True Monarch Xiao, I Boldly Urge You to Think Thrice Before Acting

After easily defeating the pursuers.

Xiao Chen then calmly inquired about the situation from Red Tassel True Person and the others.

It turns out that although they had managed to cross the Kunpeng Sea together, they had also lost several spirit ships.

The two remaining ones are also severely damaged and need to be repaired as soon as possible.

So they temporarily went to the nearest Lightless Sea and found a Lightless Island to stay on.

Since many people remembered Xiao Chen's warning, most of them agreed that they would go to the Inner Sea once the spirit ship was repaired.

However, six months later, when everyone had made initial repairs to the spirit ship, they discovered that two of their companions had disappeared and could not be contacted.

Although they were originally just a group of independent cultivators, they weren't very familiar with each other.

However, after experiencing life and death together in the Kunpeng Sea, they forged a deep friendship.

Now that we've agreed to travel together, there's no reason for me to abandon my companion.

So the group postponed their departure and split up to search for their two companions.

During this process, I also met many other independent practitioners who had also fled from the Sea of the Compassion Sea.

Since they were both strangers in a foreign land, they naturally felt a greater sense of kinship with each other.

Therefore, people like Red Tassel True Person learned that most of the rogue cultivators who had fled here did not intend to travel far to the strictly regulated Inner Sea.

Gradually, he changed his mind and decided to stay here and stick together with the other cultivators for mutual support.

After all, the Lightless Sea is so vast that as long as one stays on the edge and stays away from the Yin Corpse Sect, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Objectively speaking, their idea isn't entirely wrong.

After all, they didn't know at first that the Yin Corpse Sect would be in this situation.

On the surface, they don't seem to be the kind of demonic sect, but in reality, they engage in demonic activities almost without any concealment in private.

They can't even be blamed for this. Even the locals didn't expect the Yin Corpse Sect to become so blatant in recent years.

In the past, they would at least outwardly appear to be respectable and righteous.

However, since the Spiritual Qi Tide began to blow in from the east, the situation has gradually changed.

This caught many independent cultivators from the Inner Sea sea who had rushed to the Outer Sea to catch Spirit Fish off guard, as well as some small Lineage and merchant guilds, completely bewildered.

Not to mention outsiders like Red Tassel True Person.

Unaware of their surroundings, they are sinking deeper and deeper into this dangerous quagmire.

In the beginning, only occasionally would some of their fellow travelers who had also fled from the Compassion Sea to seek refuge in this place go missing.

Because the world of independent cultivators is inherently cruel, it failed to attract everyone's attention in time.

Over the next two years, independent cultivators discovered that some local cultivation Lineage and Bandit Cultivator in the Lightless Sea were deliberately targeting them, these outsiders.

And it's no longer just about excluding outsiders; it's a targeted and deliberate hunt.

Upon realizing this, some of them chose to flee, while others chose to fight back.

It's not that they don't want to leave, but for a group of outsiders, running to other places would mean facing the same kind of suppression.

At the time, some people even considered reporting the Yin Corpse Sect, but naturally, there was no response for a long time.

Later on, more and more people participated in the hunt, and the targeting became increasingly obvious.

Even to the point that Xiao Chen is facing now.

The Yin Corpse Sect directly defined a group of independent cultivators who banded together for mutual support as an evil cultivation organization.

Then, they openly and legitimately dispatched so-called Demon Capturing Envoy to lead their disciples in arresting and interrogating the suspects.

Once the people are brought back, there are plenty of ways to confirm their status as heretical practitioners, including publicly available confessions and signed documents.

They can even use their confessions to arrest more outsiders.

The group huddled together, each adding to the other's account of the bullying and oppression they had suffered.

Some of the independent cultivators were initially quite reserved, and some even dared not speak.

However, they gradually discovered that Xiao Chen seemed to be different from other Nascent Soul True Lord.

Neither in his words and actions nor in his overall aura did he exude any of that so-called arrogant and oppressive feeling.

