Chapter 438
"That Jiu Shan realm's master is just a Golden Core!" He turned to the transformed Jiaolong and suggested again, "If you're afraid of that cave heaven's spiritual treasure, I can hold it off for a moment! All you need to do is kill that female cultivator and the master of this realm, and the Thunder Pool will be ours in an instant!"
The Jiaolong was still hesitating.
The transformed crab chimed in, "Those seven saints betrayed us and drove us out of the Great Freedom Heaven. Now that we’ve encountered this Jiu Shan realm, why not just take it for ourselves?"
The Jiaolong's expression froze, and he finally began to think.
"Other cave heaven worlds are in the hands of the Xuanwei Five Sects and various demonic sects. None are as weak as the Jiu Shan Sect. If we have a cave heaven world, we won't have to worry about our lives anymore. We can defend when we need to retreat and attack when we need to advance. Isn't that better than our current situation?"
Hearing this, the Jiaolong was indeed swayed, but his nature was hesitant, and he continued to ponder.
However, the crab was growing more impatient as he spoke, feeling increasingly justified in his reasoning.
He had sensed the Jiu Shan realm's strengths and weaknesses, and after being frustrated by Senior Sister Zhang's Yuan Ying, he had initially wanted to let her go, but now he found her utterly detestable.
"That female cultivator is just a Yuan Ying, yet she dares to provoke us. I must kill her!" he declared to the Jiaolong. "If you're afraid of that cave heaven treasure, I am not!"
"…"
"I'll go in first! If the master of this cave heaven fights me with that great bell, the portal won't close. You all come with me!"
With that, the Jiaolong had nothing more to say. He was indeed angry, but his thoughtful nature made him the unspoken leader of the four.
…
In the void, a portal flickered, and Senior Sister Zhang reappeared among the demon army. This time, as she retreated into the Jiu Shan realm, the light portal rapidly shrank as if it were about to disappear. Suddenly, the crab transformed and dashed into the Jiu Shan realm.
The Jiaolong and the other two watched the portal intently.
Just as the crab had said, it seemed that the portal in the air had stopped disappearing, as if to deal with the incoming enemy. Waves of spiritual energy surged from within, indicating a fierce battle was underway!
…
On Le Tu Island, many disciples watched in panic as a massive crab avatar entered the realm.
They were unaware of Zheng Fa's intentions and had never encountered an external enemy entering the Jiu Shan realm before, leaving them utterly at a loss.
If it weren't for Uncle Huang's presence, these disciples would likely be even more flustered.
As the crowd debated, a sword rainbow lit up the sky, revealing Yan Wushuang flying toward Tian Gong Island.
"What are you doing?"
"I have a life-saving method from my father!" Yan Wushuang shouted. "I can help!"
Seeing his determination, Uncle Huang did not stop him.
Outside the realm, the Jiaolong watched as an overwhelming, pure demonic energy spilled from the light portal, momentarily stunned.
"Is the Jiu Shan realm this weak?"
This demonic energy clearly emanated from the Great Freedom Demonic Sect. The fact that it was so rampant indicated that the crab who had entered earlier had not only survived but seemed to have gained the upper hand.
The Thunder Pool before them was collapsing, and the shadow of the Sun and Moon Bell in the air dimmed, as if the master of the Jiu Shan realm could not even maintain the Thunder Pool to fend off the invaders.
As the demonic energy surged more freely, the Jiaolong no longer felt the urgency to leave.
He contemplated the value of a cave heaven world and glanced back at the demon army behind him. Gritting his teeth, he said to one of the transformed beings, "You stay here to protect the disciples. I'll go in and help! We’ll take this Jiu Shan realm!"
With that, he led another transformed being through the portal.
Once inside the Jiu Shan realm, he was taken aback.
On Tian Gong Island, a bizarre crab lay lifeless on the ground.
"It was a trap!"
He turned sharply, realizing that the light portal behind him, which he thought could be closed, had already vanished.
In the air, a flying sword drifted about, radiating pure demonic energy.
This demonic energy was free and unrestrained, as if it were at home.
The Jiaolong gritted his teeth, staring at the phantom of Blood River Ancestor on the sword.
"Do you dare betray the Holy Ancestor?"
"You’re slandering me!" Blood River Ancestor shouted. "When did I ever betray the Holy Ancestor?"
"…"
"I haven't even made a move; can’t I just take a stroll?"
The Jiaolong was about to retort when a chill ran down his spine. Turning around, he saw the female cultivator, who had only been using treasures to attack, now holding a slender bamboo stick.
That bamboo looked very familiar…
Why didn’t you mention you had that thing earlier!
If you had said so, it would have all been a misunderstanding!
