Discussing the Talented During Wartime

"These sea demons are interesting. Even under these circumstances, they still split their forces to provoke powerful enemies. The Jinxiu Song Clan, the Wangyue Song Clan—could these simple-minded fools have misunderstood something?" Ji Shinian said with a chuckle.

"Perhaps so." Song Changsheng nodded in agreement. Whatever the reason, it was good news for the Gemini Islands. With one Fourth-Tier High Grade Demon King gone, the pressure had immediately dropped sharply.

"Given the current situation, it seems neither of us will need to intervene," Ji Shinian said calmly.

"That would naturally be for the best." This was precisely the outcome Song Changsheng wanted to see. He could not stand behind them and cover for them every time. Defeating the invading enemy with their existing strength was the true mark of having gained a firm foothold...

The sea demons' assault came with astonishing speed and ferocity.

The furious sea churned in towering waves. Swept along by the sea demon horde, endless billows rolled in, while miserable green demonic qi gathered into clouds, dark and heavy enough to send flocks of seagulls scattering in alarm.

Benefiting from the detection artifacts arranged beforehand, the Gemini Islands received word as soon as the sea demons advanced within a certain range.

Following their previous drills, some East Sea Alliance cultivators who had been working at full speed to repair the outer defensive works withdrew to the core islands, while others hid within underground caverns. Once the sea demons drew near, they would use the prepared Demon Hunting Ballistae and crystal cannons to strike them head-on.

"They came quickly." Song Yuqing frowned slightly. The sea demons' advance had been far faster than he had anticipated. The defensive works destroyed by the Demon King on the outskirts had only barely been restored halfway.

"As expected." Song Qingxing raised