Daoist Yuanyuan shook his head. "No. This time, the demons have an expert among them. If we show weakness, they'll definitely see through us. We can only hold on by force."
Su Fei said, "What if we activate the formation and strike back?"
Daoist Yuanyuan shook his head. "The Silver Shark and Diamond Crab clans haven't made a move yet. They're watching to see how we respond. If we counterattack and let those two clans notice something, causing them to change their minds, then our Soul-Extinguishing Crossbows and Blood-Devouring Arrows will be useless."
After the Mystic Tortoise clan had attacked for nearly half an hour, Gui Xing finally lost patience. "Our Mystic Tortoise clan has been attacking for so long. Shouldn't your two clans be attacking as well?"
Xie Bao said, "Elder Gui, don't be hasty. Look—the Sea Heaven Sect is merely defending itself. Your clan has not suffered the slightest loss. Let us first see what changes they make."
After another half an incense stick's time, Sha Dao'an said, "The Sea Heaven Sect is determined to play the turtle with its head tucked in. Let us proceed according to the original plan."
The four words "turtle with its head tucked in" infuriated Gui Xing beyond measure. As a member of the Mystic Tortoise clan, he hated those words most of all. Usually, when the Demon Race quarreled among themselves, they would at least avoid such a taboo. Yet Sha Dao'an had casually uttered them now, clearly showing that he did not take Gui Xing seriously at all.
Xie Bao nodded as well and let out a long howl. The Diamond Crab clan immediately began Stirring Up Wind and Waves, charging toward the agreed-upon location on the right side of Sea Heaven Island. On the other side, the Silver Shark