Chapter 574: Chapter 183: Ringless Island in Crisis!

At this moment,

a figure flew out from behind the group of demon beasts; it was surprisingly a human Core Formation cultivator.

This person had a white face and no beard, with a gentle demeanor, appearing to be around fifty years old, exuding the aura of a wise elder, instantly gaining goodwill from onlookers.

However, appearing on the battlefield of this human-demon war was extremely ironic!

Just like the Red Fire Old Monster of those days, he had pledged allegiance to the demon race as a human race cultivator.

Under the signal of the two great demons leading the group, the old man approached the grand array,

"Junior Liu Qingzhi seeks an audience with True Monarch Iron Mountain, the Elder!"

"Hmph... a traitor to our race, there’s no need to speak any further!" Xu Ziling shouted angrily, forming a hand seal to make a move,

This was one of the two Core Formation cultivators who had received Zhou Xun when he first came to Ringless Island,

As for Lan Yanping, he was sent by True Monarch Iron Mountain to Celestial Talisman Island for reinforcements.

"Wait!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain slightly raised his hand, stopping Xu Ziling’s move,

"True Monarch, for such a traitor, why let him speak any more!" Xu Ziling urgently asked.

"As the ancient saying goes, ’when two armies are at war, emissaries are not harmed,’ let’s see what he has to say, otherwise, those demon kinds will mock our human race for lacking dignity!"

"Moreover, Brother Zhou, even if he comes, would still need time!"

True Monarch Iron Mountain glanced at Xu Ziling, then took out a command flag, injected mana into it, and waved it down,

In an instant, a spirit light struck the grand array in front of him, revealing a pathway about a meter wide in front of the old man.

Seeing this, the old man was overjoyed and immediately walked in.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziling suddenly realized, slapped his forehead, silently cursing his foolishness.

"Junior Liu Qingzhi, greets True Monarch Iron Mountain and this Daoist friend!"

The old man followed the path to the command camp, bowing to True Monarch Iron Mountain and Xu Ziling inside!

"Hmph!" Xu Ziling snorted coldly, his face ’unpleasant’.

It was apparent that he was extremely repulsed by the old man, but given True Monarch Iron Mountain’s orders, he could not act out.

As for True Monarch Iron Mountain, he appeared smiling gently, with an extremely kind attitude,

"What guidance do you have, young friend?"

"I have come as an envoy for the demon race, inviting the elder!" the old man said, cupping his hands.

"Outrageous, we who are of the proud celestial human lineage, how could we lower ourselves to such mere demons? If you dare to insult us again, you might not make it back!" Xu Ziling shouted.

This statement startled the old man,

"Ziling, step back!" True Monarch Iron Mountain frowned, his tone heavier,

"Yes!" Xu Ziling responded sullenly and stepped back.

Seeing this, the old man became more relaxed, smiling at Xu Ziling, and said:

"Daoist Friend Ziling is too attached,"

"It is often said that knowing the current situation is smart; if not for the demon race’s favor, with my meager 41-point high-grade spirit root aptitude,"

"How could I have reached the late-stage Core Formation as a loose cultivator? I would have long sat to death before reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment!"

"Furthermore, as cultivators, our aim should be on cultivation and longevity, why be stuck on the division of races!"

He then turned to face True Monarch Iron Mountain,

"Nowadays, the demon race is eager for talent. If True Monarch is willing to join the demon race, one high-grade magical treasure can be offered,"

"Additionally, my demon race has preserved a large amount of spirit medicine suitable for our human race Qi refiners, if the elder joins, we are not stingy either,"

"With True Monarch’s talent, there might even be a chance to peek into the Great Cultivator’s realm in the future!"

The old man advised kindly, showing great concern for True Monarch Iron Mountain.

Hearing this, True Monarch Iron Mountain’s expression suddenly froze, his demeanor becoming a few shades more indifferent, not as enthusiastic as before,

"Are these your conditions?"

True Monarch Iron Mountain knitted his brows, disdainfully saying:

"Just a mere high-grade magical treasure? I am a Tier Four Refiner, you’re being too stingy!"

"As for spirit medicine, how much of the Tier Four low-grade do you have, how much of the middle-grade do you have, please lay out some plans,"

"Otherwise, with empty words, expecting me to pledge allegiance is too insincere!"

Seeing True Monarch Iron Mountain in this state, the old man wasn’t alarmed but delighted,

This meant that True Monarch Iron Mountain wasn’t unwilling to surrender, he was just unsatisfied with their conditions!

If the conditions weren’t enough, he could go back to request an increase, if he could really persuade True Monarch Iron Mountain to surrender, it would be a great achievement!

So he cupped his hands again and said:

"This matter is too important; the junior cannot make the decision, please allow me to report to His Majesty the two Demon Emperors!"

"Go ahead, but this time, don’t bring some rubbish to fool me; otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite!" True Monarch Iron Mountain waved his hand,

The old man wisely took his leave and exited the grand array.

...

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of Celestial Talisman Island,

one by one, demon beasts came howling towards the island.

A disciple wearing Celestial Talisman Island attire was desperately maneuvering a flying spiritual artifact to escape,

His name was He Feng, with a middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation,

Behind him, a Tier Three low-grade demon beast was in hot pursuit,

"You can’t escape!"

Behind him, a massive demon crocodile, several tens of meters in size, grinned menacingly, getting closer to the disciple.

He Feng was filled with despair, he really couldn’t fathom it, this place was less than two thousand miles from Celestial Talisman Island,

how could there be so many demon beasts, and among them, there was even a Tier Three Great Demon,

"Had I known, I would have stayed on the island to cultivate!"

At this moment, the demon was less than a hundred meters away from the disciple, almost smelling the foul stench from its mouth.

