“Today, the Grand Dao Sect will be bathed in blood!”
From a gaping void rift, a thunderous roar erupted.
Several more Ancient War Chariots rumbled forth, their momentum overwhelming, tearing through the heavens. Brilliant Dao Patterns pulsed across their ancient frames, condensing the very essence of Dao and Momentum, imbued with a trace of Rule Power.
Between the Ancient War Chariots, the Demon Court's Quasi-Dao Supremes, Half-step Supremes, and Nine-star Great Emperors stood in formidable ranks.
Leading them was Moshan, who had unleashed his true form. His colossal body, massive as a mountain range, radiated Demonic Power that surged like a blazing sun, his fur rippling wildly in the void.
In an instant, the Demonic Power in the void intensified, cascading like an endless ocean.
The Grand Dao Sect's Protective Sect Array blazed with brilliant light, yet the combined aura of so many Great Demons still pressed down, seeping through the defensive barrier.
Everyone in the Grand Dao Sect gasped in alarm. The oppressive force was immense, causing their blood to churn and boil within their veins!
Across the numerous Spirit Peaks, defensive arrays had already been activated.
Countless Elders and disciples gazed upwards at the unfolding scene, their hearts churning with monstrous waves of dread.
The Grand Dao Sect had known peace for over ten thousand years. The last time an enemy dared to assault their gates, it was merely a few Great Emperors from the Heavenly Net Hall! But this time, it was the entire Demon Court!
The 'Dao' lineage, their primary defense, boasted only three One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes! Yet the Demon Court had deployed six! The disparity was simply too vast.
Dao Feng Old Ancestor and his two companions stood firm in the void, their expressions grim. They remained unaware of the events that had transpired within the Bronze Ancient Palace, though it was true the Grand Dao Sect had suffered minimal casualties there.
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor, his face solemn, called out, “Esteemed Daoist Friends of the Demon Court, might there be some misunderstanding?”
“Misunderstanding?” Moshan sneered, taking a colossal stride. With each step, his Momentum surged. “Whether it's a misunderstanding no longer matters! The Demon Lord has decreed the annihilation of the Grand Dao Sect! The Demon Court has tolerated your existence for far too long. In this era, since you insist on re-entering the world, then simply vanish!”
The Titan Ape Moshan's voice was frigid, his Quasi-Dao Supreme Dao Patterns intertwining across his body like bolts of lightning, illuminating the very heavens.
Hearing this, Dao Yuan Old Ancestor's face turned ashen. He knew that at this point, only battle remained. But behind the Demon Court stood Dark Shadow Island and the three major forces of the Holy Alliance! This battle, they could only defend!
Dao Feng Old Ancestor, Dao Shan Old Ancestor, and the others ascended into the sky, flying to the nodes of the Protective Sect Array. Their hands wove Spirit Arts, channeling the surging power of the Grand Dao Scripture to reinforce the defensive Dao Patterns.
At that moment, the Titan Ape Moshan swept his massive hand, roaring, “Kill!”
Instantly, from the Ancient War Chariots, numerous Great Demons leaped down. There were a full six One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes! Over a dozen Half-step Supremes! And dozens of Nine-star Great Emperors! The Demon Court's assault had begun.
The Titan Ape Moshan immediately summoned a terrifying Spirit Weapon: an Ancient Iron Hammer. With a furious roar, the Ancient Iron Hammer swelled to the size of a mountain, its surface intricately woven with dazzling Dao Patterns.
He brought it crashing down directly upon the Grand Dao Sect's Protective Sect Array!
“Boom!” Thunder, born from intertwining Dao Patterns, crackled around the Ancient Iron Hammer. It descended with world-shattering force, its Momentum surging into the heavens, shaking the very cosmos. The sheer Rule Power within its Dao Patterns was enough to shatter mountains and rivers.
Simultaneously, the other Great Demons unleashed their terrifying Spirit Weapons, launching supreme strikes against the Grand Dao Sect's array almost in unison.
For a moment, heaven and earth trembled, and the aftershocks spread boundlessly.
“Crack!” Ripples surged across the Protective Sect Array, and a vast section of its Dao Patterns instantly shattered and disintegrated. Cracks began to appear in the array!
Witnessing this, everyone in the Grand Dao Sect was stunned. This was only the first wave of attacks, and they were already unable to withstand it!
The Titan Ape Moshan sneered, “This is just the beginning!”
Immediately after, the second wave of attacks arrived.
