Chapter 852: Retreat
Jade Sword True Monarch had many interactions with Xiao Jiansheng and had some understanding of his temperament. This proud and arrogant genius from Holy Land Sect appeared friendly and easy-going on the surface but was actually quite conceited and narrow-minded.
Jade Sword True Monarch pondered for a long time but couldn't come up with a clear plan. He couldn't deceive Xiao Jiansheng, or else the latter would hate him and possibly hold a grudge against Jade Sword Sect. On the other hand, letting them attack Cloudmist Great Lake without doing anything was not an option either.
He had no choice but to summon the higher-ups of his sect to discuss this matter together.
Meanwhile, the flying boat fleet from the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, led by Xiao Jiansheng and Bai Zhengyu True Monarch, had been advancing towards Cloudmist Great Lake and the boundary of the Jiuqu League. The fleet was moving swiftly, covering a considerable distance in a short time.
Xiao Jiansheng, despite urging Bai Zhengyu True Monarch to start the war, had some basic war experience. According to his original plan, the fleet would temporarily stop at the boundary and send out a small elite team to scout the area. Once they had a clear understanding, the main forces would proceed to engage with the extraterritorial demons and Spirit Clan.
However, to their great surprise, the Extraterritorial Invaders, who had been quietly hiding in Cloudmist Great Lake, suddenly launched a large-scale attack, rushing towards the cultivator army.
The flying boat fleet collided head-on with the Extraterritorial Invader's army, and an intense battle erupted immediately. The leader of the extraterritorial demons was White Flood Dragon King, Xiao Jiansheng's old rival, who was incredibly powerful and surpassed Xiao Jiansheng in combat strength. He commanded several Monster Kings and a large group of Demon Generals at his disposal.
The Spirit Clan also sent out numerous powerful tribes, including Shui Ling, Wood Spirit, Earth Spirit, and others, led by several Spirit Kings. Despite not reaching the depths of Cloudmist Great Lake, the area was filled with water networks and marshes, making it advantageous for the Spirit Clan to display their formidable combat power.
The extraterritorial demons and Spirit Clan that emerged from Cloudmist Great Lake were both extremely aggressive, seeming determined to tear apart every Human Clan Cultivator they encountered.