Terran Guardian - Chapter 4145

Chapter 4120: Heavenly Water Immortal City

On the Emperor’s Fallen Star,

a massive army was besieging

the area. Powerful figures from the Flaming Sun Realm relentlessly attacked, while the Crimson Heaven Realm held their ground.

Upon closer inspection, one could see ancient immortal cities standing atop the Emperor’s Fallen Star, their powers intertwined to form a top-tier defensive array, covering most of the star.

Simultaneously

, a terrifying pressure of Daoist energy permeated the void, causing all cultivators to instinctively feel the oppression.

At this moment,

within one of the immortal cities, a middle-aged cultivator in a sturdy blue robe, with a cold and stern face, stood with his hands behind his back atop the city wall, his gaze fixed on the void outside the city’s array, his eyes icy.

“Strictly inspect every node of the array; absolutely no problems are allowed.

Pass down the order for all cultivators to fight back with all their might. Reinforcements from our Crimson Heaven Realm are on their way. If we can hold out for a while longer, we’ll have a chance to break this stalemate!”

Jun Tiannan said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cultivators were all invigorated and immediately obeyed the order to retreat.

Before long

, only a handful of people remained on the city wall.

These cultivators were all half-saints, elders of the Crimson Heaven Realm like Jun Tiannan, ordered to guard the Emperor’s Fall Star.

“Elder Jun, is your promise of support true?”

one cultivator asked solemnly. This man was Yuan Xun, a third-tribulation half-saint.

Everyone now knew that most of the Crimson Heaven Realm’s forces were engaged in the battle in the Eastern Immortal Domain.

This war was no longer limited to just one or two forces.

Therefore, the situation on the Emperor’s Fall Star was far from optimistic.

It wouldn’t be easy for the Crimson Heaven Realm to provide support.

Therefore, in Yuan Xun’s view, Jun Tiannan’s words were likely just to stabilize morale. Jun Tiannan,

however , remained calm. “People from the main realm recently arrived, saying that reinforcements are coming. We’ve heard that the force providing support is the Seven Profound Dao Sect of Dongming Immortal Continent!” “The Seven Profound Dao Sect—” Upon hearing this name, the other half-saints exchanged bewildered glances. This name was somewhat unfamiliar to them. However, unfamiliar as it may be, the Seven Profound Dao Sect’s ability to provide support suggests its strength is considerable. After all, the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm is vast, and they couldn’t possibly know the names of every force. Even those supreme powers, they themselves didn’t know them all. Jun Tiannan said calmly, “The Seven Profound Dao Sect recently destroyed the Taiwei Realm; its strength is not weak.” The Taiwei Realm! Upon hearing this, all the half-saints’ expressions changed. They were unfamiliar with the Seven Profound Dao Sect, but not with the Taiwei Realm. There are many forces in the chaotic starry sky, and although the Taiwei Realm’s strength wasn’t particularly high, its reputation was considerable. Therefore, they had naturally heard of this name. “The Seven Profound Dao Sect was able to destroy the Taiwei Realm, so their strength is indeed considerable. If this force can arrive, perhaps we truly have hope of breaking this deadlock!” A half-saint nodded, looking at the void outside, his expression softening slightly. The Yan Yang Realm’s offensive is currently fierce, and it won’t be easy for Emperor Meteor Star to hold out. Now that reinforcements have arrived, there is a greater chance of survival. Just then, the array’s immortal light trembled violently, and suddenly, a strange phenomenon appeared in the void, as if stars were falling. This scene immediately darkened Jun Tiannan’s face. “Another immortal city has fallen!” This is the twenty-third immortal city to fall. Emperor Meteor Star is vast; although it’s called an ancient star, its interior is actually boundless. Although , on the surface, the Crimson Heaven Realm controls Emperor Meteor Star, many places on Emperor Meteor Star are not under its jurisdiction. Those places are either forbidden zones or filled with all sorts of strange and dangerous things. The Crimson Heaven Realm didn’t interfere at all, instead establishing 365 immortal cities elsewhere on the Emperor’s Fall Star, each forming a defensive network and turning it into its own territory. This territory, aside from the most dangerous areas, is where all the opportunities on the Emperor’s Fall Star converge. Each of the 365 immortal cities is a key element of a formation; when activated, all the key elements can transform into a massive defensive array to repel invading enemies. With this array, the Crimson Heaven Realm has weathered many calamities, keeping many forces at bay. However, this time the Flame Sun Realm came with overwhelming force, sparing no expense to forcibly break the array. Furthermore, on the Emperor’s Fall Star, there were cultivators from the Flame Sun Realm secretly causing trouble. This combination of calculated maneuvering and unpreparedness led to the fall of several immortal cities as soon as the battle began, leaving gaps in the array. Otherwise , with the power the Flame Sun Realm used this time, threatening the Emperor’s Fall Star wouldn’t have been so easy. Now… Another immortal city has fallen, and the situation is far from optimistic. “Immediately investigate the circumstances of the city’s fall, and order all parties to refrain from unauthorized actions for the time being, prioritizing the defense of the immortal city!” Jun Tiannan immediately issued the order, and the other half-saints nodded in agreement. … In Tianshui Immortal City, the city gates have collapsed, and the city walls, which have stood for countless years, have crumbled, leaving deep ravines in the cracked earth. Blood stains everything, and countless corpses and remains are scattered everywhere. The intense, tragic aura is so strong that all cultivators who sense it are filled with solemnity. Inside an immortal palace, a silver-robed Daoist sits in the main seat, and below him, many powerful figures are gathered. “Including Tianshui Immortal City, twenty-three immortal cities have now fallen into the hands of our Yanyang Realm. Next, what you all need to do is to repair the restrictions on Tianshui Immortal City as soon as possible, and be wary of the Chitian Realm taking action to reclaim this immortal city. In addition, all other cultivators should rest and recuperate for three days before launching an attack on the next immortal city!”

