Sitting on a Deserted Island, My Cultivation Rises in My Heart! Yet Someone Has the Nerve to Provoke Me

Whoosh--

The azure sea surface seemed to be pushed up by several giant hands, with towering waves resembling walls of water that surged and crashed into the air, only to burst open as if hitting an invisible embankment, exploding into thousands of piles of snowflakes that tumbled and rolled away.

The sea was boiling, with waves crashing everywhere. At the center of the crashing waves, a bowl-shaped barrier appeared, shrouded in a hazy, spiritual light, firmly blocking the surrounding turbulent waves and forming a whirlpool in the ocean.

Three disciples of the Yongxin Sword Sect formed the Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Powers Sword Formation, positioned in three different locations. Together, they activated the formation with Sword Qi, and the immense power of the formation stirred up huge waves, using the formation to break the formation.

However, no matter how the waves stirred up by the Formation pushed and pushed, they could not shake the Formation's barrier.

The three disciples of the Yongxin Sword Sect looked grim.

One of the fake Core Formation cultivators frowned and said, "This should be a Third-tier High-grade Formation. Even with the combined strength of the three of us setting up the Three Powers Sword Formation, we can still withstand a Golden Core cultivator, but we still can't break this Formation."

A disciple of the Sword Sect frowned. "The Longevity Sect is not a sect based on Incense and Faith, yet it possesses such strong Incense and Faith power here, almost forming the prototype of an incense-based domain. They've even set up such a powerful Formation to cover it up. It all seems very strange."

"This is strange, and there seems to be danger. I sense that there are many ominous auras locking onto us in the Inner Domain. We should stop probing and wait for Sword Son and the others to arrive."

The group stopped fighting at the same time, and the Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Powers Sword Formation was immediately dispelled.

The massive, snow-white waves receded, churning up foam, and the sea quickly returned to normal. The barrier that had been visible earlier also disappeared just as quickly.

At this moment, inside the Formation barrier, Chen Dengming's clone quietly observed the three cultivators outside the deserted island, pondering and remaining vigilant.

If he wasn't mistaken, these three guys should be disciples of the Yongxin Sword Sect, but he didn't know why they were here.

Even with the logic of having multiple personalities, it's possible to analyze some general situations.

However, without the original body's instructions, and without being threatened, the clones cannot rashly employ certain emergency measures.

The Incense Clone closed its eyes, its mind immersed in its spiritual Sea of Consciousness, and a wisp of it gradually floated upwards.

Above the Incense Clone's own Divine Sense floated a cluster of shimmering, crystalline Incense and Faith power, corresponding to the numerous sea beasts, fish, and Sea Monster that had followed the faith over the past five years. Their numbers had grown considerably, no longer the faint trace they had been five years ago.

These strands of Incense and Faith power intertwined and were enveloped and restrained by the Heart of the Ocean, which above them resembled a quietly burning blue flame.

Above the Heart of the Heart of the Ocean, the once layered curtains of light and the faintly demonic power of Incense and Faith have almost completely vanished.

Only two light screens remained, along with two clusters of Incense and Faith that appeared to glow with a hazy, crystalline light.

The demonic nature inherent in the Incense and Faith has almost faded to the point of being negligible.

The Incense and Faith and Incense and Faith power that once emitted a dark aura, though not as pure as that contributed by sea Sea Monster and sea monsters, no longer carries any trace of evil.

These two groups of Incense and Faith are the only two groups of followers that Chen Dengming has kept in the past five years without sending them away to uphold justice and eliminate their kinship.

This was because these two groups of believers had strictly followed the sacred decrees issued by the Incense Clone for the past five years. Not only had they hidden themselves in seclusion on a remote island, but they had also refrained from harming other cultivators.

Even the large-scale sacrificial ceremony held once a year used hunted Demon Beast as offerings.

Over the past five years, these two groups of believers have frequently interacted with the Incense Clone, completing numerous sacred rituals. The demonic nature buried deep in their hearts has gradually faded, transforming into the shape of the Incense Clone.

Chen Dengming enjoys the process of changing others.

Sometimes I even wonder if the Buddhist Sect precepts restricting believers from killing, sexual activity, and other vices, which have changed their lifestyles, also originated from the initial Buddhist Sect precepts.

