Course of Action / Demon Chaos

Under the influence of the ultimate move, the array's light rays were disrupted, distorted, and deviated, failing to form nodes.

As the saying goes, a small difference can lead to a huge error. Although only one node failed, the entire formation lost its effect. The pillar of light dissipated and disappeared, and the space had just begun to distort when it was restored to its original state by the Principle of the world.

However, Si Ming was in mid-air, did not show any joy, because he suddenly saw that countless black dots of different sizes had appeared on the distant sea, swarming towards them. They were endless Demon Beast!

Chapter 664 Action Plan

Si Ming landed back on the ground and told Yu Shuying what he had seen.

"A demonic tide? At this time?" Yu Shuying was slightly surprised. After a moment's thought, she said solemnly, "The timing is so perfect that it can't just be a coincidence. But to say that the mastermind is the Demon Race... the possibility is very low. However, we can't rule out the possibility that the Demon Race has infiltrated the Nation of Valor high-level officials. Rather, if everything is the work of the Demon Race, it would be simpler. I'm afraid it's because the Demon Race and the Heaven-Defying Society joined forces."

What should we do next?

"You must immediately set off to break through the encirclement, report this matter to the Nation of Valor military, and contact the nearest defense force. In the matter of resisting the demon tide, they have the authority to act first and report later, and can be dispatched without asking for permission from above," Yu Shuying said without hesitation.

Si Ming hesitated, "There are still people on the island. If I break through, what will happen to them? Not to mention that this island is quite a distance from the mainland, it will take a lot of time just to get off the island. That would be enough time for the demon tide to surround the entire island."

Smokeless Island is over a thousand square kilometers, roughly the size of a county. It would take several hours to run from one end to the other, since the island has no flat tracks, only forests and hills, making movement difficult. Add to that the time needed to notify them, and the Demon Beast would have plenty of time to surround them.

Yu Shuying said, "There are always trade-offs. The Mohist School talks about 'weighing the pros and cons,' which means choosing the greater good over the lesser harm. Given the current situation, your best course of action is to break through the encirclement on your own and bring reinforcements as quickly as possible."

Si Ming shook his head and said, "I don't want to say anything lofty or righteous. I'll just ask one question: if I abandon everyone and break through alone today, will I still have the chance to become Grandmaster the future?"

Yu Shuying said, "How can you say you broke through alone? You should at least have taken me with you!"

Si Ming rolled his eyes and said, "Then we'll both lose our chance to Grandmaster Candidate. You may have many reasons to defend yourself, but failing to do your best will be seen as a sign of incompetence and lack of benevolence by others. Even if you don't agree with the concept of universal love, if you want to become the Grandmaster, you have to hold yourself to the standards of Grandmaster. What you think isn't important; what matters is what you do."

"Even the Grandmaster of the Mohist School can't save everyone. The Grandmaster is never a symbol of womanly compassion. When sacrifice is necessary, he will not hesitate to order his subordinates to sacrifice themselves. Otherwise, where does the Mohist School's reputation for 'going through fire and water without hesitation' come from? Losing the big picture for the small, and not knowing how to make choices, that is true disqualification."

Si Ming thought for a moment and said, "If we really can't have both and have to make a choice, then taking your advice is fine. But right now I'm fully capable of saving these people, and I can't just stand by and watch them die. As for notifying the army... I don't think the Nation of Valor military, which has been fighting against the demon tides for years, would be without any means of prevention. It's just a matter of sooner or later."

"In such a large-scale war, the slightest difference in pre-war preparations can sometimes affect the lives of many people. You can't think that the lives of the people on the island are human lives while the lives of the soldiers aren't."

"In the end, it's just your guess. We can't weigh uncertain sacrifices on a scale. Besides, are you sure you want to continue arguing with me and waste your precious time on this?"

Yu Shuying choked for a moment, then said helplessly, "Whatever, you have the right to be willful. Let's make plans with the goal of saving everyone on the island. First, use your loud voice to spread the news of the approaching demon tide and notify everyone on the island to gather. This will take at least an hour."

Although Si Ming's sonic skills are not weak, sound is significantly weakened by distance. For ordinary people, even if they shout loudly at a distance of 100 meters, the other party can't hear what they're saying. For Internal Cultivation masters below the Nascent Spirit Transformation stage, 1,000 meters is about the limit. If it were a point-to-point call, Si Ming could achieve sound transmission over 100 miles by focusing his sound waves. However, since he doesn't know where the others are hiding, he can only shout in a diffuse manner, which limits the range.

Yu Shuying continued, "We'll decide on our next move once everyone has assembled. If the demon tide hasn't yet surrounded the island, or if our forces are weak, we'll attempt a forced breakout. If our forces are too strong and a breakout is difficult, then we'll hide on the island and rest for a day. Once everyone has had their fill, we'll consider our next move."

Si Ming thought about it and had no objections. Fortunately, everyone on the island was a master, and if they acted together, they had a high chance of breaking through.

Just as he was about to take action, Yu Shuying suddenly asked, "What if others don't heed your call, don't believe you, and think you're lying?"

