I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 568 A Fierce Battle Among All Sides (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Deep in the open sea, seemingly calm waters are actually turbulent with undercurrents.

Although the storm that swept across the open sea has subsided, the atmosphere here is even more stagnant and oppressive than when the storm was raging.

The sea is dotted with islands of all sizes, even more numerous and denser than some areas of the inland sea. At this moment, each island exudes a chilling aura.

On a lush island, Ling Wanhe, the Nascent Soul ancestor of the Ling family, sat cross-legged, his aura as solid as a mountain, faintly connected to the earth's veins beneath his feet.

"Haven't Yu Canghai and Su Qingzhi arrived yet?"

Several Nascent Soul cultivators from the Ling family stood behind him, each with a solemn expression.

"Not yet, but Nascent Soul cultivators from the Yu and Su families have recently arrived in the vicinity."

Ling Wanhe remained silent. As one of the top families in the Floating Light Sea, the Ling family was determined to obtain the Nine Cauldrons Secret Realm.

Not far away, on a bare reef, sat a richly dressed old man with a wealthy face. He slowly fanned himself with a feather fan, gazing at the sea and admiring the clouds. He was none other than the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the Treasure Gathering Sect.

He didn't have many followers, only two Nascent Soul Peak guards standing on his left and right, whose auras were equally strong.

"Ancestor, a scout reports that Yu Canghai and Su Lingxian were helping an unknown cultivator protect his Nascent Soul stage some time ago. The one from Ten Thousand Poisons Island went to harass them but was repelled by the combined forces. Now, the Yu family probably has another Nascent Soul stage helper."

"No need to rush. If the secret realm can't be opened, no matter how many helpers they find, it won't be of any use. Let's wait and see."

Jubaohang controls the economic lifeline of Fuguanghai, and the wealth and power it represents should not be underestimated. The existence of this late-stage Grand Cultivator is itself an invisible deterrent, making those restless auras around him dare not make a move easily.

Further away, on a deserted island shrouded in dark green poisonous fog, the Poison Lord of Ten Thousand Poisons Island resided. He was thin and his skin had an unhealthy bluish-gray hue. His eyes were sinister, gazing into the depths of the sea like a venomous snake.

Besides these top-tier entities, many other figures are scattered among the outer islands and reefs.

They were all Nascent Soul cultivators from the Breaking Waves Alliance. These rogue cultivators were in groups of three or five, some sitting and some standing, each with a different expression.

The Breaking Waves Alliance did not have a leader among the Nascent Soul cultivators, but its advantage lay in the large number of its members. They had come with the intention of picking up the scraps, and since the secret realm had not been opened during the last storm, none of them were willing to leave, so they all stayed where they were and waited.

Several streaks of light streaked across the sky, eventually hovering above what appeared to be the entrance to a secret realm.

The auras of Yu Canghai, Su Qingzhi, and Dan Xi, three Nascent Soul cultivators, spread out first, instantly breaking the stagnation in the area.

Almost the instant they stopped, countless divine senses extended from the islands and reefs in all directions, focusing on Jiang Yi, the only Nascent Soul cultivator beside them!

Long Ri and Jiang Yurong went to the island occupied by the Su family cultivators first and did not come along.

At this moment, Jiang Yi felt like a small boat in the eye of a storm. Her Nascent Soul stage cultivation seemed so insignificant in front of these Nascent Soul stage monsters. The invisible pressure made her breath catch in her throat, and the circulation of her true essence in her body became somewhat sluggish.

Just then, Danxi placed her hand on Jiang Yi's shoulder, and the overwhelming pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator, like the rising sun, was released, forming an invisible barrier that kept most of the divine pressure aimed at Jiang Yi out.

The pressure suddenly eased, and Jiang Yi took a deep breath to calm herself.

Jiang Yi understood Yu Canghai's purpose in not letting her hide her identity and bringing her here specifically to make an appearance.

In the chaotic land of Floating Light Sea, only by making the Lingxu Sword Sect's name known can the Yu and Su families have a legitimate reason to intervene and gain a righteous cause.

Jiang Yi stood tall and straight in mid-air, and spoke in a loud voice.

"Junior Jiang Heying is a disciple of the Lingxu Sword Sect. I have come here on the orders of the sect to open the Nine Cauldrons Boundary-Stabilizing Array node secret realm! This is a matter of great importance concerning the safety of the Mountain and Sea Realm. I hope that you seniors will do me a favor and not obstruct me!"

