Inside the World-Domain Battlefield.
Right after Qi Ping stepped in, he found himself in a peculiar spatial wonder. There, he immediately released all of his animal companions.
There was the Void-Grade lifeform, the Little Stone Spirit, who was also at the Void Refinement Stage.
There were nearly one hundred thousand Golden Marrow Bees, with about thirty thousand at the Soul Transformation Stage and seventy thousand below it. This number might not seem as exaggerated as in the early days, but it was actually quite terrifying.
One had to know that starting from the Soul Transformation Stage, each bee's size had grown significantly, and their individual combat power had skyrocketed. They no longer needed hundreds or thousands of them to kill an opponent of the same level. Thus, a legion of this scale, once they formed an array, was enough to cause devastating damage to enemies of the same rank.
Unfortunately, cultivating bees of this level required too many resources. Even as the Co-Lord of the Star-Sea, Qi Ping could not supply an exceptionally massive number of them.
In addition to the Golden Marrow Bees, the growth of the Void-Aether Fish school was also astonishing.
When Qi Ping first encountered them, the number of Nascent Soul-level fish was limited because of the decline in void energy and spatial origin, and there were only a few at the Soul Transformation Stage.
However, with the explosive prosperity of the Nine Domains, the strength of the Void-Aether Fish—special beings closely related to the world, much like the Earth-Vein Ants—naturally soared. Now, the number of Void Refinement-level fish in the school was no less than five, with many more at the Soul Transformation and Nascent Soul levels!
The fact that Qi Ping could initially intercept so many Void Refinement demon attacks by himself was largely thanks to the help of the Void-Aether Fish school. Their combat power was now even stronger than that of the Golden Marrow Bees. With their spatial methods, they could play a very powerful role in the World-Domain Battlefield.
Furthermore, the Void-Aether Fish school was a hidden trump card Qi Ping had arranged. Their presence would greatly affect the outcome of the entire battlefield. As exceptionally rare spatial-type beings and absolute darlings of space, they possessed the ability to punch through the barriers between different sub-battlefields.
As long as they were there, the key combat forces of the Star-Sea Continent could be mobilized at the fastest speed. Any place that needed support could be reached quickly. At the same time, they could lead people to support the most critical battlefields.
The reason Qi Ping didn't dare to let the Void-Aether Fish school fight outside the City of Immortal Slaying was to prevent the demons from acting out of desperation. Facing such a dangerous existence, they would definitely kill them at all costs. Additionally, the fish's combat power at the top level wasn't that strong; providing support was their limit. The World-Domain Battlefield was where they truly played their part.
Beyond the Little Stone Spirit, Golden Marrow Bees, and the Void-Aether Fish school, another key combat force was the combination of the Little Immortal Tiger and the Little Green Dragon.
The Little Immortal Tiger was at the middle stage of Soul Transformation, while the Little Green Dragon was at the Great Perfection of Soul Transformation.
In terms of pure combat power, the Little Immortal Tiger wasn't top-tier, but its divination techniques and Power of Good Fortune made it the fellow with the highest survival rate in the entire battlefield.
However, as the head of the Four Sacred Beasts, the Little Green Dragon's combat power was somewhat monstrous. Its physical body, foundation, spiritual power, and bloodline strength were all at the absolute peak. Coupled with its Sacred Beast Destiny, its combat power was even more terrifying; ordinary Void Refinement cultivators might not even be a match for this freak.
Therefore, the combination of the Little Immortal Tiger and the Little Green Dragon would serve as the most ferocious combat force at the Soul Transformation Stage, sweeping through the entire Soul Transformation battlefield with the help of the tiger's divination abilities.
Currently, the Star-Sea Continent's combat power from the Soul Transformation Stage upward was extremely scarce. To gain an advantage in that tier, the massive number of Golden Marrow Bees and the tiger-dragon combination were crucial. The absolute disadvantage at the Soul Transformation level had to be turned around by them. Otherwise, under the onslaught of such a massive demon army, the Soul Transformation battlefields would likely be wiped out quickly.
After releasing all the animal companions he brought this time, Qi Ping allowed the will of the Star-Sea world to teleport them, including himself, to various sub-battlefields.
At this moment, Qi Ping missed Crow and the Little Green Snake.
'If Crow and the Little Green Snake were here, I wouldn't have to worry so much about the Soul Transformation battlefields.'
Crow's combat will and awareness had always been at the peak. If it were here, it would be a king among Soul Transformation experts—high attack, high defense, and strong recovery; a perfect all-around warrior capable of sweeping away many opponents of the same level.
