562: The first battle on the island

As soon as the conference concluded, the spirit boat’s speed almost doubled.

It broke through the clouds and soared away.

The Cultivators on the deck felt a dizzying sensation.

The speed was simply too fast.

After about a quarter of an hour, the spirit boat began to descend, and an island appeared below.

From the sky, this island looked unremarkable, even a bit ordinary.

However, when Lin Shiming and the others scanned it with their Divine Sense, they discovered that the island was already covered with various Spirit Runes.

These Spirit Runes were somewhat similar to a Teleportation Array, but far more complex, and they almost covered the entire island.

“Is this a one-time Teleportation Array?” Lin Shiming asked, a hint of surprise in his voice.

“To teleport the entire spirit boat?”

On the island, a large number of High-Grade Spirit Stones were arranged, and at the same time, they lit up directly.

It seemed as if no adjustments were needed; it could teleport immediately.

“This kind of Teleportation Array is called a One-Time Spirit Transport Formation!”

“Once this Spirit Formation teleports, the entire island will be unable to withstand the strain and will turn to dust!”

“Moreover, the consumption of High-Grade Spirit Stones is no less than that of a regular Teleportation Array, making it only suitable for such extraordinary times!” Real Person Hongye, seeing Lin Shiming’s confusion, stepped forward to explain.

Then, as expected by everyone, the island completely lit up.

Subsequently, a large amount of white light began to intertwine.

Correspondingly, the spirit boat they were on emitted a dazzling Spirit Light.

This dazzling Spirit Light was somewhat similar to a Teleportation Token, capable of protecting the spirit boat from being crushed by the Void Realm storm.

While Lin Shiming was observing, Lin Zelu, standing beside him, was also mesmerized.

This kind of spirit boat and secret technique was something he had never encountered before.

If he could learn this secret technique, it would be immensely beneficial for the Lin Family’s future relocation of Mortals and their return to their homeland.

“If Junior Brother Lin wants this secret technique, I have it here!” Real Person Hongye pondered for a moment, then, remembering something, directly took out a Jade Slip.

She had previously thought the Lin Family possessed it, given that they had relocated many Mortals from the Eastern Region.

Now it seemed the Lin Family used other methods.

And next, she would still rely on Lin Shiming to leave a glimmer of hope in the Eastern Region.

There was naturally no need to hide this Jade Slip.

“Thank you, Senior Sister!” Lin Shiming nodded and, without being overly polite, openly accepted the Jade Slip.

Finally, as the blazing Spirit Light descended, the spirit boat reached the sky above the island.

Then Lin Shiming felt a bit dizzy.

This time, they spent some time in the Teleportation Array, and when they could see again, the white light vanished, and everyone appeared at the bottom of the sea.

The spirit boat had transformed into a massive Spirit Shield, preventing seawater from entering.

“Everyone, prepare! We are about to reach Heaven and Earth Island!” True Lord Xueshan’s voice rang out.

At the same time, the Spirit Treasure, Blood Sky Gong, above the spirit boat, resonated once more.

Boom!

This sound, like clashing weapons and charging horses, made the hearts of all Cultivators surge.

The spirit boat, like a Kunpeng, began to gradually ascend.

Finally, it broke out of the sea, like a Kunpeng spreading its wings, soaring straight up.

Countless clouds came into view.

Upon reaching this point, the surrounding Formations became numerous once again.

This was clearly a trap designed by the Heavenly Illumination Sect.

But with this spirit boat, there was almost no need to worry.

The spirit boat’s speed had already soared to its maximum.

A cluster of small islands gradually appeared at the end of the sea.

It was an endless expanse of islands.

These islands, like mountain ranges, grew larger and larger.

And at the very center of the islands, there was an even taller island, with peaks that seemed to pierce the clouds.

It made one feel a sense of insignificance at first glance.

“Heaven and Earth Island!” A thought flashed through everyone’s mind.

Among the Six Great Sea Regions, only six islands were so majestic.

For other forces, even if they found such a majestic island, they would cut down the height of its peaks.

As the spirit boat ascended, Heaven and Earth Island clearly had a response.

Lin Shiming once again saw the Earth Gate Master.

He was high in the sky above Heaven and Earth Island, holding several Formation Flags.

Under his feet was a profound and mysterious gate.

Lin Shiming was not unfamiliar with this; he had seen the Human Gate on Coral Island, but compared to the Human Gate, the Earth Gate was more complex.

The Spirit Runes on the gate were dense, emitting a dazzling Spirit Light.

And it seemed as if it was about to open at any moment.

Clearly, the Heavenly Illumination Sect had been waiting for a long time; the other party seemed to already know that True Lord Xueshan would arrive early and was standing by in the sky, ready for battle.

Or rather, no matter when True Lord Xueshan arrived, he would be waiting there.

In addition to the Earth Gate Master, there were several Immortal Masters positioned in specific directions on Heaven and Earth Island.

As for the other Sub-islands and Sub-island clusters, the other party simply didn't care.

Even if the Coral Alliance was destroyed or everyone was killed, they wouldn't mind.

