83 – The Great Blood Demon Formation

The Sea Ape Clan led numerous sea beasts in a fierce assault on the Seven Star Archipelago, intending to annihilate all the human cultivators there.

Given the dire situation regarding the survival of the Seven Star Archipelago, all factions and powerful cultivators could not sit idly by and collectively decided to confront the enemy. As a cultivator at the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm, you naturally became a key combatant and arrived on the frontlines.

You felt a heavy weight in your heart, knowing that the likelihood of dying was high this time. You decided you’d need to escape at any moment if the situation turned dire. Simultaneously, you were deeply puzzled about why the Sea Ape Clan was attacking.

Historically, the Seven Star Archipelago and the Sea Tribe had mindfully avoided each other’s affairs. After all, the Sea Tribe’s power structure was immensely complex and powerful, to the point that even the Heavenly Sword Holy Land would avoid a full-scale war with the sea tribe rulers of this region. Naturally, the Sea Tribe rulers also feared the Heavenly Sword Holy Land and wouldn’t wantonly slaughter the humans on the archipelago.

While it was true that the attackers were merely a branch of the Sea Tribe, the Sea Ape Clan, such an action was still uncharacteristic because it would provoke the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, leading them to send strong cultivators to exterminate the aggressors—a move even the Sea Tribe rulers wouldn’t contest.

Neither you nor other cultivators could fathom the motive but arrived without answers as the Sea Ape Clan descended with massive waves, brimming with killing intent.

A strong cultivator shouted in anger, demanding to know why the Sea Tribe was targeting the islands. A leading Sea Ape Clan warrior cursed back, claiming that a powerful individual from the Seven Star Archipelago had invaded their sacred ground, killed their kin, and stolen their ancestral treasure. They threatened to massacre the islanders if there wasn’t a satisfactory explanation.

The revelation shocked everyone. They hadn’t expected someone to invade the Sea Ape Clan’s territory, kill and steal their treasure so ruthlessly. Yet, they were also furious at whoever caused this mess, forcing them all to bear the consequences. Now they had no choice but to fight; otherwise, they would all perish.

Some tried to de-escalate the situation, suggesting a possible misunderstanding. But the Sea Ape Clan demanded either the return of their people and the treasure or war.

Watching this scene, you realized peace was unlikely and prepared to save yourself when necessary.

As expected, negotiations collapsed, and a massive battle erupted. The awe-inspiring fight spanned the sky, the sea, and the land, turning everything dark.

You were targeted by a Spirit Sea Realm expert from the Sea Tribe. You could have unleashed your full strength and easily killed them, but you chose to restrain yourself and engage intensely without drawing too much attention.

The battle quickly escalated. Not only did Spirit Sea Realm cultivators clash, but Spirit Embryo Realm fighters began colliding as well, displaying a power that far surpassed the Spirit Sea Realm. At the Spirit Embryo Realm, a cultivator’s physical strength alone—without utilizing liquid spiritual energy—could crush an ordinary Spirit Sea Realm cultivator with a punch or kick.

What stunned you most were the Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivators who were formidably powerful in all aspects—physical strength, magical powers, and soul. In front of Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivators, Spirit Embryo Realm ones were insignificant. Although their physical and magical power might not greatly surpass Spirit Embryo Realm experts, their soul strength was overwhelming, easily subduing their opponents with soul attacks.

Only if a Spirit Embryo Realm cultivator possessed a soul-protecting artifact could they barely contend with a Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivator. Without such an artifact, they were as insignificant as ants, merely taking more time to kill.

The war intensified, resulting in horrifying casualties among cultivators below the Transcendent Realm. Even within the Great Transcendence, Spirit Sea Realm cultivators began to fall from both sides. Eventually, even some rare Spirit Embryo Realm experts started to perish.

However, overall, the Seven Star Archipelago maintained the upper hand since the Sea Ape Clan couldn’t match the collective human forces of the entire archipelago.

Feeling slightly relieved, you believed that as long as you remained cautious, you should survive. But then, a new turn of events occurred.

The ancestor of the Sea Ape Clan appeared, exerting a terrifying pressure of a half-step Profound Elixir Realm, which horrified all cultivators. Even you, a peak Spirit Sea Realm cultivator, felt suffocated under this pressure.

Experiencing the half-step Profound Elixir Realm pressure first-hand, you were terrified, realizing that even Spirit Nurturing Realm masters would easily be crushed by such a power.