The Little Green Snake, being an Illumination Mysterious Green Snake, was not weak at all. Relying on its superb comprehension and growth potential, after digesting the various resources and knowledge Qi Ping provided, it was almost an invincible existence among its peers.
The combination of Crow and the Little Green Snake would not necessarily be less lethal than the Little Immortal Tiger and the Little Green Dragon.
As for the Little Spirit Fox and the Little Flower Demon, Qi Ping didn't dare to let them take such risks. Those two had great talent in the spiritual soul department, but in a battlefield that could be described as a meat grinder, their defense was far too low. They could only serve as support.
Lulu was an exception. If it were a forest battlefield, its combat power would be exceptionally fierce. Although it usually didn't like to fight, it was almost invincible among its peers in a forest. However, if the battlefield was not a forest, its power would drop by several levels. This war was not suitable for it.
As the will of the Star-Sea world surged, each of Qi Ping's animal companions cast him a reassuring look. They knew the pressure on Qi Ping during this war was immense, so they wanted him to fight with peace of mind.
"Boss, leave the Soul Transformation battlefields to us. We won't let the Star-Sea Continent lose!"
After the Golden Marrow Bees, part of the Void-Aether Fish school, the Little Immortal Tiger, and the Little Green Dragon finished speaking together, they were teleported to their respective battlefields by the world's will.
The entire process involved no cowardice, only confidence and strong determination. They certainly knew what kind of terrifying enemies and overwhelming numbers they would face in the Soul Transformation battlefields, where the numerical disparity was highest. However, they had enjoyed the best resources of the continent and were the animal companions of the Star Emperor. They had no choice but to fight. The Star-Sea Continent was now their boss's foundation, and even more so, their own source of resources.
"Boss, don't worry. Those capable of killing me at the Void Refinement Stage probably haven't been born yet!"
The massive Little Stone Spirit's body shone with exceptionally brilliant Military Conquest Mystic Patterns. Terrifying Void Refinement-level spirit tools circled around it, making it look like a Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons!
Most notably, there was that extremely brilliant Sin-Burning Sword behind it. This treasure sword, carrying a special will, erupted with bursts of world-shaking sword hums as the Little Stone Spirit spoke! Having devoured complete or fragmented spirit tools accumulated over various eras in the Star-Sea Continent, its strength had long since surpassed the ordinary. Outside the city, had it not been for the sheer number of enemies, it would have started its slaughter long ago!
"Boss, we aren't as powerful as Little Stone, but we won't let you worry. You know the strength of the Space Dao best!"
The few Void Refinement-level Void-Aether Fish also spoke to reassure Qi Ping. Once they were done, they followed the Little Stone Spirit and were teleported to the Void Refinement-level battlefields.
As for the Void-Aether Fish and Golden Marrow Bees below the Soul Transformation Stage, they had already been teleported to various levels of the battlefield at the very beginning. Qi Ping felt more at ease regarding them. Below the Soul Transformation Stage, the Golden Marrow Bees and Void-Aether Fish were existences capable of dimensional suppression. Coupled with the fact that the core main force of the Star-Sea Continent was concentrated below the Soul Transformation level, he could feel slightly more relieved.
But only slightly. The demons' strength and numbers were still far greater. It was just that at this level, Qi Ping believed that with the continent's preparations, they would certainly have a chance to defeat powerful enemies. The strongest group of geniuses was also concentrated at this level. Victory in this tier of the battlefield was a must, otherwise, the Star-Sea Continent would be in danger!
Soon, within this special space, only Qi Ping remained. And shortly after, he was also teleported away by the world's will. Where he went was, naturally, the Body Integration-level battlefield.
The warriors of the Star-Sea Continent had allowed him to possess the Domain of All Living Beings at the Body Integration level at the last moment; he naturally could not fail their expectations. He wanted to see if he could bring back the heads of these Saint Demons...
When Qi Ping reappeared, he found himself in an exceptionally special battlefield. Spatial storms and rifts were everywhere, and astral winds comparable to divine weapons ravaged every corner of the field. Besides that, Nine Heavens Thunder and Earth-Core Infernal Fire were erupting...
"The Calamity Battlefield, which represents the ultimate? A fine choice of sub-battlefield indeed!"
Qi Ping hadn't expected that his first time entering would directly trigger the Calamity Battlefield, which represented the ultimate tier!
Records of the Calamity Battlefield appearing in world-level wars were few, but it possessed immense fame because its lethality ranked at the very top of all battlefields! It was also the battlefield with the highest mortality rate!
