CHAPTER 500: CHAPTER 397: WHAT IS A DEMON?

HUM. HUM.

HUM. HUM. HUM.

The Chi Yuan Holy Array roared incessantly. Turbulent currents formed by immense Water Tao Marks and sharp aerial blades formed by numerous Space Tao Marks emerged chaotically from the void. They cut towards Hong Yuan with a ghostly motion, intending to tear him into pieces, all quite unexpectedly.

This attack was not only terrifying but also exceedingly strange, almost impossible to guard against effectively.

If Saints like Lang Daohou or Marquess Flame Sun were to attempt to breach the Chi Yuan Holy Array, they would undoubtedly suffer a great loss. They would flee in panic and might even leave their fortunes and lives behind, their Dao extinguished and their bodies perished.

Yet, facing such a mournful and piercing attack, Hong Yuan’s expression remained very calm. Slowly, he uttered one word, "Stabilize."

Above his head, the Heavenly River Sword instantly emitted a brilliant azure sword light, illuminating heaven and earth, asserting its presence.

A blue dragon shadow appeared in the air above, slowly spiraling and roaring at the Chi Yuan Holy Array. The roars turned into white ripples, causing the Chi Yuan Holy Array to waver.

Sword Tao Divine Power—Water Dragon Chant!

The blue dragon shadow opened its mouth wide. A powerful force emerged, slowly converging into a massive vortex. In an instant, it effortlessly swallowed the Chi Yuan Holy Array’s raging currents of Water Tao Marks and its piercing aerial blades of Space Tao Marks.

In the field, there was no disturbance, just tranquility!

"How could this be..." Ansheng Martial Saint’s gaze was vacant.

Seeing this, he was completely shocked by Hong Yuan’s maneuvers. Even the act of feeding Saint-level elixirs to the Ocean-viewing Taoist paused for a moment.

Though the Ocean-viewing Taoist’s eyes were empty and lifeless, having lost their former luster, he still sensed the ease with which Hong Yuan was breaking the array.

Because that overwhelming, crushing pressure was approaching slowly, as if gripping his throat, making him feel suffocated!

At this, the Ocean-viewing Taoist’s heart sank suddenly, and he quickly called out, "Ansheng, quickly urge Minghuo and the others to come."

[Array Tao +500]

[Array Tao +500]

[...]

Hong Yuan walked leisurely across the black stone bridge of the Chi Yuan Holy Array, earnestly deciphering this Holy Array.

During this process, his Great Emperor-Level talent and insight were fully utilized. This allowed him to practically learn by analogy, swiftly deciphering the array and enhancing his attainments in the Array Tao discipline.

The Array Tao includes the Space Tao and the Water Tao... Interesting, very interesting. Although no Great Emperor has ever emerged from the Array Tao, it seems capable of interpreting the heavens and earth, encompassing all Taos. It’s truly inconceivable, Hong Yuan praised inwardly. He occasionally extracted Green Grapes Immortal Nuance from the Blue Primordial Treasure Lotus and channeled it into the Heavenly River Sword.

Actually, he could have shattered the Chi Yuan Holy Array with fifty percent of his brute strength. But there was no need, absolutely no need. The Daxuan Dynasty may have been kind to him, but his life was his own. Moreover, breaking the array too soon might cause the Daxuan Dynasty to assign him some unforeseen task. What if he was asked to attack the Heaven Sea Pass, guarded by his ancestral master, Baixiang Xuanjiang? Would he go or not? He certainly didn’t want to confront his ancestral master, Baixiang Xuanjiang. After all, the Phoenix Creek Sect had cultivated him and placed great importance on him. In the future, his Original Body was very likely to become an elder ancestor of the Phoenix Creek Sect, taking control over it. Moreover, why should he reveal his trump card for the Daxuan Dynasty and let those enemies lurking in the shadows learn his information? Besides, isn’t the confrontation between Saints also a battle of intelligence? As it is now, breaking the array while increasing his Array Tao proficiency is a good approach.

BOOM!

When Hong Yuan reached the halfway point, a gray fog suddenly surged around him, completely obscuring his vision and perception.

Clearly, the Ocean-viewing Taoist and Ansheng Martial Saint saw how difficult Hong Yuan was to deal with. They chose to sacrifice the offensive capabilities of the Chi Yuan Holy Array, reinforcing its defenses with the intent to stall for reinforcements.

Change the formation? They’re underestimating me far too much, Hong Yuan thought. His expression was indifferent, a cold smile playing on his lips as he continued forward.

With that, he traversed several tens of yards.

He marched straight ahead, not at all confused by the Chi Yuan Holy Array, bringing an indescribable fear to the Ocean-viewing Taoist and Ansheng Martial Saint.

"Damned Demon Tao heretic! Not only is his combat strength top-notch within his realm, but his Information Tao methods are also unique. Damn it! Minghuo and the others will take another quarter of an hour to arrive," Ansheng Martial Saint clenched his fist tightly, murmuring resentfully.

Though his penetrating vision was ruined, the Ocean-viewing Taoist’s eyes briefly regained clarity. He took a deep breath, flung his Taoist robe’s sleeves, and called out, "Cloud Sea Scroll, rise."

The wind howled abruptly. The Ocean-viewing Taoist’s black hair stood on end, and his plain Taoist robe emitted a bright, clear light—a symbol of utmost combustion.

The Cloud Sea Scroll stood upright before him, floating and wavering as it slowly unfolded. Within it lay not only scenes of mountain torrents and tsunamis, images of an apocalyptic world, but also reflections of the Milky Way cascading down and stars bursting—a truly terrifying sight.

In an instant, the scroll transformed into reality. Boundless waves of Cold Marrow Divine Water and a majestic Star River surged forth, altering the Chi Yuan Holy Array once again. This not only greatly enhanced its defensive capabilities but also its offensive might.

It must be known that these peculiar waves of Cold Marrow Divine Water had once halted numerous Martial Saints from the Daxuan Dynasty, preventing them from advancing even an inch.

While some of these Martial Saints didn’t want to risk their lives for the Daxuan Dynasty, this also highlighted the terror of the Cold Marrow Divine Water.

Not to mention that the offensive force of the vast Star River had now been added!

Thus, the Chi Yuan Holy Array suddenly became filled with murderous intent. Restrictions were layered upon each other, becoming more complex and difficult to fathom. This caused Hong Yuan to subconsciously slow his steps.