Chapter 507 – Sealing Heaven and Earth, Like a Divine Being

Several hours earlier, before the Ice Burial Grand Duke had descended, a batch of newly crafted reconnaissance Black Crows and life-preserving Nether Crows had already sped toward this monster stronghold shrouded in the Crimson Mist.

The reconnaissance Black Crows possessed flight speeds surpassing most Legendary Heaven-Earth Realm experts, while the life-preserving Nether Crows—crafted at the cost of Sophia’s substantial energy, essence blood, and strands of hair—boasted combat prowess at least equivalent to a Peak Heaven-Earth Realm entity.

This flock of crows swiftly reached the monster stronghold’s territory, adopting a more cautious and concealed flight posture as they slowly probed deeper into the area.

Over four hours prior, shortly after the warzone’s main forces had set out, Sophia—having rested and recovered to eighty or ninety percent of her strength—also stepped into the Shattered Isle Region.

She stretched her arms, lightly tapped the ground with her toes, and soared upward, transforming in an instant into an unremarkable red-eyed Black Crow.

The Black Crow gazed into the distance.

Its vision seemed to pierce through the tunnel of space-time in a flash, traversing thousands of miles to behold another Black Crow located elsewhere.

“Shift.”

The Black Crow’s crimson eyes were profound, resembling a winding passageway—the entrance reflecting the scene here, the exit mirroring the landscape on the other side.

Sophia’s consciousness traversed thousands of miles of space, descending upon the distant location.

Then, her physical form followed, teleported along with the unfathomable great power.

Within a few breaths of thought, Sophia had arrived thousands of miles away.

She opened her eyes, once again gazing into the distance, reflecting the profound scenery.

Repeating this over a dozen times, Sophia reached the enemy stronghold’s outskirts not long after the warzone’s Pioneer Corps had departed.

She wore a black robe over her black dress, with a black crown adorning her head.

She walked up the mountain as if no one was around, tossing out newly crafted Black Crows from her hand. Like a phantom, she went unnoticed by the elite monsters patrolling the mountain and the Legendary Realm beings stationed there.

“But the depths of the monster stronghold are heavily guarded, with various barriers and traps set up. I can’t move through it quickly.”

“I only have four hours, which isn’t enough to thoroughly investigate the entire stronghold. Even so, I must at least locate the Filth Nexus and the main gathering places of the Legendary Realm enemies. If there’s time, I’ll also need to identify the key trap areas.”

“Let’s start by finding the Filth Nexus.”

She held a simple “Filth Nexus” detection device in her hand.

Though called simple, it was only because the detector was compact—about half her size—and emitted minimal external fluctuations.

It was a top-tier portable detector.

Sophia had procured it under the name of the warzone’s first reconnaissance team from the Pioneer Group, with full reimbursement.

At that moment, the circular detector’s display screen showed one red circle after another spreading out.

The red circles covered a significant area.

And there were far more than one.

She frowned slightly, “Pointing to six areas in total?”

Indeed, on this mountain, there were Blood Pools, flesh structures, and thick Crimson Mist—multiple interfering factors. Even with the detector, directly pinpointing the Filth Nexus was challenging.

At the very least, she would have to check several locations.

Her brow relaxed, “It’s just a matter of visiting a few more places. No big deal~”

She transformed into a Black Crow, flapping her wings as she took to the air.

…

Monster Stronghold, Summit of the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Black Peak.

Sophia’s first stop was here.She gazed around, but the surroundings were empty, with only a few lingering ice crystals that had yet to melt.

“Is it really not here?”

This was the highest point of the Monster Stronghold and, in theory, the optimal location to plant the Filth Nexus.

Just as when Dragon Slumber Valley had planted the Filth Nexus in the Ten Directions Island Region, they had chosen the summit of a colossal mountain.

Leaving two Black Crows behind, she descended from the mountain peak.

…

At two-thirds of the Monster Stronghold’s main peak, on the right shoulder of the mountain.

Several Blood Pools, larger than any she had seen before, were constructed here. They bubbled and gurgled, with grotesque monsters covered in flesh but devoid of skin crawling out from within.

“Not here either.”

…

At the mountainside of the Monster Stronghold’s main peak.

Dozens of legendary monsters gathered here, roaring and growing increasingly restless.

Sophia’s gaze swept over these figures along the ground, and she left two Black Crows behind to mark the spot.

“Stay vigilant!” a Soul Realm Flesh Dragon, seemingly the leader, roared. “During this period, those humans might infiltrate. Keep your eyes wide open and guard every passage—don’t let even a mosquito slip through!”

After speaking, his vast Domain and powerful divine sense swept outward.

Sophia stood still, her entire body as motionless as a wooden stake.

After a while, the divine sense receded.

As if nothing had happened, she continued toward the next area.

…

“This must be the place.”

Two hours later, Sophia found the target area.

Here, the Crimson Mist was so dense it resembled a pool of blood. Even legendary monsters dared not step inside, only guarding the perimeter of this viscous Blood Lake region.

“I have two options.”

“One is to confirm directly that the Filth Nexus is inside, but there’s a slim chance of error.”

She put herself in their shoes.

