First Meeting with Cloud Vortex True Monarch

If Xiao Chen remembered correctly, this should be a Witch Clan altar.

Furthermore, their clothing and appearance bore many similarities to the Witch Clan warriors he had seen during the Moon Eclipse.

"Could the images projected by the Ghost Mist come from the past?"

Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised. He wasn't sure whether the scene before him had occurred at some point in the past, or in some distant place at this very moment.

If it's the former, then it's fine.

But if it's the latter, wouldn't that mean that there are still Witch Clan surviving within a certain radius of the Compassion Sea?

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen stopped and began to carefully observe the scene before him.

He had already witnessed many Moon Eclipse with Su Li and learned a great deal about the secrets of the Witch Clan.

Therefore, it was quickly determined from the procedure that this should be a sacrificial ceremony of the Sea Witch Tribe.

Furthermore, it was discovered that their execution was not up to standard, especially in the ritual of sacrificing to living beings.

According to the standard procedures of Ancient Times, a Fourth-tier Sea Fish should have been gutted and gutted on the spot to make Blood Wine for the whole tribe to drink together.

However, in the scene, Xiao Chen clearly saw that these Sea Witch only used a Third-tier Sea Fish.

This made him even more suspicious about the timing of the incident.

The Ancient Times Sea Witch Tribe were no weaklings; they wouldn't be so easily fooled.

Could it really be fortuitous opportunity that the situation from somewhere else was directly projected here?

If this sacrifice were to take place at this very moment, it would indeed be difficult to catch Fourth-tier Sea Fish as offerings; the standards would have to be lowered.

But this also means that the Sea Witch Tribe was not completely wiped out.

At least one tribe has secretly continued its lineage.

"Hiss, how wide is the projection range of the Ghost Mist again?"

Xiao Chen scratched his head. He had never paid attention to this kind of problem before, and many of the Ancient Books books he had read did not address it.

After all, normally few cultivators would care about this, let alone make a point of recording it.

"Interesting, we need to pay attention to this."

Xiao Chen planned to inquire about the approximate projection range of the Ghost Mist later.

Once this can be confirmed, the approximate area where the Sea Witch tribe might exist can be estimated.

Then he can go and see if they have any fragments of the Star Sand Wave Stabilizing Shield.

After all, this Law Treasure was damaged during the great battle to annihilate the Sea Witch.

It is highly likely that some of the fragments were taken away by the fleeing Sea Witch warriors.

Of course, all of this is just Xiao Chen's own speculation for now; perhaps he can also see things that happened in the past within the Ghost Mist.

He needs to verify the relevant records before discussing anything else.

Aside from the Witch Clan ritual, there was nothing particularly special about the other scenes.

Xiao Chen quickly passed through the Ghost Mist and arrived safely in the Listening Wave Sea a few days later.

Due to the impact of the war, this place is no longer as prosperous as it once was.

The various islands, which were once bustling with numerous independent cultivators, are now deserted.

All that remains are the Surveillance Array operating around the clock in each key Stronghold.

Xiao Chen traversed tens of thousands of miles in one breath, encountering not a single passerby along the way, except for two small teams responsible for maintaining the formation.

Clearly, at this point, there are no longer any independent cultivators freely roaming the outside world.

"Hey, a boat is coming?"

Xiao Chen suddenly noticed that in the distance, where the sea and sky met, several spirit ships were sailing side by side toward him.

Keep in mind, he came from the west.

In other words, these spirit ships were actually far away from the Listening Wave Sea.

Are there still such slow-witted rogue cultivators? Only now are they starting to prepare for their escape?

However, after the two sides got a little closer...

Xiao Chen noticed that the largest spirit ship among them was flying the flag of the Cloud Wave Sword Abode.

This is actually a spirit ship from the Sword Hut!

What's going on?

Out of curiosity, he immediately slowed down and landed on the boat to ask some questions.

Xiao Chen is quite famous now.

After his initial panic, Elder Sword Hut, who was in charge of piloting the spirit ship, immediately recognized him and lowered his guard.

They then proceeded to explain their mission in detail.

It turned out that these spirit ships carried 120 Sword Abode Disciple and 200 Esteem Truth Temple Disciple.

They were all promising talents whose cultivation levels were only Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, but their performance was generally quite commendable.

There was little point in keeping them on the front lines, so they were simply sent to the Storm Sea for refuge ahead of schedule.

More than ten Golden Core True Person accompanied them, responsible for escorting them along the way to ensure their safety.

