Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8368 - 345-under attack (1)

A collective smile spread across the faces of those present as they heard Zhao Hai’s words. This counterattack had yielded incredible results, as seizing Blood Treasure Island in a single strike was a monumental achievement. This victory ensured they would hold the strategic initiative in all future engagements, whether they were playing offense or defense.

Zhao Hai glanced at his subordinates and chuckled. "Very well, that is enough celebration. Let us discuss our next moves." Upon hearing his command, the atmosphere turned grave. Everyone watched Zhao Hai in silence, their eyes filled with deep admiration. By successfully capturing Blood Treasure Island in one fell swoop, he had proven himself to be a formidable commander of extraordinary strength and vision.

Addressing the group, Zhao Hai continued, "Blood Treasure Island is ours, but the enemy has surely received word by now. Our next phase involves two primary objectives. First, we must fortify and hold this island. Second, while the enemy is preoccupied with reclaiming Blood Treasure Island, we will launch strikes against their other territories to seize more islands simultaneously."

After a brief pause, he added, "Summon every disciple proficient in setting up magic formations. Furthermore, the elite squad that accompanied me in this conquest is not to be disbanded. They are now a permanent unit under my direct authority, serving as the sharpest blade in our counteroffensive. Now, go and make the necessary preparations."

The crowd responded with a thunderous shout of acknowledgment and immediately set to work. The ten thousand elite disciples were quickly reassembled, alongside those skilled in formation arts. Zhao Hai personally led this group to begin the total reconstruction of Blood Treasure Island’s defensive arrays.

As they began their work, the forces of the 13 Family Alliance arrived. Initially, they were oblivious to the fact that the island had fallen. Although they had received an earlier distress signal reporting the presence of enemies, no further updates followed. They had assumed the garrison on Blood Treasure Island had handled the threat internally and didn't give it much thought, especially since the Blood Kill Sect had been focusing their aggression on Blood Eye Island.

When the Blood Kill Sect’s main force reached Blood Treasure Island, the Alliance commanders assumed they were merely retreating toward Blood Stone Island. However, Pan Qianlong, a seasoned strategist, remained cautious. He attempted to establish communication with the island to assess the situation but found it impossible to make contact. This silence filled him with dread. He prepared to send a reconnaissance team, only to discover that the island's teleportation formation had been completely disabled.

Pan Qianlong realized instantly that the Blood Kill Sect had made a move. He immediately mobilized a force of one hundred thousand soldiers, utilizing portable teleportation formations to reach Blood Treasure Island. Upon arrival, they saw that the island’s defenses had been transformed. Originally, the island was protected by a translucent shield—a hasty modification of the old arrays since they hadn't occupied the island long. But now, the defenses were enveloped in a thick, crimson mist, bearing no resemblance to their previous installations.

His head throbbed as the reality of the situation set in; Blood Treasure Island had likely fallen to the Blood Kill Sect. He sent urgent orders to Blood Eye Island for reinforcements while commanding his hundred thousand troops to launch a full-scale assault on the island.

Pan Qianlong could tolerate the loss of Blood Eye Island, as it was a minor territory that could be easily retaken. However, Blood Treasure Island was different. It was one of the five major pillars of the Western Defense Line and represented a massive investment of resources and thirty thousand guards. If the Blood Kill Sect held this ground, the strength of the entire Western Defense Line would be crippled—a catastrophic blow to the Alliance.

Driven by desperation, Pan Qianlong was prepared to reclaim the island at any price. He focused all his aggression here, ignoring potential threats to other islands. In his mind, nothing was more vital than Blood Treasure Island.

To retake the island, they first had to shatter the defensive formation. This proved to be a daunting task. The core of the island’s defense was a massive sword that had been uniquely refined by Laura and the others. This sword formation was incredibly resilient and possessed an autonomous will to fight, allowing Zhao Hai to focus on other matters without concern.

During the initial siege, it appeared as though Zhao Hai had possessed the sword himself. In reality, a Dark Spirit resided within the blade, completely subservient to him. When Zhao Hai chose to take control, the Dark Spirit would retreat into a specific magic formation to yield command. When he wasn't personally piloting it, the spirit could independently manage the sword's various arrays. Thus, while the 13 Family Alliance hammered away at the exterior, the Dark Spirit maintained the defense. Zhao Hai remained occupied with the disciples, overseeing the new defensive layers, leaving the task of repelling the invaders to the giant sword.

The red mist obscured the internal activities from those outside, yet those within the island could see the attackers clearly. The mist acted as a one-way illusion array, providing total visibility to the defenders.

As the Alliance forces began their frantic assault, the Blood Kill Sect disciples grew tense. Noticing their anxiety, Zhao Hai sneered coldly, "Continue your tasks. Pay them no mind." Though his voice was calm, it resonated clearly in everyone's ears.

Startled by his composure, the disciples exchanged looks and returned to their work. While the ordinary disciples lacked the skill to set arrays, they contributed by rebuilding structures and assisting with the manual labor required for the ground formations.

Through their collective effort, the new defensive system was soon finalized. Zhao Hai integrated Yin Souls into the structure and placed a vital artifact at the formation’s eye: the Fang clan’s Carefree Blanket.

Once the blanket was synchronized with the array, Zhao Hai delegated control to Yan Bei. He then boarded the giant sword with his ten thousand elites, preparing to strike elsewhere. His target was Blood Eye Island—the very place they had previously used as a distraction.

Blood Eye Island was small enough that its capture wouldn't trigger a suicidal retaliation, and Pan Qianlong was too committed to the siege of Blood Treasure Island to divert his main force. By seizing Blood Eye Island, Zhao Hai intended to exploit the Alliance's preoccupation to pick off several other territories in quick succession.

Pan Qianlong was growing increasingly frustrated. He noticed the island's formation evolving; what had once been purely defensive now incorporated aggressive, offensive elements. The presence of formations within formations made him deeply uneasy.

Despite his misgivings, he had to keep attacking. Unlike Zhao Hai, who held absolute authority granted by his Sect Master, Pan Qianlong was merely a frontline commander. If he failed to recover a major asset like Blood Treasure Island, the consequences from his superiors would be severe. He felt trapped, forced to continue the siege even though he suspected Zhao Hai was targeting other locations. Unless a major hub like Blood Mountain Island was threatened, he simply couldn't afford to retreat.

This tunnel vision gave Zhao Hai the opening he needed. Just as Pan Qianlong noticed the shifting energy of the island’s shield, Zhao Hai and his elite squad had already departed, soaring toward Blood Eye Island. Despite the massive size of the sword, the condensed formations within it allowed for seamless travel.

Moments later, they arrived at the perimeter of Blood Eye Island. Rather than hiding within the Blood Sea, Zhao Hai appeared openly. He swung the massive sword, its surface glowing with countless flickering runes, and shattered the island’s protective shield in a single, devastating blow.

The defenses of Blood Eye Island were brittle compared to Blood Treasure Island. With the shield broken, the sword opened, and the Blood Kill Sect cultivators poured out. Having done this before, they moved with practiced efficiency, launching a silent and deadly assault. The sword shifted back into a magic formation to suppress the island's communications, ensuring no call for help could escape.

A slaughter ensued. While the disciples were slightly disappointed that they didn't experience the same strange sensations as the first time, they were thrilled to discover that their efficiency in absorbing and refining killing intent had significantly increased—a welcome reward for their bloody work.