The docks on the island's eastern shore seemed to have suffered a massacre, leaving a scene of utter devastation.
Mottled bloodstains crisscrossed the ground, with broken stones and wood chips scattered everywhere.
The sea wind howled past, carrying the heavy reek of blood into every corner of the docks.
Yet something eerie lay within this gruesome scene-there was not a single corpse in sight.
Han Shi, the Demon Envoy with an ordinary, wooden face, grew slightly grave after receiving Ren Carefree's message.
He swiftly turned toward Vice Altar Master Yue Ting, cupped his hands, and asked, "Vice Altar Master Yue, Altar Master Lin has already engaged Black Ape Island's Vice Island Master Di Huaiyi and the others.
"Nearly half of the Condensed Jade Sect's forces on Black Ape Island are gathered there now. Should we hurry over to reinforce them, or continue deeper into the island and begin the slaughter?"
Hearing this, Yue Ting frowned slightly, a troubled look appearing on his face.
He sighed softly and said, "Well, Master, you and the Demon Envoy Han should decide. I don't really understand these things."
As a mid-grade second-tier alchemist, Yue Ting did indeed possess the highest spell-cultivation level among everyone present.
But when it came to battlefield campaigns and strategic planning, he felt he fell far short of his master Xie Yu and Han Shi.
For now, he simply focused on killing, quietly waiting for the two experienced, calculating Demon Envoys to make their decision.
Han Shi had only asked Yue Ting out of courtesy in the first place. Seeing his response, he swiftly turned and began discussing matters quietly with Xie Yu.
Their gazes met, and in just a few breaths, they settled on a battle plan through exchanged looks and a brief conversation.
His expression stern, Xie Yu