NOVPUBAnd as the dust gradually settled,
a giant black dragon, seemingly unfazed and swimming leisurely, was also revealed in the air.
If one looked closely, they could see that the body of this black dragon was actually composed of smaller black, dragon-shaped loaches...
Huh—
The black dragon rapidly shrank, and in the blink of an eye, it had turned into a tiny snake that slipped into a sleeve of pale aqua.
"It’s been years since we last met, and my junior brother has indeed become quite the sight to behold,"
Zhao Feng said, unable to help praising Wang Ba sincerely as he looked at him with surprise in his eyes.
At the same time, he casually withdrew the sword-light that had been covering them both.
Wang Ba was not prideful and shook his head slightly:
"Senior brother flatters me, it’s just an external aid after all."
Zhao Feng disagreed with Wang Ba’s words:
"The explosion of those puppets just now was comparable to a strike from a Nascent Soul Cultivator. What harm is there in blocking such an attack, whether it’s with an external aid or not?"
Wang Ba smiled and did not argue with his senior brother, but his expression soon turned grave,
"Since these puppets have all come here, could it be that the Dao Shengzhou Cultivators are also nearby?"
Zhao Feng shook his head slightly:
"That’s not necessarily the case. While I haven’t had much interaction with Dao Shengzhou Cultivators, I have read some records about them. Their puppetry is exquisitely ingenious. Even from thousands of miles away, they can control them with ease… Moreover, infiltrating the West Sea Country is extremely dangerous. Given the Dao Shengzhou Cultivators’ regard for their lives, unless there’s something significant at stake, they are unlikely to be nearby."
"Something significant?"
Wang Ba showed a contemplative look.
After Zhao Feng had spoken, he also seemed to realize something suddenly.
His expression suddenly turned stern:
"No, that’s not right. These five puppets intentionally sneaked past the checkpoints, and their journey also seemed to have a very definite purpose. It doesn’t look like they simply mixed into the heartland of the West Sea Country to cause destruction, unless…"
"The capital of the West Sea Country!"
Wang Ba and Zhao Feng looked at each other instantly.
Both saw a flash of alarm in the other’s eyes!
Wang Ba immediately followed Zhao Feng’s train of thought:
"Everyone knows that the Da Jin Monks value mortals highly. If these Dao Sheng puppets infiltrated the capital of the West Sea Country, it would greatly affect the front line’s defenses, whether by using the mortals as a diversion or by using the large number of living beings near the capital as a sacrifice… And once such a situation arises, the Three Continents’ Cultivators could use the opportunity to launch a strong attack…"
Zhao Feng’s face was grave, and he nodded, "Previously, the Three Continents’ Cultivators lacked strength. Even if they infiltrated the West Sea Country to create chaos, the front lines would not be greatly affected. But now…"
"The Cultivators from the Three Continents are increasing in number, and that becomes the opportunity!"
Wang Ba completed the thought that Zhao Feng had left unfinished. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝖕𝖚𝖇.𝖈𝔬𝔪
After broadly discussing the situation, both of them looked extremely serious.
Clearly, as more Cultivators from the Three Continents gathered, the situation in the West Sea Country became more critical. The battle at the front was intensifying, and the rear was about to destabilize as well.
"What do you think we should do, junior brother?"
Zhao Feng looked at Wang Ba.
Wang Ba, unusually conflicted, showed a trace of indecision.
He was willing to help the mortals near the capital of the West Sea Country if he could.
After all, he too was of mortal origin and had not forgotten his roots.
But at this moment, he was more concerned about Master Yao Wudi.
Should the rear descend into chaos, Yao Wudi, the mainstay of the western front, would surely be targeted by all the high-level cultivators from the opposing side.
Even if Yao Wudi was undefeated in his travels, facing such circumstances, how could he turn the tide alone?
However, on the flip side, if he could prevent the rear from falling into chaos, it was likely that the intense battle at the front would not erupt immediately and might continue in a stalemate.
With this in mind, Wang Ba gritted his teeth and asked,
"Senior brother, how far are we from the capital of the West Sea Country?"
Zhao Feng’s face darkened slightly, then he flicked his finger, sending a sword-light swiftly towards the sky, which quickly dispersed in all directions.
Soon, the sword-light flew back just as quickly.
"Roughly less than a thousand miles…"
As soon as Zhao Feng finished speaking, Wang Ba immediately relaxed.
This distance was not too far for a Golden Core Cultivator. Although slightly restrained by the Sky-Blocking Array, it would not take too long to reach the destination.
"It shouldn’t delay us for too long."
"Moreover, senior brother has already hinted to that Elixir Cultivator surnamed An. It’s likely that cultivators from Juhai City and the Longevity Sect will soon be on their way here, so there shouldn’t be any danger."
Wang Ba pondered for a moment.
This distance meant that even if a battle did break out at the front at the same time, he should be able to arrive quickly.
Having figured this out, Wang Ba immediately looked towards Zhao Feng.
"Senior brother."
Zhao Feng immediately understood Wang Ba’s decision.
The two of them quickly transformed into two streaks of light, skimming just above the ground, and sped off to the east.
...
The capital of the West Sea Country.
Outside the capital.
Wangxian Village.
This place was once the largest mass burial ground near the capital.
Eight or nine years ago, when the barbarians from overseas were running rampant, many people from the coastal counties and prefectures were relocated near the capital under the protection of immortals.
Due to the large number of people, even the land around the capital became very scarce.
As a result, even the mass burial grounds were leveled by the immortals to build villages.
This place then became the home for a portion of the mortals from Haitou County.
Initially, it was called ’Dahe Village’.
However, later on, because a youth from the village with the surname Wang was capable and valiant, leading the villagers of Dahe to stand firm in this place,
He was elected as the Lizheng.
Latterly, it was he who proposed to change the name of the village. Since the villagers had been escorted here by an immortal with the surname Wang, the village was renamed ’Wangxian Village’.
Of course, in private, there were those who gossiped, thinking that this Lizheng with the surname Wang harbored the fanciful dream of becoming an immortal himself.
