Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal-Chapter 561 - 548: Breaking the Formation
"Spirit of Wisdom."
Alkaid quietly perceived this newly born branch.
A brand-new cultivation system.
From what it seems, this system appears to bolster the power of the spirit and the soul.
As to what it will ultimately evolve into, it's difficult to discern at such a low rank.
"Can other experiences be used to enhance it?"
A thought crossed Alkaid's mind, and he attempted to channel a small portion of energy from both the Demon Hunter and Businessman branches to infuse into it.
The result...
"It doesn't work."
This didn't surprise him, however.
Each world has its different rules.
Didn't the beings from the Chaotic Origin Realm follow the paths of this world when they came to the Ancient Immortal Realm?
"It looks like... it's time to start with the Immortal Spirits. If things go smoothly, a single Immortal Spirit could elevate me to the Sixteenth Level, or even Seventeenth Level."
His gaze shifted, turning toward the direction of the Gate of Eternal Life.
Then, with a step into the void, he headed straight for the main base of the Gate of Eternal Life.
In this great battle, not only did the Gate of Eternal Life lose one of the three great Hall Masters, Posa Daoist, but also an Immortal Spirit with the potential to become an Immortal Venerable.
As for the remaining seventeen Dao Lords, they almost seemed insignificant in comparison.
In total, forty-six Dao Lords went missing, including Posa Daoist of the Hall Master Level who claimed to be an invincible being, a "Dao Venerable". Even though Alkaid twisted this starry sky with the Power of Time, making it imperceptible to others, it still garnered the utmost attention from the entire Gate of Eternal Life.
The Gate of Eternal Life openly claimed only to have one hundred and thirty-six Dao Lords.
Even if there were other Dao Lords in hiding, their numbers would not be many.
Many of these Dao Lords are tasked with protecting the other two Stellar Sects and the surrounding Star Domains, so the actual number of Dao Lords they can mobilize at a moment's notice barely exceeds one hundred.
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The forty-six Dao Lords amount to nearly half of the number they can mobilize at short notice.
As a result of their disappearance, the Sect Leader Dao Venerable Changqing immediately convened all the Dao Lords that the sect could muster.
In an instant, thirty-four Dao Lords gathered at the headquarters.
And more than twenty Dao Lords were on their way at full speed.
But Dao Venerable Changqing could not afford to wait any longer and immediately ordered the activation of the entire sect's Sect Protection Array; the light from the Sixteenth Level Immortal Array instantly filled the planet where the Gate of Eternal Life resided.
Upon Alkaid's official arrival at the outskirts of the Gate of Eternal Life's main base, what he saw was a posture as if facing a formidable enemy.
Compared to the Sun and Star Sect and Northern Sea Star, the planet where the Gate of Eternal Life was located was a bit larger.
This was because the Gate of Eternal Life continuously transferred materials from everywhere in the starry sky to fortify its main base.
It is for this reason that the Gate of Eternal Life was able to construct a Sixteenth Level Immortal Array.
An Immortal Array, plus a "Dao Venerable" level powerhouse leading the Formation, with the cooperation of dozens of Dao Lords.
Such an assembly...
Even if confronted with a real Dao Venerable, they would not be at a disadvantage.
Perhaps a real Dao Venerable going all out could shatter the defensive array of the Gate of Eternal Life, but as a consequence, he would also have to exert power beyond the Universe's limitations, ultimately being forced to Ascend to Immortality.
Furthermore, the concept of "Dao Venerable" itself was invented by those Immortal King level Immortal Spirits, and since the Gate of Eternal Life is backed by the Changsheng Group, no Immortal King would want to overtly strike at the Changsheng Group's influence in the Lower Realm.
For this reason, when Dao Venerable Changqing sensed Alkaid's presence outside the Gate of Eternal Life, he immediately revealed himself and respectfully saluted: "I pay my respects to Your Highness. I do not know which ignorant individual from my Gate of Eternal Life has offended Your Highness to incur such wrath. As long as Your Highness makes it known, regardless of who it is, our Gate of Eternal Life is willing to hand them over for Your Highness to deal with."
