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Chapter 591 Instant Fame (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The five-colored sword light and the pitch-black demonic energy collided repeatedly in the sky, and each collision caused the space to distort and tremble.

"Form ranks! Cover the alliance leader!"

Ji Shuhan roared, and the four Nascent Soul cultivators immediately formed the Four Symbols Battle Formation.

Four illusory figures—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—manifested, firmly protecting the three spiritual veins in the center, while simultaneously confronting the four Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of the Demonic Sect.

"Shhhhhh!"

Just as the five were fighting each other, three streaks of blood-red light suddenly shot out from the seabed, revealing that they were three more Nascent Soul demon cultivators!
Wielding the "Blood-Transforming Divine Blade," they charged straight at the Four Symbols Formation, aiming to seize three fourth-tier spiritual veins!
"Your opponent is me!"

Li Yunjing roared, and under his command, the three "Divine Firmament Warships" began to concentrate their fire, bombarding the three Nascent Soul Realm demonic cultivators who had launched a sneak attack!

As for the three fourth-order spiritual veins, they remain sealed in place, and no one can take them away.

Li Yunjing had the best chance, but unfortunately his magic power was insufficient to seize the spiritual vein!
Previously, Li Yunjing had tried to move the spiritual vein, but found it to be like a heavy ancient divine mountain that could not be moved at all.

This secretly shocked Li Yunjing: "Our ancestor truly possesses the great supernatural power to move mountains and overturn seas!"

"You brat, you dare to stand in front of your ancestor as a Golden Core cultivator? I'll smash you to pieces!"

One of the demonic cultivators was unable to dodge in time and his left arm was struck by lightning, instantly turning it black.

But he grinned maliciously and made a hand seal, and countless blood worms gushed out of the wound, instantly healing it completely. He then glared coldly at Li Yunjing.

At this moment, the three "Shenxiao Warships" have completed their assembly.

Wen Bin stood in front of the main control array and sternly ordered: "All main cannons, aim at the Nascent Soul battlefield, charge up and prepare—fire!"

One hundred and eight bolts of lightning ripped through the sky. Although they could not harm the Nascent Soul cultivators, they successfully disrupted the demonic cultivators' offensive.

Liao Wanqing even directed the Foundation Establishment cultivators to form a battle formation and channel their magical power into the energy furnaces of the three "Divine Firmament Warships".

At this point, individual strength is insignificant.

If an army of nearly three thousand cultivators is used as an energy transmitter, it can be transformed into terrifying attack power through the "Divine Firmament Warship," truly harming Nascent Soul cultivators.

With the help of the three "Divine Firmament Warships", Li Yunjing managed to stabilize the situation and temporarily block the attack of the three Nascent Soul Realm demonic cultivators.

"court death!"

Enraged at the sight, the Netherworld Ancestor suddenly split his giant hand into countless forms, each finger transforming into a hundred-foot-long blood python.

These blood pythons ignored physical attacks and directly penetrated the protective shield of the "Divine Firmament Warship," instantly draining dozens of cultivators into dried corpses!
"evil creature!"

The Five Elements Master finally became truly enraged.

He bit his fingertip and drew a blood-red talisman in the air.

This was none other than the forbidden Taoist technique, "Immortal Slaughtering Blood Talisman!"

In an instant, the entire world fell silent.

"Boom!"

A crimson lightning bolt, over a hundred feet in diameter, descended from the sky and struck the giant hand of the Netherworld Ancestor with pinpoint accuracy.

The demonic body, formed from the souls of countless wronged men, was shattered into pieces by this attack!
"Ah! Five Elements Old Man, you have actually mastered such a terrifying forbidden technique!"

A shrill scream echoed from the void rift, and the remaining demonic energy contracted wildly.

"Rumble..."

The residual power of the crimson lightning pillar exploded into towering waves on the sea surface, and the screams of the Netherworld Ancestor gradually dissipated into the void.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the seven Nascent Soul demon cultivators immediately turned into bloody light and fled in all directions.

"Want to go?"

The Five Elements Master snorted coldly, and his five-colored sword light split into countless forms, instantly catching up with three of them.

Where the sword flashed, blood rained down, and the three demonic cultivators were instantly annihilated!

The remaining four were terrified and, without hesitation, burned their life essence to use the Blood Escape Technique, disappearing into the sky in the blink of an eye.

The power of the Five Elements True Man was so great that even Nascent Soul Realm True Man was terrified!

Even a master of the same level as the Netherworld Ancestor suffered a loss at the hands of the Five Elements True Man.