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and his companions stood tall in the sky, their bodies radiating heaven-reaching Dao Patterns. The power of the Grand Dao Scripture connected with heaven and earth, forming a grand Heaven and Earth Momentum.
But even so, they could not stem the Demon Court's ferocious assault.
“Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!” The Old Ancestors continuously spat blood, utterly unable to bear the pressure. They had only three One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes, while the Demon Court had six.
At the array node defended by the 'Xuan' lineage Old Ancestors, the Dao Patterns were rapidly shattering. The 'Xuan' lineage consisted only of Half-step Supremes! They simply couldn't hold out!
Before long, “Boom!” “Crack!” The array shattered completely, its endless Dao Patterns disintegrating like dust in fireworks. The crack grew wider and wider, gradually resembling a bottomless abyss! And the direction of this gaping rift was directly facing Azure Mystery Peak!
Seeing this, the Titan Ape Moshan scoffed, “Is this truly the Grand Dao Sect's foundation? Though your founder, Dao Yi, was once hailed as a peerless overlord of the Southern Wilds, since his disappearance, the Grand Dao Sect has produced no true powerhouses!”
As his voice fell, the numerous Great Demons surged towards the rift, intent on utterly shattering the remaining Dao Patterns there!
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and his two companions' faces changed drastically. A flaw had appeared in the defensive Dao Patterns above Azure Mystery Peak! They had to hold it! Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Now, the Demon Court's Great Demons had converged on this very spot, preparing to force their way through. Dao Yuan Old Ancestor, his sleeve sweeping out like a withered branch, declared, “We must defend this place! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!”
Hearing his words, the other Old Ancestors ascended into the sky, shooting towards Azure Mystery Peak. Everyone knew: they had to hold it! Otherwise, the entire Grand Dao Sect would be annihilated!
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and his companions were already bleeding profusely, their already withered auras growing even weaker, their chests stained with fresh blood. But they could only fight!
Every heart in the Grand Dao Sect was lodged in their throats. This level of battle was far beyond their participation; they could only watch in helpless terror!
At that moment, the Titan Ape Moshan, wielding his Ancient Iron Hammer, began to furiously smash the rift. “Boom! Boom! Boom!” The rift tore open further, like an abyss being ripped apart, scarlet Dao Patterns exploding outwards like scattered stars.
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor's face was pale. With a sweep of his grand sleeve, he directly activated the Grand Dao Sect's supreme secret art, summoning their sect-founding treasure, the Grand Dao Bell.
Mysterious Spirit Arts surged, and the aura of the Dao permeated the four directions. “Dong!” With a profound chime, Dao Rhyme flowed like a mighty river, and an indescribable, mystical sensation enveloped heaven and earth. The numerous Great Demons of the Demon Court actually paused for a fleeting instant!
The Titan Ape Moshan frowned slightly, stating gravely, “As expected of the founder Dao Yi's supreme treasure! To still possess such power after endless eons!”
“However, with your strength, you cannot unleash the Grand Dao Bell's true power!” With that, he roared, “Demon God Transformation!”
Instantly, Moshan's body swelled once more, soaring straight into the clouds, golden light flashing around him, his blood essence power surging and shaking the four directions.
Behind Moshan, the other Great Demons also activated their secret arts. Numerous Great Demons jointly attacked the Grand Dao Bell. Dao Yuan Old Ancestor, along with the other Old Ancestors, desperately channeled the Grand Dao Bell.
“Dao! Dao! Dao! Dao! Dao! Dao!” Like the profound chants of the Great Dao, the Grand Dao Bell boomed, drawing upon the power of the Grand Dao Scripture as its source, reweaving endless Dao Patterns from Dao Rhyme, once again sealing the recently shattered array patterns.
Such terrifying power even caused the Titan Ape Moshan and his allies to frown subtly. However, they soon scoffed. While the Grand Dao Bell was indeed powerful, it required someone to activate it. Clearly, Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and his companions were nearing their limits.
Moshan sneered, “How long do you think you can last?”
The numerous Great Demons stood in the void, cold smiles on their faces, launching terrifying attacks directly at the Grand Dao Bell and its defenders!
Their might was glorious and boundless. Amplified by the Demon Court's secret arts, each strike was like a colossal sun plummeting or a star falling, illuminating the void.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!” With every blow, the heavens trembled, space twisted, and terrifying power, like an ocean overturning, cascaded towards the Grand Dao Bell in a boundless torrent.
Suddenly, a trickle of blood escaped Dao Yuan Old Ancestor's lips, and he was sent flying backwards, severely injured!