I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 724 - 521: Demon Slaughter and Opportunity Reutilization

Suddenly, the fabric of space warped, and amidst the swirling light and shadows, an unseen force violently expelled over two hundred Empire talents from the Divine Artifact's domain.

Before their feet could even meet the ground, a putrid, sticky demonic aura clung to them like parasitic grubs, instantly latching onto the palpable killing intent in the air.

A collective gasp of surprise rippled through the group as they looked up, discovering the ice abyss had vanished. They now stood upon a vast, frozen plain.

A dense legion of demons enveloped them, their countless forms stretching out endlessly, their scarlet eyes burning like spectral flames under the pale daylight.

Upon perceiving their appearance, the demonic horde unleashed earth-shattering roars. They dug their claws into the ground, surging towards the assembled talents like a destructive tidal wave.

“Your Highness! Shall we execute a tactical retreat or mount a counterattack here?” Chen Feng tightened his grip on his weapon, turning to face Ji Taiyan.

“Fight!”

Ji Taiyan’s voice was resolute, devoid of any trace of hesitation.

Previously, gaining entry to the treasury had necessitated waiting for the spatial vortex to stabilize, restricting them to forming defensive arrays. Now, with the ice abyss gone and no further impediments, they were free to employ more adaptable strategies to annihilate these demonic abominations.

“Yes!”

The assembled talents responded in unison, their long-suppressed frustrations instantly igniting into a blazing battle fervor.

Within the Divine Artifact's domain, they had faced beings of Demon God caliber, forced into a desperate defense, teetering on the brink of annihilation.

These current demonic creatures, though numerous, posed a significantly lesser threat. The majority were below Tier Five, Tier Six were a rarity, and only a few dozen reached Tier Seven.

Considering the potent strengths of their Holy Blood lineage and the abilities of their gold-talented individuals, victory was merely a matter of time and coordinated effort.

“Roar—!”

A thundering dragon roar echoed across the icy expanse as Ji Taiyan’s dragon energy surged forth, manifesting as a dazzling golden light. He spearheaded the charge directly into the heart of the demonic horde.

His dragon spear swept through the enemy ranks, impaling several demonic creatures in a single, devastating pass.

Witnessing this, the other talents swiftly dispersed, engaging the horde in disparate directions. Their assorted spiritual energies and the gleam of their weapons intertwined, instantly carving bloody ruptures through the demonic ranks.

As the battle commenced, Qin Tian’s fingertips flickered with golden spiritual light. Three refined streams of light shot out like celestial meteors, precisely ensnaring Zhuge Yu’s array plate, Taishi Feng’s spear, and Huo Yuansheng’s battle sword.

“Immortal Soldier Blessing.”

“Swish!”

Bathed in the flowing golden luminescence, the three chosen weapons erupted with an astonishing brilliance.

The Heaven-piercing Halberd displayed intricate demon-breaking patterns, the sword’s edge was wreathed in sharp golden radiance, and the runes upon the array plate shone with renewed intensity. All three emitted clear, resonant hums simultaneously, their spiritual energy fluctuations soaring exponentially.

“Hiss—what is this?!”

Their pupils contracted sharply, eyes wide with disbelief and profound shock.

They could distinctly feel that their weapons had undergone a qualitative transformation, seemingly imbued with additional, potent abilities.

“This is my unique ability, capable of significantly boosting weapon performance for a limited duration,” Qin Tian’s voice, tinged with amusement, echoed in their minds. “Don’t just stand there gawking, go test it out!”

A realization dawned upon them; it seemed Qin Tian had employed this very power previously when he repaired the Frozen Throne.

Immediately, their faces lit up with excitement. Exchanging determined glances, they charged headlong into the demonic ranks.

Zhuge Yu expertly spun the array plate. With minimal spiritual energy expenditure, he activated its intricate patterns, causing them to surge outwards.

With a flick of his finger, the golden array patterns rapidly expanded, covering hundreds of feet and engulfing a large swathe of demonic creatures.

This impressive area of effect was previously achievable only with the combined efforts of multiple individuals!

“Confine!”

With a low command, the array patterns tightened their grip. Countless golden chains erupted from the earth, binding the trapped demons securely. Immediately following, a burst of golden light emanated from the array, obliterating the ensnared creatures into mere dust.

The spiritual energy consumed was halved, yet the destructive power magnified severalfold. Zhuge Yu continuously swept his sleeve, conjuring several smaller killing arrays in rapid succession, effortlessly reaping swaths of demonic creatures.

Taishi Feng expertly wielded the Heaven-piercing Halberd, thrusting forward with formidable precision. The halberd’s tip flashed with golden light, tearing a fine fissure through the very fabric of space.

This was the manifestation of a randomized, high-level enchantment: Space Rift.

With a guttural roar, his halberd plunged into the very core of a Tier Six demonic beast. The Demon-Breaking enchantment flared, instantly obliterating the creature's demon core. A surge of blood-sucking power flowed back up the weapon's shaft, revitalizing his depleted spiritual energy.

Swiftly, he swung the halberd outwards. Seven distinct enchantment powers manifested at once. Golden beams of halberd light, imbued with the destructive force of spatial rifts, carved through the surrounding horde, annihilating over a dozen demonic creatures.

Witnessing this, Taishi Feng let out a triumphant cry and plunged into the demon ranks as if they were an empty field. His raw power rivaled that of a high-tier Tier Seven Spiritualist.

Huo Yuansheng unleashed his sword, which also possessed the randomized power of the 'Space Rift' enchantment.

The sword's edge sliced through the air, felling two distant demonic creatures. Immediately afterward, the Countershock and Overload enchantments activated in unison. As the creatures' claws met the blade, they were summarily shattered.

He soared into the sky, his sword descending with immense force. Golden sword Qi, blazing with Demon-Breaking spirit light, crashed down like a colossal waterfall, instantly reducing numerous Tier Five demonic creatures to mere dust.

The trio advanced in a tight triangular formation: Zhuge Yu masterfully controlled the array, while Taishi Feng and Huo Yuansheng spearheaded the assault. Their enhanced weaponry facilitated an even more seamless coordination, leaving a trail of vanquished demonic beasts in their wake.

Qin Tian, however, held back from the main fray, his gaze fixed upwards as he scrutinized the spatial fluctuations manifesting overhead.

He could clearly perceive a formidable presence initiating a spatial tunnel, poised for a dimensional shift.

Without a shred of surprise, he surmised this must be another formidable ability of the Frozen Throne.

"Lan, may you soon be reunited with your brethren," Qin Tian whispered to himself, his thoughts directed internally.

Only after the spatial distortions subsided did Qin Tian redirect his attention back to the chaotic battlefield.

Having successfully evolved two powerful Holy Blood talents, his Evolution Points had dwindled to just under ten million. It was the perfect opportunity to utilize these defeated creatures for a much-needed replenishment.