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Chapter 1350: Chapter 721: Ambush (Part 2)

His attack made the Sword Cultivators on the other three long-distance Flying Boats alert.

They all slowed down the Flying Boats, cautiously investigating what was happening.

Li Yuanba was worried about causing a blunder, but since they hadn’t traveled far from the West Yan Continent, if he noticed anything wrong and didn’t speak out, it would be irresponsible to all the Sword Cultivators.

With ’Divine Sight’, he could be considered the best scout in the cultivation world, capable of detecting situations from afar that many great cultivators couldn’t.

Especially in environments with singular water-attributed Spiritual Energy, the changes in single Spiritual Energy are particularly noticeable and easily discovered by ’Divine Sight’.

Conversely, on land where multiple Spiritual Energies exist, even if the energy is abnormal, it’s difficult to observe from afar through ’Divine Sight’.

Great Cultivators Yan Gao and Wang He hadn’t expected that despite hiding so well, they would still be discovered in advance.

They weren’t concerned about Great Cultivator Lou’s sword light, but rather the fact they were discovered early, causing unexpected changes to their plan.

"First, eliminate Teng Wei!" Great Cultivator Yan Gao said in a deep voice.

Being accustomed to cooperating, he and Wang He Great Cultivator emitted a soil-colored light to block the sword light, then swiftly advanced towards Master Teng’s Flying Boat.

Their speed was extremely fast; given the distance between the four Flying Boats, they were confident they could finish off Master Teng before the other three Sword Cultivator Great ones could converge.

Originally, if they could conceal their presence, they could have waited for Master Teng’s boat to draw closer for a better effect.

"It’s Yan Gao and Wang He, destroy them!" Great Cultivator Lou recognized them and shouted out.

He also understood the terror of Yan Gao and Wang He teaming up, so he stayed aboard the Flying Boat, sending instructions through Divine Sense to each Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator.

Li Yuanba also received Great Cultivator Lou’s order, requiring him to lend his Spiritual Power Pattern and Sword Intent.

This was a combined attack technique, where all Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators’ Spiritual Power Patterns and Sword Intents were pooled to Great Cultivator Lou, who would then merge them into one powerful strike.

The most complicated part was the mixing of Spiritual Power Patterns, but Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion was one of the few sects where all Sword Cultivators practiced the same cultivation technique, ’Sky-Surging Sword Intent Technique’, differing only in the extent of content taught.

It was precisely due to practicing an identical cultivation technique that the nature of Spiritual Power Patterns was the same, facilitating integration, with Sword Intent serving as an aid to enhance the power of the Spiritual Power attack.

Not only Great Cultivator Lou but also the Sword Cultivators on other Flying Boats were employing the combined attack technique.

Yan Gao Great Cultivator and Wang He Great Cultivator rapidly reached a strike distance of Master Teng, but were surprised when Master Teng’s aura soared and an energy giant sword, formed by the pooled Spiritual Power Pattern and Sword Intent of over a hundred Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators, appeared above the Flying Boat.

"Slash!" Great Cultivator Teng shouted loudly, devoid of any sign of weakness despite severe injuries.

"Teng Wei’s wounds have healed!" Yan Gao Great Cultivator thought with bafflement, yet both continued their strike at Master Teng.

On one side, two top Great Cultivators unleashed their full power, on the other, Master Teng wielding the pooled strength of over a hundred Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators.

The three attacks collided in the air, though the combined force of over a hundred Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators barely held its ground, with an imminent potential of being overwhelmed.

Despite this, they managed to fend off a strike from Yan Gao Great Cultivator and Wang He Great Cultivator; given only a single chance for assault, attacking again would mean facing an encirclement by three other Great Cultivators.

Without any hesitation, Wang He Great Cultivator retreated first; Yan Gao Great Cultivator considered trying again but resigned to retreat upon seeing Wang He’s decision.

Wang He Great Cultivator had merely come to assist, unwilling to go all out for White Emperor Sect, especially without enough incentive offered for risking his life.

He fulfilled the pre-arranged pact, success or failure being left to the White Emperor Sect.

Great Cultivator Lou longed to pursue them but knew even with the help of three other Sword Cultivators, they couldn’t defeat the two top Great Cultivators.

It should be noted, Master Teng’s wounds weren’t healed, his fighting power reduced to 70%; battling top Great Cultivators posed extreme danger.

The reason Yan Gao Great Cultivator and Wang He Great Cultivator fled was due to a combined attack technique’s power, where Sword Cultivator Great joined by over a hundred Nascent Soul Sword Cultivators on each Flying Boat surpassed the attack strength of two top Great Cultivators.

Master Teng’s injuries hindered him from wielding the full force of the combined attack, yet it sufficed to counter the full power strike of two top Great Cultivators, illustrating its immense strength.

"What has led the White Emperor Sect to enact such a frenzied revenge?" Great Cultivator Lou questioned, seeing anomalies.

Since the White Emperor Sect abruptly teamed with Yuqing Sect to besiege Master Teng, oddities emerged.

Li Yuanba speculated the cause likely being Master Shi Dong’s slaying by him.

But he couldn’t reveal this, as the notion of a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner assassinating a renowned Great Cultivator from a superpower was too bizarre and unbelievable.

He didn’t wish for fame due to such events, nor to become a target for the White Emperor Sect.

His troubles already sufficed, considering White Emperor Sect dispatched Great Cultivators for his pursuit; adding Master Shi Dong’s assassination would invite potential assassination attempts by Great Cultivators.

Master Teng maneuvered his Flying Boat closer, reconnecting with Great Cultivator Lou’s boat.

He came aboard to express his gratitude.

"Brother Lou, thank you for the heads-up!" He smiled, bowing to Great Cultivator Lou upon greeting him.

His injuries weren’t fully healed; had Yan Gao Great Cultivator and Wang He Great Cultivator launched a surprise attack, though he might not perish, severe injuries were certain.

"Brother Teng, you’re thanking the wrong person; it was Master Li who first spotted the anomaly. I merely tested the waters, not expecting such shamelessness from Yan Gao and Wang He to ambush the ocean route!" Great Cultivator Lou hurriedly returned the courtesy, explaining.

"My debt to Master Li grows; I must express substantial gratitude to him upon returning to the Pavilion!" Master Teng nodded to Li Yuanba, addressing.

If owed to Great Cultivator Lou, simple gratitude suffices.

But Master Li’s reminder, combined with previous healing debt, transcended emotional repayment.

He planned to return offering gifts to express thanks toward Li Yuanba.

The subsequent voyage saw the four Flying Boats maintain close battle-ready proximity.

The four Sword Cultivator Great ones abstained from rest, remaining vigilant.

Meanwhile, on West Yan Continent, news of Master Shi Dong’s demise spread.

Despite White Emperor Sect’s attempts to conceal it, suppressing the death of a Great Cultivator proved difficult.

A Great Cultivator’s influence encompassed vast resources and many practitioners tasked with managing resources, operating in their name.

Upon a Great Cultivator’s demise, substantial resources become subject to partition by other Great Cultivators, entailing vast interests.

Even if White Emperor Sect wished to cover up Master Shi Dong’s passing, controlling his interests proved unfeasible; numerous concealed interests remain targets for others if not contested.

Once others notice Master Shi Dong’s interests being divided, awareness of his death spreads.