Chapter 1733: Not Breaking Through Baiyue, Sworn Not to Give Up

At this moment, Jin Huan sent a message, clearly recognizing an opportunity. Although their island had suffered immense losses and was at a disadvantage, Three Realms Island had deployed so many forces that its defenses must be weak. If a third power were to suddenly attack Three Realms Island now, it certainly wouldn't be able to hold out. This might resolve the crisis at Baiyue.

The Myriad Forms Sea operates under numerous rules. For example, on any given spirit island, a maximum of five registered Moon-tier cultivators are allowed. Only these five registered cultivators can directly participate in battles for control of the spirit island; unregistered individuals are not eligible for direct involvement.

Furthermore, in a spirit island battle, each battlefield is restricted to two competing factions; no third party is permitted to interfere.

These regulations were established by the Sun-tier cultivators of the Myriad Forms Sea specifically to avert large-scale conflicts. Without them, any dispute could escalate with all parties summoning allies, inevitably leading to widespread chaos in the Myriad Forms Sea and hindering its management. Furthermore, major wars would fuel intense animosity and reduce the overall benefits for everyone involved.

These rules arose from the unique environment of the Myriad Forms Sea. The immense and diverse powers converging within this cosmic wonder made it impossible to achieve long-term development without establishing these seemingly irrational regulations.

Consequently, even with numerous allies, Yu Huan couldn't summon them to aid Baiyue Island, as this particular battlefield was exclusively for Three Realms Island and Baiyue Island, strictly prohibiting any third-party intervention. However, there was no issue with him sending messages to allies, urging them to attack Three Realms Island, as Three Realms Island was considered a completely separate battlefield!

Moments after the message was sent, a fleet of star boats ascended from another spirit island, surging directly towards Three Realms Island.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Three Realms Island's defenses were clearly understood by those who paid attention. Thus, upon learning that only seven Grand Moon cultivators and seven hundred cultivators had launched a sneak attack on Baiyue Island, a particular spirit island, not directly involved with Lu Ye, realized this was an excellent chance to capture Three Realms Island!

This was because Three Realms Island currently had minimal defensive forces. Furthermore, it had not been established for long, so its island protection formation likely lacked significant defensive power. An attack now would virtually guarantee its capture.

Ghost turned her head away. "What are you talking about? I don't understand!"

Old Tang casually stated, "You should know, I'm not the one who wants this item. Lu Yiye told me to get it from you. It's fine if you don't give it to me, but don't cry when he comes for it himself later!"

Because if Baiyue's operation that day succeeded, not only would the spirit island be lost, but Xiao'e and He Baichuan would also face grim prospects. Without the protection of Grand Moon cultivators, they would become like rootless trees and springless water, drifting aimlessly in the Myriad Forms Sea. Due to these circumstances, he could not bring all of Three Realms Island's cultivators into the Small Flower Realm; he could only accommodate seven hundred Constellation cultivators and three Grand Moon cultivators, which was almost the Small Flower Realm's maximum capacity. Old Tang suddenly extended a hand towards Ghost. After all, that item was the crucial hub connecting Three Realms Island with the Imperial Snail Palace, and it needed to remain in their trusted hands.

Ghost could blow the Azure Conch there, open a portal, and He Baichuan's forces could directly descend upon this location!

It wasn't that they genuinely enjoyed observing the spectacle. Rather, across the entire Myriad Forms Sea, conflicts over high-grade spirit islands were uncommon. Each time such a battle erupted, it signified at least a clash between cultivator groups from two different star systems.

Mumbling curses, she muttered, "Those bastards finally made their move! This old woman was practically suffocating from waiting."

Although the Moon-tier cultivator's Small Flower Realm was convenient, its capacity was limited. I had previously experimented when I was in the Four Provinces: if only Constellation cultivators were accommodated, a Small Flower Realm could hold a maximum of around four hundred people. However, if Grand Moon cultivators were to be accommodated, that number would drastically decrease. Simply put, the weaker the cultivators being accommodated, the less burden on the Small Flower Realm, and thus the more individuals it could hold.

At the Imperial Snail Palace, in front of the Celestial Snail Hall, He Baichuan, leading seven hundred Constellation cultivators from Three Realms Island, had been waiting for days. The moment the portal opened, he abruptly opened his eyes and roared, "The time has come! Today is the day for Three Realms Island to make its name. Whether we can establish ourselves in the Myriad Forms Sea from now on depends solely on today's battle! My Lords, follow me into battle! We will not stop until Baiyue is shattered!"

The cultivators of Baiyue had been entrenched on Baiyue Island for four hundred years. As a high-grade spirit island, it was quite renowned throughout the Myriad Forms Sea. Thus, when news of the attack spread, countless cultivators from all directions rushed to the area, eager to witness the events. This included not only Constellation cultivators but also many Grand Moon cultivators from various spirit islands, who personally set out.