For them, these Mortals or Foundation Establishment Cultivators, if they could delay for a few seconds, it would be a victory, achieving their goal.

Moreover, if the Coral Alliance truly did that, it might not only fail to prevent the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate from breaking through but also lead to the enmity of the entire Tianzhao Sea.

“Let your various Families attack the various Sub-islands!”

“No need to conquer them; just keep them busy so they can’t come out to stop us!”

True Lord Xueshan declared.

Although they wouldn't use their full strength to occupy the Sub-islands.

But ignoring them was also impossible.

Otherwise, if a portion of power accumulated within the Sub-islands and then launched a sneak attack, it would be more trouble than it was worth.

“Seventh Uncle, we have received news to attack the Sub-islands!” Just then, Lin Zekong and Lin Zecheng both stepped out.

Commands had already appeared in their single-pattern tokens.

The Purple Mansion Cultivators of the Lin Family were to attack a slightly outer Sub-island.

Such a Sub-island had a slightly lower chance of danger.

They just needed to suppress this Sub-island so that no Cultivators could emerge.

“You all go, remember to be careful, and don't be stingy with Realm Breaking Talismans!”

“At critical moments, all Spirit Beasts and all spirit boats can be destroyed, as long as you are safe.”

Lin Shiming still exhorted.

This time, he seemed to smell something unusual.

Perhaps this battle of conquest would not be as smooth as imagined.

Otherwise, the Earth Gate Master would not have appeared so brazenly within the Formation.

At least twenty Immortal Masters were already waiting inside the Formation.

And it should be known that the Heavenly Illumination Sect had already lost many Immortal Masters before.

Having so many Immortal Masters, besides demonstrating the Heavenly Illumination Sect’s power, also indicated that the other party had concentrated everyone on Tianzhao Island.

Otherwise, such a large force would not be concentrated here.

The gong resonated once again at this moment.

Like the drums of war, it beat in everyone’s hearts.

A chilling aura permeated the air.

Lin Zecheng, Lin Zekong, and the others all disembarked from the island and headed towards their respective Sub-islands.

Each of these Sub-islands also had a Fifth-Grade Formation, requiring Cultivators to slowly wear it down.

Lin Shiming gave a Fifth-Grade Late Stage Spirit Puppet to Lin Zekong, who should know how to handle it.

He also felt a little relieved.

Lin Shiming then checked the System prompts.

However, there was still no movement from the System prompts.

This was another point of reassurance for Lin Shiming.

The spirit boat continued forward, passing several Sub-islands, and finally arrived in front of Heaven and Earth Island.

Because all the major Sub-islands had defenses.

So at this moment, everyone had little fear.

Although there was a Sixth-Grade Formation, there were more Nascent Soul Cultivators.

The other party’s strongest combat power, the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate, was still breaking through.

“Everyone else, prepare to break the Formation!” True Lord Xueshan declared.

All the Immortal Masters also dispersed from all directions.

In their hands, they held several Realm Breaking Talismans and Formation Breaking Talismans.

The former was for passing through the Formation, while the latter was for destroying the Formation.

However, since it was a Sixth-Grade Formation, the effect of the Formation Breaking Talismans might be minimal.

The best method was to use a Formation Breaking Talisman to create some ripples, and then use a Realm Breaking Talisman to enter the interior.

Whether it was destroying the Formation foundation or creating a disturbance to affect the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate’s Breakthrough, it would be a great merit.

Even seizing treasures from the Heavenly Illumination Sect’s gate was permissible.

Lin Shiming was also in the crowd; this time, he and Zhao Yulin were relatively close.

Regarding this woman, he didn't have a chance to save her last time, so now he could protect her.

Zhao Yulin was an Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator, and she had only recently broken through, so she was quite a bit behind him.

Even though she also possessed the Profound Ice Constitution.

However, Zhao Yulin clearly had no such intentions and did not appreciate his proximity at all.

Lin Shiming didn't mind.

If the danger was great enough, he would also flee.

This was his principle.

The spiritual might of the Sixth-Grade Formation was immense, extending over the entire island; in the sky and in the sea, Spirit Runes were like seawater.

Dense, profound, and terrifying!

True Lord Xueshan did not immediately activate the Blood Sky Gong Spirit Treasure and the various sail Formations on the Fifth-Grade Formation.

Instead, she took out a Human Gate.

As soon as this gate appeared, the Earth Gate Master inside instantly changed his expression.

Then True Lord Xueshan cast a Spirit Art!

Boom!

It landed on the gate.

The Human Gate on the gate emitted a dazzling Spirit Light.

At the same time, it formed a terrifying sound of Heavenly Dao.

Even Lin Shiming was deeply moved.

This ripple quickly passed through the Sixth-Grade Formation and reached the Earth Gate Master.

At the same time, the Earth Gate Master’s gate began to flicker.

The next moment, it did not flicker on Heaven and Earth Island.

Instead, it appeared on a nearby Sub-island.

The Earth Gate Master had hidden within the Sub-island.

But soon, the figure within the Sub-island faded, and another figure appeared on Heaven and Earth Island, this figure being the real Earth Gate Master.

