War of Expansion (23)

The main gate of the Falling Star Pavilion is located in the northwest of Falling Star Island.

This is a freshwater lake with a diameter of 100 miles, and a magnificent, towering tree grows in the center of the lake.

Dense, brown tree roots emerge from the water, intertwining and weaving into a net.

A vast Palace complex sits atop the tree roots.

At the very top of the giant tree stood a Palace hundreds of feet high, its outer walls adorned with streaks of brilliant starlight.

Every night, these starlights, along with the stars in the sky, illuminate half of Falling Star Island, making it bright and clear.

Inside the Palace, numerous Cultivators with cultivation levels above the Golden Core stage sat in their respective positions according to their status and rank.

Although Yang Tiankang and Yang Xuanwu were only at the Early Golden Core, their status as disciples of the Four Symbols Sect placed them very close to the front, right next to the Nascent Soul Cultivators.

In the main seat, the Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion leaned back, his black hair cascading down like a waterfall, his appearance exquisite and beautiful, like a beauty from a painting stepping into the mortal world.

She surveyed the cultivators below; though her expression was dignified, her peach-blossom-like eyes always gave off a tender and gentle feeling.

Of course, the many cultivators who knew about the deeds of the Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion dared not underestimate her because of this, and all of them were respectful and did not overstep their bounds in the slightest.

"Fellow Daoist Friends, the Lin Household has fallen into decline, its strength utterly depleted. Our Falling Star Pavilion has petitioned the Upper Sect for a sect war, which has been granted. Therefore, you need not worry about any repercussions from the Upper Sect!"

The Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion looked at the many cultivators below and spoke calmly.

"Furthermore, to all the Daoist Friends came here to lend their support, I have already had the promised rewards prepared in full. There's no need to wait for the war to end; they can be distributed to you now!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the cultivators who had come to help, such as Yang Xuanwu and Yang Tiankang, all had their eyes light up.

Under their expectant gazes, Storage Rings flew out from the Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion's fair palm and landed in front of everyone.

The two sentences, one after the other, along with the dazzling array of Cultivation Resources in the Storage Ring, completely calmed the minds of the cultivators, who all showed satisfied smiles.

Seeing this, the Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion didn't waste any more words. With a slight movement of her pink lips, she began to assign war tasks.

One task after another poured out of her mouth, and the Golden Core Forces such as the Sun Household of Golden Ox Island, the Qianyuan Sect of Qian Yuan Island, and the Long Household of Divine Dragon Island had all received their respective tasks.

Soon, it was the Yang Household's turn!

The Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion's beautiful eyes swept over the two Golden Core from the Yang Household, a hint of great surprise hidden deep in her pupils.

With her cultivation level, she could naturally sense the pure Law Power and solid foundation contained within the two individuals.

"Two Golden Core Cultivator... the Yang Household has a bright future. We should try to get closer to them..." This thought flashed through her mind, and she smiled warmly, saying, "The Yang Household of Coiled Snake Island is responsible for attacking Seven Radiance Island. Given the island's strong defenses, I will send someone to accompany you!"

"Seven Radiance Island?" Yang Tiankang's heart skipped a beat, and information about the Island appeared in his mind. He quickly extracted a few keywords.

Abundant resources, easy to attack but difficult to defend, a lucrative post!!

"Yang Household accepts the order!" He stood up and accepted the task with great respect, naturally increasing his goodwill towards the Falling Star Pavilion.

The Sun Household and other powerful groups sitting not far away naturally knew that the Yang Household had landed a cushy job, and their eyes were filled with envy, but they didn't say much.

After all, how to arrange the war deployment is the business of the Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion; they have neither the right nor the authority to interfere.

Another short while passed, and all the war missions were arranged.

The Pavilion Master of Falling Star Pavilion slowly rose to her feet. As her robes fluttered, a powerful aura surged into the sky. Her beautiful eyes narrowed, and she declared, "Send troops! Attack the Lin Household!"

"We obey!"

