The development of the Vast Ocean World's martial civilisation was similar to that of the Eight Extremities World in many aspects.
In terms of formations, the Vast Ocean World was comparatively more developed in terms of formations that were set up with the aid of geography, rather than battle formations that relied primarily on manpower.
The mountain gate of a great force would always be built and consolidated over the years.
Any sect would have a huge geographical advantage in their own mountain.
Taking Water Crystal Palace as an example, this time, news had indicated that the three heavyweights of the Demonic Dao were moving together, which was why they were under such immense pressure.
If there were only two of them, while Water Crystal Palace's Palace Lord Lin Shi might not necessarily be able to fight one against two, he would at least be able to hold on for a relatively long period of time.
The Seven Pillars of the Righteous Dao and the Six Evil Dao did not have a Holy Weapon or a Martial Saint to oversee them. Naturally, they would be weaker when facing a force with a Saint Realm expert. However, they were not to be trifled with.
With a peak Transcending Mortality Martial Grandmaster guarding the sect's formation, even if a Martial Sage attacked alone, it would be difficult for him to gain much of an advantage.
For example, if Nian Chen possessed the Sacred Artifact, the Nine Dragon Fingers, and also possessed the geographical advantage of the Blood Dragon Sect, there would be even less to say.
Yan Zhaoge naturally understood this principle.
Therefore, being able to draw them out and start a battle in a virtually neutral place like the Star Shifting Sea was something that Yan Zhaoge could not have wished for more.
Few people realised that even without the drama of Shi Jun, Shen Ying and Nian Wei, Yan Zhaoge had also been plotting against the Blood Dragon Sect.
After Yan Zhaoge had learnt that due to the Ocean Scorching Spring, the two of them would be accompanying Ying Yuzhen in remaining in the Vast Ocean World, staying at Changli Mountain, many thoughts had flashed through Yan Zhaoge's mind.
Changli Mountain's longtime enemies were the Blood Dragon Sect and the Evil Shifting Sect.
There was also Yan Zhaoge's enemies in coming to the Vast Ocean World this time, Spirit Rhino Island and the Sacred Evil Sect.
These were all targets that Yan Zhaoge intended to attack. He wanted to leave a relatively safe environment for Shi Jun and Xu Fei.
As Yan Zhaoge saw it, the situation of the tripartite confrontation was too stable.
Be it the demonic path or the righteous path, it was the same.
If both the Righteous and Demonic Paths were to lose a corner, it would turn into a situation of two tigers fighting against each other. Then it would be easy for many battles to occur.
Without the Blood Dragon Sect, the conflict between Water Crystal Palace and Myriad Sword Pool would be more beneficial to the development of Changli Mountain.
Without the Holy Evil Sect waiting on the sidelines to reap the benefits, the situation between the Dragon Slayer Sect and Soul Shocking Island would become much more intense.
When Yan Zhaoge had just arrived at Changli Mountain, he had been constantly considering how to deal with this. After all, if he did not play this game well, he might end up burning himself instead.
Who knew that the news of Shi Jun kidnapping someone would be exposed.
After finding Shi Jun and confirming that he was not in any danger, Yan Zhaoge's mind immediately began to race. He discovered that it was like someone had sent him a pillow just as he was about to doze off.
Yan Zhaoge naturally accepted it with a smile.
Gazing at that Dragon Finger Sheath from which Yan Zhaoge and the others had appeared, Shen Shicheng could not help but feel a chill within his heart, "You snatched away two of the Dragon Finger Sheaths. Afterwards, when Nian Chen snatched this one back, you intentionally left it behind …"
Yan Zhaoge laughed, "The Blood Dragon Sect's supreme treasure, the Light Stream Golden Bug, is renowned throughout the world. This Yan has naturally heard of it as well."
"If you had not made a move, I would have personally sent Nian Chen on his way. Still, having given you such a good chance, I feel that you would have grasped it. As you said, you and Shen Ying are able to create chances on their own, and you are very good at grasping them."
Shen Shicheng smiled bitterly. While he had wanted to kill with a borrowed knife, he had not thought that Yan Zhaoge would actually be so ferocious as he had nearly slain Nian Chen on the spot despite being surrounded by so many enemies.
The borrowed knife was exceptionally sharp, allowing Shen Shicheng to fulfil his wish exceptionally easily. It was just that at the end of the day, he discovered that the identities of 'knife' and 'person' had long since been reversed.
