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Chapter 581 The Sky Collapses and the Seas Dry Up (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The next day, all traces of it had disappeared.

According to the plan, the ten Nascent Soul Realm experts dispersed and set up formations separately, waiting for the people from the "Tianluo Dao Sect" to arrive.

Having dealt with the people of the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" and gained a large amount of wealth, the top ten experts are now full of confidence for this operation.

With ten people joining forces, who could resist them?
Based on the principle of reciprocity in transactions, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators from the Tianluo Dao Sect who came to trade is probably no more than three!
Ten against three, the advantage is in my hands!

The top ten experts all had a clear understanding of the situation.

Even if the other side has a top-tier Nascent Soul Realm True Person, with so many of them, plus the five experts from the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect", they can still gang up on the other side and kill them!

The thought of killing three or four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the "Tianluo Dao Sect" and the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" in one fell swoop brought joy to everyone.

This is a formidable force; even if the "Tianluo Dao Sect" suffers losses, it will be severely weakened.

After all traces were wiped away, Li Yunjing and his group prepared to board "Island of No Return".

From a distance, the island looks like a giant skeleton that has been washed by the sea for millions of years, abruptly floating on the azure sea.

The gray-black rock formations are barren, gleaming with a sickly sheen in the sunlight, creating a stark contrast with the vibrant ocean surrounding them.

The island is shrouded in a thin mist all year round, and even on the clearest days, a few wisps of gray clouds linger in the sky above the island.

This environment is highly advantageous for ambushes.

Li Yunjing and the ten immortals were very satisfied with this place.

Now that the members of the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" who had arrived ahead of time have been dealt with, the plan naturally needs to be modified.

Here at "Island of No Return," a net of heaven and earth will be laid, awaiting the arrival of the "Heavenly Net Dao Sect."

As for the exterior layout?
It's not a waste!
Once the people of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" are defeated, if anyone tries to escape, those formations can stop them and even inflict a heavy blow!
"No Return Island" is located deep in the East China Sea, far from the main shipping lanes, and is rarely visited by people.

The island is about three miles in circumference and is irregularly round in shape, with a dilapidated ancient temple in the center.

The island is barren, and the rocks are an unnatural gray-black color, as if they have been eroded by some force for a long time.

The surrounding sea area often has unusual whirlpools and dense fog, which is the origin of the word "no return".

At this moment, Li Yunjing and the others stood on "No Return Island" and began to modify the rugged rocks on the shore.

In particular, some honeycomb-shaped stones conceal deadly weapons. Once activated, they can launch an attack on the "Tianluo Dao Sect" members from the shadows.

Li Yunjing also went inside the dilapidated temple in the middle of the island to take a look.

The temple's architectural style makes it difficult to determine its age; it is neither Buddhist nor Taoist, but rather resembles a remnant of some ancient belief.

The dilapidated wall was built of gray-black stones, with dark green moss seeping from the gaps between the stones.

The temple gate had long since decayed and collapsed, leaving only two crooked gateposts, which were carved with indescribable creature patterns.

The half-fish, half-human monster knelt beneath a distorted full moon.

Upon entering the temple, the air suddenly became thick and humid, and every breath felt like swallowing seawater.

The ground was covered with stone slabs engraved with unfamiliar runes, many of which were broken and sunken, revealing bottomless black fissures beneath.

What should have been enshrined on the altar in the very center is now just a dried dark red stain and a few broken iron chains.

The most disturbing thing is the reliefs on the walls.

Although most of it has been weathered and eroded, some chilling scenes can still be discerned: countless twisted humanoid creatures kneeling before a huge shadow; a colossal creature with tentacles rising from the sea; a bloodshot eye opening in the sky...

The wall behind the temple has completely collapsed, revealing a downward staircase.

At the end of the stairs lay an impenetrable darkness, from which a wind blew, carrying the chill of the deep sea and a strange, indescribable, sweet, and pungent smell.

Standing in the center of the dilapidated temple, one can't help but have the illusion of being watched.

It was as if the broken reliefs were turning their eyes, as if something in the darkness below was holding its breath and waiting for something.

"This is really strange! Why did the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' and the 'Heavenly Net Dao Sect' choose to trade here?"

In such a depressing environment, Master Lei Ze became somewhat irritable; the environment affected his mood.

“Master Lei Ze, this is what ‘Island of No Return’ originally looked like.”

