127: Chapter 127 The Star-Devouring Battle, Chaos Destroys the Enemy

Above the sea of stars, the roar of the Star-Devouring Lord shook the star veins and Spiritual Veins till they trembled.

Bai Yunzhou stood atop Wanfo Mountain, his chaos star spirit sword pointing from afar at the giant beast in the sea of stars.

"Coalition forces, hear my order! Engage the enemy in three routes according to plan!" Ling Shuang commanded loudly.

The eastern route coalition was led by Song Xinghe, carrying star spirit light-gathering mirrors to pin down the left flank.

The western route coalition was commanded by Zhou Zhiting, using entrapment formations to trap the Star-Devouring Beasts on the right flank.

The central route coalition was personally led by Bai Yunzhou, launching a direct assault on the core of the Star-Devouring Lord's true body.

Hundreds of thousands of Guardian Coalition forces turned into three streams of light, rushing toward the Star-Devouring Beast swarm.

Seeing this, the Star-Devouring Lord opened its mouth and spat out a murky black torrent, corroding the Spiritual Qi in the sea of stars.

"Activate the light-gathering mirrors!" With Song Xinghe's order, the light from the eastern formation surged dramatically.

Innumerable intense star spirit lights converged, forming a massive beam of light that shot directly at the murky torrent.

Upon encountering the intense light, the murky torrent instantly dissipated, causing the ordinary Star-Devouring Beasts on the Star-Devouring Lord's left flank to wail and flee in Chaos.

On the western battlefield, Zhou Zhiting had activated a triple entrapment formation, trapping over a dozen Star-Devouring Beasts.

Wielding their star spirit guardian swords, the coalition soldiers concentrated their fire on the weak spots of the Star-Devouring Beasts' eyes.

Sword light intertwined as blood splattered, and the Star-Devouring Beasts on the western route quickly collapsed into total defeat.

On the central battlefield, Bai Yunzhou faced the Star-Devouring Lord directly, his chaos star spirit sword blazing with radiant light.

"Chaos Star Spirit Slash!" A sword astral intertwined with cyan and purple cleaved straight toward the head of the Star-Devouring Lord.

The Star-Devouring Lord roared and swung its giant claws, black energy colliding with the sword astral.

After a resounding boom, though the sword astral was shattered, cracks also appeared on the tips of the Star-Devouring Lord's claws.

"Your defense is not unbreakable!" Bai Yunzhou sneered and swung his sword once more.

The Chaos Domain expanded fully, its Law suppression taking effect within a radius of fifty li.

The aura of the Star-Devouring Lord plummeted by sixty percent, its movements growing sluggish as horror flashed in its eyes.

Ling Shuang took the opportunity to lead the central elites in striking at the wound on the Star-Devouring Lord's belly.

The Sword Qi from the star spirit guardian swords repeatedly pierced into it, causing black blood to gush out.

Enraged, the Star-Devouring Lord burst with surging black energy, knocking back the surrounding coalition forces.

Unable to dodge in time, several coalition soldiers were hit by the energy wave and fell to the ground severely injured.

"anti-devouring pills!" Disciples of the Pill Hall rushed forward, feeding Medicinal Pills to the wounded.

Seeing this, Bai Yunzhou burned a portion of his Chaos Origin, causing his strength to surge briefly.

"Star Spirit Chaos: Myriad Techniques Return to One!" The sword astral condensed into a ten-thousand-zhang green lotus, piercing straight into the Star-Devouring Lord.

The green lotus sword astral penetrated the defense of the Star-Devouring Lord and drove deep into its body.

The Star-Devouring Lord let out a shrill roar, its massive body struggling violently.

The sea of stars trembled from it; countless stardust was stirred up, and turbulent currents surged everywhere.

"Entangle it, do not let it escape!" Bai Yunzhou shouted loudly.

The coalition forces on all three routes quickly encircled it, while the star spirit light-gathering mirrors shone continuously to weaken its power.

Entrapment formations stacked layer upon layer, firmly trapping the Star-Devouring Lord in the center.

