Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1376 The Situation, the Demonic Mist

The Ghost King Sect chose to retreat after their sneak attack failed.

The news that the two major battlefields in the Eastern Heaven and Earth cultivation world had achieved victory at the same time also spread, sparking countless discussions.

The attitude of the Daoyuan Chamber of Commerce shocked countless sects and forces.

When the Daoyuan Chamber of Commerce publicly declared its full support for Qingxuan Zhenjun, all the major sects and forces outside thought it was just a superficial statement. But they never expected that the Daoyuan Chamber of Commerce would actually go all out and even personally take charge of the Shuangyang Sea battlefield, facing a peak demonic sect with a great cultivator in charge.

For a time, discussions about Qingxuan Zhenjun resurfaced.

No one expected that the emergence of the Azure Profound True Monarch would actually reverse the collapse of the cultivation world in the Eastern Heaven.

External sects and forces began to re-examine the close relationship between Daoyuan Chamber of Commerce and Qingxuan Zhenjun.

at the same time.

The news of the great victory finally brought some peace to the turbulent cultivation world of the eastern land.

The torrent of cultivators frantically fleeing the cultivation world of the Eastern Realm gradually slowed down.
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Time flies like an arrow; the sun shines brightly like a rabbit in flight.

Two years have passed quietly.

On this day, on the massive spirit island in the center of the Shuangyang Sea battlefield.

A magnificent, pale gold palace floated in the brilliant glow of the sunset.

Figures with immense auras appeared from time to time from various corners of the world, descending towards the main hall.

Inside the magnificent hall.

The five top Nascent Soul factions, including the Void Sea Palace, had their elders sitting quietly on either side of the main hall, with a number of mid-Nascent Soul peak cultivators sitting behind them.

The strongest Nascent Soul cultivators from the four major sea regions gathered together.

Everyone was looking at the two special figures at the very front of the hall. They were the only two people in the hall whose cultivation level was lower than the peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm. The rest of the people seemed to be waiting for a command, wanting to get a response from the two.

Even with Yan Yingjun's handsome appearance and thick skin, he couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment at this moment.

Compared to the imposing presence of the other top Nascent Soul cultivators' elders, their side seemed somewhat out of place.

Of the four, only Han Yue Zhenjun was at the peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm, while he and Yuan Shou Zhenjun were at the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm, and there was also Guan Ming, who had just broken through to the fourth-order Nascent Soul realm.

"Elders, there's no need for such formalities. This operation will be carried out according to your arrangements!"

Yan Yingjun gave an awkward smile and took the initiative to express his opinion.

There were only five of them in total, and they were mainly just loafing around, so they had no idea how to plan the counterattack.

It was only out of respect for Senior Brother Li that the elders sought his opinion.

"Since Fellow Daoist Yan and Fellow Daoist Guan have no objections, let's begin discussing the counterattack plan!"

After Elder Yun Gu stood up and bowed to Yan Yingjun and Guan Ming, he turned to face the crowd.

"Ancestor Qingxuan has ordered that we press on while the enemy is winning and launch a full-scale counterattack, with the goal of reclaiming the Bianyu Sea!"

In an instant, the atmosphere inside the hall changed drastically.

Since the Golden Demon Kingdom's last attack failed and a powerful Golden Flood Dragon Demon King was personally killed by True Monarch Qingxuan, the entire battlefield situation has changed drastically, and the Golden Demon Kingdom has switched from offense to defense.

In the past two years, the Golden Demon Kingdom has never carried out any large-scale operations, only occasionally experiencing small groups of demons launching sneak attacks and harassing them.

Now, with the issuance of new orders, it means that the alliance of the cultivation world in the four sea regions is about to take the initiative to attack.

A new round of fierce battles is about to erupt.

It's easy to imagine that the Golden Demon Kingdom would not easily withdraw from the Bianyu Sea region that they had swallowed up.

Although everyone looked solemn, no one dared to question the order.

Anyone who is part of this battlefield knows one thing: there is only one ruler of this world now, and that is Ancestor Qingxuan.

"Ancestor Qingxuan has not made any specific arrangements for our next actions. We should formulate a plan ourselves before reporting to the higher authorities!"

"What are your thoughts on the upcoming arrangements, fellow Daoists?"

Elder Yun Gu looked at everyone.

"Why not use our respective sects as teams and launch a full-scale counterattack? This would help avoid the risk of heavy casualties due to the teams being too scattered."

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During this time, Elder Yun Gu would occasionally inquire about Yan Yingjun's attitude, to which Yan Yingjun could only continue to state that he had no objection.

A new counter-offensive plan was quickly formulated.

"In that case, it's settled!"

"This operation will be led by the five sects of our Void Sea Palace, Yuanli Palace, Jintong Island, Yunfu Valley, and Luofeng Sect, each responsible for a section of the sea, to launch a full-scale counterattack and reclaim the Bianyu Sea!"

