Chapter 1464: Different Approaches
Yang Haoran, Ma Ling, and Zhong Siyu successfully returned to Half-Moon Island via the teleportation array Ma Ling had set up. Although the array hadn't taken long to construct, its quality was impeccable, ensuring their smooth and uneventful return to Half-Moon Island.
However, the moment Yang Haoran appeared within Half-Moon Island's teleportation array, he sensed something amiss. Looking up into the distant sky above Half-Moon Island's periphery, his eyes met a chaotic scene: vast numbers of sea demons and Half-Moon Island members locked in fierce combat, their clashing forces incredibly astonishing.
Such an astonishing scene was not only noticed by Yang Haoran; Ma Ling and Zhong Siyu naturally perceived it too. After all, the commotion was simply too immense, making it difficult for them not to notice. Far from being blind, even if they were, they would still have heard the sounds of battle and the shouts of killing. Furthermore, they possessed powerful perceptive abilities that ordinary people lacked.
Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged, showing neither surprise nor anger. He seemed remarkably calm, as if he had long anticipated such an event, behaving as though none of it concerned him.
Ma Ling was dumbfounded. Clearly, such a grand spectacle was still too intense for her. Even though she had followed Yang Haoran for some time, she had never witnessed a large-scale melee like this, and so she froze on the spot.
Zhong Siyu's reaction was entirely different from Yang Haoran's and Ma Ling's. The scene before her filled her with excitement, her grin stretching almost to her ears. This journey had made her extremely uncomfortable; even after Yang Haoran's promise restored her smile, she was still somewhat displeased deep down. If not for Yang Haoran, she would have long unleashed a massacre according to her nature, rather than obediently returning to Half-Moon Island with him.
The reason for her excitement now was that she knew Yang Haoran's promise was about to be fulfilled, and she could finally satisfy her craving.
"Heh heh, Yang Haoran," Zhong Siyu cackled, "these sea demons have already fought their way to our doorstep. Are you still reluctant to let me have some fun?"
Zhong Siyu looked at Yang Haoran, a sinister grin plastered across her face as she spoke. Yang Haoran, hearing her, first smiled faintly and unhurriedly, then gave his reply.
The moment Zhong Siyu heard Yang Haoran's words, she became even more excited. She charged out like an unbridled wild horse, aiming straight for the area where the sea demons were most concentrated and strongest. As she surged forward, a violent and cruel laugh erupted from her lips, followed by the excited words that the hulking figures and other sea demons had heard.
By Zhong Siyu's deliberate actions, her laughter and excited words spread incredibly far, audible even to the hulking figures and other sea demons outside Half-Moon Island. The sea demons besieging Half-Moon Island, as well as the Half-Moon Island residents, could naturally hear her as well, making her the focal point for many.
The people of Half-Moon Island were naturally all greatly agitated. Over the past half year or so, they had gained a certain understanding of Zhong Siyu. They knew Zhong Siyu was Yang Haoran's guardian spirit and that her power was incredibly formidable. With Zhong Siyu's appearance, the immense aid she would bring to Half-Moon Island was clear, and their excitement was therefore understandable.
Yang Haoran withdrew his gaze and stepped out of the teleportation array. Ma Ling snapped back to her senses and swiftly followed Yang Haoran's steps.
Although Half-Moon Island was currently under siege by a large number of sea demons, the teleportation array was still guarded by numerous sentinels, each of them an expert. None had been pulled from their posts despite Half-Moon Island being under attack.
Before Yang Haoran and the two women appeared, the guards here naturally had all their attention focused on the ongoing battle. Though they had to stick to their posts and couldn't join the fight, this didn't mean they were indifferent to it.
When Yang Haoran and the two women appeared, the guards, being experts themselves, sensed them immediately. Startled, they also became fully vigilant. Whether positioned openly or hidden in the shadows, all eyes immediately turned to the teleportation array, and they activated the power within their bodies, ensuring they could instantly launch an attack if anything seemed amiss with the newcomers.