If it weren't for her incredibly youthful appearance, she could be described as amiable and approachable.

At first, Red Tassel True Person was still belatedly digesting the fact that Xiao Chen had broken through to the True Lord.

After the initial shock, the relief of surviving, and the deep regret,

He finally calmed down for a while.

Then he bowed deeply and pleaded for help on behalf of the cultivators who had failed to escape, "Senior Xiao, there are still over a hundred fellow cultivators imprisoned on Lightless Island."

"They are all refugees who fled from our Compassion Sea."

"I shamelessly beg you to lend a helping hand again and save their lives."

Upon hearing this, many people around also knelt down and begged.

They hoped Xiao Chen could help rescue the cultivators who were captured a few days ago.

Although some of them were simply following the crowd instinctively, echoing the shouts and clamor.

However, many others were True Intention, clearly having forged real friendships while banding together.

"No problem, no need for formalities, I promise to save them."

Xiao Chen was always ready to help with anything related to cracking down on the Yin Corpse Sect: "Where is the nearest Lightless Island? Take me there immediately."

In fact, the Lightless Island was not originally exclusive to the Yin Corpse Sect.

However, it has been completely controlled by the Yin Corpse Sect for a long time.

Although on the surface there are still some shops opened by other forces on the island, it has actually become a series of large Stronghold of the Yin Corpse Sect.

Now it has become a key hub for arresting outsiders.

It is worth mentioning that most of the group of the Yin Corpse Sect disciples who just went out to participate in the hunt were resident cultivators from Lightless Island.

Many people's Life Tablet were also left on the island.

Therefore, the disciple in charge of guarding the room was only stunned for a moment before he heard a series of crackling sounds coming from inside.

He was immediately startled and looked closely, only to see that more than ten Life Tablet had turned into fragments almost simultaneously.

Witnessing such a dramatic change, he was stunned and stood there for a full three breaths before letting out a cry of surprise.

Then he scrambled to the garrison Elder and cried out in alarm, "Elder Jia, something terrible has happened!"

"The Life Tablet are broken. Many people's Life Tablet are broken, and it just happened."

In his panic, the guards became incoherent and spoke incoherently.

"What?"

Elder Jia, who was in charge of guarding this Lightless Island, was also taken aback upon hearing this.

He immediately rushed over and, after confirming with his own eyes that an accident had indeed occurred on their side.

He immediately summoned his men and instructed them to go out in shifts to find out what had happened.

Before the arrangements were even complete, Elder Jia sensed a powerful surge of Spiritual Power rapidly approaching from the east.

Looking into the distance, one can see huge waves, some over ten feet high, rising up where the sea meets the sky.

If someone had sharp enough eyesight, they would be the first to spot a white-robed cultivator walking on the waves at the crest of the giant wave.

Behind him was a group of wandering monks dressed in disheveled clothes.

Although they deliberately slowed down to accommodate the rogue cultivators, they were still rapidly approaching at a speed far exceeding that of Golden Core cultivator.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the outer edge of the island.

"Senior Xiao, it's there!"

Red Tassel True Person pointed to the Yin Corpse Sect's stronghold in the very center of the island. "All the cultivators who were captured nearby were taken there, and then they never came out again."

To be fair, Elder Jia is quite astute for being sent to the island to take charge.

The moment he sensed the unusual Spiritual Power fluctuations approaching, he took out the Formation Flag and activated the Fourth-tier Defensive Formation that had been set up on the island in advance.

Immediately, a semi-transparent light curtain slowly unfolded, enveloping the Core Area in the center of the entire Lightless Island.

At the same time, he recognized the person at a glance.

After all, as the person in charge of a Stronghold stronghold, Elder Jia needed to be familiar with the appearance and physique of all the wanted criminals.

Although several years have passed, Xiao Chen's appearance has hardly changed at all, showing no signs of aging.

But it was precisely because they recognized the person who came that they were able to do so.

