Chapter 496: Chapter 435 Dragon Giant, Indestructible Golden Body
Dragon Giants.
An overseas renowned giant race, born inheriting the veins of heaven and earth, half-human and half-god, belonging to both the "Abnormal Soldier" and "Monster" clans.
Since they are born overseas, they undoubtedly belong to the demon faction.
The Dragon Giants are scarce in number, with fewer than a thousand in the entire race, but each boasts formidable cultivation. The physical size of this race has no limits.
Theoretically, as long as there is ample energy, they can keep growing infinitely; no one knows their true limit.
As for the giant turtles, their lifespan is terrifyingly long—even if they lack talent, surviving for thousands or tens of thousands of years would make them powerful warriors in their own right.
Now that the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master has provoked members of these two clans, he has practically stirred up a hornet’s nest.
The giant turtles, leading the Turtle Clan, Softshell Turtle Clan, and Ao Clan; the Dragon Giants, commanding the Big Man Clan, Long People Clan, Mountain People Clan, and other subordinate races—more than ten thousand demons and ghosts have united to attack the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance.
Spirit Treasure Celestial Master’s orders reached the Donghua Taoist Sect.
"Maintain the alliance with the Yuzhen Sect; based on our prior cooperation, dispatch additional forces to the borders to resist the enemy." Shi Yinhua gave a composed judgment.
Shi Yinhua stepped out of the mansion, and the Xuanyu City was no longer as enveloped in oppressive yin energy as before, but brimmed instead with vibrant life.
The Octagonal Platform now transformed into scenes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter; wind, flowers, snow, and moonlight—each presenting unique allure.
Soon, under Shi Yinhua’s coordination, Wang Ziyue and Qingyu led their troops to rendezvous with Erlang God.
This is a joint army with the Taoist Alliance, personally commanded by the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master.
The second line of defense was established by Donghua Taoist Sect, with Zhonghuang Zi leading, coordinated by Zhengxin, Yuanbo, and Disha, guarding the territory.
Xiangling’er ventured overseas to prepare more than two thousand members of the Yin Vein faction, ready either to execute a pincer attack or retreat when needed.
After all, this battle is overseas; their involvement will inevitably face repercussions.
Thus they prepared in advance, whether to fight or to retreat, adapting to changes as needed.
This battle is a severe test of everyone’s adaptability and the coordination among the layers of the newly risen Taoist School.
Song Lin did not join the battle this time—an opportunity to evaluate the others.
After all, one cannot rely on oneself for everything; should anything happen to him, these people would be left helpless like headless flies.
East Sea.
Waves reaching a thousand feet, dark clouds shroud the sun.
As dusk approached, under the dimming sky emerged peaks of pitch-black giant mountains.
The mountains drifted along the waves.
Eerie, ominous, oppressive.
Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be towering, menacing giants, and slightly rounded figures of enormous giant turtles.
Additionally, all over the waves, atop giant turtles’ backs, thronged countless demons and ghosts.
The Heaven and Earth Xuan Sect cultivators couldn’t help but gulp nervously.
From the Yuzhen Alliance, Donghua Alliance, and the Left and Right Supervision Prefecture, its Prefect Master Zhou Zhi—an Eight Diagram Robe-clad cultivator with a trimmed moustache—stood with black and red crossed banners behind him.
Beside him was the overall commander of the operation—the three-eyed Erlang God.
"Fellow Taoist, these Dragon Giants..."
Looking at giants no shorter than a thousand feet, some even reaching ten thousand—giants whose knees rose above cloud layers—Zhou Zhi felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness within.
A master of military tactics, Zhou Zhi could summon a heroic army of two million by waving his flags; still, against these colossal beings, it would hardly make any difference—two million ants posed little threat to such towering titans.
With a flick of his wrist, Erlang God conjured a Three-pointed Two-bladed Sword from his palm, saying, "No matter; leave it to me."
Erlang God, after all, possesses Transcendance Tribulation Stage cultivation; coupled with his Heavenly Dharma and Nine-Transformation Mystical Technique, his strength is no less than that of the Dragon Giants.
"Dragon Giants are categorized into three levels: the River Cutter, Mountain Collapse, and Chasing Sun."
Giants at the Chasing Sun Realm are equivalent at minimum to Primordial Spirit cultivators, and adult Dragon Giants generally possess late-stage Core Formation cultivation.
The highest realm, "Chasing Sun," is named after an ancient legend—the tale of a giant who chased the sun intending to destroy it, but perished exhausted in pursuit. The Dragon Giant race originated from his essence blood spilled across the earth during his demise.
