Chapter 430: Signal Arrives

"Since they have now launched an open attack, just watch what happens. Those people who went to set up the ambush will definitely gain nothing this time. After all, fighting against a cultivator force that has concentrated a large amount of combat power is completely different from fighting an unprepared force that has suddenly been forced into battle after many of its strongest cultivators were sent away."

"I understand that. Attack when the enemy is unprepared and take them down one by one. The Demon Abyss Clan and their collaborators probably think that since their plan to contaminate the World Stone has been exposed, succeeding would be extremely difficult, so they might as well change their plan and force their way through the Holy City, right?" Xiao Shou said, somewhat uncertainly.

Fu Young nodded. His peerlessly handsome face revealed an inscrutable expression. "Exactly. The fact that they chose to attack this way clearly means they are extremely confident in their combat strength. It seems there must be quite a large number of Demon Abyss Clan members who have come here. Master, watch for now. Don’t rush into battle. You can see things more clearly from the sidelines."

"Mm!" Xiao Shou nodded after hearing this. His beloved disciple sounded extremely certain, and he naturally trusted him. His judgment had never been wrong before.

It seemed that an intense battle was about to break out here, and their side’s combat strength was probably not looking optimistic.

Xiao Shou watched as more and more Demon Abyss Clan members rushed out of the demonic aura, with their cultivation levels growing increasingly higher.

The cultivators who had charged forward were quickly overwhelmed by the countless demonic shadows, becoming engulfed in the flashes and sounds of battle.

Watching this scene and thinking about Fu Young’s judgment, Xiao Shou hesitated before asking, "Since the outcome of the battle looks so unfavorable, why not notify Sect Master Lu to bring everyone back? It would be best if he also brought the Holy City’s guard forces. Then our human cultivators should have the advantage in this battle."

"That won’t do. We have to consider the possibility that they may launch a frontal attack while simultaneously launching a surprise attack against the World Stone. There is also the possibility that the other three city gates around the Holy City could come under attack from the Demon Abyss Clan. Strengthening the guards around the World Stone, the other three city gates, and the defensive barrier personnel cannot be neglected."

After Fu Young finished speaking, he noticed the worried expression on Xiao Shou’s face.

He frowned as he nervously watched the battle in the distance. "Then isn’t this attack extremely dangerous? Look, ever since the battle began, the Demon Abyss Clan members rushing out of the demonic aura haven’t stopped. What’s even stranger is that, aside from Guangming, whose attacks can still deal considerable damage to the Demon Abyss Clan, everyone else’s attacks are barely having any effect, let alone causing fatal injuries. Even when their defenses are broken, the demonic aura helps them regenerate their wounds. If this continues without reinforcements, the outcome for everyone won’t be optimistic."

"Master, don’t worry. With me here, our side absolutely will not lose. I will protect you."

Hearing how worried Xiao Shou was, Fu Young could not help smiling. From the very beginning, he had never taken this attack by the Demon Abyss Clan seriously.

If he unleashed all his abilities, he might not be able to defeat Tushan Shanhe and Tushan Qing, but against these repulsive Demon Abyss Clan members.

Ever since the Demon Abyss Clan members left the demonic aura and sacrificed themselves to launch their attacks, he had felt something strange, as though he could control their lives and deaths at will.

This feeling reminded him of what that fellow Gou Guangming had said about the original story.

Could it be that because destroying these Demon Abyss Clan members was his fate in the original story, he was now experiencing this feeling?

No!

That should not be the case.

Fate could indeed influence a person’s actions, but it could not suddenly grant them power they had never possessed.

Unless he already possessed such power without realizing it.

Therefore, there had to be some other reason why he felt capable of controlling the life and death of the Demon Abyss Clan.

As for what that reason was, he still needed to think about it carefully.

Sigh!

If his master were not here, he could simply follow his instincts and act.

But now...

After hearing Fu Young’s voice transmission, Xiao Shou saw that he wore a thoughtful expression. Thinking that he was trying to figure out how to protect her while also preventing their side from losing against seemingly endless enemies, Xiao Shou immediately tapped him and transmitted her voice.

"Don’t underestimate your master, you know!"

"Master!"

Hearing Xiao Shou’s affectionate voice, Fu Young’s mind suddenly sparked with inspiration. He leaned closer to Xiao Shou and was just about to transmit his plans when Venerable Jian Li, who had likewise refused to participate in the ambush and stayed behind, but had not participated in the battle since it began, looked up at the surrounding sky.

"The signal is here."

After saying this, he shifted his position slightly. If someone observed carefully, they would notice that he had deliberately positioned himself where he could intercept any danger coming toward Xiao Shou’s back.

His movement was noticed by Ying Ying, who had been paying attention to him all along. Having heard him report the events concerning Yingzhou Celestial Isle, Ying Ying could not help thinking, It seems that Venerable Jian Li may be quiet and taciturn, but he is someone who remembers those who have shown him kindness.

Fu Young had always been exceptionally observant and capable of seeing through people’s thoughts at a glance. Naturally, he had not overlooked Venerable Jian Li, who had flown over after his master released the Terrestrial Fox Black Flame and had remained circling around his master ever since.