Master Feiyun said with a smile, "On this small island, there is no life, no hope, only the secret that has been waiting for thousands of years in the dilapidated temple, and the mournful cries of countless souls who have not returned among the reefs day and night."

"Master Feiyun, has no one explored this place before?"

Li Yunjing also felt uncomfortable all over, and he couldn't help but interject with a question.

"Hehe! Young friend Li, there are at least 80,000 to 100,000 people who have explored this place! Which of us cultivators from the East Sea hasn't stayed here for a while?"

Before Master Feiyun could explain, Ji Shuhan couldn't help but laugh and say.

"what!"

Li Yunjing and several True Persons from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Didn't you find anything?"

The Dan Ding Peak Master looked at everyone with a solemn expression and asked a question.

"Hehe! Of course we've discovered the problem!"

The Water Moon Fairy of "Azure Wave Pavilion" said with a smile, "Everyone has sensed the eerie atmosphere here, but they still can't find anything! Moreover, although this place is eerie, it is harmless to people. Over the years, we haven't heard of any incidents of injury or death."

"That's what happened!"

Master Feiyun, the two immortals Bibo, and the immortal Xinhu all nodded in agreement.

"It's weird!"

This greatly surprised the five Supreme Elders of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

There was something clearly wrong here, so why didn't anyone notice anything?

"It shouldn't be!"

Li Yunjing also felt something was wrong. He squatted down and ran his fingertips along the cracks between the broken stone slabs on the ground. From the depths of the black cracks, a faint friction sound suddenly came, as if countless fingernails were scratching the stone wall.

"hiss……"

Li Yunjing was startled and quickly withdrew his hand, only to find that his fingertips were covered with a layer of dark red powder, which gleamed eerily in the moonlight.

"Everyone, please see!"

Li Yunjing showed the powder to everyone, "This powder has the same composition as the stains on the altar, perhaps..."

"Giggle..."

Before Li Yunjing could finish speaking, Madam Ji covered her mouth and chuckled, "We discovered it a long time ago. The entire 'Island of No Return' has been dug up to the bone! Even the area under the steps has been thoroughly searched."

"Forehead……"

Li Yunjing scratched his head sheepishly.

He really felt something just now, as if something was gripping the broken stone surface from below. Li Yunjing reflexively pulled his hand back, and then returned to normal, without that feeling again.

What's the point?
"Buzzing..."

He wanted to ask something more, but suddenly, the island trembled violently, and the modified reefs on the shore emitted a piercing buzzing sound.

"Oh no! The people from the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' have arrived ahead of schedule!"

Li Yunjing's expression changed drastically.

"Whoosh whoosh..."

The crowd rushed to the shore, where they saw ten black iron warships emerging from the thick fog, their banners fluttering – indeed, the flags of the "Tianluo Dao Sect".

On the deck of the warship, Lu Tianluo, the Supreme Elder of the Tianluo Dao Sect, stood with his hands behind his back, followed by three Nascent Soul Realm True Persons and a hundred Golden Core Realm cultivators, their oppressive aura sweeping over the sky.

"Amazing!"

The ten Nascent Soul Realm experts trembled, sensing Lu Tianluo's formidable combat power.

As for the other three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, they did not feel that shock; their feelings remained within the general understanding.

"How high is the cultivation level of the person leading the group?"

Li Yunjing secretly sent a telepathic message to inquire, while simultaneously giving the others a meaningful look.

"At least at the seventh level of the Nascent Soul Realm!"

After someone responded, the group immediately dispersed and hid in the shadows of the reef, preparing to activate their hidden trump card.

Where are the people from the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce'?

A Taoist nun standing next to Lu Tianluo raised her eyebrows, seemingly quite displeased.

What is their status in her eyes?
The "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" is like a dog; didn't they know to come and greet us in advance?

On the contrary, their "Tianluo Dao Sect" came from afar and arrived faster than the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce"?

"Hmph! Let's go check out 'Island of No Return' first!" Lu Tianlu snorted coldly, waved his hand, and the ten warships accelerated and docked near the shore of "Island of No Return".

A hundred Golden Core cultivators transformed into streaks of light and rushed toward the island, preparing to conduct an initial inspection.

"Senior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Lü Wenbo had an accident earlier. Will that affect this transaction?"

An elderly man with a solemn expression asked.

"Lu Wenbo encountered an accident while exploring the 'Water God Palace.' It shouldn't be that someone ambushed him, but rather that he was harmed by the formation."

