Chapter 1157

I'm still a little short of comprehending it!

The Nether Formation Elder had already entered a frenzied state; with each step he took, a vast amount of heavenly-domain-level formation patterns emerged, densely packed and intertwining with one another.

He was recreating the scene of that heavenly domain's transformation.

Azure Abyss Heaven accounts for a third of the realm; if its Dao patterns are reversed, a large quantity of core formation patterns can be obtained.

Moreover, they have already occupied twenty percent of the Azure Abyss Heaven's domain; these past few days, the Nether Formation Elder has stood above the heavenly domain, observing the heavenly trends, surveying the starry formation patterns, reaping great gains.

"Chi chi chi!"

Above the Void, dark light burst forth; all were the formation patterns etched by the Nether Formation Elder into the void, appearing chaotic yet concealing profound mysteries, intertwining the "Dao" and the "Li".

A multitude of intricate formation diagrams flared bright with each breath, then collapsed, like a spiderweb, extremely profound.

Not far away, many strongmen of the Deception Hall stared in shock at the Nether Formation Elder, discussing animatedly.

As expected of a formation genius valued by the Dark Ruin Elder Ancestor, the Nether Formation Elder's state is terrifying.

Azure Abyss Heaven is part of the Everlasting Heaven; the Nether Formation Elder reversing the trend and back‑deriving the formation patterns—such attainment is shocking.

The Spirit Martial Emperor perhaps thinks we lost, but we've actually won big!

Two days later.

The Nether Formation Elder spat out a mouthful of essence blood.

Pfft!

Excessive deduction exhausted his mind and spirit, ultimately hitting a bottleneck, and he awoke from that mysterious state.

Alas! Alas! I'm still a little short! If I could get another chance to peer into another heavenly domain, perhaps I could grasp its key!

The Nether Formation Elder heaved long and short sighs, continually shaking his head.

A gray‑robed middle‑aged man approached, gritting his teeth as he said, "Nether Formation Elder, we have made contact with the Gu Clan, but they refuse to let us enter their star sea!"

The Nether Formation Elder frowned and said, "That's to be expected. Though the Gu Clan appears allied with our Deception Hall, they have long been disloyal. Gu Yue Laozi even regards the Azure Abyss Emperor as a pawn, clearly he also schemes against our Deception Hall."

The gray‑robed middle‑aged man snorted coldly, "What a bunch of narrow‑minded people. Gu Yue Laozi is the same—always acting mysterious, never daring to show his true form, simply laughable."

The Nether Formation Elder muttered to himself, "Azure Abyss Heaven has already linked with Everlasting Heaven; soon we will be expelled from here, perhaps we can see if there's an opportunity in Yunlan Heaven."

The gray‑robed middle‑aged man frowned, "Yunlan Heaven? Yunlan Potiān is also a divine person! He refuses to associate with any upper‑realm power, be it us, the Gu Clan, or Everlasting Heaven—he turns them all away, and no one knows what he's doing."

The Nether Formation Elder revealed a faint eerie smile, "Yunlan Potiān does this for a reason that is naturally inevitable. I once surveyed Yunlan Heaven; there intertwines a power of time and of dreams, completely divergent from Everlasting Heaven's Dao patterns—surely Yunlan Potiān governs that heavenly domain by means of that."

"Power of time? Power of dreams?" the gray‑robed middle‑aged man looked bewildered, "I recall that in this upper realm there is no heaven‑defying inheritance of these two Great Daos, especially such heavenly‑domain‑level power!"

The Nether Formation Elder said, "According to rumor, Yunlan Potiān was originally an ordinary person who, by chance, obtained some heaven‑defying treasure, thereafter rising all the way; taking advantage of the internal strife in Everlasting Heaven, he seized Yunlan Heaven. After the ages have passed, he remains unmoving. That heaven‑defying treasure perhaps possesses the power of time and of dreams!"

The gray‑robed middle‑aged man was somewhat shocked, "Really?"

The Nether Formation Elder's face showed expectation, "But fundamentally, Yunlan Heaven is part of Everlasting Heaven; when the Spirit Martial Emperor merges the two great heavenly domains, Yunlan Heaven cannot remain isolated. Yunlan Heaven also contains the Spirit Martial Emperor's World Tree Dao Patterns; when the time comes, Yunlan Heaven will inevitably show a flaw, and that will be our opportunity to descend upon Yunlan Heaven."

Just then, a super formation pattern far away suddenly flashed with dark light; the phantom of the Dark Hall appeared, and the hoarse voice of the Dark Ruin Elder Ancestor transmitted.

"Nether Formation, where are you?"

The Nether Formation Elder's expression turned solemn; he quickly stepped beneath the Dark Hall's phantom, bowed respectfully, and said, "Ancestor, I am here."

Next, he informed the Dark Ruin Elder Ancestor of what had happened in Azure Abyss Heaven.

The Dark Ruin Elder Ancestor pondered a moment, then said coldly, "The Spirit Martial Emperor's World Tree Dao Patterns surpass your formation patterns; since this starry expanse cannot be retained, destroy it."

The Nether Formation Elder said embarrassedly, "Now our Deception Hall has few members left; previously they were all slaughtered by the Azure Abyss Emperor!"

