Xiuxian: Start with the medicine boy

Chapter 1980 Major Infrastructure Construction, Demon Clan's Reaction!

next moment!

The figure of the Celestial Pivot Half-Saint swayed slightly, transforming into a condensed, pale golden stream of light.

It pierced the sky and plunged straight into the newly built stone palace in the center of the island, disappearing in an instant.

After the Celestial Pivot Half-Saint departed...

The oppressive atmosphere dissipated slightly.

The monks in the square exchanged glances, each seeing awe and lingering fear in the other's eyes.

No one uttered another word. They all composed themselves, turned around, and rushed to their respective construction posts, throwing themselves wholeheartedly into the bustling infrastructure construction.

The roar echoed across the island once more, accompanied by bursts of magical light.

Transporting, excavating, forging, deploying...

All tasks are progressing in an orderly manner.

The main base of the front-line positions under the jurisdiction of the Celestial Pivot Half-Saint began to be systematically relocated, with this main island as the core.

A large number of cultivators and military supplies are being continuously transported here.

More and more human cultivators are heading to the island group to join this massive infrastructure project.

The spiritual light that emerged when the formation was set up, the humming of the spells, the footsteps of the cultivators... all these sounds intertwined with the various colors of light, creating this busy scene.

quickly!

The prototype of a celestial city gradually took shape.

And in the vast frontier territory of the human race...

Similar scenes of admonition and development are constantly unfolding on these islands.

It seems as if the entire human army on the front lines has entered into a massive infrastructure project.

same!

The astonishing actions of the human army in their massive infrastructure construction were made without any attempt to conceal them.

This precise timing and accuracy fell into the notice of the demon alliance, which was facing off against the entire enemy force.

One after another, artificial fairy islands rise from the sea.

Layer upon layer of protective barriers were laid out, and this thunderous and massive action instantly stirred the hearts of all the demon cultivators.

This has made the already tense standoff in the sea even more turbulent and dangerous once again.

……

True Dragon Sea, deep within!

The main camp of the demon alliance was located in a dark and desolate underwater palace.

This palace is built on a foundation of ten-thousand-year-old deep-sea jade, with walls forged from millennia-old black iron, and is surrounded by a thick, almost tangible, dark demonic aura.

Inside the palace, layers upon layers of demonic clouds floated, and every breath carried the unique ferocity and malevolence of the deep-sea demon race.

Dozens of imposing demonic figures stood in the hall, each with a different form and a powerful aura. They were all powerful figures who ruled over the top demon clans and powerful demon lords.

An old man sat quietly on the supreme jade throne at the very top of the palace.

The old man was hunched over, his hair and beard were all white, and his hanging hair resembled withered vines from the deep sea.

What is most striking is his back, on which he carries a giant black tortoise shell covered with ancient patterns and weathered appearance.

The tortoise shell is crisscrossed with grooves, bearing the marks of countless years of weathering and battle scars.

Every line exudes the profound and ancient aura of the Great Dao.

One glance is enough to tell that it has endured countless years and countless bloody battles.

The old man's cloudy yet sharp eyes, like cold stars, slowly swept over the group of powerful demons standing solemnly below. His gaze was deep and imposing, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

A steady and imposing aura, as vast as a mountain and as deep as the sea, slowly emanated from his body, instantly causing the restless demonic energy within the hall to stagnate.

This person is none other than the current top expert of the Xuan Turtle Clan, a veteran powerhouse at the Half-Saint realm—Old Turtle Xuan.

The Xuan Turtle Clan was originally one of the top clans in the True Dragon Sea, with profound heritage, long lifespan, and vast ancestral lands, guarding the deep sea territory for generations.

However, many years ago, the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan, which was also a top clan, suddenly launched a fierce attack, raiding the Xuan Turtle Ancestral Land and igniting a brutal clan war.

That battle was a cataclysmic event, with the sky collapsing, the sea splitting, and a sea of ​​blood surging forth.

Caught off guard, the Xuan Turtle Clan suffered a series of defeats, and their vast ancestral land, which had existed for millennia, was completely lost.

Countless clan elders and elite cultivators guarding the ancestral lands shed their blood on the vast sea.

They either perish on the spot, their souls and spirits annihilated.

They would either be captured and suppressed by the Black Tiger Shark Clan and suffer endless torture.

This battle severely damaged the ancient Xuan Turtle Clan, leaving it almost completely depleted.

Elder Gui Xuan was the last remaining half-saint among the clans, the last pillar supporting the entire broken Xuan Turtle clan.

The Xuan Turtle Clan and the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan thus forged an irreconcilable, blood-soaked hatred, a hatred destined for the extermination of their entire races.

This enmity is irreconcilable and will never be resolved.

But life is unpredictable, and the war situation is treacherous, leaving no room for racial hatred.

