Wu Yunbi frowned as she looked down. All the preparations over the past few months had been in vain.
The island below had been destroyed to such a state. In the future, he would need to use his mana to reform the island. However, to restore it to its original size, it would probably take several months. This meant that during this period of time, he would not be able to build a wide range of restrictive formations. He could only build a few spell altars in scattered places.
This was not the most important thing. Almost half of the cultivators from dozens of sects had died in this battle. All the manpower needed to be transferred from the rear.
It was conceivable that there would be countless casualties in every battle in the future. Although the power of the Southern Cliffs State could temporarily support such consumption, it would be hard to say as time went on. It was highly likely that they would need to transfer manpower from the clan.
If that was the case, the Zhou clan would definitely not let their own disciples risk their lives. It would only be the Wu clan, the Xie clan, or other small clans.
He thought to himself, "I should send a letter to Uncle-Master later to let him be prepared."
Zhou Ruying's expression was not too good at the moment. It was not because the island below had been destroyed. In her eyes, this was not her home, so it was not a pity to destroy it. However, she felt that she had lost face when she was forced to retreat by a few cultivators from outside the sect that she had always looked down on.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Senior Martial Brother Wu, if the two of us attack the other side immediately, do we have a chance of winning?"
Wu Yunbi was startled. She looked at the sea and said, "Junior Martial Sister Zhou, are you going to catch them off guard? I don't think it's appropriate. Look at the aura in front, it's steady and not chaotic. Tao Zhenhong and Mi Xiunan are still on guard, especially with the Great Protective Formation. Even if we have many powerful moves that we haven't used, we don't have much chance of winning if we attack now. "
Zhou Ruying calmed down and sighed, "I misspoke."
Wu Yunbi said, "Junior Martial Sister Zhou, there's no need to be depressed. This is just a small setback. This is a long-term battle, there's no need to fight for a moment. Now that we have no burdens, we can keep an eye on them every day and they won't build the formation. "
Zhou Ruying looked across and nodded, "That's right, we're here. It's just to stop these people from advancing north. As long as we can kill them, it won't be considered a loss. "
At this moment, on the other side, Li Xiumi came up from the bottom of the sea and stepped on the waves to return to the array.
Tao Zhenren laughed and said, "This time it was Yuxiao's arrangement that was ruined. Fellow Daoist Li deserves the most credit. "
Li Xiumi replied, "You're flattering me, Fellow Daoist. If we're talking about the technique of turning back the head, it's none other than Mi Zhenren. If it weren't for her 99 streaks of Yin Yang Elysium Blade Qi, not to mention breaking the formation, I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to return. It's a pity that this method can only be used once. Next time, I'll have to find another better plan."
The formation had been refined in preparation for the big battle. If they didn't use it, after a year and a half. Therefore, he didn't hesitate to use it this time.
However, this was the result of using Mi Zhenren's effort in the past year to exchange for today's situation. Even if Mi Zhenren was willing to put in more effort, Jade Cloud Sect would be prepared next time and would never make the same mistake again.
Mi Zhenren said, "Fellow Daoist Tao, what should we do next?"
Tao Zhenren smiled faintly and said, "Of course we'll switch from offense to defense. If I activate the formation outside the formation, the other two will definitely come and destroy it. If we plan it well, we can use this chance to wear them down. "
Li Xiumi nodded and thought, "Then we'll have to plan again."
North Nether Continent, Shounian Mountain.
Two cloud rafts slowly landed on the peak of the mountain and waited for them to land. Thousands of yao cultivators swarmed up.
The leader, Daoren, bowed and said, "Jin River Chief Wang Xu, along with the elders of Jin River, greets High Sect Spiritual Master Wang and Spiritual Master Fu."
Wang Caiwei and Fu Baoxing got off the cloud rafts together. Behind them were the hundreds of Zhao You disciples who participated in the attack on the North Nether Demon Tribe.
Wang Caiwei's gaze landed on Daoren and said, "You are Wang Xu?"
Wang Xu respectfully replied, "Yes, I am."
Wang Caiwei nodded lightly. She said, "A few days ago, you said that your life is coming to an end and that your son should take over as the Chief Jin River Chief. The sect has already approved of this. After this matter is over, there will be an imperial decree. Remember to use your life well."
Wang Xu was very emotional when he heard this. His face flushed red and he knelt down and kowtowed, "I thank High Sect for your great kindness."
After he knelt down, the elders below also came up to pay their respects.
Currently, most of the Demon Tribe disciples on both sides of Jin River were under Wei Zihong's tutelage. They cultivated in Qing Tong Mountain and were deeply involved with each other. He had long seen himself as a pawn of the Zhao You Sect and had completely switched sides.
At this moment, there was a sudden burst of spiritual light in the sky and clouds were overflowing. Then, there was a strange sound. Ten chariots flew over from the south. The one at the front was a Great Wei Cloud Tower and the nine behind were Stellar Flying Palaces. The palaces soon arrived at the top of Drum Collapse Mountain. They paused for a while in the sky before landing one after another.
