After receiving the news, the Sea Clan also needed time to rush over. Such a massive mobilization, such a large number, was completely different from one person running around. So, at this point, neither side had an advantage or disadvantage.

The Sea Clan was more familiar with the environment, while humans excelled in organization, each having their strengths.

Regardless, it left the Blue Mountain natives with a rare opportunity for mobilization. The Sea Clan on the island was trapped in the Divine Mountain, and the supporting Sea Clan had not returned yet…

The Sword Cultivators were responsible for helping them arrange these matters. Hou Niao did not participate because the things he recognized were long gone with the Saintess. On Blue Mountain Island, people's lifespans still followed mortal rules.

For an island like Blue Mountain Island, a month was more than enough.

The momentum of the Daoists was enormous. As Tianfeng Daoist said, they didn't aim to truly break the barrier but to be intimidating enough; with mountains shaking and ground rolling, sound and light effects constantly flashing outside the barrier. Anyway, having two hundred idle Daoists would be better utilized by trying this out.

Some genuinely wanted to break the barrier, such as Tianfeng and Hong Xiu, who kept whispering. They revered nature yet believed more in what they had learned, certain that there was a method to break through the power of the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain, though they had not found it yet.

There was also a crude warrior in the eyes of the Daoists who shared this thought. Hou Niao tried a method in a secluded place, having already taught Li Chuping so much because he believed in his heart that he could do it.

It wasn't that his Daoist method was advanced nor that he understood formations well, but he was the only one among them who had entered here before and had some understanding of the Primordial Magnetic Power.

First, he used his long-unused Earth Escape ability, but this barrier was not like a mortal's tent, protecting only the upper half and not ensuring the lower half. The entire barrier was actually a three-dimensional large sphere, and even beneath the dirt, this kind of barrier existed, identical to the film exposed outside.

The powerful energy fully demonstrated what one great power could do, as any skillful operation was futile before this barrier.

Then, he tried leveraging his understanding of the Primordial Magnetic Power to see if he could penetrate it, though he made little progress. His knowledge of the Primordial Magnetic Power was still superficial, especially with the interference of the Golden Spirit Pearl.

He understood some things yet comprehended nothing at the same time. However, one thing was certain: even if he managed to do something, now was not the time. Acting too early wouldn't lure the Sea Clan main force.

Time passed amidst everyone's bustling activities, and half a month later, sporadic Sea Clan members appeared in the waters of Blue Mountain Island, more or less observing or even probing from afar.

"Have the Blue Mountain natives set the ambush properly?" Hou Niao was most concerned about this now.

Li Chuping shook his head, "Most are in place, but some distant ones are still on the way. The Blue Mountain people also know that to bury the Lizhi Sea Demons here completely, they must spare no effort. All tribes have dispatched warriors; they need to mobilize, assemble, and travel..."

Hou Niao's expression was cold and harsh, "We can't let the Sea Clan discover their movements. Among the Sea Clan, there are clever ones who can easily guess our intentions. Tell our people to divide into groups and intercept any Sea Clan that dares approach until they grow too numerous for us to handle."

Beside him, Tianfeng added, "Let half of the Ying Platform cultivators assist you. We no longer need so many people here at the Heavenly Pit."

Trying to control such a large island with merely three hundred people was not a long-term strategy. Fortunately, they didn't need to hold out for long.

The three stood in front of the barrier, understanding each other's intentions.

Tianfeng was calm, "Once the Blue Mountain natives are in place and the Sea Clan starts to appear in force, there's no need for us to stay here and fight to the death with the Sea Clan. We'll go to meet the Southwest Cultivator army and lead them to the Divine Mountain's sky. This will be the preset battlefield; those eggshells won't be allocated elsewhere."

Fairy Hong Xiu added, "This battlefield is just within a three-hundred-li blockade of the Blue Mountain natives. To make use of them, to ensure the Sea Clan has nowhere to escape, the prerequisite is that we must break the seal of the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain at the right moment, allowing everyone to return to the ground!

I have some ideas personally, but I'm not sure if they're feasible. It doesn't seem like the right time to try; if successful, it might disrupt the plan, so I'll wait until the army is confronting the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain.

It seems Daoist Tianfeng also has some thoughts? Sect Master Hou Niao remains as involved as ever... Since that's the case, let's see who succeeds after everyone has withdrawn and only the three of us remain. Whoever manages will obtain the Golden Spirit Pearl, agree?"

Hou Niao and Tianfeng exchanged looks and both nodded; this was the way of the Cultivation World: even if on the same front or could barely be called friends, with the opportunity at hand, no one has a reason to back down.

If fate presents itself but is not taken, the regret will be unbearable.

Among the three, whoever takes it will do so with their own ability, and none should blame anyone else.

Gaining it would be good fortune; losing it would be fate—this is a Cultivator's most simple thought. As long as no one deliberately creates obstacles during the process, failing to obtain it yet wishing others wouldn't either, that would constitute being noble.

For over half a month, the three of them were holding back while watching the Ying Platform cultivators under the leadership of five Masters busy themselves, exhausted, which was a kind of attitude: the opportunity was there for them, yet they were incapable.

Of course, in the eyes of two visitors from the Upper Realm, the real competitors were actually between Shangqing and Zhou Immortal, while as for that Sword Cultivator, he was purely a troublemaker, yet his presence couldn't be ignored.

Stirring things up actually served the purpose of diverting the Sea Clan's attention, didn't it?

The whole plan began in Dushan with headless blundering; it wasn't until arriving at the Ying Platform that they realized the direction, and up until now, the plan had fully formed. The entire process was filled with twists and numerous difficulties, but fortunately, finally, there was an outcome.

What if all three couldn't accomplish it? None of them raised this possibility, despite it being the most likely.

Then a battle should ensue, but the outcome would be uncertain. Even if humans ultimately won, the Sea Clan wouldn't suffer permanent damage since they could scatter and escape anytime. The seas around Blue Mountain Island were their home, and in this aspect, they held the geographical advantage, at least.

Human cultivators had the advantage of people and collaboration, and now both sides contested for the timing!

Once the decision was settled, they felt more at ease, and Fairy Hong Xiu curiously asked, "Sect Master Hou, what gives you the confidence to solve the barrier problem?"

Hou Niao righteously declared, "For the prosperity of humanity, splendid and prosperous, although there are tens of thousands of treasures, I shall go!"

Tianfeng Daoist snorted, "You just must be desperate for riches!"

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