Muttering incantations under his breath, he pointed at the array! Behind him, there were over three hundred white-robed cultivators holding command flags, forming a hand seal and striking towards the light screen!
One could see the flickering spirit light of the light screen, under the influence of these flashes of spirit light, a stream of blue spiritual light rose from the sea, merging into the light screen,
the next moment,
the light screen, which was originally somewhat wavering, instantly restored to its original state.
This was the peculiar aspect of the ’Jade Water Listening Tide Array’, capable of absorbing the power of water element to replenish the power of the array,
and in the Land of the South Sea, the most abundant is this water spirit power, which can be said to be perpetually enduring!
The elder was ’Master Kunyuan’, a tier three high grade array master,
and those behind him were also array masters,
responsible for maintaining and operating the entire array,
with these professional array masters at the helm, the ’Jade Water Listening Tide Array’ could truly unleash its power!
Although they repelled the attacks of the two Demon Emperors, True Monarch Profound Time’s expression wasn’t relaxed; instead, it was heavy,
as he turned to Master Huaijie and said,
"These two Middle-Grade Demon Emperors, their bloodlines seem quite extraordinary!"
"Indeed, that catfish’s black water even has a corrosive effect on the light shield. It seems our hopes of holding on are slimmer than expected!" Master Huaijie also became worried!
This was only two of the Demon Emperors,
and that youth in the dragon robe, although only a tier four low-grade, judging from his ability to command an entire army of cultivators, his strength is no small matter,
perhaps even surpassing these two Middle-Grade Demon Emperors!
...
The youth saw that the attacks of the two Demon Emperors were blocked by the array, yet there was no expression on his face.
He naturally wouldn’t be so arrogant as to think that an initial attack could break this array.
This was merely his probing.
"The Jade Water Listening Tide Array truly lives up to its name, but that’s about it!"
Then he raised his hand and spoke slowly,
"Everyone, together with me, attack a single point simultaneously; although this array is strong, it can’t withstand our combined force!"
"Yes!"
The remaining four Demon Emperors behind him cupped their hands in agreement!
The youth and the four figures behind him flew up, coming to the side of the two Demon Emperors in a single leap,
"Your Highness, the two of us failed to break the array, please punish us!"
As soon as they saw the youth approach, the two immediately pleaded for forgiveness.
"No need for that, I sent you two forth merely to probe this array’s secrets!"
"Now, I know its background!"
The youth slightly lifted his chin, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips, saying,
"Hmph, these human cultivators think they can stop me with the ’Jade Water Listening Tide Array’, little do they know I’ve already seen through them,"
"The greatest feature of this array is its perpetuity, especially so in the Land of the South Sea. Trying to grind down the array’s powers won’t work, I’m afraid,"
"But because of this, it’s slightly weaker in frontal defense; as long as we attack one point simultaneously, this array will surely break!"
"Your Highness, wise and powerful, with you leading the charge, we will surely break through Jixing Island and demonstrate the might of our demon race," the middle-aged Demon Emperor Dragon Centipede said respectfully.
"Indeed, Your Highness, with your exceptional strength leading us, we are invincible, and mankind will know the terror of our demon race," another Demon Emperor praised loudly.
"Today, let them know our might. Pass the order, prepare the spells quickly, attack and break this Mountain Protection Array with me,"
All the Demon Emperors responded in unison: "Yes, Your Highness."
Soon, apart from those surrounding beasts, the rest of the demon beast army, under the demon emperors’ organization, stopped their attack and began to gather at the front.
...
True Monarch Profound Time frowned, watching the behavior of the demon beasts opposite, revealing a look of deep thought,
"What are these demon races trying to do!"
Suddenly, he saw those demon beasts arranged in a fan-shaped formation, all aiming at a certain spot on the light screen,
with great insight, he immediately realized, his face changed dramatically,
then turned to Master Huaijie, saying, "This is bad, they’re trying to attack a single point simultaneously!"
"So many demon beasts attacking at once, the array will surely fail to withstand it. Master, we can’t sit and wait for death, we must think of a way to organize,"
Master Huaijie nodded and said, "But the demon race is powerful now, if we recklessly strike, it might be risky."
