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Boom!!

With a thunderous roar that shook the heavens and the earth, the Barrier of the Thousand Waves and Myriad Tribulations Water-Light Array was shattered by a single strike of the Mountain Great Handprint.

The spiritual power nodes of various arrays on Spirit Gull Island exploded one after another, causing the entire island to tremble slightly.
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An Escape Light flew out from within Spirit Gull Island, revealing a figure, a middle-aged cultivator wearing a blue Daoist robe, tall and well-built, with a handsome and refined appearance, possessing the cultivation of the Golden Core Fifth Layer, who cupped his hands respectfully, yet with an unyielding demeanor, and said, "I am the Island Master of Spirit Gull Island, appointed by Haiyuan Palace, Real Person Xiaoling.

My father is the elder of Haiyuan Palace, True Lord Huang Qin. May I ask for what reason has the senior broken the array of our Spirit Gull Island?"

Zhao Yu's gaze was cold as he spoke chillingly, "True Lord Yuankun of Tianli Palace and Real Person Yindog have snatched my Dao companion and have hidden on Spirit Gull Island! Hand the two of them over, and I might spare your life! Otherwise, prepare to die!"

"Senior, my father is True Lord Huang Qin, the elder of Haiyuan Palace! I haven't seen anyone enter Spirit Gull Island. Could there be some kind of misunderstanding?" Real Person Xiaoling, sensing the murderous intent surging from Zhao Yu, felt a trace of fear rising in his heart.

He inwardly cursed True Lord Yuankun and his partner for causing trouble but still steeled himself to continue the exchange.

Real Person Xiaoling himself wasn't willing to make an enemy out of a Nascent Soul True Lord, yet he was caught in a dilemma by True Lord Yuankun, who had leverage over a significant vulnerability of his. If that vulnerability were to be exposed, even with a Nascent Soul Cultivator for a father, he would not escape death.

Zhao Yu's gaze turned ice-cold as he ordered, "Kill him!"

"My father..."

Real Person Xiaoling's complexion changed drastically as he let out a cry of horror. But before he could finish speaking, a claw pierced through his chest from behind, crushing his heart.

The White Ghost Emperor opened his mouth wide and swallowed, consuming Real Person Xiaoling's soul in one gulp.

"Zhao Yu has gone mad! Damn it, he has truly killed Real Person Xiaoling! Is he willing to be at odds with Haiyuan Palace just to capture us?"

True Lord Yuankun hid in a secret cave mansion, witnessing Real Person Xiaoling's tragic death at the hands of the White Ghost Emperor, fear bubbling within him.

"Bad! He has gone mad!! For the sake of this woman, he has lost his mind!! Even amongst Nascent Soul True Lords, there is a level of respect given to one another. But he has killed the only son of True Lord Huang Qin; he must be determined to turn against a Nascent Soul True Lord just to kill us!" Yindog's eyes flashed with terror.

Generally, Nascent Soul old monsters do not wish to expose their enmity and engage in magical combat, after all, everyone cultivates for the sake of immortality and to enjoy life.

The four great Demon Sects of the Hanlong Empire were also compelled by the Myriad Changes Demon Sect, reluctantly launching a war against the Great Qian Empire and thus unleashing a devastating battle at the Nascent Soul Level.

Tianli Palace had caused anger and resentment within its territory, and Haiyuan Palace turned a blind eye, only paying attention when Tianli Palace did not act within Haiyuan Palace's territory, allowing them to proceed as if nothing had happened. This was all because Tianli Palace had a Nascent Soul True Lord at its helm.

Yindog spoke in a low voice, "Protector Yuan, should we run or hide here?"

"Run! If he has managed to catch up, he must have used some secret technique to track the two of us. He didn't even spare Real Person Xiaoling, how could he possibly spare us?"

True Lord Yuankun's face was dark, grinding his teeth as he employed a secret technique, grabbing Nangong Shiyao and starting to move.

