Chapter 1309: Aftermath

Zhang Wuchen, Lin Yuzong, Zhao Meier, Fairy Ziyue, and Wang Qingshan had to join forces to kill True Monarch Huanglong. There was no other way; his Natal Dharma Treasure, the Xuanhuang Mirror, was too powerful, capable of petrifying cultivators, spirit beasts, puppet beasts, and even dharma treasures.

Their success in eliminating True Monarch Huanglong was largely due to the combined efforts of the Wang family members and, crucially, the Heavenly Sea Mirror artifact set obtained from the Zhenhai Sect. The Heavenly Sea Mirror could stack attacks, allowing Wang Qingqi and four others to injure True Monarch Huanglong.

As soon as True Monarch Huanglong died, the spiritual light of the Xuanhuang Mirror dimmed and it plummeted towards the ground. The Yellow Dragon Seal also rapidly shrunk and fell.

Zhang Wuchen reached out with one hand into the void, and the Yellow Dragon Seal quickly flew towards her.

Lin Yuzong also reached into the void towards the Xuanhuang Mirror, intending to collect this valuable treasure.

They had initially planned to intervene only at a critical moment. However, Zhang Wuchen was completely shaken by Wang Xiansheng's self-detonation and reacted a beat too slowly.

Back then, when she led an assault on the Zhenhai Sect's main altar, several elders of the Zhenhai Sect were severely injured. They preferred to perish with the Sun and Moon Palace cultivators rather than escape, buying time for Nangong Miao.

Just then, the Xuanhuang Mirror was drawn by a powerful force, flying towards Wang Qingshan and landing in his hand.

Wang Qingshan's expression remained calm. He had realized that Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong had arrived much earlier, merely hiding in the shadows, waiting to reap the benefits. Given their assistance in killing True Monarch Huanglong, he had no issue letting Zhang Wuchen have the Yellow Dragon Seal. However, the Xuanhuang Mirror could not be given to Lin Yuzong.

This was a matter of principle. Even though the Zhang and Wang families were in-laws, and Fairy Ziyue was severely injured, who knew if Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong harbored other intentions? Giving up the treasures to them would only embolden their covetousness.

Lin Yuzong frowned, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes. True Monarch Huanglong's formidable reputation was largely due to the Xuanhuang Mirror; as for the Yellow Dragon Seal, True Monarch Huanglong rarely displayed it.

Madam Jindie and Liu Haodong also reacted, terrified, and quickly transformed into two streaks of light, fleeing in different directions.

The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple had not yet appeared, and Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong had suddenly emerged. With True Monarch Huanglong dead, they naturally had no desire to remain on Azure Lotus Island.

"Chase them, don't let them escape."

A fierce glint flashed in Zhang Wuchen's eyes as she pursued Madam Jindie.

She wasn't considering the Wang family's interests, but rather that Fairy Ziyue had used the Violet Moon Profound Light spiritual technique. To be safe, they had to kill the attacking Nascent Soul cultivators to prevent the news from leaking.

Lin Yuzong furrowed his brow slightly and chased after Liu Haodong.

Wang Qingshan did not pursue them. After all, he had just formed his Nascent Soul and it was not advisable for him to engage in frequent battles. His immediate priority was to treat the injured and repair the grand formation to prevent the enemy from exploiting any vulnerabilities.

Zhao Meier transformed into a green light and flew back into the Myriad Ghost Token. The Myriad Ghost Token hovered once before landing in Ye Haitang's hand.

"Patriarch, the aftermath is in your hands."

Wang Qingshan instructed Wang Mengfen, then leapt and flew towards where Fairy Ziyue had fallen.

Fairy Ziyue had crashed through an azure pavilion and was lying in a large crater, heavily wounded, bleeding profusely, and extremely weak.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, are you alright?"

Wang Qingshan stood outside the azure pavilion and called out loudly.

Fairy Ziyue struggled to climb out of the crater, took out an azure robe to cover her exposed skin, and walked out.

