Chapter 1770 The Second Advance Team of the Immortal Realm

“But…” Zhang Xuan was still somewhat unwilling, “If this world is destroyed, the chaotic land where these gas wells are located will inevitably be controlled by the enemy. At that time, wouldn’t these dormant fire seeds fall into enemy hands? They will be unable to be used in the final battle.”

"This is the third point I want to make," Jiao'er lowered her third finger, "Do you think that the ancient and mysterious ice protective barrier outside those gas wells is so easy to open?"

She looked at Zhang Xuan: "The reason you were able to see me back then was because the passage of time caused a slight flaw in the protective layer. Even so, you could only see me, but you could not truly touch the core of my slumber."

"When you went there later, the protective layer was damaged, but the core restriction was still there. You could only absorb the scattered spiritual energy and could not truly awaken me. The reason I was finally able to wake up was not only because the protective layer continued to be damaged, which led to the deterioration of the sleeping environment, but more importantly, because I sensed the drastic changes in the outside world and the faint resonance between my own bloodline and some kind of energy in the dark. I struggled actively and barely managed to break free from the seal."

Zhang Xuan was also taken aback when he heard this.

So Jiao'er woke up for this great battle? Then all my four immortal essence stones were for nothing?

Jiao'er glanced at Zhang Xuan, a smile appearing on her face, and continued, "The protective layers beneath the Qi wells of most other great demons are intact and incredibly sturdy. They were jointly set up by several ancient powerful beings back then, and their core laws are connected to certain roots of the Great Dao of the Heavens. Let alone you, even if a Golden Immortal came in person, without a specific method, a forced attack would not only be difficult to break through, but might also trigger a backlash."

"They are locked in the cracks of time and space, waiting for a specific moment, the moment when the ultimate battle arrives, when the great Dao of the heavens is violently shaken, and when the threads of cause and effect and destiny are re-intertwined. Only then will the protective layer naturally loosen and dissipate, or only those who hold a specific contract or token can safely open it."

Jiao'er looked at Zhang Xuan, whose expression kept changing, and finally concluded: "Therefore, your idea is neither reasonable nor ethical. Abandon this idea and consider other feasible methods to deal with the enemy at hand."

A long silence fell over the hall.

The fire in Zhang Xuan's heart was completely extinguished by Jiao'er's three basins of ice water.

He had to admit that Jiao'er's words were reasonable and well-founded, and he could not refute them.

Awakening hundreds of ancient immortals to lend a hand is ultimately unrealistic.

The harsh reality remains.

You Wuyai sighed softly, breaking the silence: "Fellow Daoist Jiao'er is quite right. External forces cannot be forced or relied upon. In the end, we still need to rely on ourselves. Lord Taishan, the most urgent task is to integrate the existing forces and formulate a comprehensive strategy to deal with the powerful enemy."

Zhang Xuan rubbed his temples, suppressing the disappointment and anxiety in his heart.

It's better to rely on yourself than on others. Instead of relying on that vague and slumbering army, it's better to be down-to-earth and make the most of what you already have.

He looked at Jiao'er, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, fellow Daoist. I was just being presumptuous. Since that's the case, we will no longer place our hopes on external forces. Next, I would like to ask fellow Daoist to analyze the enemy's situation with us in detail and discuss countermeasures."

Jiao'er nodded slightly: "Since I have agreed to help, I will do my best."

Zhang Xuan took out the jade slip containing the information and, together with You Wuyai and Tian Shi Laozu, began to explain it in detail to Jiao'er.

From the legend of the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Evils, to the possible divine paths of the four late-stage True Immortal deputy commanders, and then to the general information about the twenty early and mid-stage True Immortal Demon Lords...

Jiao'er listened very attentively, occasionally asking questions or pointing out possible weaknesses and ways to counter certain supernatural powers.

Although she is aloof and taciturn, she always gets straight to the point when she speaks.

The atmosphere inside the hall shifted from its previous somber mood and slight fantasy to a more intense atmosphere of fervent struggle for survival.

In the boundless void.

Vast and profound.

Space and time here present a viscous and chaotic state.

However, at this moment, a streak of light was moving swiftly through this dangerous void at an extraordinary speed.

That was not a flying boat, but a huge, spindle-shaped crystal.

The crystal is deep purple throughout, with silver patterns flowing across its surface that resemble living things.

Each flash draws subtle ripples in the surrounding void, propelling it through the folds of space in an almost leaping manner.

Its speed was so great that some void fragments and chaotic currents in its path did not even have time to react before being left far behind.

This is the Void Shuttle, the core vehicle of the second advance team of the Three Pure Immortal Realms in their conquest of the Nine Divine Realms.

The Void Shuttle is a powerful war machine crafted by the Celestial Crafts Institute of the Three Pure Immortal Realms using ancient relics. It is designed for long-distance, cross-domain conquests and is far faster than the previous Immortal Palace Flying Boats.

Inside the Divine Shuttle, there are not palaces and pavilions, but an independent Dao Domain, the Purple Star Heavenly Palace, which has been carved out.

This scene simulates a corner of the Ziwei Enclosure, the highest sacred site in the Three Pure Ones Immortal Realm.

Amidst the dazzling starlight and swirling celestial clouds, thirty-six floating celestial mountains moved slowly along mysterious trajectories.

On each of the immortal mountains sat a figure exuding a vast aura; these were the true immortal cultivators on this journey.

In the center, surrounded by all the immortal mountains, on a majestic platform entirely cast from the celestial gold of the heavens and stars, six figures sat peacefully in meditation.

Their aura was as deep as a deep pool and as majestic as a mountain. The Daoist charm they exuded naturally made the starlight of this man-made Ziwei Heavenly Palace even brighter and the immortal clouds even more solid.

These six individuals were the supreme commanders and core combat forces of the second batch of conquering armies from the Three Pure Immortal Realms.

One peak True Immortal, and five late-stage True Immortals!

In the center of the platform, a cultivator dressed in a purple-gold star-patterned robe closed his eyes and concentrated.

His face was ancient and simple, his features seemed to be carved from the hardest celestial gold, with sharp angles and an imposing presence.

A fine vertical line between his brows resembles a closed third eye, faintly revealing the swirling of stars.

He was the supreme commander of this army, a true immortal peak power, Ziwei Immortal Venerable, who came from Ziwei Immortal Palace and held the power of the Zhou Tian.

To his left sat three late-stage True Immortals in a row.

Closest to the Purple Star Immortal Venerable was an old man with white hair and beard and a kind face. He was the Returning Void Immortal Lord, from the Jade Void Palace, who was an expert in the return of all things to nothingness.

Next was a cultivator clad in heavy armor, his armor engraved with mountains, rivers, and mythical beast totems.

This is the Immortal Lord Lingxiao, born in the Lingxiao Palace, who proved his Dao through strength and wields the powerful divine abilities of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends.

The third was an exceptionally beautiful woman with an ethereal气质, wearing a flowing, moon-white dress with wide sleeves, and a crescent moon mark adorning her brow.

She is the Golden Palace Immortal Lord, from the Jade Pool Golden Palace, and is proficient in the Taiyin Formation. She is also the main formation master for this trip.

To the right of the Purple Star Immortal Venerable, two other late-stage True Immortals sat cross-legged.

One was a slender Taoist priest in a green robe, with an ancient, unsheathed longsword floating behind him. He was the Nether Sword Immortal Lord, from Biyou Palace, and a master of the profound Dao of Swords.

The last one was a hunched old woman in gray robes—the Immortal Lord Xuanming.

The Mysterious Immortal Lord Xuanming has a mysterious origin and is proficient in divination, prediction, curses, and other esoteric arts.