The Star-Devouring Lord slammed crazily against the formation walls in an attempt to break out, but failed to burst through.

Seizing the opportunity, Bai Yunzhou turned into a cyan rainbow and charged straight for the glabella of the Star-Devouring Lord.

"Chaos Sword Qi, Soul Shatter!" A slender yet concentrated beam of Sword Qi pointed directly at its core.

The Sword Qi penetrated the scales of the Star-Devouring Lord, stabbing into the vital point between its eyebrows.

The Star-Devouring Lord's struggles ceased instantly, and its massive body slowly sank downward.

"We succeeded?" Wild joy appeared on the faces of the coalition soldiers as they cheered loudly.

However, Bai Yunzhou looked grave: "It is not completely dead yet!"

Just as he spoke, the body of the Star-Devouring Lord suddenly inflated, black energy gathering rapidly.

"Not good, it's going to self-detonate!" Ling Shuang's face changed drastically as she called out in warning.

"Everyone fall back!" Bai Yunzhou channeled his Power of Chaos and set up a defensive shield.

The chaos domain-protecting seal hung high in the sky, a cyan-purple defensive light barrier shielding the coalition forces.

The power of the Star-Devouring Lord's self-detonation was earth-shattering, even causing cracks to appear in the space of the sea of stars.

The defensive light barrier vibrated violently and countless cracks spread across it, but it held without breaking.

After the self-detonation ended, the Star-Devouring Lord's body turned into ash, scattering across the sea of stars.

Bai Yunzhou retracted his defensive shield; his entire aura was withered, and blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Elder!" Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting quickly rushed forward to support him as he teetered.

"I am fine, just depleted too much of my Origin." Bai Yunzhou waved his hand.

The coalition soldiers tallied their casualties; though victorious, they had paid a heavy price.

"Count the casualties, treat the wounded, and clear the battlefield," Ling Shuang commanded.

Disciples of the Investigation Department scattered in all directions to scout the surrounding starry sea for any survivors that slipped through the net.

A few days later, the battlefield was cleared, and the remaining ordinary Star-Devouring Beasts had all been wiped out.

Reports of victory arrived from all over the Myriad Realms; the Star Spirit Tribulation had been safely passed, and the Spiritual Veins were secure.

Bai Yunzhou and the others returned to Wanfo Mountain to hold a grand victory celebration and honor the heroic martyrs.

Inside the Hall of Heroes, thousands of new names of coalition soldiers were added, shining brilliantly.

"This victory was impossible without the sacrifice and perseverance of every single Guardian," Ling Shuang said.

Bai Yunzhou added, "However, we cannot slacken. The threat from the Black Stone Realm remains."

"Though the Star Spirit Tribulation has passed, our hundred-year war preparations must continue."

After the ceremony ended, Bai Yunzhou went to the Green Lotus Secret Realm to enter secluded cultivation to heal his injuries.

Burning his Origin this time had caused significant harm to him, requiring concentrated effort to recover.

Meanwhile, Ling Shuang presided over the post-war reconstruction of the Myriad Realms, repairing the damaged Spiritual Veins.

Zhou Zhiting returned to Shattered Star Gorge to fortify the defense line and guard against unusual movements from the Black Stone Realm.

Song Xinghe led the Investigation Department deep into the sea of stars to gather residual energy from the Star-Devouring Beasts.

"This energy might be used to improve Spirit Treasures and boost combat power."

The Star Spirit Reconciliation Academy also grew busy, studying the remains of the Star-Devouring Beasts to seek new Breakthroughs.

The star vein spiritual mines of Wanfo Mountain resumed operations, forging more Guardian Spirit Treasures.

Disciples of the Artifact Hall drew lessons from the decisive battle and improved the design of the star spirit guardian sword.

"The new Spirit Treasures will be sharper and better able to resist erosion from alien realm energy."

Disciples of the Pill Hall were also studying the blood of the Star-Devouring Beasts to refine stronger Medicinal Pills.

"Although this blood contains corrosive power, it also possesses a miraculous effect of nourishing Spiritual Veins."

