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Chapter 1015: 976 Chapter: Support_2
Seeing the current situation, the Crab Devil clan doesn’t seem to plan on initiating any more attacks. However, in case this is a deception, waiting for a large number of cultivators to leave to support other sea domains, they may rise up with a large army and start a war, and the Wanxia Sea Domain might change rulers once again.
But if we keep dragging on like this, the Cave Abyss Sect cannot stand these forces taking it lightly, and some sea domains with Immortal Dao forces are completely at a disadvantage and desperately need their help!
Because of this, several rounds of quarrels broke out within the Cave Abyss Sect.
One group believes that the Crab Devil clan has been severely hurt and dares not initiate conflict anymore, so it is safe to support other sea domains; the other group is more conservative, thinking that the current behavior of the Crab Devil clan is strategic, just waiting for the cultivators to leave so they can take advantage of the vulnerability.
"Let’s compromise and follow both methods?"
A Combined Body Cultivator with grey hair and an aged face, who really didn’t want to listen to their quarrels anymore, said: "Send forty percent of the cultivators to support other sea domains, and let the remaining cultivators stay here to guard against the Crab Devil clan, in case they suddenly surge!"
"Everyone is for the betterment of the sect and gaining more benefits; there’s no need to act like enemies. How do you all feel about this approach?"
"Then let’s follow Disciple Yan’s method." The highest-ranked Combined Body Cultivator also voiced his agreement.
The Li family does not care much about the external situations, but they never miss any news.
So very quickly, they heard about the Cave Abyss Sect’s plan to allocate forty percent of cultivators to support other sea domains.
"Forty percent?"
Li Zhirui frowned, unsure whether the Cave Abyss Sect intended to randomly select, or directly draw forty percent of the cultivators from each force, but regardless of which, the Li family likely couldn’t escape involvement.
"Notify the clan members to get ready."
Li Zhirui sighed. Just over a month of calmness, and now they must head to the battlefield again.
Upon hearing the news, most clan members groaned in dismay, not willing to participate in battle, especially since large-scale wars have a very high casualty rate. Even for Lianxu Cultivators like Da Qing or Li Chengsheng, there are examples of them falling in battle, let alone them?
Unfortunately, they had no right to object.
The next day, the Cave Abyss Sect convened all associated cultivators and announced that forty percent of the cultivators would be selected from each force to head to the southern Golden Sand Sea Domain.
It was a shallow sea, a mere nine feet at its deepest point, and its clear waters allow one to see the golden sands at the bottom, thus the name!
But...
Li Zhirui frowned thinking of the information Xiaoqing had brought back; the conditions in the Golden Sand Sea Domain are very unfavorable for cultivators!
Because the Sea Clan’s power in the Golden Sand Sea Domain is strong, the Golden-Bearded Dragon-Tail Shrimp clan not only possesses several Eighth Rank Water Demons but also, they are numerous, coupled with their True Dragon Bloodline, their combat power is even stronger.
"After you return, report the list of names yourselves, and depart in five days!"
Lastly, the Lianxu Cultivator warned in a stern voice: "Do not hold onto any delusions of luck; make sure to bring a sufficient number of cultivators."
Everyone dispersed in response, their expressions very flat, but the oppressive atmosphere revealed their mood.
It is normal as nobody wants to risk their lives in a deadly battle, especially when there is no reward, further sapping people’s motivation.
"Departing in five days, who volunteers to participate?" Back at their station, Li Zhirui asked in front of all clan members.
This time, fewer clan members responded as after witnessing the ruthlessness of large-scale wars, most had lost the idea of using this opportunity for practice.
Considering this, Li Zhirui was prepared and said, "Since that’s the case, let’s leave it to fate! Besides those who are seriously injured, other clan members will be decided by drawing lots."
Though he said this, in reality, he manipulated things a bit; those Puppet Masters bearing important duties would definitely not be chosen.
As for others, including Da Qing, Xiaoqing, and others, the selection was random.
"Those who are drawn, prepare yourselves. We will set out in five days. Don’t forget the time."
Most of those chosen had pale faces, as if they had already foreseen their fate, while the other clan members couldn’t hide their relief.
