Chapter 1371: 1154: Vicious_2

Chapter 1371: Chapter 1154: Vicious_2

All the cultivators on the island were directly exposed to the Water Devils, facing the attacks of millions of Water Devils head-on. The countless intertwined Spirit Lights were dazzlingly beautiful, indescribably stunning.

Yet, it left all cultivators horrified, their hearts trembling, feeling as if death had instantly enveloped them.

Of course, the cultivators were not willing to just stand still and await their doom. They hurriedly deployed Divine Powers, hoping to weaken this deadly torrent, protect themselves, or flee to the rear, out of the attack’s range.

One couldn’t say their reactions were ineffective, but merely better than nothing.

Many cultivators chose to give up because it was too late to escape. Despite being extremely fearful inside, they could only wait for death to arrive.

Boom!

Surprisingly, death did not truly befall them.

“I’m not dead!” This was nearly the shared thought of all the cultivators at that moment.

A Spirit Light suddenly unfolded, covering them and protecting them, while the attacks of the Water Devils were like raindrops merging into a lake, only causing small ripples.

“What are you all standing around for! Hurry up and fight back!”

A shout containing a purifying Taoist sound snapped the fortunate cultivators back to reality, and they hurriedly counterattacked.

This Great Array is the trump card of the Cave Abyss Sect for holding this ground to fight a decisive battle with the Sea Clan!

Its name is the Ten Thousand Melding Soul Absorption Array, a very special Formation that can absorb the power of external attacks and thus enhance itself.

Of course, there is a limit to its capacity.

They could withstand this torrent thanks to the previous hour of ferocious fighting. Though those countless attacks seemed to land on the original Defensive Array, under the Array Master’s control, most of the power was absorbed by the Soul Absorption Array.

It took a whole hour of absorption to barely withstand the terrifying attack.

“Kill!”

“Slay all these monsters!”

Tens of thousands of cultivators roared in unison, as if converting their previous fear into rage, venting it all at this moment.

Rumble——

Although the cultivators’ attacks weren’t as overwhelming as the Water Devils’, they were not to be underestimated either.

Most importantly, the Sea Clan had no Formation to shield their defense, so the Water Devils faced the overwhelming Spirit Light without any barriers. Although many Water Devils reacted, many were still a step behind.

However, what caused massive casualties among the Water Devils was not the cultivators’ counterattack, but the terrifying shockwave generated from the collision of both sides’ attacks!

With no Formation to block, the shockwaves claimed the lives of countless Water Devils, causing many to fall, further thickening the floating island beneath them.

At this point, many Immortal Realm Water Devils couldn’t restrain themselves anymore.

They originally thought that with their absolute numerical advantage, they could simply crush the Cave Abyss Sect, yet as the war unfolded, their side, which initially held the upper hand, was now at a disadvantage!

In just two hours, at least a hundred thousand Water Devils had died!

In contrast, though many cultivators had consumed too much energy and couldn’t fight anymore, their death ratio was extremely low.

If not for the vast numerical difference between the two sides, perhaps the Water Devils would be suffering even greater losses now.

So, these Immortal Realm Water Devils couldn’t sit passively any longer and had to step forward to join the fight.

And the Cave Abyss Sect couldn’t refuse, because if these Water Devils attacked the Great Array, the Formation would soon be broken, and then the cultivators would have no defensive barrier left, facing almost certain death.

Dozens of Individual Immortals and Human Immortals flew out of the Formation, beginning their slugfest with the Sea Clan’s Immortal Realm.

Both sides tacitly distanced themselves from the battlefield to avoid affecting the Mortal Realm’s battle.

Until a clear winner is decided, the fighting will not cease!

No matter how tired the cultivators become or how severe the Water Devils’ casualties are, both sides will not stop until one wins.

“What should we do now?”

In the encampment, a Cave Abyss Sect Elder said with a worried expression.

It seems that both sides are evenly matched, but everyone knows that if nothing unexpected happens, all the Sea Clan has to do is prolong the timeline, and they can secure the final victory.

There’s nothing they can do — the number of cultivators is just too small, while the Water Devils’ numbers are overwhelming.

An ant swarm could bite an elephant to death, much less Water Devils which are fierce beasts, not ants.

It wasn’t just these Elders; many realized this deadly problem.

But recognizing it is one thing; solving it is another.

Clearly, they couldn’t think of a solution.

“How about asking other forces or sects for help?”

After a long silence, someone finally broke it by speaking up.

“The Sect has already sent sixty percent of its disciples to battle. Besides the necessary disciples, what’s left are those with low strength, utterly useless.”

If they lose, these disciples might all die here!

“As for seeking aid from other forces? Those forces probably won’t agree. After all, the situation is dire right now, and they definitely wouldn’t come here to die.”

Everyone fell silent; they had realized this at the start, which is why they hadn’t reached out for support from other forces.

“Then what now? We can’t just sit idly by and wait for the Sect to fail, right?”

“There is a way, but it may carry a massive Karmic Force.” Suddenly, an Elder with a cold aura spoke.

“Hao, what is the method you’re referring to?”

“Destroy the nearby Spirit Veins and turn this sea area into a Land of Little Spirit!”

Hao said slowly, “Without Spiritual Energy, the more Water Devils there are, the greater their chances of defeat, providing an opportunity to slaughter a large number of Water Devils.”

“Hiss!”

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but gasp.

They hadn’t known much about this fellow disciple before, but his proposal revealed his ruthlessness to all.

Yet, one couldn’t deny that his approach was indeed effective in ending this battle quickly.

Especially since underwater Spirit Veins are often connected to volcanoes, canyons, etc., potentially triggering natural disasters that could wipe out Water Devils.

However, the cost is also enormous; destroying Spirit Veins would carry a huge Karmic Force for any disciple, likely barring any progress in cultivation for life, or even dying under Thunder Tribulation if they break through.

Furthermore, since the disciples and the Sect’s luck are connected, it wouldn’t only be the individual who suffers bad luck, but the entire Cave Abyss Sect!

After driving away the Sea Clan, this Land of Little Spirit would be the Cave Abyss Sect’s, an area considered barren and worthless to cultivators.

“This…”

The plan was suggested, but no Elder present dared to endorse it.

“Ha!”

Seeing this, Hao sneered, saying disdainfully, “At the life-and-death crisis, you’re still hesitating here? Are you planning to regret once the knife is at your throats?”

“To worry about future matters in this situation is plain stupidity!”

His scolding and ridicule not only made everyone feel awkward but also blush a bit.

Because what Hao said, though harsh, was irrefutably true.

“You talk big, but would you personally bear the immense Karmic Force of destroying Spirit Veins and ruining the balance of Heaven and Earth?” Yet someone was still defiant.

“Fool!”

Hao scolded, “Since the battle erupted, how many disciples have been gravely injured, unable to guarantee their lives? Aren’t they the best candidates to destroy Spirit Veins? Give them a few Heavenly Thunder Pellets—how could a crippled Spirit Vein withstand such violent attacks?”

“And if the Sect promises their descendants generous Spiritual Objects, extensive nurturing, and similar conditions, are we worried they wouldn’t agree? Likely, all those severely injured disciples would be fighting to do it!”

As for the Sect bearing Karmic Force and developing the subsequent Land of Little Spirit, those issues can only be considered after surviving this calamity.

What’s the point of worrying about those things now?

“In that case, let’s proceed with Hao’s plan.”

Ultimately, the Cave Abyss Sect agreed to this ruthless proposal.