Chapter 93

Chapter 94: Three Sword Beams (Requesting First Subscription)

Eight clear and dazzling divine lights, like giant swords, slashed down onto the surface of the lake.

A shocking surge of demonic aura erupted, and it turned out that two powerful demonic beasts had forcefully intercepted the Heavenly Wood Divine Light and charged onto Green Light Island.

Zheng Deming blocked one of the second-stage demonic beasts.

But the other, a mighty demonic beast with a pair of horns on its head, a human upper body, and a snake-like lower body, could not be stopped by anyone. A small team of Divine Wood Sect’s Qi Practitioners fought to the death to drive it back into the water, but even with all their magical tools and talismans, they only managed to force it back three steps.

The cost was the complete annihilation of this team of Divine Wood Sect’s cultivators.

"Not good, the demonic beasts have reached the island, and the Heavenly Wood Divine Light can't be used easily."

Wang Yuanwu, who had just slain three Black Plague Birds, turned his head and saw the mighty demonic beast on the southern shore of Green Light Island, which had single-handedly shattered the Divine Wood Sect’s defenses and destroyed a Spirit Tree Array Flag, and his face was filled with anxiety.

[Can the Heavenly Wood Divine Light not be activated within the range of the array? Or is it because they fear the immense power might damage the island’s spirit veins and harm their own people?]

Chen Mobai, hearing Wang Yuanwu’s words, thought to himself while fighting two Black Plague Birds with others.

Just as they were anxious, suddenly three powerful sword beams shot out from the teleportation array on Green Light Island, piercing the mighty demonic beast’s body in various places.

Then the sword beams spread out, and in an instant, the nearly invincible demonic beast was torn into dozens of pieces.

"Are the elders of the sect here?"

Seeing this, Wang Yuanwu was both surprised and delighted.

Chen Mobai was initially stunned, then his expression cleared.

Of course, as one of the seven major sects in the Eastern Wasteland, the Divine Wood Sect had many Foundation Establishment experts. With Green Light Island under attack by demonic beasts, they would definitely send people to help defend it.

With a teleportation array, it was possible that even a Core Formation True Human could arrive at a critical moment.

Perhaps these reinforcements had already arrived and were just waiting for the second-stage demonic beasts to come to the island, walking into a trap.

Sure enough, after slaying the half-human, half-snake demonic beast, the three sword beams turned to the other second-stage demonic beast that was fiercely battling Zheng Deming. The latter, seeing the situation was not favorable, tried to flee, but the Heavenly Wood Divine Light Array’s trapping function activated, slowing its movements.

The three sword beams charged back and forth, working with Zheng Deming, and the four Foundation Establishment experts together.

In a shower of blood, it took only a moment to slay the demonic beast on the island.

Only then did Chen Mobai finally breathe a sigh of relief.

When the demonic beasts were rampaging on the island, he had already felt the urge to flee.

Screech!

As the demonic beasts on the island were slain, the two Black Plague Bird Kings hovering over the western shore of the lake let out a loud cry.

This seemed to be a signal to retreat.

The large birds that were still surrounding Chen Mobai and the others simultaneously spat out a series of wind arrows, like a storm, washing over the cliff, then all flew up into the sky, leading a small group of surviving Black Plague Birds away from Green Light Island.

"Kill as many as we can to reduce the burden for future battles."

Wang Yuanwu’s face hardened, and he rode his flying sword to chase the last few Black Plague Birds.

The remaining cultivators on the cliff shot arrows and talismans, assisting in the attack.

Chen Mobai and the late-stage Qi Practitioner worked together to slay a large bird, then threw two Green Arrow Talismans, hitting three fleeing Black Plague Birds.

However, they were all rational and did not leave the cliff area to pursue.

When the Black Plague Birds were out of their attack range, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But the atmosphere was still somewhat somber.

Just on the first day of defending the island, five cultivators had permanently closed their eyes.

"Disciple Qi, you cremate these five fellow Daoists and, after the battle, return their ashes to their families according to the roster. If they have no family, we will find a feng shui spot on the island to bury them."

Wang Yuanwu instructed a Divine Wood Sect disciple, who immediately nodded.

Chen Mobai’s mood was very complex.

Because in his team, one had also sacrificed.

It was Gao Tuo, who had an injured arm. In such a battle, a third-stage Qi Practitioner’s cultivation was indeed insufficient.

Luo Lin, who was at the same cultivation level, was pale despite Shi Pengyi’s protection, with one arm hanging down.

She had been using the Black Armor Shield to help defend against the Black Plague Birds’ wind arrows, not only depleting her spirit energy but also breaking her right arm. If the Black Plague Birds had attacked one more round, she would have died.

A "Rebirth Talisman" was given to each cultivator.

Chen Mobai was also given a "Revival Talisman" and a "Restoration Talisman." After receiving them, he walked to Gao Tuo’s body and closed his still open eyes.

Watching the raging fire consume the five cultivators who had been laughing and talking just moments ago, Chen Mobai felt a sense of confusion.

Is this what war is?

Having lived on Earth all his life, he had never experienced the feeling of being in the prime of life and yet facing permanent separation.

He looked at the other surviving cultivators and saw that although their faces were sad, their eyes showed a sense of familiarity.

The cultivators in this world have it so hard.

Chen Mobai thought this but did not say it out loud.

He could only stand by the cremation pile, watching Gao Tuo’s remains disappear into ashes.

"Brother Daoist Chen, we may need to reorganize the teams."

At this moment, Wang Yuanwu walked over.

"Manager Wang, you can arrange it. I have no objections."

Chen Mobai nodded lightly, not wanting him to notice that his emotions were different from theirs.

"Four fellow Daoists are too injured to continue the island defense. We now have only 18 people left."

"I plan to divide into four teams, with four fellow Daoists in each team. Liu and I will be mobile personnel, ready to support you at any time during the battle."

"Brother Daoist Chen, you and Brother Daoist Shi will still be in the same team. After I leave, I will transfer Disciple Qi to your team."

Wang Yuanwu’s consideration was thorough, and Chen Mobai agreed.

Liu, the disciple who could use talismans to control the Spirit Tree Array Flag, was said to be an array master. With him and Wang Yuanwu, they would indeed feel more secure.

As for Disciple Qi, he was a sturdy cultivator with a square face.

Chen Mobai had just worked with him to slay a Black Plague Bird, and their cooperation was quite good.

On one side of the cliff, the newly formed team gathered.

Luo Lin’s face had regained some color. The Rebirth Talisman worked well, and her broken bones were mended, and she was now moving her qi and blood.

Shi Pengyi, however, was sitting in meditation, breathing deeply, diligently practicing and not missing any opportunity to cultivate.

"My name is Qi Rui. I practice the Crimson Flame Sword Technique and am also a talisman master."

The new Divine Wood Sect disciple introduced himself.