Lu Tianluo said coldly, "Besides, what abilities does the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' have? How dare they plot against our 'Tianluo Dao Sect' in secret?"

"Hopefully, the 'Sihai Chamber of Commerce' will be more sensible."

The Taoist nun lightly tapped the gunwale with her jade-like fingers, looking expressionlessly at "Island of No Return." "They seem to have some knowledge of the secret of the Lord of the Ruins of Return."

"So what if you notice?"

The air on the deck suddenly froze. Another old man, leaning on a dragon-headed cane, suddenly sneered, "This 'Island of No Return' formation can't be activated without my 'Heavenly Net Dao Sect's' compass. But the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce'..."

His withered finger pointed into the depths of the mist, "That old fox is still nowhere to be found. Could it be that he's planning to double-cross us?"

"A double-cross? I doubt they'd dare."

Lu Tianluo said with a disdainful look, "Don't forget, their chamber of commerce's lifeline is still in our hands. However..."

His gaze swept over the suddenly churning eddies on the sea surface. "Once the secret of the Lord of the Ruins is solved, the East Sea will no longer need the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce'."

"I don't think things are that simple!"

The last gray-robed cultivator, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke, his voice seemingly emanating from the depths of hell: "We must be wary of the 'Eastern Sea Alliance'."

"shut up!"

Lu Tianluo unleashed a terrifying aura as he looked majestically at the gray-robed cultivator, "Everything is under control! Once the Lord of Guixu's treasure is opened, we can utilize ancient secret techniques..."

His words were interrupted by a shrill roar, and a cloud of blood mist rose into the sky from the direction of the island, with countless runes flashing in the void.

The moment the hundreds of Golden Core cultivators stepped into the rocky shore, the honeycomb-shaped rocks suddenly unleashed thousands of dark blue sword energies, shooting into the air like celestial maidens scattering flowers.

Screams rose and fell as dozens of cultivators perished on the spot.

"Hmm? There really is an ambush?"

Lu Tianluo's face changed drastically, turning terrifyingly dark. He had just been acting as if he had everything under control, but now he had been publicly humiliated.

This feeling infuriated Lu Tianluo!
With a raise of his arm, a large golden net flew out from his sleeve, transforming into a ball of golden light that enveloped the entire reef area.

"Chichichi..."

The sword energy struck the large net, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound before gradually dissipating.

The remaining dozens of Golden Core Realm elders finally breathed a sigh of relief, having saved their lives.

"What kind of insignificant fellow are you, hiding your head and showing your tail? What kind of skill do you have!"

Lu Tianluo's magical power surged, forming a cloud of auspiciousness. The pressure of the eighth level of the Nascent Soul Realm pressed down on the island as if it were a tangible force, and the rocks on the shore cracked inch by inch under the pressure.

Behind him, three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators simultaneously formed hand seals, and the lifelike images of three ferocious beasts—a dragon, a tiger, and a leopard—leaped from their bodies and pounced forward!

The three colossal beasts, each ten feet tall, immediately rushed in front of the dozens of Golden Core cultivators as soon as they arrived at "Island of No Return," clearing a path for them and heading towards the dilapidated temple in the center.

"Activate the grand formation!"

Li Yunjing, sitting in the dilapidated temple, shouted loudly.

"Boom!"

On "Island of No Return", the "Ten Directions Annihilation Array" set up by ten Nascent Soul Realm cultivators was formed, turning into a huge light shield that enveloped the entire island, along with the surrounding sea.

This formation is the trump card that the ten True Immortals prepared for the "Tianluo Dao Sect"!

As soon as the formation was completed, the people of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" immediately sensed the danger.

The four Nascent Soul Realm experts, along with dozens of Golden Core Realm cultivators and the disciples remaining on the ten warships, all took control of the warships and began bombarding the "Ten Directions Annihilation Formation".

The "Ten Directions Annihilation Formation" began to ripple under so many attacks, seemingly on the verge of collapse.

Master Lei Ze leaped out from behind the reef, wielding a "Thunder Pattern Spear" crackling with lightning: "You bastards from the 'Tianluo Dao Sect,' taste the thunderous might of my 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'!"

"Boom!"

A bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket ripped through the night sky, striking directly at Lu Tianluo.

"Shenxiao Dao Sect?"

"So it was you who were behind this!"

