Chapter 2374: Wang Xiao Makes a Meritorious Contribution

Qingyu Island is one of the important strongholds controlled by the Golden Roc Clan. Many Profound Crane Divine Wood trees are cultivated on the island. Profound Crane Divine Wood that is over a thousand years old is the primary material for crafting flying spirit boats and is highly favored by artificers.

Additionally, Profound Crane Divine Wood can be used to set up powerful wind-attribute formations.

The Golden Roc Clan trades high-grade Profound Crane Divine Wood with other factions to acquire necessary cultivation resources. Every millennium or so, the Golden Roc Clan must present a tribute of high-grade Profound Crane Divine Wood to the Fire Essence Clan.

The Golden Roc Clan has stationed three Void Refinement cultivators on Qingyu Island and established four sixth-tier formations there.

Thousands of islands within a five-million-li radius are under Qingyu Island's jurisdiction, with Qingyu Island at the center. Profound Eagle Island is one such island, and it also cultivates a considerable amount of Profound Crane Divine Wood.

Yu Shi'yi, who has cultivated for over three thousand years, is currently at the late Spirit Transformation stage and is responsible for garrisoning Profound Eagle Island. Three other Spirit Transformation cultivators are also stationed on the island.

Following the Golden Roc Clan's attack on the human race, Profound Eagle Island significantly bolstered its defenses to guard against human sneak attacks.

In a secret chamber, Yu Shi'yi sat cross-legged on a green meditation mat, his eyes tightly closed, his body enveloped in a layer of green light.

The secret chamber suddenly shook violently, as if an earthquake had struck.

Yu Shi'yi opened his eyes, his brows tightly furrowed.

He took out a shimmering green spell disk and inserted a magic spell into it. A panicked female voice suddenly rang out: "Fellow Daoist Yu, something terrible has happened! The human cultivators are attacking."

Yu Shi'yi's expression darkened, and he quickly rushed out.

A pale green light barrier enveloped the entire Profound Eagle Island. Dense magical spells struck the barrier, while a massive thundercloud hung high in the sky. Lightning flashed and thunder roared as thick bolts of lightning continuously struck Profound Eagle Island.

Wang Mengbin, Wang Yingjie, Bai Yuqi, and Liu Hongxue stood high in the sky, their faces etched with killing intent.

Fifty Nascent Soul stage clansmen controlled fourth-tier puppet beasts, attacking Profound Eagle Island and assisting from the side.

Thick blue waves surged skyward, striking the green light barrier one after another and emitting dull thudding sounds like popping beans.

Wang Mengbin formed a hand seal, and amidst bursts of ear-piercing thunder, thick bolts of silver lightning tore through the sky, striking the green light barrier one after another.

Liu Hongxue held a banner shimmering with fluctuating red light. After its surface flared brightly, it emitted a beam of red light that transformed into a massive crimson fire cloud. As the crimson fire cloud violently churned and surged, enormous fireballs rained down one after another.

Wang Yingjie and Bai Yuqi each controlled a fifth-tier puppet beast to attack the green light barrier. Continuous booming sounds erupted as multicolored spiritual light engulfed nearly half of the green light barrier.

Two men and one woman flew over; all were at the Spirit Transformation stage. The one with the highest cultivation was a tall, slender old man in a golden robe, at the mid Spirit Transformation stage.

"What's going on? Where's the warning formation? You only noticed the enemies when they were already at our doorstep?" Yu Shi'yi said with a frown. The Golden Roc Clan had managed Qingyu Island for many years, yet they only discovered the enemies when they were already at their doorstep.

"The warning formation didn't react," the golden-robed old man explained. "It must be that a fifth-tier formation master broke it."

"Quickly request reinforcements from Qingyu Island," Yu Shi'yi ordered, "and tell them we are under attack by powerful enemies."

"We reported it immediately," the golden-robed old man replied, "dozens of islands have been attacked. Qingyu Island probably won't be able to send many people over." The golden-robed old man's expression was grave. In this situation, they could only face the battle, as the breaking of the formation was only a matter of time.

"First, activate the formation to deal with them," Yu Shi'yi ordered, "kill as many human cultivators as possible while we wait for reinforcements." He took out a shimmering green formation disk and inserted several magic spells into it. Fierce gusts of wind suddenly whipped across the sea, and streaks of misty green tornadoes abruptly appeared, sweeping towards Wang Mengbin and the others.

Simultaneously, Yu Shi'yi commanded his subordinates to attack Wang Mengbin and the others, either by unleashing high-tier wind-attribute spells or by controlling their treasures.

For a moment, various magical lights illuminated the high sky, resembling a spectacular fireworks display.

Qingyu Island, Council Hall.

Two men and one woman sat at the front. The one in charge was a striking young woman in a red dress, with a high nose and long ears, clad in a thin red gauze dress.

