Cultivation: Being Immortal Chapter 827

Chapter I: Planet Cape

The conflict had essentially concluded. Despite the presence of numerous Buddhist cultivators, the Bodhisattvas from the Buddhist sect had been vanquished. Cao Ying secured the initial victory, subsequently assisting Shenwu Demon Emperor in defeating their respective adversaries.

By the time the trio found a moment to recover, the formidable Buddhist cultivators had been nearly annihilated.

"Fire Scale, your condition is dire; your Qilin armor is on the verge of disintegration."

Shenwu Demon Emperor taunted Fire Scale Demon Emperor without reservation. Having emerged from the intense combat unscathed, he felt at ease.

"Shenwu, do you truly believe I won't shatter your shell-like defense?"

"Haha, proceed. I fear no one!"

"Cease your banter, Shenwu. Proceed to Planet Cape III. The forces there are comparatively weak; they might struggle against Bodhisattva Realm experts. Offer your support; outright victory is not required, but stabilizing the front is crucial."

"Understood."

"Fire Scale Demon Emperor, accompany me to support Blue Star. The Demon Queen is present there, and the situation is precarious."

Cao Ying stated, her wristwatch continuously buzzing with incoming dispatches from Blue Star. She was aware that the Demon Queen was under immense strain, facing nearly three opponents single-handedly and grappling with considerable difficulty.

"I am aware."

"Accept this seventh-level healing elixir. There are fewer than twenty such potent pills in all of Huaxia. You ought to take it."

Cao Ying produced a pill. Most available elixirs were of the sixth-level at best, with seventh-level pills being exceedingly rare. Only a select few individuals possessed access to such high-grade healing concoctions.

Reluctantly, Cao Ying parted with the pill, recognizing the necessity. Blue Star's Transmigration Stage boasted merely eight cultivators, and the Fire Scale Demon Emperor's combat prowess was desperately needed.

Cao Ying surveyed the battlefield on Cape No. 1, where a multitude of Buddhist cultivators were in hasty retreat, pursued by Blue Star's cultivators and demons. Only a solitary, wounded Tao Achiever remained to secure the area, with the majority of forces having already departed.

Utilizing the teleportation array, they departed Cape III, executed two subsequent jumps, and arrived at the Lunar Base. While the Lunar Base remained untouched by direct conflict, its population had dwindled significantly, with most personnel deployed to the ongoing battles.

Cao Ying consulted her chrono-unit; thus far, the war had raged for three Blue Star days, yet it showed no signs of conclusion. The relentless combat had resulted in the demise of many cultivators of lower tiers, and the depletion of spiritual energy on the battlegrounds posed a grave hazard.

"Demon Queen, I have arrived."

Upon materializing on Blue Star, the Fire Scale Demon Emperor immediately advanced towards the conflict zone. The seventh-level healing elixir had largely mended his injuries.

"Boom!"

Cao Ying's arrival was marked by a dramatic display, enveloped in crackling lightning.

"Are you unharmed?"

"I shall not fall."

Lin Jiang shook his head, uncertainty clouding his expression. He had sustained numerous injuries. He possessed three seventh-level pills, having already expended two, one of which he had gifted to Lin Ying. A considerable quantity of fifth and sixth-level pills had also been consumed. Lin Jiang felt utterly spent. After enduring days of intense combat, his energy reserves were completely depleted. Despite continuous replenishment, his body felt on the brink of collapse.

"Let us exchange positions. I shall engage him."

Cao Ying declared, then confronted Kong Yan. A formidable tempest of lightning erupted, unleashing dozens of serpentine lightning dragons that assailed Kong Yan.

The sheer destructive force emanating from the lightning techniques surpassed even that of the Sword Master, exerting significant pressure on Kong Yan; his engagement was far from the ease he experienced against Lin Jiang.

Taking a deep, restorative breath, Lin Jiang promptly rejoined the fray. He and Cao Ying exhibited remarkable synergy; Lin Jiang executed ranged assaults while Cao Ying engaged in close-quarters combat. Their combined efforts proved surprisingly effective, matching Kong Yan's might.

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"Senior Brother Kong Yan, the tide is turning against us. We must effect a withdrawal."

Observing the deteriorating situation, the Bodhisattva transmitted a message to Kong Yan. Their defeat in this engagement was evident, and intelligence indicated reinforcements were en route for the Blue Star human forces, signaling failure on another front. Prolonging the conflict risked complete annihilation.

"Acknowledged. Escort the others aboard the Sea-crossing Ark and depart. I will assume the role of the Buddha Seed."

Bodhisattva Kongyan responded, acknowledging their tactical defeat but emphasizing the preservation of their overall objective; a contingency plan remained active.

