Chapter 1811: Elite Forces Gather, Opening the Spatial Channel

Northern Border, Golden Swallow Mountain Range.

In a vast, boundless open area, tens of thousands of cultivators had gathered. Among them were over a dozen Soul Transformation cultivators, hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators, and thousands of Core Formation cultivators.

A golden pavilion, shimmering with spiritual light, stood on a low earthen mound. The golden pavilion was clearly a magic treasure.

Shangguan Tianhong, Lei Yunbin, True Monarch Qianhu, and Qin Yunfeng were drinking tea and chatting. For this expedition, the Heavenly Wave Sect had dispatched ten Soul Transformation cultivators, all of whom would be heading to Qianhu Realm. In addition, they had mobilized hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators and thousands of Core Formation cultivators, representing the sect's elite forces.

Even if the Demon Race attacked Heavenly Wave Realm, Shangguan Tianhong would not care. What a joke! Was there anything more important than his ascension to the Spirit Realm? As for the casualties among his disciples, he cared even less.

“The Demon Race possesses great physical strength and is very resilient after demonic transformation. However, this applies to native-born demons; those transformed through the infusion of true demonic qi are somewhat weaker. Nevertheless, all demons share a common trait: powerful regenerative abilities. This ability depends on the concentration of true demonic qi and demonic energy. Thunder and fire-attributed divine abilities are quite effective against them.”

True Monarch Qianhu slowly spoke. He had previously mentioned the Demon Race's weaknesses, but now he was providing more detailed information.

“I refuse to believe that, with twenty Soul Transformation cultivators joining forces, they can stop us.”

Shangguan Tianhong was full of confidence. Learning from previous lessons, this time they were directly deploying twenty Soul Transformation cultivators and hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators. There was no need to split forces; they would push straight through.

“The Demon Race possesses several Heaven-Reaching Demonic Treasures, which are extremely powerful. Additionally, some individuals among them have special secret talismans that can unleash incredible divine abilities. It's better to be careful.”

True Monarch Qianhu's expression was solemn. Even though the two realms had mobilized a large number of masters, he wasn't very optimistic about Heavenly Wave Realm and Eastern Wisteria Realm. They had never fought the Demon Race and did not know their true terror; what they had heard was vastly different from what he had personally experienced.

Heaven-Reaching Demonic Treasures were equivalent to Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures used by human cultivators, possessing immense power.

“If they cannot communicate with the Demon Realm, then relying solely on a few Heaven-Reaching Demonic Treasures should not make them our match. As long as we are careful, there shouldn't be any danger.”

Lei Yunbin said seriously.

True Monarch Qianhu and Qin Yunfeng chuckled softly. They had personally fought the Demon Race and knew how formidable they were.

“Fellow Daoist Hu and the others are here. Let's go out!”

Shangguan Tianhong said, rising and walking out.

Multicolored escape lights appeared on the distant horizon, flying rapidly towards their location.

Soon, these escape lights halted, revealing Wang Changsheng and his group.

The Eastern Wisteria Realm had dispatched ten Soul Transformation cultivators: Hu Yunxiao, Song Xiruo, Gongsun Yang, Liu Ye, Zhou Xingguo, the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple, Liu Ruyi, Jiaolin, and Fengli. Sun Tianhu was already at the mid-Soul Transformation stage, and his advancement to the late Soul Transformation stage was only a matter of time, so he did not participate in this expedition.

From the Heavenly Wave Realm and its allies, a total of ten Soul Transformation cultivators were dispatched: Shangguan Tianhong, Lei Yunbin, Long Xiaoyao, Long Hanji, Li Shuo, Situ Qing, True Monarch Heavenly Demon, Golden Moon Sword Venerable, True Monarch Qianhu, and Qin Yunfeng. All their elites were present.

Initially, they had considered sending a small contingent to enter Qianhu Realm first, but Shangguan Tianhong immediately rejected the idea, insisting they charge straight in.

Huang Fugui stood behind Wang Changsheng, his expression excited.

He had placed his hopes of advancing to the Soul Transformation stage on this war. Wang Changsheng was a living example.

Huang Fugui was still at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, stuck at a bottleneck. However, he possessed a flying spirit treasure and several escape talismans; if things went south, he would make an immediate getaway.

“Fellow Daoist Hu, you've arrived quite late!”

Shangguan Tianhong said, his tone indifferent.

The spatial node leading to Qianhu Realm was provided by the Eastern Wisteria Realm. Situ Mei had previously defected to the Heavenly Wave Sect, but the secrets she had access to were limited. How could she compare to the experienced Soul Transformation cultivators of the Eastern Wisteria Realm?

Hu Yunxiao nodded and said, “It took us some time to gather, but we are not late.”

Aside from the ten Soul Transformation cultivators, over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators alone had been mobilized, along with thousands of Core Formation cultivators. If the entire force were annihilated, the Eastern Wisteria Realm would suffer a severe blow.

“Since everyone is here, please tell us the location of the spatial node, and open the spatial passage as soon as possible.”

Shangguan Tianhong urged. A single space might have multiple spatial nodes, leading to different destinations. Even if a spatial node was present here, he wouldn't know which one led to Qianhu Realm.

Hu Yunxiao looked at Song Xiruo and said with a smile, “Fairy Song, please show us the way!”

Song Xiruo took out a mirror shimmering with red light. She cast a hand seal into it, and a hazy red glow swept out, striking the void.

After a while, a faint, shimmering light spot appeared in the void, flickering in and out of sight.

She continuously formed hand seals with her fingers. Flying high into the sky, she took out a pale golden formation plate. The plate had dense markings and a rotatable golden pointer. She cast several hand seals into it, and the pointer spun rapidly. Soon, it stopped.

“This is it; there should be no mistake. To be cautious, let's send a small group of cultivators through first. Once confirmed, we can send the main force.”

Song Xiruo suggested.

“Junior Martial Brother Li, proceed!”

Shangguan Tianhong instructed, his gaze fixed on the void.

Li Shuo acknowledged, stepped forward, summoned the Seven-Colored Glazed Bead, and cast a hand seal into it.

The Seven-Colored Glazed Bead flew towards the sky. Upon reaching the spot indicated by Song Xiruo, it suddenly burst forth with dazzling seven-colored spiritual light. Ripples spread through the void, generating a strong spatial fluctuation.

Shangguan Tianhong took out the Profound Light Sky-Shattering Sword. He swung it at the void, and a piercing sound of air tearing rang out. A dazzling sword light swept forth, striking the location of the seven-colored spiritual light.

Ripples continued to spread through space, revealing a void several zhang wide. A powerful gust of fierce wind swept out.

“Junior Martial Brother Li, you and your group go first. If it is indeed Qianhu Realm, then use a Realm-Breaking Talisman to return.”

Shangguan Tianhong instructed. The Seven-Colored Glazed Bead could stabilize the spatial passage, so they naturally wouldn't immediately take it to another realm. After all, there was only one Seven-Colored Glazed Bead; if it were damaged, it would be difficult for them to freely travel between realms.

Li Shuo acknowledged, and led over a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators flying towards the void. They all cast protective spiritual light upon themselves.

After they flew into the void, it slowly healed and disappeared.

“Let's wait for a moment. If Junior Martial Brother Li and his group can return, then there will be no problem.”

Shangguan Tianhong's tone was solemn. He looked at Wang Changsheng and said, “Fellow Daoist Wang, I have something I'd like to discuss with you. Is now a good time?”

“Yes, it is. Fellow Daoist Shangguan, please come this way.”

Wang Changsheng readily agreed. They moved to an open area.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, how about I exchange a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure for your method of refining Nethermoon Water?”