563: Grandma Qingyu, Taigan Shark Emperor

The sixth-tier Grand Formation emitted terrifying Spirit Light, as four Immortal Masters took turns bombarding the Formation with their Spirit Treasures.

That suffocating sense of world-shattering power permeated the entire sea area.

What surprised everyone was that this sixth-tier Grand Formation not only covered Heaven and Earth Island but also extended a significant distance into the sea.

The Spirit Shield was like a giant spiritual net, covering Heaven and Earth Island and the surrounding archipelago's waters. Therefore, each attack from the four Immortal Masters flowed into the seabed and the entire Heaven and Earth Island.

On the island, large crates of High-Grade Spirit Stones were thrown onto the various Formation bases.

With each circulation of Spirit Light, several Spirit Stones turned to dust, annihilating in the air.

Among the four Immortal Masters, True Lord Xueshan's Blood Sky Gong and the Blood Cultivation Sect's Blood Fiend Saber were the most ferocious.

Each attack on the Spirit Shield caused the twenty-odd Immortal Masters inside to grunt in pain.

Their throats were slightly open, as if swallowing fresh blood.

Clearly, these Immortal Masters, while operating the sixth-tier Grand Formation, were still somewhat unable to withstand the attacks of Nascent Soul Cultivators, let alone four Nascent Soul True Lords.

Lin Shiming, at this moment, was completely oblivious to the pervasive Spirit Light and the sky full of Spirit Treasures.

His nerves were taut as he scanned his surroundings, for he felt that the Tai Gan Demon Emperor was everywhere.

Heaven and Earth Island should be aware of his Nascent Soul Cultivator status, so the hidden Nascent Soul Demon Emperor was waiting for him to expose a weakness, to strike him down in one blow.

This would reduce a threat to Heaven and Earth Island.

This was also why True Lord Xueshan did not let him wield the Autumn Blood Sword.

Because she knew that Lin Shiming would not wait long before using it himself.

Moreover, she had reminded Lin Shiming before the battle that even if something went wrong and he didn't die, Lin Shiming couldn't blame her.

At that time, it could only be said that Lin Shiming was careless.

Furthermore, True Lord Xueshan's actions might also be a form of baiting.

To lure out one or two Demon Emperors for a joint encirclement.

Because of this, Lin Shiming became even more cautious.

He had already transmitted a message to the Autumn Blood Sword, ready to unleash it at any moment. At the same time, his Book of Hidden Paths and Minor Divine Ability were already activated.

Ensuring his safety at all times.

The only thing he was unclear about was when the Tai Gan Shark Clan had started cooperating with the Heavenly Illumination Sect.

And before, the Tai Gan Shark Clan had remained silent, but this time they had emerged.

As time passed, the sixth-tier Spirit Shield showed signs of weakening, and the Immortal Masters began to act.

They successively cast Realm Breaking Talismans.

These Realm Breaking Talismans were fourth and fifth-tier, and when they struck the sixth-tier Grand Formation, they could only cause some ripples.

They could not fundamentally shake the Spirit Formation.

Of course, at this time, no Immortal Master dared to use a Realm Breaking Talisman to enter the Formation.

After all, Heaven and Earth Island surely had backup plans.

Everyone was waiting.

On the Sub-island, sounds of battle were now heard, as all the Sub-islands erupted.

However, as expected, these Sub-islands were all occupied by Purple Mansion Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

There were no Immortal Masters. Lin Shiming estimated that those Immortal Masters were all within Heaven and Earth Island.

Without Nascent Soul Cultivators, a large number of Immortal Masters would certainly be needed to maintain a sixth-tier Formation.

And due to the attacks of the four Immortal Masters, some Immortal Masters occasionally vomited blood and retreated, replaced by new Golden Core True Persons.

The attacks on the main island were tolerable, but the various Sub-islands were now quite intense.

There were also opportunities for plunder on the Sub-islands.

