Chapter 1313: Moving the Dragon Formation, Dragon Soul Anchor Point

In the Secret Domain, the Heavens and the Saint Race called a temporary truce, each occupying half of the space and focusing all their efforts on breaking through the stone dragon's light barrier.

However, it quickly became clear that everyone had underestimated the formidable power and profound mystery of the stone dragon's light barrier.

After nearly half a month, neither the Heavens nor the Saint Race had managed to successfully break through the light barrier. Upon contact, the Saints from both sides discovered that the barrier was mysteriously linked to the stone dragon within. They feared that using brute force might destabilize the stone dragon itself, making them hesitant to act recklessly.

While the stone dragon's light barrier was indeed mysterious, it wasn't truly unbreakable. To assume otherwise would have been a vast underestimation of the power of the Saints from both sides.

As time passed, the Saints from both sides displayed their unique abilities and finally devised a method to break through. What was somewhat surprising, however, was that both sides' solutions to the problem were remarkably similar, almost as if by coincidence.

Heaven City had been in a state of closure during this period. However, this did not lead to a decrease in its popularity; on the contrary, recently, a continuous stream of Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts from the Heavens had been rushing to the city, making this city in the chaotic void increasingly bustling.

Although the confrontation with the Saint Race in the Stone Dragon Secret Domain was fraught with danger, anyone with discerning eyes could see the opportunities within. The Stone Dragon Secret Domain was rich with Ancestral Dragon remnants, and acquiring even a small amount would surely lead to Ancestral Dragon Pills, which would greatly benefit their cultivation. Missing this chance would undoubtedly lead to profound regret.

While many powerful individuals in Heaven City eagerly watched the Stone Dragon Secret Domain, they also understood that, judging by the current situation, Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts like themselves seemed to lack the qualifications to intervene. After all, with such a large number of Saints gathered from both sides, how could it be their turn to step forward and display their abilities?

For now, they had to quietly await developments, hoping for an opportunity to gain some benefits.

To everyone's delight, this wait did not last long.

When a resounding chime echoed throughout Heaven City, all eyes immediately turned towards the Central Great Hall. In the next moment, figures shot through the air, for they all knew that the chime was a summons for everyone in Heaven City to gather. Such a commotion clearly indicated that something significant had occurred.

Zhou Yuan also arrived at the Central Great Hall at this time, finding it already overflowing with people, a dense crowd stretching seemingly endlessly.

He suddenly spotted a tall, graceful figure waving to him. He instantly moved, flashing over, and smiled, "Senior Sister Xi Jing."

The graceful figure, with her wine-red short hair gently swaying, exuded a heroic and spirited aura. She teasingly asked, "Your companion didn't come?"

Zhou Yuan knew she was referring to Yaoyao. He immediately chuckled and replied, "She doesn't like noise."

Xi Jing nodded, saying, "True. Given her current popularity, if she were to appear here, who knows what a stir it would cause."

Zhou Yuan gave a dry laugh and changed the subject. "Senior Sister, do you know what this sudden summons is about?"

Xi Jing's expression subtly hardened. She said, "I'm afraid it's related to the Stone Dragon Secret Domain."

Zhou Yuan's heart stirred. Had there been progress with the stone dragon's light barrier? This thought made his heart involuntarily warm, as everyone in Heaven City was waiting for the outcome, and that, of course, included him.

Just as the two were conversing, above the great hall, streaks of light flashed forth. The leader was none other than Ancient Venerable Jin Luo.

Seeing this, the many Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts below hastily bowed in greeting.

Ancient Venerable Jin Luo waved his hand, his voice echoing in everyone's ears with a smile: "The main reason for summoning you all today is to inform you that the stone dragon's light barrier has finally been breached by us."

At these words, many Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts showed delight, though their eyes also held a degree of doubt. After all, if it were merely the breaching of the light barrier, there would have been no need to summon them just for an announcement.

"We set up a 'Dragon-Moving Formation' outside the light barrier," he explained, "attempting to use its power to pull the stone dragon out, but it ultimately had no effect..."

Ancient Venerable Jin Luo's next sentence immediately caused the expressions of many powerful individuals present to subtly change. Even with so many Saints gathered, they couldn't move the stone dragon?

Ancient Venerable Jin Luo's gaze swept over them. He said, "After our Saints' research, we found that the Dragon-Moving Formation couldn't move the stone dragon because it is formed from the condensed remnants of the Ancestral Dragon, possessing its own divine power barrier. This is what nullified the Dragon-Moving Formation."

"However, this divine power barrier isn't entirely unmanageable..."

Ancient Venerable Jin Luo flicked his finger, and light gathered, forming a gigantic luminous projection of a stone dragon directly in mid-air before them. At this moment, numerous bright points of light adorned the body of the stone dragon's projection.

"These light points mark the areas within the stone dragon where Ancestral Dragon remnants are most concentrated," he explained. "We call them 'Dragon Soul Anchor Points', and there are precisely nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine of them..."

After speaking, Ancient Venerable Jin Luo raised his hand, and a dark, elongated nail appeared in his palm. The nail was about half a *zhang* long, weighty and eerily cold. "This is a 'Dragon-Moving Nail'," he stated. "If these nails can be driven into the Dragon Soul Anchor Points, it will weaken the divine power barrier. Concurrently, the Dragon-Moving Formation will resonate with the Dragon-Moving Nails, unleashing immense power to move the stone dragon!"

"However," he continued, "although we have carved open the stone dragon's light barrier, the power emanating from within resists the entry of Saints..."

He looked at the crowd with a gentle gaze and slowly said, "Therefore, we need your strength."

Below, a fierce light erupted in the eyes of the many Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts. Their eagerness to act was almost impossible to conceal. Weren't they gathered here precisely for such an opportunity?

Even Zhou Yuan couldn't help but lick his lips. This was the opportunity!

Previously, only the Saints from both sides had been able to act, leaving them with no qualification to intervene. Fortunately, after the long wait, the opportunity had finally arrived; they wouldn't have to remain mere spectators.

Ancient Venerable Jin Luo noted the crowd's reaction with some satisfaction, but his voice then deepened. "However, I must also warn you that the Saint Race's plan aligns with ours. They will undoubtedly also dispatch elite Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts to compete for the Dragon Soul Anchor Points..."

"It can be said that the struggle for every single Dragon Soul Anchor Point will be paved with blood."

"Ultimately, whichever side secures more anchor points will likely gain control of the stone dragon," he continued. "This time, the decisive factor in the struggle for the Stone Dragon Secret Domain will not be us Saints, but you."

The many Genesis Infant and Law Domain experts' expressions grew solemn. Yet, surprisingly, no one showed any fear. Those who could reach this point had long prepared themselves to battle the Saint Race. They understood the inherent dangers, but having cultivated to this level, they were not ordinary individuals. Thus, they understood that any opportunity had to be fought for themselves.

Zhou Yuan, however, fell into thought. Listening to Ancient Venerable Jin Luo's words, the current situation, simply put, seemed like a tug-of-war.

Both sides would strive to seize the Dragon Soul Anchor Points, and then use that leverage to move the stone dragon.

Whichever side secured more Dragon Soul Anchor Points would naturally have the advantage.

He couldn't help but smack his lips. He had originally thought that this Stone Dragon Secret Domain expedition was too peaceful, but clearly, he had been mistaken. If it truly proceeded this way, then every part of the stone dragon's massive body would likely be stained with blood.

That aura of fierce brutality, even before it began, was already surging forth.

This time... it would truly be intense.