Yan Yingjun then looked at a tall old man in red robes, who was none other than the current Grand Elder of the Falling Phoenix Sect - True Lord Yan Cang.

This was also the only major event that occurred in the past two years: Luofeng Valley was completely renamed Luofeng Sect, and it had no further connection with the Ji family. It returned to the Eastern World of Immortal Cultivation as a new top-tier Nascent Soul power.

"Nothing is certain yet, but the Phoenix Sea is an incredibly rich land!"

Yan Yingjun's eyes flickered slightly.

No matter what happens in the future, the Fallen Phoenix Sect can no longer monopolize the Phoenix Soaring Sea. That prosperous and rich sea area was once the stronghold of the Ji family, and the value of the spiritual land, opportunities, and treasures contained within it is unimaginable.

The Falling Phoenix Sect, with only one late-stage Nascent Soul expert, clearly does not possess such qualifications.

"If Senior Brother's plan succeeds this time, the Thousand Waters Spirit Control Sect may take over the Phoenix Soaring Sea and once again replace the Ji family in ruling this eastern cultivation world."

Thinking of this, Yan Yingjun couldn't help but have endless fantasies.

Normally, only a top-tier power with a great cultivator in charge could possess such power and control a region.

At this moment.

The elders all looked at Yan Yingjun at the same time: "Fellow Daoist Yan, do you have any objections to this plan?"

"Just follow the arrangements made by the elders!"

"In that case, we will report this counterattack plan and the areas under the responsibility of each major sect to Ancestor Qingxuan and Fellow Daoist Yan and their army. They can move freely during this operation and can also be responsible for maintaining stability in the rear."

As the order for a full-scale counter-offensive spread to every corner of the world.

The vast torrent of spirit ships and warships split into five battle lines, actively rushing towards the Bianyu Sea, which had long since transformed into a demon realm, thus initiating a new round of fierce battles.

Just like the previous ten-year catastrophe.

The Bianyu Sea has once again become a brutal battlefield. Because there are no powerful demon kings or late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators involved, this world has achieved a special balance.

Countless fourth-tier demon kings from the Golden Demon Kingdom and numerous Nascent Soul cultivators from the cultivation worlds of the four great seas became the absolute main force in this battlefield confrontation.

A war of attrition, costing countless lives, has officially begun.

Almost every moment, countless cultivators and demonic beasts perish on this brutal battlefield, while countless talented cultivators from the four great seas seize the opportunity to rise rapidly.

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"The Golden Demon Kingdom is truly patient!"

On a verdant spiritual island deep within the forbidden grounds of the main base behind the battlefield, Li Qing slowly walked out of the main hall, holding a jade slip. Three years had passed since he ordered the full-scale counter-offensive.

In the past three years, the overall situation on the battlefield has been very favorable. Even the Bianyu Sea area, which had been completely occupied by the Golden Demon Kingdom, has been largely recovered. However, despite this, the Golden Demon Kingdom has not made any drastic response.

The scene he had hoped for—the appearance of numerous powerful demon kings and their counterattack—did not materialize.

What is the Golden Demon Kingdom waiting for?

Gazing at the vibrant flowers blooming outside the palace, Li Qing's face fell into deep thought.

In these short three years, the winds of change have begun to blow. From the point when no one believed that the cultivation world of the Eastern Heaven could win, it is now even rumored that the Ghost King Sect and the Golden Demon Kingdom have given up their ambitions to continue expanding.

Of course, judging from the surface situation in the Eastern Lands, the rumors from the outside world are not without basis.

Not to mention that the Golden Demon Kingdom battlefield is almost able to reclaim the lost Bianyu Sea area, the Ghost King Sect battlefield on the other side is even quieter.

Since the Ghost King Sect's failed sneak attack, it has completely withdrawn from the Shuangyang Sea Area and retreated back to the Haoming Sea Area, showing no intention of continuing to expand.

In recent years, the Ghost King Sect has not even made any probing moves. It is as if the two sides have reached an agreement: the Ghost King Sect is stationed in the Haoming Sea Area, and the Daoyuan Chamber of Commerce is stationed in the Shuangyang Sea Area, with neither side invading the other.

If Li Qing hadn't ordered a counterattack, the two battlefields would likely have entered a period of unusual peace.

Are they waiting for a new opportunity to make a move?

He naturally couldn't believe that the Ghost King Sect and the Golden Demon Kingdom would give up so easily. Neither side had even used their power at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, so how could they easily admit defeat?

As if he had thought of something, Li Qing gently shook his head.

He had been waiting for an opportunity to continue hunting down the powerful Flood Dragon Demon King, but unexpectedly, the Golden Demon Kingdom began to hold back, which somewhat disrupted his plans.

Just then, another message inside the jade slip finally brought a smile to his face.

On the latest Demon-Slaying Ranking released on the battlefield, Guan Ming has already taken the top spot.

