580: Chapter 581 The Reincarnation Barrier!

The moment Soul-Devouring Demon Lord made a move, extremely bizarre changes simultaneously occurred throughout the Xuanxiao Realm.

Deep within the Taixuan Immortal Sect, an inner Sect Golden Core Elder who had been in closed-door cultivation for thirty years suddenly stiffened.

Immediately, his eyes lost focus abruptly, and then murky yellow dim light began to churn within them.

At the same time, the flawlessly round Golden Core within his body also shattered into pieces silently inch by inch.

The cultivation and dao attainment that had condensed within it for hundreds of years were forcibly extracted as if by an invisible giant hand.

They transformed into a streak of light that soared into the sky, converging toward somewhere in the distance.

During this process, the instinctive crisis sense of his spiritual perception made this Elder try to struggle and resist.

But that power had rooted itself in his body for a long time, penetrating deep into his bones and marrow, long since becoming indistinguishable from him.

Once triggered at this moment, it was completely irresistible.

Moreover, things similar to this situation were not isolated incidents.

Within the Yujing Dao Court, a clerk in white robes responsible for organizing texts also suddenly trembled violently at this moment, the bamboo slips in his hand scattering all over the ground.

Murky yellow light similarly lit up in his eyes, and his cultivation throughout his body was extracted from him like a breached river, transforming into a streak of light and flying away.

He didn't even have time to utter an exclamation before he collapsed to the ground, as if drained of all his essence, Qi, and spirit.

In the Qingwei Dao Sect, a Disciple who was in closed-door cultivation attempting to break through to a Golden Core True Person suddenly raised his head at this moment.

The Reincarnation light in the depths of his eyes surged greatly, and then his entire person became like an ignited furnace, his cultivation and dao attainment crazily gushing outward.

In the Zixiao Grotto-Heaven, a long-lurking Demonic Path Cultivator likewise did not escape unscathed.

There was also the Hunyuan Demon Cave, the Six Desires Grotto-Heaven, including various territories in the outer realms.

Cultivators who had been planted with Reincarnation marks, under the control of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, were successively drained of all their essence, Qi, spirit, and cultivation by the Reincarnation marks deeply planted within their bodies.

Transforming into thousands of streaks of light, they soared into the sky from all over the Xuanxiao Realm, crossed the Void Realm like rivers, and frantically surged toward the direction where the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord was located.

From this very moment on, the Aura of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord surged by more than severalfold in an instant.

After all, these Clones planted with Reincarnation marks were scattered across various major forces in the Xuanxiao Realm.

There were Disciples of Righteous Path Sects, Loose Cultivators of Demonic Path grotto-heavens, old monsters living in seclusion, as well as fledging juniors.

Every single Clone had been planted with a Reincarnation mark over long years, like seeds buried in dark places.

Once triggered at this moment, all the seeds burst out of the soil simultaneously.

Thousands of strands of cultivation, dao attainment, and Law comprehension, like extracted spring water, crazily converged toward the main body of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord along the invisible Karma chain.

The Reincarnation light around his body was as dense as substance to the extreme, and the entire Void Realm let out an unbearable roar under his Aura.

It seemed as though even heaven and earth itself were trembling for this suddenly surging power.

Naturally, this commotion also caused the expressions of all the True Monarchs present to change simultaneously.

In the ancient well-like, undisturbed eyes of True Monarch Taixuan Huangshi, an unmaskable anger emerged for the first time.

He clearly perceived that among those converging streaks of light, there were several Auras he was extremely familiar with.

Those were precisely the Sect members and Disciples of the Taixuan Immortal Sect; tracing it down, they could even be considered his descendants.

He never expected that the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord would actually stretch his claws right under his eyelids, silently planting so many Reincarnation marks within his Sect.

Some of those extracted Clones were even younger generations he had watched grow up, yet at this moment, their cultivation was drained by the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord like harvested crops.

"Qin Guan!"

The voice of True Monarch Taixuan Huangshi was as deep as muffled thunder, carrying an extremely suppressed anger.

"How dare you make a move against my Taixuan Immortal Sect!"

The expression of True Monarch Yuji Sitian was likewise icy to the extreme.

His Dao of Order clearly captured that several of those streaks of light came from deep within the Yujing Dao Court.

That was his jurisdiction, an absolute territory he had protected with the Law of Order for countless years.

And as the Dominator thereof, he had originally thought everything was completely under his control, but he hadn't expected that his subordinates had already been infiltrated into a sieve.

Although the cultivation of those Cultivators whose cultivation was drained was not high, for the entire Yujing Dao Court, it was merely a drop in the bucket.

But this represented that the hands of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord had already reached into his most core territory, while he was completely unaware of it.

Not only were the two of them furious, even the faint smiles on the faces of Demon Monarch Liuyu Tian and Demon Lord Hunyuan completely vanished.