The Dark Ruin Elder Ancestor's voice turned icy, "You fool, capable of failure more than success! Immediately inscribe the Grand Teleportation Grand Formation; I will send Bai and the Vein‑Eroding ones to step into the starry expanse to aid you."

The Nether Formation Elder bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Ancestor. Give me a little more time, and perhaps I can comprehend more!"

Elsewhere.

Within the starry expanse where the Gu Clan resides, a stone statue of Gu Yue Laozi emerged.

It is an immensely huge stone statue, comparable to a celestial body, upon which surge the auras of many gu creatures; its eyes suddenly emitted an intimidating divine light, looking down from above.

Dozens of Gu Clan members knelt in utmost reverence, "Welcome, Gu Yue Laozi!"

A voice came from the stone statue, "Rise. In this period I will send some people to assist you in refining this star realm, beating the Spirit Martial Emperor to it, and refining more gu creatures!"

"Yes, sir!" the crowd shouted loudly.

Chi chi chi!

From the stone statue flew hundreds of formation gu, bursting forth with extraordinarily brilliant formation pattern power, rendering the void glittering.

Gu Yue Laozi said, "Immediately deploy these formation gu and inscribe the transcendent formation patterns; later an elder will take charge of this starry expanse."

Soon, many Gu Clan members busied themselves.

……

Dark Hall.

The Dark Ruin Elder Ancestor wore a black robe, seated cross‑legged upon the throne; his face was shrouded in dark clouds as he gazed at the seats below and slowly spoke.

"In this battle over Azure Abyss Heaven, the good news is that Qi Chun‑jing is heavily injured, and the Nether Formation has comprehended many of Everlasting Heaven's core Dao patterns, but it is still not enough."

"Luosheng, Shiyeuan. This time, you two select elders to take Bai to Azure Abyss Heaven, to meet the Nether Formation Elder and also temper Bai."

"Remember, they have only one task: destroy the Azure Abyss Heaven under our control; destroy as much as you can!"

Luosheng Elder and Shiyeuan Ancestor both nodded, "Yes, sir!"

Soon, Luosheng Elder and Shiyeuan selected over a thousand strong individuals, but none of their cultivations exceeded the Four‑Star Dao Void Realm.

Only because the Azure Abyss Emperor's dying will transformed into heavenly‑earthly shackles that hung in that starry expanse, making them hard to dispel in a short time.

Boom—boom—boom!

Several black cloud‑ships rose into the air.

The Xuanji Holy Lord wore a purple robe, her long hair cascading over her snowy neck, and she also stepped onto the lead cloud‑ship.

Upon the high platform of the cloud‑ship palace, a yin‑featured Yin‑Veil man coldly looked down upon the Xuanji Holy Lord.

The Xuanji Holy Lord raised her head, confronting him.

Boom!

Both of them erupted with pressure like the vast sea confronting each other.

The Yin Meridian man's cultivation was at the Six-Star Dao Origin Realm, his momentum even greater, directly shaking back the Xuanji Holy Lord several thousand zhang!

When the Xuanji Holy Lord was about to unleash the Abyss Great Dao, the Yin Meridian man's eyes held a mocking hue; he lightly patted his own robe, indicating he had easily crushed the Xuanji Holy Lord, the corner of his garment slightly dirty, he looked down at the Xuanji Holy Lord and slowly said.

Bai? I've seen many geniuses; they all called me a genius.

A flash of killing intent crossed Xuanji Holy Lord's eyes.

This person is already courting death!

The atmosphere in the field instantly became tense, swords drawn and bows bent.

Seeing this, Luo Sheng Elder walked over and said to Xuanji Holy Lord, "Bai, this is the Yin Meridian's sequence, Duan Tian You."

The Yin Meridian man bowed respectfully to Luo Sheng Elder, showing a strange smile, "Greetings, Luo Sheng Elder."

Saying that, he glanced again at Xuanji Holy Lord, turned and stepped into the room.

Luo Sheng Elder chuckled, "Bai, during this time you have risen strongly; other sequences that came out of seclusion are all dissatisfied. Especially now, there is a voice in my Deceit Palace saying you are the most talented of the younger generation in my Deceit Palace! Hahaha! You need not take it to heart."

Xuanji Holy Lord nodded.

When Yun Zhou stepped out of the Deceit Palace Star Sea, the voice of the Dark Sorrow Old Ancestor sounded again, "Luo Sheng, take Bai first to Gu Yuan Heaven and see the attitude of Gu Yue Laozi."

Luo Sheng Elder said, "As you command."

Two days later.

Luo Sheng Elder brought Xuanji Holy Lord into Gu Yuan Heaven.

In the Gu Yuan Heaven Star Sea, stone carvings stood as usual upon countless stars, like silent tombstones, while the stars resembled great graves; gazing far off, they were densely packed, extremely eerie.

Xuanji Holy Lord's beautiful eyes slightly furrowed.

She had long heard of the mysteries of Gu Yuan Heaven; today, upon her first descent, her heart indeed suffered a considerable shock.

Hiss!

Upon a star, a white-robed man rose into the air, stepping on a divine rainbow, and bowed respectfully to Luo Sheng Elder and Xuanji Holy Lord, "Both of you, please come; the ancestor has been waiting for a long time."

Luo Sheng Elder stared fixedly at the white-robed man, feeling somewhat surprised, "Bai Loulan? You didn't die in Qing Ming Heaven, did you?"