Chapter 2778: Solution Method

When the blade light erupted, blood rained down, and several attacking enemies were reduced to mangled corpses, finally resolving Chu Li's crisis.

Lu Ye's gaze swept past him, fixing on a handsome Feather Race member. This was likely the one who had injured Chu Li, and he had also blocked the remaining force of Lu Ye's previous strike; otherwise, the achieved results would have been even greater.

The opponent held a massive, hammer-shaped Dao weapon, exuding an extraordinary aura. Multi-colored light flowed over the copper hammer, showcasing its unique quality.

He clearly hadn't expected Lu Ye to be so powerful. The moment the blade and hammer clashed, he violently shook his Dao weapon, attempting to force Lu Ye back.

The power of Chronos had already spread, and the Feather Race member's cruel gaze instantly blurred.

Having just regained his footing, Chu Li unleashed a fierce blow, catching the opponent off guard. He shattered the enemy's protective Dao power and landed a heavy strike on their chest.

However, despite taking the opponent by surprise, this unexpected blow failed to deliver a decisive finish.

"A treasure armor!" Chu Li exclaimed in a low voice.

The Feather Race member was definitely wearing a treasure armor of extraordinary quality. Otherwise, Chu Li's strike, even if it didn't kill, would have severely wounded the opponent. But due to the armor's protection, the enemy withstood the blow completely unharmed.

The blur in the Feather Race member's eyes had dissipated, indicating he had broken free from the influence of Chronos's power. A strong warning flared in his heart, and with a flap of his wings, he prepared to retreat.

At that moment, a flash of blade light accurately pierced forth from behind Chu Li.

The Feather Race member's body suddenly stiffened, his massive wings spread out, trembling violently and convulsing. The Mountain-Shattering Blade had pierced through his eye socket, emerging from the back of his head. Ferocious Dao power erupted, completely destroying his brain.

Undeniably, this young Feather Race member was incredibly strong, no less powerful than Chu Li. Yet, even such a formidable expert was slain in a single encounter, thanks to the combined efforts of Chu Li and Lu Ye.

The Feather Race members who had charged in from all directions froze, their eyes filled with panic and unease, as if something utterly terrifying had occurred.

"A Spirit Treasure!" Chu Li exclaimed, snatching the Dao weapon from the young Feather Race member's hand, his eyebrows rising in surprise.

Lu Ye, too, conveniently collected the young Feather Race member's corpse into his Spatial Bloom realm.

Lu Ye had already realized the Dao weapon in the young Feather Race member's hand was a Spirit Treasure the moment his Mountain-Shattering Blade clashed with it. Given the inherent sharpness of the Mountain-Shattering Blade and the added power of his own Sharpness Dao intent, an ordinary Dao weapon simply couldn't have withstood such a terrifying strike.

Only a Spirit Treasure could have blocked it.

Lu Ye estimated that this young Feather Race member possessed more than one Spirit Treasure; the treasure armor he wore was very likely also a Spirit Treasure.

And his storage ring.

With two Spirit Treasures on one person, this young Feather Race member seemed to have an extraordinary background.

As if to confirm his suspicions, almost the very moment he and Chu Li divided the spoils, a sorrowful cry of "No!" echoed from the churning sea of blood.

Following this cry, the Feather Race cultivators who had charged in from all sides seemed to go mad, abandoning their opponents and collectively rushing towards Lu Ye and Chu Li, as if they harbored an unquenchable hatred for the two.

Furthermore, a large number of enemy cultivators surged into the sea of blood through the formation's breach.

In an instant, the defensive line here became precarious.

Lu Ye and Chu Li moved crisscrossingly, meeting the charging Feather Race cultivators. Blade light and sword shadows raged, and lives continuously withered.

However, this only offered some temporary relief to the current situation.

As before, if a way wasn't found to seal the breach in the defensive line, the battle would never end.

Moreover, both Lu Ye and Chu Li could clearly sense a potent malevolence from within the sea of blood, distantly locked onto them.

The two instantly understood that the young Feather Race member they had just killed together must have held a very high position among the Feather Race, very likely the offspring of a high-ranking Feather Race official. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been entitled to two Spirit Treasures.

Amidst the fierce battle, both enemy and allied forces were deploying troops, seemingly intent on fighting a decisive battle at this section of the defensive breach.

Blood flowed like rivers, and corpses piled up like mountains. In a short period, thousands of cultivators from both sides had fallen at this defensive line.

The enemy's losses were undoubtedly greater, but their offensive showed no signs of weakening; instead, it grew even more frenzied.

Fortunately, the breach in the grand formation was continuously being sealed and repaired. After half an hour of intense fighting, the battle finally ceased temporarily as the breach was fully restored.

Lu Ye raised his blade and looked around. As far as his eyes could see, there were corpses everywhere, both enemy and human. The water along the coastline had almost turned into a river of blood.

There was no time for rest. Lu Ye and Chu Li returned to their original defensive positions. Due to the enemy constantly targeting adjacent lines, their area hadn't faced much pressure for a while. However, as the neighboring defenses stabilized, their section began to receive focused attention.

Time passed.