"What else can we do? You can't reason with a suicidal person. We can't waste everyone's precious time trying to save one person," Si Ming, sensing the other's intention. "Don't worry, I'm not a pushover. I chose to stay to get over that hurdle in my heart and to have a clear conscience."

"Good that you understand. You're in charge of the east, south, and west directions, and I'll take care of the north. In one hour, regardless of whether everyone has been found, meet at the waterfall in the fourth district."

Si Ming nodded and was about to leave when his expression suddenly changed. He reached out and pulled Yu Shuying close, then clenched his fist and punched down. A huge black shadow burst out of the ground and collided with Si Ming's punch, making a sound like two trucks colliding head-on at high speed. It was then smashed back at an even faster speed, and the ground suddenly bulged and cracked.

The two looked down and saw that the attacker was a beetle-like monster, about the size of an elephant. Its thick shell looked like a tank, but after being punched by Si Ming, its head was smashed into its chest cavity, and blood was gushing out uncontrollably.

"Tch, so some Demon Beast have already infiltrated the island?"

Just then, mantis-like Demon Beast burst out of the ground and surrounded Si Ming and Yu Shuying. They did not attack immediately, but seemed hesitant and kept glancing at the corpse of the beetle monster. Clearly, Si Ming's punch had served as a warning to others.

Si Ming, "Now I don't need to remind you telepathically; firsthand experience is more effective than any words."

Yu Shuying wasn't used to being held in someone's arms like this, and instinctively struggled for a moment, but naturally didn't budge. She quickly realized that this was the safest way, so she suppressed her impulse and asked, "Should we change the plan? Should we break out immediately, or continue to gather everyone?"

"Continue with the original plan, but in a different way."

Si Ming leaped into the air with the person in his arms, and with his other hand, he condensed a ball of destructive light and threw it downwards. It was a move Earth-Piercing Annihilation Tyrant Wave. The next moment, a dazzling white light flashed on the ground, followed by a violent explosion. The updraft generated by the high heat pushed the two of them upwards.

"Let's use nuclear energy to clear the area and remind everyone to assemble. With their strength, they shouldn't be accidentally injured... I think."

Chapter 665 Demon Chaos

"Universal Radiance Illuminates the World!"

Ying Zhou swung his Conquest Demon Saber, unleashing an invincible and sharp blade aura that swept horizontally. In an instant, cold light swirled and poured forth, tearing through the air like waves being cleaved apart. The Demon Beast along the way were all cut in half at the waist by this blade, their blood and internal organs spilling onto the ground in a truly horrifying sight.

"What exactly is going on? How did so many Demon Beast suddenly appear on the island? Could this also be part of the Martial King Cup? Why wasn't this mentioned beforehand?"

Ying Zhou's face showed no sign of doubt. He kept wielding the demonic blade, its sharp energy crisscrossing and cutting through the air with a hissing sound, leaving countless fine white marks in the air. The huge difference in strength, coupled with the sharpness of the demonic blade, allowed him to cut down the Demon Beast that appeared in his sight as easily as chopping melons and vegetables. He could kill several monsters with every breath.

The intense stench of blood and the endless carnage stirred the Asura Bloodline within him, causing his breathing to become increasingly heavy. His eyes gradually developed a fanatical bloodshot, revealing an unusually joyful expression, as if he were completely absorbed in it and unable to extricate himself.

Suddenly, a refreshing scent, similar to mint, filled Ying Zhou's nostrils, instantly invigorating him, clearing his mind, and pulling him out of his frenzied state.

"Brother Ying Zhou, your expression just now was terrifying. I felt something was off, so I lit some incense to calm myself down," Murong Wu said timidly.

Ying Zhou exhaled a breath of stale air, kicked away a Bear Form Demon Beast that had tried to ambush him, and said, "It's alright, you did the right thing. I was almost bewitched."

As he spoke, he flicked the blade, producing a crisp ringing sound, as if warning the other party, or perhaps reminding himself. "I am your master; do not try to usurp your authority."

After his journey through the Barbarian Continent, Ying Zhou's mental cultivation improved significantly, and he also practiced a special Method Formula to suppress inner demons. He shouldn't have been so easily bewitched, but at this moment, the weapon he was using was a demonic blade, and one whose soul was "conquest." Unknowingly, he was affected, his Asura Bloodline instincts were triggered, and he was attacked from both inside and outside, inadvertently falling into its trap.

Ying Zhou recalled the words of the master who advised him when he was cultivating at Glazed Temple: he should master the power of the Asura Bloodline. He should be the master of the power, not let the power become his master.

"With a compassionate heart, wield the sword of slaughter."

Ying Zhou activated the Bodhi Heart Art, his mind became clear, and the Conquest Demon Saber in his hand suddenly rose and slashed down from the air. The sound of clouds and water could be faintly heard, and the air rippled outwards from the Demon Blade, creating concentric circles of water-like ripples.

"The Wondrous Great Cloud of Compassionate Intent!"

All the distracting thoughts and anxieties in his mind vanished in an instant under this slash, like bubbles in summer. The gleaming blade, like a celestial river overflowing its banks, transformed into a boundless Torrent, rolling waves, rushing a thousand miles, clearing away all the nearby Demon Beast.