Who’s really angry here!
(End of this chapter)
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**Chapter 357: Luring People into the Trap, Absolutely Not Losing**
The seven members of the Ming De Sect moved forward within the great formation, half of their thoughts focused on the darkness ahead, while the other half was concerned about the Jiu Shan Sect.
Although the formation obscured their divine senses and vision, it was common for battles between transformed beings to affect a vast area. Even within the formation, they could roughly sense the situation at the Jiu Shan Sect—
Four transformed beings from the demon race, their auras strange yet undeniably strong, at least two of them were seasoned transformed beings.
Opposing them was a single cultivator at the Yuan Ying level.
Cheng Kong, having witnessed Zhang Wuyi in action, had already identified her.
"Just a Yuan Ying, yet she dares to stand against four transformed beings. This Zhang Wuyi…" The words of the Ming De Sect leader trailed off, but the expression on his face made it clear what he meant:
He admired Zhang Wuyi's courage and talent but did not believe she could hold off four transformed beings.
Cheng Kong sighed inwardly, his mind captivated by the distant battle.
Though he couldn't see the specifics, he could sense the ebb and flow of their auras and the fluctuations of spiritual energy, allowing him to grasp the development of the situation:
Zhang Wuyi's talent was astonishing, managing to hold her ground against the transformed beings without falling behind.
But facing four alone was incredibly difficult.
It seemed she had changed her fighting style, her aura flickering in and out, as if she were entangled in a struggle.
"Not easy…"
Xie Qingxue exclaimed, voicing what Cheng Kong had been thinking.
It was indeed not easy; they all knew too well the gap between Yuan Ying and transformed beings, having experienced the journey from one to the other.
What Zhang Wuyi was doing now was even better than a true transformed being, buying more time. It was not just difficult; it was truly impressive.
Yet, there was no joy on the faces of the seven:
Entanglement often meant being forced into a corner.
Cheng Kong understood Zhang Wuyi better and knew that, despite her impressive skills, she was still at a disadvantage in prolonged battles. He turned to the other six and said, "She can't hold out much longer…"
The Ming De Sect leader nodded, saying nothing, but pointed to the auspicious clouds above.
The sun god seated on the auspicious clouds took a couple of steps forward, descending from the clouds and landing on him.
The Ming De Sect leader radiated brilliant light, illuminating the nearby sea for dozens of miles. The fish and shrimp in the water, the aquatic plants on the seabed, and the surrounding rocky caves all became visible.
"Leader?"
Cheng Kong's expression was worried. The Ming De Sect leader was risking everything, burning his own soul and spiritual power to counter the might of the great formation.
It was important to note that the Seven Dragon Vast Sea Formation was inherited from the ancient dragon race, and the formation was laid out with the life of a ghostly immortal, making its power far beyond what the Ming De Sect leader could withstand alone.
"If she, a mere Yuan Ying, is so brave, then as a member of the Xuanwei Five Sects and the Supreme Leader, should I not be able to match a mere Xuanwei cultivator?" The Ming De Sect leader's golden eyes were filled with determination. "It is my fault; should I let someone from another sect take my life?"
"I'll risk my life to find Qin Mu and break this formation!"
Cheng Kong nodded in agreement, while the other five also focused their spirits, scanning their surroundings, though a part of their minds remained on the distant battle.
…
Inside the Jiu Shan realm, the Jiaolong looked back reluctantly, only to find layers of mist behind them, the portal completely vanished.
It was as if their hope of escaping the Jiu Shan realm had also disappeared without a trace.
At this moment, he felt a twinge of hesitation. He recognized the Qingjing Bamboo and knew that this spiritual root of heaven and earth was extremely restraining to their techniques. He could even guess how the crab transformed being had met its end:
With a smash of the Sun and Moon Bell and a sweep of the Qingjing Bamboo, it died quickly, likely without much pain.
But…
He glanced at his companion beside him, who transmitted a message:
"What should we do?"
"What are your thoughts?"
"Though we've fallen into a trap, we still have ways to counterattack. The master of this Jiu Shan realm is merely at the Golden Core level, and that Yuan Ying holding the Qingjing Bamboo is also quite worn out."
The Jiaolong guessed correctly; his companion indeed had a plan.
"Then, how about we take a hostage and force them to let us go!"
This suggestion was not impossible, and the Jiaolong felt a flicker of interest. He asked, "Who should we take?"
"I'm afraid they won't care if we take someone else. Either the master of the Jiu Shan realm or that Yuan Ying female cultivator. Although her cultivation is a bit lower, we saw earlier that she is quite troublesome; it might take more than one move to capture her."
The Jiaolong found some logic in this.
"Let’s feign weakness for now…"
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