Chapter 2382: Pursuing Jin Shuo

The azure light barrier twisted and deformed, and Sky Roc Island shook violently, as if struck by an earthquake. More than ten tiny cracks appeared on the formation disc in Jin Ao's hand, and he turned pale with fright. True Monarch Taiyang and the others intensified their attacks, causing Sky Roc Island to shake even more violently, and more cracks appeared on Jin Ao's formation disc.

"Man and Blade as One!"

A cold, ruthless male voice suddenly rang out, and a massive, misty azure blade shot forth, striking the azure light barrier. The massive blade was like the final straw that broke the camel's back; the azure light barrier instantly shattered. The formation disc in Jin Ao's hand shattered concurrently, and the human cultivators charged in. With their protective clan formation broken, Jin Ao had no choice but to lead his clansmen to confront the enemy.

Wang Changsheng was panting, his face pale, his legs weak, and his expression filled with shock. He had struck three times in total. The first strike wasn't at full power, but the subsequent two consumed ninety percent of his magic power, with astonishing results. He was certain that the Nine-Python Drum was a high-grade Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure, crafted from extraordinary materials. With his Mid-Void Refinement cultivation, he could only barely wield it. If this treasure hadn't been damaged, its power would likely be even greater.

"The Nine-Dragon Drum and the Nine-Python Drum couldn't have been forged by the same person, could they? Otherwise, why would their functions be so similar?" A bold idea emerged in Wang Changsheng's mind: since the artifact spirit could send them here, she should also be able to reach the Xuanyang Realm. As far as he knew, True Monarch Taiyang was not skilled in artifact forging, and this treasure was clearly damaged, suggesting True Monarch Taiyang acquired it by chance.

By this time, True Monarch Taiyang and the others had already charged towards Sky Roc Island. Liu Yumei tossed Wang Changsheng a blue porcelain bottle and said, "Junior Brother Wang, take this Nine Revolutions Reversion Pill to restore your magic power. Junior Sister Wang will guard you." After saying this, Liu Yumei also went to engage the Golden Roc clan.

Wang Changsheng released his Kylin Turtle, and he and Wang Ruyan stood on its back. From the blue porcelain bottle, Wang Changsheng poured out a light blue pill with nine golden spots on its surface. The pill was given by Liu Yumei, and Wang Changsheng swallowed it without any hesitation. The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth. Wang Changsheng could clearly feel his magic power rapidly recovering, and his pale face slowly regained its color.

After a deafening roar, a colossal golden sun appeared on Sky Roc Island, standing out prominently. A streak of azure light flew out from Sky Roc Island, speeding towards the distant horizon. Over a dozen streaks of light immediately pursued it, suggesting the azure streak belonged to an important figure.

Liu Qingfeng's voice rang in Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's ears: "Nephew Wang, Niece Wang, quickly pursue! Don't let Jin Shuo escape. He is the young clan leader of the Golden Roc clan. It would be best to capture him alive, or even better, kill him. This would be a great achievement."

"Jin Shuo!" A cold light flashed in Wang Changsheng's eyes. He had previously soul-searched a Soul Transformation cultivator of the Golden Roc clan and learned that Jiao Mingzhu was Jin Shuo's Dao companion, and that she had already advanced to the Void Refinement stage. If Jin Shuo escaped, he would likely take Jiao Mingzhu with him. The Golden Roc clan had dispatched six Void Refinement cultivators to deal with the Wang family in this clan war specifically because of Jiao Mingzhu's suggestion. If Jiao Mingzhu were allowed to escape, she would undoubtedly become a grave threat.

Wang Changsheng ordered the Kylin Turtle. The turtle's body glowed with dazzling blue light as it dove into the sea. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, enveloped in a blue light, were carried forward by the Kylin Turtle underwater at an exceptionally fast speed. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's bodies glowed with dazzling blue light as they activated a secret technique, combining their divine senses and focusing them through Wang Changsheng to track Jin Shuo's whereabouts.

"Found him, northwest direction, quickly pursue!" With a soft command from Wang Changsheng, the Kylin Turtle's escape speed greatly increased as it moved northwest.

On Sky Roc Island, Liu Qingfeng activated his Dharma Idol to confront Yan Chen, sending dense azure blade energy directly towards him. True Monarch Taiyang wielded a red-glowing banner, unleashing raging flames across the sky to attack Peng Zhai. Bai Ruohan and Li Qingyue joined forces to deal with Jin Ao, a massive roc phantom appearing around him.

