Chapter 806: Chapter 320: Protector for Little Senior Sister (Double-Size Chapter) (Part 3)
Because it happened so suddenly, it was often even more threatening than the Jiuli cultivators.
Even the Jiuli people who have lived here for a long time cannot predict and avoid all the disasters here, and must remain cautious and careful.
Besides, Lei Jun made another discovery: the Ziwei Sword Mark he had collected began to react once he entered the Earth Sea.
The reaction was not significant but very clear.
Judging by this, the Ziwei Sword remains in the Earth Sea.
Lei Jun calmly collected the relevant clues, not letting the outside world notice.
He personally did not address the matter for now, first seeking out his little senior sister, Tang Xiaotang.
Lei Jun, Lu Fang, and others are currently located in the vicinity of Xiongbo Mountain, one of the Five Peaks of the Earth Sea.
The previous location where Shen Qubing was surrounded was to the west of Xiongbo Mountain, and Lei Jun is now to the south of Xiongbo Mountain, which is the long-standing territory of the Poli Clan, one of the Jiuli.
At this moment, south of Xiongbo Mountain, the land is ravaged by battle.
Numerous Great Tang cultivators are fighting fiercely against the Jiuli people.
While dealing with Jiuli cultivators approaching him, Lei Jun kept a vigilant eye on the surroundings.
In the Earth Sea, overall, the situation is unfavorable for the cultivators from Great Tang.
Whether it be the concentration and gathering of spiritual energy or the range of perception, all are affected by the hostile environment of the Earth Sea.
The Jiuli people who have lived here for years, however, thrive like fish in water.
Shangguan Yunbo and others decided to confront the enemy on their home turf, partly because Tang Xiaotang and Shen Qubing had previously intruded into the Earth Sea, causing disturbances and chaos.
Additionally, although holding firm in the Southern Wilderness of the mortal world grants a home advantage, the Jiuli people can progress and retreat freely, attacking or withdrawing as they please.
Now, the Great Tang cultivators have invaded the Earth Sea. Although they cannot yet seal the space portals, targeting the Poli Clan’s breeding grounds at Xiongbo Mountain places the Jiuli cultivators on the defensive and restricts their ability to advance and retreat freely.
Even if the Jiuli cultivators break through and retreat, the Great Tang cultivators can seize or destroy the heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and the blessed land cave heaven that the Jiuli cultivated for years in the Earth Sea.
With the Earth Sea ranked among the Ten Realms, it holds infinite danger and countless opportunities.
The Jiuli’s existence till today remains extraordinary.
But now, the foundation of the Poli Clan faces the threat from the Great Tang cultivators.
The core ancestral grounds temporarily remain secure.
However, the peripheral regions see the two sides tangled like interlocking teeth in their conflict.
In the dim world, on the far horizon, above the peak of Xiongbo Mountain, Lei Jun could sense the ripples caused by the duel between masters.
No doubt Shangguan Yunbo, Ye Morong, Wuli Abyss Sage Master Feng Gui, and Yinshan Cave Saint Hu Hengyuan are among the top Great Tang players intercepted by Li De, the leader of the Bili Clan along with the top studs from the Poli and Bili Clans, as both sides erupt into the highest-level intense battle.
No sign of Wei Ancheng’s whereabouts for now.
"Do the Poli and Bili Clans basically encompass all branches of the Witchcraft Sect’s Taoist heritage?" Lei Jun asked Lu Fang while looking up at Xiongbo Mountain.
Lu Fang replied, "Within a clan, there might be strengths or weaknesses, flourishing or decline, but indeed all branches of the Witchcraft Sect’s Taoist heritage are present.
The Jiuli people typically gather by clan, but the inheritance passes from master to disciple.
Therefore, children do not necessarily follow their parents’ cultivation path but opt for routes better suited to their innate talents."
Pointing to the dark sky, close to a murky green patch: "That ought to be the decapitation arts of the Witchcraft Curse Lineage. In the Poli Clan, there’s a notably skilled sorcerer, based on my knowledge, it’s Li Yongzong, son of the Poli Clan’s chief Li Yan, who is a Great Witch of the Blood River at the Ninth Heavenly Layer, while Li Yongzong is a Curse-Prayer Great Shaman at the Eighth Heavenly Layer."
He pointed to another place, a black shadow that appeared less human-like, looking more like a demon.
"That one is the strongest young champion of the Bili Clan, named Li Guangchi."
Lu Fang continued, "Currently, the news suggests that the Bili Clan’s leader Li Yan has no offspring, yet Li Guangchi, being his direct disciple, is an expert in worm arts."
Lei Jun understood upon hearing.
He had previously heard that due to the Jiuli’s unique circumstances, cultivation often sees many changes.
The Witchcraft Great Shamans of the Yinshan Cave Lineage in the Great Tang’s Southern Wilderness focus their practice mainly on the spiritual soul, leaving the physical body insignificant.
Whereas the Witchcraft Great Shamans of the Jiuli, meld their spirit gu with their robust flesh and blood, thus during the performance of worm arts, they undergo physical transformations, mostly relinquishing human forms, resembling giant insects, seen faintly resembling demon shapes, not only retaining witchcraft and worm art wonders but often acquiring a stronger flesh.
Compared to the rumors, Lei Jun affirmed that seeing is believing, and regardless of Li Guangchi’s formidable appearance, his strength is indeed extraordinary.
While he was intently observing the sky above Xiongbo Mountain, his heart suddenly stirred.
Through the connection between the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript and the Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talisman, he felt Shen Qubing was approaching.
Before long, indeed it happened.
Yet, the first to come into Lei Jun’s view wasn’t Shen Qubing, but Yang Yuqi and several Jiuli cultivators.
Shen Qubing and another group of Jiuli cultivators were chasing from behind.
Presumably, Shen Qubing brought reinforcements from the Wu Li Tribe.
Although the Wu Li Tribe and the Poli and Bili Clans are sworn enemies, Shen Qubing being a Xuanyuan people among mortals, accompanying the Wu Li Tribe’s cultivators, how he managed it remains unknown.
While Lei Jun pondered curiously, his steps quickened, moving to meet Yang Yuqi and others, as Lu Fang and his subordinate soldiers quickly followed.
Yang Yuqi treats the Jiuli people with hospitality, aiding their movement in the mortal world, significantly increasing the possibility of Jiuli experts infiltrating the mortal realm, alongside heightened danger.
The Tang Imperial Family, various factions within the Southern Wilderness, including internal forces of the Great Tang Imperial Court, Cangzhou Ye Clan, and others have additional formidable foes.