Elder Jia's face immediately turned extremely ugly.

Fortunately, as a key member of the Yin Corpse Sect, he had received professional training and did not lose his composure because of this.

Instead, he held onto the Formation Flag and activated the Defensive Formation to its strongest form.

He immediately ordered his trusted confidants to quickly request reinforcements from the Yin Corpse Sect Sect's True Lord through the internal communication array.

After completing these two most important tasks, Elder Jia finally mustered up his courage and went outside.

He rose slightly to stand out from the crowd, then called out to Xiao Chen in the sky, "Jia Zhiyuan, Outer Sect Elder the Yin Corpse Sect, pays respects to the True Lord!"

"These are extraordinary times, and the island is under martial law in accordance with its Sect Rules."

"May I be so bold as to ask, what brings you, True Lord, to Lightless Island at this time?"

You know what, the disciples from the Yin Corpse Sect are all pretty bold.

Perhaps they were used to being arrogant in the Lightless Sea, because even when facing True Lord from outside, they truly felt no fear.

It's not that Elder Jia, as the local person in charge, couldn't ask questions.

However, the tone of the question clearly carried an impolite and accusatory tone, which was a bit unacceptable.

"Jia Zhiyuan, how dare you!"

Red Tassel True Person stepped forward and shouted sternly, "How dare you shout like this in front of True Monarch Xiao?"

"Your Yin Corpse Sect operates under the banner of righteousness, yet your entire organization is engaged in the business of demonic cultivation."

"I'm telling you, your good days are over!"

"The reason why True Monarch Xiao has come here today is twofold: first, to heal the wounded and rescue the innocent people who have been persecuted by you."

"Secondly, it's to punish the wicked and eliminate you beasts with human faces and beast hearts!"

Upon hearing these words from Red Tassel True Person, the expressions of the other cultivators on the island immediately changed drastically.

Many cultivators outside the formation, especially those with lower cultivation levels, turned and ran, fearing that the fire at the city gate would affect them.

After all, if this powerful True Lord chooses to make a move, the aftershocks of the battle might be beyond their ability to withstand.

However, some of the bolder ones simply stepped back a little and stood far away on the outer edge to watch the spectacle.

"True Monarch Xiao, I respectfully acknowledge your status as Nascent Soul cultivator."

Elder Jia slightly clasped his hands in a fist salute to the sky. "But even though you have been promoted to True Lord, there are some things you cannot say carelessly."

"Our Yin Corpse Sect is neither righteous nor demonic; it's not up to us to decide, nor is it up to you."

"It is recognized by all the major sects in the world and dozens of Nascent Soul True Lord, not just the opinion of one family or clan."

Now that things have come to this, Elder Jia has become somewhat fearless.

He first defended his sect for a few moments, then changed the subject. "Furthermore, you've come with such force today, intending to antagonize my Yin Corpse Sect in public."

"Although I am only Golden Core, as the person in charge of this place, I have to offer a few words of advice."

"Who in the entire Eastern Domain doesn't know that my Yin Corpse Sect has Six Grand Elders overseeing it, and also widely befriends fellow practitioners throughout the world?"

"True Monarch Xiao, I humbly advise you to think thrice before you act."

"If one listens to the slander of petty people and acts impulsively and makes a mistake today, it will be too late to regret it later."

Elder Jia's threatening words can be summed up in one word: arrogance.

However, to be fair, based solely on his statement that "my Yin Corpse Sect has Six Grand Elders overseeing it," he certainly had the right to be arrogant under normal circumstances.

After all, a sect of this caliber is far ahead even in the Compassion Sea, and can completely rival the Universal Salvation Temple.

Moreover, there are two other important reasons for Elder Jia and the others.

Firstly, the Yin Corpse Sect has flourished in recent years, producing a large number of Golden Core cultivator, so there is no need to worry about a lack of successors in the future.

Secondly, the Yin Corpse Sect has been frequently seeking Marriage Alliance with other sects in recent years.

