The War of Expansion (17)

On the Hidden Dragon Boat, Yang Danglong and several other Golden Core Cultivators used their divine eyes to see the Big White roaring proudly in the Firmament atop the mountain.

Their expressions were all solemn; White Ape King at the Late Golden Core was not someone who could be dealt with so easily.

"What should we do? Middle Golden Core White Ape King and Late Golden Core are two different concepts. Should we retreat? Anyway, the intelligence was faulty this time, so the higher-ups shouldn't blame us, right?" True Person Wanshi was considering retreating.

This cultivator, who was originally skilled in combat, had many worries after establishing his sect. He no longer acted bravely, but instead became timid and hesitant.

They were terrified that if they made any mistake, the Stubborn Stone Sect would quickly decline.

Yang Danglong didn't turn around, and said firmly, "No, continue the attack. We have eight more Golden Core Combat Strength than them. If we still dare not fight them, our Dao hearts will surely be clouded, and our future cultivation will be burdened with many obstacles!"

Compared to Yang Danglong, Madam Gui spoke much more directly. She looked at True Person Wanshi with a mocking expression and said Yin-Yang, "So, you've become a completely different person since you established the Stubborn Stone Sect. Where did the once mighty and powerful True Person Wanshi go?"

Upon hearing this, the True Person Wanshi was not angry, but merely smiled wryly.

He and Madam Gui had known each other for a long time and were good friends, so naturally he wouldn't get angry over such a small matter.

"Alas, once a person has too many worries in their heart, it's like wearing shackles. They inevitably have to be cautious in their actions. It's no wonder that Fellow Daoist Friends is not to blame." Mister Shuijing seemed to be speaking from the heart.

"What? I think he's just become a coward. He's just a Late Golden Core cultivator. Eight of us against one, and we still can't beat him?" Madam Gui continued to mock.

"Alright, alright, no need to say more. I take back what I said before. I will definitely do my best in this battle and not hold you Daoist Friends back!" True Person Wanshi rallied, flipped his right hand, and his Life-Bound Law Treasure, the "Boulder Staff," appeared in his palm.

Seeing his behavior, Mister Shuijing, True Person Qixia, and Madam Gui exchanged glances and said no more.

At this moment, Yang Danglong suddenly spoke up, saying, "This White Ape Clan possesses the Innate Divine Ability White Thunder, which is quite suitable for forging War Flying Vessels. If Fellow Daoist Friends Wanshi has made enough contributions in this battle, I can arrange for Hu Ji to forge a Third-Tier Flying Boat for you, serving as the foundation of your Stubborn Stone Sect. What do you say?"

"Really?" True Person Wanshi's Shen Yi lit up.

"Of course, we've known each other for so many years, when have I ever told a lie?!" Yang Danglong said with a faint smile.

"Alright, then I will hold off the White Ape King in this battle. I cultivate Dual Cultivation of Spell and Body, and my divine power, Divine Ability 'Stubborn Stone Divine Body,' is particularly adept at defense. I will definitely be able to create opportunities for all of Daoist Friends to attack!" The True Person Wanshi pounded his chest loudly, his fighting spirit surging, as if he had returned to the self that dared to fight against heaven and earth.

Seeing this, the Golden Core Cultivators exchanged smiles.

Yang Danglong waved his hand and shouted, "Attack!!"

As the voice faded, the Hidden Dragon Boat beneath him began to gather its attack power.

Inside the Formation Furnace, thousands of Middle-Grade Spirit Stones instantly burned away, transforming into energy to power the Formation, fully activating the Third-Tier Middle-Grade attack Formation "Spirit Flame Radiant Light Formation" set up on the Flying Boat.

Call!!

Scarlet Gold flames rose up, and then, under the mysterious effect of thousands of Array Mark, condensed into a beam of fire that stretched across the sky.

Boom!!

The beam of light collided with the barrier standing in White Ape Mountain, causing a Gang Wind to sweep across the area, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to fluctuate endlessly, transforming into long rivers of Spiritual Qi that surged angrily across the sky.

Following the Spirit Flame Radiant Light Formation, wave after wave of attacks descended, including powerful offensive Formations, a torrent of attacks formed by combining War Law Artifacts, and a vast killing intent unleashed by thousands of cultivators.

