Chapter 1236: 659: The New Heaven-Burning Ancestor! Exploring Peril Once More!

Within the Great Array. Heaven-Burning Ancestor’s proud Burning World Divine Flame Daoist Rules were forcibly stripped away.

The molten rock scales vaporized as they were peeled off under the impact of chaotic energy, and then grew a purple-black shell on deeper bones, flowing with foul blood light.

The depression left by the Earth Suppression Seal in the left shoulder blade tore and expanded chaotically, yet the suppressive power from the Earth Will was devoured and assimilated by pure "filth," spawning flesh tendrils pouring black-red liquid from the rolling wounds.

The heart within the chest cavity was forcibly transformed, and with each contraction, it pumped out not just Heaven-Burning Demon Power but a foul torrent carrying the shrieks of millions of Resentful Souls!

Even as a Demon Venerable Late Stage, he could only endure the infusion of power under such a Great Array!

The entire Emperor Palace shook violently, countless energy veins madly absorbed the power of the Demon Domain spirit veins, causing a sea of blood to boil over, with countless Resentful Souls converging into the chaotic light orb to support "Heaven-Burning Ancestor" in completing their transformation.

At the center of the light, within the shadowy chaos, a new outline struggled in agony, as a pair of large twisted bone wings covered in flowing molten rock and a shell of foul blood suddenly ripped through the light and reached out!

Beyond the core region of the Ten Thousand Spirits Casting Venerable Array, in the depths of darkness.

Two figures silently hovered, the Phoenix Venerable’s crimson-gold pupils reflecting the twisted light of conception, a sliver of Separation Fire dancing coldly at her fingertips.

"Too hasty."

Her voice was almost inaudible amidst the energy screams.

"The core of the array isn’t perfect yet, although it can push Heaven-Burning further, the power is too fragmented. Heaven-Burning cannot refine these forces into a coherent whole. His Dao Foundation is nearly destroyed."

"Moreover, the elevated realm still falls short compared to the Supreme Sect Leaders of the Eight Great Sects."

The Ten Thousand Spirits Casting Venerable Array wasn’t perfected, further damaged by Jiang Shu breaking several array hubs, though one or two weren’t vital, it indeed caused significant trouble.

Even someone like Heaven-Burning Ancestor, within this array forcefully catalyzed by the flesh and Spiritual Wisdom of Ten Thousand Spirits, can only achieve a fleeting elevation of their realm.

It cannot be stabilized.

The Dragon Venerable’s immense shadow remained motionless, its deep pool-like vertical pupils locked onto the twisted winged figure tearing through chaos as if staring at the most terrifying gamble in the world.

"Falling short, yet enough for Heaven-Burning to tear Jiang Shu apart."

"We’ll see if Heaven-Burning can harness this power that doesn’t belong to him."

"If he can, he remains Heaven-Burning. If not... it’s irrelevant. Regardless, as long as he kills Jiang Shu, he... is inevitably doomed."

In the depths further along the cavern, an indigo whirlpool silently swirled.

The Kunpeng observed the painfully transforming, soon-to-be-freed chaotic creature in the core light, letting out a sneering laugh.

...

The echoes of the Dao Feast’s commotion still reverberated above True Martial Sect, and the air seemed to carry the lingering fragrance of Spiritual Meals and thunderous cheers.

But at this moment, news arrived from the frontlines.

In the Desolate Sand Sea, the forces of the Demon Race, once chaotic after the Earth Ant’s fall and subsequently rounded up by Heaven-Burning Ancestor, showed signs of stirring once again after days of silence. The gathered demon energy and blood energy even surpassed the time when the Four Fierce Array dominated, faintly revealing an ominous, forcibly stimulated evil aura.

"The Desolate Sand Sea remains a peril."

Taiwu Daoist Venerable stood within the hall, his gaze seeming to pierce through the flourishing sect scenery, directly onto the lifeless expanse of yellow sand.

In the hall were key figures of the Human Race Alliance Army stationed within the sect, including Jiang Shu, who had just basked in glory.

"Although Heaven-Burning Demon Venerable was repelled, before his defeat, he did manage to hastily regroup the remnants and hidden elites of the Desolate Sand Sea and adjacent regions using the Emperor Palace’s decree; the Sand Sea now likely harbors exceptional demon soldiers far beyond the ordinary, with possible contingencies left by Heaven-Burning."

"If not timely suppressed, should this force link with Thousand Streams Creek or other areas, our frontline advantage would be eroded."

Taiwu Daoist Venerable finished speaking, and silence fell within the hall.

His words were not without reason; even though Jiang Shu had once damaged the core array hub of the Desolate Sand Sea, its unique geographic position as a former key node of the Ten Thousand Spirits Immortal Refining Array retained the essence of endless blood seas and draining spiritual nature, remaining a peril.

Allowing this demonic force to root within the Sand Sea is like leaving a bleeding abscess within the human body.

At this moment, Hong Yue, the commander of Split Stone City, communicated with the others through some formation, showing a stern face with rich military experience, his gaze fixed on the massive sandy area on the sand table representing the Desolate Sand Sea, speaking in a deep voice:

"The Daoist Venerable means to take proactive measures to completely sweep the Sand Sea demon lair?"

"Precisely."

Taiwu Daoist Venerable nodded, turning his gaze to Jiang Shu.

"The residual might of the Dao Feast is still present, boosting our army’s morale to its peak, whereas the Demon Race, especially those in the Desolate Sand Sea, surely lack morale."

"Under such conditions, it is the perfect time to execute a thunderous assault and extract this poisonous thorn."

"If we can tear through the Sand Sea defenses in one fell swoop, eliminating the elite demons entrenched within, not only can we solidify the current battle lines but effectively dismantle the Emperor Palace’s foundational layout in the Desolate Sand Sea, clearing obstacles for our next comprehensive offensive."

Amid the active formation, Hong Yue’s image looked as if he were truly standing there.