG!

With a sword's cry, the huge Sword Array vanished, replaced by ten smaller Sword Arrays. They remained awe-inspiringly sharp, capable of crushing the Void.

Four hours later, the Disciples of Battle Sword Peak arrived deep within the meteor layer. Here, the meteors were packed tightly together, the space so narrow that not even a small Sword Array could be deployed.

"Grand Elder, should we proceed?" a steward asked.

The Grand Elder did not answer immediately. He carefully examined his surroundings, his brow furrowed. His anger-clouded mind gradually cleared, and he sensed something was amiss. If the Bone Demon Army broke through here, why are there no signs of destroyed meteors? Quiet. Too quiet!

"Retreat!" The Grand Elder's expression changed drastically, and he ordered in a deep voice.

Just then, the Purple Profound Sect Master, standing among the ranks, revealed a cold smirk. He quickly retrieved a dagger from his personal storage and thrust it forward forcefully. Dense Demonic Qi billowed from the dagger.

"You..." The Grand Elder was startled. Before he could react, the dagger pierced his chest.

"You fell for it!" the Purple Profound Sect Master sneered. He forcefully wrenched the dagger out, produced hundreds of explosive talismans, and hurled them at the surrounding meteor layer. They detonated with a cataclysmic force that seemed to obliterate the Void.

RUMBLE!

Countless meteors trembled and then collapsed thunderously, hurtling towards the Disciples of Battle Sword Peak. It was as if tens of thousands of stars were falling, carrying infinite power, piercing the Void. They collided with each other, producing deafening roars and generating countless immense fragments that scattered densely, creating an utterly terrifying scene.

"This is bad!"

"The Purple Profound Sect Master has rebelled!"

"This is a trap! Quickly, protect the Grand Elder and retreat from the Falling Phoenix Meteor Cluster!"

A few early-stage Profound Immortal stewards were the first to react. Greatly alarmed, they flew towards the Grand Elder, their Sword Qi lashing out like an autumn wind scattering fallen leaves, shattering the descending meteors.

"Kill!"

After a brief panic, the Disciples of Battle Sword Peak calmed down, activated their Sword Arrays, and began to break out.

BOOM!

Meteors, each at least a thousand li in diameter, were bisected by strands of Sword Qi. They then exploded violently, debris scattering everywhere, turning into cosmic dust.

Fortunately, the Grand Elder had grown cautious at the last moment and had not pressed further. Otherwise, had they truly entered the core of the meteor layer without the protection of the Sword Array, they would have suffered devastating casualties. Even so, their situation was far from optimistic.

"As expected of the Human race's strongest force!"

"But since you've come, I, this General, will be sure to give you a fitting reception!"

Tens of millions of li away, the Bone Demon leader stood with his hands clasped behind his back. He watched the turbulent meteor layer, a cold glint in his eyes. His right hand gripped his war spear tightly, and he gave it a powerful swing. In the next instant, a massive Formation appeared. It altered gravity, propelling countless meteors into the chaotic blast zone and silently separating the Disciples of Battle Sword Peak.

Soon, the ten squads of Battle Sword Peak Disciples were completely separated.

"The hunt begins!" The Bone Demon leader sneered, his black hair whipping about. Terrifying spear qi surged to the heavens as he led his soldiers, appearing before one squad of Battle Sword Peak Disciples.

"Annihilate!" He roared again, thrusting out the bone spear in his hand.

Like a falling demonic sun, it struck directly at the Sword Array condensed by 30,000 Disciples of Battle Sword Peak.

BOOM!

A deafening sound of rending metal erupted. With almost no resistance, the Sword Array was pierced by the spear qi and shattered explosively.

"ARGH!"

Countless screams tore through the Void. The backlash from the shattered Sword Array struck the Battle Sword Peak Disciples like heavy blows, leaving them deathly pale as they vomited blood profusely. High above in the Void, the gushing blood formed beautiful, captivating blossoms. Like flowers of death, flowers from the other shore!

After this single assault, the squad of 30,000 was almost entirely incapacitated.