When a million-strong human army of cultivators crossed the vast ocean and forcefully invaded the inner sea, advancing step by step with unstoppable momentum, completely threatening the very foundation of survival for all deep-sea demon races...

This deep-seated racial hatred could only be suppressed in their hearts.

The two once-powerful races, who fought to the death and were like fire and water, had no choice but to put aside their racial grudges and form a reluctant alliance once again to fight against the common enemy of humanity.

Not only the Xuan Turtle Clan, but also many other top deep-sea clans that had previously had their territories breached and their clans severely damaged by the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan, have now set aside their past grievances and gathered at the True Dragon Sea defense line.

They all joined this battle to protect the very survival of all the deep-sea monsters.

The hall remained deathly silent for a long time.

Finally, the old man Gui Xuan, who was seated in a high position, slowly spoke.

The aged, hoarse voice, heavy with the weight of time, pierced through the stagnant demonic aura and resounded throughout the entire palace:

"Fellow Daoists, I presume you have all received all the intelligence sent back from the front lines."

"The human army is now based on the border of the True Dragon Sea, building islands and defenses on a large scale, advancing step by step, which is very likely to compress the living space of our race."

"The enemy's position is not yet secure, and this is the time of greatest uncertainty."

I would like to ask you all: should our demon alliance immediately regroup and launch a full-scale attack to take advantage of their unstable foundation and break the deadlock?

Or should we continue with the previous strategy, holding the line, observing the situation, and adopting a conservative approach?

As the words fell, the atmosphere in the hall grew even more somber.

The group of powerful demons exchanged glances, their eyes filled with solemnity and apprehension, but no one immediately responded.

A moment later!

A tall and imposing figure stepped forward first, bowing and clasping his hands in a respectful gesture. His voice was deep and steady, carrying a hint of solemnity.

This is a Lionfin Demon Lord, with profound cultivation and considerable prestige within the allied forces.

"Old Turtle."

"Whether to take the initiative or to hold the line and wait and see, both strategies have their advantages and disadvantages, and neither is inherently wrong."

But all of us powerful demons harbor the greatest fear and concern in our hearts.

He looked up at the vast sea outside the palace, his eyes filled with an undisguised fear:

"What we fear is not the million-strong army of ordinary human cultivators."

Rather, it was the highest authority in the Human Cultivator Association—that Human Nascent Soul cultivator!

"Based on the precise intelligence gathered and transmitted by our countless spies at great risk,"

That supreme being has personally descended upon the front lines of the True Dragon Sea!

This statement came out.

The group of powerful demons in the hall trembled, their brows instantly filled with deep apprehension, and their violent demonic aura subtly receded.

The Lionfin Demon Lord continued in a deep voice:

"After the human venerable one arrived, he did not immediately attack our demon allied forces."

They did not linger in any particular sea area for long.

This situation appears calm on the surface, but the extraordinary methods they previously displayed have left all of us trembling with fear and unable to sleep at night!

"That's right!"

Immediately, an octopus-clan demon lord echoed, his voice trembling with fear:

"With bare hands, I gather thousands of mountains and peaks from the seabed, condense the spiritual veins of the four seas into a fairy island, move mountains and fill seas, and create new territories!"

This immense power has already reached the pinnacle of this world.

They are simply beyond the capabilities of those at the Half-Saint or Demon Lord levels!

"Absolutely right!"

Another veteran demon lord sighed deeply, his face filled with helplessness and solemnity:

"Looking at all the demon races in the entire True Dragon Sea, and at everyone present, who has the qualifications and strength to directly confront a human Nascent Soul cultivator..."

Throughout the entire world, only the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan's demon lord, currently in seclusion, remains!

"besides……

"Anyone or any group of us who dares to act rashly, and whoever angers that human venerable one, and attracts his arrival, will only face total annihilation and the extinction of our entire race!"

As soon as the words fell,

He stated his conclusion with certainty and unwavering conviction:

"Therefore, I believe that in the current situation, it is better to remain still than to take any action!"

Holding firm and observing is the safest course of action!

"That's exactly what I've said!"

"That's right. To rush into battle now would be tantamount to courting death!"

"..."

The powerful demons nodded in agreement, and the hall was filled with sighs and helplessness.

Then,

The pent-up anger and resentment of many powerful demons finally erupted.

"In the end, this disaster was all caused by the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan!"

A powerful member of the Shark-tailed Demon Clan, his face filled with indignation, shouted angrily:

"It was the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan that first provoked the human race, organized a coalition of various races to raid the human border, and ignited the war!"

"Now war is raging, the human army is pressing in, and they've come right to the doorstep of my Zhenlonghai family. Disaster is imminent..."

Instead, they just cowered and acted like timid turtles, not even offering a plan!

"I am truly unwilling!"

If it weren't for the overall situation, I would have loved to lead my troops to attack the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan's stronghold immediately!

Even if we are no match for them, we will never let them get away with it.