Judging purely by physical prowess, Erlang God’s Nine-Transformation Mystical Technique could theoretically withstand one at the Chasing Sun Realm.
"Attack!"
The demons and ghosts had reached the human defensive front line.
Instantly, a thousand myriad spells surged forth.
A kaleidoscope of dazzling lights, accompanied by thunderous roars, gusts of wind and cries of battle, filled the air across thousands of miles.
"Fellow Taoists, attack!"
Erlang God transformed into a Thousand Feet Dharma Body, standing atop a crimson dragon. The Pill Dragon exuded a peculiar fragrance while belching scorching sulfurous venomous fumes.
To the demons’ eyes, a three-eyed giant atop a Divine Dragon charging recklessly into their midst was madness incarnate.
Still, followers were behind him.
The first to confront Erlang God was a Dalan Giant from the Dragon Giant clan, boasting Mountain Collapse peak cultivation, standing five thousand feet tall—equivalent to a Transcendance Tribulation Stage pinnacle.
Alongside him was Lang Taiwei of the giant turtles’ clan.
Seeing Erlang God charging directly toward them, they hesitated.
Was this man insane?
"Whose subordinate is this?"
Other Taoist Alliance forces were baffled as well.
Boom!
Soon, they witnessed Erlang God’s might.
The Pill Dragon’s venomous fumes instantly melted weaker demons. Erlang God bypassed Lang Taiwei’s attacks without a glance, pressing forward aggressively.
"Die!"
A golden light shot from Erlang God’s brow, His Three-pointed Two-bladed Sword pierced through Lang Taiwei’s skull.
Engaging afterward with the Dragon Giant, the titanic figures clashed in cataclysmic combat.
Dragon Giants harness Heaven and Earth Essence Qi depending on the Qi they absorb, creating unique Divine Skills; Mountain Collapse giants typically bear the prefix "Dalan," with "Lan" symbolizing wind.
But a mere gale couldn’t hinder Erlang God.
In under thirty rounds, Erlang God felled his opponent decisively.
Slaying two generals boomed morale across the human army.
As a golden gate emerged in the sky, three identical Primordial Spirits stepped forth.
The Spirit Treasure Celestial Master appeared, prompting a wave of human cheers.
Spirit Treasure Celestial Master formed a mystical ancient glyph, gazing upon the army of demons and ghosts with a sardonic smile.
"Nothing remarkable."
The glyph "Sword" ascended, transforming into ten thousand golden blades.
Swish, swish!
Sword Qi descended, leaving countless demons dead or injured.
The Taoist Alliance Celestial Masters led the humans from defense to offense.
"Haha, Heavenly Mechanism, you brat, finally showing up."
Two massive hands parted the dark clouds, revealing an enormous head; its eyes twinkling like stars, its nose towering like ridges, adorned by dragon horns.
Beside him loomed a colossal island.
"Haha, Taihuo! Yongchao! Let me face you!"
Three Spirit Treasure Celestial Masters laughed heartily, invoking the Twenty-eight Ancient Glyphs of Heaven and Earth Xuan Sect, unleashing countless arts in violent fury.
The Chasing Sun masters from the Dragon Giant clan typically have the prefix "Tai," while the accompanying figure was the Demon Lord of the giant turtles.
All three possessed comparable strength.
Immediately upon encountering one another, they skipped pleasantries and lunged into battle.
Other elites began engaging as well.
In terms of sheer numbers, the two demon factions held overwhelming superiority, with numerous subordinate clans and Demon Lords also wielding Primordial Spirit cultivation.
The Dragon Giants and giant turtles had eighteen Giants and eight Tuo Gods respectively.
Though deep-rooted in strength, humans relied solely on their numbers and coastal fortifications built over the years to level the playing field.
The battle lasted three days and nights.
The battlefield became a meat grinder, ceaselessly devouring the cultivators’ blood.
Major Taoist sects continuously dispatched reinforcements to hold the line. Although the Spirit Treasure Celestial Master boasted arrogance, his capabilities proved remarkable—he held his ground against two demons of equivalent cultivation.
After all, he ranked just under Qingchen, comparable to Jian Wuliang, as one of Wu Country’s top three.
The Donghua Taoist Sect now fell under the direct leadership of Zhonghuang Zi, flanked on one side by Taihua Heavenly Master.
