A solitary moon hung high in the sky, with a few fading stars scattered across the curtain of night.
The wind sweeping over the sea carried the fishy scent of the ocean, while the waves gently slapped against the reefs, composing a moving melody.
Amid this tranquil and enchanting night, sparks suddenly appeared in the direction of Great Snow Mountain. They swiftly filled the sky before shooting toward the island.
In an instant, the flames of the rockets illuminated half the heavens.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
On the island, the sentries responsible for patrols immediately transmitted cries of alarm, and all the Eastern Domain martial artists emerged from the depths of the island.
A rain of fire fell from the sky. Three thousand meters above the island, a golden light curtain suddenly appeared, shielding the island within.
The fireballs smashed into pieces against the light curtain, their tremendous force sending ripples across its surface.
"Brother Lin, someone is attacking the island."
"Senior Brother Holy Son..."
The instant the rain of fire struck the light curtain, dozens of telepathic messages poured into Lin Bai's ears from all directions.
"Don't panic. Immediately arrange the defensive lines!"
Lin Bai transmitted his orders. His figure vanished with the wind and appeared atop the highest mountain on the island.
Appearing at the same time were Qian Hen, Yi Heze, Meng Qinxian, Bai Yifei, Yi Zien, and other Holy Sons and top prodigies from the foremost sects.
"Damn it, we haven't even gone looking for the Northern Domain martial artists, and they actually dared to come looking for us first!" Meng Qinxian stared into the night beyond the island. His eyes shone brightly, sharp and piercing, as if they could see through the void.
Within that darkness, figures concealed in the night rapidly drew near, surrounding