Alkaid looked at the Sect Leader of the Gate of Eternal Life.
The other party thought of him as an Eighteenth Level Immortal Spirit, which he did not find surprising.
Only an Eighteenth Level Immortal Spirit, after achieving the rank of Immortal King, could use their control over the Ancient Immortal Realm's Great Dao and, with the power of the Master of Primordial Yi, split off a Clone to be reborn in the Lower Realm, traversing the galaxies in the guise of Dao Venerable, doing things that other Dao Lords simply couldn't.
"My identity is not for you to know. I need a substantial share of the Great Dao, but I estimate that the Gate of Eternal Life would be unwilling to give it up, so I will take it myself."
Alkaid spoke calmly.
"Great Dao Share?"
Dao Venerable Changqing's expression changed.
He knew that in the Immortal Realm, the Nine Major Groups were becoming more and more blatant in their efforts to seize more shares of the Great Dao, but he never imagined that these Immortal Kings would actually set their sights on the Lower Realm Starry Sky.
You must understand that the rules of the Lower Realm Starry Sky have not yet been completely overridden by the Chaotic Origin Realm; if an Immortal King dies, the part of the Immortal Spirit they split off will also dissipate, causing great harm to the Immortal King themselves.
At best, they risk a drop in the Realm, at worst, they return to the Primordial Source.
While a "Dao Venerable" can counter hundreds and dominate an era, if the other side also has an army array meticulously assembled by Immortal Spirits like theirs, surrounding and eliminating the "Dao Venerable" who is an Immortal King's transformation is not an impossibility.
Under such circumstances, no Immortal King has reached into the Lower Realm Universe.
But now...
There's an Immortal King eyeing the Lower Realm Universe?
Have the battles above intensified to the point where Immortal Kings have to fight for their lives?
Would the supremely wise Master of Primordial Yi allow such things to happen before the battle with the Ancient Immortal Realm has fully concluded?
"Who exactly are you, Your Highness? Are you not afraid that the actions you take will enrage the great Master of Primordial Yi?"
Dao Venerable Changqing shouted in a deep voice.
But what responded to him was the Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique formed by the power of the Great Dao invoked by Alkaid.
Accompanying the early stages of the Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique's formation, the forces of Void, Destruction, Time, Five Elements, and Yin Yang circulated at once, causing Dao Venerable Changqing's complexion to change drastically: "Composite Immortal Technique!"
He teleported back into the Gate of Eternal Life instantly, his powerful Divine Sense spreading like a storm throughout the entire Sect: "High-order Immortal Technique is incoming! Everyone invoke the Great Dao and defend with full strength!"
Following his command, numerous Dao Lords within the Gate of Eternal Life stimulated their forces of the Great Dao to their limits, resonating with the Sixteenth Level Formation belonging to the Sect.
In an instant, Immortal Light surged into the sky, within it countless radiance of the Great Dao interwoven, forming a vast net that enveloped the starry sky where the headquarters of the Gate of Eternal Life was located.
The Great Dao Light facing Alkaid's area shone to its utmost brilliance.
"Buzz buzz!"
The Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique crashed down thunderously.
The continuous circulation and endless flow among the five types of Great Dao forces caused the Sect Protection Array of the Gate of Eternal Life to shake violently. The radiating Great Dao Power visibly dimmed, transferring numerous energies down to the planet occupied by the Gate of Eternal Life.
The intense tremors caused terrifying tsunamis, storms, and earthquakes on this vast and sturdy planet comparable to the Immortal Realm.
However, this state only lasted for a moment before quieting down.
Dao Venerable Changqing, along with the Mountain Protection Array and over thirty Dao Lords, had managed to withstand Alkaid's blast of Composite Immortal Technique.
