I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield - Chapter 710 - 514: Breaking the Barrier, The Final Battle (Part 2)
Of course, beyond the ancient tree, there is that layer of black magic barrier. If you want the ancient tree, you must first break through that barrier.
As for the distribution of treasures after breaking the barrier, it depends on each individual’s capabilities.
“Tell your people not to rush in after breaking the barrier.”
Ji Taiyan said sternly, “The demons have not been completely eliminated. If we kill each other for treasures, it will only create opportunities for the demons.”
“Let’s kill all the demons first, then compete.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The crowd responded.
“Move!” At Ji Taiyan’s command, each of the Nine Great Holy Blood Clans immediately sent out two prodigies. Eighteen figures shot toward the black barrier like arrows, and the brilliance of Spiritual Energy soared to the sky. All kinds of energy surged like a rainbow, striking the pulsating magic barrier together.
Boom!!!
The loud noise shook the icy abyss, making a buzzing sound. The black barrier trembled violently, and the demonic qi on the surface rolled like boiling water, yet there was no sign of it cracking.
Moreover, because the Spiritual Energy of some Holy Blood Clans had conflicting attributes, the power was significantly reduced.
“Add more manpower!” Ji Taiyan’s expression was serious. The Holy Blood Prodigies of all the Nine Great Holy Blood Clans were mobilized, and over thirty Tier Seven auras connected together. The top prodigies of the Golden Clan also joined in, urging their Spiritual Energy into the battle.
At once, various attacks rained down on the barrier like a storm, but the issue of chaos became increasingly evident—some attacked from the left, some struck from the right, and the Spiritual Energy clashed and interfered with each other, creating utter chaos.
Qin Tian watched clearly from the side. These prodigies, individually, were powerful figures, but without coordinated attacks, they were like scattered sand, lacking any destructive power.
Ji Taiyan’s eyebrows furrowed tighter and tighter, and he suddenly raised his hand to stop them: “Stop!”
The attacks ceased abruptly, and everyone retreated to the side, looking at the still unscathed black barrier with somewhat sour expressions.
Ji Taiyan’s gaze swept over the whole scene and finally settled on Zhuge Yu from the Dongfang Family camp. He shouted in a deep voice, “Zhuge Yu, come here!”
Zhuge Yu’s expression was calm as he quickly stepped out with his Array Plate.
Seeing this, everyone immediately guessed Ji Taiyan’s intention—the chaotic attacks urgently needed integration, and the only one present capable of doing this was Zhuge Yu with his Wuhou Eight Trigrams Array.
“Our attacks are too chaotic, not only are they scattered, but they’re also hindering each other.” Ji Taiyan approached Zhuge Yu and said in a deep voice, “Now we need your Wuhou Eight Trigrams Array to gather everyone’s strength into one and focus the attack on one point of the barrier. Do you have confidence?”
“Yes.” Zhuge Yu nodded, his voice not loud yet exceptionally confident.
“Good! From now on, you are in full charge of breaking the barrier.”
Ji Taiyan immediately delegated authority without any hesitation.
Hearing these words, no one present raised any objections.
Although Zhuge Yu’s personal strength was not as formidable as the numerous prodigies present, the Wuhou Eight Trigrams Array of the Zhuge Clan was renowned far and wide.
To integrate the power of these prodigies, other than Zhuge Yu, there was no second choice.
“Everyone, listen to my arrangements.” Zhuge Yu walked to the empty space in front of the ancient tree, pressed the Array Plate onto the ice surface, and the pale golden array patterns instantly spread out, forming a massive Eight Trigrams Diagram. “The Qian Position corresponds to metal. Your Highness, please lead everyone to this position, using the Holy Dragon Power of Gold as the spearhead; the Kun Position corresponds to earth. Chen, leave this area to you…”
His speech was steady, pointing out the corresponding family and tasks for each position.
The content was not complicated, merely following the attributes of the Eight Trigrams to match the types of Spiritual Energy, ensuring smooth energy circulation. The top prodigies present understood instantly and quickly moved to their designated positions.
A moment later, everyone had taken their positions, and Zhuge Yu walked along the array patterns to the Taiji point at the center of the Eight Trigrams. The Array Plate in his hand radiated brilliantly. He took a deep breath, input his Spiritual Energy into the Array Plate, and called out loudly, “Everyone, channel your Spiritual Energy into the array patterns beneath your feet. Listen to my command—activate the array!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the eight positions on the Eight Trigrams Array simultaneously lit up. Various Spiritual Energies flowed along the array patterns, no longer in chaotic disorder, but like streams merging into a river, converging towards the center.
The black barrier seemed to sense the threat, its pulsation frequency suddenly accelerated, and the black patterns on the surface became distinct, a denser demonic qi spreading.