Seeing this, Li Zhirui solemnly said, "The rest of the clan members shouldn’t be too thrilled either. The Crab Devils haven’t left yet and might seize the opportunity to strike. Make sure you are prepared and don’t lose our station."
"Jiu, rest assured, I will take good care of our clan," Da Qing pledged.
He had gotten his wish, not going to the battlefield but staying behind to cultivate quietly.
In addition to him, there were the Dragon Carp and Qingniao along with several other Spirit Beasts.
However, unexpectedly just as everyone was prepared and waiting for the fifth day, Cave Abyss Sect suddenly announced the cancellation of this support.
"What happened?"
All the cultivators were intensely curious, wondering why the support was abruptly cancelled.
"The support from other Immortal Sect forces has arrived, and they are currently turning the tide of the battle. Our task now is merely to defend the Wanxia Sea Domain," this was the reason given by Cave Abyss Sect.
Regardless of whether it was true or not, all cultivators breathed a sigh of relief, at least they wouldn’t have to fight the Water Devils.
But there was one person who was greatly disappointed, and that was Cang!
He had been hoping to purify and absorb Dragon Blood from the Golden-Bearded Dragon-Tail Shrimp to enhance his own bloodline, but now that plan was canceled!
It seemed the Giant Pincer Crab Devil clan had truly given up on the Wanxia Sea Domain. Over a month had passed without a single sighting of a Crab Devil, allowing the cultivators to once again live peaceful days.
One day, Xiaoqing suddenly brought back some news.
"Jiu, the Sea Clan in the Golden Sand Sea Domain has been beaten back repeatedly, no match for the cultivators," Xiaoqing said, his face full of shock.
It was known that the Golden-Bearded Dragon-Tail Shrimp clan had several Eighth Rank Water Devils who had previously dominated the cultivators in battle, but now the situation had drastically reversed in such a short time.
"Are the reinforcing cultivators that powerful?" Li Zhirui was also very surprised.
"Yes, it appears they are not cultivators from Cave Abyss Sect, but a Sword Cultivator force!"
Xiaoqing said with some lingering fear, "I was secretly watching from high above, and the aura emitted by one of the Combined Body Sword Cultivators, even from such a distance, I could still clearly feel the piercing Sword Intent."
Each of them carried a sword, their combat power extraordinary, even capable of overcoming opponents across a small realm. It was the addition of these Sword Cultivators that rapidly changed the situation in the Golden Sand Sea Domain.
"It sounds like they might be disciples of Sword Mountain," Li Zhirui guessed after hearing Xiaoqing’s description.
This is one of the strongest fighting forces among the Immortal Dao Sects of East Continent, the premier Sword Cultivator force. No wonder they were able to quickly recover the Golden Sand Sea Domain.
"Jiu, do you think the Giant Pincer Crab Devil clan really plans to refrain from fighting?"
Li Zhirui shook his head, saying, "I’m not sure, but it seems like they truly plan to conserve their strength until the end of the war."
At that moment, a thought suddenly struck him, clearing his blocked thoughts!
"The Giant Pincer Crab Devils not making a move, wanting to preserve their strength, isn’t out of fear of us, but rather they have other plans!"
Li Zhirui’s eyes twinkled as he spoke, "They’ve already considered what happens after the war! If the Sea Clan loses, they will definitely lose the coastal areas, and they will need to find a new clan territory to develop. Without sufficient strength, they won’t be able to achieve this goal!"
"By then, to compete for a good Spirit Land, it’s highly likely that an internal conflict will erupt among the Sea Clan!"
Despite the vast expanse of the East Sea, many Sea Clans are giant in size and prefer showing themselves in their true forms, naturally needing large territories.
Moreover, with major clans like the Dragon Tribe, Whale Clan and others occupying large territories, particularly the best Spirit Lands.
Especially as they continue to grow stronger, the territories needed also become more extensive.
So, where do these territories come from? Of course, it’s the bigger fish eating the smaller fish, and so on, layer by layer of exploitation.
Thus, the number of species that East Sea can accommodate is limited, many without territories either drift with the waves or muster their strength to challenge some clan.
"It seems the seemingly dull Crab Devils actually have such meticulous thoughts! Looks can be deceiving," Xiaoqing couldn’t help but exclaim.