Simply put, it's a way of preemptively Rogue Person to prevent being wiped out in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Moreover, this is not the first wave. In the previous two years, Cloud Wave Sword Abode had already sent away six or seven hundred people to serve as the spark.

However, we have been under immense pressure recently, and the first batch of spirit ships that went to the Storm Sea have already returned.

So they simply restarted the program, continuing to send away even more low-ranking disciples.

Although on the surface, only some low-level cultivators who left were dispensable, their presence or absence would not affect the course of the battle at all.

However, this undoubtedly reflects Cloud Wave Sword Abode's overall pessimistic outlook on the future.

It's clear that the Sea Race ' reinforcements have put a lot of pressure on them.

"Understood. Be careful on your journey."

Xiao Chen nodded and bid farewell to the unfamiliar Elder.

Then they continued eastward and arrived at Listening Wave Island.

He arrived at dusk, after the Sea Race ' offensive had ended and they were in a period of rest and recuperation.

Rift Void True Monarch was patrolling the outermost edge of the battlefield when he saw Xiao Chen and was momentarily stunned.

Then he excitedly came over. "Daoist Xiao, what brings you here?"

A clear sense of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded in response, "I heard that the Sea Race has sent a lot of reinforcements here, so I came to check the situation and try to kill a few more Great Demon."

Then they disassembled all their spiritual materials.

Of course, the last half of the sentence doesn't need to be said.

"Very good!"

Upon hearing Rift Void True Monarch's face broke into a bright smile, "With Daoist Xiao's help, we'll definitely be able to capture it easily this time!"

"By the way, my senior brothers are still down there regulating their breathing and recovering their true energy."

"I'll go tell them the good news right away."

With that, he rushed straight into the Mountain Protecting Grand Array to deliver the good news.

"Hey, wait for me!"

Xiao Chen had just arrived and did not yet possess the corresponding token, so he could not directly enter the Mountain Protecting Grand Array of the Cloud Wave Sword Abode.

After all, the great formation doesn't discriminate; it will only passively attack any intruder.

The main reason was that the surprise came too suddenly; Rift Void True Monarch was so busy announcing the good news that he even neglected his patrol.

He forgot about the token and ran inside, leaving Xiao Chen alone outside.

Fortunately, the True Lord were very fast.

Xiao Chen had only waited for less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea when he saw him come out to greet him again, accompanied by Gang Yuan True Monarch, Han Chuan True Monarch, and an unfamiliar True Lord.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I was just too excited and forgot that you don't have Formation Flag yet."

Rift Void True Monarch had already realized he had made a blunder and immediately apologized.

However, these were minor matters, and Xiao Chen immediately replied, "It's alright, I never care about these things."

Then the group exchanged a few polite words.

Gang Yuan True Monarch then took the initiative to introduce, "Daoist Xiao, this is Cloud Vortex Fellow Daoist, who cultivates the Cloud Sword Lineage and is currently the acting sect Sect Master of Sword Hut."

Currently, Treading Frost True Monarch is seriously injured, while Surging Wave True Monarch is slightly injured and lacks sufficient experience.

There was actually no fourth person to choose from, so he was the only one who could be in charge of the affairs of the Sword Hut.

"So it's Cloud Vortex Fellow Daoist! I've long admired your name!"

Xiao Chen cupped his hands in praise, "I've long heard that cultivators of the Cloud Sword Lineage possess extraordinary bearing and walk with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger. Seeing it today, I can confirm it!"

This isn't just a polite remark.

The current situation of the Cloud Sword Lineage is unknown, but Cloud Vortex True Monarch has comprehended the Great Dao of 'Cloud'.

He is always surrounded by wisps of mist, giving him an ethereal and otherworldly appearance.

To outsiders, he exudes an air of otherworldly elegance.

Gang Yuan True Monarch then introduced, "This is Daoist Xiao, whom I have mentioned to you repeatedly before. There is no need to elaborate further today."

"In short, with Daoist Xiao's help, I feel much more at ease."

"It's no exaggeration to say that it's like suddenly having a pillar of support, hahaha."

Upon hearing such high praise from Gang Yuan True Monarch, Cloud Vortex True Monarch felt a hint of doubt arise in his heart.

He had indeed heard of Xiao Chen's great achievements on the West Front and had previously admired him greatly, wanting to get to know him.

But seeing the True Person in person now, I can't help but feel a little disappointed.

How can I describe this feeling?

Xiao Chen didn't possess the sharp, indomitable spirit he had imagined.

Instead, he simply appears young and handsome, radiating vitality and energy.