Although the Cultivators within their own grotto-heavens were merely expendable materials in their eyes, and whether they lived or died was completely insignificant.

But this was already a matter of principle.

Yes, just now they hadn't helped speak for the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, and even added insult to injury by helping the Righteous Path side gang up on him.

But could this be the same?

Evidently, the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord had harbored malicious intentions long ago, secretly pulling petty tricks in their territory!

As expected of an insidiously cunning old devil, it seemed that abandoning darkness to join the light was indeed a display of foresight!

Among the six True Monarchs, if one were to say who was least surprised by this scene, it had to be Lu Ming.

Having long since experienced the methods of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, he naturally had some expectations and mental preparation for this.

Therefore, when those streaks of light converged, he appeared so calm and composed.

However, to blend in, he still cooperatively showed an expression of sharing a common hatred and being full of indignation.

Of course, Lu Ming's inner self was incomparably joyous.

Although the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord was not yet forced to a desperate end, since he didn't hesitate to expose his trump card hidden for many years, he obviously already felt the pressure.

As long as this method of his was knocked down, more of his trump cards could be forced out.

Finally, when the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord reached the end of his wits, he would definitely find a way to make a desperate gamble.

At that time would be the real opportunity for him to make a move!

Thinking of this, Lu Ming's gaze was profound as he looked toward the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord standing in the Void Realm.

After receiving the cultivation stripped away by countless Reincarnation marks, the Aura around the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord had at this moment climbed to an unprecedented height.

The murky yellow Reincarnation light churned endlessly around him like substance, shrouding his entire person within it, resembling a dark sun rising from the depths of the Netherworld.

Those pupils surging with Reincarnation light slowly swept across the various True Monarchs present, the corners of his mouth curving into an almost ferocious arc.

"Fellow Daoists, why get so angry? Isn't all this thanks to you? What kind of Saints are you pretending to be here now!"

"If you truly harbor compassion and care for the common people, why not fulfill this one, sparing us the tragedy of devastation once more!"

What the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord said could be described as sincere and earnest, as if he was forced to do this with no other choice.

However, the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord knew it clearly in his heart.

He knew that as Nascent Soul True Monarchs, even True Monarch Taixuan Huangshi, who cared most about his Bloodline descendants, was only temporarily angry.

It was utterly impossible for him to retreat half a step for these ants, so when he said these words, it was merely to buy time.

Then, without waiting for the True Monarchs to reply, he had already raised his palm high and violently pressed down toward them!

That power, converging the cultivation of thousands of Clones, poured out like a tsunami.

The Law of Reincarnation unfolded in the Void Realm, transforming into a murky yellow long river traversing the firmament.

Within it churned the phantoms of countless living beings cycling through Life and Death, simultaneously crushing toward the six True Monarchs.

So majestic was that power that even the Void Realm emitted unbearable shattering sounds under its oppression.

Regarding the sudden attack by the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, the True Monarchs were not surprised at all.

An old devil of many years having poor character—wasn't that completely normal?

Each of them employed their own methods to fend off this full-strength strike from the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord!

True Monarch Taixuan Huangshi put his hands together, and the Qi of the Innate Five Tai surged out, transforming into an invisible barrier striding across before him.

However, this time, when that Reincarnation long river crashed against the barrier, it actually caused the figure of True Monarch Taixuan Huangshi to retreat slightly by an inch.

Although it was only an inch, it was already enough to make alarm bells ring loudly in the hearts of all the True Monarchs present.

You must know that True Monarch Taixuan Huangshi was a genuine Nascent Soul Great Perfection, and moreover a Great True Lord who had comprehended the Qi of the Innate Five Tai.

Even if he had just blocked it casually without using his full strength, the fact that the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord could force him back a step greatly shocked everyone.

At this moment, they came to a realization: after absorbing the cultivation and essence, Qi, and spirit of thousands of Cultivators, the strength of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord had undergone a metamorphosis and was no longer comparable to before.

Even if they had confidence to retreat unscathed from the hands of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, if they were truly careless and suffered some dao injuries, that would be the most troublesome thing.

After all, this loose Alliance of theirs was pieced together and temporarily formed, and everyone guarded against each other.

They were certain that if one of them truly suffered a heavy blow, someone would definitely harbor crooked thoughts or even turn around to stab them in the back.

Therefore, they could no longer hold back as before.

Otherwise, they might very well suffer an unexpected defeat!

Thus, True Monarch Yuji Sitian was seen mobilizing the Law of Order with all his might, softly spitting out the word "Suppress".

The Law of Order attempted to bind that Reincarnation long river like an invisible giant net.

However, the power of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord had already surged at this moment, and that Reincarnation long river struggled and churned within the net of order, continuously tearing at the mesh ropes like a trapped giant dragon.

The expression of True Monarch Yuji Sitian also grew a bit more solemn accordingly.

