Chapter 757: Starfall Submission

Xu Yang now saw the adversaries on the battlefield as mere ants.

He ascended, taking seven steps in the void, and conjured seven brilliant stars that formed the Big Dipper array. Instantly, the world was plunged into darkness. Xu Yang completely eclipsed all light, and the seven stars, appearing simultaneously, became the only source of light in the entire world.

Every soldier on the battlefield who looked up at the stars was immersed in the dreamlike world Xu Yang had woven. Within this illusion, the seven energy vortices operating simultaneously within Xu Yang became seven virtual stars. Xu Yang's astral soul, which generated these stars and illuminated all beings, became the absolute sovereign of this world.

"When the stars fade into darkness, your lives will also come to an end. Worship! Offer all your energy to your faith!"

It turned out that this celestial illusion created by Xu Yang was a method to extract the "Seal of Slumber Essence" from these 20,000 imperial warriors in the form of faith power. This Seal of Slumber Essence was the sole source of power for the cultivators of the Imperial Continent. Controlling this source was equivalent to disarming them.

Within this illusory space, Xu Yang's mental power precisely covered Zi Kuang, Taishan, and the mages, ensuring they were not manipulated or affected by this force.

"Now, both of you can do whatever you wish with these fanatics in this space."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, Taishan was overcome with uncontrollable excitement. It felt as if he had gained an unparalleled, powerful backing. With his leader as the world's master, he could naturally do anything he pleased without restraint!

*Boom!*

Taishan maintained his usual style, clearly treating the enemy warriors, who were praying and showing faith, as mere sandbags to be freely trampled. He swung his two thick arms wildly, sending hundreds of female assassins flying within a few encounters.

Zi Kuang, on the other hand, was much more refined. Driven by the desire not to fall too far behind Xu Yang in terms of strength, he took the time to meticulously observe the operational rules of the seven stellar energy vortices in the sky. Although he hadn't mastered the Upper Purity Primordial Qi Path, Zi Kuang, purely through his own observation and contemplation, discovered some foundational rules for cultivating primal power and could even actively sense the presence of the Seal of Slumber Essence within himself!

This action of his naturally did not escape the eyes of Xu Yang, the controller. Decisively, Xu Yang sent a cultivation method of the Upper Purity Primordial Qi Path into Zi Kuang's soul world.

"What are you doing? Are you showing me charity?"

Zi Kuang still couldn't let go of his pride. After all, he had started at an incredibly high point, once capable of standing as an equal to Xu Yang. However, Zi Kuang now clearly understood that the gap between himself and Xu Yang was widening, and he seemed to be on the verge of fading into obscurity.

"Don't be so sensitive. If you haven't given up on your old ambitions, then make yourself stronger."

Zi Kuang snorted, and naturally stopped being coy. He began to diligently study the Upper Purity Primordial Qi Path cultivation technique. In truth, he had already let go of that obsession in his heart. He knew full well that, in this life, he would likely only ever be able to look up at Xu Yang's back.

The pressure on the entire eastern battlefield was completely resolved by Xu Yang in just half an hour. During the manifestation of the Seven Stars Array illusion, everyone on the other fronts of the battlefield had no awareness or feedback regarding the situation here.

When the sky's colors returned to normal, the ordinary warriors of the Starfall Imperial Dynasty had completely fainted. The Seal of Slumber Essence within their cells had been entirely devoured by Xu Yang and stored in one of his vital energy vortices.

"How can this be? No!"

The female general of the Starfall Imperial Dynasty was utterly dumbfounded. She too had just fallen into a dreamlike slumber, but her powerful mental strength allowed her to break free from the darkness prematurely. Unlike the others, she did not transmit Seal of Slumber power to the seven-star vortices through worship. At this moment, she was the only one remaining conscious on the battlefield. Precisely because of this, she witnessed the humiliating sight of her army's soldiers collapsing without any power to resist.

"Tell me, how do you feel now?"

Facing Xu Yang and his formidable group, the lone female general felt more than just panic. Her will to fight had completely vanished, leaving behind only pain and despair.

"What I want to know is, as someone from the Myriad Heavens World, how can you wield such powerful primal energy? Is this the price that coward from the Ancient Xia Dynasty paid for your protection?"

Xu Yang sneered, "The Prince probably doesn't possess such power. I won't answer that question for you. You only need to understand one thing: the leader of your allied army is a pawn of our Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. Everything he has done is merely for the Divine Realm to exploit you."

The female general clenched her jaw and tightened her grip on her weapon.

"Can we no longer turn back?"

"No, in fact, the moment you met us, it was destined that you would have one more choice than others. Surrender to the Ancient Xia Dynasty, unite all the warriors of the Primal Continent, collectively resist the Divine Realm, and help us clear the path to Wuyue Heaven. This is the only thing you need to do."

The female general was immediately moved. Xu Yang's overwhelming power prevented her from ignoring a single word he uttered.

"None of your soldiers have perished. They will regain their combat strength before long, but only if you give me a clear answer. After all, you must know that once they awaken, they will consider me their faith. With a single word from me, they can abandon everything. Will I force them to step over your corpse to follow me, or will you continue to lead them from darkness into light? You should have your answer by now, shouldn't you?"

The female general nodded gravely. "I will follow your arrangements. Although you are from outside this domain, you have conquered us with primal power. Losing to you is no disgrace."

As she finished speaking, the female general immediately dismounted and knelt on one knee, surrendering to Xu Yang.

"Akinduo, Chief General of the Starfall Imperial Dynasty, surrenders to you!"

Xu Yang nodded with satisfaction. "After resting, lead your people to the plains battlefield and converge with our main forces."

"Understood!"

***

The dangers on both the eastern and western battlefields had been completely resolved. Currently, only the northern and southern fronts remained grim.

"Boss, what about us?"

Taishan, Zi Kuang, and the others approached.

"Lead the Ancient Xia warriors from the eastern battlefield and fight alongside Akinduo."

Taishan helplessly shrugged. "Alright then. I thought we had completed our mission and could go see Long Kun with you. He's a true Phoenix God now!"

Xu Yang chuckled, "All of you, put in more effort and strive to find your own breakthroughs. I want to make gods of you all!"