The Netherworld Ancestor was fearsome and had a great reputation in the East Sea, but when he truly encountered the pillar of a top sect, he was completely at a disadvantage.

In particular, the Taoist methods of the "Shenxiao Taoist Sect" are specifically designed to counter demonic practices!

This meant that the Netherworld Ancestor could only unleash 80% of his full power.

In addition, even in terms of magical treasures, the Netherworld Ancestor is not as powerful as the Five Elements True Man!
With all these factors combined, the Five Elements True Man was able to defeat the Netherworld Ancestor with overwhelming force!

If this were a master of the same level from the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" or the "Tianluo Dao Sect," it would be quite difficult for the Five Elements True Man to defeat him.

Even if the Netherworld Ancestor encountered experts of the level of "Yuanyang Dao Sect" and "Tianluo Dao Sect", he might not necessarily be defeated!

This is the relationship of mutual generation and restraint among cultivators.

In the clash with the demonic path, the lightning magic of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" had a clear advantage.

At this moment, the five Nascent Soul Realm cultivators of the Demonic Path fled, and the situation returned to normal.

Li Yunjing breathed a sigh of relief and immediately directed the army on the "Shenxiao Warship" to treat the wounded.

Although the battle was brief, all three "Divine Firmament Warships" were damaged, nearly a hundred cultivators perished, and hundreds were injured.

It can be said that the sudden emergence of eight Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the Demonic Path has put immense pressure on the "East Sea Alliance".

Fortunately, the Five Elements True Man suppressed all enemies, and with the strength of a top-tier Nascent Soul Realm cultivator from "Tianlan Star," he subdued the enemy.

Otherwise, several Nascent Soul cultivators from the "East Sea Alliance" would have perished, and Li Yunjing's army would have suffered heavy losses.

This is the importance of experts.

"Alliance Leader! The Spirit Vein..."

This was the third time Ji Shuhan had witnessed the Five Elements Master's intervention, and he became increasingly cautious, offering him careful reminders.

"Business as usual!"

The Five Elements Master nodded slightly, and with a grab of his hand, the three crystalline spiritual veins that had remained in place reappeared.

With a light tap of his fingertip, one of the streaks transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into Li Yunjing's "Purple Gold Gourd." "You remained calm in the face of danger during this battle; you deserve a reward!"

"Thank you, leader!"

Li Yunjing was overjoyed and quickly put away the "Purple Gold Gourd".

At that moment, the spiritual vein transformed into a real dragon and entered the gourd.

Inside that space, in the "Chaos Palace," spiritual energy surged, spiritual springs gushed forth, and spiritual herbs grew at a visible speed!

Li Yunjing then put the captured "Void Stone" into the "Purple Gold Gourd". Upon seeing this, the Five Elements True Man flicked his finger, and the power of the five elements transformed into five long dragons, which entered the "Purple Gold Gourd".

Instantly, the entire interior space of the "Purple Gold Gourd" resounded with thunderous booms, as if the heavens and earth were being created. At the edge of this world, the power of the five elements surged.

Those forces swept in all directions.

The dark area at the edge of the "Purple Gold Gourd" was slowly transformed by the power of the Five Elements, and some small streams, rocks and soil were born, and green plants slowly grew out.

The surrounding edges have become vibrant with life, expanding the original space to a radius of ten miles!

"Thank you, ancestor!"

Li Yunjing sensed the changes in the "Purple Gold Gourd" and expressed his gratitude loudly.

Several Nascent Soul Realm cultivators standing nearby looked on with envy.

They knew perfectly well that Li Yunjing possessed a spatial magic treasure.
Such legendary treasures were something none of them had ever possessed, or even seen.

I never expected that a junior would possess a treasure of this caliber.

Is this the wealth and power of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?
These people don't believe that the good things Li Yunjing possessed were all obtained through his own good fortune.

That would be too exaggerated!

In their view, Li Yunjing becoming the deputy sect leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" must be because the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" provided Li Yunjing with a treasure!

Only in this way will it align with their understanding!

This idea was so deeply ingrained that even when Li Yunjing explained it to them, they didn't believe a single word!

The more capable a person is, the more arrogant and self-willed they become!

The same applies to these Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.

"This vein will be placed on 'Divine Firmament Island' for the use of all alliance cultivators."

The Five Elements True Man nodded to Li Yunjing and then divided another spiritual vein into four parts, bestowing them upon Ji Shuhan and others, while keeping the last one in his sleeve.

Three days later, after a thorough looting that left the land barren, "Blood Prison Island" was left completely desolate.

Many medicinal fields, along with the land, were taken away by the cultivators of the "East Sea Alliance".