"Hahaha, I’ve long heard that human flesh is exceedingly delicious, today I can finally try it!"

"Heavens have forsaken me!"

He Feng closed his eyes, resigning to his fate,

At this moment, from afar came a very familiar beast roar, followed by gentle breezes brushing his face,

A cyan light beam swiftly arrived, coming near the scene.

Hearing this voice, He Feng was overjoyed,

"Earth Element Ancestor, save me!"

It was surprisingly Zhou Xun’s mount, the Earth Element Beast. Its Tier Three High-Grade aura was so overwhelming that one dared not look directly at it,

even the Demon Crocodile showed respect, even fawningly,

"Wushang greets...this lord, I serve under the Celestial Scenery Demon Emperor!"

"I offer this Human as your feast!"

The Demon Crocodile’s heart bled a little, for the delicacy it almost had slipped away just like that!

"Wushang?"

"I have an item I’d like to borrow, may I know what Younger Brother Wuh thinks?"

The Demon Crocodile was stunned by this,

"What?"

"Your Demon Pill!" The Earth Element Beast revealed its sharp white teeth, then with a flick of its wings,

four tornados appeared out of thin air, binding the Demon Crocodile’s limbs. Then, with a flash of its figure and a wave of its hand,

"Hiss—"

A cyan light flashed, and the Demon Crocodile was instantly split in two, falling from the sky.

Feng Chong grabbed the Demon Pill, swallowed it in one gulp, and smacked its lips a few times,

"Earth attribute, just a bit low in cultivation!"

The remaining demon beasts, having lost their leader, the Demon King, scattered and fled immediately,

Seeing this scene, He Feng was momentarily stunned,

"Kid, what are you looking at, hurry back and remember to pass the message of the Sea Race’s invasion to that boy Cao Feiyu!"

"Yes," He Feng’s eyelids twitched as he quickly agreed,

not daring to have any objections to the Earth Element Beast referring to their ancestor as ’that boy’.

...

Very soon, the Earth Element Beast landed in front of Zhou Xun’s Cave Mansion, transformed to a size of seven feet, and walked inside.

"You’re back?"

At this time, Zhou Xun was sitting at the stone table in the hall, holding a Jade Scroll and reading intently,

Seeing the Earth Element Beast enter, he greeted it casually.

"Master, the Sea Race is invading again!"

The Earth Element Beast’s words made Zhou Xun pause slightly, his expression becoming grave,

"Tell me more!"

The Earth Element Beast then recounted the situation with the beast horde it encountered.

"A beast horde is attacking, led by a Tier Three Great Demon claiming to serve the Demon Emperor, it seems a real war is upon us!"

Zhou Xun frowned slightly,

he reached into his robes, took out several Sound Transmission Talismans, whispered a few words, and sent them into the air.

In no time,

several figures descended outside Zhou Xun’s Cave Mansion and then walked inside,

three men and one woman,

Cao Feiyu, Li Daniu, Wenn Yue, and Zhou Xun’s nominal disciple, Luo Yuancheng.

"Greetings, Master!"

"Greetings, Daoist Brother Zhou!"

By this time, everyone was already aware of Zhou Xun’s real name.

Zhou Xun waved his hand, not in the mood for pleasantries, and spoke in an extremely serious tone:

"Everyone, the Human-Demon Races have been at a standoff for years, and I’m afraid a real war is upon us!"

"What!"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this; they were all aware of the situation at Sea Suppression Immortal City, which had been a standoff for decades,

they were psychologically prepared for war, but when it truly arrived, they still couldn’t help feeling a little lost.

After all, amid the great tide, these Core Formation Cultivators were like a leaf in the ocean, their fates swaying.

"With the real war arriving, it can be foreseen that countless demon beasts will soon come to our Celestial Talisman Island,"

"Quickly, prepare for battle!"

"With True Monarch Iron Mountain stationed at Ringless Island, we should not have much to worry about here, right?"

Wenn Yue hesitated.

After all, Ringless Island was positioned in front of Celestial Talisman Island, blocking their path.

"I am worried about that too,"

"Since the Demon Race has launched an attack, they must be fully prepared. Since there are Demon Race members bypassing Ringless Island to come near us,"

"This only indicates that the situation at Ringless Island is extremely serious!"

Zhou Xun said worriedly.

"What shall we do, big brother, give the command!" Li Daniu said.

"Feiyu, immediately activate the Mountain Protection Array and recall all disciples within the island for defense,"

"Yes!" Master Qianyu clasped his hands and replied,

"Miss Wenn, Daniu, prepare measures to deal with the Tier Three Great Demons,"

"If worst comes to worst, you can lead the core disciples to retreat into my Cave Mansion; there is a Tier Three High-Grade Array here that can hold out for a while, Yuancheng,"

With that, Zhou Xun focused his gaze on Luo Yuancheng,

"Yuancheng, control of the Array is entrusted to you!" He then handed over a Token to this Sixth Disciple.

"Next, I must make all efforts to rush to Ringless Island to support Daoist Brother Iron Mountain. Celestial Talisman Island is left to you all,"

"Ah, Feng Chong, you stay on the island to guard!"

With the Tier Three High-Grade Earth Element Beast, the chances of Celestial Talisman Island being breached are not high, unless the other side deploys a Tier Four Demon Emperor.

But the Demon Race does not have that many Tier Four Demon Emperors, otherwise, the Human Race might as well admit defeat.

Having arranged everything, Zhou Xun quickly formed a spell with his hands, and with a flash, he appeared above Celestial Talisman Island,

with a thought, a pair of wings spanning over ten feet appeared behind him,

with one flap, his whole body turned into a blue stream of light, headed toward Ringless Island!