Li Fenkong, his expression calm, gave the order.

The other cultivators naturally clasped their fists in acceptance.

“Immediately inform the other elders that Mingshui Immortal City has been captured, and the Crimson Heaven Realm’s formation has been further weakened. We should seize the opportunity to press our advantage.”

Li Fenkong paused, then continued.

Currently, the Flame Sun Realm is dividing its forces to attack numerous immortal cities in order to capture Emperor Meteor Star, seeking their weaknesses and then achieving victory in one fell swoop.

This is unavoidable.

If they were to engage in a direct, head-on battle with the Crimson Heaven Realm, the latter would have the advantage of terrain and defensive formations, making it extremely difficult to capture.

Furthermore,

Emperor Meteor Star is suppressed by Daoist energy, rendering communication jade talismans ineffective.

For now, they can only contact other cultivators through conventional means.

After the numerous cultivators gradually dispersed, Li Fenkong walked out of the main hall, looking at the void outside, his eyes burning with fervor.

“The Emperor’s Fall Star is indeed extraordinary. Its supreme Dao aura is omnipresent. Stepping into this place allows one to directly comprehend the Great Dao.

I’ve heard that the Emperor’s Fall Star contains numerous Great Dao Immortal Steles, each bearing the supreme Dao. It

‘s a pity those Great Dao Immortal Steles are all in the hands of the Crimson Heaven Realm.

If I could capture the Emperor’s Fall Star and comprehend the supreme Dao within those Great Dao Immortal Steles, perhaps I could even undergo the seventh Heavenly Decay!” Li Fenkong murmured to himself. He had long heard of the Emperor’s Fall Star’s reputation; the Flame Sun Realm once had a quota for entering it. But unfortunately, that quota never fell to him. Only now, with the expedition to the Emperor’s Fall Star, has Li Fenkong truly witnessed such a place of opportunity. In the Flame Sun Realm, a Six Tribulation Half-Saint, while possessing a high status, is nothing more than that. Unless one has the potential to break through to Sainthood, they are rarely valued. Li Fenkong knew very well that without great opportunities, this was his fate. Don’t talk about the immortality of semi-saints, possessing endless lifespans. Even with poor aptitude, they could have a chance to break through to a higher level through countless years of honing their skills. But in reality, most semi-saints are stuck at a certain level, struggling to break through even after billions of years of accumulation. Those semi-saints are threatened by the Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man. Although they enjoy longevity, they can only eke out a living in forbidden zones, living the same way for billions of years. There are many such semi-saints in the Flaming Sun Realm. In Li Fenkong’s eyes, what difference is there between such longevity and death? Therefore, Li Fenkong is determined to seize every opportunity to find a chance to overcome the Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man. Even if he can’t directly use his tribulation-crossing foundation before the next Five Signs of Decay arrives, he must at least be prepared. The Emperor’s Fall Star is, in Li Fenkong’s eyes, an opportunity. Not to mention that the Great Dao inheritance on the Emperor’s Fall Star is an unparalleled opportunity. Even if he can’t comprehend anything from it, as long as he takes down the Emperor’s Fall Star and makes enough contributions, the Flaming Sun Realm will still reward him. Now… The fall of Tianshui Immortal City would be enough to earn him credit once the news reached him. But that wasn’t enough. Tianshui Immortal City alone wasn’t sufficient to acquire the resources needed for the seventh Heavenly Decay. Li Fenkong understood this, but he wasn’t in a hurry. One must take things one step at a time. The Crimson Heaven Realm was no ordinary force; they controlled the Emperor’s Fall Star, and their resources here were substantial. This battle wouldn’t end quickly. Three days passed quickly. Without hesitation, Li Fenkong immediately launched an attack on the next immortal city. He had deliberately concealed the news of the capture of Tianshui Immortal City. Although Tianshui Immortal City was one of the key nodes of the Emperor’s Fall Star’s grand formation, the Crimson Heaven Realm wouldn’t be unaware of its fall. But knowing was one thing; whether other immortal cities were adequately prepared was another. Now, after only three days of rest, he was launching a massive attack, giving him a chance to catch them off guard. Furthermore— the Flame Sun Realm wasn’t without its own contingency plans. Within the numerous immortal cities of the Fallen Emperor Star, spies from the Flame Sun Realm lay dormant. Utilizing these spies at a crucial moment could prove incredibly effective. … Boom! A star fell. The grand formation trembled. Jun Tiannan, witnessing this scene, was instantly enraged. “Six more immortal cities have fallen! Investigate! Investigate them all thoroughly! I want to see who dares to collude with the Flame Sun Realm and commit such a heinous act!!” At this moment, Jun Tiannan was almost 100% certain that the simultaneous fall of the six immortal cities meant that some cultivator had secretly colluded with the Flame Sun Realm. Otherwise, the fall of the immortal cities would not have been so swift. With six immortal cities falling into the hands of the Flame Sun Realm, the grand formation was further weakened. Jun Tiannan could not tolerate such an outcome.