Chapter 897: Support

The Coral Sea region was in turmoil, and the surrounding sea regions were also affected. Various factions either started conflicts, formed alliances, or invaded the Coral Sea. Initially, only the areas adjacent to the Coral Sea were impacted, but soon, more and more forces joined in, engaging in mutual attacks.

By the time Wang Mingren received the news, almost half a month had passed. Wang Qingshan had fled back to Lingbie Market and reported to Liu Jin, a Nascent Soul cultivator of the Taiyi Immortal Sect.

Not only Huangfeng Island, but many territories captured by the Taiyi Immortal Sect were also counterattacked by Huanglong Island.

Huangfeng Island had already fallen, and the cultivation resources on the island were almost completely plundered by Wang Mingren and his group. The primary purpose of seizing territory is to plunder cultivation resources and population. Huangfeng Island no longer had many cultivation resources. Instead of mobilizing forces to attack Huangfeng Island, it was better to send people to defend the strongholds that had not yet been lost.

Liu Jin instructed Wang Mingren to lead a team to reinforce a stronghold. Wang Qingshan, without rest, followed Wang Mingren and left Lingbie Market.

Baisha Island measured 1,350 li long and 775 li wide. On Baisha Island was a medium-sized Black Jade Stone mine. Black Jade Stone is a third-tier refining material that can enhance the durability of magic treasures. This mine belonged to a sect named Xuanling Sect.

The Xuanling Sect was a subsidiary force of Huanglong Island, established over 400 years ago. Originally, two Core Formation cultivators were stationed on the island. When the Taiyi Immortal Sect attacked, the cultivators defending the island were no match and abandoned the island to flee for their lives.

The Taiyi Immortal Sect sent two Core Formation cultivators to garrison it: Sun Mu and Su Bingbing. Sun Mu was at the fifth layer of Core Formation, and Su Bingbing was at the fourth layer.

An earthen-yellow light barrier enveloped Baisha Island. Five Core Formation cultivators frantically attacked the earthen-yellow light barrier. Behind them were over a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators, who either cast spells or wielded magic artifacts.

Inside the earthen-yellow light barrier, Sun Mu and Su Bingbing jointly controlled the formation. Both looked pale.

With five Core Formation cultivators attacking, even the strongest defensive formation would eventually be breached.

“Junior Sister Su, once the formation breaks, take Junior Nephew Li and the others and escape. I will cover your retreat. If worst comes to worst, escape by yourself. You must return safely to Lingbie Market. If I don't make it back, I entrust my descendants to you,” Sun Mu said with a solemn expression, transmitting his voice.

Su Bingbing shook her head and said earnestly, “Senior Brother Sun, I may be a woman, but I am not one who fears death. How could I abandon you and flee alone? Our sect has no such tradition, and I would never do such a thing. All disciples, listen to my command: once the formation breaks, flee for your lives!”

“No, Senior Uncle Sun, Senior Aunt Su, we won’t leave! At worst, we'll fight them to the death!”“That's right, let's fight them and show them what we're capable of!”

The disciples of the Taiyi Immortal Sect displayed expressions of readiness to die, seemingly fearless of death.

“Hmph! Ridiculous, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.” A fair-faced man in red robes sneered, his face full of disdain.

His name was Lin Yan, and he possessed a cultivation of the seventh layer of Core Formation. He had dual fire and earth spiritual roots and was a key cultivation talent of Huanglong Island. “Raising soldiers for a thousand days to use them for a single hour” – Huanglong Island was at a critical juncture of life or death. Even Huang Yuxu, a descendant of True Monarch Huanglong, had made a move, so Lin Yan would certainly not stand idly by.

He chanted an incantation, and a large expanse of yellow light appeared around him, transforming into countless yellow stones. Soon, each stone's surface glowed with a vast area of crimson flame, appearing like hundreds of meteorites, suspended high in the air.

“Go!” The hundreds of yellow stones, enveloped in crimson flames, swiftly merged into a single yellow hill burning with fierce flames, which smashed heavily towards the earthen-yellow light barrier.

Boom! Innumerable yellow runes lit up on the surface of the earthen-yellow light barrier, flickering incessantly.

“Break for this old man!” Lin Yan slammed his fists into the void, and with a flash of yellow light, a large swarm of yellow fist-shadows, wreathed in crimson flames, flew out and slammed directly onto the earthen-yellow light barrier.

A series of thunderous roars erupted, and the earthen-yellow light barrier could no longer hold, suddenly shattering.