However, when they discovered that the newcomers were none other than Yang Haoran and his two companions, they immediately dropped their guard, kneeling on one knee before the teleportation array in respectful salute.
Of course, the one they knelt to was neither Zhong Siyu nor Ma Ling, but Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran stepped out of the teleportation array, gestured for the guards to rise, and then once again directed his gaze to the great battle raging above. He had no intention of leaving the teleportation array, as members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall would soon be teleporting in succession. Staying here would save a lot of trouble, and moreover, the current battle between the two sides hadn't yet reached a point where his personal intervention was absolutely necessary.
Yang Haoran's composure instilled immense confidence in the guards present and filled them with profound pride. For Yang Haoran to remain so calm and unfazed in such a situation, they felt, was not something just anyone could achieve. It was a clear manifestation of absolute confidence in their side's strength, and the very bearing a leader should possess.
Originally, these guards had harbored some concern about the sea demons' sudden assault on Half-Moon Island, but now, that faint worry in their hearts had completely vanished like smoke.
Ma Ling, standing by his side, was similarly affected by Yang Haoran's composure. This gave her an immense sense of security, and her heart felt considerably more settled as a result.
"Brother Yang," Ma Ling asked, "didn't you want to subdue as many sea demons as possible to serve you and boost Half-Moon Island's strength? But why did you. . . why did you let our Lady act? If she intervenes, I'm afraid you won't even get their souls."
Ma Ling was a little confused, as Yang Haoran's current approach was completely different from what they had done during their journey. So, she couldn't help but open her mouth and ask him.
"Heh heh," Yang Haoran chuckled, "The situation is different now. These sea demons dare to besiege my Half-Moon Island, and in such vast numbers. There must definitely be sea demons of the Demon Saint realm among them, perhaps even more than one. Otherwise, how would they dare launch such a large-scale assault on my Half-Moon Island? Since there are Demon Saint realm sea demons present, a overly friendly approach definitely won't work. Otherwise, they'll think my Half-Moon Island is afraid of them. Unleashing our Lady's slaughter, and giving them a taste of what we're capable of, will be far more effective."
Yang Haoran explained with a faint smile, and Ma Ling suddenly understood.
In the current situation, Half-Moon Island had not fallen into a disadvantage. Half-Moon Island's inherent strength was already formidable, and with experts like Ye Zhiqiu stationed there, even though the besieging sea demons were numerous and powerful, they still hadn't gained the upper hand.
Zhong Siyu's arrival added another expert to Half-Moon Island's side, significantly boosting their morale. Furthermore, Zhong Siyu herself was a veritable killing god; her participation drastically altered the situation. Half-Moon Island, which hadn't been at a disadvantage to begin with, immediately seized an absolute advantage.
In a short span of time, a large number of sea demons lost their lives to Zhong Siyu. Not only did their physical bodies perish miserably, but Zhong Siyu didn't even spare their souls. Whether useful or not, she devoured them all in one go, perfectly embodying the saying, "A mosquito, no matter how small, is still meat."
The teleportation array once again erupted with a dazzling light, indicating that more people had teleported to Half-Moon Island. The guards consequently grew vigilant once more.
"No need to be nervous, they're our own people."
Yang Haoran also sensed the commotion coming from the teleportation array, so he spoke up to reassure them. The guards, hearing Yang Haoran's words, immediately lowered their defenses. However, the scene that unfolded next stunned them into utter silence, their mouths agape, faces filled with disbelief.
Under the organization of Tang Shi and the siblings Jing Qi and Jing Miao, large numbers of Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall members successively emerged from the teleportation array. They then divided into two groups, standing perfectly aligned and orderly before Yang Haoran, their demeanor utterly respectful.
Tang Shi and the siblings Jing Qi and Jing Miao were the last to teleport to Half-Moon Island. Like their subordinates, after stepping out of the teleportation array, they proactively came before Yang Haoran and stood respectfully, awaiting his commands.
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