At this moment, a wisp of the Incense Clone's Divine Sense came into contact with a cloud of Incense and Faith power, and immediately obtained the images and messages observed by the believers from the wisps of Incense and Faith.

In some of the images, one can vaguely see spirit boats heading straight for Longevity Island; because it is from the perspective of a fish, the colors appear exceptionally vibrant.

The information received indicated that dozens of cultivators had arrived at Longevity Island and were welcomed into the Longevity Sect.

"More than a dozen spirit boats and dozens of cultivators—it seems these people from the Yongxin Sword Sect are among them."

They wouldn't suddenly appear without reason; something must have happened at the sect.

My true self has been in seclusion for five years. Recently, I have entered a crucial stage of comprehending the Eye of the Heavens; otherwise, I could have directly reminded my true self now."

After pondering for a moment, the Incense Clone realized the matter was not simple and decided to avoid trouble for the time being.

Prior to this, he had already instructed the many sea beasts and sea Sea Monster in the surrounding waters who worshipped him to stay far away, and he had made full preparations.

Since the original body cultivated the <Modified Heavenly Immortal Clone> to the Master level more than three years ago, the Incense Clone has been able to receive continuous Mental Strength support.

Although this kind of Mental Strength exertion is still a considerable burden for Chen Dengming himself.

However, it is still necessary for the Incense Clone to continue to exist and cultivate itself.

The spiritual imprint of the Incense Clone thus becomes increasingly stable and powerful.

For the past three years, he has occasionally entered the Eastern Immortal Sea to cultivate and improve his strength using the Heart of the Ocean. His cultivation progress is gratifying, and his Law Power is gradually approaching the Golden Core Mid Stage.

However, the main sources of power for the Incense Clone are three: one is the Human Immortal Way Power and the Wood Elemental Spiritual Energy, one is the Heart of the Ocean, and the other is the power of Incense and Faith gathered in the nearby sea area over the past five years.

Therefore, once the three forces are combined, the Incense Clone's combat power is immeasurable and far beyond that of an ordinary Golden Core Mid Stage cultivator.

Especially in the ocean, relying on the rare treasure of the Heart of the Ocean, the Law Power of the Incense Clone is inexhaustible.

Despite his strength, Chen Dengming's aversion to fighting was perfectly inherited by his Incense Clone.

The Incense Clone suddenly flew up, its enormous body, already over four zhang tall, soaring towards a deep cave in the center of the island.

The cave, leading directly to the sea, was an escape route that the Incense Clone had already dug and prepared.

At this moment, as the Incense Clone burrowed deep into the cave, the incense field that permeated the air weakened rapidly, and the faint repulsive force of faith exerted on outsiders in the air also quickly diminished.

"Is the area of religious worship disappearing?"

The three Yongxin Sword Sect disciples who were guarding the air noticed the change and their expressions changed.

Before the three could react, a sharp "whoosh" sound suddenly came from the far distance.

An unparalleled speed of sword light tore through the clouds and mist, like a white lightning bolt swooping down across the sea, cutting and cleaving the waves into huge sprays, its momentum overwhelming!

A terrifying spiritual power swept over us, accompanied by a raging sword aura and a fierce wind. Within the sword aura, there seemed to be the prayers of countless people, mysterious and profound, making one want to drown in it and fall into the killing intent and die.

Chen Dengming's Incense Clone, who had just submerged into the sea, changed his expression slightly, realizing that he had been locked onto by a sharp Sword Intent and Sword Qi. Even from several miles away, he felt a tearing sensation as if his body was about to be ripped apart.

"Your Sword Son Jianzi!"

Several disciples of the Yongxin Sword Sect exclaimed in surprise and breathed a sigh of relief.

Whoosh!

Yongxin Sword Son flew over, pausing in mid-air for only a moment. His piercing gaze swept over the deserted island shrouded by the Formation, then looked directly at the area below the island.

With the naked eye alone, he naturally could not see the deserted island covered by the Formation, nor could he pinpoint the location of Chen Dengming's Incense Clone.

However, relying on the divine Incense Dao tradition he inherited, he was able to keenly sense that the target carrying immense incense power was fleeing, seemingly into the depths of the sea.

"You dare to preach so casually near the Longevity Sect? You're nothing but a wicked and rebellious shaman! Now that you've seen me Sword Son, you think you can escape without even stopping to explain yourself?!"

