txolops Chapter 436 The Holy War of the Demon Race
Chapter 436 The Holy War of the Demon Race
Chapter 436 The Holy War of the Demon Race
She first subtly steered the conversation closer before getting to the point: "To be honest, senior, within the lineage of my Wonderful Sound Sect, there is indeed a branch that has mastered ancient formations, especially spatial formations such as teleportation arrays and teleportation arrays. The sect currently possesses several complete sets of ancient teleportation array crafting diagrams and setup instructions."
"As long as the materials are complete and a suitable location is found, setting up a new, stable teleportation array, though time-consuming and labor-intensive, is not impossible. However—most of the sect's elites are currently trapped here, and many of the special materials needed for setting up the array, along with high-level array masters, are scattered in various places—"
She didn't say everything, but her meaning was clear: it can be built, but there's a shortage of manpower and supplies, and support is needed.
Luo Ming understood and nodded slightly: "I can provide the materials and manpower. The Biyun Sect's treasury, as well as the resources of this sea area, are all at your disposal. You only need to focus on this matter."
After a moment's thought, he made his decision: "Left Envoy Fan, from today onwards, you will temporarily assume the position of Deputy Sect Master of the Azure Cloud Sect, assisting Gao Yuan in managing the sect's affairs, and will be fully responsible for setting up the teleportation array to Silver Shark Island. Anything needed can be requested directly from Gao Yuan, or reported to me."
He then turned to Gao Yuan and instructed him, "Gao Yuan, you must fully cooperate with Vice Sect Leader Fan in everything he needs, without any mistakes. From now on, the Biyun Sect and the Miaoyin Sect are one family, and you should cooperate sincerely with Vice Sect Leader Fan."
Gao Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and quickly bowed, "Disciple obeys! I will fully cooperate with Vice Sect Master Fan!"
Fan Jingmei was both surprised and delighted, and quickly bowed again, saying, "Jingmei will do her utmost to live up to your expectations!"
"Alright, you may leave now. First, make sure everyone from the Myriad Sounds Sect is properly settled, and then quickly formulate a detailed plan for building the teleportation array." Luo Ming waved his hand.
"Yes! We take our leave!" the two replied in unison, and respectfully withdrew from the main hall.
Stepping outside the hall and away from that chilling pressure, the two breathed a sigh of relief. They exchanged a glance, each seeing a complex and unfathomable expression in the other's eyes.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful Left Envoy of the Miaoyin Sect before him, whose eyes had regained their brilliance, Gao Yuan sighed at the capricious nature of fate.
Who could have imagined that this person from a small sect, who was just recently imprisoned and whose life and death were not in his own hands, would become a "vice sect leader" who was on equal footing with him and even had to be treated with more caution because of his special relationship with that "ancestor"?
He composed himself, a peaceful smile appearing on his face, and said to Fan Jingmei, "Vice Sect Leader Fan, the matters entrusted by the Ancestor are of utmost importance. If you encounter any difficulties with resources in the future, please feel free to ask. I, Gao, will do my utmost to cooperate and will not shirk my responsibilities."
Fan Jingmei quickly adapted to her new identity. Upon hearing this, she smiled sweetly, her eyes regaining some of their former charm, and her tone became much more composed: "Sect Leader Gao, you are too kind. It's all to do the job entrusted to me by the Ancestor. I will rely on Sect Leader Gao's support in the future. As Jingmei is new here, I still need Sect Leader Gao's guidance on many sect affairs."
She adopted a humble stance, but the title "Master Gao" indicated her acknowledgment of his leadership position. Both were intelligent individuals who knew that working under Luo Ming was far wiser than engaging in internal strife.
"Of course, of course." Gao Yuan nodded, but in his heart he reminded himself that this woman had a close relationship with the ancestor and was quite cunning and shrewd. He needed to be careful in the future, not offending her, but also guarding against her taking too much power.
After exchanging a few polite words, the two went their separate ways. Gao Yuan went to arrange the resettlement of the Miaoyin Sect members and the reorganization of the Biyun Sect, while Fan Jingmei eagerly began to contact the array masters within the sect to formulate a plan for building a new teleportation array, her heart filled with energy and anticipation for the future.
Inside the main hall, Luo Ming sat alone, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest, gazing out at the misty sea and sky.
"Having a teleportation array is much more convenient. It will save a lot of time traveling between the two seas. Also, we need to find a way to build a teleportation array from Silver Shark Island to the Inner Star Sea... Azure Cloud Sect and Wonderful Sound Sect—they are good pawns. Both of them are smart people. This Strange Abyss Sea may become a resource foothold for me."
Luo Ming promoted Fan Jingmei not only because he valued the Miaoyin Sect's unique skills in teleportation arrays, but also because he wanted to repay a favor to Mingyue.
This woman is certainly capable and resourceful. With her and Gao Yuan checking and balancing each other, the Biyun Sect should be able to operate smoothly and become a reliable stronghold for him in this Qiyuan Sea. As for whether Fan Jingmei can use the resources of the Biyun Sect to further improve her cultivation, that depends on her own destiny.
After settling matters on the island and leaving behind several backup plans to control the island's core restrictions, Luo Ming did not linger. His figure transformed into a barely perceptible, dim streak of light, silently leaving Blood Crane Island and disappearing into the vast sea of mist.
According to his memories from his previous life, the lair of the level nine Rift Wind Beast Feng hope was located in the southwest of Qiyuan Island, deep in the edge of the abyss where monsters were frequently active, in a secluded sea area near the deep sea rift.
There is an inconspicuous little island, on which is a strange pool of water that burns with eerie phosphorescent light all year round. Feng hope's cave dwelling is built deep at the bottom of that phosphorescent pool.