He doesn't seem like the legendary Killing Star who can slay Great Demon; he just looks like a promising young scion of a noble Aristocratic Clan.

Simply put, Cloud Vortex True Monarch's thoughts at this moment are similar to those of Thunderbolt True Monarch back then.

In particular, the intelligence he received highlighted the special 'talismanic artifact', the Mechanical Grappling Claw, and the powerful Nine Dragons Diagram.

This led him to believe that Xiao Chen's previous success on the West Front was mainly due to the help of his family.

This is very important!

Although for most cultivators, this doesn't seem to make much difference.

However, as a Sword Cultivator, Cloud Vortex True Monarch still looked down on cultivators who relied solely on their family background.

In his view, a truly capable person should wield a three-foot sword and eliminate all injustice.

Aside from his Natal Flying Sword, he does not rely on any other external objects.

Of course, on the surface, he didn't show such thoughts, and still greeted him with a smile, "Daoist Xiao's assistance at this time is truly a timely rain."

"On behalf of everyone at Cloud Wave Sword Abode, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you, fellow Daoist!"

Xiao Chen waved his hand. "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite. Since ancient times, Human Race cultivators have always taken it upon themselves to slay demons and eliminate evil."

"I am merely following the example of the sages of the past, hoping to contribute my meager strength."

"Ah, Daoist Xiao, you are too modest."

Gang Yuan True Monarch immediately praised, "With your abilities, it would be no exaggeration to call you a pillar of strength."

"With your help, fellow Daoist, we'll definitely give those beasts a big surprise tomorrow."

Han Chuan True Monarch nodded and said, "That's right, the Sea Race definitely doesn't know that Daoist Xiao has already arrived."

"We should take advantage of this and make proper arrangements to try and achieve a decisive victory tomorrow."

Seeing that everyone had moved beyond pleasantries and was starting to discuss the real issues.

Cloud Vortex True Monarch immediately interrupted, "Let's not rush into discussing this. Daoist Xiao has come from afar, please come in and have a drink."

As he spoke, he casually took out a Spare Array Flag and activated it.

Then he handed it to Xiao Chen: "This is one of the Six Side Flags of our sect's grand formation. Fellow Daoist, you can freely enter and leave the sect with this flag."

Gang Yuan True Monarch readily agreed, "Yes, yes, let's discuss the specifics over drinks."

The group arrived together Sect Hall.

Upon entering, one sees a large long table set up inside the hall, already laden with various delicacies.

It's all Spirit Beast Meat, perfect for replenishing qi.

There were several futons around, clearly used by the group to meditate and regulate their breathing.

In fact, for ordinary cultivators, restoring their true essence is also a very important issue.

Especially in such turbulent times.

Whether it's quickly replenishing one's true energy during battle or increasing one's continuous combat time.

It is crucial to quickly recover one's true energy after a battle in order to prepare for the next one.

After all, most cultivators are slow to condense New True Essence, and it's not easy for them to recover after using it.

For example, a Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator like Han Chuan True Monarch, who possesses a large amount of True Essence.

If one were to exhaust all one's true essence, it would take at least half a month to fully recover without relying on elixirs or spiritual items.

If it were a Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage, it would take almost a month.

Of course, the people present would not cultivate slowly as usual, but would use Spirit Stone and spiritual items to speed up their recovery.

Of course, spend where you should, and save where you should.

While consuming spiritual substances, people also try to conserve energy by meditating and regulating their breathing.

After all, no one knows how long this battle against the Sea Race will last.

Spend fewer resources now, and you'll be able to last longer in the future.

Therefore, upon entering, Cloud Vortex True Monarch immediately arranged for his disciples to fetch a brand-new Cold Jade Cushion.

But what he didn't know was that Xiao Chen was actually an exception.

He had never paid attention to the issue of true energy recovery.

After all, with Hextech, he essentially has a hundred times the recovery speed.

Others spend ten days to half a month painstakingly recovering their true energy.

Xiao Chen only needs two hours.

There's absolutely no need to specifically adjust your breathing; it's just a side effect.

Of course, he did not refuse Cloud Vortex True Monarch's kindness, but accepted the Cold Jade Cushion and sat down.

"Daoist Xiao, let me offer you this first cup of wine."

Cloud Vortex True Monarch raised his glass in gratitude. "Thank you again for coming from so far to lend your support."

Xiao Chen raised his glass in a toast.

Next came Gang Yuan True Monarch and others.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, everyone was full and satisfied. Only then, while digesting the spiritual food in their stomachs and recovering their true energy, did they resume their discussion of the serious matter of fighting the Sea Race.