He had no idea what was happening in the outside world, which was normal. It was normal for a Nascent Soul cultivator to remain in seclusion for hundreds of years.
"In recent years, high-level cultivators have frequently disappeared. Later it was confirmed that they were eaten by fourth-level monsters. We sent people to clear out those fourth-level monsters, but after only half a year of peace, a large-scale beast tide broke out. By the way, the news was reported by Fellow Daoist Han."
Fairy Qinglian's tone was heavy. This time the outbreak of a large-scale beast tide was somewhat inexplicable. Large-scale beast tides had broken out in the past, but they were not on such a large scale.
Such a large-scale beast tide occurred more than ten thousand years ago. During that time, the human race suffered heavy losses and almost retreated from the open sea.
Master Ling Xiao's expression turned serious. Such a big thing had actually happened.
"Is there any news about Changming?"
Master Ling Xiao asked.
"No, but his life soul lamp has not been extinguished yet, so he should still be alive."
Fairy Qinglian spoke truthfully.
Master Ling Xiao nodded. As long as his soul lamp had not gone out, Han Changming should be fine.
After leaving his residence, Ling Xiao Zhenren walked towards the meeting hall.
The monks on the street walked hurriedly with nervous looks. This time the beast tide was a bit sudden and on a particularly large scale. Many shops were closed and ceased business.
Arriving at the meeting hall, Master Lingxiao was surprised to find that more than twenty Nascent Soul cultivators had gathered in the meeting hall, and Fairy Hanyue was also there.
Jiang Qingshu stood aside with a gloomy look.
He tried to reach the Spirit Transformation Stage and survived fifty-nine thunder tribulations, but his body failed to be successfully transformed into sandalwood and he was unable to advance to the Spirit Transformation Stage. It must be said that this was a pity.
The monks looked nervous. They said nothing and were obviously waiting for something.
After a while, a slight sound of footsteps was heard and Zhao Qiankun walked in with a stern look in his eyes.
"Greetings to Master (Senior Zhao)."
Jiang Qingshu and others bowed with respectful expressions.
Zhao Qiankun waved his hand, sat down on the main seat, and said in a deep voice: "Qingshu, tell everyone about the beast tide."
Jiang Qingshu responded and looked at Ling Xiao Zhenren and others with a serious gaze.
"This large-scale beast tide is different from the previous ones. Large-scale beast tides broke out on Sanxian Island and Penglai Island, and Sifang Island is no exception. Jiao Yan personally took action to deal with Senior Qin from Sifang Island. This time, the monster race is launching a full-scale attack on our human race. It is still good to retreat to the inland sea. If the situation is serious, the monsters will attack us in the inland sea."
Jiang Qingshu's tone was heavy. More than ten thousand years ago, a large-scale beast tide broke out in the outer sea, and the scale was similar to this time. The human race suffered heavy casualties and almost retreated from the outer sea.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, are our losses great? How many monsters are heading towards Haoran City?"
Fairy Hanyue asked with a frown.
"According to conservative estimates, there are tens of millions of monsters. One-fifth of our territory has been captured. The monsters are divided into many groups, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions, and are rushing towards Haoran City. The peripheral forces can't hold out for long and have fallen one after another."
Jiang Qingshu said in a sad voice that if the monsters were allowed to gather together, the disaster would be even greater.
Unlike previous beast tides, this time there was a demon tribe in the transformation stage commanding the beasts. The monsters attacked and retreated in an orderly manner and cooperated with each other, instead of relying solely on their animal nature and fighting on their own.
When the monsters transform into human form, they are monsters. Monsters have a certain level of intelligence. The monsters are commanded by monsters, so the destructive power of the beast tide is greater. Without the command of monsters, the destructive power of the beast tide is limited.
"What? Tens of millions!"
"The demon tribe is going to destroy our Haoran City? Is there a demon tribe member in the Spiritualization Stage leading the team?"
"Why are there so many monsters? Are the monsters coming out in full force?"
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Many Nascent Soul cultivators were horrified. They had not expected that the monster would be so large.
There are about 700,000 monks in the Righteous Alliance, but they are scattered across many islands, and it is difficult for them to resist tens of millions of monsters. The destructive power of the beast tide commanded by the monsters is increased several times, making it even more difficult to resist.
"Don't panic. I will personally lead the team to the front line. Immediately spread the news of the beast tide and close the teleportation array. No one can teleport back to the inner sea without my permission. Draw personnel from various forces to the front line to fight the monsters. Recruit the monks in the city and open the treasure house. Those who make contributions will be rewarded handsomely, and those who retreat in the face of battle will be killed without mercy."
Zhao Qiankun said in a deep voice, his tone stern.
"Yes, Master."
Jiang Qingshu agreed, and other monks also agreed.
Zhao Qiankun issued many orders. Every Nascent Soul cultivator had a task. Ling Xiao Zhenren's task was to refine pills, and Han Yue Fairy's task was to refine talismans. Once the war started, the alchemists, weapon refiners, talisman makers, and formation masters were all very busy, especially the alchemists. Staying behind could refine more pills and save one more Nascent Soul cultivator at the critical moment.
"Everyone, this time we must unite and overcome the difficulties together."
Zhao Qiankun's tone was stern, giving people a feeling that he could not be refused.
"Yes, Senior Zhao."
Master Ling Xiao agreed and left one after another.
