126: Chapter 126 The Myriad Buddha Spirit Mine, The Secrets of the Star Tribulation

Just as the star spirit reconciliation work at Qingmang Mountain was getting on track, the communication talisman vibrated urgently.

Bai Yunzhou unfolded the talisman paper, and a distress message from Wanfo Mountain in the Western Region caught his eye.

"The mining of the star vein spiritual mine has encountered obstacles, and ancient stone carvings hide ominous omens."

Hearing the news, Ling Shuang immediately allocated resources: "I will go to the Western Region with you."

Zhou Zhiting remained to guard Qingmang Mountain: "Leave the Star Spirit Reconciliation Academy and the defensive line to me."

The two transformed into streams of light and sped westward, the star veins and Spiritual Veins along the way calm and undisturbed.

Three days later, they arrived at the foot of Wanfo Mountain, where the entrance to the spiritual mine had already been cordoned off by the Sealing Department.

The leader of the Western Region Sub-Alliance came forward to greet them, his face as solemn as iron: "Elder, Alliance Leader."

"A giant stone carving was discovered during deep excavation in the mine, and frequent anomalies occurred after it was touched."

Bai Yunzhou followed him into the mine shaft, where the light of the star vein spiritual mine grew increasingly intense.

In the center of the deep mine cavern stood a black stone carving about ten feet high.

The stone carving was covered with distorted runes, emitting an ancient and eerie Aura.

"After touching the stone carving, the mine cavern began to tremble, and the Spiritual Qi became chaotic," the sub-alliance leader said.

Bai Yunzhou activated his Chaos Eye, and the runes instantly transformed into legible ancient script.

"The Star Spirit Tribulation arrives, the Star-Devourer descends upon the world, Spiritual Veins dry up, and the Myriad Realms sink."

Ling Shuang's pupils contracted sharply: "Is this the legendary Star Spirit Tribulation?"

"The Void Star-Devouring Beasts feed on star veins and once destroyed ancient Star Domains," Bai Yunzhou explained in a deep voice.

The sub-alliance leader looked horrified: "Will this beast really appear again?"

"The Major Achievement of the star spiritual veins has triggered the mandate of heaven; the Star-Devouring Beasts are already on their way."

Bai Yunzhou ran his fingertips over the stone carving, using the Power of Chaos to investigate its Origin.

"The stone carving was left by ancient Guardians to warn future generations to prepare for war."

"We must immediately stop mining the spiritual mine and devote all our efforts to researching ways to resist the enemy," Ling Shuang made a prompt decision.

Bai Yunzhou shook his head, however: "The spiritual mine is the key to forging Guardian Spirit Treasures."

"We can set up a purification formation around the mine cavern, mining while remaining on high alert."

Everyone took action immediately, and the Sealing Department Disciples quickly set up the grand formation.

Mining of the star vein spiritual mine resumed, but with layers of protection and monitoring added.

Bai Yunzhou and Ling Shuang returned to the Wanfo Mountain Sub-Hall and gathered the Elders of various fields to discuss matters.

"The Star-Devouring Beasts are immune to ordinary attacks; only the Power of Chaos and star spirits can harm them."

"We need to mass-produce Spirit Treasures that integrate both powers to equip the Guardian Coalition," the head of the Artifact Hall said.

The head of the Pill Hall added: "We also need to refine Medicinal Pills that resist the star-devouring poison."

"I have already sent a message to Black Rock City to dispatch more manpower for support," Ling Shuang said.

Bai Yunzhou pondered and said: "We need to formulate a 'Star-Devouring Defense Plan' and execute it in three steps."

Step one: accelerate the mining of the star vein spiritual mine and rush the production of Guardian Spirit Treasures.

Step two: study the habits of the Star-Devouring Beasts and find their fatal weaknesses.

Step three: reinforce the core Seals of each Spiritual Vein and construct a defense network.

"The Investigation Department needs to go deep into the star sea to track the movements of the Star-Devouring Beasts."

"The Star Spirit Reconciliation Academy will simultaneously study the connection between the Star-Devouring Beasts and the star veins."

Various orders were quickly conveyed, and Wanfo Mountain in the Western Region entered a state of emergency combat readiness.

Bai Yunzhou remained in the mine cavern to analyze the remaining runes on the stone carving.

More secrets about the Star-Devouring Beasts emerged: "The Star-Devouring Beast population is enormous."