Any medicinal plants were also completely uprooted.

The Blood Blade Sect's mountain gate, including its bricks and tiles, was also collected by some cultivators.

Because those are all first- or second-tier materials, once dissolved and refined, they can play a significant role.

Such a massive project, even with over two thousand cultivators involved, took a full three days to complete. At this moment, the cultivator army reboarded the three "Divine Firmament Warships."

The first battle of the "East China Sea Alliance" has come to an end, and they are about to return to their original course.

Standing on the flagship's deck, Li Yunjing gazed at the gradually darkening "Blood Prison Island," his heart filled with countless emotions.

This once malevolent land, teeming with demonic energy, has now lost all its spiritual veins, and the crimson mist on the island is dissipating at a visible rate.

Sooner or later, this place will become an ordinary island, unsuitable for cultivators to live on.

"Vice Sect Leader Li, all the spoils of war have been counted."

A Golden Core elder respectfully handed over a jade slip, stating, "A total of over 5,300 demonic artifacts, 1,078,200,000 spirit stones, and various spiritual materials were seized..."

"According to the alliance rules, 50% should be allocated to the participating members, and the compensation for the dead and wounded should also be paid in full!"

After listening, Li Yunjing took the jade slip, examined it carefully, and said after thinking for a moment, "The rest will go into the Alliance Treasury and be used within the Alliance in the future!"

He turned to look at the cultivators who were healing, and instructed them, "Especially the compensation for the fallen fellow cultivators, make sure it is doubled and distributed properly! This matter will be handled by my Enforcement Hall. Anyone who tries to take advantage of this spirit stone will be killed without mercy!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, several Golden Core Realm elders near Li Yunjing were startled and quickly responded.

In recent days, Li Yunjing, Wen Bin, and Liao Wanqing, along with the "Enforcement Hall," have killed countless people, and everyone is filled with awe for the "Enforcement Hall."

Li Yunjing specifically emphasized that even those with ulterior motives should consider whether they have the life to make money but not the life to spend it!

When the three "Shenxiao Warships" returned to "Shenxiao Island" for repairs, the news that the "East Sea Alliance" had wiped out the major demonic sect "Blood Blade Sect" finally spread.

In this battle, all three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the Blood Blade Sect, as well as the three people brought by the Netherworld Ancestor, perished on the battlefield.

The reputation of the Five Elements Immortal resounded throughout the East Sea.

"The Five Elements True Man, with his own strength, overpowered the Netherworld Ancestor and killed six Nascent Soul demonic cultivators in succession!"

"The 'East China Sea Alliance' was wiped out in one battle, and even 'Blood Prison Island' was thoroughly ravaged!"

"The Divine Firmament Dao Sect is indeed profound; even its Vice Sect Leader, Li Yunjing, possesses a spatial treasure!"

……

Various rumors spread, and countless independent cultivators and small sects came to seek refuge.

Within just half a month, tens of thousands of cultivators gathered outside Shenxiao Island, including many Golden Core Realm experts, and even two Nascent Soul Realm rogue cultivators came to pay their respects to the Five Elements True Man, hoping to join the alliance.

Previously, these people feared the might of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" and thought that the "East Sea Alliance" was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating its own strength, and would be doomed sooner or later.

Having witnessed the formidable power of the "Eastern Sea Alliance," these people have changed their minds, now believing that the "Eastern Sea Alliance" still has a promising future and can withstand the "Tianluo Dao Sect."

Of course, only a small number of neutral cultivators joined this time.

Most independent cultivators, families, and sects are still observing.

One victory means nothing.

They need to see the clash between the "East Sea Alliance" and the "Tianluo Dao Sect" before making a decision.

After all, these smaller forces need to be treated with caution. If they are not careful, their families, sects, and even their own lives could be wiped out because they bet on the wrong treasure.

It's not surprising that these people are cautious.

Standing outside the council hall, Li Yunjing looked at the dense array of escape lights in the distance and thought to himself, "After this battle, the 'East Sea Alliance' has finally gained a firm foothold."

"I, 'Master Xuanbing,' wish to join the 'Eastern Sea Alliance' with my disciples to fight against the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'!"

An elderly man with white hair stepped through the air, surrounded by a chilling aura; he was clearly a rogue cultivator at the first level of the Nascent Soul stage.

"With Fellow Daoist Xuanbing's arrival, the alliance is like a tiger with wings!"

The Five Elements Master, accompanied by several vice-leaders, personally came out to greet them, saying with a smile.

"The Tianluo Dao Sect is rampant, and we rogue cultivators are weak and powerless. Now, with the protection of the East Sea Alliance, we finally have someone to rely on!"