His face was somewhat gloomy; he clearly hadn’t expected True Lord Xueshan to have such a move.

And that wasn’t all; the ripple crossed over the peaks of Heaven and Earth Island.

It actually manifested another gate on the peaks.

This gate was like a Gate of Heaven, giving people an unapproachable feeling of reverence.

The Spirit Runes on it were even more complex.

At the same time, it manifested again within the gate.

Inside, there was a figure with tightly closed eyes.

And on that person’s body, endless rays of light had already appeared.

The rays of light extended for dozens of feet, and the terrifying Spiritual Qi vortexes were like hurricane-force tornadoes, terrifying to the extreme.

Finally, the scene focused on that person’s face, which seemed to be experiencing a Heart Demon at this moment, with an extremely rich expression.

One moment joy, the next anger, the next worry!

Constantly changing!

Seeing this, Lin Shiming also felt a moment of trance.

Is this what a Nascent Soul Cultivator’s Breakthrough looks like?

And seeing this gate and the figure of the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate.

“Fellow Daoists of the Coral Alliance, what is the meaning of this?” The Earth Gate Master stepped out.

“If you want treasures, we can give them to you!”

“If you want Spiritual Veins, we can also give them, but to openly snatch like this?”

The Earth Gate Master kept speaking.

In his eyes, there was anger, and he also seemed to hope that True Lord Xueshan’s attack would come a little slower, because if it was just a little slower, there was a chance for a successful Breakthrough.

As long as the Breakthrough was successful, once the Nascent Soul emerged, the Heavenly Illumination Sect’s crisis would be completely eliminated.

Instead, it would usher in even more vigorous growth.

True Lord Xueshan finally spoke:

“Earth Gate Master, you don’t need to play petty tricks. This True Lord will not let you stall for time. When your Heavenly Illumination Sect obstructed my Dao in the past, you should have thought of today’s consequences!”

“Of course, if you succeed today, I, Zhao, will apologize and make amends. If you fail, then it means it is the will of Heaven; you brought this upon yourselves!”

“Heaven wants your Heavenly Illumination Sect to perish!”

Just then, three more massive spirit boats rushed from a distance.

These three spirit boats were easily recognizable; one of them was pulled by countless flood Dragons, recreating the scene of Nine Dragons pulling a chariot.

However, this time, what was being pulled was a spirit boat, clearly indicating that Lord Nine Dragons was leading the forces of Nine Dragon Island.

The number of Immortal Masters on Lord Nine Dragons’ island was also considerable, and what made them formidable was that they had many flood Dragons.

This was why other forces dared not offend them too harshly.

And beside Lord Nine Dragons, there were two other massive spirit boats.

One of them shimmered with golden light, with three thousand Shamis chanting scriptures together, and golden runes condensed into a beautiful scroll.

Within the scroll, a Holy Monk wearing a kasaya was also chanting scriptures.

The appearance of this Holy Monk was precisely that of Golden Light True Buddha.

Besides Ten Thousand Buddha Island, the Blood Cultivation Sect’s spirit boat and banner were even more domineering and blood-soaked.

Countless demonic banners on the spirit boat emanated terrifying power.

Devil Heads were on each of the demonic banners.

It was somewhat similar to the Heavenly Demon Sect.

The only difference was the addition of many evil Cultivators.

Moreover, Lin Shiming also saw many Corpse cultivators.

The Blood Cultivation Sect was equivalent to a collective Sect of blood Cultivators, demonic Cultivators, Corpse cultivators, and evil Cultivators.

Its reputation alone was extremely frightening.

And this time, the number of Golden Core True Persons who came was no less than twenty!

Four True Lords and more than eighty Golden Core Cultivators.

This force, no matter where it was placed, could be invincible!

Lin Shiming was incredibly shocked at this moment.

The three major forces were clearly serious this time.

The Earth Gate Master’s face there was the palest; so many Immortal Masters and True Lords.

Just then, True Lord Xueshan’s hand held the Blood Sky Gong.

And with a clang, it struck!

This sound was different from before.

It transformed into a golden sound wave, rushing towards the Sixth-Grade Formation!

Boom!

The Sixth-Grade Spirit Shield and the golden sound wave collided, emitting dazzling spiritual might, and the entire island began to shake, with tsunamis frequently appearing.

This scene was extremely frightening!

Besides True Lord Xueshan, the other three True Lords also made their moves at this moment.

Lord Nine Dragons took out a Nine Dragon Ring Spirit Treasure.

Golden Light True Buddha took out a string of seven-colored Buddha beads Spirit Treasure.

And True Lord Xuesha beside him took out a Blood Fiend Blade Spirit Treasure!

All the Spirit Treasure auras were extremely vast, surging towards Heaven and Earth Island!

Instantly, terrifying giant waves formed.

At this moment, a prompt sounded in Lin Shiming’s mind.

“Please beware of the sneak attack from the Tai Gan Shark Demon Emperor!”

Just at this moment, the prompt sounded, and Lin Shiming’s eyes widened, feeling a chill down his spine!