At this time, the demon beasts opposite had already organized completely,
the young demon emperor’s mouth showed a hint of a cold smile, he waved his hand, the other demon emperors moved simultaneously.
At a command, all the demon beasts attacked simultaneously, various powerful spell lights gathering like meteors towards one point, blasting towards the "Jade Water Listening Tide Array" with an earth-shattering momentum.
The terrifying power caused the surrounding space to seem twisted, making it hard to look at directly.
True Monarch Profound Time and Master Huaijie quickly organized the island’s cultivators to defend.
The spirit crossbows fired in unison, beams of spirit light shot like a rain of arrows towards the demon beast army, array flags waved, various restrictions were activated, trying to resist the demon race’s attack.
At the same time, True Monarch Profound Time also organized a group of disciples to bolster the array,
"All disciples hear my command, maintain the grand array with all your strength, do not let the demon beasts break through."
Tens of thousands of cultivators released spirit light, bolstering the light screen!
On the other side, Master Huaijie clasped his hands together, muttering continuously, constantly infusing the array with the power of Buddhist Dharma, enhancing the defense of the array.
"Boom!"
A deafening sound echoed as the demon beasts’ attack fiercely hit the "Jade Water Listening Tide Array".
The light screen trembled violently, the light flickering as if it could shatter at any moment.
But under the full maintenance efforts of True Monarch Profound Time, Master Huaijie, and the numerous cultivators, the array temporarily withstood this wave of attack.
However, the demon race’s attacks didn’t stop.
The young demon emperor’s gaze grew colder as he saw the first strike fail, he waved his hand again, ordering the demon beast army to continue the attack, continuously assaulting the array.
True Monarch Profound Time and Master Huaijie were sweating from the foreheads, knowing they couldn’t continue like this.
Master Huaijie gritted his teeth and said, "We can’t keep passively defending. We must figure out a way to counterattack. I’ll lead a team of cultivators to launch a surprise attack and disrupt their attack rhythm."
True Monarch Profound Time hesitated for a moment but finally nodded, saying, "Be careful. I’ll do my best to maintain the array."
Huaijie’s form flickered, selecting three hundred Core Formation and Foundation Establishment cultivators to form a raid team.
Taking advantage of the demon race’s attack gaps, under the cover of the array, they charged out.
Master Huaijie led the charge, holding a Zen staff, transforming into a Vajra Buddha of a hundred feet tall,
crushing the surrounding demon beasts with a single strike, their skulls shattering, meeting their end!
The raid team members also used their techniques, engaging in fierce battles with the demon beasts.
The demon race army was thrown into disarray by the sudden assault, the demon emperors turned their attention this way.
The young demon emperor’s gaze turned cold, his fingers moved, the black armor on his forehead flashed, and a black beam of light shot out,
disappearing suddenly not far after it flew, appearing moments later several feet away in front of Master Huaijie,
feeling the danger, dodging was too late, Master Huaijie was shocked, attempting to evade,
but was still grazed by the black beam,
his left arm simply vanished, his Buddha Golden Body instantly shattered.
"Retreat!"
With a loud shout, Master Huaijie dragged his heavily injured body and began to retreat.
At the same time, True Monarch Profound Time held the command flag, fully stimulating the array’s power, a golden light shot towards the youth for cover as they returned,
but due to the number of demon races, when they returned to the array, there were still over sixty cultivators left outside.
"Master, how is it?" True Monarch Profound Time asked with concern.
"That youth likely has some background, his lifebound divine technique even includes instant teleportation, I was caught off guard and fell into his trap!"
Master Huaijie’s face was pale, squeezing out a faint smile.
Meanwhile, the demon race, seeing the youth succeed in a single strike, their morale soared, cheering excitedly!
"Your Highness’s strength is truly extraordinary!"
The black horned youth smiled slightly, commanding again to regroup and continue the attack!
With the great monk heavily injured, the future of Jixing Island is left to their mercy!
...
At the same time, Zhou Xun and Wei Chang’an, along with others, finally approached the vicinity of Jixing Island,
sensing the extremely chaotic fluctuations of spiritual Qi from afar,
they immediately realized what was happening!
"It seems the situation at Jixing Island is dire!"
Chapter 719: 62: Crisis at Jixing Island, Timely Arrival! (Part 2)
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