Then, at a certain moment, the boiling river of blood that enveloped Changyun Island suddenly calmed, and all traces of the enemy vanished completely.

The sudden tranquility left all the human cultivators, who had fought tirelessly, bewildered. It was only after a significant pause that a cheer suddenly erupted from a certain defensive line.

This cheer seemed incredibly contagious, spreading like wildfire. Within moments, the entire Changyun Island was filled with joyous shouts and excitement.

They had successfully repelled the enemy's first wave of attack!

Although it had been a lengthy and costly battle, they had ultimately held their ground.

This implied that the enemy's losses were even greater, forcing them to temporarily halt their assault. This was undoubtedly a great victory. While the enemy would launch another attack, the fiercest initial wave had been repelled, suggesting that subsequent battles might be less intense.

This sparked a flame of hope in the hearts of many humans.

However, Lu Ye observed Chu Li's expression and saw no sign of his worries easing, immediately realizing that things were not so simple.

After the great battle came a period of recuperation.

Several days passed in a flash. There were no signs of a second enemy offensive. As Lu Ye was inscribing Dao patterns in his personal small world, Chu Li's voice suddenly reached his ears: "Lu Ye, follow me!"

Lu Ye opened his eyes and saw Chu Li waving him over before turning and darting towards the island's interior.

Lu Ye quickly followed.

Moments later, they strode into the City Lord's Mansion.

They saw many cultivators gathered there, almost all of them wounded, and the hall was permeated with the scent of blood.

These individuals were undoubtedly familiar with Chu Li, and they all greeted him.

Chu Li nodded, walked directly forward, cupped his fists, and said, "Greetings, Island Master!"

Chang Yun nodded slightly.

Chu Li asked, "May I ask, Island Master, what important matter requires your summons?"

Chang Yun sighed and slowly began, "You all must have witnessed the situation of the war. Currently, there's some optimism on the island, with people believing that since we withstood the first wave of attacks, we can also withstand the second and third waves. However, I'm sure you all know the true circumstances."

The group of cultivators remained silent.

"My Changyun Island has stood on the Cage Sea for thousands of years, becoming a thorn in the side of numerous foreign races. This time, they are determined to eradicate our island. They underestimated our reserves, and their first offensive was thwarted. Now, they are deploying troops, so the second wave of attacks will be even fiercer than the first!"

"Then let's fight them to the death!"

"Exactly. Even if I die, I'll take a few of them down with me. I'll never give them a chance to capture me alive."

"Hahaha, five hundred years ago, I cultivated a self-destruction technique. It's a shame I never got to use it until now. This might be a good opportunity."

Amidst the clamor of voices, Chang Yun raised a hand to gesture for quiet, bringing silence to the hall.

"I understand all of your determination and courage," Chang Yun said, "but the current situation is not without a solution."

Everyone's eyes lit up at his words, and they all said, "Please instruct us, Island Master!"

Chang Yun said, "The main forces attacking our island this time are the Feather Race and the Blood Race, with the Blood Race playing a supporting role. The one leading the war efforts is the Feather Race Great Elder, Fei Heng. I presume you have all heard of his esteemed name."

Everyone's expressions grew solemn, clearly not unfamiliar with this Feather Race Great Elder. Only Lu Ye's eyes remained clear.

Chu Li mused, "Island Master, do you mean we should target this Feather Race Great Elder?"

Chang Yun shook his head. "Fei Heng is incredibly powerful, even slightly stronger than I am. Moreover, he is currently within the sea of blood, his movements elusive. Targeting him would not be a wise move."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a map instantly appeared before everyone's eyes. "Please take a look, everyone."

Lu Ye looked up and saw many islands marked on the map, including Changyun Island. Most island markers had nothing special about them, but Changyun Island and another unnamed small island were depicted in different colors.

Chang Yun said proudly, "Since I knew our island would be a primary target, how could I not have made preparations? Hundreds of years ago, I commissioned the creation of a secret spatial formation that can directly transport us from this island to that small island."

Chu Li raised an eyebrow. "Island Master, how many people can this formation transport simultaneously?"

"Twenty!" Chang Yun replied.

Lu Ye turned his head to look and noticed that there were exactly twenty human cultivators present.

"Island Master, do you mean..." Chu Li looked at Chang Yun with some confusion. A formation that could only transport twenty people was clearly not intended for escape; that would be meaningless.

Chang Yun then pointed a finger at the map. "I have confirmed information that in two hours, Fei Heng, the Feather Race Great Elder's Dao partner, will pass through this area on her way to Changyun Island to rendezvous with him!"

Everyone's eyes immediately lit up. They finally understood Chang Yun's cunning plan.

Chu Li, still cautious, asked, "Island Master, what is the nature of Fei Heng's relationship with his Dao partner?"

Chang Yun replied, "You needn't worry about that. Fei Heng's Dao partner holds a very high status within the Feather Race. He rose to his current high position precisely by relying on her, so he absolutely cannot afford to ignore her. As long as you can capture his Dao partner, our island will have a hope of survival!"

"What is the strength of his Dao partner?" Chu Li inquired further.

Chang Yun glanced at him. "She should be comparable to Commander Chu."

Chu Li nodded slightly. If that was the case, she could be handled.