I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life - Chapter 169 - 71: The Return of the Schemer
Chapter 169: Chapter 71: The Return of the Schemer
Li Jizhou pondered for a moment, then retreated several dozen feet.
Immediately, he communicated with Gua Gua mentally, instructing it to be on guard and to retrieve the assassin puppet and escape if danger arose.
As expected, half a day later, the coalition had not reached a consensus, and an array suddenly erupted into the sky behind them.
The range of the array was even larger than the one on the main island, encompassing everyone on the main island.
Its power appeared significantly stronger than the previous Tier Three array on the main island, at least reaching the Tier Three Middle Level.
And most crucially, the moment the array activated, an overwhelming killing intent surged forth; it was a killing array!
Li Jizhou had studied arrays for many years, but lacking a Tier Two array heritage, he remained a Tier One Array Master, incapable of deploying types other than defensive, restrictive, or concealment arrays.
Transportation arrays could only be attempted by those who were at least senior Tier Two.
As for this killing array, filled with lethal intent, it could only be laid by a senior Tier Three Array Master of Fake Pill level or above.
Once such a high-level killing array was properly set, even a Middle Stage Core Formation master might perish within it.
To break the array, one must either locate and destroy the array hub or simultaneously destroy all the array bases; otherwise, there was virtually no chance.
Li Jizhou’s expression subtly changed, never expecting the situation to be so dire.
If earlier he had been overconfident, relying on the Tier Three Great Demon and the puppet capable of withstanding Fake Pill level power to show off, he would likely be in grave danger now.
He retreated another hundred feet, hiding himself among a coconut tree, blending his presence entirely, becoming a mere spectator.
The moment the array activated, feeling the overwhelming killing intent, the coalition panicked.
Not just the coalition, even the Han family on the main island was instantly terrified, thinking Jiang Li intended to annihilate them.
However, Jiang Li and the other Isle Masters were also bewildered, intimidated by the killing intent.
Unable to discern who orchestrated the array, Jiang Li decisively ordered an attack on it.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
“Ah! Ah! Ah!”
However, this Tier Three killing array exceeded their understanding, possessing counter-effects; attacking the array within it led to multiple backlashes, likely killing everyone inside before the array could be broken.
The coalition instantly suffered over a thousand casualties!
Jiang Li quickly halted the suicidal assault.
“Who is responsible?” Jiang Li scanned the surroundings, his gaze continually darting across the faces of the other six Isle Masters.
“Alas!” Finally, the Lord of Qianhu Island, Qian Jianghan, the weakest among the Seven Islands, sighed and stepped forward.
“Gentlemen, Qian humbly greets you all.”
“Lord of Thousand Islands?” The other six Isle Masters looked at Qian Jianghan in disbelief.
Qianhu Island was covered in dendrobium, being the smallest and in the Tier One sea domain, its material and demon beast resources were relatively weak.
Thus, neither the main island nor the other six islands paid it any attention, and he rarely made appearances, joining this coalition at the last minute.
He usually pretended to sleep during meetings of the Five Elders Association, waking only when they were over.
He never offended anyone nor took sides.
No one expected him to be the biggest traitor!
In an instant, the coalition from the other six islands glared angrily at the mere five thousand guards of Qianhu Island.
“Lord of Thousand Islands, what is your intent?” Jiang Li squinted his eyes, striving to maintain calm.
“Old Ghost Qian, did you trick us?”
“What do you plan to do?” The other Isle Masters were all infuriated.
Qian Jianghan, full of remorse, bowed and said, “Fellow Isle Masters, stay calm, Qian merely acted for self-preservation.”
“Lord of Thousand Islands, we clearly agreed when we allied to overthrow the main island and establish a new sea domain alliance. You… were afraid I would discard you after use?” Jiang Li shook his head, looking disappointedly at Qian Jianghan.
Qian Jianghan remained unaffected, smiling warmly, “Hehe, Isle Master Jiang, you must be joking. With your current prestige, as soon as the main island falls, the other six islands would likely be your next targets.”
“Lord of Thousand Islands, you misunderstand. I have clearly stated, once we replace the main island, our Seven Islands would jointly manage the entire sea domain, no longer ruling separately, but all entering the main island for joint discussions.” Jiang Li explained once more.
“Hahaha, Isle Master Jiang, what deep thoughts you have. You only speak such words because of our existing forces. Once the Seven Islands unite, you would hold sole military authority. Can one mountain truly house two tigers? It’s merely about collecting power step by step until extinction, leaving only your lineage in control of the sea domain.” Qian Jianghan laughed, waving his hand as though seeing through Jiang Li’s scheme.
Jiang Li, having some of his thoughts revealed, instantly turned pale.
“Enough, enough, things have come to this, no need to say more; I merely seek to preserve my Qian family’s ancestral inheritance. You’d best not cut off all retreat.”
Finishing, Qian Jianghan turned towards Master Han and his group on the main island with a semblance of helplessness.
He had originally planned to replace Jiang Li at the last moment, allowing the Qian family to enter the main island to maintain the Qian family lineage.
The cost was merely an annual delivery of specified materials to the other party.
However, Master Han had disrupted his plans with a water screen and the Profound Crystal Fruit tree.
According to the plan, the killing array was to be activated only at the final moment.
Activating it now made it clear those people were drawn by the Profound Crystal Fruit tree.
He too coveted the Profound Crystal Fruit tree but knew he couldn’t protect it.
Nonetheless, the prior agreement was that the other party wouldn’t reveal themselves, so now he had to step forward as their representative.
“Master Han, I promise the safety of your Han family. You may also leave freely, just hand over the Profound Crystal Fruit to me,” Qian Jianghan stepped forward, candidly addressing Master Han.
Master Han narrowed his eyes, glancing sideways at Qian Jianghan.
He had never regarded Qian Jianghan, or even the entire Qianhu Island, seriously.
“Hmph, how can you guarantee that?” Master Han didn’t trust him.
Qian Jianghan chuckled bitterly, raising a hand to snap his fingers softly.
“Bang!”
Immediately, the killing array transformed; above the Han family’s core region, an intense killing intent materialized tangibly.
Master Han’s heart slightly trembled, unexpectedly sensing a terrifying fear shaking his Divine Soul.
“You…” Master Han swallowed nervously, his gaze fraught with apprehension.
Then, with some suspicion, he glanced at the other six Isle Masters.
Qian Jianghan smiled, waving his hand, “No need to worry, the six Isle Masters are all wise to the situation!”
As soon as he spoke, the array seemed to obey his mental command, and the killing array surged above the six Isle Masters’ heads, descending with a palpably chilling killing intent.
The six Isle Masters stood motionless.
“Hehe, I truly misjudged you. Didn’t expect you to be the most treacherous. Very well!” Master Han sneered coldly.
Qian Jianghan humbly waved his hand, “Master Han exaggerates. Qian merely acts in self-preservation, purely for self-preservation.”
With that said, Qian Jianghan moved his Divine Sense, receiving a message, and dared not delay any longer.
“Master Han, let’s not waste any more time, quickly hand over the Profound Crystal Fruit tree to me!”
Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com