"The leader, the Star-Devouring Lord, is as massive as a mountain, with strength reaching the Early Stage of Void Refining."

"Its saliva can corrode Spiritual Veins, causing them to wither upon contact, so special protection is required."

Ling Shuang compiled this information into a booklet and transmitted it to various Guardian outposts throughout the Myriad Realms.

"Let all Cultivators know of the danger in advance and make protective preparations."

Inside the mine cavern, the Artifact Hall Disciples had already begun using the star vein spiritual mine to forge Spirit Treasures.

The first Guardian sword integrated with Chaos spiritual iron emerged from the furnace, its spiritual light dazzling.

"The sword body contains both powers, capable of slicing through the defensive shell of the Star-Devouring Beasts."

Bai Yunzhou held the longsword and tried a slash; the Sword Qi cleaved open the stone wall of the mine cavern, its power astonishing.

"We need to speed up the forging process; at least one piece must be equipped for everyone in the coalition."

The Artifact Hall Disciples worked day and night; the furnace fire in the mine cavern blazed brightly, and the clanging sounds were endless.

Meanwhile, the Investigation Department's star sea squad had already set out.

Riding a specially made star skiff, they investigated in the direction from which the Star-Devouring Beasts were predicted by the stone carving to arrive.

A few days later, the first investigation report was sent back: "Abnormal energy has been detected at the edge of the star sea."

"A large amount of star dust has been devoured, suspected to be the passage of a Star-Devouring Beast pack."

Looking at the report, a look of resolve flashed in Bai Yunzhou's eyes: "The Star-Devouring Beasts are already closing in."

"We need to set up 'Star-Devouring Snare Formations' at the cores of each Spiritual Vein in advance."

The Sealing Department immediately allocated Formation Plates and spiritual crystals, transporting them to various parts of the Myriad Realms.

The Pill Hall Disciples of the Wanfo Mountain Sub-Hall also successfully refined "anti-devouring pills."

"This pill can resist the corrosive power of the Star-Devouring Beasts, lasting for three hours."

The Medicinal Pills were mass-produced and quickly distributed to various coalition garrisons via star skiffs.

Bai Yunzhou and Ling Shuang went to the cores of various Spiritual Veins to personally guide the deployment of the formations.

The Northern Region's Black Rock City Spiritual Vein, the Southern Region's Qingmang Mountain Spiritual Vein, the Eastern Region's Penglai Domain Spiritual Vein...

At each core, a triple snare formation was set up, driven by the power of the star veins.

"The snare formations can temporarily trap the Star-Devouring Beasts, buying time for the coalition to surround and annihilate them."

When passing through the Yunxing Domain, Zhou Zhiting was already waiting there with the coalition forces.

"The Shattered Star Gorge defensive line has been reinforced, and all members of the coalition are equipped with anti-devouring pills."

After inspecting the defensive line, Bai Yunzhou nodded in satisfaction: "The Yunxing Domain is the first barrier."

"You must hold the fort here; the first defensive line absolutely must not be breached."

Zhou Zhiting bowed and accepted the command: "I will certainly not fail your trust, and will defend the Yunxing Domain to the death."

After making the proper arrangements, Bai Yunzhou and Ling Shuang returned to Wanfo Mountain.

The mining of the spiritual mine inside the cavern was nearing its end, and the forging of Spirit Treasures had also begun to take shape.

"We have forged three thousand star spirit guardian swords and two thousand soul-guarding shields," the head of the Artifact Hall reported.

"This is enough to equip the vanguard forces, and subsequent Spirit Treasures will be completed one after another."

Ling Shuang sent a message to Black Rock City: "Have the Guardian Coalition head to various defensive points in batches."

"The vanguard forces will assemble in the Yunxing Domain within three days to face the first batch of Star-Devouring Beasts."

In the star sea, the Investigation Department squad sent back even more urgent news.

"The Star-Devouring Beast pack has already arrived in the middle of the star sea and will reach the Yunxing Domain in three days."

"Three adult Star-Devouring Beasts have appeared in the first batch, with massive bodies and terrifying Auras."

Bai Yunzhou immediately sent a message to Zhou Zhiting: "Prepare for battle, and avoid their initial edge."

"First trap them with the snare formations, then focus your attacks with the star spirit guardian swords."

