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Chapter 525: Supreme Alliance Master (Please subscribe)

Chapter 525: Supreme Alliance Master (Please subscribe)

Emerald Island.

Inside a certain cave abode.

Zhong Hong Yu, Hai Da Niu, Zheng Shan, and other high-ranking members were all present, and across from them sat two ethereal-looking fairies.

One of them was none other than Liu Xu!

However, at this moment, she had successfully formed her Core, stepping into the early Core Formation realm!

This woman was a proper, legitimate immortal seedling from the Three Kingdoms cultivation world, possessing a Heaven-grade wood spiritual root aptitude. After being selected and brought to Emerald Island, she was taught the 'Green Wood Longevity Art' by Fang Xi.

Because cultivators with Heaven-grade spiritual roots faced no bottlenecks for Core Formation, this woman painstakingly cultivated for several decades, finally achieving perfection with her Golden Core!

And the other fairy was actually Huang Yungong's disciple—Ling Shu!

Probably because she knew that Yun Jizi was actually the Dragon Fish Island Master. . .

"This is humiliating, utterly humiliating. . ."

Hai Da Niu's voice was deep and resonant: "Those external cultivators are too overbearing. Just whose Emerald Island is this, anyway?"

Zhong Hong Yu forced a bitter smile and said: "Right now, nearly all the remaining Nascent Soul old monsters from both the righteous and demonic paths are gathered here. . . If not for the protection of the Wishful Thinking Sect's Grand Elder and that transformed turtle demon, I fear we wouldn't even retain our current marginalized position. . ."

She vaguely felt in her heart that even if Young Master returned, he would likely only be able to swallow this indignity and suffer in silence.

"Everyone, there's no need to worry too much. The Dragon Fish Island Master's magical arts and divine abilities are astonishingly powerful. . . He should be fine."

Ling Shu spoke, her voice carrying a unique rhythm.

"Island Master. . . when will he return?"

Liu Xu's expression was lost in thought.

Back then, she almost became Fang Xi's disciple, yet, this Island Master simply left behind a secret manual and hadn't been seen for decades. . .

It was truly exasperating.

Now that Emerald Island was caught in a storm, would the Island Master return?

Or would he, as the rumors suggested, protect himself wisely, using the ancient teleportation array to leave and never return?

Just then, a thunderous boom resounded from outside.

The terrifying Nascent Soul-level combat fluctuations caused the Core Formation cultivators' expressions to change drastically, and they flew out of their cave abodes.

...

A moment ago.

In the sky above Emerald Island, several acres of clouds converged. Within them appeared jade palaces and high platforms with cloud seats.

Grandmaster Xiaoyao displayed his 'Sky Cloud Sea' art, and, laughing heartily, entertained several Nascent Soul old monsters: ". . . Gentlemen, please drain this cup!"

"Many thanks, Grandmaster Xiaoyao!"

Facing this person, who was almost the foremost among cultivators below the Soul Transformation realm, the several Nascent Soul old monsters all showed respect, draining their cups in one gulp.

"The scenery on Emerald Island is truly magnificent, what a pity. . ."

Suddenly, a Nascent Soul cultivator resembling a red-bearded middle-aged man sighed.

He was the sect master of the righteous 'Fire Refining Sect', and had now long become a stray dog.

Seeing Emerald Island's foundation, he too felt a stir of desire.

The Nascent Soul old monsters at the banquet immediately erupted in agitation. Many loudly cursed the Dragon Fish Island Master, calling him a cowardly turtle. The crucial point was that he didn't even take one of them with him when he fled!

Although after they fled, they would also surely destroy the ancient teleportation array, to cut off any possibility of the Heavenly Phoenix's pursuit. . .

"It has long been rumored in Myriad Islands Lake," another Nascent Soul old monster, dressed as a scholar, remarked, "that the Dragon Fish True Monarch's rise to power was entirely dependent on the word 'Gou'. . . Now it seems, the reputation is indeed well-deserved."

"Haha. . . at this moment, feasting is paramount. . ."

Grandmaster Xiaoyao was about to say something more when his expression suddenly changed.

From the direction of the Evergreen Hall, a streak of azure escape light surged, and overwhelming spiritual power pressed down, causing every Nascent Soul cultivator's expression to immediately change.

After they clearly saw the newcomer, they blurted out: "Dragon Fish Island Master? You. . . you've already advanced to late Nascent Soul?"