For these Purple Mansion Cultivators, it was just right; the only difficulty was breaking through the fifth-tier Formations on the Sub-islands.

The Lin family, at this moment, was also intensely fighting.

Lin Zekong controlled three fourth-tier Middle Stage Wood Puppets, while Lin Zecheng was even more formidable, controlling three Spirit Puppets, one of which was a Purple Mansion Late Stage!

The two of them alone were comparable to eight Purple Mansion Cultivators. Coupled with the Lin family's Sword Cultivators and Talisman Cultivators.

The island quickly began to shake.

In fact, it showed more signs of Breakthrough than other Sub-islands.

Over the years, the Lin family's Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Purple Mansion Cultivators had experienced many beast tides, and their strength was extremely good.

But Lin Shiming was now somewhat worried, because the Lin family at this moment was acting a bit like a 'prominent target'.

He estimated that the opponent's Sub-islands could be teleported.

They might suffer a great loss!

"Ze Kong, Ze Cheng, be careful!" Lin Shiming quickly reminded them.

Although these two had trained before, they had never faced such top-tier forces.

"Seventh Uncle, we've received orders!" Lin Zekong hesitated slightly.

He pointed to the token in his hand but did not look at Lin Shiming.

He knew that True Lord Xueshan was watching.

Upon seeing this, Lin Shiming's eyes narrowed.

He knew he had been plotted against.

This True Lord Xueshan was using him as bait to fish.

He had thought Lin Zekong and Lin Zecheng were being impulsive.

Now it seemed that True Lord Xueshan had given orders to Lin Zekong and Lin Zecheng individually using a token.

"Continue to confront, but be ready to retreat at any time. There's great danger where you are!" Lin Shiming said.

At these words, Lin Zekong's expression became much graver. Compared to the defiant youth in the Grand Competition back then, he had matured considerably.

After transmitting to Lin Zekong.

Lin Shiming then transmitted to Lin Shilei, Lei Xuan, and Lin Shiyuan.

From their mouths, he also learned that they had received similar orders.

Moreover, they said that this island was indeed somewhat underdefended.

"Be careful!"

Just then, Lin Zekong roared.

The next moment, a large amount of Spirit Light appeared on their Sub-island, revealing an Immortal Master.

His target was directly Lin Zekong and Lin Zecheng.

Clearly, he had recognized that Lin Shiming and their identities were extraordinary.

Almost simultaneously with the Immortal Master's appearance, Lin Zekong and Lin Zecheng released all of the Lin family's Spirit Beasts.

These Spirit Beasts had all consumed blood burst pills and activated their Spirit Control Seals, charging madly towards the Immortal Master!

But clearly, the gap between Golden Core and Purple Mansion could not be bridged by a few great demons and Medicinal Pills.

Lin Zekong and Lin Zecheng were still utterly defeated and could only flee.

Lin Shiming's attention was also drawn, and he couldn't help but look over.

However, at this moment, a burst of white mist suddenly surged from the sea.

The mist was too fast, as if it had existed before.

In an instant, Divine Sense and Spiritual Pressure were simultaneously applied to Lin Shiming.

This feeling was similar to his Sword Domain, except his Sword Domain had not yet formed, while the latter's mist domain had already taken shape.

"Demon Emperor Tai Gan Shark!" Lin Shiming's heart tightened.

At the same time, he immediately activated his Minor Divine Ability, Shadow of Immortal Wood.

A dazzling white sword light shot towards him.

Upon this sword, it seemed as if a sea of mist spread out.

It was light and airy, seemingly slow to the extreme, yet in reality, it was incredibly fast.

Lin Shiming's Heaven and Earth Space had only just managed to open when a crimson blood-red light slashed out from within.

Sword Lake and Sword Sea collided fiercely.

At this moment, everyone felt as if they were in a world of red and blue sword Dao.

That terrifying spiritual might moved all the Immortal Masters.

Finally, the two sword lights were evenly matched, and the constantly circulating Sword Intent around them proved how terrifying that strike had been.