With a glance, everyone knew that the top ten disciples of Qincang School had arrived.
Because in the next few hundred years, there would be no more Battle of Xuan Demons or sword duels between the sects. Therefore, if the top ten disciples did not have any merits, it would be almost impossible for them to enter the Third High Hall to cultivate in the future. However, this was a rare opportunity to attack the North Nether Continent. Therefore, they were all here.
In fact, the Qincang School respected the ancestral master's order to leave the North Nether Continent demon cultivators alive. First, it was to train the disciples, and second, it was so that they would not be left without merits.
Not long after the ten chariots landed, a cultivator in plain white robes came out of the chariots. Stepping on light smoke, he arrived in front of Wang and Fu, bowed and said, "Daoist Wang, Daoist Fu, Senior Martial Brother Yan will be hosting a banquet in Mount Gutui to entertain the chiefs of the various tribes, I hope the two Daoists will come."
Wang Caiwei nodded and said, "Got it. Thank you, Master Yan."
This Master Yan was called Yan Boxiao. He was the current leader of the top ten disciples. He came from the Famous Cave and was also a direct descendant of the Yan Clan. Since he came to invite them, they had to give him face.
Ning 'er pouted at the side and said, "We're here to eliminate demons, not to go on a spring outing. Why do we need to hold a banquet? We're indulging in pleasure. No wonder Senior Sister Ye said that those people from the aristocratic families are not good people."
Wang Caiwei frowned and scolded, "Ning 'er, what nonsense are you talking about? Master Yan naturally has his reasons for doing this. When we go to the banquet later, don't say such things again. Otherwise, I will definitely punish you heavily."
Ning 'er shrunk her head and said, "Got it, Master."
Fu Baoxing smiled and said, "Martial Nephew Zhu, your master and I will be returning in a few days. The specific matters of eliminating demons will be handled by this Master Yan. Our Zhao You Sect is also under his command in name. You don't have to offend him."
Zhu Ning 'er was not convinced and said, "Martial Uncle is looking down on me. Martial Nephew is not afraid of him. "
Wang Caiwei shook her head. This disciple of hers had cultivated steadily under the protection of her fellow sect members and masters. She had never encountered any setbacks. This time, it was time to make him suffer.
In the southwest of East Flower, a cloud of smoke that was hard to be seen by the naked eye flew over from the sky and then fell into a deep valley.
Hui Xiao walked out of the smoke with a tired face. She tried her best to raise her spirits and identify the direction. Then, she leaped into the smoke and traveled westward for a few days. She came to the front of a bottomless sinkhole and leaped without hesitation, turning into a cloud of black smoke and heading inside.
After traveling for a few days, she landed on a platform. There was a rough stone door in front of her, and the cave walls on both sides were polished until they were unusually smooth. There were ferocious demons chiseled on them.
She took out a talisman and waved it, and a demon flew out from the cave wall. It circled around her a few times, as if it was smelling her scent. After confirming that there was nothing unusual, it turned into a cloud of black smoke and returned to its original place.
At this moment, the stone door rumbled open, and Hui Xiao stepped in. She walked down a long ravine, and after making a few turns, she arrived before a waterfall. Without any hesitation, she stepped into the waterfall. The scenery in front of her changed, and she was already inside a stone cave that was decorated with pearls everywhere.
Two servant girls came forward and said, "Greetings, Great Pavilion Master."
Hui Xiao glanced at the surroundings and said, "Where's that Junior Sister of mine?
One of the servant girls answered, "Second Pavilion Master came back yesterday Just now. It seems that this trip was not smooth, and she is now cultivating in the Wenyang Cave. Do you need me to call her? "
Hui Xiao thought for a moment and said, "No need. I will go visit teacher first, and I will go find her tomorrow."
She waved the servant girls away. She turned into the side hall alone and pushed open the door at the back of the hall. She saw a dark river flowing in front of her. Although the water was rippling, there was no sound of water. There were no boats here, only two stone lotuses floating on the water.
She stepped on one of the stone lotuses, took out a spell, and slowly floated to the other side.
The waterway here was a Weak Water Forbidden Formation. The surface of the river was less than six feet wide, but the bottom couldn't be seen. If one's cultivation wasn't good enough, they would have to step on the stone lotuses. Otherwise, if they came into contact with one or two water droplets, they would immediately sink and not be able to get out.
Very soon, they reached the end of the stone lotus. Hui Xiao came ashore and walked a few dozen steps. With a turn of her body, she came to an empty cavern hall. There was a huge palace cauldron here. She knelt down and said, "Disciple Hui Xiao greets Master."
The palace cauldron shook, and a devil flew out. With a flash, it turned into Sima Quan. He hung above and said, "Oh, you're back. Did you go out of Void Sky smoothly?"
Hui Xiao lowered her head and said, "With the protection of teacher's mana, disciple didn't encounter any obstacles in going up and down Void Sky. However, when I went to Outer Heaven Cauldron Palace, I realized that people's hearts are very unstable."