After returning to his residence, Ling Xiao Zhenren instructed Fairy Qing Lian, "Pass the message on and recruit cultivators to rush to the front. The scale of the beast tide this time is particularly large. If we don't repel the beast tide, everyone will suffer. You go to Ziyue Island in person and tell Fellow Daoist Han the news. I have already fought for them. Let Fellow Daoist Han lead a team and ask him to select some people to rush to Haoran City."
Zhenren Lingxiao took advantage of his position to let Han Zhangxiang serve as the captain of a team and lead a group of cultivators. This would prevent the Han family's cultivators from being dispersed and reduce the Han family's losses.
Everyone has selfish motives. If the Han family cultivators were incorporated into a team led by other forces and were to charge in the front, the losses would surely be heavy.
"Yes, Master."
Fairy Qinglian agreed and turned to leave.
Almost at the same time, the Righteous Alliance began to operate rapidly, and all major forces dispatched personnel to rush to Haoran City, and divided them into different teams according to their skills and cultivation.
Ziyue Island, meeting room.
Han Zhangxiang sat on the main seat, and more than 30 clan elders sat on both sides, their expressions solemn.
"Benfu, I leave the tribe to you. Liren is trying to reach the Nascent Soul stage. Don't let the monsters interfere with his progress. Everyone else, follow me to the front line to fight the monsters."
Han Zhangxiang gave the order with a heavy tone.
"Yes, Patriarch."
Han Benfu and others agreed in unison.
Han Zhangxiang took ten Jindan cultivators and left Ziyue Island and rushed to Haoran City.
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Tianyin Island, the headquarters of Tianyin Sect.
Hundreds of thousands of monsters are besieging Tianyin Island. They are arranged according to the attributes of their magical powers and attack Tianyin Island from different directions with red fireballs, blue water arrows, purple poisonous fire, green wind blades, silver lightning and so on.
A water-blue light curtain covered the entire Tianyin Island. A huge blue cloud floated in the sky. After the blue cloud rolled violently, countless blue water arrows shot out and headed straight for the monster below.
Dense blue water arrows hit the monsters, and a large number of low-level monsters were instantly pierced into sieves, and the blood dyed a large area of sea red.
The disciples of Tianyin Sect used various musical instruments to release various sound waves or spells to attack the monsters.
Fairy Qianling's eyes were cold as she stared into the distance.
She has already advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. If not for the outbreak of a large-scale beast tide, in time, a second Nascent Soul cultivator would have appeared in the Tianyin Sect.
A giant red turtle over a hundred feet long was floating on the sea. A burly man in a golden robe and a graceful young woman in a blue skirt were standing on the back of the red turtle. They both had the cultivation level of the early Nascent Soul stage.
The man in the golden robe has dove-like eyes, a high nose, long ears, some golden lines on his head and arms, and golden eyeballs. Blue scales can be seen on the face and arms of the young woman in the blue skirt.
Some monsters can transform into human form after they cultivate to the fourth level, but it is relatively difficult for other monsters to transform into human form. The monster clan has come up with a solution. Let the transformed monsters combine with human cultivators. The offspring are half-demons. Half-demons grow up in the monster clan since childhood and have a strong sense of belonging to the monster clan. They can also practice human skills.
The man in the golden robe is called Jin Xiao, and he has the blood of the golden-winged owl.
The young woman in blue skirt is called Lan Yujiao, and she has the blood of the sea mermaid.
They are all half-demons who grew up in the demon clan and regard the human race as a thorn in their eyes. In this war between humans and demons, they led a group of monsters to attack the islands controlled by humans and plunder the resources for cultivating immortals.
Under their command, the destructive power of monsters increased several times. Tens of thousands of cultivators were killed, more than one million mortals were killed, and a large number of cultivators went missing.
"Increase the intensity of the attack! Xuanying is almost reaching Haoran City. We can't stay here for too long."
Golden Owl urged, he opened his mouth and let out a strange hissing sound, the demon birds in the sky seemed to have received an order and increased the intensity of their attack.
The blue jade mermaid took out a conch that was shining with blue light and blew it gently. A low horn sounded and the monsters increased their attack intensity.
A rumbling explosion sounded, and the blue light curtain was submerged in dense magical light.
Fairy Qianling frowned, and several tiny cracks appeared on the blue array plate in her hand. It was obvious that the array would not last much longer.
"Prepare to retreat. Elder Sun, Elder Li, you stay with me to cover our retreat. Junior Sister Chen, Junior Brother Wang, you take Junior Nephew Liu and retreat."
Fairy Qianling gave the order, looking ready to die. If she tried her best to escape, her chances of survival would be greater, but her fellow disciples would all be killed.
In times of crisis, she took the initiative to lead others to stay behind to cover their retreat, buying time for her disciples to escape. This was very responsible.
"Master, we will just stay behind to cover your retreat. If something happens to you, it will be difficult for our Tianyin Sect to preserve its tradition."
A short and fat old man in a red robe said solemnly that the survival rate of those left behind was too low.
"You can't stop them. I have made up my mind. Follow the order."
Fairy Qianling ordered, her tone stern.
After hearing this, the monks said nothing more and prepared to break out in different directions according to the previous plan.
After a loud rumbling sound, the sect protection formation was broken, and the formation plate in Fairy Qianling's hand was broken as well.
The protective formation of the sect was broken, and dense spells were thrown at it.
The old man in red robe took out a small drum that was shining with red light, chanted a spell, and a dazzling red light emerged from his palm, which he slapped on the red drum.