Two Primordial Spirit cultivators, four Ghost Kings, and a Pill Dragon challenged one Demon Lord from the Long People Clan, one Stone Demon Lord, one Dragon Turtle Demon Lord, four Primordial Spirit Dragon Giants, as well as various other demons.
Though humans faced obvious disparity in strength, Donghua’s remarkable organization and disciplined teamwork gave them advantage beyond their capabilities.
Their overall position gradually gained ground.
In stark contrast, other Daoist sects—except Spirit Treasure—were in disarray. Weiling and Yuanfu watched their forces dispersed, fragmented into several smaller factions, fighting independently.
While stronger cultivators could protect themselves, weaker ones were devoured by demons one by one.
This battle showcased the power of Donghua Taoist Sect.
Despite having no substantial advantage in overall strength, Donghua possessed one unique trait—
Unity!
Their seamless triad combat strategy enabled them to entrust their backs to their teammates, with tactical synergies between different combinations flowing effortlessly.
What truly stood out was their ability to execute top-down strategies, even when facing greater risk compared to others taking on more manageable roles.
Merely this trait was enough to eclipse other Taoist schools.
Many insightful figures witnessing the scene began to speculate about the source of Donghua’s battle prowess.
What they failed to perceive was that Donghua’s exceptional performance today arose not from mere commands or preparations made overnight.
Rather, it stemmed from decades of meticulous discipline coupled with leaders who led by example.
Though Zhonghuang Zi was their commander, he always stood at the forefront.
Figures like Shi Yinhua, Wang Ziyue, Guu Yuchan, and Xiangling Zhengxin, despite their positions in the hierarchy, confronted the strongest foes face-on within their capacity.
As the situation grew increasingly tense, the human defensive line managed to stay contained overseas. The localized dominance of Donghua and Yuzhen created a promising outlook for the overall situation.
The outcome now depended on both sides’ logistical support and their ability to sustain the battlefield forces.
From a broader perspective, humanity had the merit to endure the attrition.
Boom!
The Heaven and Earth Xuan Sect pressed forth, forcing massive giants and giant turtles several steps back.
"How do you feel now, Taihuo, old fogey?" Spirit Treasure Celestial Master laughed gleefully.
This battle unfolded precisely according to his anticipations. He was confident humanity would emerge victorious, compelling the demon factions to choose conditional negotiations under pressure.
Indeed, Spirit Treasure Celestial Master aimed for dialogue rather than extermination of the demon army—a feat too arduous to achieve.
These two demon clans alone could wrestle evenly against one-seventh of Wu Country’s strength.
Bear in mind that Dragon Giants and giant turtles, along with the nearby titanic elephants, represent only three of the dominant-level demon factions among dozens. Some factions even possess Unity Realm Stage experts.
Thus Spirit Treasure Celestial Master could only bargain for terms, prioritizing stability in Taoist Alliance’s eastern borders to focus attention on combating Qingchen.
Currently, western demons were committing aggression, presenting an opportunity to shake off Xuanzong’s grip; misallocating effort in the east was unacceptable.
His motivation behind combat was merely showcasing strength to deter demons from occasionally raiding.
"Oh? You truly believe you’ll win?"
Taihuo smiled faintly.
Suddenly, darkness enveloped the sky.
Spirit Treasure Celestial Master, glancing upwards, turned aghast—another wave of giants appeared, no, a horde of them, numbering at least two hundred.
"Brace yourself for death!"
The leader was Taihuo’s brother, Taipo—slightly weaker compared to him, but this added force at the current stalemate could spell doom for humanity.
Weiling and Yuanfu Celestial Masters exchanged glances, instantly shaken.
"Heavenly Master, shall we retreat?"
"No one retreats!"
Spirit Treasure Celestial Master’s face turned grim. Leaving now would embolden the demons, pushing their demands far beyond what could be resolved merely with some silver.
Taipo led his forces charging directly toward them.
Just as the battle seemed poised for reversal—
A golden light intervened, blocking Taipo’s approach.
"Pardon me for arriving late, haha." Song Lin stood atop his carriage, paying no heed to the Dragon Giant behind him.
"Let me handle the rest!"
Donghua Taoist Sect cultivators erupted in jubilation, while others held doubts in their hearts.
"Die!"
A colossal fist descended from the sky.
The Sun Jade Carriage appeared minuscule against the Dragon Giant’s fingernails; Song Lin himself was just marginally larger than Taipo’s sweat glands.
"Hmph!"
Boom!
An enormous sun emerged, radiating light across miles.
Indestructible Golden Body! Qi surged to boiling intensity!
One move!