Jin Ao's expression was grim. They were likely facing a grim fate today; he only hoped Jin Shuo could escape this calamity. If not for this clan war, Jin Shuo would have had a high chance of becoming the Golden Roc clan's third Integration stage cultivator. With multiple Void Refinement cultivators protecting him, coupled with Jin Shuo's own strength, he should be able to retreat safely.

Billions of miles away, a streak of azure light swiftly streaked across the sky. The azure light was, in fact, a thousand-zhang-large azure roc, carrying Jin Shuo and five other Void Refinement cultivators on its back. The Golden Roc clan excelled in wind-element divine abilities; if they focused solely on fleeing, it would indeed be very difficult for human cultivators to catch them. Jin Shuo's expression was grim, devoid of his usual vibrancy. As the young clan leader of the Golden Roc clan, he had been pampered since childhood, never had to worry about cultivation resources, and was protected by experts wherever he went. Who would dare oppose him? This clan war had completely overturned his worldview. In the face of a clan war, the Golden Roc clan was merely a minor clan, required to obey the commands of the Fiery Spirit clan's Integration stage cultivators. The Golden Roc clan, which he was so proud of, was nothing more than a pawn in the hands of a major clan.

Four streaks of light appeared ahead, flying towards them. The azure roc stopped, and the expressions of Jin Shuo and the five others tensed. Not long after, the four streaks of light stopped, led by Yang Xuemei. Yang Xuemei and her group were attacking Golden Owl Island, but upon receiving a message from other Void Refinement cultivators, they immediately detoured to intercept Jin Shuo.

"Young Master, we will hold them off; you must leave quickly!" A short, stout old man in a golden robe flew out with two Void Refinement cultivators to confront Yang Xuemei and her three companions. The azure roc flapped its wings fiercely, soaring to the right at an exceptionally fast escape speed. Just as Yang Xuemei and her two companions were about to intercept, the golden-robed old man and his two companions had already activated their Dharma Idols to attack them. Sudden gusts of fierce wind swept across the sea surface, changing the color of the sky and earth. The seawater churned violently, stirring up numerous water spouts that headed directly towards Yang Xuemei and her three companions. Yang Xuemei's expression darkened, and she quickly activated her treasure to resist. Roaring sounds continued, and energy waves surged like tides. The azure roc had already vanished into the horizon.

Three billion miles away, over an endless expanse of sea, the sky was gray, dark clouds hung heavy, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled, with thick bolts of lightning occasionally tearing through the sky. A streak of azure light appeared in the distant sky, rapidly flying towards them. The azure light was indeed a colossal azure roc, carrying Jin Shuo, Jiao Mingzhu, and a graceful young woman in a green dress on its back.

"At such a long distance, they shouldn't be able to catch up." Jin Shuo breathed a sigh of relief.

"No, it's not safe enough here. Keep moving." The azure roc spoke in human words, its tone somewhat weak. With a flash of azure light, the azure roc transformed into a tall, slender old man in an azure robe. His face was slightly pale; he was clearly a late-Void Refinement cultivator, and there were some wounds on his body, indicating he was injured. He had led Jin Shuo out of the encirclement, sustaining minor injuries during their escape after encountering multiple interceptions by human cultivators. Among the four of them, Jin Shuo and the young woman in the green dress were Mid-Void Refinement cultivators, while Jiao Mingzhu was an Early-Void Refinement cultivator.

"Xiao Yu, quickly transform and fly us out of here!" The azure-robed old man ordered the young woman in the green dress. If they hadn't had to bring Jiao Mingzhu, their escape would have been much easier. The young woman in the green dress acknowledged, then spun in place, transforming into a colossal azure giant owl.

Just then, a loud horn blast echoed through the heavens and earth. Upon hearing this sound, the azure-robed old man and his three companions were horrified to discover they could not use their magic power. A flash of golden light. A gleaming golden miniature pagoda suddenly appeared above their heads, instantly expanding and emitting a golden glow that enveloped them. Normally, they could have easily dodged it, but now, unable to use their magic power, they couldn't evade it at all. The azure-robed old man instinctively pushed Jin Shuo and Jiao Mingzhu away. He and the young woman in the green dress were enveloped by the golden glow and swept into the golden pagoda.