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Chapter 2385 - 2384: Battle of Penglai (Part 1)
On Jade Island, the four Little Kirins are happily playing with the Star-Devouring Tree.
The Star-Devouring Tree detailed its acquaintance with Long Fei to the Little Kirins, turning into a storyteller.
Its storytelling skill isn’t bad, leaving the disciples of Jade Island in constant amazement, astonished by how much Long Fei had accomplished beyond the realms.
Grand things like the Crocodile Ancestor, the Chaotic Sea, slicing stars with a single sword—each event more unimaginable than the last.
After Long Fei and the Chaos Beast appeared, everyone excitedly gathered around, making gestures of respect.
Lin Shanshan anxiously asked, "Brother-in-law, how’s the situation? Did the Flame Emperor Palace admit their mistakes?"
The little Chaos laughed, "They didn’t admit it, but the master forced them to. That worthless Saint Heir was slain by the master with one strike!"
"What?"
All the disciples were shocked, amazed at how bold their Sect Hierarch was to go to someone else’s domain, kill, and retreat safely.
Lin Shanshan excitedly exclaimed, "Awesome! That guy deserved a beating for daring to flaunt here on Jade Island."
All disciples laughed, finally releasing a pent-up grievance.
If it weren’t for the help from the Star-Devouring Tree at that time, who knew what would have happened.
Long Fei called Lin Yingying, Hua Qianmo, and all the Great Elders together to discuss plans of connecting the Nine Domains.
Everyone was incredulous after hearing it.
Relying on a tree to connect the Nine Domains was entirely beyond common sense.
Long Fei, sipping tea, smiled at them and said, "Don’t worry about whether it’s possible yet. First, find a spot to serve as the spatial base for connecting the Nine Domains. When extraterritorial guests arrive via the Star-Devouring Tree, it will certainly bring enormous profits. Leaving aside the travel fees, providing top-notch services at these locations will generate substantial income for our Yin Yang Sect."
Elder Mu Qingzhu curiously asked, "Hierarch, how long can the starry passageway opened by the Star-Devouring Tree last? If we leave in the future, will the passageway still exist?"
Long Fei looked at Mu Qingzhu with appreciation, thinking this old guy had a sharp eye.
Indeed, they planned to leave this place in the future.
He explained to Mu Qingzhu and the others, "The Star-Devouring Tree can create avatars to forever keep the spatial passageway here."
Mu Qingzhu and everyone exchanged glances, nodding in agreement, "We must carefully plan for this, considering long-term strategies."
Hua Qianmo asked, "Why not set this place on land? It would be convenient for cooperation with extraterritorial cultivators."
"Exactly, setting it on land would be more convenient; we could choose a renowned mountain or river as a base."
Some elders originating from land nodded, also agreeing that the base should be on land.
Lin Yingying thought a moment and raised an objection, "By considering this way, we’re making assumptions based on our desire to unite against the Demon Clan. However, you all have seen extraterritorial cultivators; each one was arrogant and haughty, inherently risky. Since we’re planning long-term, naturally, our base should be remote from ordinary people within our control."
Everyone quietly considered this and agreed.
Daoist Huoyuan contemplated, "Even so, it can’t be too close to our Jade Island nor too far. Close, and it’ll be too lively here; disciples could be distracted. Too far, and management becomes difficult."
"True, Jade Island disciples shouldn’t be disturbed. People are busy making money daily with little inclination to cultivate."
Yu Fangming gave his agreement.
He, Mu Qingzhu, and Yu Fangming were the earliest to join the Yin Yang Sect, coming with Long Fei from the outer world.
Though their cultivation level was only at the Unity Realm Stage, it felt like a ceiling for them.
There were many other disciples outside with cultivation higher than theirs.
However, because of their seniority, their words held sway here.
The Dragon Whale Daoist quietly said, "Among suitable places, only Penglai Island fits the conditions. It’s neither too far nor too close to the land, abundant in Spiritual Energy, spacious, and with Fangzhang and Yingzhou Islands providing mutual support and convenient for defense and management!"
Everyone discussed briefly, thinking Penglai Island was indeed a good location.
The former Sect Master of Dragon-Tiger Mountain, Zhang Changling, now an Elder of the Artifact Refining Division, raised an objection, "But currently, the Demon Clan masses on the Penglai Three Islands; it’s the Sea Demon Clan’s stronghold!"
Long Fei calmly put down his teacup, saying, "We start the counterattack against the Demon Clan with the Sea Demons."
The elders exchanged glances, instantly energized, "Indeed. We’ve endured this grievance long enough over these years."
"Our disciples have rested; it’s time to gain experience."
"Right, it’s time for a victory to boost morale."
"..."
On Jade Island, the gathered Bronze Bell rang loudly.
Under Hua Qianmo’s arrangement, all disciples, regardless of gender or age, assembled on the Martial Arts Field.
These years, Jade Island has absorbed disciples from various sects, loose cultivators, the total number exceeding a million.
The Yin Yang Sect alone had over a hundred thousand disciples.
In the battle against the Penglai Three Islands, all disciples from the sect and other sects mobilized.
Hua Qianmo raised her longsword and shouted, "Disciples and fellow Daoists, the Demon Clan has oppressed us for a thousand years, slaughtered our race, taken our land; this hatred is irreconcilable. Today marks our retaliation. We will accompany the Hierarch in assaulting Penglai Island, into the Sea Demon Clan’s lair. If anyone fears, they may remain on Jade Island. But once one steps onto the battlefield, they must disregard life and death. Only with the certainty of victory can we advance courageously and invincibly."
Her words fell, and not one person stepped out.
Hua Qianmo glanced around and said, "Since no one withdraws, let’s slay the enemy together for the Human Race, sacrificing for righteousness."
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"..."
On the field, longsworded warriors stood like a forest; the war cries were tidal.
On Jade Island, all hidden warships, flying ships, and battle armors were activated.
Disciples with high cultivation levels flew their swords towards Penglai Island alongside Hua Qianmo and others.
Disciples with lower cultivation took either warships, flying ships, or battle armor heading towards Penglai Island.
A mighty army of a million, a thousand warships, and hundreds of giant flying ships marched densely towards Penglai Island.
The wind blew fiercely; waves rolled high.
The huge commotion soon alerted the Demon Clan’s spies.
They assimilated many Demon Clan members in the sea, stationed around Jade Island.
Whenever there was movement on Jade Island, these sea demonic beasts would immediately relay the information back to their island.
The Sea Demon Clan on Penglai Island originally planned to retaliate against Jade Island, having lost the Sea Clan’s Tenth Demon King here before, with only the Third Prince returning, getting scolded by his Demon Lord father.
Unexpectedly, these humans ate leopard guts and dared to come looking for revenge.