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However, let's face it, humans are the most creative and imaginative race out there. If they spent a hundred years figuring out the secrets of the "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation" through cunning methods and devised a way to replace the mages with Sword Saints, it's not impossible. After all, I've seen magic fused with the Sword Saints' "domains" at the Temple on Sacred Dragon Mountain. If the domains of six Sword Saints could be merged, they could definitely set up a smaller version of the "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation." While Leimen is powerful, he still falls short compared to the "Great Demon King" of old, who could slay dragons bare-handed and take on an entire legion of elf mages alone. If the humans pull this off, the consequences will be devastating for us orcs.

According to Katherine, Leimen probably already guessed the humans' plan and has a countermeasure prepared. Still, in such a dangerous situation, it's best to have more contingencies.

But just then, the battlefield changed.

As four beams of light shot into the sky, the voices of the four chief officers of the Temple resounded simultaneously, "The grace of the gods is as vast as the sea—the majesty of the gods is as lofty as the mountains—" The display of power was far greater than when it was used on Saint Spirit Mountain, likely due to the backing of relics wielded by the Pope. The light fell and precisely enveloped the seven rapidly clashing warriors on the battlefield. Normally, the domain of Sword Saints is incredibly powerful and can dispel all magic within level ten, while also resisting divine arts. However, the light emitted by the four chief officers was unaffected, easily penetrating the violent aura and forming a massive formation covering an area of one square mile.

Immediately after, the human Sword Saints shifted their positions, and the radiance of white, black, blue, green, cyan, and red surged, forming six spherical barriers that created the points of a six-star formation. These represented the "domains" of the six human Sword Saints, corresponding to light, darkness, water, wind, earth, and fire. These "domains" rapidly expanded, merging into one another to form a gigantic six-star formation, trapping Leimen in the center.

"Ultimate Fantasy—Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation—Leimen, die!"

A "domain" is the ultimate skill of a Sword Saint, pulling a portion of the Sea of Star Souls into the main material plane. Within the matched "domain," a Sword Saint's combat power can multiply severalfold. However, apart from the "Sword Saint Ancestor" and the current "White-Haired Demon Lion King," other Sword Saints require a moment of preparation to summon their domains, which is the price of their clever shortcuts. Even the "Supreme Dragon Saint," whose power far exceeds the other Sword Saints, cannot overcome this limitation. This was why, during the battle at Saint Spirit Mountain, the five human Sword Saints were unable to open their domains in time and were instead trapped in Leimen's domain, suffering a crushing defeat.

However, this time, with the aid of this peculiar magical formation, the six Sword Saints managed to bypass the preparation time, instantly expanding their domains and merging their powers. With the magical elements contained in each of their auras, they managed to set up a "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation." While the area covered was much smaller than what the elf mages once achieved, the pressure inside the formation was still immense. Guided by the power of the Sword Saints, the formation also drew upon the boundless magic between heaven and earth, continuously assaulting the central target. Furthermore, once the formation was activated, the six Sword Saints were free to move around, attacking and defending at will. In terms of practicality, it surpassed the original elf version of the "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation."

Although Leimen was prepared, he didn't dare underestimate the formation constructed by the six Sword Saints. Being locked in the "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation" was no laughing matter. Thus, he also expanded his own "domain," a golden spherical barrier that resisted the invasion of the six-colored formation from the outside. The two immense powers eroded each other, constantly bursting forth with thunderous noise.

In terms of pure power, even with his extraordinary talent, Leimen could not match the combined strength of the six human Sword Saints, especially with the amplification of the "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation." However, Leimen's control over his own power had reached the pinnacle of perfection, and he had no fear even in the face of the world's most lethal formation. His domain didn't simply clash head-on in a war of attrition but oscillated and transformed at speeds incomprehensible to ordinary people. With each collision, he cleverly borrowed most of the enemy's power and returned it in the next clash. Despite knowing Leimen's actions, the human Sword Saints were limited by their abilities and could not change the situation no matter how they adjusted the formation or balanced their power. Each collision left them feeling like their internal organs were being churned, which was incredibly frustrating.

To the spectators, Leimen's golden domain held steady against the combined domains of the six human Sword Saints, making him appear calm and in control. However, individuals at the level of myself and Katherine, as Sword Empresses, understood very well just how violent and dangerous the power of the Sea of Star Souls was. As Sword Empresses, merely enduring that immense power puts us near our limits. For Leimen to precisely control that power, the mental and physical strain he endured was beyond measure. Even the "Battle Saint," with his peerless mental fortitude and his study of the Sword God Realm and the Nine Yin Manual, could not sustain it indefinitely. Moreover, the humans surely had more tricks up their sleeves with the "Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation." The convergence of magical energy into the formation, resembling a galaxy, spelled trouble. It would be far too dangerous to let them continue.

"Although we don't know what other tricks Leimen has, we must act to disrupt the humans' rhythm. I'll handle the Temple's high priests. Zha, you wait for a fluctuation in the formation and then attack the 'Six Stars Demon Slaying Formation' to create an opportunity for Leimen." I quickly gave the orders, then gently patted the little girl in my arms on the head and said, "Jin Luosha, summon the Sacred Scarab to keep yourself safe. Lijia, launch a Crystal Dragon assault on the human positions. Katherine, be ready to respond to any changes or obstructions. The humans will surely try to stop us. Observe the timing and find a way to ensure our success."

P.S.: Happy Lunar New Year! May you all have a prosperous and healthy year ahead. If you have a moment, please wish my parents a long and healthy life. Thank you!