"My life is not in danger, but your clansmen have suffered heavy casualties."

Fairy Ziyue said weakly. Wang Changsheng had entrusted the safety of his entire clan to her, and she had done her utmost to protect the Wang family cultivators.

Had Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong not appeared, True Monarch Huanglong would likely have killed her already.

"Thank you, Senior Lin. I will send people to help you gather healing elixirs. Without your help, the losses would have been far greater."

Wang Qingshan bowed in gratitude.

Without Fairy Ziyue's intervention, the Wang family would likely have faced another catastrophe.

"This is what I should do. Fellow Daoist Wang entrusted your family's safety to me, and I promised him I would protect you all. Naturally, I must fulfill that promise. I'll go heal now. Unless it's something important, please don't disturb my recovery."

After saying this, Fairy Ziyue transformed into a violet light and flew towards Azure Lotus Peak.

"Squeak!"

A large area of yellow light emerged from a giant crater over a hundred zhang wide, and the Twin-Eyed Rat crawled out. More than half of its body was stained with blood, indicating significant injury. Fortunately, its innate divine ability was defense, making it quite resilient.

The Twin-Eyed Rat curled into a ball, transforming into a palm-sized yellow sphere, and rolled towards Azure Lotus Mountain.

The Thunder Phoenix flapped its wings and took flight. Its speed was relatively slow, its left wing slightly bent and stained with blood, clearly indicating severe injury. It soared high and flew towards the Thunder Apricot Spirit Fruit Tree.

Wang Qingqi and the others slumped to the ground, all exhaling a long sigh of relief.

They were all injured, but fortunately, their lives were not in danger.

In this battle, hundreds of Wang family cultivators died, including two Core Formation cultivators.

On Golden Lotus Island, Guan Dongren floated in mid-air, enveloped by layers of water curtains.

Guan Dongren's face was pale, appearing as if he had overexerted his magic power.

He took a deep breath, his abdomen swelling. The short saber in his hand flared with red light as he slashed at the void. A piercing saber hum resounded, and hundreds of red saber blades, each over a hundred zhang long, flew out, striking the blue water curtain.

After an earth-shattering roar, the water curtain vanished.

True Monarch Yanshui was nowhere to be found, having clearly escaped. Wang Qingqing had also quelled the unrest in the market city.

Guan Dongren flew back to the market city, activated the grand formation, and teleported back to Azure Lotus Island.

Huanglong Island, a certain secret chamber.

Huang Yuxu sat cross-legged, with two Natal Soul Lamps in front of him.

The two Natal Soul Lamps suddenly extinguished. Huang Yuxu's eyes snapped open, revealing a look of terror.

"How is this possible!"

Huang Yuxu was dumbfounded. He knew very well that True Monarch Huanglong had spent decades inviting four Nascent Soul cultivators, making a total of six Nascent Soul cultivators besieging Azure Lotus Island.

True Monarch Huanglong, who had the highest cultivation, wasn't even a match for the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple?

He dared not delay, put away his Natal Soul Lamps, and walked out.

With True Monarch Huanglong and Jinyu both dead, there was little point in him remaining on Huanglong Island. According to the escape plan he had discussed with True Monarch Huanglong, he would find a place to hide, diligently cultivate, and make a comeback.

Six Nascent Soul cultivators had besieged Azure Lotus Island, yet True Monarch Huanglong and Jinyu couldn't escape. The Azure Lotus Immortal Couple's strength was simply too formidable. Without powerful strength, Huang Yuxu dared not show his face.

A month later, astonishing news rapidly spread throughout the Coral Sea Region: the three Nascent Soul cultivators of Huanglong Island were missing. With the main pillar gone, the high-ranking cultivators of Huanglong Island scattered in all directions.

Huanglong Island as a power no longer existed, but its territory remained. To seize control of Huanglong Island's territory, various factions, including the Cold Flame Sect, clashed fiercely, causing the situation in the Coral Sea Region to become tense.