Luo Ming concealed his aura, suppressing his escape light to its lowest level, and traversed between the thick fog and the sea. What he saw along the way was devastation. The once prosperous scattered islands and temporary markets were now mostly ruins, with traces of fierce battles and dried bloodstains remaining.
Clearly, the recent monster tide swept through this sea area, almost completely wiping out the visible human strongholds.
However, many clever cultivators had already fled at the first sign of trouble and gone into hiding, waiting for the storm to pass.
The demon cultivators who had transformed into human form were well aware of this. This beast tide was more about clearing out the periphery and intimidating the human race. The goal of eradicating the human race's power was not something that could be achieved in the short term. It was likely that the two sides would continue to play a cat-and-mouse game for a long time to come.
On the edge of a desolate reef island.
Two beams of light, different in color but equally swift and dazzling, streaked across the horizon, slowly receding and landing on the reef, revealing two figures.
On the left is a man dressed in a blue scholar's robe and wearing a silver crown. He has a refined and scholarly face, but his eyes are narrow and emerald green, with a sharp glint in them when they open and close, giving him a sinister air.
It was Feng Xi, the level nine Riftwind Beast who fought fiercely with Miao He and ultimately forced him to self-destruct his physical body. However, at this moment, his face was slightly pale, and his aura was weaker than at his peak. It was unclear whether this was due to the lingering effects of consuming the Heavenly Creation Dew, the injuries caused by Miao He's self-destruction, or some other reason.
On the right was a man of imposing stature, clad in a set of ancient, heavy, azure-blue scale armor. The armor plates shimmered with an eerie light, and dragon patterns were faintly visible. His head, however, was not human, but rather a ferocious and majestic blue dragon's head, with short horns on his forehead and eyes like copper bells, which gleamed menacingly when they opened and closed.
It was a blue dragon in the mid-stage of transformation! Its aura was so powerful and domineering that it far surpassed the injured Feng hope. The surrounding seawater seemed to ripple slightly and hum because of its presence.
The blue-armored dragon-headed giant cupped his hands towards Feng Xi, his voice like muffled thunder, yet carrying a hint of intimacy: "This time, we were able to intercept those two human Nascent Soul cultivators who escaped from Qiyuan Island, thanks to Brother Feng cutting off their retreat route beforehand and using the Rift Wind Escape Technique to track their aura. I, Lan, will remember this favor, and the dragon clan will also be grateful."
Feng hope waved his hand, his face still gloomy, and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lan, you are too kind. These human cultivators are greedy and insatiable, repeatedly invading my sea area, killing my demon race's descendants, and plundering my sea resources. This time, we are just collecting some interest."
However—while many of humanity's visible strongholds have been destroyed in this battle, their foundation remains intact. Given humanity's terrifying rate of reproduction and cultivation, they will likely return within a century, perhaps even more powerfully. If this continues, the demon race's living space will likely be gradually eroded away.
Upon hearing this, the blue-armored dragon-headed giant's eyes flashed with a hint of solemnity, and he nodded, saying, "Brother Feng's concerns are quite valid. Lord Golden Dragon King also believes the same thing. Some time ago, he set off for the sacred land of the Sea King Clan to discuss important matters with His Majesty the Suanni King."
"Oh?" Feng hope narrowed his long, green eyes. "The Golden Dragon King himself went there? What was the matter to be discussed?"
The blue-armored, dragon-headed giant lowered his voice, yet it carried a barely perceptible hint of excitement and murderous intent: "Lord Golden Dragon King's intention is to take advantage of the fact that the humans of the Inner Star Sea are currently embroiled in internal strife and unable to attend to other matters, to unite the power of all races in the Outer Sea and launch a holy war! In one fell swoop, to completely expel all human forces from the vast expanse of the Outer Sea, and even—to counterattack the Inner Star Sea and reclaim the ancient territory of our demon race!"
"Holy War!" Feng hope's pupils suddenly contracted, his breathing quickened, an abnormal blush appeared on his pale face, and a terrifying light shot out from his eyes.
"Good! My demon race should have done this long ago! Ten thousand years ago, if we hadn't been wary of the remaining power of the human race's Nascent Soul cultivators and agreed to that humiliating agreement, we wouldn't have been forced to cower in the dangerous deep sea and watch the human race grow stronger in the outer sea!"
Humans have long since passed away, and the Star Palace and the Reverse Star Alliance are locked in a life-or-death struggle. How many Nascent Soul cultivators are left?
If we can take advantage of their internal strife and cause a few to fall, it will be a golden opportunity for our demon race to reclaim our homeland!
He became more and more agitated as he spoke, gritting his teeth and making no attempt to conceal his hatred for humanity, wishing he could immediately storm into the Inner Star Sea and slaughter the entire human race.
Seeing this, the blue-armored dragon-headed giant shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Brother Feng, please don't be too agitated. The human race is no easy opponent, having managed to establish itself in the Inner Star Sea and confront our demon race for ten thousand years. A few years ago, I was ordered to infiltrate the Inner Star Sea to investigate. Although the battle between the Star Palace and the Reverse Star Alliance was fierce and far-reaching, very few Nascent Soul stage elders on both sides actually perished. Most of them cherish their lives and rarely fight to the death unless it involves fundamental interests or a life-or-death feud. In my opinion, it will be difficult to completely defeat the human race in one battle. We need to plan carefully and wait for a better opportunity."
Upon hearing this, Feng hope took several deep breaths, forcibly suppressing his surging killing intent and hatred. He knew the other party was telling the truth. He himself had once disguised himself and infiltrated the Inner Star Sea for a period of time, and he knew all too well how much those high-level human cultivators valued their lives. Unless there was sufficient incentive or they were driven to desperation, getting a Nascent Soul cultivator of the same level to fight to the death was as difficult as ascending to heaven.