After a long period of effort, they have basically reached an agreement with the Heavenly Sound Sect on the surface of the Marriage Alliance, but in reality, they are forming a secret alliance.

At the same time, they are actively sending Elder from within the sect to make contact with Hundred Herbs City and Soul Division Sword Pavilion.

Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that the disciples from top to bottom became somewhat arrogant.

But while they dare to think that way, outsiders don't have the guts.

Coincidentally, it happened inside the Lightless Tavern on the island.

There happened to be a table of disciples from the Five Thunder Temple having a meal.

They were already somewhat surprised to detect the powerful Spiritual Power fluctuations outside.

Upon first hearing what Red Tassel True Person said, and then Elder Jia's words, which carried a hidden threat, many people became somewhat panicked.

"Senior Brother Li, the situation outside is dire!"

"Senior Brother Li, what should we do now?"

The leader, Senior Brother Li, was True Disciple of the Five Thunder Temple. At this moment, he calmly took a small sip of the Spirit Wine.

Then, he calmly put down his wine glass and reassured his fellow apprentices, "Hey, everyone, there's no need to panic."

"Especially Junior Sister Wang, if you're scared, you might as well sit next to your senior brother. Your senior brother will protect you."

He took the opportunity to guide his fellow junior Junior Sister to sit down next to him.

Senior Brother Li continued, "Since the Fourth-tier Defensive Formation outside is fully activated, there's probably no chance of a fight."

"Even if we were to actually fight..."

"That True Monarch Xiao's Law Technique will also be blocked by the island's Defensive Formation, and it won't affect us for the time being."

"Since this place is so close to the Yin Corpse Sect, it'll probably only take two or three days for the other True Lord to arrive."

So everyone should eat and drink as usual and put their minds at ease.

Most of the cultivators located in the Core Area Lightless Island possess considerable knowledge.

At this moment, most of them, like this Senior Brother Li, were explaining the situation to their friends and clansmen, assuring them that there was no need to be alarmed.

Some even identified the large formation on the island as a custom-made formation that had been passed down for a long time by the Yin Corpse Sect.

The design was originally intended to facilitate the defense of the town by cultivators who were only at the Golden Core Realm, enabling them to resist and restrain enemy Nascent Soul.

Normally, it would take at least ten days to half a month for a single person to break through such a well-prepared Fourth-tier Defensive Formation.

Keep in mind that this is within the territory of the Lightless Sea, and the Yin Corpse Sect has no other external enemies.

Therefore, it won't take that long at all; reinforcements will inevitably arrive first.

After learning the situation, many monks felt much more at ease.

Some even felt a pang of envy: Look how powerful the Elder of the Yin Corpse Sect are! They face outsiders like True Lord without any hesitation, and they even have a powerful formation to back them up.

Truly worthy of being the only overlord-level force in the Lightless Sea!

I really appreciate your last sentence.

Xiao Chen was not annoyed by this, but instead smiled and said, "If you make a mistake, it will be too late to regret it later."

"That phrase couldn't be more fitting to describe you yourselves."

Of course, he wasn't referring to 'making mistakes' here; that's in the past.

Now it's time for him to make everyone in the Yin Corpse Sect feel the regret of "too late to regret".

"Please wait a moment."

Xiao Chen turned around and instructed, "Step back a little to avoid accidental injury."

After saying that, he glanced back at the Fourth-tier Defensive Formation that had been fully deployed in front of him, and almost without hesitation, he took a step forward and rushed straight into the array.

No one present could have predicted that he would choose the most dangerous option: a direct charge.

Generally speaking, when facing a large enemy formation, few people would choose to rush directly into it unless they were already trapped inside immediately.

Most of the time, we have to use Law Technique to harass and probe from the outside first.

Only after one has roughly figured out the changes in the formation, its internal operating rules, and even calculated the route to break it, will one choose to rush into it to break the formation.