"It's more than just feeling resentful!"

Another old demon king, who had witnessed the catastrophe of his race, looked on with sorrow, his voice hoarse:

"Our various clans were first attacked and their territory was breached by the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan, forcing us to migrate to the inner sea to eke out a living. Our days were filled with hardship and difficulties."

Now, because of this senseless war, the entire clan has migrated once again.

"Even so, we gritted our teeth and held our ground."

Countless young men of the tribe rushed to the battlefield, their blood staining the sea and their bones buried deep within; countless members of the tribe perished!

"All these disasters and casualties stem from the arrogance and ambition of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan!"

Filled with resentment, everyone turned to look at Elder Gui Xuan, who sat in a high position, and someone asked:

"Elder Turtle, do you have any news about the demon patriarch of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan?"

When exactly will he emerge from seclusion?

Upon hearing this, the old turtle Xuan, carrying the ancient tortoise shell, slowly closed his eyes, then gently shook his head and let out a heavy sigh, filled with endless helplessness and frustration.

"I know nothing about his whereabouts or the progress of his seclusion."

"I have sent messengers to the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan's territory several times to inquire and make contact, and each time I have received the same reply—"

The clan chief secluded himself in seclusion, detached from worldly affairs, and refused to see any outsiders.

A sigh conveyed all the frustration.

Gui Xuanlao opened his eyes again, a deep-seated hatred flashing in his gaze:

"To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that humanity is facing a formidable enemy and the situation is urgent,..."

If the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan hadn't returned the remnants of my Xuan Turtle Clan's ancestral land and released the descendants who had been suppressed back then...

Even if I perish, I will never ally with or work with such a treacherous race that wreaks havoc on the seas!

"Who isn't like that!"

"..."

All the powerful demons in the hall responded in unison, their hearts filled with resentment.

A moment later,

Everyone forcibly suppressed their pent-up personal grievances and anger, and returned to the most important matter of the battle.

"Personal grudges and ethnic feuds will be set aside for now."

Once the crisis facing humanity is over, we will settle accounts with the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan!

"The most crucial thing right now is to discuss how to deal with the human army!"

A seasoned demon lord, calm and collected, stepped forward, his gaze clear, and slowly analyzed:

"You may take a closer look at the human race's current strategy. Their strategic intentions have been clearly revealed without any concealment."

"The human army spared no expense in expending enormous resources, working day and night to build islands and construct defenses, and setting up a defensive line stretching for thousands of miles."

Their aim was never to immediately engage in a decisive battle with our demonic allied forces, a battle to the death.

Their real purpose is to blockade the entire Zhenlong Sea area.

We should use these immortal islands as strongholds to create layers of blockades, completely trapping and annihilating all my deep-sea demons within this inland sea.

This will cut off all our people's means of expansion and survival!

Everyone listened intently and nodded in agreement.

"This situation seems extremely unfavorable to our demon race. We are being blocked step by step by the human race, passively attacked, and have no power to fight back."

"But upon closer examination, the current situation is not entirely unacceptable to us."

The demon lord's gaze was resolute as he continued:

"All we, the various ethnic groups, need to do is hold our defensive lines, remain patient and dormant, cultivate diligently and accumulate strength, and wait for the right opportunity."

"When any half-saint among my demon race breaks through the shackles and ascends to the realm of a Nascent Soul Demon Venerable!"

"At that time, one person will attain enlightenment, and the entire clan will be overthrown!"

The stalemate in the entire sea area will be completely reversed!

"That's right!"

A glimmer of hope shone in everyone's eyes, and their suppressed emotions eased slightly.

"As long as my demon race gives birth to a new demon lord, possessing top-tier combat power to balance the war!"

"Neither the human army nor the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan with their own selfish motives dare to trample on the will of our race again!"

Only through the collective efforts of our demon race can we truly establish ourselves!

"..."

Inside the main hall, everyone took turns discussing the matter and finally reached a complete consensus.

Gui Xuanlao's gaze swept over the crowd, and he said in a deep voice:

"Since everyone agrees, let's decide on a strategy—"

"Observe the entire process and remain steadfast in your position."

"From now on, unless the demon lord of the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan personally comes out of seclusion."

And a clear legal decree was issued.

otherwise…

Our demon race will never again initiate war.

They will no longer obey any orders or arrangements from the Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan!

"rational!"

The demon lords all bowed in unison, their tone resolute.

"With the human race pressing in, the situation is extremely tense. The Black Spirit Tiger Shark Clan is too busy to help itself and has no power to attack any of our major clans!"

"We should simply lie low and accumulate strength, observe the situation calmly, and wait for the tide to turn!"

"..."

Within the pitch-black underwater palace, a sinister aura hung heavy, and murderous intent lurked in the shadows.

At this point...

The powerful demons thus decided to adopt a strategy of patiently observing and holding their ground until the very end. (End of Chapter)