Seven Radiance Island, Third Tier Island, is over three hundred miles in diameter. Within it lies a pool inhabited by a type of Spirit Clam. The Clam Pearls produced by these clams, after simple processing, can be worn to enhance cultivation speed, making them a highly valuable resource with considerable Renown in the Sea Abyss Sea Region.

Every year, the Yang Household would purchase a large number of Clam Pearls from the shops run by the Lin Household on Sea Abyss Island and distribute them to their elite members to accelerate their cultivation.

The mission to attack Seven Radiance Island was an extremely lucrative one for the Yang Household.

If they could obtain a batch of Spirit Clams and bring them back to Coiled Snake Island to raise, the Yang Household would have another specialty product, enhancing their Lineage's heritage.

Thousands of miles away from Seven Radiance Island, four Third Tier War Flying Vessels, Concealment their presence, sped along the sky.

There were five Golden Core Cultivators on the Flying Boat. Besides Yang Xuanwu and Yang Tiankang, the other three were disciples of the Falling Star Pavilion.

The strongest Golden Core Cultivator among them is known as "True Person Jinzhu," Late Golden Core cultivator with extraordinary strength. The War Flying Vessels he leads is Third-Tier Middle-Grade, equipped with an extremely powerful killing formation.

At this moment, on the Flying Boat where True Person Jinzhu was, three Golden Core Cultivators from the Falling Star Pavilion sat in a group, discussing something.

"Hmph, I wonder what the Pavilion Master is thinking? To actually let outsiders join us in attacking Seven Radiance Island, isn't that just handing over the benefits to others?" A young-looking Golden Core Cultivator with exquisite accessories around his waist and wearing a gorgeous robe said with a face full of resentment.

He is True Person Hanxiao, a cultivator at the Early Golden Core realm, with Ice Spirit Root, and his talent is not weak.

She was pampered by her master in the sect, which led to her arrogant personality.

True Person Jinzhu was a gentle and refined middle-aged man. Upon hearing True Person Hanxiao's words, he said softly, "One must not question the Pavilion Master's decision!"

The voice was soft, yet carried a strange sense of pressure.

True Person Hanxiao paused for a moment, then gave an awkward smile and said, "Junior brother, I don't blame the Pavilion Master, I just don't understand her decision. Clearly, our Falling Star Pavilion could have taken Seven Radiance Island on its own."

Why bring along a few strangers to split the spoils?

Moreover, the forces behind them aren't very powerful.

"Even among Golden Core Force, the Yang Household of Coiled Snake Island is only at the middle to lower level, right?"

The last Golden Core Cultivator, the tall and thin True Person Linyue, frowned slightly upon hearing his words and said, "Perhaps it's special consideration from the Sect Master. After all, we are all descendants of the Four Symbols Sect, so it's only right to show some favor!"

The matter of the Four Symbols Sect's remnants is generally known to any Golden Core Cultivator in the Falling Star Pavilion, as it is already a semi-public fact in the Chaotic Sea.

"Then why not favor the Sun Household and the Long Household? Why favor an unknown Yang Household?" True Person Hanxiao muttered, pursing his lips.

"Alright, the sect leader's arrangements must have a deeper meaning, and it's not something we can interfere with. Let's wait until the battle begins and see how the Yang Household performs. Those two Golden Core from the Yang Household are not so simple; I actually sensed a dangerous aura from them earlier!" True Person Jinzhu's expression turned solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.

"What? Senior Brother, you actually sensed danger? You're not joking, are you?" True Person Hanxiao incredulous.

Keep in mind, those two guys were only at the Early Golden Core realm; how could they possibly threaten True Person Jinzhu Late Golden Core?

Could it be that these two are both prodigies?

Don't joke around. Even someone like True Person Hanxiao, who was born with Ice Spirit Root, wouldn't dare to presume to call himself a prodigy.

Besides, he absolutely did not believe these two unremarkable-looking fellows.

"Alright, enough talk. Once the battle begins, everything will be clear!" True Person Jinzhu waved his hand, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of barriers to see the two extraordinary young men standing against the wind at the bow of the boat.

The latter seemed to sense something and turned to look at him with slight smiles.