Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1311 - 563: Unfavorable Start

The air inside the hall seemed to be weighed down by an invisible heaviness, and the starlight from the cyan jade lamp cast flickering shadows on the tense faces of those present.

"Every time the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ conquers a region, they recruit many subordinate armies."

Supreme Elder Xuanqing said in a deep voice, "Our priority now is to rally all forces for an alliance! We can’t keep going like this!"

The Five Elements Master nodded, "But as soon as the invitation was sent out, half of the forces claimed, ’The sea region is tumultuous, making it difficult to attend.’"

Dozens of jade scrolls flew out from his sleeve, hovering in the air, revealing densely packed reasons for refusal.

Some claimed elders of their tribe were in secluded cultivation, others used Spirit Beast unrest as an excuse, and some even bluntly stated, ’Unwilling to make futile resistance’...

In short, the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ had terrified these forces across the Eastern Sea.

Deploying thirty-six Nascent Soul Realm experts at once, they even drove the Eastern Sea Dragon Race into retreat, who wouldn’t be afraid?

Even a few behemoth sects on par with the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ dared not step forward.

As long as the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ didn’t attack them and continued to invade eastward, then let them invade.

It’s better to strike the Southern Heaven Continent!

Over there, the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ is in the way!

The ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ is no easy foe, powerful and exceedingly domineering. A life-or-death battle between the two major factions of the Profound Sect is a situation welcomed by any force.

"Ancestor, perhaps we should first establish our prestige."

Seeing the focus gathered on him, Li Yunjing continued, "Although the ’Blue Fin Race’ of the Giant Whale Sea Region is a subordinate demon race, they control one of the three major spirit veins of the Eastern Sea. If we could help them repel the Celestial Net Dao Sect, it would defuse the immediate crisis and intimidate those hesitating on the sidelines."

"Though this plan is good, we fear we are stretched too thin."

Supreme Elder Lei Ze frowned, speaking deeply, "The ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ has already dispatched experts, lurking in various sea regions, attempting to disrupt teleportation arrays and spirit veins. If we deploy our main force en masse, ’Shenxiao Island’ might suffer a surprise attack."

The Council Hall fell into dead silence. The ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ had sent nine top experts, yet compared to the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect,’ they seemed lacking.

The ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ had sent at least thirty-six Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, a figure that is staggering.

Even though the nine Nascent Soul Realm experts deployed by the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ were skilled, they had no confidence in combating so many Nascent Soul Realm masters!

At that moment, Elder Wu Cheng’s Communication Talisman vibrated once.

He looked down to check it, his expression changed.

"Fellow Ancestors! Vice Sect Leader! Survivors from ’Turtle and Snake Island’ have brought news that a large vein was discovered in the ’Bibo Sea Region.’ A master unwilling to be annexed by the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ is organizing a counterattack!"

Elder Wu Cheng said excitedly.

"Good!"

The Five Elements Master stood up abruptly, finally hearing some good news.

The ’Bibo Sea Region’ is also one of the separate three sea regions.

Since the masters from the ’Bibo Sea Region’ are no longer indifferent, it presents an opportunity for alliance.

"Li Yunjing, immediately lead a team to ’Turtle and Snake Island,’ and declare that ten days hence, ’Shenxiao Island’ will host the ’Eastern Sea Alliance.’ Those absent will not be protected by the alliance!"

The Five Elements Master looked at Li Yunjing, instructing.

"The disciple obeys!"

Li Yunjing accepted the command solemnly.

In times when the nine Nascent Soul experts cannot move freely, only Li Yunjing commands enough respect to negotiate on equal terms with the people of ’Turtle and Snake Island.’

"Be cautious on the way."

Three talismans etched with flaming runes flew out from the sleeve of the Five Elements Master, "In emergencies, crush the talisman—they carry my full force strike! Not even a common Nascent Soul Realm cultivator can resist!"

Li Yunjing received the talismans and left the council hall with ten Golden Core cultivators, stepping onto the teleportation array.

In a flash of blue light, the group appeared on the outskirts of ’Shenxiao Island.’

"Vice Sect Leader Li, how shall we proceed? Stealthily fly over, or use the battleship?"

Liu Yu, a Golden Core Realm expert from ’Rising Sun Peak,’ asked.

"Keep it low-key!"

Li Yunjing did not hesitate, directly saying, "Since we’re here in the Eastern Sea, the news of forming an alliance has long been widespread, and the people of ’Celestial Net Dao Sect’ surely wish to hunt us down! We must be cautious and prudent!"

"Understood!"

The group nodded in agreement.

The ten Golden Core Realm experts placed great trust in Vice Sect Leader Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing and the others transformed into eleven streaks of escape light, speeding close to the surface of the sea.

The salty sea breeze whipped up water droplets, forming a faint barrier around them, concealing their aura tightly.

Occasionally, massive shadows raced past deep beneath the waves, causing sweaty palms among the group, yet they suppressed their urge to investigate, focusing wholly on proceeding.

Midway through their journey, peculiar ripples appeared on the sea, countless luminous plankton forming a vortex, sketching a grim ghostly face under the moonlight.

Liu Yu’s expression changed suddenly, whispering, "Vice Sect Leader Li, this is a sign of the ’Netherworld Soul Attracting Lamp,’ someone nearby is deploying a forbidden technique!"

Li Yunjing was about to order an avoidance, when suddenly a blood-red beam descended from the sky, enveloping their escape light.

Countless chains formed from Yin Qi protruded from the beam, entangling the group.

"Not good, it’s the Demonic Dao’s ’Bloodbound Array’!"

Li Yunjing’s hand flickered with light, and the ’Yin Yang Five Elements Celestial Derivation Sword’, ’clanged’ unsheathing, slicing through chains. He shouted, "Which demonic cultivator dare attack us?"

The ten Golden Core cultivators quickly formed the ’Ten Directions Annihilation Array,’ ten rays of light weaving into a net, violently clashing with the blood-red beam, assisting Li Yunjing in his attack.