Chapter 1695 Entering the Chaoxi Sea to Retrieve Treasure
A terrifyingly powerful aura naturally emanated from him, causing the asteroid belts in the surrounding star field to become disordered.
Within the boundary, the mountains and rivers remain the same, but the direction of the earth's veins and the flow of spiritual energy are perfectly matched with the structure of the Shenzhou spacecraft.
The entire Shenzhou spacecraft seemed to come alive, breathing and resonating with the stars.
The aspirations and cultivation of all beings in the Immortal Gourd Realm, in turn, nourish this divine vessel that carries everything they have.
"After five hundred years of cultivation, the body of the Divine Ship is now seven-tenths complete!" Zhang Xuan stood atop the Imperial Palace, feeling the vastly different state of the Immortal Gourd Realm compared to five hundred years ago, and his heart settled down.
The main structure of Shenzhou, the foundation of the defensive array, and the prototype of the artifact spirit are all complete.
Zhang Xuan sat high in the main position, his aura as deep as the sea, and his body was shrouded in the image of the birth and death of countless things.
Below stood several powerful figures, the pillars of the Immortal Gourd Realm.
The old ancestor Rongxiao and the Buddha King of the Western Heaven, who have advanced to the mid-stage of the Integration Realm, and Jueyuan and Yexingchen, who have newly advanced to the early stage of the Integration Realm.
In addition, there are three terrifying seventh-tier demonic beasts with different forms: the Divine Winged Demon Bird, the Fungal Insect King, and the Time-Dwelling Mother Insect.
Having undergone the baptism of the true immortal's body energy, they have been reborn.
"Gentlemen," Zhang Xuan began, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, "the forging of the Divine Ship has reached a critical stage, but resources are exhausted. The Myriad Manifestations Merchant Alliance and the trade with the Xuanhuang Great Realm can no longer provide more support for our Divine Ship. Only one place, which has endured the ancient calamity, contains ancient treasures that can solve our urgent problem."
His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the area of Chaoxi Sea that was shrouded in mist year-round.
"The Chaoxi Sea, with its eight water rings, is essentially an ancient prison that desolately holds the Ghost Clan. Its constituent materials are of extremely high grade, perfectly suited for the use of my Divine Ship. The purpose of this journey is to enter these eight water rings and extract their essence!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression turned solemn. The infamous reputation of the Chaoxi Sea was known to all in the Immortal Gourd Realm.
However, everyone responded in unison, "We will obey the decree of Ancestor Xuan!"
"set off!"
With a flick of his sleeve, Zhang Xuan unleashed a stream of chaotic light that enveloped everyone, instantly tearing through the void and hurtling towards the Chaoxi Sea.
Once again, we set foot on the outer edge of the Chaoxi Sea.
The eight slowly rotating water rings, each with a distinct aura, still emitted a heart-pounding vibration.
“Based on the experience of our predecessors and my deductions, of the eight water rings, only the Life Ring is relatively peaceful, and the Prison Ring, being the most dangerous central core, contains great treasures, but also carries deadly dangers,” Zhang Xuan said in a deep voice. “We will break them one by one, starting with the Dead Sea!”
He selected his target and, relying on his powerful divine sense at the Mahayana stage and his profound understanding of the laws of space, easily locked onto the ever-changing entrance to the Dead Sea barrier.
"Get in!"
With a flash of chaotic light, the group passed through the water ring gate and stepped into the Dead Sea.
Before me lay a desolate, gray world.
The viscous seawater was calm and still, and an extremely dense aura of death permeated every inch of space, freezing life and eroding the soul.
What is most awe-inspiring is the enormous gray-white skeleton that supports this world!
The natural patterns on the bones contain fragments of profound principles of death.
"Hiss... What terrifying death energy!" Night Star's body flickered with eerie light as he resisted the erosion of death. Ancestor Rongxiao and the Buddha King of the Western Heaven also wore solemn expressions.
The three seventh-tier demonic beasts let out low growls, appearing restless and uneasy.
"These bones... are excellent materials for refining the dragon bones of the Divine Ship, enhancing its immortality and resistance to death!" Tianyezi exclaimed excitedly.
