I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 720 - 519: Demon-Slaying Formation, Mission Accomplished

Above the Ice Spirit Ancient Tree, the Frozen Throne's gilded radiance was absolutely blinding.

Qin Tian stood beside the throne, golden light flowing over his body like a cascading waterfall, seeping into the throne's fissures through his palms. The sinister black aura that had once aggressively expanded was now significantly contained. The ancient runes began to pulse anew, revitalized by the golden light's nourishment, yet his brow furrowed slightly, his entire focus dedicated to sustaining the energy infusion.

Over two hundred talents from the Empire formed an unyielding bulwark around him, their drawn swords interweaving cold glints with the subtle luminescence of spiritual energy.

Beyond this perimeter, Mogara's dispersed demonic minions were crouched, amassing their strength, their crimson eyes fixed with deadly intent upon the assembled group.

The conflict unfolding elsewhere was even more ferocious.

Although the formation of the four Divine Beasts, guided by Lan, continued to imprison Mogara's physical form, the white Xiong's lightning strikes were noticeably less potent than before, and the Ice Crystal Phoenix's wings had slightly retracted, clear signs that their powers were beginning to diminish.

Mogara's gaze drifted over the wall of human forms below, a palpable killing intent swirling within his blood-red eyes.

To his perception, these humans were nothing more than 'sustenance' brimming with pure spiritual energy; he had merely kept them alive thus far to siphon more intelligence about the Empire from their memories.

But now, this collection of 'sustenance' dared to stand in his way. In that case, their annihilation was inevitable.

Boom——!

The potent auras of more than ten demon shadows suddenly surged, unleashing volcanic eruptions of black energy into the heavens. In mere moments, their powers, previously at the peak of Tier Seven, shattered their limits, establishing themselves firmly within the ranks of Tier Eight!

The ice shards scattered across the ground were whipped into the air by the surging waves of energy, causing the distant branches of the Ice Spirit Ancient Tree to tremble violently.

Ji Taiyan's expression shifted dramatically, his dragon aura instinctively enveloping him as he shouted, "Be cautious!"

As the warning echoed, the demon shadows metamorphosed into streaks of darkness, launching themselves outwards with such blinding speed that only afterimages remained in their wake.

In the ensuing instant, the Empire talents positioned at the outermost edge found themselves utterly unable to track the opponents' movements. They only felt a constricting pressure around their necks—the demons' frigid, razor-sharp claws had clamped down on their throats, a nauseating stench assailing their senses.

Soon thereafter, the demons retreated slightly, their maws opening wide in grotesque fashion, before biting down with savage force.

Crunch! Crunch!

The sharp sound of cracking bones resonated with eerie loudness across the otherwise silent battlefield, and blood spurted like a fountain from the corners of the demons' mouths, staining the ice below a vivid crimson.

"Hiss——"

A collective, sharp intake of breath swept through the crowd, sending shivers down their spines.

The speed was astounding.

The sheer velocity and might of the Tier Eight demons far surpassed their comprehension; aside from a Tier Seven Holy Blood being barely capable of discerning their flight paths, even those with Tier Seven Golden Bloodlines appeared as helpless as lambs before the slaughter.

"Everyone, heed my command and form the array!"

Just as apprehension began to take root, a voice, calm yet resolute, suddenly resonated within everyone's minds, accompanied by a rush of clear information flowing directly into their consciousness.

It was Zhuge Yu!

Positioned within the human bastion, he rapidly spun the array plate in his hand, beads of sweat trickling down his brow as he meticulously transmitted the diagram of the demon-slaying formation, along with each participant's designated position and assigned duties, to all present.

Faced with imminent peril, no one dared to delay.

The talents instinctively followed the conveyed instructions, with the Holy Blood individuals occupying the crucial outer nodes and the Golden Bloodline members filling the internal gaps. In a mere three breaths' time, a perfectly configured formation materialized.

Boom!

Golden array patterns ignited beneath each person's feet, swiftly spreading along the formation's intricate pathways before coalescing into a hovering, majestic golden array in the air.

The array eyes of the nine Great Holy Bloods blazed with brilliant light, while the spiritual energy of hundreds of golden talents was drawn and refined, ultimately culminating in a stream of immense power that formed a semi-transparent barrier outside the formation, steadfastly shielding Qin Tian at its core.

The demon-slaying formation was now active!

"Hm."

The demon shadow sneered, casually discarding the mangled corpse in its hand as more than ten shadowy figures simultaneously lunged towards the grand array.

Claws imbued with corrosive demonic energy struck the golden barrier with savage force.

Ding——!

The sharp impact resonated like a sustained chime, the demon claws recoiling upon contact, leaving behind only fleeting black marks that quickly vanished from the barrier's surface.

The other demonic assaults followed in rapid succession, yet they were consistently repelled by the barrier, with even minor ripples barely perceptible before dissipating without a trace.

Within the formation, the talents felt a subtle tremor in their Qi and blood, accompanied by a slight drain of spiritual energy. Yet, witnessing the unyielding stability of the barrier, their eyes instantly ignited with sheer delight.

"It's working!"

"Zhuge Yu, you've truly outdone yourself. A genuine prodigy of the Zhuge family indeed."

"Is this the might of the Wuhou Eight Trigrams Array? Astonishing! Once we break free, I shall personally treat you to the finest Fire Sun Wine!"

Amidst the chorus of accolades, Zhuge Yu’s lower lip was firmly bitten.

Possessing only Tier Six, Six Stars strength, he found himself at the lower-mid tier amongst these gathered talents, making the control of a formation encompassing over two hundred individuals a significant challenge.

Fortunately, the demon-slaying formation had been meticulously pre-engineered, with its nine Great Holy Blood array eyes effectively absorbing the brunt of the external shock and energy onslaught, allowing him to just barely maintain his grip.

Having successfully synchronized with the operational rhythm of the array, a sharp glint flashed within Zhuge Yu’s gaze as he swiftly manipulated the array plate:

"Counterattack!"

From the right flank, a shadowy figure lunged forward, its claws wreathed in demonic energy, capable of tearing through the very earth.

Dongfang Qi, tasked with overseeing the array eye at that position, suddenly felt a surge of immense power coursing into his being—the distilled essence of spiritual energy, refined from more than ten surrounding talents through the intricate workings of the array.

He bellowed a clear, resonant cry, unleashing his Azure Wood Spirit Flame. With a forceful outward slap of one hand, he conjured a colossal palm of azure wood, spanning thirty zhang, which violently collided with the demon's blade.

Boom!

Waves of energy rippled outward, causing the barrier to shudder momentarily, while the demon was propelled back several dozen meters, its claw flames visibly diminishing.

Elsewhere, Ji Taiyan, wielding his dragon spear imbued with the array’s power, unleashed a roaring golden dragon that pierced the chest of a demon.

Although the demon's wound began to rapidly mend under a nourishing black aura, this decisive counterattack served to dramatically bolster the morale of everyone present.