The Bodhisattva complied with the directive, swiftly deploying the Sea-crossing Ark and issuing a summons for the remaining engaged Buddhist cultivators to retreat. Swiftly, the Buddhist forces commenced their movement towards the sanctuary of the Sea-crossing Ark.

Despite the skilled combatants providing cover, the Buddhist cultivators' exodus encountered resistance but progressed steadily. Before long, two Sea-crossing Arks departed from Blue Star, venturing into the vastness of outer space.

"Amitabha, Buddha Master, may your divine light permeate this unfamiliar world, Blue Star," Bodhisattva Kongyan proclaimed. As he spoke, six paths of Buddhist cultivators unleashed a resplendent radiance in unison, blossoming into a myriad of stars. This spectacle, reminiscent of the aura accompanying a Dao Achievement aftermath, scattered across Blue Star.

"Lin Jiang, quickly gather those spiritual lights! They are the embodiment of the Buddha's laws, the Buddha Seeds. As long as these Buddha Seeds persist, Blue Star will remain imperiled." Xia Qingshan's voice resonated urgently, and he too acted, causing a significant portion of the spiritual light to vanish.

However, Lin Jiang was unable to attend to this task; the scattered motes of light, numbering in the millions, even tens of millions, made it an impossible feat. Lin Jiang remained focused on pursuing Kong Yan.

Nevertheless, Lin Jiang had already alerted the others. All cultivators halted their pursuit, redirecting their efforts to collecting the spiritual lights while the Space Battleship continued the chase.

In the expanse of space, certain Bodhisattvas and Arhats engaged the Space Battleship. They served as guardians, striving to facilitate the escape of the Sea-crossing Ark.

The Sea-crossing Ark maintained a remarkable velocity. Even without the advantage of the Stargate Secret Technique, its speed surpassed that of the Space Battleship, and an urgent pursuit ensued.

"Cease the pursuit."

Lin Jiang and his companions had pursued for a considerable distance. Lin Jiang commanded a halt, recognizing that everyone had reached their physical limits. Further pursuit risked a catastrophic mutual destruction.

"How utterly infuriating! They come and go as they please, treating our Blue Star with such disdain!"

A sense of deep resentment welled up among some, who felt the battle had been exceedingly humiliating and that Blue Star had sustained grievous losses.

"Return swiftly to Blue Star and manage the aftermath of the battlefield."

Lin Jiang conveyed his observations that such a devastating conflict had instigated seismic activity in numerous regions, triggering volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, and reducing certain cities to utter ruin. Their immediate priority was to address the damage and losses inflicted upon Blue Star.

Upon Lin Jiang's return to Blue Star, he proceeded to the villa in Haigang City. Exercising his authority, he directed the official Huaxia teams, issuing direct orders for the alchemy bases and pharmaceutical factories to commence continuous production of healing potions and medicines.

The paramount objective was to restore order and mobilize the remaining officials to step forward and uphold social stability.

Li Qing, despite her injuries, also returned to Ying Continent, commencing the task of managing post-war affairs. The demon race, in contrast, might face the least complications, having nothing to manage. Furthermore, the Demon Queen had amassed a substantial quantity of flesh and blood from vajras, arhats, and even bodhisattvas to nourish the young demons. Following this conflict, it was anticipated that numerous formidable fighters would emerge within their ranks.

"Lin Jiang, the Buddha Seeds were not eradicated thoroughly; they are in hiding. You must dispatch individuals to investigate!"

"Lin Jiang, you fail to grasp the potency of the Buddha Seeds. They are imperceptible, tasteless, and embed themselves within individuals' hearts. In the future, many inhabitants of Blue Star will fall under their influence, developing a fervent yearning for the Buddha's teachings. Their cultivation of Buddhist methods will proceed with remarkable ease..."

"Lin Jiang, consider this: an increasing number of individuals will begin to question the established doctrines of the Dao..."

"Lin Jiang..."

Xia Qingshan expressed profound agitation, persistently relaying the perils associated with the Buddha Seeds to Lin Jiang. His incessant warnings eventually provoked Lin Jiang, who retorted with exasperation, "Be gone!"

Lin Jiang genuinely wished to avoid further discourse, as his heart felt exceedingly heavy. Reports continued to flood in from every quarter, informing him that over a thousand cities across Blue Star had been devastated, with hundreds completely annihilated.

In this calamitous conflict, the loss of life on Blue Star likely surpassed five billion individuals, possibly more, as many were simply erased, rendering accurate counts impossible. This figure did not even account for the skilled combatants; upwards of twenty Dao Achievers and Demon Emperors had already perished, not to mention those of intermediate cultivation levels.

It could be asserted that Blue Star had sustained catastrophic damage in this engagement; the territories they had recently acquired now seemed of little consequence. If Xia Qingshan persisted in his unsolicited counsel, was he not actively inviting further misfortune?