194: Tianxuan is in turmoil, giving up rescue
As soon as Luo Tianjie uttered these words, the entire venue instantly erupted.
They had waited so long for reinforcements, but what they got was nothing?
"What does Four Dao Sect mean by this? Are they directly abandoning my East Sea?"
"As the leader of the Daoist sects in the Tianxuan World, not only do they not rescue my East Sea Human Race, but they also prevent fellow Daoists from Eastern Earth from providing support. What is the meaning of this from Four Dao Sect?"
"World-Ending Demon Calamity? Where is it? Hasn't it arrived yet? The Yao Race has already invaded. Could it be that Four Dao Sect will only act when the Yao Race attacks the Tianxuan Continent and reaches Central Divine Continent?"
"Exaggerated, exaggerated. Although Four Dao Sect in Central Divine Continent is a pillar of heaven and earth, the strength of the various Immortal Mountains in Eastern Earth should not be underestimated. I'll speak fairly: the Yao Race can shatter my East Sea Cultivation World, but they wouldn't dare to easily invade the Eastern Earth Continent. I guess Four Dao Sect's intention is to make us steadfastly defend this place and not think about retaking the East Sea waters."
"Just stay here and defend? What about cultivation resources? We can't just keep consuming our reserves indefinitely!"
Without the vast resources from the East Sea waters, the Cultivators of the various forces in the East Sea Alliance, currently on the East Sea Coast, found themselves in an extremely awkward position.
They were constantly depleting the treasure resources accumulated within their own forces.
Only outflow, no inflow.
If this continued, it wouldn't be long.
They might run out of resources and could only cultivate by absorbing the freely dispersed Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth.
If it truly reached that Realm, it would be like stopping the boat in the middle of the river during Undergoing Tribulation, watching others surpass them one by one.
This was absolutely intolerable for the various forces of the East Sea Alliance.
"Brother Luo, is that so-called World-Ending Demon Calamity truly terrifying to such an extent that Four Dao Sect needs to treat it with such solemnity?"
Another supreme Undergoing Tribulation Cultivator to Luo Tianjie's left spoke.
His name was Liang Yunqing, a Grand Elder of the Dragon Elephant Sect. His cultivation was at the Undergoing Tribulation Middle Stage, having only passed the Gale Tribulation. However, his various Divine Abilities and methods were extremely powerful, making him three times stronger than Yao Race members of the same Realm.
The question posed by Liang Yunqing instantly brought silence to the great hall.
Everyone's gaze turned to Luo Tianjie.
They also wanted to know.
What exactly was the World-Ending Demon Calamity that was rumored to descend upon the Northern Wilderness of the Tianxuan Continent in the Tianxuan World? How terrifying was it, and why was it considered even more critical than the current Yao Race calamity that had already encroached upon the East Sea waters and pointed towards the Eastern Earth Continent?
Upon hearing this, the worry on Luo Tianjie's face finally turned into a deep sigh.
"This Venerable knows that you all feel indignant. As fellow Heavenly Profound Human Clan members, with the Yao Calamity rampant, Four Dao Sect should have sent people to rescue."
"However, the Four Seas Yao Calamity might only cause turmoil in Tianxuan and bloodshed among our Human Race Cultivators. Yet, the Demon Calamity that is about to descend truly possesses the power to destroy the world. When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. Four Dao Sect's choice and command are, in fact, understandable."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned and held their breath, silently speechless.
The rumored Northern Wilderness Demon Calamity seemed to far exceed their imagination and understanding.
Even Venerable Luo, who was at the Undergoing Tribulation Late Stage, spoke such words.
Just how terrifying must it be?
Luo Tianjie paused for a moment, then continued.
"Zhao Wuji of Lingxiao Sect, Qian Beixuan of Qiankun Sect, Sun Yongfang of Star Sect, Li Yao of Sun Moon Sect from Central Divine Continent's Four Dao Sect, along with Daoji Monk from Western Regions Buddha Country, Mu Yuntian, the Lord of Nanli Country, and Floating Cloud Venerable, the Hidden Immortal of Eastern Earth—these seven individuals who have already passed three tribulations and reached the peak of the Undergoing Tribulation Realm, arguably the strongest existences in the Tianxuan World today, have all gathered in the Northern Wilderness, solely for the sake of those few descending Demon Calamities."