No, she imagined herself as her Lord.

If the Lord were the commander of Dragon Slumber Valley, he would likely create a decoy site to mislead the enemy.

The fact that she hadn’t found the Filth Nexus at the summit showed that the Ice Burial Grand Duke was a cautious Dragon.

“The second option is to venture inside and investigate.”

“It’s not a matter of danger…”

She had learned to value her own safety. Even if there was a trap inside, she could use the Black Crows to scout, so there would be no danger regardless.

However,

“It might alert the enemy.”

Many of the Lord’s generals would hesitate at this point or simply not consider the second option.

Sophia was now a seasoned General, capable of making her own judgments.

After a moment’s thought, she said, “The Lord is about to launch a full-scale assault on the Monster Stronghold, and the Warzone Expeditionary Army’s movements can’t be hidden from the enemy, so…”

Alerting the enemy was inconsequential.

But if there was an error in confirming the Filth Nexus, the consequences would be severe.

She conjured a powerful Nether Crow.

Controlling it, she sent the Nether Crow flying inside.

…

In the distance, atop another high mountain beside the main peak.

A massive shadow loomed there.

The shadow flickered, sometimes blurry, sometimes clear.

He suddenly let out a surprised “Huh?” and said, “It seems some living being has infiltrated. Not entirely unexpected.”

“Hmph, Ice Burial has disgraced himself this time, forcing me to clean up this mess.”

The Gluttony Grand Duke’s brutal eyes were filled with displeasure.

He roared at the sky, then coiled up on the mountaintop and resumed his slumber.

…”There are four main areas: here is the Filth Nexus, here is the Legendary Realm gathering place, here is the Blood Pool and defensive structure concentration, and here…”

When Tianyuan announced he had completed scouting the main regions of the Monster Stronghold, Green Mountain, Yuchen, and the other Pioneer Lords were hardly surprised anymore.

Truly worthy of Tianyuan.

As expected of Tianyuan.

However, is that Nether Crow from Tianyuan’s household really this formidable? To actually infiltrate the monster’s lair. This must have involved tremendous risks and consumed a great deal of time, no doubt.

No wonder we haven’t seen this Tianyuan Nether Crow in previous battles.

“So what should we do?”

“Simple…”

In the distance on the mountains, shadowy figures of monsters began to appear.

They watched the Taixuan army from afar, not daring to launch an attack but clearly having made thorough defensive preparations.

Several Legendary Realm beings stood towering in the air, expanding their Domains.

Crimson Towers stood erect, their peaks glowing with eerie light.

At this moment, Lord Mu, standing on the cracked, dark-red earth, stepped forward one pace at a time.

“I’ll clear the path.”

Threads of cosmic essence began to swirl around him, and soon this profound energy grew increasingly vast, converging like surging tidal waves.

Ding!

Prompt: You have activated ‘Warzone Power.Based on the current scope and development scale of the Warzone Land of Miracles, the duration and maximum limit of your Warzone Power will vary.

Prompt: As you are not within the Warzone’s boundaries, the transmission and utilization of Warzone Power will incur some degree of loss.

In Mu Yuan’s vision, a golden energy bar seemed to appear.

Just like when he used Territory Power, what was being consumed was the ‘Territory Power’ that the territory naturally accumulated and recovered.

This golden energy bar began to deplete slowly as soon as it appeared.

If he wielded this power to suppress enemies, gather cosmic energy, or enhance himself, the consumption of Warzone Power would increase significantly.

Once the energy bar was exhausted, the ‘invincible mode’ would end.

“The power is flowing in.”This force is far more immense than the power of the territory of my Tianyuan City.””

After all, the Territory Power of a level-nine Great Lord’s territory paled in comparison to Warzone Power.

Just by activating the mode, Mu Yuan felt his spirit soaring boundlessly, his body enveloped in a faint golden veil.

With a slight turn of his five fingers, the surrounding several li, dozens of li, even hundreds of li of the world seemed to be held in his grasp.

This wasn’t entirely an illusion.

Yet, wielding Warzone Power was by no means effortless.

It was as if energy thousands of times beyond his capacity limit was pouring in; Mu Yuan’s body crackled, and as the Warzone power surged in continuously, waves of tearing pain erupted from all over his form.

A heavy pressure bore down on his Divine Soul.

He extended his palm forward, and the overwhelming power surging from within, with nowhere else to go, found an outlet, rushing forth in a mighty torrent.

“Suppress.”

Mu Yuan murmured softly.

Tens of kilometers away, the space there solidified without warning, then collapsed.

A section of the Monster Stronghold’s defense line shattered, and several Legendary monsters vanished within without even a chance to scream.

In areas further away, ordinary monsters were crushed into pulp, while Legendary Realm beings were pressed to the ground, unable to rise.

“So powerful!”

Exclaimed Taixuan Legendaries one after another, “With this kind of power, we can indeed breach the enemy’s lair.”However, high-star Pioneer Lords like Green Mountain and Yuchen were not so optimistic.

They had never wielded Warzone Power themselves.

But given their status, they naturally understood its nature.

“Warzone Power is indeed formidable, but its usage comes with significant limitations and even greater burdens.”

