Siege of Golden Sand Island (2)
Both sides had blind confidence, but the difference was that the Black Heaven Hall was confident that no matter how strong the opponent was, they would definitely win, while the Golden Sand Island was just relying on its large number of people to forcefully maintain its confidence.
To the surprise of everyone on Golden Sand Island, thanks to the presence of the Shadow Legion, the spread of intelligence exceeded their expectations. Lu Li reached the seaside in just two days.
Golden Sand Island is actually not far from the mainland; otherwise, Ye Zhen probably wouldn't have lasted that long and would have been swallowed by the sea long ago. It might have gained its current illustrious reputation instead.
A group of twenty-odd people rode on horseback, gazing at the boundless sea. Lu Li calmly ordered, "Go and fetch a ship, and fly it under the banner of the Black Heaven Hall."
Following Lu Li's instructions, several people immediately ran around. Soon after, two trembling fishermen came over in a not-too-small fishing boat, which could easily fit more than twenty people.
"Let's go!" Lu Li took the lead and stood at the bow of the fishing boat. Lu Li opened his umbrella to shield himself from the sun, and planted a huge Three Suns Seven Stars Black Heaven Hall command flag next to him. Lu Li looked at the water in front of him, watching the sea surface shimmer and change under the sunlight, which reminded him of the Merfolk instance.
Beneath the deep sea lies boundless, unknown terror, and indescribable, magnificent existence. However, with Lu Li's extraordinary sensory abilities, he is fully aware of what lies beneath the surface.
One's own existence is also gradually transforming. What was once unknown is now known. The more one knows, the larger one's circle expands, and the more unknown one comes into contact with.
The fishing boat sailed for most of the day before finally spotting a small black dot in the distance—that was Golden Sand Island. Lu Li narrowed his eyes; his monstrous vision allowed him to clearly see some people digging traps on the island.
"Someone come here." After a while, feeling that the distance was about right, Lu Li smiled and said, "Wave the flag to announce the Black Heaven Descent."
Standing behind Lu Li, Xin Rui patted his chest, raised the Three Suns Seven Stars Flag with his large hands, and waved it in the wind. The flag fluttered in the sea breeze, announcing the arrival of Black Heaven.
"Wait, what's that?" A young man who was setting up a trap suddenly saw a black dot approaching from the outside of the island and asked curiously.
"That's not right. All the sect members and independent members who came to the alliance meeting have already arrived. Why are there still people coming now?" Zhao Minghui, the second disciple of Golden Sand Island, was not far away, directing the construction of the trap. Hearing the young man's words, he also looked at the black dot and frowned as he spoke.
The banquet was for various sects, and the invitations to the heroes were all delivered by the Zhao family, so he knew who would be attending. Everyone had already arrived, so what did it mean that a ship had suddenly appeared?
"What's rocking on the boat?" Zhao Minghui suddenly asked, his gaze sharpening.
"It looks like a black flag with several dots on it, and a ship?" The young disciple, who had been squinting and examining it closely, suddenly changed his expression and said in horror, "The Three Suns Seven Stars of the Black Heaven Hall."
"How could it be so fast? Didn't the intelligence say it would take at least two more days?" Zhao Minghui's expression also changed drastically. It was precisely because they believed the intelligence that they hadn't even had time to set up scouts on the mainland.
Because the so-called battle plan was devised by several highly respected individuals, and in order to prevent non-cooperation from other sects, the battle plan had to take into account all aspects, so there were still many details that needed to be determined.
For example, sending those disciples to the mainland to act as scouts is dangerous because they are the first to come into contact with the Black Heaven Hall. They have been discussing this for a long time but haven't come to a conclusion. They thought there were still two days left, but the enemy has come to their door ahead of schedule.
"Forget about the traps! Everyone, go and inform the sect leaders that the Black Heaven Hall has arrived with reinforcements!" Zhao Minghui shouted decisively, causing a commotion. Watching the martial artists rushing towards the courtyard, Zhao Minghui felt a sense of uncertainty. Could they really win this battle?
"The fear they have for the Black Heaven Hall has become ingrained in their very bones over the past few years." A voice suddenly rang out beside Zhao Minghui.
Zhao Minghui's heart tightened, and he quickly looked over, only to see a mysterious man wearing a black robe and a veil covering his face. The man looked at the small boat approaching in the distance and continued in an all-knowing tone, "Even if it's just a small boat with a dozen or so people approaching, they will unconsciously feel fear."
"This is a disgrace," the mysterious man said with certainty.
"Who are you? I haven't seen you among the guests. How did you get to the island?" Zhao Minghui said coldly, his hand resting on the long sword at his waist. Golden Sand Island is surrounded by beaches, and anyone who comes to the island can be spotted. This person's sudden appearance on the island means either he was mixed in with the guests beforehand, or he has discovered that secret.
"Humans, what forgetful and lowly creatures." The mysterious man uttered words that Zhao Minghui couldn't hear, then his figure flashed, and Zhao Minghui's vision blurred. When he looked again, he found that the mysterious man had already gone far away. Then, in another flash, he disappeared without a trace.
Zhao Minghui was drenched in cold sweat. How could that speed be possible? Even a Celestial Realm martial artist would struggle to achieve it! Who exactly was that person? How did he get onto the island? What was the meaning behind his tone? What was his purpose?
A series of questions flooded Zhao Minghui's mind, but he didn't have much time to think about them now. The ship in the distance was slowly approaching, and he could even clearly see the terrifying symbol on the black flag.
"Damn it, how come the Black Heaven Hall is so fast?" A sect leader's slightly anxious and angry voice rang out beside Zhao Minghui. He turned around and found that everyone had rushed out.
Ye Zhen looked seriously at the approaching fishing boat and the person holding an umbrella standing on the bow, then said with a forced smile, "Fellow travelers, this is good news."
"Although we didn't handle the traps well and didn't discuss the tactics properly, the enemy only has about twenty people, while we outnumber them twenty times. Isn't that good news?"
"That's right, fellow cultivators! As long as we unite as one, the Black Heaven Hall is nothing!" Yun Ya, standing to the side, also spoke loudly, inspiring everyone's confidence and fighting spirit.
Lu Li of the ship in the distance, smiled slightly. With his excellent hearing, he could easily hear what the group of people were saying. He said indifferently, "Number One."
"Your subordinate is here." Black smoke gathered around Lu Li, transforming into a Shadow Assassin who knelt on one knee and bowed to Lu Li.
"Why don't you go across the seabed first and give our enemies a taste of their own medicine?" Lu Li said with great interest.
"Yes, Master, as you command," the Shadow Assassin replied.
The next moment, everyone on Golden Sand Island saw countless dark figures leap into the water from the small fishing boat, forming a black wave on the sea as they swam towards Golden Sand Island...
Can you guess who the mysterious person is? There will be another update before midnight.