Du Bolin, the Yongxin Sword Son, sneered, and his spiritual light surged.

Boom!--

A sonic boom cloud, accompanied by Spiritual Qi, appeared from mid-air, pressing down on the turbulent sea surface and causing a semi-circular indentation.

With a flash of sword light, it deftly bypassed the deserted island shrouded by the Formation.

The sharp Sword Qi merely grazed past, yet it caused the protective Formation to crackle loudly, flash with a spiritual light, and leave marks on its surface indicating that it had been grazed.

In the next instant, Du Bolin, the Yongxin Sword Son, had already caught a glimpse of the target's location through the fleeting glimpse of the Formation's movement. He suddenly transformed into a swift and unparalleled sword light, piercing through the seawater and charging into it.

"Such keen insight!"

Deep in the sea, Chen Dengming's Incense Clone appeared solemn but showed no fear.

His eyes suddenly shone with a deep blue light; he wasn't mobilizing the Immortal Celestial Dao Power, but rather the power of the Heart of the Ocean.

In an instant, the water Spiritual Qi in the surrounding seawater converged, and his body, which was more than four zhang tall, merged into a large area of seawater. He suddenly expanded and grew larger, transforming into a giant who was more than ten zhang tall. His two arms became seven or eight zhang long, and his whole body was filled with strong water Spiritual Qi.

With a loud "boom!"

Following the direction from which the threat was coming, Chen Dengming's Incense Clone unleashed a massive punch!

In an instant, a large swirling wave, rapidly coalescing, surged upwards like an enraged lion, sending up a waterspout several meters high!

This sudden punch seemed to stir up a tsunami of seawater, creating an astonishing surge.

However, Yongxin Sword Son, who had already plunged into the sea, let out an angry roar and his rapidly descending body suddenly flashed away to avoid it.

The flying sword outside the body was a highly condensed sword light, like a silver ribbon, stirring up a snow-white light, like a dragon and snake, tearing apart the fist force that rushed up like a tornado, opening a fleeting passage.

In that flash, Yongxin Sword Son's body, which had been paused, quickly surged forward under the guidance of the second flying sword, instantly approaching Chen Dengming's Incense Clone in the seawater.

Upon seeing the enormous Incense Clone, whose entire body exuded the aura of incense, he felt a chill run down his spine. He thought to himself that this unknown incense cult had actually developed its skills to a certain extent, which was probably quite suspicious. He immediately formed a sword incantation with his hands.

"Go!"

A flying sword, as swift as a silver serpent, whistled and twisted across the seawater. The Sword Qi compressed the waves, forming a terrifying, curved shockwave that carved a deep trench several dozen feet long, heading straight for the Incense Clone.

Before the attack even approached, the Incense Clone felt a strong threat.

However, being in the seawater is the domain of the Incense Clone.

With Chen Dengming's extensive combat experience, he could naturally determine how to respond.

He instantly gathered a large amount of flowing water through the Heart of the Ocean, filled with abundant water Spiritual Qi, which surrounded him.

In an instant, the Incense Clone seemed to merge with the surrounding seawater, spreading out in circles of streamlined, long arcs of water ripples.

No matter how explosive and fierce Yongxin Sword Son's Sword Qi was, it was quickly dissipated by the constant pulses of the undulating, flowing water.

At the same time, the Incense Clone quickly brought its hands together as if in a seal, and a faint blue heart emitting a ghostly blue light appeared between its brows.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh--

The surrounding seawater made rhythmic splashing sounds, then burst forth with layers of foam.

Yongxin Sword Son suddenly felt as if the surrounding seawater had formed a tangible yet intangible cage.

All around him surged seawater, brimming with Spiritual Qi, which transformed into countless tentacle-like Water Chain that frantically coiled around him. The resulting whirlpools of water exerted a powerful suction force, firmly holding him captive and pressing him into the waves, rendering him powerless.

"You think you can trap me like this?"

He sneered, his eyes suddenly becoming unusually bright, radiating a dazzling white light. It was as if countless prayers echoed around him, filled with a faint power of Incense and Faith, repelling everything around him.

"The power of Incense and Faith? The eternal faith sword technique?"

The Incense Clone, inheriting Chen Dengming's memories, felt a chill run down its spine and became highly tense. It also began to contact its Incense Believer with its Divine Sense, intending to call upon others to lend some strength.