"The descent of the nine branch halls evolved from the Upper Realm supreme treasure Void Heaven Palace has already explained everything. The power of the Demon Calamity is enough to destroy the world."
"A mere Yao Calamity is simply not on the same level compared to the Demon Calamity."
"Therefore, none of you should expect any reinforcements. Just guard this East Sea Coast and keep the Yao Race out of the Tianxuan Continent. This can also be considered contributing to the Heavenly Profound Human Clan in facing the descent of this Great Tribulation."
"Once the Demon Calamity recedes and all fellow Daoists are free, maintaining the clarity of the Great Dao, then the Tianxuan Demon Clan will be completely eradicated, preventing them from causing trouble again in the future."
Previously, the Human Race had various concerns and deeper considerations.
They did not completely annihilate the Yao Race.
But now, at the critical juncture of the World-Ending Demon Calamity's descent.
The sudden outbreak of Yao Race attacks in all directions makes it difficult not to link the Yao Calamity with the Demon Calamity.
In response, Four Dao Sect also stated:
"When the clouds clear, the moon shines bright; when the four seas are peaceful, the Human Race prospers."
The meaning of this sentence was that the Yao Race would be allowed to be arrogant for now, but they would definitely be held accountable afterward. At that time, the four seas under heaven would be peaceful, and there would be no trace of any Yao Race member.
Luo Tianjie's words silenced everyone present.
They felt vexed but also helpless.
The East Sea Cultivation World's strength was paramount among the Four Seas, yet the Yao Race they faced was also the main force.
Being shattered and retreating steadily was no one else's fault.
They could only blame themselves for being too weak and inferior.
Relying on others for rescue is ultimately not as good as strengthening oneself.
"Venerable Luo, there are still many islands in the East Sea waters besieged by the Yao Race army sending out distress calls. Should we send people to rescue them?"
Before Luo Tianjie could speak, Dou Xinghai of the Aurora Sect, another Cultivator at the Undergoing Tribulation Middle Stage like Liang Yunqing of the Dragon Elephant Sect, who had been silent on his right, suddenly interjected and responded.
"We cannot rescue them. These islands are deep within the Yao Race's territory. The Yao Race is besieging them but not destroying them precisely to lure us into rescuing them and dying in vain."
"Those who didn't successfully retreat to the Tianxuan Continent should be presumed dead!"
Although these words were blunt and cruel, they contained a full measure of truth.
Although everyone felt uncomfortable hearing them, they could only tacitly agree.
Luo Tianjie glanced at Dou Xinghai, who had bypassed him to give orders, but said nothing more.
The other party's decision.
There was nothing wrong with it.
He already felt that the strength of the East Sea Coast defense line was insufficient; how could he have the mind to organize any more rescues?
Anyone who steps into the Cultivation world should know its cruelty.
Luo Tianjie felt that.
The various forces on those surviving islands trapped in the Yao Race's heavy encirclement should understand the Alliance's difficulties.
Tianxin Island in the East Sea.
A medium-sized island, neither big nor small.
There were several Void Refinement forces on the island whose strength was quite good.
They had already united at this moment.
Unfortunately, with their strength, they seemed so small and insignificant in this Human-Yao War that affected all forces in the Tianxuan World.
Outside Tianxin Island, Yao Race Cultivators surrounded it.
Every so often, they would launch an attack, charge onto the island, attack for a while, and then retreat.
The various forces on the island didn't know why the Yao Race was tormenting them like this, or what meaning it held.
Everyone only knew that they were about to die.
Especially since a full month had passed since the distress signal was sent out, yet Tianxin Island still hadn't welcomed the arrival of reinforcements.
Liu Wenxiu looked at the surging Yao Race army charging again, his eyes filled with despair.
"Have the islands in the East Sea waters just been abandoned by the Alliance like this?"