Another Nascent Soul cultivator, "Crimson Flame True Man," followed closely behind, cupping his hands and smiling.

The Five Elements Master nodded slightly and then announced: "From this day forward, 'Master Xuanbing' and 'Master Chiyan' will be worshipped by the Alliance, with a status equivalent to the Vice Alliance Leader!"

Li Yunjing stood aside, secretly delighted: "With the alliance's strength greatly increased, we will have more confidence to fight against the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' in the future!"

In his heart, he never took the demonic path seriously.

The only enemy in the East China Sea is the "Tianluo Dao Sect"!
Despite having the upper hand in several encounters, Li Yunjing was actually filled with apprehension towards the "Tianluo Dao Sect" deep down.

This behemoth sect deep in the East China Sea has such a profound foundation.

I can't accept it!

Meanwhile, on a secluded island deep in the East China Sea, the Netherworld Ancestor sat cross-legged in a pool of blood, his body surging with demonic energy, clearly still recovering from his injuries.

"Old man of the Five Elements... I swear I will not rest until I avenge this grudge!"

He suddenly opened his eyes, blood spurting out, and shouted sharply, "Send down the order to summon the three major demonic sects, the Blood Demon Sect, the Yin Sha Sect, and the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls, to discuss a grand plan!"

"Yes!"

In the shadows, several figures quietly retreated.

"East China Sea Alliance?"

The Netherworld Ancestor gazed into the distance, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "Hmph, I'd like to see how long you can remain arrogant!"

……

The "East Sea Alliance" is unaware that the demonic path has completely taken a grudge against them.

The Netherworld Ancestor is gathering more demonic cultivators to plot against the "East Sea Alliance".

Over the next six months, the "East Sea Alliance" gained immense popularity, attracting more and more cultivators, eventually recruiting a total of 70,000 cultivators.

The vast majority of them were Qi Refining Realm cultivators, tens of thousands were Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, two hundred were Golden Core Realm cultivators, and one was Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.

With this force joining in, many problems immediately arose.

At the beginning of the alliance's formation, the first batch of major sects and families had already divided up the rights and benefits within the alliance.

These newcomers are naturally not capable of taking charge of any particular aspect.

With more people, more troubles arise. At this moment, the "East China Sea Alliance" is no longer a monolithic entity.

"Li Yunjing is only at the Golden Core stage; what gives him the right to wield such power?"

"Exactly! He's only strong because of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' background. In terms of strength, any one of our Nascent Soul elders is stronger than him!"

"It's laughable that such an important position as the Enforcement Hall is entrusted to a Golden Core cultivator!"

"Yes! Every department is headed by a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, so how did it become the turn of a Golden Core cultivator to be in charge?"

"How dare he take on the role of hall master!"

"I wonder what people were thinking back then?"

"Are we just going to let a Golden Core cultivator run rampant over us?"

……

Some of the newly joined cultivators were secretly discussing and had reservations about Li Yunjing's status.

On this day, Wen Bin found Li Yunjing.

"Vice Alliance Leader, have you heard?"

Wen Bin's expression was grave. He strode into Li Yunjing's quiet room and said in a low voice, "Recently, rumors have been circulating within the alliance, and many newly joined cultivators are questioning your authority. In particular, that newly joined Nascent Soul cultivator, 'Qing Mingzi,' has secretly won over quite a few Golden Core cultivators."

"Just a clown."

Li Yunjing was playing with the "purple-gold gourd" in his hand when he heard this and chuckled.

As the head of the Enforcement Hall and the vice leader of the alliance, how could he lack people who would tip him off and curry favor with him?
These rumors had already been reported to him by many people several days ago.

Li Yunjing could only shake his head inwardly. The knowledge of rogue cultivators was indeed limited; they couldn't even tell who was in charge of the "East Sea Alliance"!

The Five Elements True Man and the other vice leaders are in charge of major affairs, while Li Yunjing personally arranges all the minor matters within the alliance.

In other words, he is the spokesperson for those Nascent Soul cultivators, the Grand Steward of the Alliance, and in charge of everything.

Can such a person be defeated simply by a group of newcomers banding together?

Just like Li Yunjing said, he's nothing but a clown.

"But this time it's different!"

Wen Bin said urgently, "My informant planted next to Qing Mingzi has sent word that they are planning to launch an attack at the Alliance Conference in three days to force you to hand over the power of the Enforcement Hall!"

"Oh?"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes: "It seems someone is tired of living."

The publicization of the conflict crossed Li Yunjing's bottom line.

(End of this chapter)