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Chapter 1024: Chapter 981: Qi Fortune
Wuu——
A heavy horn sounded in the Wanxia Sea Domain, and once again, figures of Water Devils appeared in the sea area that had been calm for a long time.
And the Cultivators had been prepared all along, always waiting for their emergence.
But as the Sea Clan approached, when the group of Cultivators clearly saw them, they couldn’t help but be startled.
There were a huge number of them, crowding and darkening the sea for dozens of miles, yet their strength was incredibly weak! Let’s not even mention Seventh Rank Crab Devils; there weren’t even any Sixth-order Water Demons!
"The Sea Clan has lost!"
Li Zhirui said softly, seeing this scene.
What use was it for the Sea Clan to force various races and Cultivators to entangle and sustain the great war? They did not wish to deplete their own strength for the sake of their interests, but they couldn’t afford to offend the powerful forces of the Sea Clan, so they resorted to such petty tactics.
And Li Zhirui believed that there were definitely more than a few of the Sea Clan like the Giant Pincer Crab Devil who paid lip service while secretly betraying!
"Yes, the Sea Clan is numerous and powerful, but it’s a pity that they are too scattered to harness all their strength. Otherwise, the outcome of this war might not have been certain in favor of the Cultivators," Da Qing also lamented from the side.
The internal conflicts of the Sea Clan were numerous; the Dragon Tribe was the most powerful, bearing the title of Sea Clan Master, but even they could not completely suppress the forces of other races.
Furthermore, once the Dragon Tribe showed any sign of suppressing other races, they would band together to oppose the Dragon Tribe, for the other races all feared that they would be the next targets of suppression.
Just like this war, the Sea Clan argued endlessly over issues such as how many clansmen each family should dispatch and constantly blamed each other, dragging on the argument for a long time.
The sudden attack by Cave Abyss Sect caught the Sea Clan off guard, true, but the Navy’s inability to mobilize their forces in time within their own territory of the East Sea was also due to this reason.
"However, this is also good. Sooner or later, everyone can return to Mount Wanxian," Da Qing said with a smile.
The Giant Pincer Crab Devil clan had the right idea, planning to deal with the situation with this kind of tactic, but the Cultivators had no intention of cooperating.
So, in the moment of contact between the two parties, the Cultivators showed absolutely no mercy. They struck ruthlessly, allowing cultivators at levels of Divine Transformation, Nascent Soul, etc., to burst forth with full force.
But shortly after, the Sea Clan suffered heavy losses. Not to mention dragging the war on for years, in less than half a month, these members of the Sea Clan would be eradicated.
"With Cultivators striking so ruthlessly, do we really have to join the battle personally?"
Hiding at the bottom of the sea, the Giant Pincer Crab Devil clan had been watching the battlefield, and seeing those low-level Water Devils suffering huge casualties, they felt no compassion but were anxious instead.
Because the reproduction ability of the Crab Devil clan was extremely potent, it wouldn’t matter even if lots of low-level Crab Devils died. Moreover, with other Sea Clan members involved, they cared even less.
But now, in order to complete the task given by the Immortal Realms of the Sea Clan, they would have to personally lead their clansmen into battle!
"No way!"
Immediately, a Crab Devil objected, saying, "Those Immortal Realms are using the pretext of recuperating to hide at the back and avoid battle, yet they send us to the frontline to die. How does that make any sense!"
"Exactly! They must be using this war as a pretext to conduct a major purge, making us clear territory for them."
The more the devils talked, the more outrageous the theories became, but they also grew increasingly angry. They were not willing to go to their deaths.
"But under these circumstances, how should we respond?"
On one side, the Sea Clan demanded that they sustain the great war at all costs, while on the other side, the Cultivators seized this excellent opportunity to attack the Sea Clan insanely, intent on occupying the coastal regions.
These small forces caught in the middle — whether they live or die — no one cared, nor did anyone pay them any mind.
"Shall we flee to the North Sea then? If we want to survive, we can’t stay in the East Sea!"
Suddenly, a Seventh Rank Crab Devil said, "I’ve heard that the North Sea is also engaged in a great war with the Cultivators, but it’s not as intense as ours, and they are also at a disadvantage. Our addition could at least strengthen the power of the North Sea Sea Clan, so it’s unlikely they would refuse us."
"But what if, after the war ends, the North Sea hands us over?" another Crab Devil worriedly said.
Among the four great sea areas of the East, South, West, and North Seas, the strength of the East Sea Sea Clan was the strongest, followed by the Western Sea, and then the South Sea, with the North Sea being the weakest.
This was because the area of the North Sea was the smallest and had the thinnest Spiritual Energy. Moreover, due to its proximity to the Northern Domain, the stronghold of the Ancient Remnant Race, the strength of the Sea Clan there was not strong.
If the East Sea Sea Clan made a demand, the North Sea might not be able to withstand the pressure and could hand them over directly.
"We could unite with other races and join the North Sea together! This way, we won’t have to worry about being betrayed by the North Sea, and there may even be better opportunities for us there."
"Additionally, there is another method; there is safety in numbers! If we can coordinate with other races and make most of the Sea Clan abstain from the war, we likely won’t get punished."
Two methods...
Compared to the two, there were more Crab Devils choosing the second suggestion. After all, if they could avoid leaving the East Sea, their unfamiliarity with the North Sea and the even harsher external environment there were not appealing; they still did not want to leave their homeland.
"Are there other races willing?"
"Definitely! Especially those who have suffered heavy casualties like the Golden-Bearded Shrimp and Yellow Scale Sea Serpents; they’ve long since wanted to stop fighting."
These races had suffered the most, with many clansmen losing their lives, their strengths greatly diminished, and having lost their territories. They may even become rootless wanderers!
"As long as we can get enough races to join us, even if there are punishments later, it won’t be too severe." 𝚗𝚘v𝚙𝚞b.𝚌𝚘m
After all, even if these races were far weaker than major powers like the Dragon Tribe, their numbers were not small, and if a conflict truly arose, the power in the East Sea would inevitably decline!
