Everyone was saddened to hear about Enlightened Master Xuanyong's death. Since he had no hope of advancing to the mid Core Forging realm, he spent all his energy on nurturing the side hall's talents and became its dean for 150 years. Even when Master Immortal Liu was still cultivating in Zhen Ling Side Hall, Enlightened Master Xuanyong was already the dean.
Daoist Xuanyong was amiable and approachable, and many of the younger generation had received his guidance and grace. He had a very high reputation among the disciples raised by the monastery, and some of those disciples had even reached the same cultivation base as him, becoming Core Forging Enlightened Masters.
Lu Ping also received guidance from Enlightened Master Xuanyong after he advanced to the Blood Condensation Realm. He even sent his disciple, Wu Ziniu, to accompany Lu Ping to Tianling Mountain.
Lu Ping asked about the Blood Condensation Realm cultivators' losses. Master Immortal Liu was silent for a moment before answering, "More than 200 of the 700 cultivators died, and the remaining half were injured. This was with the help of 200 cultivators from Xuan Hua Island. Otherwise, the losses would be even greater."
Lu Ping knew that the 200 cultivators from Xuan Hua Island were another preparation of Xuan Ling Sect, so he didn't say anything. Instead, he asked about Xuan Ling Sect's losses. Master Immortal Liu didn't know the specifics, but he heard that more than 300 of the 500 cultivators died. However, Xuan Ling Sect would never announce their losses. Even if they did, the number of casualties would be reduced by half. Otherwise, it would be a huge blow to the sect's morale.
Shi Lingling excitedly bragged to Master Immortal Liu that the seven of them killed six early Blood Condensation demonic beasts. She even complained that Lu Ping forbade them from entering the center of the battlefield and only allowed them to roam around the periphery. They even killed more than a dozen Blood Refining demonic beasts, but their skins and blood were all exchanged by Lu Ping with spirit stones. Lu Ping was quite rich, giving out 2,000 spirit stones in one go. The others only got their bones and tendons, which they didn't know how much they could sell for.
Everyone knew Shi Lingling's personality, so they all smiled. Master Immortal Liu said seriously, "Lu Ping is right. A Mid and Late Blood Condensation Realm cultivator is not someone you can fight against. Not to mention, two of you are in the Blood Refining Realm. Lu Ping's wealth was earned by himself. This is his ability. If you're envious, you should learn from him. "
Yao Yong asked Master Immortal Liu about the future direction of the North Sea's situation. Master Immortal Liu seemed to have thought about it a long time ago. He said, "The North Sea Alliance cannot be broken. In the future, we will still be at peace with Xuan Ling Sect. Moreover, with the monster race's invasion, the North Sea Alliance's call for unity will definitely be louder. Xuan Ling Sect and Zhenling Sect were the two strongest sects in the North Sea Alliance. Continuing to fight would do no good to either of them. The other sects in the North Sea Alliance were also quite powerful, and if they were not careful, the North Sea Alliance might be able to take advantage of them. However, there will be a lot of small conflicts between the two factions in the future. You have to get used to the fact that there will be underhanded schemes and hindrances. In the future, if you join forces to deal with the Demon Race, don't really show your backs to them. "
The situation seemed to prove Master Immortal Liu's judgment. Both Xuan Hua Island and Xuan Qi Island's territories were connected to the monster race's territories. Even though the following days were peaceful, the number of cultivators on the two islands increased. There were cultivators from Zhenling Sect, Yujian Sect, Linhai Pavilion, Immeasurable Sect, and many more. There were also many rogue cultivators.
Another month passed. Hu Lili, who had successfully broken through to the Blood Condensation Realm, returned to Xuan Qi Island, increasing the number of people in Lu Ping's group to eight. At the same time, she brought two pieces of news:
First, the Demon Race's attack wasn't limited to just Xuan Qi Island's sea region, but all the other places that were connected to the Demon Race's sea region. All the sects that were connected to the Demon Race's sea region had suffered heavy losses. In almost every sea region where the battle took place, there were Core Forging cultivators and Demon Race Palace Masters who had fallen. The most tragic battle was naturally in Xuan Qi Island's territories. A total of nine Core Forging cultivators had fallen, and ten were heavily injured.
Second, it was rumored that the North Sea Alliance had made a decision. The sects in the North Sea Alliance would immediately stop fighting, and each sect would send their disciples to hunt the monster race's territories. The spoils of war would belong to them.
Lu Ping and the others finally understood why so many rogue cultivators and disciples from other sects had come to Xuan Qi Island recently.
Two days later, the sects passed down an order to stop fighting with Xuan Ling Sect's disciples. They would live in peace and defend against the monster race's attacks together.
Lu Ping and the cultivators stationed on the islands could finally return to their own islands safely.
At the same time, the cultivators stationed on the islands were changed from Blood Refining Realm to Blood Condensation Realm cultivators.
As Lu Ping's Huang Li Island was close to the monster race's territory and Xuan Ling Sect's territory, Zhenling used it as a small forward operating base. Zhenling sent a team of cultivators to strengthen the island's defenses. Therefore, a team of three Mid Blood Condensation Realm cultivators, six Early Blood Condensation Realm cultivators, and thirty Blood Refining Realm cultivators accompanied Lu Ping to Huang Li Island.
Lu Ping was also one of the six Early Blood Condensation Realm cultivators. Hu Lili, for some unknown reason, fought for the six Early Blood Condensation Realm cultivators and came to Huang Li Island with them.
Lin Sheng was still alive. He returned to his family because he was about to break through to the Blood Condensation Realm. Instead, the disciple guarding Huang Yu Island in his place was killed by Xuan Ling Sect's disciples. This time, Lin Sheng had successfully broken through to the Blood Condensation Realm. He was appointed by his family to guard Huang Li Island.
Lu Ping couldn't help but think to himself. Good people don't live long, but scourges live for a thousand years!
Lu Ping finally understood why Hu Lili and Lin Sheng tried so hard to come to Huang Li Island. It was because of Huang Li Island's unique geographical location.
Xuan Qi Island would definitely become the logistics base for the war against the monster race, and Huang Li Island would be the frontline. Huang Li Island would become the preparation base for a large number of cultivators going out to sea and a base for returning cultivators.
It was foreseeable that once the war between the two races broke out, there would be a large number of cultivators coming to Huang Li Island. A large amount of wealth and resources would be gathered here, making Huang Li Island prosperous. Naturally, the two of them came here for the cultivation resources that would be stored here in the future.
Lu Ping thought for a moment. It seemed like he had to make some preparations in advance. No matter what, he had to get a share of the wealth.
Lu Ping's most urgent task now was to move the two mini spirit veins into his cave abode as soon as possible.
After that, he had to increase his cultivation as fast as possible. It was not hard to imagine that once the war between the two races started, a large number of cultivators would gather on the island. Without sufficient strength, how could he suppress these cultivators?
Even though there was a Late Blood Condensation cultivator guarding the island, Lu Ping's cave abode was built here. He had always treated Huang Li Island as his own territory. Moreover, if someone found out that he had moved the two spirit veins here, it would definitely cause a commotion.
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