The Myriad Realms rapidly recovered its vitality after the war, its Guardian strength growing ever more powerful.

In the Green Lotus Secret Realm, Bai Yunzhou's aura recovered steadily.

The Origin of his Chaos Green Lotus Body was gradually repaired, and his strength even made some progress.

Reflecting on the experience of this decisive battle, his Chaos Star Spirit Art became increasingly refined.

"If I can completely master the power of the Void Refining Stage, I will have greater confidence in dealing with the Black Stone King."

During his secluded cultivation, he occasionally received messages from the outside world to stay informed about developments in the Myriad Realms.

Learning that all reconstruction and preparation work was proceeding in an orderly manner, he was deeply relieved.

Months later, Bai Yunzhou emerged from his seclusion, releasing the outward aura of the Early Stage Void Refining level.

The entire Wanfo Mountain could feel this powerful force, and Cultivators looked over in astonishment.

"The Elder has emerged from seclusion!" As the news spread, Wanfo Mountain erupted in jubilation.

Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting rushed over immediately; seeing Bai Yunzhou's aura stable, joy showed on their faces.

"Congratulations, Elder, on making a Breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage!" the two said in unison.

Bai Yunzhou smiled slightly: "Only with such strength can I better protect the Myriad Realms."

The three went to the Wanfo Mountain branch hall to discuss follow-up preparation plans.

"The blood sacrifice ritual of the Black Stone Realm is drawing near; we must accelerate our preparations," Ling Shuang said.

"I propose we take the initiative to attack and destroy the blood sacrifice altar of the Black Stone Realm," Zhou Zhiting suggested.

Bai Yunzhou pondered, "Taking the initiative to attack carries considerable risk, but it is worth a try."

"We must first send a squad from the Investigation Department to gauge the true situation in the Black Stone Realm."

"At the same time, assemble elite forces to form a 'Ritual-Breaking Squad' and wait for an opportunity to strike."

With the plan set, the Investigation Department squad set off immediately, infiltrating the Black Stone Realm.

The Ritual-Breaking Squad also began assembling, its members all top Cultivators of the Myriad Realms.

Bai Yunzhou personally selected the team members, requiring them not only to be formidable in strength but also firm in resolve.

"This operation concerns the safety of the Myriad Realms. Only success is permitted; failure is not an option."

After the squad was assembled, they began targeted training to simulate the environment of the Black Stone Realm.

The Star Spirit Guardian Academy tailored tactics specifically for the team, combining the Power of Chaos and star spirit.

The Artifact Hall equipped the team with top-tier Spirit Treasures and protective gear.

The Pill Hall prepared ample healing pills, Soul Protection Pills, and Anti-Poison Pills.

Everything was ready, waiting only for intelligence from the Black Stone Realm brought back by the Investigation Department.

A few days later, the Investigation Department squad sent back urgent news: "The blood sacrifice altar in the Black Stone Realm has been completed."

"The altar is located in the core area of the Black Stone Realm and is guarded personally by the Black Stone King."

"The blood sacrifice ritual will take place in three days, at which time space will be forcibly torn open."

Bai Yunzhou made a prompt decision: "Ritual-Breaking Squad, set off immediately to stop the blood sacrifice!"

Brimming with vigor, the squad members embarked on their journey bearing the hopes of the Myriad Realms.

Boarding the fastest star skiff, they sped toward the Black Stone Realm.

The star skiff concealed itself within the turbulent currents of the starry sea, avoiding patrol squads from the Black Stone Realm.

Three days later, the star skiff arrived at the periphery of the Black Stone Realm, not far from the altar.

"The altar is surrounded by heavy defenses, and the Black Stone Legion is stationed there," the scouting team reported.

Bai Yunzhou observed the direction of the altar: "Divide into two routes—one to pin them down, one to disrupt the ritual."

"Ling Shuang, Zhou Zhiting, and I will head straight for the core of the altar, while the rest pin down the enemy forces."

The operation began; the diversion squad launched the initial attack to draw the attention of the Black Stone Legion.