Soon, this overwhelming pressure was neutralized. That’s because there was also a half-step Profound Elixir Realm expert from the Seven Star Archipelago, the ancestor of the Seven Star Palace, Nangong Yun.

Once the two ancestors appeared, they initially confronted each other. But once Nangong Yun saw that negotiation was futile, he unleashed his formidable strength and engaged in a world-shattering battle with the Sea Ape Clan’s ancestor.

This battle shook the heavens, causing the sea to churn violently. The terrifying shockwaves made even Spirit Embryo Realm cultivators pale and retreat hurriedly. Only Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivators could withstand the shockwaves without injury. However, even they didn’t bother taking on such a daunting task and continued their fights at a safe distance.

You immediately fled to avoid being killed by the shockwaves. Following this, you fought more sparsely, always keeping some strength in reserve to flee at any moment. Ultimately, the outcome of the battle hinged on which half-step Profound Elixir Realm expert emerged victorious. If the Sea Ape Clan’s ancestor won, the human cultivators would be forced to flee for their lives, with no hope of victory.

Conversely, if the Sea Ape Clan’s ancestor lost, the Sea Ape Clan cultivators would face a similar fate. Everyone present understood this and had no intention of fighting to the death.

In the end, Nangong Yun of the Seven Star Palace proved superior, defeating the Sea Ape Clan’s ancestor at the cost of severe injuries. The Sea Ape Clan members panicked and began to flee, while the Seven Star Archipelago cultivators seized the opportunity, madly pursuing and hunting down the Sea Ape Clan. After all, the Sea Ape Clan members, being demonic beasts, were treasures in themselves, too valuable to let go.
【You eagerly hunted down the sea ape tribe cultivators without holding back your strength. Your prowess caught the attention of many, and they marveled at you. Originally, they thought you were just an alchemist with weak combat abilities in the Spirit Sea Realm. But now, it seems your combat strength can definitely rank among the top five in the Spirit Sea Realm.】

“The Seven Star Palace Ancestor Nangong Yun, a powerhouse half a step into the Profound Elixir Realm, killed the sea ape tribe’s ancestor who was also half a step into the Profound Elixir Realm. This kind of power is impressive indeed…”

Wang Ping looked at the simulation content and sighed in admiration.

No wonder the Seven Star Palace stands tall, daring to name itself after the seven stars.

With such an ancestor, it’s understandable why it has become the most powerful force in the Seven Star Archipelago.

“However, even though my cultivation has reached the peak of the Spirit Sea Realm and I have comprehended seventy percent of peak Sword Intent, I could only squeeze into the top five in combat strength within the Spirit Sea Realm and can’t secure the first place?”

Wang Ping was quite surprised as he looked at the last line.

It seems there are many strong individuals in the Spirit Sea Realm within the Seven Star Archipelago.

As mentioned in the previous simulation content, many people’s potential is not lacking; they simply lack the opportunity to obtain the corresponding grade six spiritual items, causing them to be stuck in the Spirit Sea Realm.

Wang Ping stopped thinking about it and continued to focus on the screen as the text reappeared.

【Soon, this great battle ended. The sea ape tribe was almost entirely wiped out. Although many forces in the Seven Star Archipelago also suffered casualties, it was insignificant compared to their gains.】

【However, the biggest winner was still the Seven Star Palace. Your gains were also considerable, and you were very satisfied.】

【Thirty years passed. The Seven Star Archipelago remained vibrant, with major events happening from time to time, but you were not concerned and calmly cultivated, waiting for the opening of the Seventh Star Secret Realm.】

【However, rumors began to spread within the Seven Star Palace, causing unrest within. It was said that the lifespan of the Seven Star Ancestor would soon end, and they were about to pass away.】

【If the Seven Star Ancestor Nangong Yun passes away, it is uncertain whether the Seven Star Palace can retain its title as the strongest force.】

【Although the Seven Star Palace is powerful, with the palace master and three deputy palace masters all being Spirit Nurturing Realm experts, there are forces in the Seven Star Archipelago that are not far off in strength. For example, the Blazing Fire Sect has three Spirit Nurturing Realm experts, lacking only a half-step Profound Elixir Realm expert.】

【If the Seven Star Ancestor Nangong Yun passes away, the Blazing Fire Sect only needs to ally with other major forces to have a chance of rivaling or even surpassing the Seven Star Palace.】