"I knew the people from the 'Four Seas Chamber of Commerce' wouldn't dare to scheme against my 'Heavenly Net Dao Sect'!"

"Do you think you can do anything to me with these useless 'East China Sea Alliance' members?"

Lu Tianlu sneered, and the bronze compass flew out. Ancient defensive runes appeared on the surface of the compass. Lightning struck the compass and was actually sucked into it.

"Is that all you have?"

Lu Tianluo swung his hand back, and the compass shot out a golden beam of light. Lei Ze Zhenren hurriedly raised his "Thunder Pattern Spear" to block, but was blasted backward by the beam of light and spat out blood.

"Fellow Daoist! We've come to your aid!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Master Feiyun and Fairy Shuiyue launched a surprise attack from both sides, their sword light and magic intertwining to form a dazzling net of light that enveloped Lu Tianluo.

Lu Tianlu remained calm, forming hand seals and chanting, "The net of Heaven is vast, its meshes are wide, yet nothing escapes it!"

In an instant, the golden "Heavenly Net" he threw out transformed into a golden light, enveloping Flying Cloud Immortal and Water Moon Fairy.

Water Moon Fairy was unable to dodge in time and was caught in the "Heavenly Net," like a fish trapped in a net, struggling but unable to find a way out.

"Senior Shuiyue, hold your ground! With Senior Leize and Senior Feiyun here, just protect yourself!"

Li Yunjing quickly shouted.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing the loud shout, Fairy Water Moon was startled and immediately realized what was happening.

She is now trapped in a "net of heaven and earth," but that doesn't mean her life is in danger.

While Master Lei Ze and Master Fei Yun were still engaged in battle with Lu Tianluo, he was safe for the time being.

As long as you protect yourself, confront the "Heavenly Net," deplete Lu Tianluo's magical power, and trap one of his treasures, you will be helping Lei Ze Zhenren and Fei Yun Zhenren.

"That despicable brat!"

Li Yunjing's loud shout was also heard by Lu Tianluo. His pupils contracted slightly, and his face showed displeasure. He dared not be careless and activated the compass with all his might to fight against Lei Ze Zhenren and Fei Yun Zhenren.

After only a few dozen rounds, Master Lei Ze and Master Fei Yun were already struggling.

The two were at a significant disadvantage.

However, both of them are experts, so there shouldn't be any problems for the time being; they can keep Lu Tianlu occupied.

In the other three battle groups, the four Supreme Elders of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Master Xinhu, and the Ji Shuhan couple, a total of seven experts, were in a dominant position against the three Supreme Elders of the "Tianluo Dao Sect."

In particular, the four experts, Jiuyou Zhenren, Dan Dingfengzhu, Xiao Chenyu, and Zhi Qiao Zhenren, are no weaker than the three Supreme Elders of the Tianluo Dao Sect.

With four against three, and with the help of Master Xinhu and the Ji Shuhan couple, the experts of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" were in a very difficult situation.

In particular, the three experts, Jiuyou Zhenren, Dan Ding Peak Master, and Madam Ji, were utterly crushing the gray-robed cultivator from the "Tianluo Dao Sect." Before long, the gray-robed cultivator was no match for them.

"Damn it!"

Lu Tianlu had no choice but to take time out of his battles with True Person Lei Ze and True Person Fei Yun to provide support to the gray-robed cultivator.

Battles raged everywhere, causing the heavens and earth to crumble.

The dilapidated temple where Li Yunjing was located was swaying slightly. Just when the two sides were deadlocked, the warships of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" joined the battle under the urging of dozens of Golden Core cultivators.

"Heh heh! You think you can take me on?"

Li Yunjing sneered and began to control the "Divine Firmament Battleship" of the Pill Cauldron Peak Master.

"Boom!"

The main cannon of the "Shenxiao Warship" roared first, and nine purple lightning bolts tore through the air, carving winding scorch marks on the sea surface.

The Xuan Tie warship of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" was not to be outdone, with golden light emanating from the cannons at the bow, seemingly ready to tear everything apart.

Its terrifying attack power is such that even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator must be careful; if one is not careful and gets hit, their life could be in danger.

For a moment, it was as if a thunderstorm had struck the area centered around "No Return Island".

Even from dozens of miles away, one could see dazzling lights shooting into the sky and the sea from time to time.

Li Yunjing was going all out, since the "Divine Firmament Battleship" belonged to the Dan Ding Peak Master anyway.

(End of this chapter)