Sure enough, the Black Stone Legion fell for the trick, rushing toward the diversion squad.

Bai Yunzhou and the other two took the opportunity to sneak in, heading straight for the blood sacrifice altar.

Atop the altar, the Black Stone King was presiding over the ceremony, black energy continuously surging into the altar.

Tiny cracks had already appeared in space, faintly revealing the direction of the Myriad Realms.

"Stop!" Bai Yunzhou let out an angry shout, his chaos star spirit sword stabbing directly at the Black Stone King.

Caught off guard, the Black Stone King was struck by the sword astral and staggered backward.

"You ants again, ruining my grand plan!" The Black Stone King was furious beyond measure.

Black Qi surged wildly around his body as the full aura of the Peak Late Stage Body Integration level exploded out.

"Today, I will settle you once and for all!" Bai Yunzhou channeled his Void Refining Stage power and met him head-on.

The Chaos Domain expanded, and under Law suppression, the Black Stone King's aura plummeted.

Meanwhile, Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting joined forces to destroy the altar, continuously bombarding it with star spirit power.

The black energy of the altar grew weaker and weaker, and the spatial cracks stopped expanding.

"Seeking death!" Seeing this, the Black Stone King attacked Bai Yunzhou madly in an attempt to stop them.

Bai Yunzhou responded calmly, every move of his chaos star spirit sword's sword astral being lethal.

"Chaos Star Spirit Slash!" The sword astral cleaved into the Black Stone King's chest, tearing open his defense.

Spewing black blood, terror flashed in the Black Stone King's eyes: "Impossible! You actually made a Breakthrough!"

"To protect the Myriad Realms, no difficulty can stand in my way!"

Bai Yunzhou swung his sword once more, the sword astral condensing into a green lotus that went straight for his Life.

The green lotus sword astral pierced through the Black Stone King's body, pinning him to the altar.

Letting out a final roar, the Black Stone King's aura severed, and he died completely.

Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting also successfully destroyed the altar, and the spatial cracks began to heal.

On the side of the diversion squad, the leaderless Black Stone Legion quickly collapsed into utter rout.

The ritual disruption operation was a resounding success, and the crisis of the Myriad Realms was completely lifted.

Cheering with joy, the squad members returned to the Myriad Realms with the bliss of victory.

As news spread back, joy erupted across all regions of the Myriad Realms, and the common people sang and danced.

A grand victory celebration was held in Black Stone City to commend the achievements of the Ritual-Breaking Squad.

Standing on the high platform, Bai Yunzhou looked down at the common folk living and working in peace.

In his heart, he knew this victory was hard-won, paid for with the blood of countless people.

"The peace of the Myriad Realms requires us to guard it together," he said softly.

Ling Shuang and Zhou Zhiting stood beside him, their eyes filled with resolve.

"In the future, no matter what crisis we encounter, we will fight side by side."

After the victory celebration, the Myriad Realms entered a period of true peaceful development.

The star Spiritual Veins grew ever more flourishing, nourishing every living being.

Research at the Star Spirit Reconciliation Academy made continuous Breakthroughs, and Cultivators of all races coexisted in harmony.

The Guardian Academy nurtured batch after batch of outstanding Guardians, carrying on the mission.

Bai Yunzhou continued to patrol the realm daily, spreading the philosophy of guardianship and protecting the peace of the Myriad Realms.

His figure, like a cyan rainbow amidst the sea of stars, became the Guardian deity of the Myriad Realms.

Under the perseverance of the Guardians, the radiance of the Myriad Realms grew ever more brilliant.

In the years of peace, the idea of guardianship struck deep roots in the heart of every living being.

Even if unknown challenges lay ahead in the future, the Myriad Realms was already prepared.

For they knew that as long as they were united in heart and mind, upholding their original intention of guardianship,

there was no difficulty that could not be overcome, and no peace that could not be protected.

The sea of stars is vast, and the path of guardianship is long and resolute.

Together with all Guardians, Bai Yunzhou will use his Life and blood

to protect this sea of stars and guard all living beings unto eternity.