Chapter 2554 - 2552: Going Through the Motions
The Celestial Grand Formation of the Universe, the Lunar Star is controlled by the Moon Toad Celestial Venerable, the Solar Star is controlled by the Golden Crow Celestial Venerable.
The two Demon Kings brought thirty-six main stars, commanding fourteen thousand eight hundred secondary stars, along with hundreds of thousands of scattered stars, forming a complete cosmic world.
They mainly confine, without making any moves against these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.
Chu Feng led Murong Chong, Wang Jie, and Little Kirin in the main attack.
They changed formations, first splitting the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, then starting to kill them in batches within each respective Star Domain.
The stars change, presenting multiple Star Domains that surround the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in batches.
Chu Feng and his team have Star Domain Formation Flags, allowing them to walk within the formation without being influenced by the Space Law of the formation.
After a strike, they immediately retreat.
The battle between both sides often seems to be at a mere one-meter distance.
Their weapons easily penetrate the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals opposite them, yet the weapons of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals are stopped as if separated by a Star Domain.
Hundred Thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals are thrown into chaos within the formation.
In no time, deaths and injuries occur in patches, with batches being slaughtered by Chu Feng and his team.
The Five Emperors’ Swords of Little Kirin and his team are exceptionally powerful, and Heavenly Soldiers and Generals of the same cultivation level are no match.
When the Emperor Sword arrives, the weapons shatter.
Upon contact with the sword blade, death or severe injury is certain.
In just a moment, the hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals are left shattered and fleeing in all directions.
Because the cultivation level of the Little Demons is still too low, this formation cannot be sustained for long.
Therefore, from the start, Long Fei was prepared to encircle with three and leave one corner open.
Purposely leaving an opening in the formation after a bout of slaughter, Chu Feng changed formations, intentionally exposing a flaw, opening up this gap.
The True Immortal’s divine thoughts among the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals immediately found the gap, shocking all of them, and they hurriedly shouted, "Found an exit, retreat, retreat quickly!"
Commanders raised their swords and called out, not daring to stay here another moment longer.
One leads the way, others madly gather and rush out through the gap, wishing they could run faster, swarming out.
After a massacre, thousands of Heavenly Soldiers fall inside.
The remaining ones flee in panic, each escaping from this dark area, creating chaos in the air, crawling and scrambling to the front of the formation.
East Mountain God Huang Feihu angrily shouted, "As Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, what’s the reasoning behind retreating without a fight?"
A commander immediately bowed and reported, "Commander, this formation is strange, entering it is like stepping into a starry space. If we hadn’t escaped through the flaw, we would have perished inside."
The loss of thousands is already a huge loss for the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.
They’ve fought many battles suppressing the Demon Clan in the Mortal Realm, none as humiliating as this.
"A single formation scared you like this, is this your way of serving the Heavenly Court and serving the Jade Emperor?"
Huang Feihu raised his sword, contemplating executing a couple of deserters to bolster military morale.
But all these Heavenly Soldiers and Generals have connections, he knows acting now would bring future troubles.
Moreover, with many defeated, discipline cannot single out individuals.
Southern Hengshan God Chong Heihu stopped him and quickly suggested, "The bandit soldiers’ formation is extraordinary, we lack the Magical Treasures to break it, fighting again might lead to further loss. It’s best to return and request assistance from the Jade Emperor, wait until the formation is broken and battle them then."
Three other Divine Monarchs urgently agreed, "Second brother is right, we should report to the Jade Emperor and plan anew."
"The bandit soldiers’ formation is formidable, we must not act rashly, lest we face total defeat, which would be hard to remedy."
"Brother, don’t be impulsive!"
All around, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals hung their heads, dispirited, looking at Huang Feihu.
Huang Feihu raised the Command Banner with a sigh, and shouted, "Sound the retreat!"
The drums thundered, hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals vanished amid rising clouds in no time.
Nezha lazily stretched and said, "I thought Huang Feihu was much stronger, who knew they’d retreat so easily."
Zixuan was surprised, "We haven’t had such formidable opponents in the Heavenly Court for ages, right?"
Nezha yawned, "This matter probably isn’t over, best we return quickly to avoid trouble from above finding out."
Zixuan nodded, leaving with him.
On Liangshan Island, the sound of battle drums resounded.
Soon, the black barrier vanished from the island.
The Demon Kings and Little Demons cheered together, "Heavens, we actually won!"
"We’ve defeated the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals!"
"These Divine Spirits are nothing after all!"
"Victory, we won!"
"..."
Everyone jumped for joy, never expecting they’d have a day to defeat the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.
Long Fei and Wang Xiaoya stood at the mountain top, smiling faintly, "After this battle, everyone should have a bit more confidence."
Wang Xiaoya was equally cheerful, "Indeed, before the fight, everyone was probably scared senseless by the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, who knew they’d flee so quickly without much of a fight."
Long Fei said, "Heavenly Court’s Divine Soldiers gather for benefit, not effort, always been the case. When Sunx Wukong alone could overturn the Heavenly Court, we’re now at least stronger."
Wang Xiaoya asked, "Will they come again?"
Long Fei stared northward, "They won’t, someone will help us."
"Who will help us?"
Wang Xiaoya was puzzled.
Long Fei laughed and patted her head, pulling her to join the celebration downhill together.
The retreat of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals quickly spread across the Cultivation World.
East Sea Dragon Palace initially sent ten thousand Naval Soldiers to participate in the lake battle, mostly staying submerged without showing face, only pretending to play a part.
With the Heavenly Soldiers retreating, they immediately withdrew to the harbor and stationed there.
Dragon Kings of the Four Seas were shocked upon receiving the news in their palaces, incredulous, "How is it possible? Ten thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, unable to subdue an island of wild demons?"
West Sea Dragon King slapped his thigh, "My son Ao Lie was right, that Island Master even dared to kill Emperor Shi Tian of the Buddhist Sect, how would he fear the Heavenly Court."
East Sea Dragon King felt cold sweat on his back, "Luckily I had reservations, leaving soldiers underwater to act appropriately. Had we rashly attacked, Liangshan Island would’ve troubled us further."
South Sea Dragon King analyzed, "This matter surely isn’t over, these wild demons have disgraced the Heavenly Court, Jade Emperor won’t let them slip easily."
North Sea Dragon King said, "We should act appropriately, at most just feign involvement. If there’s benefit, seize it; if not, disperse. Old grievances should be forgotten, eldest brother, don’t hold them against them."
East Sea Dragon King nodded, "Brother is absolutely right, misfortune is averted with wealth, just some money lost, I haven’t minded it. I’m just worried about them causing trouble for us, there’s little we can do!"
Dragon Mother frowned and said, "Perhaps there’s a way."
East Sea Dragon King raised his eyebrows, "Oh? What’s Madam’s good strategy?"
Dragon Mother quietly said, "Don’t laugh, Dragon King and uncles. Since my daughter lost her husband, she’s been glum every day, suicidal. Later, that Yunmeng Marsh Dragon King’s nephew Ao Jie accompanied her daily, tried every way to cheer her up, she’s become much more cheerful. They were childhood friends, and it was because we at East Sea didn’t favor their match, they weren’t together. Now Ao Jie apprenticed under the Lord of Liangshan Island, effectively becoming a disciple of this Island Master. Let’s use this to form a marriage with Liangshan Island. With this relationship, they won’t trouble us East Sea again?"