An immense force descended upon the Defensive Formation in front of White Ape Mountain, causing the Formation's barriers to begin to shake violently.

However, nearly ten thousand white apes were stationed at various nodes of the Formation.

With the support of the immense Spiritual Qi from the Third-Tier Middle-Grade Spirit Vein, this Formation barrier, though seemingly on the verge of collapse, stubbornly held on.

In the blink of an eye, the three rounds of attacks ended, Yang Danglong finally unleashed the Formation-Breaking Talisman.

Law Power surged and flowed into the silver-white Talisman in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, two sharp silver beams that swept across the heavens and earth fell from the Hidden Dragon Boat, striking the Formation barrier directly and tearing open a hole eighty feet in diameter.

"Quickly, full speed ahead!"

Yang Danglong squatted on the ground, placing his hands on the Hidden Dragon Sect Deck. Array Mark spread out, increasing the speed of the Flying Boat to 120%.

With a whoosh, a rainbow of light flashed, and before the White Ape Clan could react, half of the Hidden Dragon Sect's body had already squeezed into the Formation barrier.

"Roar!!"

A deafening roar Dang Kai from the mountaintop. The White Ape King could no longer care about presiding over the core of the Formation. He bent his legs and leaped into the air.

The immense force erupted, causing a huge crack to split open at the mountaintop.

Using this reaction force, it transformed into a blazing White Thunder, surging through the sky and meandering towards us.

With a thunderous roar, the White Ape King's fists slammed into the bow of the Hidden Dragon Boat!

Boom!!

Fragments flew, Array Mark trembled.

The Hidden Dragon Boat, which had already been halfway inside the barrier, was suddenly knocked back dozens of feet by this punch.

Only the bow of the boat, bearing some scars, remained, wedged within the Formation barrier, hindering its slow healing.

"Attack together and stop this guy! The rear Fleet continues the attack to distract the other white apes!" Yang Danglong quickly laid out the battle plan, then took out the Ox-Head Puppet he had prepared beforehand, controlled it with his Divine Sense, and sent it charging towards the White Ape King.

"Me too!!" True Person Wanshi roared, holding his long staff, and leaped into the air.

His skin was covered with rock-like patterns. With an incredibly ferocious posture, he held a staff in both hands, drew a crescent shape in mid-air, and fiercely struck down at the White Ape King.

On the left Ox-Head Puppet, and on the right True Person Wanshi.

Both are skilled in defense and possess an imposing presence.

However, the White Ape King glanced at the two with utter disdain.

With hands covered in long, downy hair, a gentle push.

With a deafening explosion, the two Golden Core Combat Strength were sent flying backward.

Two long airflow channels were carved out along the way, which was quite a sight!

Bang bang!!

Two voices rang out; it was the Ox-Head Puppet and the True Person Wanshi, crashing into the Formation barrier one after the other.

However, taking advantage of this opportunity, Yang Danglong had already steered the Hidden Dragon Boat and squeezed half his body inside again. Now, most of the Hidden Dragon Boat was already inside White Ape Mountain.

Upon seeing this, the White Ape King narrowed its eyes, a blood-red glint flashing in its pupils, and exhaled two thick, scorching streams of air from its nostrils.

"Roar!!"

It thumped its chest and threw another punch.

Bolts of Thunder crackled across the massive fist, making its destructive power nearly reach the upper-middle level of the Late Golden Core.

Currently, the Ox-Head Puppet and the True Person Wanshi have been temporarily knocked away and are unable to return.

The remaining Golden Core Cultivators, though not skilled in physical strength, were not without defensive measures.

Yang Danglong clasped his hands together, and an octagonal Formation Disc appeared between his palms. This was his Lifebound Array Artifact, the Hidden Dragon Formation Disc!

On the Formation Disc, Various Daos Basic Array Mark formed a black Nether Dragon, swallowing the sun, moon, and stars.

As Yang Danglong moved, dragon scales fell off the body of the Nether Dragon, instantly forming a Black-Gold Dragon-Scale Shield several meters high, blocking the Thunder giant fist.

At the same time, Mister Shuijing, True Person Qixia, and Madam Gui also unleashed their most powerful techniques.

Divine Ability powers surged, Law Treasures roared, and ghosts howled.

In an instant, four barriers formed, colliding with the giant fist interwoven with white Thunder.