The four words 'Lingxu Sword Sect' resounded like thunder in the hearts of many cultivators. Everyone's mood instantly became complicated. The prestige of being one of the three great sword sects of the Eastern Continent was enough to make these powerful figures of the Floating Light Sea feel apprehensive.

Moreover, the three major sword sects compete with each other within the Central Plains, but outside the Central Plains they have always been united. Offending one is equivalent to offending all three at the same time. Those sword fanatics are extremely protective of their own.

"Hahaha! So it's the renowned Fellow Daoist Heying from the Lingxu Sword Sect! I am Ling Wanhe, my apologies for my lack of respect!"

A long laugh rang out, and the figure of Ling Wanhe, the patriarch of the Ling family, instantly appeared not far away. He had a smile on his face, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he scanned Jiang Yi, Dan Xi, Yu Canghai, and Su Qingzhi.

"Young friend Jiang, you have such a sense of responsibility at such a young age, you are truly a role model for us cultivators! However..."

He suddenly changed the subject, speaking in a sarcastic tone.

"Brother Yu, Fellow Daoist Su, when did your two families get in touch with the Lingxu Sword Sect of the Eastern Continent? Such a major event, and you didn't even inform our Ling family beforehand? Do you think our Ling family is not worth your time? Aren't we three families always united against a common enemy? Or did you kick our Ling family out after your two families got married?"

His words were ostensibly directed at the Yu and Su families, but in reality, they were an attempt to sow discord and imply that the Yu and Su families wanted to exclude other forces and monopolize the profits.

Almost at the same time Ling Wanhe finished speaking, another figure silently appeared in front of Jiang Yi. It was the wealthy old man from Jubaohang who was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

He wore a warm, spring-like smile, seemingly oblivious to Ling Wanhe's provocation, and his gaze gently fell upon Jiang Yi.

"I am Jin Wanguan, the head manager of Jubao Guild." He introduced himself, his voice mellow and gentle. "Young friend Jiang has come from afar to help protect the safety of our Mountain and Sea Realm. This is truly a righteous act. This is a small token of my appreciation for our first meeting. I hope you will not refuse it."

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeves, and the two items floated lightly toward Jiang Yi.

One was a palm-sized, radiant octagonal treasure mirror. Its surface rippled like water, and its edges were inlaid with eight spiritual beads of different attributes, emitting a powerful spiritual pressure. It was clearly a top-tier defensive and illusion-breaking magic treasure called the 'Eight Treasures Gilded Mirror'.

The other item was a heavy storage bag, its opening slightly ajar, with a rich spiritual energy almost overflowing from it.

"You flatter me, senior. I can't accept this..."

Jiang Yi quickly raised her hand to refuse, but as soon as she raised her hand, her habitually extended divine sense discovered that there were actually 100,000 spirit stones in the storage bag!
One hundred thousand!

"...How could I refuse? It is a gift from an elder, and I dare not decline it. It would be disrespectful for a junior to accept it!"

Jiang Yi quickly accepted the two items, ignoring Dan Xi's piercing gaze beside her, and laughed heartily.

Although Danxi glared at Jiang Yi on the surface, she secretly praised her good disciple. Why not take advantage of a free lunch? Besides, Jin Wanguan was clearly the most powerful here, so there was no need to offend him.

Yu Canghai's expression darkened slightly, but Su Qingzhi's reaction was unreadable.

Jin Wanguan's smile remained unchanged as he took the initiative to help Jiang Yi out of the predicament, saying, "Young friend, please don't be so polite. These few things are nothing to my Jubaohang. Activating the array node is for the benefit of all people. These things are just a token of my appreciation."

Jin Wanguan then looked at Yu Canghai and the others, "Fellow Daoist Yu, Fellow Daoist Su, and this one..."

"My name is Danxi, and I greet Fellow Daoist Jin." Danxi took the initiative to introduce herself.

Jin Wanguan nodded. "Although things are a bit chaotic here in the Floating Light Sea, with various factions fighting amongst themselves, we can still weigh the importance of matters concerning the safety of an entire realm. Activating the great array node and stabilizing the Mountain and Sea Realm is a matter of great righteousness, and our Jubao Guild naturally has an inescapable responsibility. Young Friend Jiang's cultivation is still shallow, and entering the secret realm might be risky. How about I personally escort her in to ensure her safety?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Canghai's face instantly turned cold.

　see you tomorrow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)