Within the Yunxing Domain, Zhou Zhiting had already finished deploying the coalition forces.

The snare formations were hidden at the star vein nodes, just waiting for the Star-Devouring Beasts to step in.

The coalition soldiers held their star spirit guardian swords, wore their anti-devouring pills, and stood ready in tight formation.

Three days later, three dark shadows appeared at the edge of the star sea, rapidly approaching.

The Star-Devouring Beasts were as massive as small hills, their entire bodies covered in black scales, with their fangs bared.

As they flew, they carried a devouring power, causing all the star dust along their path to dissipate.

"The Star-Devouring Beasts have arrived, prepare to activate the snare formations!" Zhou Zhiting ordered loudly.

Unaware of anything, the three Star-Devouring Beasts charged straight into the core of the Yunxing Domain Spiritual Vein.

"Activate the formation!" With the command, the power of the star veins erupted instantly.

The triple snare formations were activated simultaneously, the star spirit light forming a giant cage.

Trapped inside, the Star-Devouring Beasts let out angry roars and crashed against the cage.

"All forces, charge and focus your attacks!" Zhou Zhiting pointed her battle blood spear straight ahead.

The coalition soldiers shouted in unison, the light of their star spirit guardian swords interweaving into a net.

Sword Qi slashed against the scales of the Star-Devouring Beasts, bursting into dazzling sparks.

But the scales were exceptionally hard, leaving only shallow scratches.

"Attack their eyes, that is their weakness!" Bai Yunzhou's transmission arrived just in time.

Zhou Zhiting immediately adjusted her orders: "Aim all forces at the eyes of the Star-Devouring Beasts!"

Several streams of Sword Qi, condensing the power of star spirits and the Power of Chaos, pierced straight toward the eyes of the Star-Devouring Beasts.

One Star-Devouring Beast screamed in pain as its left eye was pierced by the Sword Qi, blood flowing out.

Its defense showed a flaw, and more Sword Qi poured in, heavily wounding its body.

"Keep attacking, do not give them a chance to catch their breath!"

The coalition's morale was greatly boosted, and their offensive grew even more fierce, leaving the second Star-Devouring Beast heavily wounded as well.

But the third Star-Devouring Beast suddenly erupted, the black energy around its body surging.

The cage of the snare formation was actually cracked by its impact, and it nearly escaped.

"Reinforce the star veins!" Zhou Zhiting activated her Battle Blood Sacred Body, pouring its power into the formation.

The cracks in the cage were quickly repaired, and the Star-Devouring Beast's struggles grew increasingly weak.

After half a day of fierce fighting, the three Star-Devouring Beasts finally collapsed in pools of blood.

Although the coalition soldiers suffered casualties, they successfully held the first defensive line.

Zhou Zhiting sent a message reporting the victory, and everyone at Wanfo Mountain breathed a sigh of relief.

"The first battle is won, but we must not let our guard down," Bai Yunzhou said.

"This is just the vanguard; the real test is yet to come."

Ling Shuang added: "We need to repair the defensive line, treat the wounded, and replenish supplies as quickly as possible."

"Reinforcements from Black Rock City are already on the way, and subsequent forces will arrive one after another."

Bai Yunzhou gazed toward the star sea, his eyes filled with solemnity.

"The Star-Devouring Lord is about to arrive; that will be the hardest battle."

He turned to Ling Shuang and said: "I need to return to the Green Lotus Secret Realm for secluded cultivation."

"I must strive to break through to the Void Refining Realm to have the confidence to confront the Star-Devouring Lord."

Ling Shuang nodded: "Leave the affairs of Wanfo Mountain to me, you can focus on your secluded cultivation with peace of mind."

"If there is any emergency, I will send you a message immediately."

Bai Yunzhou immediately set off for the Green Lotus Secret Realm, the star veins and Spiritual Veins along the way parting to make way for him.

Inside the Secret Realm, the chaos green lotus and the spiritual light of the star veins converged, the energy extremely dense.

He sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, operating the Chaos Star Spirit Art to impact the Realm barrier.

In the star sea, the vanguard of the Star-Devouring Beast pack had already been annihilated.

But further in the deep distance, an even more terrifying Aura was rapidly approaching.

Learning of the vanguard's annihilation, the Star-Devouring Lord burned with rage and accelerated toward the Myriad Realms.

