Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 1049: The Last Stand of the Pixiu

Chapter 1049: The Last Stand of the Pixiu

"This is the last batch of spirit stones. If Zhar’khaen doesn’t return soon, we’ll run out of spirit stones to maintain the barrier," Vryss’laar muttered as he dragged a cart full of spirit stones, tipping them into a deep, chasm-like altar.

A beam of light instantly shot up from the depths and struck the barrier suspended in midair.

Gor’kan tilted his head back, gazing at the sky. For countless years, the Nine Heaven Pixiu had stored spirit stones, and while much had been consumed over time, they had now exhausted what remained in just five days.

Aside from the treasures locked away in the treasury, they had no resources left to keep the barrier operational.

"Do you think Zhar’khaen has found those two human cultivators?" Vryss’laar asked, stepping back to Gor’kan’s side.

Just then, a blood-red wooden token flew out from Gor’kan’s chest.

Vryss’laar froze for a moment before his expression transformed into excitement. He shouted loudly, "It’s Zhar’khaen! He’s back!"

Gor’kan immediately cast the Sky Viewing Mirror, which revealing the figures of Zhar’khaen and the two companions outside.

It was indeed them. Without hesitation, he allowed them to enter the Forbidden Grounds.

Before the trio, a black door appeared. When it opened, a vast, misty-white space lay beyond. The moment they stepped inside, they were transported to the center of the restricted area.

"Gor’kan, Vryss’laar, I’ve brought them here," Zhar’khaen announced excitedly, running toward the two figures.

Gor’kan turned his gaze to Amalia and Kenny Lin. "I apologize. We wouldn’t have reached out unless it was absolutely necessary."

"When it comes to matters concerning Wealth, we would never stand idly by. He is not only your Young Master but also our son," Amalia said with a wave of her hand.

Gor’kan, Vryss’laar, and Zhar’khaen exchanged awkward looks at her final statement.

Their Young Master was destined to be a future Beast God. Even though his ascension was not yet certain, the three of them had long since accepted it as truth in their hearts.

Yet, before they had found him, the Young Master had indeed been raised as a son by these two humans—and not just adequately, but lavishly, by any measure.

When they brought the Young Master back to the restricted area, they had noticed something peculiar.

Due to his Nine Heaven Pixiu bloodline, the Young Master had fallen into a deep slumber, requiring immense amounts of spiritual energy to sustain his condition. Without it, the awakening of his bloodline could fail, with dire consequences.

And yet, not only had nothing gone wrong, but the Young Master had also absorbed an incredible amount of spiritual energy, thriving even in his dormant state.

It was clear that this was thanks to the diligent care of the two human cultivators. They had provided the Young Master with a tremendous amount of refined spiritual energy.

Such energy wasn’t merely drawn from the world around them—it had clearly been prepared at great cost.

"Enough about this," Amalia interrupted their thoughts. "Take us to the Inheritance Grounds."

The trio wasted no time. Gor’kan immediately led them to the grand hall, passing through a series of structures until they reached the open grounds at the back.

There, on the expansive plain, stood an altar. Behind the altar was a large, imposing door.

"The Young Master is inside," Gor’kan explained. "The barrier protecting the restricted area won’t last much longer. We’ve exhausted all our spirit stones. At most, it can hold for another hour before it’s breached."

"The Forbidden Grounds of the Nine Heaven Pixiu are located in an alternate space, right? Why does it still need spirit stones to maintain its energy?" Amalia asked in surprise.

"This is because the spatial barrier in the Devil Battlefield is relatively weak," Gor’kan explained. "Without an array to reinforce it, the space could be discovered at any time. Additionally, the array allows our kin to enter and exit more conveniently."

"What’s your next move? Since the barrier is about to be breached, it seems this place will be hard to defend," Amalia said, her expression grave.

As long as Wealth was here, leaving wasn’t an option. They would have to defend the grounds with their lives.

"That’s why we’re holding out until reinforcements arrive," Gor’kan responded.

Amalia blinked in surprise. "You still have reinforcements?"

This time, it was Gor’kan’s turn to look confused. "Don’t you have reinforcements?"

"When did I ever say that? Are you referring to the paper crane? I merely informed the elders of the Green Lotus Sect about the situation here—I never suggested they come to assist us." Amalia realized there might have been a misunderstanding.

Gor’kan immediately turned his gaze to Zhar’khaen.

Zhar’khaen quickly waved his hands in defense. "I don’t know anything! Don’t ask me. I only found out they hadn’t planned to notify anyone else after we entered the Devil Battlefield. When I asked, they finally sent the paper crane."

"By the heavens!" Vryss’laar exclaimed, his face pale. "How are the five of us supposed to hold out? There are over a dozen Body Integration Stage powerhouse outside! Even if Gor’kan has broken through, we still only have one Body Integration Stage fighter!"

Kenny Lin watched their interaction with amused interest. "You’re all rather... entertaining."

Gor’kan remained composed despite the subtle jab. "For the future of the Nine Heaven Pixiu clan, this is a small price to pay. I trust our Young Master’s judgment. Moreover, the Green Lotus Sect’s cultivators spared us back at Silent Echo Valley. But there’s no point discussing this now—come with me."

"This grand hall was modeled after the palace of the Beast God by the elders of the Pixiu clan," Gor’kan explained.

The palace belonging to the Beast God had vanished during the great war long ago.

"Back then, the ancestors of Dalamandur allied with other demonic beasts and betrayed the Beast God. Many treasures couldn’t be taken with them. The only items carried away were those from the treasury."

They approached a massive door, towering five meters high and spanning seven meters across, its weight apparent even at a glance.

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