Before this, anyone who rashly rushed into an unfamiliar formation would be doing something as foolish as walking into a trap.

Therefore, after a moment of hesitation, Elder Jia was holding the Formation Flag, immediately activated the Formation Flag again without any hesitation.

He thought Xiao Chen might have come with some kind of intelligence, and had already learned about the common changes in the formation in advance.

Therefore, it immediately consumed the Spirit Stone that had been stored in the formation beforehand, switching to the least common operating mode.

Immediately afterwards, they mobilized all the Formation Power to launch a counterattack against the invaders.

Elder Jia's response was indeed very standard, without any mistakes.

Generally speaking, it is sufficient to handle 99% of unexpected situations.

Even though the visitors had obtained the Array Layout Diagram in advance, it would still take some time just to adapt to the new changes and re-determine the location to break the formation.

But he encountered Xiao Chen as an exception.

Although they hadn't received any prior intelligence, they accurately hit several crucial connection points within the formation as soon as they made their move.

Ignoring the changes in the formation's operation, they rushed into the Core Area on the left side as if entering an empty field.

What completely stunned Elder Jia was...

Faced with eight Array Foundation in the Core Area, some real and some fake, Xiao Chen directly found one of the only two Core Array Foundation and destroyed it instantly.

After choosing only one incorrectly, they correctly guessed the other Core Array Foundation on their third attempt, and then destroyed the left side of the large array.

The process was so smooth and natural, it was as if they were acting.

How come you're so skilled at it?

However, Elder Jia had no time to think further and could only hastily mobilize the Formation Power involved to protect the right side of the great array.

He hurriedly warned, or rather, threatened, "Stop! Heaven Star Demonic Cultivator, if you dare to destroy the great formation today, you are declaring war on the entire Yin Corpse Sect!"

"It's not too late to stop now."

"If you continue to act willfully, the Grand Elder of our sect will not let you off the hook!"

However, no matter what he said, Xiao Chen ignored it all.

At the same time, no matter how the opponent activated the formation to attack, it was all forcibly blocked by the Four Symbols Suppressing Mountain Shield.

Without another Fourth-Order Cultivator presiding over the formation.

Even Fourth-tier Grand Array could not break the Four Symbols Suppressing Mountain Shield, nor could it pose any danger to him.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Xiao Chen could move freely and without restraint within the great formation.

Not to mention that although he didn't understand array formations very well, he was extremely familiar with how to break through arrays more effectively.

Especially during his time in the Shallow Sky Sea, with Hai Hong's help, he faced a series of Fourth-tier Defensive Formation presided over by Golden Core Demonic Beast.

Although the formations of the Sea Race differ from those of the Human Race, their experience cannot be directly copied.

But after experiencing similar situations so many times, he eventually found some commonalities. Or rather, he had gotten used to them.

Even if Xiao Chen were given pen, ink, paper, and inkstone now, he might not be able to write a clear summary.

However, when he is in Fourth-tier Defensive Formation presided over by Golden Core cultivator, he can easily find the Optimal Solution simply by relying on his experience and instincts.

"Snap!"

With a crisp sound, the Core Array Foundation base on the right side shattered, and the entire array disintegrated after losing its support.

At the same time, Elder Jia's heart almost shattered along with the Core Array Foundation.

Without the Formation Power, he truly felt the powerful pressure of the Nascent Soul True Lord descending upon him.

He finally lost his initial composure, and his calves began to tremble uncontrollably.

When he finally faced Xiao Chen directly, he realized that he didn't even have the courage to draw his sword and fight back.

"Um... uh..."

Elder Jia's lips moved, but he could no longer utter the same forceful threat as before.

Seeing Xiao Chen looking in his direction, he instinctively begged for mercy, "True Lord, spare my life! I was just..."

But he didn't get to finish speaking before he vanished into the raging flames.

Along with the nearby Yin Corpse Sect disciples, they were all reduced to ashes.

Now you know to beg for mercy? Where were you before?