The Demon Slaying Ranking was a set of rules specially designed by the elders of the top Nascent Soul forces to boost morale. It relies on slaying demonic beasts to obtain contribution points and is mainly aimed at mid-Nascent Soul cultivators and early-Nascent Soul cultivators. Its purpose is to encourage everyone to actively participate in the hunt for demon kings.

They even offered some rare and precious treasures as rewards.

Of course, the greater significance of the Demon-Slaying List lies in its title.

Once the great battle ends, those on the Demon Extermination List will be recognized as heroes by the entire Eastern Heaven and Earth cultivation world.

"That's quite interesting!"

Li Qing smiled gently.

During the ten-year catastrophe caused by the Golden Demon Kingdom and the Ghost King Sect, he seized the opportunity to rise to prominence and gain widespread fame. Unexpectedly, this great battle has also allowed his eldest disciple to begin to show his prowess.

"Let's wait a little longer; there's no rush."

Deep in the battlefield of the border seas.

Above the azure sea, a faint black phantom rapidly traverses the sky and earth.

"Although I had intentionally concealed some of my strength, I still managed to top the Demon Slayer Ranking!"

Upon receiving the news, Guan Ming couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness on his lips.

Reaching the top of the Demon Slayer List was not his goal; it was merely something he did casually in order to hunt down water-type demon kings with various special bloodlines.

After becoming a fourth-tier high priest, he also needs to deepen his understanding of the world by studying different water-based powers.

Those fourth-tier water-type demon kings with special bloodlines just happened to meet his needs.

"Never mind, it's alright!"

"In this way, I haven't disgraced my master."

After a while.

Several enormous spirit islands appeared ahead, and Guan Ming slowly materialized as well.

"They've returned?"

Looking down at the several massive spirit islands filled with various nests and caves, Guan Ming's gaze narrowed slightly.

The chaotic and savage demonic aura had not yet completely dissipated from the island, clearly indicating that the Golden Demon Kingdom's army had only recently withdrawn from this stronghold.

What truly surprised him was that this was the third stronghold of the Golden Demon Kingdom's army that he had passed through, and without exception, the Golden Demon Kingdom's army that was originally stationed there had all disappeared.

"It seems something's not right!"

A look of caution appeared in Guan Ming's eyes.

He originally came here only to see a mid-stage fourth-tier demon king with a special water-type bloodline, but he never expected to discover such a strange thing instead.

Just as he was about to send the message back, the communication token at his waist lit up on its own.

"Unexpectedly, the situation is similar on the other major battlefronts. Large areas of territory originally controlled by the Golden Demon Kingdom are now becoming empty, and the demon beast armies from the Golden Demon Kingdom have disappeared without a trace."

Upon receiving the latest news, Guan Ming immediately became wary.

According to Master's instructions, the Golden Demon Kingdom will definitely not give up easily, which further proves that the current strangeness is definitely extraordinary.

"Now that Uncle Yan and the others have joined up with Elder Yun Gu and the others from the Void Sea Palace, it seems I can no longer act alone."

The next moment, Guan Ming no longer hesitated and changed direction to escape.
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The sudden changes on the battlefield in the Bianyu Sea area have also raised the vigilance of the elders in charge of the five major battlefronts.

New commands are issued quickly.

The cultivator armies on the five major battlefronts have all contracted, focusing their efforts on deploying teams of Nascent Soul cultivators to conduct in-depth reconnaissance of the battlefield.

Soon after, new information also emerged.

The vast expanse of the outer sea and sky behind them was also empty, as the Golden Demon Kingdom's army had mysteriously disappeared.

The Bianyu Sea region, which was originally regarded as the rear area by the Golden Demon Kingdom, has now been transformed into a world shrouded in demonic mist.

In the central world of the Bianyu Sea, in what was once the Thousand Domain Island.

The five Grand Elders, each in charge of their respective battlefronts, appeared simultaneously in the sky.

What's going on with the Golden Demon Kingdom?

Elder Yun Gu looked into the distance with a puzzled expression.

What should have been a boundless expanse of sea and sky has now transformed into a vast expanse of demonic mist and clouds, a boundless white expanse.

"Of the teams sent out, only those that scouted the outer perimeter returned; those that ventured deep into the demonic mist and sea of ​​clouds were all nowhere to be found, but their soul lamps have not been extinguished."

"Let's report this to Ancestor Qingxuan!"

The Grand Elder of Yunfu Valley said in a deep voice, "I am worried that this may be a trap set by the Golden Demon Kingdom. If problems arise, we will be unable to bear the consequences."

"I agree. That boundless sea of ​​demonic mist and clouds must have come from the methods of a powerful demon king."

But just as everyone continued their discussion...

Suddenly, they discovered that the previously dormant sea of ​​demonic mist in the distance had erupted violently and was spreading toward them at an unimaginable speed.

(End of this chapter)