Zhuge Yu’s eyes focused, and the Array Plate in his hand spun quickly: “The power has gathered to thirty percent, hold steady! When the energy reaches its peak, I will guide everyone to exert force together. Target—the magic core node at the center of the barrier!”
Zhuge Yu stood at the center of the formation, as energy rapidly converged, beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, and the rotation speed of the array plate in his hand grew ever faster, the green light almost blinding.
The power that gathered from the Nine Great Holy Bloods and dozens of Golden Clan prodigies was too terrifying, far exceeding any array he had hosted before. He dared not incorporate it into himself for guidance; even the aftermath of Spiritual Energy brushing past could sever his meridians.
Not daring to be careless, he used his fingertips to channel Spiritual Energy into the array plate, invoking the “Guidance” incantation of the Eight Trigrams Array, directing the torrent of energy towards the sky above the array.
All sorts of Spiritual Energy collided and fused in midair, the originally distinct beams of gold, green, blue, and red gradually blending into a dazzling sphere of colored light.
This light sphere was over ten zhang in size, its surface shimmering with a glass-like luster, rotating at high speed and violently expanding and contracting. Each pulse emitted heart-stopping energy fluctuations, compressing the surrounding air until it crackled lightly, as if the next moment it would explode, overturning the entire Ice Abyss.
“My God… it’s terrifying!” Spiritualists, who did not participate in the battle and stood at the edge of the array, turned pale and hid behind distant ice rocks, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Even the prodigies within the array couldn’t help but feel anxious, gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes filled with tension — if this thing lost control and exploded, none of them would even leave ashes behind.
Zhuge Yu stared intently at the colored light sphere above his head, channeling Spiritual Energy with all his might to maintain the array’s balance. He took a deep breath, his voice reverberating through the Spiritual Energy across the field: “Prepare!”
These two words were like a reassurance pill, instantly calming the restless crowd. All eyes fixated on the terrifying sphere of colored light, waiting to see if this strike, which gathered the Empire’s young top combat power, could tear through the strange Demonic Qi barrier.
Zhuge Yu’s gaze locked firmly on the energy core at the center of the light sphere. When the sphere expanded to its fullest, he suddenly swung his arm down, shouting fiercely: “Release!”
Before the words finished, the colored light sphere broke free from its restraints, roaring through the air as it shot towards the center of the black barrier.
The ice shards along the way were instantly vaporized by the energy’s aftermath, causing even the space to ripple slightly. The breathtaking momentum made everyone instinctively hold their breath.
The colored light sphere crashed into the center of the black barrier like a meteor, vaporizing ice fragments along the way, causing spatial ripples, as everyone held their breath in concentration.
Boom~
The light sphere collided with the barrier, intertwining light and Demonic Qi into a vortex.
The barrier dented like a drum surface, with black patterns lighting up like inked vines, tightly entwining the light sphere, attempting to devour its energy; the light sphere was squeezed and deformed, its colored light flickering, as a stalemate tug-of-war unfolded.
Seeing this, Zhuge Yu immediately accelerated the energy output, causing the light sphere to suddenly blaze, pushing the barrier back half an inch.
The prodigies within the array continued channeling Spiritual Energy, allowing the onslaught of the light sphere to elevate another notch.
Crack
Suddenly, at the center of the barrier’s dent, a fine crack spread along the seams of the black patterns.
This crack, like awakened vines, spread in a spiderweb-like fashion at speeds visible to the naked eye. In just a few breaths, it crawled over the barrier, splitting it into countless tiny pieces.
The next second, the black barrier exploded with a bang, its fragments torn apart by the light sphere’s aftermath, turning into a sky full of black mist.
At the same time, a surge of immense black Demonic Qi, carrying a bone-chilling cold, surged out like a tide, causing ice shards to fly, and the air to freeze with white frost.
Those outside the array were caught off guard, the wave of air forcing them to retreat a few steps.
But nobody cared about this — as their sight penetrated the dissipating Demonic Qi, seeing the clear outline of the ice-blue ancient tree, joyous smiles appeared on everyone’s faces.
Within the Ice God’s relic, the greatest treasure had finally appeared.
Just then, a series of roars came from within the Ice Abyss, accompanied by chaotic yet heavy footsteps and fierce auras.
Seeing this, everyone’s expressions hardened, though they weren’t surprised.
Soon, distorted, malevolent, grotesque demonic creatures appeared in front of them, their number almost double the humans, each exuding a Tier Seven or higher aura.
“Prepare… for battle.”
Ji Taiyan shouted in a deep voice. In an instant, everyone grabbed their weapons, Spiritual Energy bursting forth.
After entering the relic, the most brutal battle was about to begin.
