Chapter 194: Assault on the Extraordinary Minor World

In the Elder Hall, the elders of the Xia Clan were fully aware that the occupation of the extraordinary minor world by those fourth and fifth Step demons was nearly an unsolvable problem.

But they could not give up!

Historically, if these fourth and fifth Step demons were allowed to settle in the extraordinary minor world, they would freely deploy magical avatars to attack the Xia Clan’s extraordinary beings. The casualties of the Xia Clan’s extraordinary warriors would be catastrophic. If they were to engage ordinary demons in battle, the Xia Clan’s warriors might still have a chance to survive. But against the magical avatars of fifth Step demons? The odds would be slim indeed.

“This is their most powerful move!” Lord Bu Cheng’s eyes burned with frustration. “I beg you all to think of a way to minimize the losses of our extraordinary warriors.”

“Hmm.”

“We shall do our utmost.”

“Perhaps the array formations in the demonic strongholds within the extraordinary minor worlds are weaker? We must still try.”

The demi-god level extraordinary mages also racked their brains to propose strategies, only to have them challenged and refuted by other demi-gods.

During the process of proposing plans and facing rebuttals, many ideas were discarded, while others were refined and improved.

…

After three days of deliberation, the Elder Council finalized five strategies. Six of the foremost extraordinary warriors on the Holy List—each possessing a Mana Doppelganger (spiritual energy avatar)—were chosen to lead the assault into the extraordinary minor world, equipped with various treasures. These six warriors formed a single team, including three extraordinary mages among them. The treasures they carried were mainly designed to counter array formations.

After all, the first step to victory was to breach the formation. If they failed to break through, defeat was inevitable.

…

Half a month later.

Everything was ready. Lord He Shan and Lord Bu Cheng personally led these six extraordinary warriors of the Holy List.

Atop a high mountain, the wind howled fiercely.

A group of people gathered at the summit.

“You six,” Lord Bu Cheng gazed at the six spiritual energy avatars of the Holy List before him, “should understand the importance of this mission. Once you enter the extraordinary minor world, you will be on your own! You must proceed with caution and do your best to dismantle the array. Once the formation is broken, you can unleash demi-god level spell scrolls directly upon them—crush them utterly!”

In terms of resources, these demon legions could not compare to the Xia Clan. In the Abyssal Depths, the demon gods were extremely stingy. It was nearly impossible for demi-god level demons to obtain even a single divine artifact! The Xia Clan, however, had accumulated immense power over generations—thanks to the aid of their ancestors and the powerful scrolls and treasures crafted by those who ascended to godhood before departing for the Divine Realm.

Of course, due to the many perils encountered over countless years, the Xia Clan had to use their resources sparingly.

“In terms of demi-gods, we possess divine artifacts! The Xia Clan holds an overwhelming advantage,” Lord Bu Cheng’s voice dripped with killing intent. “Moreover, we have yet to deploy our Divine Realm weapons and war beasts. The demon generals cannot hide within the extraordinary minor world either. These demi-god level demons are nothing but turtles in their shells! If they dare to show themselves, we will strike them down until they are no more!”

“But the number of demons below demi-god level is simply too great!” Lord Bu Cheng clenched his teeth. “They hold the absolute advantage. Now that the elite fifth and fourth Step demons have retreated into the extraordinary minor world, their true bodies are no longer in danger. They can recklessly deploy magical avatars for ambushes and assassinations.”

“If this continues…”

“Based on past demon wars, even if this generation of extraordinary warriors is cautious and resourceful, over time, by the war’s end, more than eighty percent may have perished!” Lord Bu Cheng declared, his voice filled with anguish. “I do not wish to see such a fate! We demi-gods all feel our own helplessness.”

“If you fail, then we will truly have no hope left.”

“This is the greatest crisis and calamity our Xia Clan’s extraordinary warriors have ever faced!”

Lord Bu Cheng stared at them. “But if this crisis is resolved, the losses from the demon war will be greatly reduced!”

