"Good, now is the time."
"Form the formation!"
His voice echoed across the high skies of the battlefield, carrying endless coldness and sternness.
As Di Kun gave the order, the chaotic demon army began to transform rapidly. Many demon generals, who had already received instructions, started to shift their forms.
In an instant, demonic energy soared to the heavens, and boundless energy exploded across the universe, even annihilating chaos.
The area became a chaotic blur, and a strange, terrifying aura began to spread across the battlefield, as if some ancient and unimaginable existence was slowly awakening, preparing to open its eyes and survey the worlds.
At this moment, no matter how powerful one was, they couldn't help but feel a deep sense of dread and tremble.
The Heavenly Divine General sensed something was wrong and forcefully halted his current actions.
"What's going on?"
He saw that one demon general after another was now drenched in thick blood, their expressions frenzied, as if they were chanting something, preparing to sacrifice themselves to summon some existence.
Even Di Kun himself was now chanting an ancient sacrificial text. His body was covered in dense, twisted, and horrifying patterns, and blood seeped from his seven orifices, making him look like a true vengeful ghost.
The demon generals who were chanting the sacrificial texts were in an even worse state.
It seemed as if some kind of ritual had begun, instantly draining their essence, spirit, and vitality. Their once full and vibrant bodies were now hollowed out, leaving only withered husks.
This scene was too horrifying and chilling.
At the point where the two armies clashed, boundless karma rose like rolling smoke, twisting into a terrifying black whirlwind that swept across the heavens.
Whether it was the demon lords of the Demon Court or the Dao Realm experts of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, they couldn't help but shiver, their backs cold.
Faintly, the entire battlefield became pitch black, with no light, no moon, and no way to see even a hand in front of one's face. No rules or laws could penetrate this darkness.
The phantom of the Immortal Chu Dynasty's fortune dragon let out a mournful cry, gradually being swallowed by the black mist, becoming blurry and then quickly disappearing.
At the same time, terrifying ancient demonic beasts—Taotie, Pixiu, Zhenkong, Kui Niu, Chongming, and Qiongqi—began to emerge from the black whirlwind, reappearing in the world.
They roared at the heavens, as if they had come alive from the river of time, emerging from ancient times into the present, taking on their true forms and charging through the armies.
The spine-chilling sounds of chewing and tearing echoed within the black whirlwind. Any living being caught in it disappeared without a trace.
"Demons and ghosts, begone!"
The Heavenly Divine General was the first to be caught in the black whirlwind.
He tried to break free, but to his horror, he found that a terrifying force was continuously seeping in, like invisible hands grabbing his limbs, trying to drag him into the abyss.
"Break!"
The Heavenly Divine General radiated light, the order of the Ancestral Dao Realm swirling around him, peeling away and shattering everything.
He was a Ancestral Dao Realm expert, someone even Heavenly Decline Tribulations could hardly affect. Although this terrifying force was strange, it wasn't enough to drag him in.
"Master, save me!"
However, his mount, the Azure Sky Ox, wasn't as strong as him. At this moment, it let out terrified cries.
Its once massive body, as large as a mountain range, was now riddled with holes, as if it had been dismembered.
Within the black whirlwind, the ancient demonic beasts that had reappeared were constantly reassembling—Taotie's head, Pixiu's limbs, Zhenkong's fur, Chongming's wings.
A monstrous beast, impossible to describe, stood within the black whirlwind, as if it had truly come to life.
It extended a rotting claw, grabbed the Azure Sky Ox, and threw it into its gaping, bleeding mouth, beginning to chew.
"Stop!"
The Heavenly Divine General roared, his Ancestral Dao Realm aura shaking the heavens and earth. His spear radiated boundless light, and the Great Dao itself resonated as he thrust it forward, piercing the monstrous beast's claw.
However, the pierced part quickly healed. A mysterious force appeared, turning into black mist that drifted and reattached the broken parts.
This was a horrifying, chilling scene that stunned everyone on the battlefield.
Even Di Kun, who had prepared himself mentally, couldn't help but feel a deep sense of dread and tremble.
This was the first time he had activated the Heavenly Demon Soul Devourer Ancient Formation given to him by Gu Changge, but he realized he had underestimated the power of this ancient formation. And this was without even gathering the 3,000 formation eyes.
Now, he had only used his own essence to control the formation, yet it had already reduced the Heavenly Divine General, a Ancestral Dao Realm expert, to such a pitiful state.
If he truly gathered the 3,000 formation eyes, not even a Ancestral Dao Realm expert could stop him, let alone someone like his father.
Di Kun's heart burned with excitement. He once again commanded the demon generals to chant the demonic texts, sparing no cost to trap the Heavenly Divine General here.
As long as he achieved a great victory in this first battle, he would undoubtedly gain more support from the Demon Court in the battles to come.
What he had shown now was only a fraction of the Heavenly Demon Soul Devourer Ancient Formation's power. He hadn't even unleashed its full potential.
Endless black mist spread, covering the entire battlefield. The terrifying black whirlwind swept through like the scythe of death.
Without a doubt, the Immortal Chu Dynasty's army was routed. With the Heavenly Divine General trapped in this strange formation, the other Dao Realm experts were also terrified and quickly retreated, not daring to face it.