The Spirit Light slowly dissipated, revealing two figures.

One was intensely crimson, none other than the Autumn Blood Sword.

The other figure was a middle-aged man with a demonic fin on his head. Seeing the Autumn Blood Sword, a hint of fear appeared in his eyes, and then he tentatively spoke:

"Are you from the Earth Spirit Realm?" The Tai Gan Demon Emperor was clearly somewhat puzzled.

The term 'Earth Spirit Realm' also sounded extremely unfamiliar.

Lin Shiming immediately understood. This Tai Gan Shark Clan was indeed not from this realm. Otherwise, he would not have thought that the Autumn Blood Sword was not from this realm, and even mentioned the realm where the Spirit Cultivators resided.

Through ancient texts and the Taiyi Sword Grass, Lin Shiming knew that there were countless worlds, big and small.

Some were directly subordinate to the Immortal Realm, where Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivators could fly to the Spirit Realm.

However, in a realm like the Eastern Yu Realm and South Sea, it required Soul Transformation Late Stage.

It wasn't that this realm was larger or had more resources.

On the contrary, precisely because the Eastern Yu Realm had fewer resources and fewer Cultivators ascended, the Spirit Realm paid little attention to such realms and would not even send down Spirit Ascension Formations.

Not to mention, the Eastern Yu Realm had been sealed for too long due to an Innate Spirit Treasure.

Even powerful beings from the Spirit Realm couldn't enter.

This realm had not seen an ascending Cultivator for over ten thousand years.

This was why even sixth-tier Magic Treasures were rarely seen here.

"So it's the Supreme Dry Shark Emperor of the Tai Gan World!" the Autumn Blood Sword said.

But it did not continue speaking. The Autumn Blood Sword continued to unleash crimson Sword Qi, and the Tai Gan Shark Demon Emperor also unleashed Tai Gan Sword Qi!

"I heard that the skin of the Tai Gan Clan is a treasure for refining high-grade spiritual talismans. This humble monk wants to try if it can be made into Buddhist scrolls!" Golden Light True Buddha appeared nearby at some point.

Besides the Golden Light True Buddha, only True Lord Xueshan remained attacking the sixth-tier Grand Formation. The other Cultivators had already surrounded the Tai Gan Demon Emperor.

Four Immortal Masters to kill the Tai Gan Demon Emperor!

This task was naturally difficult, but if successful, the benefits of numerous demon cores, and the Tai Gan Shark skin alone, would be immeasurable!

Moreover, Lin Shiming was worried about the Tai Gan Shark Clan.

How could they not be worried?

If these external Cultivators truly invaded the South Sea, then the five major forces would all suffer.

This was another reason why they were determined to attack the Heavenly Illumination Sect.

Now, True Lord Xueshan alone held back the sixth-tier Grand Formation, while the remaining Cultivators focused on slaying the Tai Gan Shark Demon King.

This plan was extremely well-calculated. If Lin Shiming himself hadn't been used as bait, he would have thought this plan had no flaws.

But now, he couldn't be happy.

And just then, another variable arose. From within the distant Formation, an old woman in a green robe slowly walked out.

The old woman wore a green floral robe, and her face was covered with the marks of time, yet her eyes were extraordinarily bright.

With each step she took, it was as if green spiritual flowers bloomed.

At the same time, behind her, there were ten female Cultivators dressed in similar robes.

These female Cultivators had only one characteristic: they were all Immortal Masters.

And they were uniformly wood-attribute Immortal Masters.

"Old Woman Qingyu?" True Lord Xueshan's face darkened.

Lin Shiming was also incredibly surprised to see this. Only when True Lord Xueshan spoke did he recall a Cultivator from his memories.

Old Woman Qingyu's reputation was considerable, not just in the South Sea, but also in the Southern Border.

Just as the East Sea had the Eastern Yu Realm, the South Sea also had a side close to the mainland, where the cultivation world was the Southern Border Cultivation World.

