Chapter 1313: Chapter 796_2
Luo Yaxuanâs electric attacks enveloped the formation, electrocuting the sea demons until their spasms subsided, and the terrifying creaking sounds gradually diminished!
The bodies of the sea demons were numbed by the electricity, then scorched by flames, leaving them in ruin. This wave of human cultivatorsâ counterattack triumphed, but it came at a cost, as some ordinary people perished!
The ships with skeletons quickly took on water and sank to the ocean floor, where the bones became part of the seabed, turning into sea sand.
The battle lasted no more than half an hour. By daytime, many ships began to depart!
Those who narrowly escaped fled far away from this troubled spot!
The saltwater presence is only temporary!
Perhaps some operate at night, dying in their sleep without even knowing how they passed!
Soon, the oceanâs surface above the island was inhabited by the souls of those who had fallen in daylight!
Ordinary people couldnât see them; these souls had no abilities and merely turned into mist during the day!
The mist on the sea thickened, a scene of horror unfolded rapidly; victories and defeats came too swiftly.
Luo Yaxuan deployed patrol teams, constantly vigilant to any changes on the ocean surface!
Always prepared for sea demons who might break the islandâs formation at all costs!
A battle broke out outside the island formation that Su Changâan was immediately aware of. He didnât leave his post as they were dealing with Eastern demons through another formation pathway!
They had known about the Eastern demons stationed on this island for several months now, having slain countless demons!
Su Changâan, unable to mind the outside patrols, fought increasingly advanced Eastern monstersâfrom rapidly reproducing insects to flying birds, ants, cockroaches, and bats!
Later, they faced more advanced types like snakes, tigers, and lions, which hadnât yet evolved into humans but had become demons with demon cores.
Su Changâan and those besieging the Eastern demons had such strong abilities they shouldnât become too fatigued, as they had shifts.
Itâs just that doing daily tasks there could become monotonous over time; they would often use spare hours to meet friends or cultivate to enhance their abilities!
During his tasks there, Su Changâan met people from other Immortal Sects.
The elites of the Ten Great Clans were often strangers before this task, comprising young talents!
There were too many elites from major noble clans, both main and collateral branches with differing statuses, yet all had a passionate drive to defend the nation and maintain peace!
While completing tasks, they harvested demon cores from the slain demons, which could be consumed bountifully!
As the demons Su Changâanâs team fought grew more advanced, they couldnât let their guard down!
Eastern demons kept emerging and attacking. Perhaps they hadnât found the Demon King, or hadnât adjusted their plans adequately.
Su Changâan found it frustrating, continuously engaged in tasks. When could he finish off these Eastern demons to search for his foster brother?
Jiang Tangâs disappearance had always troubled him â would he reappear suddenly as he had before?
Months had passed, from winter to spring, nearing summer. Where had his foster brother gone?
Su Changâan recalled Jiang Tangâs grand promises about the path to Mending Heaven.
Such a great task was not something ordinary people could undertake!
Even if others wanted to do it, they wouldnât know where to start!
Jiang Tangâs abilities surpassed theirs; he used to protect his foster brother, but now he realized he needed to care for them!
Su Changâan was bound by the tasks, left with nothing but longing!
Recently, women from the Ten Great Clans and sects were casting their eyes on Su Changâan!
Those who came to accomplish tasks may have seen his elegance and acknowledged his capability and limitless prospects.
âSu Changâan, itâs time to eat!â
âSu Changâan, youâre done with your task, could you clear up some confusion for me?â
Su Changâan had just completed a segment of his task, intending to check on the patrol outside the island, only to find himself surrounded!
The gathering consisted of chattering women, who had come for tasks during this period!
Previously unfamiliar, they now treated him as a gold coin, with eyes fixed on him!!
Su Changâan maintained his usual gentle demeanor, still as warm as jade on the surface, yet inwardly truly impatient!
Peach blossoms, whether rotten or promising, were not his preference at this moment!
Su Changâan knew he didnât have a gender preference, nor did he dislike women!
He always felt that a lifeâs Daoist couple couldnât just be settled for, perhaps there wasnât yet someone who moved him!
Su Changâan was a known figure before, but he mostly roamed alone!
Anyone wishing to know him had to catch his eye!
However, itâs different during these tasks, where these women deployed all their skills for merely a glance from this man!
Su Changâan never considered himself the protagonist, yet these womenâs entanglements deeply annoyed him!
Annoyed, he refrained from showing impatience on his face, nor would he answer every question!
Never offering a cold and venomous refusal!
Each of the gaudily dressed women, who enjoyed dressing up normally, appeared before him not out of affection but for attention.
Previously, during missions in the north, it was never like this, with these talkative women.
Lacking any feminine shyness, they approached him like she-wolves to sheep.
Su Changâan disfavored the she-wolf gaze yet didnât reject their attentiveness or inquiries!
He didnât linger in their questions but did as he pleased!
âFemale cultivators, Iâll answer your questions when I have time. Iâm not hungry now; I have matters to address outside, letâs chat when thereâs time?â
This soft rejection by Su Changâan neither outright accepted goodwill nor refused, appearing gentle as jade but clearly declining!
The female cultivators werenât cloistered ladies and were competitors, each potentially a rival over a man!
Competition precluded cooperation!
Their intense pursuit over one man was unnerving!
Su Changâan ignored their expressions, completing tasks without requiring meals from them, and directly sought out friends!
It was exactly the time for the shift between day and night!
Upon arrival, Su Changâan found Luo Yaxuan exchanging notes with Lai Jianlin on necessary attentions!
Lai Jianlin, aware of daytime occurrences, knew despite shift rotations from day to night, there are always support teams ready.
The dayâs flesh-and-bone events had created a previously unseen, bustling, stark contrast between day and night around the island, now sparsely populated with flying treasures in the sky!
The magical treasures previously on the sea surface had shifted to flying treasures!
Those other cultivators, people there for business, or pleasure seekers found themselves in the midst of exciting nightlife!
Su Changâan first found a dining place for a hearty meal before joining them on patrol.
Luo Yaxuan, although having handed over duties, remained to watch other Duty Performers take action!
Lai Jianlin, aware of night threats, especially camouflaging black demons!
Although not on the scene back then, he understood such flesh and bones aftermath, gratitude swelled for their timely protection efforts!
Not everyone perished!
The task of fortifying against demons capable of consuming formationsâand peopleâcould not be a constant threat?
They had resided here. Why had such demons just emerged for the first time?
Could it be a mutation?