By now, they all knew that the Dragon Fish Island Master was Yun Jizi.

Yet, during the great demon race war, he was only at early Nascent Soul, wasn't he?

How long had it been?

How had he become a Grand Cultivator already?

The escape light receded. Fang Xi, clad in an azure robe, with his hands clasped behind his back, landed upon the cloud platform, staring expressionlessly at Grandmaster Xiaoyao, making even this peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator feel uneasy in his heart.

"You unwelcome guests, are quite happily drinking and making merry in my home, aren't you?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of icy killing intent emanating from them.

Grandmaster Xiaoyao, in a white robe with three long strands of beard, possessed a distinctly immortal aura. At this moment, it was unknown what secret art or medicinal pill he had used to replenish his lifespan; he looked somewhat younger than before. He rose and cupped his hands in greeting: "This old man hosting a banquet on your esteemed land was indeed somewhat discourteous. A generous gift will be sent later, Dragon Fish Island Master, please. . ."

While secretly seething with resentment, he surprisingly also felt a mix of anticipation and fervent hope.

After all, since the Dragon Fish Island Master had returned, didn't that mean there was an ancient teleportation array they could use to escape?

Compared to escaping the great beast tide, what was a mere fourth-order spirit island?

'Each and every one of them. . . do they take me for a pushover? '

'Or is it that the law doesn't punish the multitude? '

Fang Xi, infuriated, burst into laughter instead, and decided to pick one and beat them to death.

"Too much nonsense!"

He lightly shouted, and with a grasp of his right hand, five streaks of 'Taiyi Azure Wood Divine Light' flew out, shooting towards Grandmaster Xiaoyao!

Grandmaster Xiaoyao's expression changed drastically. He transformed into a wisp of white cloud, drifting backward. With a turn of his thoughts, countless clouds converged, forming soldier after soldier, each holding white shields, long spears, and other weapons.

*Pfft! *

A flash of azure light, and these white cloud soldiers instantly disintegrated.

Although this person's 'Sky Cloud Sea' art was renowned throughout the Southern Barrens, compared to the Fangxian Dao Master's Auspicious Cloud, it was nothing at all!

Seeing his 'Sky Cloud Sea' art easily broken, Grandmaster Xiaoyao waved his hand. A white silk handkerchief embroidered with clouds flew out. It was covered in cloud patterns, sparkling with spiritual light, clearly a rare and invaluable defensive spirit treasure.

But the next moment, five streaks of azure light swept past the cloud handkerchief, cutting it into countless fragments. Their momentum undiminished, they circled Grandmaster Xiaoyao once.

The layers of cloud-like defenses around Grandmaster Xiaoyao disintegrated in an instant, revealing the figure behind them.

He was still muttering, seemingly trying to say something, when his body suddenly tore into four pieces.

Amidst the countless fragmented remains, a white light flashed.

A completely white Nascent Soul performed a cloud escape technique, transforming into a wisp of white smoke that soared upward. Its escape speed was quite astonishing.

But the next instant, a small, grayish-white pagoda landed directly above the Nascent Soul's head. A circle of light descended.

Grandmaster Xiaoyao's Nascent Soul held high a snow-white cloud pendant, which transformed into a pure white pillar of light. It landed on the grayish-white light screen, but silently dissolved away.

The might of this 'Soul Suppressing Pagoda' clearly exceeded Grandmaster Xiaoyao's expectations.

"Stop!"

At this moment, Tian Xingzi's voice transmission finally arrived, belatedly. Outside Emerald Island, two streaks of escape light, one black and one white, rushed over, both emitting late Nascent Soul-level spiritual power fluctuations.

"Hmph!"

Fang Xi coldly snorted, and the Heavenly Demon Chant followed. Grandmaster Xiaoyao's Nascent Soul seemed to suffer a heavy blow. Its form stumbled, and was immediately sucked into the 'Soul Suppressing Pagoda'.

He held the small pagoda in his hand, and turned around to see Tian Du Mojun and Tian Xingzi arriving together, their expressions a mixture of shock and panic.

'That was Grandmaster Xiaoyao. . . Even if this Venerable One acted personally, I might not have been able to keep him. '

Tian Du Mojun sighed inwardly, then immediately put on an expression of watching a good show, standing to the side, indicating that he was merely there to join the fun.