Sima Quan snorted and said, "That's to be expected."
Although Wang Caiwei and Fu Baoxing led Zhao You Sect to destroy five palace cauldrons, he was prepared. The disciple hidden in the last palace cauldron, no matter if it was cultivation or skills, was a level higher than the other cauldrons. The Six Yin Demon Bugs scattered among the various sects were also controlled by him. He could be considered the last bloodline of the Dark Yin Celestial Palace.
However, in these few years, Sima Quan had disappeared without a trace. There was also no news of the other palace cauldrons, and the number of external medicine deliveries had also decreased. Some quick-witted people had already vaguely guessed something, and several times found excuses to go to East Flower to inquire about news. If it wasn't for the third disciple Yu Shao suppressing them with his cultivation, they would probably have made a move long ago.
Hui Xiao hesitated slightly before saying, "Even though Junior Apprentice Brother Yu Shao is exhausted in meditation, his cultivation is only at the first Yuanying realm. From what I know, there are two cultivators from the Devil Sect who are getting stronger and stronger with the help of the Six Yin Demon Bugs. At most, in another ten years or so, they will be able to enter the Yuanying realm. At that time, they will definitely not be willing to be restrained by Junior Apprentice Brother. Why doesn't teacher try to suppress them?"
Sima Quan snorted and said, "Other sects all hope that the higher the cultivation of their disciples, the better. But here, it's the other way around."
Hui Xiao hurriedly kowtowed and said, "It's disciple's incompetence, I can't share teacher's burden."
Sima Quan said, "It's none of your business. At the end of the day, it's still because the sect lacks a person with profound cultivation to hold the fort. " Then he smiled strangely and said, "But there's no need to worry. I have already found a suitable candidate."
Hui Xiao was a little confused. She thought about it a few times, but found that there was no suitable person in the palace.
The person with the best aptitude she had seen was none other than Fang Shin An. But now, he was only at the Core Transformation realm. If he wanted to cultivate to a realm where he could suppress all the other cultivators, it would be at least a few hundred years later.
As for the third disciple Yu Shao, his aptitude was really ordinary. It was only because he had joined the sect early and his own cultivation was enough that he could replace Sima Quan in leading the sect. As for the other disciples, it was even more impossible. So she tried asking, "May I know which fellow disciple Teacher has taken a liking to?"
Sima Quan snorted and said, "Why is it not someone from my palace? This kind of person can be found from other sects. They are people who have cultivated the Yuanying Dharma Body. If I can plant demonic qi in them, they can be used by me in the end. "
However, when a cultivator reached the three stages of Yuanying, their Dao Heart was usually firm, and they did not have too big of a flaw. Moreover, the seniors of the sect behind them would be able to eliminate any hidden dangers in time if they saw something was wrong.
So he had to find someone who had no one to take care of and whose Dao Heart had not been sharpened. Logically speaking, this kind of person was very hard to find, but there just happened to be one in the Donghua Continent.
Hui Xiao asked, "May I know who Teacher is looking for? Do you need disciple's help? "
Sima Quan pointed at his own forehead, and a talisman flew out and entered the center of Hui Xiao's brows. He said, "You'll know when you see it."
Hui Xiao instantly felt a divine will enter her sea of consciousness. When she woke up, she exclaimed in a low voice, "Ming Huaping of the Lishan Sect?"
Sima Quan said, "That's right. Zhenren Yuling ascended to another realm decades ago, and this female senior apprentice-sister, Shen Zixin, succeeded as sect master. However, the good times did not last long. The remnants of the Xihe Sect went against Lishan everywhere, and this woman was busy quelling the chaos everywhere. But at this time, Ming Huaping ignored the advice of her fellow disciples and went to Yuxiao to cultivate. Rumor has it that her cultivation improved by leaps and bounds, and she has already caught up to Shen Zixin."
Hui Xiao said thoughtfully, "Teacher, could it be that Yuxiao school wants to use this woman to seize the authority of Lishan?"
Sima Quan nodded and said, "You are right. Yuxiao school is indeed planning to do so."
Hui Xiao said worriedly, "Then this woman is extremely useful to Yuxiao school. I'm afraid it won't be easy to make a move."
Sima Quan laughed heartily and said, "Disciple is wrong. A few days ago, Tao Zhenhong was fighting on the sea, and Zhou Ruying, who was in charge of the secular affairs of Yuxiao Sect, had no choice but to rush over. I'm afraid the two are still in a stalemate, and during this period of time, there is no one to protect Ming Huaping. This is the best time for Teacher to make a move."
Hui Xiao said, "Teacher's strength has not recovered. It won't be easy to subdue this woman."
Sima Quan said, "Don't worry. Disciple, do you still remember the Mutual Possession Technique that I taught you and your sister? Even though I haven't recovered my powers yet, I can still lend you a hand and take over this woman's body. Even if you can't become a Grotto-Heaven in the future, it will be enough to protect the sect! "
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(To be continued.)
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