“Kill them all, leave no one alive,” Lin Yan commanded coldly, exuding a murderous aura.

“Taiyi disciples, heed my command! Follow me and slay the enemy!” Sun Mu showed no weakness, unleashing his magic treasure and charging forward.

Su Bingbing conjured three white flying swords, striking at a man in a green shirt.

Huanglong Island had five Core Formation cultivators: three dealt with Sun Mu, and two with Su Bingbing. Sun Mu and Su Bingbing were simply no match for them.

A horrifying scream echoed as Sun Mu’s arms were severed by two flying daggers, bleeding profusely.

“Junior Sister Su, run quickly! As long as the green mountains remain, there will be wood to burn. You will have a chance to avenge me! Go now!” Sun Mu shouted, transforming into a streak of yellow light and hurtling towards Lin Yan and the other two, moving extremely fast.

His body visibly expanded at a rapid rate, turning into a colossal sphere of flesh.

“Oh no, he's going to self-destruct! Dodge quickly!” Lin Yan frowned, stomped his right foot on the ground with a deep rumble, and a yellow earth wall, dozens of zhang high, suddenly appeared before him. He then chanted an incantation, and a yellow banner planted in front of him released a strong gale, protecting himself.

Boom! A deafening roar erupted, a ball of yellow light appeared out of thin air, and a powerful shockwave rapidly spread outwards.

“Senior Brother Sun!” Su Bingbing was heartbroken, biting her red lips tightly. She chanted a sword incantation, and hundreds of sword qi imbued with chilling energy swept out, striking towards her opponents.

She took out a talisman glowing with flickering white light, slapped it onto herself, and transformed into a streak of white light that shot through the air, moving exceptionally fast.

“Trying to escape? No chance.” Lin Yan sneered, then clapped his hand in the air towards Su Bingbing.

A ripple suddenly spread above Su Bingbing's head, and a yellow hill appeared out of nowhere, smashing down fiercely.

At the same time, the seawater below churned violently, and a powerful suction force emerged from thin air.

Several dazzling spiritual lights shot towards her, and wherever they passed, a piercing sound of air tearing could be heard.

With five Core Formation cultivators attacking simultaneously, it was difficult for Su Bingbing to evade. She gritted her teeth, chanted a sword incantation, and countless white sword qi flew out, striking all around her.

A dazzling red light appeared on the horizon, quickly striking the yellow hill and piercing through it.

Boom! The yellow hill was shattered to pieces, turning into a large cloud of yellow dust.

Several streaks of light appeared on the distant horizon, rapidly flying towards their location.

The foremost was a streak of green light. Wang Qingshan, standing on a green sword-light, advanced rapidly, his clothes swaying in the wind, and his hair swept back, giving him a distinguished, immortal-like demeanor.

Wang Mingren and three other Core Formation cultivators followed closely behind, moving very fast.

“Not good, it's reinforcements from the Taiyi Immortal Sect! Retreat quickly,” Lin Yan's expression changed, and he quickly ordered.

“Senior Brother Wang, they killed Senior Brother Sun! Don’t let them escape!” Su Bingbing shouted loudly, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

“Trying to leave? Have you asked me first?” Wang Qingshan's expression was indifferent, his gaze fixed on Lin Yan.

When the Wang family first began developing in the Coral Sea region, they were drawn into the conflict between Huanglong Island and the Cold Flame Sect, suffering heavy losses. Since the Wang family developed in the Coral Sea region, they could not afford to provoke Huanglong Island, and Wang Qingshan had to swallow his anger. This time, with the Taiyi Immortal Sect confronting Huanglong Island, and the Wang family not operating in the Coral Sea region, Wang Qingshan had no reservations and could fight without restraint.

He chanted an incantation, and a clear sword hum resounded. Numerous illusory green flying swords appeared around him, rapidly solidifying and gradually converging to form a colossal heaven-reaching sword, over fifty zhang long, which shot directly towards Lin Yan.

The colossal sword blurred and instantly appeared before Lin Yan. Startled, Lin Yan slammed his right fist towards the void, and with a flash of yellow light, a several-zhang-large yellow fist-shadow flew out, striking at the colossal sword.

Boom! The colossal sword shattered the yellow fist-shadow, then itself broke into countless green sword qi. With a surging wave of energy, Lin Yan seized the opportunity to transform into a streak of yellow light and escape through the air.

The sword-light beneath Wang Qingshan's feet surged, and he gave chase.