Without the extraordinary minor world as a stronghold,

If the magical avatars of fifth Step demons dared to emerge and launch attacks, the demi-gods of the Xia Clan could trace the spatial fluctuations back to their true bodies. Moreover, the Xia Clan’s extraordinary warriors could harness the power of the heavens and earth to detect their movements. If the demons were hiding in the mortal world, their magical avatars might be discovered the moment they emerged, exposing their hidden lairs.

“We understand.”

“Lord Bu Cheng, we shall give our utmost.”

“We will certainly do everything in our power to dismantle the formation.”

The six extraordinary warriors responded in unison.

They had been chosen precisely because each possessed unique expertise in dismantling formations—some even rivaling demi-gods in specific aspects. Unfortunately, demi-gods had one overwhelming advantage: their inexhaustible power. A demi-god could attack relentlessly, thousands or even tens of thousands of times, eventually wearing down the formation’s energy.

But they?

Their own strength was limited, so they had to rely on treasures. A demi-god level spell scroll was equivalent to only a single strike from a demi-god! Even a hundred scrolls would amount to only a hundred attacks—how could that compare to the endless onslaught of a true demi-god?

Thus, attempting to overpower the formation directly was beyond the Xia Clan’s reach, no matter how deep their reserves. Each treasure required immense resources and materials to create.

“It all depends on you now.”

Lord He Shan and Lord Bu Cheng guided them into the spatial rift, bringing them to the membrane wall of an extraordinary minor world, and tore through it, sending the six warriors inside.

Once inside the extraordinary minor world, the six warriors’ spiritual energy avatars quickly began to probe the surroundings using the power of the heavens and earth.

…

There were many extraordinary minor worlds. They had to search one by one.

After more than an hour of searching, they had inspected over thirty extraordinary minor worlds before finally locating the first demonic stronghold.

“The Xia Clan’s extraordinary warriors have arrived.”

“Haha, come, come! Let’s see what tricks these Xia Clan warriors have up their sleeves!” A towering palace, heavily fortified and surrounded by numerous formations, was already prepared. These were the standard array formations frequently used by the demon legions in battle—extremely effective. The fifth Step and fourth Step demons watched casually, confident in their superiority, as the Xia Clan warriors attempted to dismantle the formation.

…

Outside the membrane wall of the extraordinary minor world, in the spatial rift.

Lord He Shan and Lord Bu Cheng waited anxiously. Even with their cultivation levels, they could not suppress their anxiety and tension.

Because these six warriors represented the Xia Clan’s finest experts in formation dismantling among the saint-level warriors. The treasures they carried were also the most suitable. If even these six could not dismantle a single formation, then there truly was no hope left.

Of course, neither Lord He Shan nor Lord Bu Cheng knew… Dongbo Xueying had mastered the Prototype of a second Product true intent. This secret was kept under the tightest security.

While the six warriors worked on dismantling the formation, their true bodies remained in contact with the demi-gods of the Xia Clan through communication rings, exchanging strategies and insights. The demi-gods of the Xia Clan also offered advice and suggestions. Unfortunately, they could not witness the events firsthand, as the subtle fluctuations and mysteries of the formation could not be fully conveyed through mere descriptions or simple visual transmissions.

After another hour passed.

“They’ve been trapped inside the formation, unable to advance or retreat. Their Mana Doppelganger and Mana Clone could no longer hold on, so they chose to use up all their treasures!” A message arrived.

“Boom~~~”

With a deafening roar,

Lord He Shan and Lord Bu Cheng, standing in the chaotic void of the spatial rift, watched as a distant membrane wall of the extraordinary minor world exploded and tore open. The energy within the minor world surged violently. A large number of treasures were clearly wasted in one go, all used up at once. Then, the torn membrane wall rapidly sealed itself.

“They didn’t even break through the outermost formation,” Lord He Shan sighed bitterly. “We were too optimistic!”

“Cursed!” Lord Bu Cheng gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with fury.

They had hoped—hoped this was a ragtag demon army, hoped their formations were weak. But in reality, this was a fully organized demon legion, with no major weaknesses in any aspect. And in terms of formations… they were just as formidable! The Xia Clan’s carefully prepared strategies, entrusted to six saint-level warriors, had failed to even breach the outermost formation.

This harsh reality shattered the last sliver of hope the demi-gods of the Xia Clan still clung to!