This scene allowed the Sect Leader of the Gate of Eternal Life to breathe a slight sigh of relief.
However, he still dared not ease up in the slightest.
The battle was only just beginning.
He could only hope that in the forthcoming battle he could force this Dao Venerable to unleash power exceeding the limits of the universe, compelling him to ascend on his own.
At the very least, to make him realize the difficulty and retreat, not targeting the Gate of Eternal Life any further.
As for once he's retreated...
He planned to report this matter to the Immortal Realm and have the senior executives of the Changsheng Group in the Immortal Realm coordinate with the Master of Primordial Yi, for him to personally descend punishment.
While pondering, Alkaid outside the formation had already started mobilizing the power of the Great Dao again.
Dao Venerable Changqing watched helplessly, powerless to stop it.
Once they left the Formation, with the opponent's true "Dao Venerable" level of combat power, it would take very little effort to kill them.
After all, as an Immortal Spirit, he understood the true concept of a "Dao Venerable" better than these native Dao Lords.
They themselves claimed to be Dao Venerables...
It was merely a way to glorify themselves, using the prestige of "Dao Venerable" to deter surrounding forces from rash actions.
None of the self-proclaimed Dao Venerables who knew the truth would arrogantly believe they could truly confront a "Dao Venerable" incarnation like an Immortal King.
"Boom boom boom!"
The second Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique followed with a forceful assault.
The vibrations and roar swept across the entire Gate of Eternal Life; for a time, countless Golden Core-level Outer Sect Disciples and their family members residing on this planet suffered immensely in the disasters caused by these intense tremors.
And this was only the beginning.
Not long after the second Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique hit, a third one swiftly formed and descended.
Dao Venerable Changqing was terrified, but he still stimulated his Divine Sense: "Your Excellency, please refrain, the Gate of Eternal Life has been built with precautions against 'Dao Venerable' level attacks from the outset. Unless you exert power beyond the Immortal level, you will not be able to break through the Mountain Protection Array of the Gate of Eternal Life!"
"Not break through?"
Alkaid continuously bombarded with several Spatial-Temporal Collapse Techniques, each time carefully observing the operation and changes of the Mountain Protection Array of the Gate of Eternal Life.
In just a moment, he had "seen" some of the patterns of this Formation's operation.
Although not quite enough to break through by force, do not forget that he now...
Had not yet deployed the Great Dao Tower.
For the sake of leaving the Gate of Eternal Life intact, he had refrained from using this Supreme Holy Artifact to amplify his strength.
Otherwise, he would have already erased the Gate of Eternal Life along with the Mountain Protection Array.
But now...
It was about time.
He had discovered some patterns in the operation of the Formation and now had the ability to destroy the Mountain Protection Array without annihilating the Gate of Eternal Life.
In a mere thought, the Great Dao Tower materialized.
At once, the force of the Great Dao emanating from this Supreme Holy Artifact was vast and boundless, spreading throughout the starry sky.
About a dozen Great Daos interwoven into one, even inciting more resonances of the Great Dao, in its vagueness, as if the entire Ancient Immortal Realm's phantom emerged upon the Great Dao Tower.
A suffocating pressure accompanied by this phantom revelation rolled downwards.
This scene made the already extremely apprehensive Dao Venerable Changqing's eyes widen, his breath nearly freezing.
"Take another hit from my Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique!"
With the fourth Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique offered by Alkaid, from within the Great Dao Tower, the forces of Time, Space, Destruction, Yin Yang, and Five Elements surged out simultaneously, reflecting against the Spatial-Temporal Collapse Technique, ultimately forming a scene of cosmic decay that struck upon the Gate of Eternal Life's Mountain Protection Array.
Under the oscillation and outbreak of these five types of Great Dao, the entire Mountain Protection Array of the Gate of Eternal Life was like an egg being cracked open, with fissures rapidly spreading and in the next instant...
"Crack!"
It shattered.