“This bone is integrated with the barrier; forcibly dismantling it might trigger a backlash,” Jueyuan said, observing the surrounding laws and patterns.
"It's alright," Zhang Xuan said calmly. "You all form an array to protect your surroundings and resist any undead spirits or vengeful ghosts that may appear. These three seventh-tier demonic beasts will assist you. I will retrieve the remains."
He took a step and hovered above the Dead Sea.
The Seal of Reincarnation of the Heavens appeared above his head, and countless streams of chaotic energy descended, repelling all the invading death energy.
He did not immediately use the Xuan Tian Treasure Sword, but instead planned to deal with the situation using his own authority and supernatural powers.
"Gravity Authority, Domain Unfurled!"
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Centered on Zhang Xuan, an invisible super-heavy domain suddenly descended!
The Dead Sea water below was pressed down by the terrifying gravity, creating violent ripples.
The enormous skeleton also emitted a creaking sound as it struggled to bear the weight.
"That's not enough, the power of withering and flourishing, the touch of annihilation!"
He pointed his fingers like a sword, a wisp of grayish-white energy swirling around his fingertips—the solidified power of the Great Decay and Flourishing Technique! This energy contained the ultimate meaning of decay and annihilation, and following the guidance of his divine sense, it gently traced the Dao node connecting the massive skeleton and the water ring barrier.
"laugh……"
There was no earth-shattering roar, only a sickening sound of the Dao principles breaking.
Where the grayish-white aura swept across, the chains of death that held the skeletons and the water ring barrier together withered and vanished rapidly!
The entire Dead Sea barrier erupted instantly!
"Aww——"
The viscous seawater boiled, and countless undead skeletal beasts and ghosts formed from pure death energy and resentment emerged from the sea, rushing towards Zhang Xuan and the people behind him like a tide!
Among them were even several enormous undead lords whose auras were comparable to those of the late-stage Fusion Realm cultivators!
"Form the Zhou Tian Star Array!"
Jueyuan shouted and, together with Rongxiao, Buddha King, and Yexingchen, quickly took their positions, drawing upon the power of the stars to set up a defensive array. The light screen swirled, temporarily blocking the approaching army of undead.
"Screech—" The Divine Winged Demon Bird spread its wings, stirring up a black storm that tore through space, shredding large numbers of undead.
The fungal insect king landed on the undead, covering it with countless dense mycelia and absorbing its death energy.
The Time-Dwelling Mother Worm continuously stripped away the lifespan and energy of the undead, turning each approaching undead into ashes.
The three seventh-tier puppets each displayed their unique abilities, greatly reducing the pressure on Jueyuan and the others.
Zhang Xuan seemed oblivious to the battle behind him, his entire focus concentrated on cutting through the bones.
The annihilation touch of the power of withering and flourishing is extremely efficient, but it also consumes a considerable amount of resources.
The inner world is filled with surging spiritual energy, supporting the continuous output of authority.
Soon, the main Dao principles were severed one by one.
"The solidification of wood, the chain of life!"
Zhang Xuan shifted his power, his right hand making a grasping motion, and the boundless vitality transformed into countless thick, emerald-green chains, which wrapped around the enormous skeleton that was about to break free of the barrier!
This is to prevent the skeleton from collapsing due to energy imbalance the moment it is separated, and also to bind it for easy retrieval.
"Come here...!"
Zhang Xuan roared and exerted force with both arms, drawing upon the gravity handle.
The enormous skeleton, dragged by the chains of life and pulled by the gravitational field, roared as it was violently pulled from the Dead Sea base!
Rumbling--
The entire Dead Sea Sea Ring Barrier was turned upside down, with seawater overflowing and space cracking!
Without its core support, the water ring barrier began to become extremely unstable.
The inner world behind Zhang Xuan unfolded, emitting a powerful suction force that dragged the massive skeleton bound by chains inch by inch into it!
As the last bit of bone disappeared into the inner world, Zhang Xuan immediately sensed that the inner world sank slightly. The boundless death energy and immortal Dao charm contained in the bones would have collapsed if not for the suppression of the True Demon Body.
"Dead Sea skeletons, acquired! Retreat!"