Old Woman Qingyu was the Grand Elder of the renowned Qinghua Sect there.

It now seemed she had also broken through to the Nascent Soul stage.

And had been invited by the Heavenly Illumination Sect.

No wonder the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate of the Heavenly Illumination Sect was confident in breaking through on the Heavenly Illumination Sect.

Two Immortal Masters plus a sixth-tier Grand Formation could naturally block five or six Immortal Masters without a problem!

One must know that Heaven and Earth Island had a sixth-tier Spiritual Vein.

Coupled with their limitless expenditure of Spirit Stones, it was possible they could even counterattack once the five great Immortal Masters' true essence was depleted!

The situation suddenly became different.

Moreover, for the few Immortal Masters, they also had to consider the possibility of the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate breaking through.

As Old Woman Qingyu took over, the sixth-tier Grand Formation also began to evolve. In addition to the previous Spirit Shield, it now manifested two green flower Wood Demons.

Each Wood Demon condensed terrifying green flower Spirit Light.

They swayed in the air, and the next moment, transformed into giant flowers, biting towards True Lord Xueshan!

Besides this, Old Woman Qingyu also took out a green zither.

She controlled the Formation with one hand and played the zither with the other.

This zither was clearly a damaged Spirit Treasure, and with the blessing of the Treasure Unlocking Art, it was no weaker than the Blood Sky Gong.

With this series of changes, True Lord Xueshan became precarious.

This Old Woman Qingyu seemed to possess a sixth-tier Legacy; whether controlling the sixth-tier Formation or using Spirit Treasures, she was much more composed than True Lord Xueshan.

Lord Nine Dragons had no choice but to step forward to help True Lord Xueshan defend.

Otherwise, one person alone could not face Old Woman Qingyu at this moment.

Besides Old Woman Qingyu, the battle against the Supreme Dry Shark Emperor was also not optimistic.

The latter dove into the sea, its strength far surpassing the other Immortal Masters.

It stirred up storms and had unparalleled Sword Intent!

Only the Autumn Blood Sword could resist it somewhat!

Blood Fiend Demon Lord and Golden Light True Buddha, on the other hand, became secondary attackers.

"All Immortal Masters, enter Heaven and Earth Island at all costs to destroy the Formation!"

"And attack the so-called Heaven Gate nodes!" True Lord Xueshan roared directly.

This time, she did not use Divine Sense transmission; she spoke to everyone.

It was both a command and everyone's hope.

Otherwise, if they were defeated, the Immortal Masters could calmly leave with their Cultivators.

Those Golden Core affiliated forces would not be so safe.

They would inevitably suffer retaliation.

"Go!" The first to use a Realm Breaking Talisman was Immortal Master Chishan. As a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator of Coral Island, she was also the first to charge out.

The Realm Breaking Talisman proved its invincibility.

Unless the sixth-tier Formation forcibly repelled it.

But the current sixth-tier Formation was already being held back by Lord Nine Dragons and True Lord Xueshan.

As Immortal Master Chishan entered, five or six other Immortal Masters, all from Coral Island, also entered.

At this moment, Immortal Master Fengxing and Real Person Lanfeng from Nine Dragon Island also used Realm Breaking Talismans.

They used as many as ten such talismans.

Besides Nine Dragon Island, Ten Thousand Buddha Island and the Blood Cultivation Sect did the same.

Everyone knew that as long as the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate died, the Tai Gan Shark Demon Emperor would retreat.

Old Woman Qingyu would also retreat.

After all, a force without an Immortal Master had no need for protection!

In fact, it was highly possible that they would all turn around and share the spoils.

Besides the major forces, seeing that Lin Zekong and others were safe, Lin Shiming also took out a Realm Breaking Talisman.

He also wanted to go in.

Not only to prevent the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate from breaking through, but also because the Tai Gan Shark posed a greater danger to him!