Yan Zhaoge said, "With Nian Chen having fled, my Northern Ocean Clone scanned the surroundings. Discovering that you had long since disappeared from the spectators, I knew that there would be a good show to watch. There was no need for me to personally send Nian Chen on his way."
A powerful aura appeared in the distance. As everyone turned and gazed over, they saw Yan Zhaoge's Northern Ocean Clone walking over neither hurriedly nor slowly.
Beside him were some martial practitioners of the various sects. As they neared, they all said that Yan Zhaoge's Northern Ocean Clone had captured Shen Ying and the other Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioners.
Concealed within the Nine Dragon Fingers along with Yan Zhaoge, those who had witnessed this all sighed, explaining the situation to their fellow disciples. All of them were rendered dazed like wooden chickens.
Looking first at Shen Ying and then at Shi Jun now, their expressions all instantly changed.
Shen Ying pursed her lips tightly, her gaze sweeping across her father, Shi Jun, then Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge said mildly, "As your father said, Miss Shen is indeed quick-witted, turning the tables on my junior apprentice-nephew. Yet, you look hesitant, as if you are under immense pressure, suffering greatly within your heart."
"With this, you can go back on your word at any time if the need arises. Of course, the precondition is that Nian Chen has been killed off by me or your father. That way, all the dirty water can be poured onto the Nian Family."
"While it will still affect the overall reputation of the Blood Dragon Sect, if there is really no other way to get back the complete Nine Dragon Fingers, even if this method has negative effects, it can only be used."
Yan Zhaoge laughed lightly, "I don't know if you are really conflicted within your heart. Still, I have no interest in building my hopes on the moral character of a stranger. Therefore, I chose to show off that Nine Dragon Fingers that I had obtained in front of you and Jun 'er."
"And you indeed did not disappoint me."
Shen Ying pursed her lips tightly, not speaking. Yan Zhaoge said mildly, "I have to praise you. You actually didn't make any mistakes. Even I was nearly fooled by you. You being exposed was mostly due to bad luck."
"Still, there is no need for you to continue pretending. Thank your father and Nian Chen. Everyone here knows what kind of person you are."
Yan Zhaoge looked at Shen Shicheng, "Speaking of this, it is not just me. Many people are also grateful to you father and daughter, such as the Chief of the Dragon Slayer Sect Zhao Zhong, the Evil Saint Lin Qiancheng and the Chief of Soul Shocking Island Liu Shuo."
Everyone regained their wits amidst their shock, their expressions turning incomparably solemn once more.
Having received the news, those of Changli Mountain who had acted alongside Yan Zhaoge all had solemn expressions on their faces as well.
This great battle centred around the Blood Dragon Sect and Yan Zhaoge, or perhaps it could be said that the internal strife between the sects of Good had mobilised Myriad Sword Pool and Water Crystal Palace as well, giving the forces of Evil a chance.
The Evil Saint Lin Qiancheng who had some conflict with Yan Zhaoge did not persist in his personal enmity, instead choosing a method that was more beneficial to him, joining hands with the Dragon Slayer Sect and Soul Shocking Island to sweep through the martial world of Good together.
Those of Water Crystal Palace had complex expressions on their faces, but they also looked rather eagerly at Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Rest easy. As long as Chief Yan of Myriad Sword Pool is not ambushed by the forces of Evil on his way to reinforce them, successfully meeting up with Palace Lord Lin of your sect, the overall situation will be stabilised."
While they were still unable to set their minds at ease, it was not good for them to say anything more.
Now, their fury towards Shen Shicheng and Shen Ying was hard to suppress.
A Blood Dragon Sect martial practitioner roared furiously, "Senior apprentice-brother Shen, why exactly did you do such a thing?"
Shen Shicheng snorted, smiling tragically, "Now that things have come to this …"
Before he had finished speaking, the world before his eyes suddenly darkened as he saw Yan Zhaoge's palm mightily descending!
"Now that things have come to this, with the truth having been revealed, there is no longer a need to keep you alive." Yan Zhaoge sneered, "I can't be bothered to care why you father and daughter wanted to kill Nian Chen. However, not only did you scheme against my junior apprentice-nephew, you even intended to scheme against me. Did you think that things would be settled with just a few casual words?"
As his palm descended, Shen Shicheng perished on the spot! (To be continued.)
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