Xiao Yan, at the mid Void Refinement stage, had a true form of a sixth-tier Golden-Eyed Fiery Owl. The other two men, both at the early Void Refinement stage, had quite similar facial features.

Over thirty Spirit Transformation cultivators sat on either side, their expressions tense.

"Thirty-two islands have been attacked by human cultivators," Xiao Yan said with a frown. "They are led by cultivators from Zhenhai Palace, and many islands are requesting reinforcements. No Void Refinement cultivators have appeared yet, which suggests the human Void Refinement cultivators are waiting for us to commit our forces to support. Once we make our move, they will immediately attack Qingyu Island." Now that the human cultivators were counterattacking, the Golden Roc Clan was under immense pressure. With the human forces pressing heavily, it wouldn't be easy to extricate themselves.

"Send people to request reinforcements, Senior Xiao," suggested a short, stout old man in a golden robe. The Golden Roc Clan had led the attack against the human race, drawing experts from various islands to confront them. With their current strength, they absolutely could not resist.

"Other islands have also been attacked, and they are looking to us for support!" Xiao Yan commanded. "Reinforcements are out of the question. Issue an order to use the formations to kill as many human cultivators as possible. If they cannot hold, then retreat to Qingyu Island and strengthen its defensive capabilities." The human race was in full counterattack, so not many reinforcements would be sent. They could only rely on themselves, consolidate forces, and strengthen defenses.

The golden-robed old man took out a shimmering golden spell disk from his robe and inserted a magic spell into it. He said with a frown, "This is bad! Seventeen islands have been breached, and eight Spirit Transformation cultivators have fallen. The Wang family's puppet beasts are too difficult to deal with. Some routed soldiers are currently outside Qingyu Island; a junior named Xiao Mie'xian claims to have important news to report."

"Xiao Mie'xian? Have any of you heard of him?" Xiao Yan pressed.

"Never heard of him," the golden-robed old man explained, "but he is indeed a transformed demonic bird, currently at the late Spirit Transformation stage." The golden-robed old man explained that while demonic aura could be faked, transforming into a demonic bird was difficult to achieve. He added that a mere late Spirit Transformation cultivator couldn't cause significant trouble.

"Bring them in, arrange lodging for them, and immediately bring Xiao Mie'xian to the Council Hall," Xiao Yan commanded. She was unfazed. Even a Void Refinement stage cultivator wouldn't be feared, let alone a mere late Spirit Transformation cultivator. The island was fortified with four sets of sixth-tier formations and defended by three Void Refinement cultivators. A single late Spirit Transformation cultivator couldn't possibly cause significant trouble.

"Yes, Senior Xiao," the golden-robed old man readily agreed and rose to leave.

Outside Qingyu Island, hundreds of people gathered. Most were half-demons, with cultivations ranging from Core Formation to Spirit Transformation, and all bore injuries.

Wang Xiao's body was covered in fresh blood, his face pale, appearing severely drained of vital energy.

The green light barrier rippled, revealing a several-zhang-wide opening. A golden-robed old man flew out and instructed, "All of you, come in with me! Xiao Mie'xian, follow me."

Wang Xiao and the others acknowledged, then followed the golden-robed old man into Qingyu Island.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, what exactly is this important news you wish to report to Senior Xiao?" the golden-robed old man casually asked.

"By order of my master, I am here to take your life," Wang Xiao said. As he spoke, his right hand transformed into a shimmering golden giant bird claw, striking directly at the golden-robed old man's chest.

A golden light flared on the golden-robed old man's body, protecting his entire body and blocking the giant bird claw. The old man flew backward, spitting out a large mouthful of blood.

Wang Xiao raised both hands simultaneously, and a shimmering red orb and a shimmering blue orb shot out, flying towards two mountain peaks.

After deafening roars, the two orbs exploded, transforming into a massive blue sun and a massive crimson sun that engulfed an area of several hundred li.

Simultaneously, Wang Xiao conjured three shimmering cloth bags. He inserted a magic spell into each, and a blue light and two golden lights flew out, revealing a massive blue turtle, a giant ape covered in golden mane, and a massive Golden Thunder Eagle.

These two sixth-tier spirit beasts and one sixth-tier spirit bird immediately cast spells to attack the buildings as soon as they appeared.

Wang Changsheng had sent people to attack the outer islands, while Wang Xiao impersonated routed soldiers to infiltrate Qingyu Island. Wang Xiao used the Heavy Water Thunder Orb and the Blazing Flame Spirit-Extinguishing Orb to destroy the locations of the formations, coordinating with Wang Changsheng and the others in attacking the island.

"You're asking for death!"

A cold female voice suddenly rang out. No sooner had the words fallen than a shimmering red giant bird claw materialized out of thin air, striking towards Wang Xiao's crown.