Chapter 456 - 449: Ten-Year Bloodshed (First Update, Please Subscribe)
Boom boom boom!
The void flickered, and a massive axe swung around, transforming into a size of over a hundred feet, a destructive beam cleaving towards Iron Ridge Pass.
Iron Ridge Pass shook violently, countless arrays shattered, and in just an instant, over a thousand arrays were destroyed, leading directly to ruin; amidst these arrays, many cultivators suffered severe injuries, even fatalities.
"Such powerful attacks!"
At that moment, Lu Xuanji felt his body shaking, the overwhelming force making him uncomfortable, like seasickness.
His body felt slightly numb.
The Demon God Axe, a sixth-grade spirit treasure, one of the top magical treasures of the demon race.
Similarly, the "Lonely Boat with Raincoat and Hat Painting" is also a sixth-grade spirit treasure, but this spirit treasure not only has its artifact spirit deceased, it also shows damage and flaws, falling short of its peak third-layer combat power.
However, the Demon God Axe was in full condition, not only did it have an existing artifact spirit, its array was intact, and its attack power formidable.
Unlike ordinary magical treasures, the Demon God Axe is renowned for its powerful attack power and heavy strength.
Furthermore, one hundred and thirty Nascent Soul cultivators drove it; even Divinity Transformation cultivators could only avoid its edge under such an assault, and to foolishly resist would lead to injury or even bleeding.
With this strike, over three hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators perished, fifteen Purple Mansion cultivators fell, while the severely and lightly injured cultivators were uncountable.
Boom boom boom!
At that moment, the axe was withdrawn.
Many Nascent Soul Great Demons breathed slightly, but after three breaths, they drove the giant axe to attack again.
Boom boom boom!
Iron Ridge Pass trembled, and the grand array was damaged.
Simultaneously, numerous array masters roamed everywhere, beginning to repair damaged arrays.
The giant axe relentlessly attacked, continuously assaulting, countless arrays damaged; meanwhile, more cultivators acted to repair numerous arrays.
The two sides were at a stalemate, one attacking, one defending.
Casualties at Iron Ridge Pass intensified; soon, Golden Core cultivators perished, followed by some Nascent Soul cultivators severely injured.
Sustained attacks made Iron Ridge Pass precarious, casualties escalating.
At every moment, cultivators suffered severe injuries or even fell.
Not long ago, Jin Xi sent out a message, asking for aid from the Dan Yang Sect, Celestial Spirit Sect, and Mountain Reliance Sect.
When those sects received the message, their response was, "You must hold on. Reinforcements will launch attacks on other regions of the demon race, prioritizing attacks on key points of the demon legion, using diversionary tactics to alleviate pressure on Iron Ridge Pass."
Only a few cultivators were on their way to provide aid.
But to prevent ambushes along the way, they gathered remotely, slowly approaching.
"They’re taking action, but won’t appear at Iron Ridge Pass!" Jin Xi said, "They’re also afraid, not wanting a decisive battle with the demon race’s main force under Iron Ridge Pass, but attacking other areas. We’ve become bait or discarded pawns!"
His words carried bitterness, along with a hint of ridicule.
Lu Xuanji said, "Hold on!"
"Yes, we can only hold on!"
Jin Xi said.
Now, wanting to surrender, or become traitors, the demon race doesn’t accept it.
...
Time passed!
In the blink of an eye, ten years had elapsed.
Iron Ridge Pass was on the verge of collapse.
The demon race’s over one hundred and thirty Nascent Souls acted, continuously driving the giant axe to bombard Iron Ridge Pass, violent and domineering,
sustained bombardment for ten years.
Amid continuous battles, many Nascent Soul cultivators had to retreat to rest due to their magical power running dry.
Under such ten years of continuous bombardment, the demon race suffered tremendous losses, facing attacks from the human race at the rear, countless demon beings were slaughtered, numerous cities fell, and countless mountains were lost.
Yet the demon race’s determination for a decisive battle remained unchanged, continuing the bombardment on Iron Ridge Pass.
As for the rear’s losses, they were utterly indifferent.
After ten years, Iron Ridge Pass underwent fierce battles, countless arrays damaged, with half of the arrays paralyzed.
It’s unclear whether the arrays were severely damaged or numerous cultivators gravely injured.
Thirteen Nascent Soul cultivators, all somewhat or more severely injured.
Regarding fallen Golden Core cultivators, there were over a hundred.
As for fallen Purple Mansion cultivators, there were several thousand.
As for severely injured cultivators, they were too numerous to bother counting.
Amid ten years of sustained fighting, the expenditure of spirit stones, elixirs, magical treasures, and more was incalculable.
Iron Ridge Pass persisted till now, its combat power continually depleted, its technological potential repeatedly exhausted, standing on the brink of ruin.
At most, it could hold on for five years before Iron Ridge Pass would fall.
"The situation is dire, at most five years, perhaps even less... This place will fall!" Jin Xi said anxiously in the grand hall.
"We can only hold on!"
Lu Xuanji said, "I think reinforcements will surely arrive soon!"
"Reinforcements aren’t reliable..." Jin Xi said, clearly not optimistic about them, "If we face a crisis, you should break out first."
"Alas! Facing the current situation, breaking out first may lead to becoming live targets!"
Lu Xuanji said.
Jin Xi wanted to say something but remained silent.
Boom boom boom!
At that moment, the grand array shook.
The demon race was attacking once more.
The two bid farewell and departed, each heading to their respective arrays to operate them, resisting the demon race’s assault.
After ten continuous years of bloodshed, the grand array became riddled with holes, resembling a patchwork, seemingly ready to break at any moment.
...
Outside Iron Ridge Pass.
The demon race gathered together, their expressions heavy due to an unstable rear.
Because of drawing a large force together at Iron Ridge Pass, their rear was left vulnerable. A large part of the demon race’s elite began attacking the demon race’s heartland, resulting in severe losses and a crisis.
After ten years of bloodshed, Iron Ridge Pass was barely holding on.
But the demon race also felt fatigue, some finding it hard to endure.
"Everyone!"
At this moment, a man in black spoke, "Ten years of bloodshed, we’ve suffered severe losses. But according to the current situation, Iron Ridge Pass can persist for another five years; only I don’t want to wait any longer. Today, we shall break Iron Ridge Pass and invade the heart of Chu Country!"
"We accept the order!"
Many Nascent Soul Great Demons responded.
Some demon cultivators felt unwilling, but could only continue to endure.
Not long ago, a Nascent Soul Great Demon raised some opinions, only to be immediately executed.
The demon race’s internal situation began to turn bloody.
"Blood Sacrifice Axe!"
The man in black said.
Immediately, Qi Refining demon beasts began to activate secret techniques, transforming into blood mist and starting to perform the blood sacrifice for the Demon God Axe.
Groups of demon beasts began to worship the Demon God Axe.
The axe, originally eerie and sinister, gradually emitted a dazzling blood-colored glow.
Next, a large number of Foundation Establishment demon beasts also performed the blood sacrifice for the axe.
It seemed insufficient; then, five thousand Purple Mansion demon beasts turned into blood mist, performing the blood sacrifice for the axe.
Then, over two hundred Golden Core cultivators expended a third of their blood, beginning the blood sacrifice for the axe.
The axe’s power activated, seemingly climbing to its peak.
Buzz buzz buzz!
At this moment, one hundred and twenty Nascent Soul demon cultivators drove the axe, transforming into blood-colored light and bombarding Iron Ridge Pass.