On the other hand, the Demon Court's morale soared. The sound of the Demon Gathering Conch rang out again, and the vast demon army charged forward, completely conquering this territory of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
This battle shocked and horrified the entire Prime-Origin Civilization.
Even the demon generals and lords following Di Kun hadn't expected the outcome to be like this.
Let alone the other forces—the Immortal Chu Dynasty had suffered a great defeat. After being outsmarted and losing billions of troops to Chu Gucheng's schemes, the Demon Court had finally turned the tables.
News of this battle spread like wildfire, causing an uproar everywhere.
Deep within the Demon Court, in the Abyss, all the demon ministers were stunned. Who could have imagined that the result would defy all expectations? Not only had the Demon Court won a great victory, but they had also trapped the Heavenly Divine General, a renowned figure of the Immortal Chu Dynasty. He was the leader of the three divine generals of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, his combat prowess surpassing even some of the ancient Ancestral Dao Realm demons of the Demon Court.
"How is this possible?"
The Demon Emperor and the other princes of the Demon Court were also in disbelief, unable to accept Di Kun's triumphant first battle.
"Hahaha, as expected of my son! To think he had such a mysterious ancient formation. No wonder he dared to boast."
Di Huang, the Demon Ancestor, was overjoyed. Although he had guessed that Di Kun had some tricks up his sleeve, he hadn't expected it to be such a terrifying ancient formation.
After all, Di Kun currently had no Ancestral Dao Realm experts assisting him.
The ancient Ancestral Dao Realm demons of the Demon Court, aside from respecting the Demon Ancestor and a few others, paid little attention to the other generals and lords.
Believing that Di Kun was seeking his own death, none of the ancient Ancestral Dao Realm demons had been willing to assist him.
But now, the situation had changed dramatically. Many could see that Di Kun must have had the help of a mysterious expert.
That terrifying ancient formation wasn't something the Demon Court could produce. No one knew how Di Kun had obtained it, keeping it hidden until now.
After this first battle, many ministers would surely believe in Di Kun. If he dared to make such a promise, it meant he was absolutely confident.
Di Huang, the Demon Ancestor, felt much of his frustration dissipate. In a good mood, he waved his hand and ordered a banquet to be prepared for Di Kun.
Although the first battle was a great victory, there was still a long way to go before they could breach the capital of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
If they continued to pursue, they might encounter reinforcements from the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
He planned to have Di Kun return first.
The Immortal Chu Dynasty would undoubtedly come up with a countermeasure. After all, Chu Gucheng's birthday was just a few days away, and they couldn't afford any mistakes.
Of course, he also had some questions he wanted to ask Di Kun personally. Otherwise, he wouldn't feel entirely at ease.
Who was the mysterious expert behind Di Kun, and what was their purpose? Why were they helping Di Kun?
The news of the battle between the Immortal Chu Dynasty and the Demon Court spread like wildfire, quickly becoming the talk of the Prime-Origin Civilization.
Deep within the Imperial Immortal Palace, on a misty cliff.
Ling Yuxian, dressed in a flawless white dress, sat cross-legged with her eyes closed. The mountain breeze blew, causing her black hair to flutter, half-covering her face. Her jade-like skin seemed to radiate a faint glow.
She was cultivating an ancient heavenly technique. Although her eyes were closed, her arms moved gently, following a certain rhythm.
The surrounding void was crushed by her body, and strands of rules and order swirled around her, as if she were about to be reborn in flames.
"For the Immortal Chu Dynasty's ruler's birthday, you can accompany the elders."
Not far away, the void rippled, and Ling Yuling, dressed in a snow-white silk dress, stepped out barefoot. Her feet were as white as snow, delicate and smooth. She wore a veil, her face obscured, with only a hint of red lips visible. Her voice was soft.
Hearing this, Ling Yuxian opened her eyes in surprise, looking over.
"Sister, didn't you say you were going? Why the sudden change of heart?"
She asked, puzzled.
Although her sister hadn't fully recovered her peak strength, she was much better than when she was trapped in that dark space. Even ordinary Ancestral Dao Realm experts were no match for her now.
Of course, Ling Yuling wasn't planning to announce her return to the world just yet.
With the Immortal Chu Dynasty's ruler's birthday approaching, after discussing with the elders, Ling Yuling had initially planned to go herself.
She intended to form an alliance with the Immortal Chu Dynasty, the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, the Tathagata Buddha Kingdom, and other forces to jointly face the great calamity of the Prime-Origin Civilization.
During this time, Ling Yuling had used a rare treasure of the Imperial Immortal Palace, the Heaven and Earth Chessboard, to deduce that the destiny of this era might fall upon the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Chu Gucheng, the ruler of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, had a strong fortune and might become the one to face this calamity.
Over the past hundred epochs, the Immortal Chu Dynasty had developed rapidly, able to rival other forces in such a short time, showing extraordinary potential.
The Imperial Immortal Palace, an ancient and immortal sect with profound foundations, had her return. Once she revealed her identity, the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, the Immortal Chu Dynasty, and the Tathagata Buddha Kingdom would likely agree to form an alliance with her.