“I once witnessed a Soul Realm commander who couldn’t sustain controlling Warzone Power through the latter half of the battle. His entire body shattered, his Divine Soul dimmed, and it took two to three months of recuperation before he recovered.”

“Moreover, this is a Monster Stronghold. It’s highly likely that top experts from Dragon’s Slumber Valley might descend as well.”

Green Mountain contemplated inwardly.

But he believed Tianyuan was aware of these details. Tianyuan must have his reasons for initiating with Warzone Power.

Was it to create an opening while Tianyuan occupied the enemy’s elite forces, allowing them to advance directly toward the Filth Nexus?

With over eight hundred Lords and Heroes present, even purifying the Filth Nexus wouldn’t take much time if they united their efforts.

The strategy was clear!

Indeed,

Whoosh~

A black gale howled, converging atop a distant mountain into a massive black dragon silhouette.

A top expert from Dragon’s Slumber Valley had descended.

This manifestation might pale in comparison to their true form, but…

A Law Realm incarnation descending was still far superior to any Soul Realm existence.

A terrifying pressure reminiscent of the Ice Burial Grand Duke swept across the heavens and earth.

“ROAR~!”

The colossal shadow, seemingly constructed from countless tendrils of black smoke, let out a savage roar from its brutal eyes.

The roar shook the world, and the space sealed by the Warzone Power cracked and shattered.

The sealing force exploded into fragments.

The Gluttony Grand Duke, having descended in his Incarnation, stood atop the clouds, looking down upon the distant ants.

Around him, one legendary monster after another began to appear.

The Crimson Mist also seethed and boiled.

Within the Gluttony Grand Duke’s massive maw, a ball of black flame churned and swelled, growing ever larger like a black sun.

At this moment,

The Warzone Power remaining: 95%.

On standby, it could be maintained for three hours. Using the previous sealing force again was possible nineteen more times.

But unleashing such power nineteen more times would be largely meaningless.

Mu Yuan’s body cracked audibly, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Yet he still wore a smile. “The prelude is over.”

He closed his eyes, then opened them.

Deep within his radiant golden pupils, a faint, almost imperceptible hint of color shimmered.

The supreme, purest Miracle Power emerged.

The vast, continuously surging Warzone Power gradually, gradually calmed.

“So-called Warzone Power, territory power—these are merely advanced manifestations of the world’s energy, the authority over a domain. In other words, whatever exists within this domain, one can theoretically accomplish.”

The ultimate form of this power is World Force.

Mu Yuan murmured softly.

“Wind.”

The winds from hundreds of miles around converged.

The entire sky turned azure, filled with raging winds.

“Thunder.”

The heavens roared, countless bolts of lightning cascaded down, intertwining with the azure winds.

Mu Yuan reached out, slowly spreading his five fingers.

“Wind · Thunder, Great Hand Seal.”

Before the Gluttony Grand Duke, the thousand-meter-wide black sun he had just expelled was seized by this colossal hand from the sky.

A deafening roar resounded throughout the Island Domain.

Dozens of legendary monsters were swept into the chaotic currents.

Innumerable monsters turned to dust.

The Gluttony Grand Duke’s entire form was shattered by the shockwave, reforming in the distance.

「Prompt: Warzone Power remaining: 85%.」

“Wind Thunder Great Hand Seal, Second Form.”Another celestial hand descended from the heavens, forming a massive luminous barrier that firmly trapped the shadowy Gluttony Grand Duke within.

The Grand Duke roared.

The wind-and-lightning barrier flickered intensely.

This was the majestic power of this realm, naturally imbued with conceptual force.

「Prompt: Warzone power remaining at 75%.」

“Wind-Thunder Great Hand Seal, Third Form.”

Almost without pause, a third celestial handprint descended from the lofty skies.

The colossal palm swept across heaven and earth, instantly pulverizing the thousand-meter peak standing beside the main mountain.

Along with the immensely solid, debris-covered giant altar atop it.

Inside the barrier, Gluttony Grand Duke roared, his form growing somewhat indistinct.

Snap—

The handprint clenched.

Under the enveloping annihilating winds and destructive lightning, the massive, terrifying shadow disintegrated inch by inch, leaving not a single trace behind.

「Prompt: Warzone power remaining at 65%.」

“Wind-Thunder Great Hand Seal, Fourth Form.”

An azure giant palm, resembling the hand of a deity, swept continuously across these black mountain ranges.

Sweeping away darkness, bringing forth light.

Boom—

Hundreds of Flesh Towers were reduced to pulp.

Even the filthy Blood Pools—which normally required purification by Lords to destroy—developed web-like cracks.

「Prompt: Warzone power remaining at 54%.」

After a long while,

The thunderous roars across heaven and earth gradually subsided.

The viscous Crimson Mist that permeated the surroundings had noticeably thinned. In this region comparable to the Land of Red Mist, faint strands of heavenly light actually appeared.

The Pioneer Lords could only stare blankly at these celestial rays.

And at the figure standing before the light, one hand clasped behind his back, the other suppressing heaven and earth.

His name was Tianyuan.

(End of Chapter)