Immortality Through Array Formations Chapter 2352 Chapter 1015: "Deicide" (2)
Previously on Immortality Through Array Formations...
The ancestor of the Little Spirit Sect commenced the deployment of various spells to eradicate the malevolent monsters spawned from the nearby demon eggs.
Concurrently, the ancestors from the Daluo Sect and Kun State diligently worked to contain the rogue ancestor of the Xiao family.
Other Feathered Immortals also joined the fray, bringing about the demise of an ever-increasing number of demon monsters.
However, their efforts were confined to neutralizing lesser demon monsters; none dared to truly 'kill' Yu Er.
This caution was a direct instruction from True Man Situ prior to his departure.
Only the Seven Stars Sword was appointed for the eradication of the Evil Embryo. Any other individual, irrespective of their Divine Thought techniques or treasures, was forbidden from interacting with the Evil Embryo's form, lest they face unforeseen and dire repercussions.
The Evil Embryo, an embodiment of the Evil God's descent and the incarnation of the Evil Path Law, could not be simply annihilated by the power of Divine Thought alone.
An improper 'killing' could precipitate even more dreadful outcomes.
It was even possible that unknowable, terrifying karma could be incurred.
This inevitable outcome, this 'karma', was destined to be borne solely by True Man Situ as he confronted the 'deadly tribulation'.
This was his predestined fate.
It also represented one of the most significant trials in the arduous task of slaying the Evil God.
Consequently, all others were restricted to engaging the surrounding demon monsters, fetal demons, and the Xiao family ancestor, thereby carving out opportunities for True Man Situ.
The ancestor of the Spirit Talisman Sect, similarly constrained, employed only a Soul Suppressing Talisman to subdue the Evil Embryo, also refraining from any attempt to 'kill' it.
A multitude of accompanying demon monsters hatched, slick with dark fluids, and surged towards the assembled cultivators.
The elder matriarch invoked the Six Ding and Six Jia, the Taoist wielded a Peach Wood Sword, the three brothers activated Qimen Dunjia, and the white-robed True Man commanded the Three Pure Ones Bell. Each deployed their unique Divine Thought skills to vanquish the demon monsters and safeguard True Man Situ.
True Man Situ remained impervious to his surroundings, disregarding personal danger and fear.
His gaze, sharp and cold, was fixed with unwavering resolve on the annihilation of the Evil God.
The immense, pervasive divine might pressing down exerted brutal pressure upon his Primordial Spirit, threatening to shatter it.
The all-encompassing intimidation felt like a suffocating shroud.
Yet, True Man Situ chanted an incantation, drawing strength from the Seven Stars Formation and the protective embrace of the Red Gold Cup. He endured the colossal pressure, inching the Seven Stars Sword ever closer to the heart of Yu Er.
A flicker of panic crossed Yu Er's countenance.
An agonizing, chilling scream tore through the air.
This piercing cry instantly fractured the colossal fetal demon eggs nearby. The eggs rapidly shattered, unleashing a torrent of blood. Amidst the swirling miasma of evil Qi, two even more formidable fetal demons erupted forth. One manifested as a spider demon with a human visage.
Its face was a horrific mosaic of human features, punctuated by scarlet eyes. Its body was deathly white, limbs showing exposed bone, and its torso and abdomen were grotesquely stitched with contorted human faces. These captive faces writhed and shrieked, inducing profound weakness in the Primordial Spirit and casting a pall of terror simply by their sight.
The other was a decaying fetal demon.
It possessed an oversized head and ears, its body a mass of putrid flesh oozing corruption.
Within this vile pus resided the essence of 'corruption', a touch of which would inevitably erode the Primordial Spirit with its putrid miasma.
These two fetal demons, though at the zenith of Third Grade, were potent conduits for malevolent and defiling laws.
True Man Situ perceived these two new, formidable threats, and his expression underwent a subtle shift.
The other Divine Thought cultivators dared not allow their vigilance to waver.
The Taoist promptly anointed his Peach Wood Sword with Blood of Divine Thought. Gripping the sword, he transformed it into a streak of light and directly assailed the decaying fetal demon.
The blow struck with immense force, severing the fetal demon's right arm clean off.
Yet, in the very next moment, the pus from the decaying fetal demon began to flow and its flesh started regenerating.
As the Taoist retrieved his Peach Wood Sword, he observed it coated in foul blood and decaying flesh. He realized with a pang of deep regret that its spiritual essence had been compromised, and
a profound heartache washed over him.
At this juncture, the human-faced spider demon unleashed a ghastly roar.
The Taoist, his mental defenses momentarily breached, found himself plunged into an abyss of infinite darkness. All the horrors amassed over his centuries of Tao cultivation surged forth from his memory, breeding a ceaseless wave of fear from the deepest recesses of his heart.
"This bodes ill..."
The Taoist sensed the grave danger and attempted to shield his true self, but it was too late. The human-faced spider demon had already closed the distance, its horrifying human visage contorting into a gaping, black maw, poised to
consume the Taoist's very head.
At the most critical juncture, the elder lady summoned Six Ding and Six Jia, creating a protective barrier for the Taoist and forcefully seizing the head of the human-faced spider demon.
Terror surged through the human-faced spider demon, and it let out another roar.
The female True Man in white robes swiftly activated the Three Pure Ones Bell, shattering the demon's sound waves.
The Taoist's mind found a measure of clarity amidst the chaos.
However, just as a collective sigh of relief was about to be exhaled, the eldest of the three brothers, who had been utilizing Qimen Dunjia to defend against the encroaching demonic monsters on True Man Situ's periphery, suddenly cried out in alarm:
"Master Zhao, what are you doing?!"
The individual addressed as "Master Zhao" was a burly man adorned with numerous runes. Despite being severely wounded and previously recuperating, he was now observed advancing towards the pink Evil Embryo, which had been suppressed by the ancestor of the Spirit Talisman Sect. His movements appeared almost as if he were 'possessed,' as he reached out to dismantle the sealing talisman affixed to the pink Evil Embryo.
The runes on the burly man's arm seared his flesh, revealing the bone beneath.
Yet, his face was etched with an expression of infatuation, as though any sacrifice was acceptable for his beloved 'person,' driven by an all-consuming, soul-stirring desire.
The surrounding battle against the accompanying demon monsters and fetal demons was fierce and fraught with peril.
In the heat of the conflict, no one had registered the burly man's aberrant actions.
By the time his behavior was noticed, it was unfortunately too late.
The man, sacrificing an arm to remove the runes, successfully freed the pink Evil Embryo. The creature immediately surged forward, latching onto the man's mouth in a kiss.
While the man's face bore a look of deep affection, his flesh began to rapidly decay, his features becoming increasingly distorted.
A wave of horror swept over everyone present.
But before any of them could grasp the situation or react, the terrifying roar of the human-faced spider demon once again echoed through the air.