'Whoosh!--'

Sword light danced around Yongxin Sword Son's body, and the two flying swords simultaneously transformed into two dazzling beams of cold light in the air before rapidly spinning in the opposite direction of the vortex.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh--

Intense Sword Qi erupted from the waves, crisscrossing and swirling, the churning seawater resembling a pot of boiling muddy water, churning together with surging Spiritual Qi.

The water prison, emitting a powerful suction vortex, collapsed instantly.

However, in that instant, Yongxin Sword Son felt a chill in his heart and sensed a strong threat.

Amidst the churning, surging waves, a single wave suddenly coalesced into a human shape.

A massive fist swept past at high speed, and in the blur, it seemed as if prayers could be heard, accompanied by the howls of Sea Monster, as if Curse the blasphemous spirits.

Yongxin Sword Son's Divine Sense was shaken. Caught off guard, his sword light protection was a beat too slow, and he was immediately struck in the chest by this punch.

'Wave'!--

The spirit that had been created by the robe's self-protection collapsed, and his body, like a tattered sack, was thrown out of the waves, rolling and tumbling along the way, carving deep furrows into the sea.

A sweet taste rose in his throat, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

That's it?

The Incense Clone was surprised and suspicious, but now was the perfect opportunity to strike a victim. He immediately used the Heart of the Ocean again, transformed into the seawater, and rushed over with a roar.

Before Yongxin Sword Son could react, another huge wave crashed in, instantly transforming into the enormous body of the Incense Clone. It raised a giant foot and stomped down hard, while the surrounding seawater seemed to wrap around it like tentacles.

"What is this strange thing?"

Yongxin's heart pounded wildly. He rallied his spirits, and his sword light surged from his body. He made a hand seal, bringing his two index fingers together as if they were a cross.

Clang! --

Two blinding Sword Qi suddenly rose from the ground, both real and illusory, combining with two flying swords to protect the body. They were like needles hidden in cotton, yin and yang in harmony, rapidly cutting through the defenses and shattering the giant foot.

Yongxin Yin-Yang Cross Sword Seal!

The next moment, Yongxin Sword Son's body soared into the sky, protected by a strong Sword Qi, leaving the seawater, and his Divine Sense sent out a warning.

"Who exactly are you? Do you truly intend to become an enemy of the Yongxin Sword Sect? Quitting now is your last resort!"

Upon hearing this, the Incense Clone couldn't help but laugh in anger.

This Yongxin Sword Son is quite interesting. Logically speaking, Longevity Island is also the territory of the Longevity Sect. He stayed on this deserted island just fine, without provoking anyone. He simply sat on the island and his cultivation improved, living a carefree and leisurely life.

This Sword Son jumped out on his own and started a fight without saying a word. When he couldn't win, he even made some threats.

"Stop!? Stop your mother's head! I'm going to hit you! Even when I wake up, I'll say I did a good job!"

The Incense Clone cursed inwardly, creating a huge wave that surged forth again. It grabbed upwards with both hands, unleashing a ghostly blue light that attracted a large amount of water-based Spiritual Qi.

Instantly, the seawater above Yongxin Sword Son appeared to transform into two enormous seawater hands, rolling up into towering waves as high as city walls, crashing down with a deafening roar, their force terrifying.

We should give this Sword Son two big sacks and then suffocate him in the water.

At this moment, on the sea, the other cultivators accompanying the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance also rushed over.

But all they could see below was the seawater violently churning, the air currents raging, the waves surging and trembling, the spray churning and spewing white foam, like water boiling in a pot.

A deafening roar filled the air, like cannons booming in the water. Countless shockwaves erupted from both sides of the battle, and some towering waves sprayed like pearls and jade at everyone's feet.

The cultivators looked on in astonishment, wondering who this powerful figure was who could fight Yongxin Sword Son to such an extent.

The sheer scale of this display is something that no ordinary Golden Core cultivator could create.

When He Yingyu and other Longevity Sect cultivators who were fairly aware of the situation arrived, they were quite surprised to see such a scene.

All they knew was that this area was related to the clone of Your Highness Daozi, Chen Dengming.

But if the Yongxin Sword Son in the sea below is Chen Dengming's clone, isn't that clone far too powerful?

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