Yindog also grabbed Su Minglan, who was a hostage, and closely followed True Lord Yuankun.

In the sky, the White Ghost Emperor's eyes revealed mysterious Curse Seals, activating the Illusory Ghost Eyes. Waves upon waves of Ghost Fog surged out like a tide, enveloping the entire Spirit Gull Island.

"Now, Spirit Gull Island is under lockdown. Anyone who dares to flee of their own accord, die! Anyone who dares to send a message without permission, die! Anyone who disturbs the order, die! Everyone return to your dwellings and do not move about; otherwise, die!"

The cold voice of Zhao Yu echoed throughout the entire Spirit Gull Island.

Many cultivators on Spirit Gull Island dared not make any rash moves.

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Inside a spacious room.

"Elder Xiaoling is dead. We must report this back to the palace! Who will send the message?"

A Sea Palace female disciple dressed in white, with a beautiful appearance, looked gravely at the other four disciples in the room.

A young cultivator at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment Stage, with a somewhat carefree demeanor, said indifferently, "Sister Yuzhu, the person above is a Nascent Soul cultivator! If Sister Yuzhu wishes to curry favor with True Lord Huang Qin, just send the Communication Talisman yourself. Why bother asking us?"

"Brother Fang, you send the Communication Talisman!"

Sister Yuzhu's gaze settled on a lean-looking male disciple beside her, who was gazing at her with admiration.

"Yes, Sister Yuzhu!"

Brother Fang nodded slightly and directly sacrificed a Communication Talisman, turning it into a streak of light flying towards the sky, attempting to break through the Ghost Fog that enveloped the sky above Spirit Gull Island.

The Ghost Fog released by the White Ghost Emperor possessed the power to enhance his illusion techniques, perception abilities, and Ghost Path Divine Skills but didn't have the power to seal the Communication Talisman.

"Daring to play tricks in front of me, seeking death!"

Zhao Yu's Divine Sense enveloped Spirit Gull Island, instantly locking onto that Communication Talisman. With a cold snort, he flicked his finger, and a ray of light struck the talisman, directly shattering it.

The White Ghost Emperor also opened his mouth in a grin, following the trajectory of the talisman back to the room, revealing a sinister smile.

Suddenly, Brother Fang shuddered, his hands clutched his own throat as his Mana came to a complete halt, and he struggled in terror, calling out, "Save... Save...!"

Sister Yuzhu and the other two Sea Palace disciples' faces changed drastically, each deploying their Escape Techniques, trying to flee the room. But as soon as they moved, they too, with looks of horror and despair, grasped their own throats, struggling in agony.

"I, Ming Changqing, a disciple of Sea Palace, do not dare to offend the senior's mighty presence; please spare my life, senior. I am willing to serve and work like a dog or horse for senior!"

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had argued with Sister Yuzhu prostrated on the ground and spoke respectfully. He knew very well that facing a Nascent Soul Level cultivator meant death if he resisted.

Before long, Sister Yuzhu and the other four Sea Palace Foundation Establishment Cultivators had stopped breathing, turning into four corpses, while only Ming Changqing survived.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Yuankun Zhenren and his party, completely merged with the darkness, were moving silently on the edge of Spirit Gull Island.

"As long as we can reach the sea, we'll have a slightly better chance of survival!"

Yuankun Zhenren, looking at the sea not far away, had a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Suddenly, a chill surged in Yuankun Zhenren's heart. He felt a pain in his chest and saw a Ghost Claw piercing through his heart.

"Damn, how did he find me?"

Despair flitted through Yuankun Zhenren's eyes as he fell heavily to the ground. Reflected in his despairing eyes was the figure of the White Ghost Emperor.

The White Ghost Emperor, with a wide open mouth, silently stood in front of a shadow dog, the white Ghost Claw reaching unhurriedly towards it.

The shadow dog, however, saw nothing and looked around vigilantly.