The location Zong Shou observed with his World-Scorching Blood Pupils was precisely where the Night Demon race’s ultimate divine artifact, the 'God-Stabbing Profound Heart Needle,' resided. Previously, only a handful of Saint Realm experts were stationed there, supported by an ancient colossal wooden vessel and millions of elite Night Demon guards.

Since the first day he arrived in the Tianfang World, this 'God-Stabbing Profound Heart Needle' had never once been activated. However, today, that spot was shrouded in crimson clouds, staining vast swathes of the surrounding void a bloody hue.

Even separated by several worlds, Zong Shou could clearly sense the pervasive stench of blood emanating from there. It was a blood sacrifice!

The World-Scorching Blood Pupil divine ability did more than pierce the boundary layers; it also rapidly magnified the scene Zong Shou viewed! He saw, at the core of the blood cloud, a massive stone platform still under construction.

Innumerable extraterritorial aliens of various shapes and sizes were being forcibly dragged onto the platform by the Night Demons to be beheaded. All the issuing blood essence was spontaneously absorbed by this stone platform.

The remaining bones and flesh were ground into a paste, layered into the gaps between the massive stones, serving to bind them together. Zong Shou was momentarily stunned, wondering what this endeavor was for.

Initially, he had assumed the Dark World Demonic Court was preparing to use a blood sacrifice method to enhance the power of the 'God-Stabbing Profound Heart Needle.' Yet, observing now, Zong Shou realized the Blood Jade Stone Platform itself was the true subject of the blood sacrifice. It seemed akin to artifact refinement, or perhaps a massive altar— Zong Shou searched the entirety of his memory banks but found no corresponding information.

However, among his subordinates, there were certainly those with vast knowledge. He cast his consciousness far afield, instantly sweeping across the Tianfang World.

Several beams of light immediately converged upon the Jun Tian Immortal Mansion. Ming Ri Xuan, now nominally the State Preceptor, Xu Fu who had completely shed the shadow of the Qin Emperor, Ye Xuan who was once the Master of the Carefree Pavilion, along with the commanders leading the Tianfang War, Kong Yao and Lie Que, all arrived with grave expressions.

Only the alchemist from the Artifact Refining Tower remained occupied, forging the 'Immortal-Slaying Gourd' and unable to spare the time. The first to speak among them was Lie Que: “Your servant has heard of a secret offensive technique utilized by the Dark Night Demonic Court, named the ‘World-Slaying Platform’!

Legend holds it requires the blood sacrifice of a thousand different intelligent spirits, ten thousand for each kind. Upon completion, it grants the power to shatter worlds and annihilate existence.

Long ago, the Great Heng World resisted the Night Demon race’s thirty million strong army for three decades and remained unconquered. Finally, the two Great Emperors of the Dark Night Demonic Court were enraged and enacted this ‘World-Slaying Platform’ secret rite.

It took one hundred and eight days; each day, one million souls were slain, increasing its potency by ten thousand shi. After one hundred and eight days, the World-Slaying Platform was complete.

Presided over by nine Saint Realm experts of the Dark Night Demonic Court, they annihilated a full third of the Great Heng World’s fundamental essence. Within the realm, mountains and rivers convulsed, and nearly ninety percent of all living beings were wiped out.

Even one Supremacy Realm master had his physical body shattered, leaving only a remnant soul to sleep, unawakened. The Great Heng World was then rendered incapable of resisting the Night Demon army.

After this battle, the tale spread across the myriad worlds. For three full centuries, wherever the Dark Night Demonic Court pointed its blades, few dared to offer frontal resistance.” As these words were spoken, the private chamber fell into a dead silence.

Li Xin originated from the Cloud Wilderness Era, confined only to the Cloud Realm. Kong Yao and Zong Shou were both rising talents from the post-Cloud Era; regarding the deep history of the Night Demons, they knew little.

Hearing this, they were all slightly moved, their eyes revealing shock. “World-Slaying Platform?” Zong Shou was equally astonished.