【However, at this time, these Spirit Nurturing Realm experts did not dare to show themselves, each hiding in fear that the Seven Star Ancestor might kill them before passing away to pave the way for the Seven Star Palace.】

【You also felt uneasy, but as a cultivator in the Spirit Sea Realm, there was nothing more you could do but sigh inwardly. After all, even half-step Profound Elixir Realm experts have their end. The Seven Star Ancestor Nangong Yun has reached the end of his lifespan. He had already seized the body of his descendant to live out a second life and could not do so again.】

【Therefore, unless the Seven Star Ancestor Nangong Yun breaks through to the Profound Elixir Realm, he is destined to pass away and disappear from the world.】

【A month later, news spread that the Seven Star Palace Ancestor had passed away, and preparations for the funeral began. This made many forces eager, and after confirming that Nangong Yun had indeed passed away, many powerful figures from major forces in the Seven Star Archipelago came to the Seven Star Palace to attend the funeral, also planning to join forces to pressure the palace and gain greater benefits.】

【However, when all the powerful figures let their guard down, the Seven Star Ancestor Nangong Yun opened his eyes and activated a grand array that enveloped the entire Seven Star Palace.】

【This made all the powerful figures feel their scalps tingle in fear. They realized that this old guy had faked his death to lure them in.】

【You were also startled, not expecting the ancestor to have such a trick, quite ruthless.】

【You thought that next would be Nangong Yun’s massacre to solidify the Seven Star Palace’s position. However, he sneered and revealed the true name of the grand array, calling it the Blood Demon Array.】

【This array wasn’t meant to trap everyone and prevent their escape but to refine them into demons.】
【No matter if it is you, other experts from the Seven Star Palace, or experts from other forces, everyone’s expressions changed as they realized the true purpose of the Seven Star Patriarch Nangong Yun.】

【He didn’t fake his death for the sake of the Seven Star Palace, but to gather many experts from the Seven Star Archipelago and refine them to break through to the Profound Elixir Realm.】

【With a hideous face, Nangong Yun sneered, saying he didn’t want to perish, he wanted to break through and live eternally. Once he broke through to the Profound Elixir Realm, his lifespan would increase to one thousand years, allowing him to continue roaming the world for another five hundred years, and even be a significant figure in the Eastern Wilderness.】

【Nangong Yun’s words sent chills down everyone’s spines. People began to unite against Nangong Yun, even the experts of the Seven Star Palace were no exception.】

【However, all of your attacks were in vain, neutralized by Nangong Yun using the Blood Demon Array.】

【In the end, the many experts present were refined one by one, including you. You died, you revived. However, you died again.】

【Due to your death, this simulation ends.】

“This old guy is really ruthless…”

Wang Ping frowned as he looked at the simulation content and sighed.

To create such a powerful organization like the Seven Star Palace only to destroy it by his own hands just to break through to the Profound Elixir Realm, was excessively ruthless.

Moreover, his schemes sent a chill down one’s spine.

“Fortunately, there’s the Life Simulator, otherwise, this world can really be full of traps…”

Wang Ping shook his head, sighing once more.

The Sword Spirit Sect had left a very good impression on him.

The Seven Star Palace used to be the same, and the character of his master Qin Lan in the Seven Star Palace must have been pretty good as well.

But, the patriarch of the Seven Star Palace was too ruthless.

If it weren’t for the Life Simulator, he would have been refined to death with not a trace left.

“It seems, in the next simulation, I can join the Seven Star Palace, but I absolutely must guard against this Nangong Yun. I can’t get refined again.”

Wang Ping silently pondered.

However, there was no need to be overly worried. After all, there were still more than two hundred years before the Seven Star Patriarch approaches his death. The current Seven Star Patriarch might not be that crazy. Probably, it was because he was nearing death and fearing it, so he became so crazy.

Otherwise, he had no reason to do such things right before his death. If he planned it out while he still had plenty of time, the success rate would have been higher and it would have been easier to break through.

“Time can erode all things…”

Wang Ping murmured to himself.

“There are still nine free simulations left. I can continue one more simulation, and then it’s time to consider going to the Seven Star Archipelago to obtain mid-to-high-grade spirit stones. That way, I can perform paid simulations and truly enhance my strength.”

With that, Wang Ping gathered his thoughts and focused on the main task.

Otherwise, if he continued to stay on the Profound Turtle Continent, he wouldn’t be able to perform paid simulations. If his strength didn’t improve, and another group task appeared, it would be dangerous.

This was something Wang Ping couldn’t tolerate.