Seeing this scene, the remaining True Monarchs did not just sit by and do nothing.

Demon Monarch Liuyu Tian's hands fluttered, and the threads of the seven emotions and six desires wound toward the mind and spirit of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord like invisible tentacles.

However, the Aura of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord was currently at its peak, and his willpower was as unshakeable as iron casting.

The moment those emotional threads touched him, they were crushed to pieces by the Reincarnation light, turning into void all over the sky.

Demon Monarch Liuyu Tian let out a muffled grunt, and a trace of solemnity flashed across the depths of his eyes.

However, although the effect was not achieved, it ultimately still made the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord divert a fraction of his power.

Thus, Demon Lord Hunyuan's power of defilement intended to take advantage of the weakness to enter.

Spreading like a filthy tide, it attempted to erode the Reincarnation Law of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord.

However, the Dao of Reincarnation itself was one of the most supreme Laws between heaven and earth, and the stability of its Foundation was far from being comparable to ordinary Laws.

Although the mere power of defilement could distort all things, it found it difficult to advance even an inch before this eternal long river.

Therefore, Lu Ming, whose Laws possessed a certain degree of restraint, made his move at this time.

Seeing him form hand seals, the Two Instruments Annihilation Light shot out once more.

The clear and turbid light where Yin and Yang intersected slashed into the Reincarnation long river like a sharp blade, tearing open a breach.

True Monarch Chiyan Yinglei followed closely behind, the Purple-Azure Heavenly Punishment Lightning fiercely roaring in along that breach. Lightning and Reincarnation power exploded deep within the long river, splashing murky yellow fragments all over the sky.

The six True Monarchs each displayed their divine abilities, and six completely distinct powers of Law, like six torrents, simultaneously impacted the surging Reincarnation long river of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord.

Lights intertwined, Laws collided, the Void Realm shattered, and heaven and earth trembled.

The entire battlefield was like a furnace into which dozens of stars had been thrown, churning with terrifying energy sufficient to turn all things into nothingness.

However, this time, the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord held steady.

The surged Reincarnation power, like a true immortal long river, blocked, resolved, and ultimately eroded the onslaught of the six True Monarchs one by one.

Although every collision consumed quite a bit of him, that cultivation replenishment coming from thousands of Clones was like an endless spring, temporarily maintaining his power at an extremely high level.

The six True Monarchs joining forces were actually unable to completely suppress him for a time.

But the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord did not have much joy in his heart; he was very clear that this was only temporary.

The cultivation and dao attainment converged by those Clones were ultimately rootless wood and source-less water.

Every minute and every second they were being consumed and worn down.

Although his Aura maintained a high level after the surge, beneath that high level was a constantly draining Foundation.

Once dragged out long enough, he would only become more and more passive until a complete collapse.

Therefore, he had to break away as soon as possible and obtain the Great Dao of Reincarnation.

Only that Great Dao could allow him to turn defeat into victory amidst this disadvantage.

At this thought, a trace of crazy resolve flashed across the eyes of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord.

He suddenly bit the tip of his tongue, spraying a mouthful of Essence Blood onto the reincarnation treasure mirror.

In an instant, that pitch-black, ink-like ancient mirror suddenly erupted with dazzling murky yellow light.

Tens of millions of Reincarnation patterns on the mirror surface lit up simultaneously, like an ancient grand array that had slumbered for eternity awakening in a single day!

"Reincarnation Barrier, open!"

However, along with the roar of the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, the expected peerless grand array did not rise; instead, this Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure, which was almost approaching a fifth-rank Dao treasure, shattered with a deafening roar without any warning.

The Soul-Devouring Demon Lord actually self-destructed this Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure that he had nourished for many years without the slightest hesitation.

However, seeing this, the True Monarchs did not feel the slightest joy; naturally, they wouldn't think the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord had gone out of his mind and cut off his own arm.

On the contrary, the consequence of what forced the opponent to sacrifice a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure to achieve their purpose was self-evident.

But before the True Monarchs could react, the all-sky fragments from the self-destruction of the reincarnation treasure mirror scattered across the Void Realm like a burning rainstorm.

Every single fragment burned and expanded frantically in the air.

Immediately, they transformed into chains of the Law of Reincarnation.

Those chains intertwined and wrapped around each other, stacked layer upon layer, and ultimately constructed a Reincarnation Barrier so vast it was breathtaking within the blink of an eye.

Trapping the six True Monarchs together with the Soul-Devouring Demon Lord within it.

And the moment the barrier took form, all the True Monarchs enveloped within it felt an extremely terrifying sense of oppression.

That was not just a barrier, but even more like a complete Reincarnation world.

Within the barrier, hundreds of millions of images of Life and Death cycling surged incessantly in every inch of the Void Realm, unfolding before their eyes like an endless long scroll of Life and Death.