And Tian Xingzi, who had just shouted "Stop! ", felt a bit awkward.

He could never have imagined that the Dragon Fish Island Master could break through to late Nascent Soul, and that Grandmaster Xiaoyao, under his opponent, couldn't even withstand two or three moves.

At this moment, the scholar and the Fire Refining Sect's Nascent Soul cultivator absolutely wished they could slap themselves.

Who knew how much the Dragon Fish Island Master's divine consciousness had overheard. . .

*Whoosh whoosh! *

At this moment, the escape lights of the few remaining Nascent Soul old monsters also rushed over. Fang Xi even saw Nangong Li of the Wishful Thinking Sect.

This charming and beautiful female Nascent Soul cultivator gave him a massive eye-roll, clearly resentful of having been deceived for so long.

He rubbed his face, deciding it would be best to simply ignore her.

At this point, Tian Xingzi also understood the situation, and became even more alarmed and fearful of Fang Xi.

He vaguely knew that the other party was a successor of the Green Emperor Mountain. Moreover, having already advanced to late Nascent Soul and easily captured Grandmaster Xiaoyao, he was absolutely no match.

Tian Xingzi bowed first: "Dragon Fish Island Master, now that you have returned, none but you can turn the tide. . . This old man is untalented, and respectfully requests the Dragon Fish Island Master to assume the position of Supreme Alliance Master of both the righteous and demonic paths, leading us all to resist the demon race!"

Tian Du Mojun cast a slightly surprised glance at Tian Xingzi, but then sneered inwardly and said: "I am also very much in support of the Dragon Fish Island Master becoming the Supreme Alliance Master of both the righteous and demonic paths."

This turn of events left the observing Nascent Soul old monsters almost dumbfounded.

However, recalling how the Dragon Fish Island Master had just ruthlessly eliminated Grandmaster Xiaoyao, even if they wished to object, they dared not speak it aloud.

"Supreme Alliance Master of Righteous and Demonic Paths? !"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xi revealed a faint smile on his face: "Very well then. . . I shall assume the position."

After using soul-searching to understand the current situation, his heart settled, and a grand plan vaguely formed within him.

Since Tian Xingzi was being so cooperative, he might as well fulfill his wishes.

"Greetings, Supreme Alliance Master!"

Tian Xingzi immediately bowed. The other Nascent Soul old monsters exchanged glances, then could only follow suit and bow.

After Fang Xi calmly accepted, Tian Xingzi then smiled and said: "Supreme Alliance Master. . . although Grandmaster Xiaoyao erred, his crime does not warrant death. Please release his Nascent Soul, so he may atone for his sins by rendering meritorious service. . . After all, his cultivation is still considerable. . ."

"Are you implying. . . the greater good takes precedence?"

Fang Xi's face held a half-smile, half-sneer. He had always utterly loathed such behavior of first labeling someone then engaging in moral blackmail.

Tian Xingzi's eyes lit up: "Exactly, the greater good takes precedence!"

"Hehe, if this Venerable One agrees," Fang Xi sneered, "then next, for the sake of the grand anti-demon cause, would I not also have to donate my spirit island for everyone to recuperate on?"

Fang Xi sneered: "Issue this Alliance Master's order. . . except for the Wishful Thinking Sect, all Nascent Souls and their disciples are to completely vacate Emerald Island within one day, otherwise. . . Grandmaster Xiaoyao will be a warning!"

Seeing this, Tian Xingzi's eyes widened slightly, then he could only sigh helplessly in his heart.

Fortunately, he wasn't absolutely determined to rescue Grandmaster Xiaoyao. Now that the Dragon Fish Island Master had assumed the mantle of righteousness, it was impossible for him to be punished for his previous actions, right?

Tian Du Mojun bowed with a smiling expression: "As you command. . ."

His Lishang Demon Palace's people had long been restrained, having always used the Seven Treasures Flying Ship as their cave abode. Thus, they had nothing to fear at all. . .

...

Half a day later, numerous escape lights, as if fleeing a disaster, hurriedly moved out of Emerald Island.

Inside the Evergreen Hall.

Fang Xi stood with his hands clasped behind his back. One after another, Core Formation cultivators entered the hall.

Upon seeing Fang Xi, Hai Da Niu immediately bowed down with great deference, his voice laced with a tearful catch: "Master. . . you've finally returned! During your absence, look at what those outsiders have turned Emerald Island into. . ."