Did the Dark World Demonic Court truly possess such a secret technique? Truly worthy of being ranked among the top twenty powers in this domain, possessing such profound heritage.

If what Lie Que said was true—that this method possessed the ability to shatter worlds and annihilate existence—then the Tianfang World might indeed be beyond saving. Ming Ri Xuan, however, maintained a placid expression: “There is such a thing, but General Lie Que only knows one side of the story!

While the ‘World-Slaying Platform’ secret rite possesses world-shaking divine might, the cost involved is no small matter. For the Dark World Demonic Court, it amounts to sacrificing millions of elite troops.

Furthermore, those nine Saint Realm masters sustained heavy damage themselves, being unable to engage in combat for a full century, completely forfeiting any hope of achieving the Dao and seeking true understanding. Moreover, the World-Slaying Platform requires one hundred and eight days of careful nurturing to complete, yet it can be easily destroyed by the combined efforts of several Saint-stage experts.

Therefore, the Dark World Demonic Court never deploys it lightly; this instance is the only one recorded in the past.” Zong Shou pondered thoughtfully, his gaze shifting to Xu Fu. As a fellow Qi Refinement cultivator who had resided for years in the Penglai World, he was likely intimately familiar with the major powers of the outer realms, possessing exceptional wisdom.

His counsel was highly anticipated. “What I know is roughly consistent with Junior Brother Ming Ri Xuan and General Lie Que,” Xu Fu smiled, though a chilling coldness flickered in his eyes: “There is just one detail that perhaps both of you are unaware of.

Within that stone platform are already seated three Sovereigns of the Dark World Demonic Court. Additionally, one Supremacy Realm master is concealed nearby—though I do not know which of the two Great Emperors of the Night Demons it is—” Zong Shou was startled, narrowing his eyes as he refocused his attention on the stone platform.

His World-Scorching Blood Pupils could discern images from any location beyond a dozen worlds, but they could not perceive the arrival of the three Sovereigns of the Night Demon race. Prompted by Xu Fu, Zong Shou scrutinized the area again and indeed faintly detected several formidable auras concealed within the stone platform.

Similar to the Supremacy Realm, yet subtly different; their exact positions remained indistinct. Zong Shou speculated there might be not just those three Sovereigns, but at least two more Divine Venerables of the Supremacy Realm, currently hidden within that blood cloud.

After a brief consideration, Zong Shou vaguely understood: “Senior means to say that the Night Demon race is not trying to conceal this World-Slaying Platform, but rather publicizing it so ostentatiously—which is strange?” “More than strange? The Dark World Demonic Court’s blatant display suggests they actively want our Great Qian to know!” Ye Xuan seemed to grasp something as well and let out a light chuckle: “Your servant knows nothing of military strategy, but even I know that the Night Demon army cannot possibly conquer the Tianfang World now.

Even sacrificing billions of troops would be unlikely to achieve it. In this servant’s view, if the Night Demons wish to attack Tianfang, they must first break the Great Sun Tathagata.

Yet, the Great Sun Buddha Kingdom once achieved the feat of resisting the offensive of four major military prefectures of the Dark World Demonic Court—fifteen million troops—for several months without defeat—” Hearing this, everyone in the room understood. Their expressions varied—some worried, some excited, some contemplative.

“This servant was wondering why all our Great Qian’s preparations placed us in an unassailable position. Any commander of the Night Demons with a bit of foresight should know they cannot win, so why the continued entanglement?

It turns out there is this measure—” “This is a trap, and an overt scheme, using this World-Slaying Platform to force our hand into battle.” “The Dark Night Demonic Court seems to be at its breaking point.” “Hah, since direct assault is futile, they wish to use this World-Slaying Platform to decide the life and death of Supremacy Realm beings?” “But how should we respond? The Dark World Demonic Court already holds the geographical advantage; what is our probability of victory?” Zong Shou’s brow smoothed out.

He had not expected the turning point for this war to arrive so swiftly.

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