Chapter 450: Peak Emerges

The dark, chaotic waters of the Disordered Islands were illuminated by countless streaks of escape light in the sky, gathering towards Stargazing Island like a meteor shower, forming a spectacular sight.

As Qin Sang expected, everyone had received orders, and all the cultivators in the Disordered Islands region had been alerted.

The appearance of a red glow always signified a major event.

"Junior Martial Brother Qin, what's happening?" Mu Yifeng came closer, walking side-by-side with Qin Sang, and asked with a hint of worry, looking at Stargazing Island in the distance, where figures flickered.

This was Mu Yifeng's first time experiencing such a scene.

Three years ago, Mu Yifeng was severely injured, but he turned misfortune into a blessing and was able to return to his sect to recover.

Not only did he avoid the most dangerous period, but he also gained a lot from that battle. After three years of arduous cultivation in his sect, he made astonishing progress, with the Pseudo-Core Stage within sight.

This time, he was sent to the Disordered Islands region. With his strength, he should have been able to lead a small team on his own. However, due to his unfamiliarity with the situation, he was assigned to Qin Sang's side to familiarize himself with the battlefield.

It was also Mu Yifeng's bad luck; he had just returned and participated in only one mission when this sudden change occurred.

Qin Sang couldn't explain why; he could only tell his team members to be more vigilant.

By the time Qin Sang arrived, hundreds of cultivators had already reached Stargazing Island, lining up in formation in the air, and a continuous stream of cultivators was still arriving.

With a quick glance, he saw his fellow disciples from Shaohua Mountain gathered together, and Qin Sang also led his people closer.

These fellow disciples were at least nodding acquaintances, and some had even cooperated several times.

"Senior Martial Brother Rong, Senior Martial Brother Kong..."

Qin Sang greeted them one by one.

The others were also very courteous to Qin Sang and Mu Yifeng.

The person in the center was indeed Senior Martial Brother Rong, who had taken over from Qi Yuanshou to guard Hanging Skull Pass back then. He was now a Pseudo-Core Stage expert, and his Five Elements incantations were exceptionally refined. After being summoned to the Disordered Islands region, he had shone brightly on the battlefield.

His reputation was no less than Qin Sang's.

Among the Foundation Establishment disciples of Shaohua Mountain in the Disordered Islands region, Senior Martial Brother Rong was the strongest. Previously, it had been Teng Zhaogang, but unfortunately, during the first year's great battle, he accidentally fell into a trap set by the Heaven-Striding Alliance, nearly had his Dantian shattered, and his life hung by a thread.

Fortunately, Qin Sang and his group discovered him in time, rescued him, and sent him back to the sect for treatment. It was said that his condition was not good; his life was saved, but he might never reach the Core Formation stage.

There were many experts like Senior Martial Brother Teng.

It was their experiences that repeatedly warned Qin Sang never to let down his guard.

"Junior Martial Brother Qin, Junior Martial Brother Mu, you're finally here."

Senior Martial Brother Rong was also very courteous to Qin Sang. After greeting him, he couldn't help but ask, "There were no signs before, so why suddenly... I heard Junior Martial Brother Qin and Junior Martial Brother Mu just went out on a mission. Did you find anything unusual with the Heaven-Striding Alliance?"

Stargazing Island had summoned everyone, but there had been no further announcements.

Qin Sang shook his head, looking around. "Everything was normal outside. Isn't Junior Martial Brother Zhan here?"

Zhan Yi was Che Yutao's last and most favored disciple. Since Che Yutao represented Shaohua Mountain at Stargazing Island, if there was any inside information, Zhan Yi would surely be the first to know.

Senior Martial Brother Rong said helplessly, "Junior Martial Brother Zhan is elusive. Everyone is waiting for him!"

Speak of the devil.

Just as Qin Sang and Senior Martial Brother Rong were discussing amongst themselves, Zhan Yi finally decided to show up.

Compared to three years ago, Zhan Yi's cultivation had deepened considerably. Many people lost their favored artifacts, were injured, or even lost their lives in the great battle, but a few individuals benefited from this dramatic change. Qin Sang and Zhan Yi were among them.