Because even without considering the enemy, none of the various Triple-Nine Natural Tribulations permeating the entire field were easy to deal with; they were all existences with lethal danger. Just like the terrifying calamities currently surrounding Qi Ping, the intensity of each calamity ranged from the early Body Integration Stage to the very peak!
One had to understand that there wasn't just one type of calamity; they permeated every corner of the battlefield, and not a single safe spot could be found! Forget about defeating enemies or destroying the opponent's spatial node; even successfully surviving long enough to see an enemy was a problem.
Yet, in such a terrifying battlefield, Qi Ping felt no worry. Instead, a trace of bloodlust and excitement appeared on his face.
"The heavens do not wish for my Star-Sea to perish!"
As the calamities swirled, a boundlessly brilliant Seven-Colored Armor emerged from his body. Any natural disaster that touched it was rapidly dissolved by its power and converted into pure energy for Qi Ping to absorb!
This was the effect of the Seven-Colored Armor—or rather, the Domain of All Living Beings—on Qi Ping.
Domain of All Living Beings: A special domain born after comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven, Earth, and All Living Beings to the Body Integration level. The strength of this domain is related to the amount of Collective Will obtained. The more people, types, and quality of collective will obtained, the stronger it becomes. It primarily possesses two traits: Blessing and Divine Invocation.
Blessing: Using sentient beings as armor, it can effectively decompose and filter power of any known attribute.
Divine Invocation: Within the domain, one can receive the enhancement of the Power of All Living Beings. This power encompasses all phenomena of heaven and earth and can be used for direct attack or to assist any attribute within those phenomena, such as Yin-Yang, Space...
To put it simply, wherever Qi Ping stood, he alone was the masses!
In Qi Ping's various tests, the strength of the Dao of All Living Beings far exceeded other Daos he had seen. Its attribute was the most difficult to break or resist because the composition of this power was too complex; general forces could not effectively counter or obliterate it. However, if one used brute force to attack, they would have to face the collective strength of all living beings. Unless one possessed absolute crushing power, a frontal breakthrough was impossible.
However, this domain also had a very significant weakness: it consumed an enormous amount of energy, far beyond what an average foundation could provide. To maintain this level of combat power required an extremely terrifying supply of pills and spirit herbs. The Star-Sea Continent currently could not afford such consumption, and Qi Ping's current cultivation base was his weak point.
If this were anyone else, it might be a fatal flaw. But it was different for Qi Ping. Long since proficient in both the Five-Colored Immortal Light (Extinction) and Five-Colored Immortal Light (Generation), he could combine them with the traits of his domain to rapidly decompose any surrounding power into its most fundamental energy.
Furthermore, Qi Ping himself practiced the Dao of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, and had researched various types of attribute energy and their transformations. Thus, he possessed the ability to absorb energy from nearly anything in the world, unless it was something outside the scope of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements.
In this moment, the Dao of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements generating all things, which Qi Ping had painstakingly cultivated, finally served a grand purpose! Whether it was the Nine Heavens Thunder, Earth-Core Infernal Fire, or even the spatial storms, once decomposed into energy, they could be easily absorbed by him. In fact, if this continued, his cultivation would also continue to grow rapidly!
That was why Qi Ping had not been terrified upon seeing the ultimate Calamity Battlefield, but instead became excited. To others, this was a disaster, but to him, it could be an opportunity!
'However, the natural disasters in the Calamity Battlefield are still too strong. I must quickly adapt to decomposing and absorbing each type of calamity, ensuring that I can handle multiple disasters with just a portion of my consciousness...'
This was to ensure absorption efficiency and replenish the energy in his body, as well as to not let such a good opportunity go to waste. It wouldn't be so easy to freely absorb and temper his foundation elsewhere. It was also to ensure that when he fought the Body Integration Saint Demons, he wouldn't be distracted by these calamities. The presence of these disasters was, in fact, his best chance to win against many with few!
Because there were so few Body Integration cultivators from the Star-Sea Continent, Qi Ping estimated that there would be at least three Saint Demons in this battlefield, and possibly even more...
Thus, Qi Ping spent some time adapting to each type of calamity energy. After a period of tempering through the ravaging disasters—which brought a fair amount of pain—he finally began to adapt. He felt immensely lucky that he was the one who came here; had it been Bai Liyun, even in the True Demon Realm, there was a high probability he would have succumbed.
'I've basically adapted to the various disasters. Now the goal is to find and kill the demon Saint Demons, find their world node in this battlefield, and destroy it.'
Qi Ping could vaguely sense the world node of the Star-Sea Continent. This node was also providing him with support and power enhancement. This was one of the advantages of being on the home field and the key to the Star-Sea Continent turning the tide.