The defense network of the Myriad Realms was fully deployed, and the cores of each Spiritual Veiv stood ready.

A steady stream of reinforcements from the Guardian Coalition rushed to various defensive points.

The Spirit Treasures forged from the star vein spiritual mine were continuously delivered, and the coalition's combat power steadily increased.

The Pill Hall Disciples refined Medicinal Pills day and night to ensure an abundant supply of materials.

The research of the Star Spirit Reconciliation Academy also had a new Breakthrough, discovering that the Star-Devouring Beasts were afraid of intense light.

"We can craft star spirit light-gathering mirrors to weaken their defense with intense light."

The news spread to various defensive points, and everyone immediately rushed to manufacture the light-gathering mirrors.

Inside the mine cavern of Wanfo Mountain, the last batch of the star vein spiritual mine had been completely excavated.

The Artifact Hall Disciples put all their effort into forging, striving to complete all Spirit Treasures before the Star-Devouring Lord arrived.

Ling Shuang inspected various defensive points daily, boosting the morale of the soldiers.

"Winning the first battle proves that we have the ability to fight the Star-Devouring Beasts!"

"As long as we hold the defensive line and unite as one, we will surely survive the Star Spirit Tribulation!"

The soldiers' fighting spirit grew increasingly high, and they were filled with confidence in victory.

Within the Green Lotus Secret Realm, Bai Yunzhou's Aura continued to climb.

The Chaos Green Lotus Body and the power of the star spiritual veins fused deeply, impacting the barrier of the Void Refining Realm.

Dazzling light radiated from his entire body, as the Power of Chaos and star spirits formed a massive vortex.

His Sea of Consciousness expanded continuously, and his comprehension of the Laws of heaven and earth grew increasingly profound.

At the edge of the star sea, the figure of the Star-Devouring Lord was already clearly visible.

Its size far exceeded that of ordinary Star-Devouring Beasts, and the black energy around its body blotted out the sky and the sun.

Wherever it passed, the Spiritual Qi of the star sea was completely devoured, leaving behind utter silence.

The Investigation Department sent an urgent message: "The Star-Devouring Lord has entered the range of the Myriad Realms and will arrive in three days!"

Ling Shuang immediately sent a message to Bai Yunzhou: "The Star-Devouring Lord is coming, we need you to emerge from seclusion and take charge of the overall situation!"

Inside the Secret Realm, Bai Yunzhou suddenly opened his eyes, the light within them surging wildly.

"Void Refining Realm, achieved!"

With a low shout, the Realm barrier shattered with a bang, and a powerful Aura swept through the Secret Realm.

He rose and transformed into a green rainbow, speeding toward Wanfo Mountain.

The Guardian Coalition forces in various parts of the Myriad Realms had already made preparations for the decisive battle with the Star-Devouring Lord.

The star spirit light-gathering mirror arrays were ready, and all members were equipped with Guardian Spirit Treasures.

Snare formations were layered one upon another, and the Seals at the cores of the Spiritual Veins were rock-solid.

Ling Shuang stood at the highest point of Wanfo Mountain, gazing toward the star sea.

The green rainbow arrived as scheduled, and Bai Yunzhou's figure landed beside her.

"The Star-Devouring Lord has arrived, the decisive battle begins," Bai Yunzhou said in a firm tone.

"The coalition has finished assembling and can launch an attack at any time," Ling Shuang replied.

The two looked at each other, with no trace of fear in their eyes, only the conviction of certain victory.

Above the star sea, the roar of the Star-Devouring Lord shook heaven and earth.

An ultimate, decisive battle concerning the survival of the Myriad Realms was about to begin.

All Guardians were in position, guarding the peace of the star sea with their bodies of flesh and blood.

The light of the star spiritual veins grew increasingly radiant, interweaving with the conviction of the Guardians.

Bai Yunzhou gripped the chaos star spirit sword in his hand, his Aura rising all around him.

"Today, we shall bury the Star-Devouring Beasts in the Myriad Realms to eliminate the threat once and for all!"

Ling Shuang drew her star spirit guardian sword, her Sword Qi soaring straight into the clouds: "The Myriad Realms unite in one heart to resist the Star-Devourers!"

The coalition soldiers throughout the Myriad Realms echoed in unison, their voices shaking the star sea.

The horn of the decisive battle was officially blown amidst the light of the star spiritual veins.