Surrounded by Qin Sang and the others, who were pressing him for answers, Zhan Yi, annoyed by the persistent questions, finally waved his hand, casting a sound-isolation spell. He carefully looked around and whispered, "The sect elders have already gone ahead... My master said it seems the Heaven-Pointing Peak has appeared."

"Heaven-Pointing Peak?"

Qin Sang was filled with doubt and surprise. He glanced sideways at Mu Yifeng, who nodded slightly.

Of course, they wouldn't forget.

Three years ago, Mu Yifeng followed Senior Fang and others to search for the so-called Heaven-Pointing Peak, and they were ambushed. That battle was also the catalyst for the standoff between the two sides in this water region.

However, since then, no one had mentioned the Heaven-Pointing Peak again.

No one present was foolish. The appearance of the Heaven-Pointing Peak causing such a huge commotion, combined with Stargazing Island's orders over the years, made them immediately realize that the Heaven-Pointing Peak must be related to the spatial fluctuations!

"Someone found the location of the spatial fluctuations?"

"What exactly is this Heaven-Pointing Peak?"

"Why were we suddenly summoned? Could it be that the Heaven-Striding Alliance discovered it at the same time? Are we going to have another great battle to contend for the Heaven-Pointing Peak?"

Everyone continued to press for answers. Unfortunately, Zhan Yi didn't know much more, but they already had a general idea.

"I wonder which fellow cultivator found the spatial fluctuations and made a fortune!"

A senior martial brother said with a face full of envy.

Judging by the expressions of the others, they clearly agreed with this senior martial brother's words.

Stargazing Island's decree offered generous rewards to anyone who discovered the spatial fluctuations.

Stargazing Island represented the reputation of the famous sects and major factions in the Minor Cold Domain; how could they be careless about such matters?

Qin Sang estimated that if he had found the spatial fluctuations himself, asking for a magical artifact as a reward might not be realistic, but requesting a high-grade pill to aid Core Formation from Stargazing Island would certainly be no problem.

The Minor Cold Domain and the Heaven-Striding Alliance combined, with thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators, had searched back and forth for three years, countless times, practically turning the lakebed silt of this water region upside down.

Qin Sang was also unwilling to be left behind, diligently searching, but always found nothing.

Unfortunately, someone else had gotten there first...

If an opportunity was missed, it was missed. One could only say that others had tremendous luck, and there was no use envying them.

No sooner said than done.

Cultivators' escape speeds were swift. Before Qin Sang and the others could say a few more words, all the cultivators in the Disordered Islands region had assembled.

Above Stargazing Island, streaks of escape light of various colors intertwined, like a vast, colorful evening glow. Within it, countless dark figures were all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Such a sight was rarely seen by ordinary cultivators in their lifetime.

The battle formation had been rehearsed long ago and was quite cohesive.

Shaohua Mountain disciples were positioned on the left flank of the battle formation, surrounded by fellow cultivators of the righteous path, while the Demonic Sect was on the right flank, still maintaining a non-aggression stance.

As soon as the battle formation was complete, a figure suddenly flew out from Stargazing Island. It was none other than Vice Island Master Xiao. With no other Golden Core Venerables in sight, everyone began to whisper amongst themselves.

"Silence!"

Vice Island Master Xiao's expression was displeased. He snapped, and his gaze swept across the battle formation. Brimming with killing intent, he declared, "Everyone, listen to my command! Show no mercy to the Heaven-Striding Alliance villains you encounter; kill them on sight!"

"Understood!"

After speaking, Vice Island Master Xiao summoned his flying sword. A sword light enveloped his body, and he turned, dashing towards the outside of the misty sea.

The crowd silently followed.

For a moment, the evening glow formed by the streaks of escape light flowed like water, "moving" towards the misty sea. Passing through the misty sea and reaching beyond the great formation, they saw Vice Island Master Xiao's sword escape art continue without pause, heading directly southeast.

Vice Island Master Xiao must have been considerate of the disciples with lower cultivation; his escape art was not fast, allowing everyone to maintain the battle formation without disorder.

Not long after they flew out, gasps of surprise suddenly rose and fell within the battle formation.

At the edge of their vision, between the water and the sky.

Dark clouds obscured the moon, and lightning snakes darted across.