The conflict over the high-grade spirit island was beginning, and Ghost was naturally unwilling to participate. She was perfectly content cultivating with Bailu at the Imperial Snail Palace; why would she want to get involved in such troublesome affairs?

"We will not stop until Baiyue is shattered!" the seven hundred Constellation cultivators roared in unison. The void before them twisted, transforming into a portal.

After being physically coerced, she became compliant.

Many people were trying to determine which force was attacking Baiyue Island, as a sudden, explosive battle of this kind had never been witnessed before. Previously, lower-grade spirit island conflicts always showed some prior indications before a major battle, with minor skirmishes or large-scale engagements between the two forces escalating until the conflict expanded, eventually triggering the decisive spirit island war.

"Are you afraid of me?" Ghost, like a cat with its fur bristling, leaped up and shrieked, "How long has he been a Grand Moon cultivator? Let him come find me, and see if I don't beat him up!"

This time, however, not even a whisper of a rumor had spread beforehand. A high-grade spirit island, established for four hundred years, was suddenly attacked — this was what surprised and confused many Grand Moon cultivators. For many Grand Moon cultivators who had been stationed in the Myriad Forms Sea for years, they had some understanding of Baiyue Island's foundation. Among all high-grade spirit islands, Baiyue was not the weakest, but certainly not the strongest. Its four hundred years of operation had made its island protection formation incredibly sturdy, making it almost impossible for any single force to forcibly conquer it. Baiyue's move against Three Realms Island signaled a declaration of undying enmity!

Ghost suddenly felt a little guilty but still stubbornly retorted, "I'll go back to the Imperial Snail Palace right now, let's see how he'll find me then!"

Ghost's eye twitched. Considering the consequences of hiding back in the Imperial Snail Palace now, she ultimately didn't dare leave. With an unwilling expression, she took out the Azure Conch and lightly placed it in Old Tang's hand. "Here, take it, take it! How petty! I only wanted to play with it for a few days. He worries too much about me; there's absolutely no trust. What a waste that I've known him for so many years!"

No one could have imagined that Three Realms Island would launch an attack on Baiyue Island from that particular location. After all, that place was not close to Baiyue Island, and concealing a large force there would be impossible; Baiyue Island would quickly react once a significant number of cultivators appeared. Yet, thanks to the convenience provided by the Azure Conch, Three Realms Island accomplished the impossible.

"We came from a remote star system like Jade Snail, where there wasn't even a single Sun-tier cultivator. We yearned for the vastness of the starry sky. Now, having finally made our way out and arrived in this prosperous place, and by chance occupying a spirit island, how could we allow others to plunder it and drive us away?" Old Tang stared at Ghost expressionlessly. "Give it to me!"

As for He Baichuan and the other seven hundred Constellation cultivators, they had been sent early to the Merfolk territory via a portal opened with the Azure Conch, where they assembled in front of the Celestial Snail Hall, awaiting orders. Meanwhile, inside Baiyue Island, seven array foundations were destroyed, causing significant instability to the island's protective formation. This major disturbance, further disseminated by certain interested parties, quickly spread the news.

Old Tang said, "Guess what, is the Merfolk tribe closer to him or to me? Even if you hide back in the Imperial Snail Palace, you'll still be caught and beaten."

Although there were ghost cultivators on Three Realms Island, they were all merely at the Constellation stage. As this location was not far from Baiyue Island, Three Realms cultivators attempting to hide there would be at risk. Therefore, when the Moon-tier cultivator first devised the plan against Baiyue Island, he had already summoned Ghost back.

Defending the island was for self-preservation; counterattacking was to establish a foothold. They aimed to gain a firm position in the intricate Myriad Forms Sea, as only then would their star system secure a broader future. Previously, the Constellation cultivators had never even met anyone from Baiyue Island, let alone harbored personal grudges. However, ever since the Grand Moon cultivators from Baiyue Island launched their sneak attack on Old Tang and intercepted Yi Xiao'e and He Baichuan, the animosity between the two islands was sealed. According to their pre-arranged deployment, Tiger Shark battleships were launched one after another, and interconnected array plates were activated, forming formidable battle formations. Under He Baichuan's leadership, they aggressively charged towards Baiyue Island.

The Grand Moon cultivators who observed the battle primarily focused on the performance and strategies of both the attacking and defending forces. They used such conflicts to reflect on their own deficiencies: if found, they would rectify them; if not, their insights would be further affirmed. Just as the Grand Moon cultivators on the attacking side revealed their identities, and seven hundred cultivators, led by three Grand Moon cultivators, simultaneously destroyed three array foundations on Baiyue Island, a figure that had been lurking and hidden for days emerged on a desolate island not far from Baiyue Island. Ghost blinked. "What?"

That figure, with a prominent front and back, was none other than Ghost, who had been cultivating in the Imperial Snail Palace.

Neither of them, both being Spirit Island Lords, were qualified to directly participate in such battles, so they could only observe from afar.