CHAPTER 936: CHAPTER 706: IMMORTAL ISLAND FALLS

At this moment, many people were gathered on the Floating Immortal Island.

"The Great Demons are too close to us, and the Floating Immortal Path, this Dao artifact, is damaged. It can’t last long in the Four Seas and Eight Continents where Spiritual Energy is scarce. Breaking the array is only a matter of time; we must make early plans."

On the Floating Immortal Island, a middle-aged Taoist nun in a Daoist robe showed a troubled expression and said. She was called Nun Liu, brought by Li Yi from the End of Dharma Cultivation World, and settled in Tianchang City.

However, like other cultivators, Nun Liu also experienced a severe fall in the End of Dharma Realm and has only barely recovered to the One Flower Realm now.

But this level was not enough to contend with the Great Demons. Her Daoist robe was stained with blood, and she was seriously injured, unable to fight against the Great Demons anymore.

"Damn it, these Great Demons have come so fiercely, catching us off guard. Otherwise, we would gather our old comrades and not fear these Great Demons." Beside her, Qian Daoist, who had lost an arm, said unwillingly despite his pale face.

He had crossed over from another world to help Xiang Xiangzi exterminate the Great Demons, offering one of his Tao Flowers, and his realm had fallen to the Chao Yuan Realm. After arduous cultivation, he had barely returned to the One Flower Realm.

Moreover, without a Dao artifact at hand and no support, he lost an arm during the battle with the Great Demons in just a short while.

Fortunately, with adept Daoist skills, he barely survived and, relying on the low-grade Dao artifact, Floating Immortal Island, had persisted until now.

"How is Feiyunzi?" Nun Liu then asked with some concern.

Qian Daoist shook his head and said, "Not good. His physical body was shattered by the Great Demon, and his Primordial Spirit was injured by the demonic power during his escape. He is now meditating and healing inside the Floating Immortal Island. If the island is breached, there is no doubt Feiyunzi will die."

"If only Wu the Taoist and Tu Daoist were here, the three of us wouldn’t have fallen to this state." Nun Liu said.

Qian Daoist touched his severed arm and said, "Even with Wu the Taoist and Tu Daoist here, it wouldn’t help. They only had two flowers blossom, while there are a total of four Great Demons, and each one’s strength is astonishing. Only a Three Flowers Realm Immortal can resolve the situation. But since Xuan Yuezi Immortal intervened last time, she left on some errand, and Taiyi also lacks whereabouts for his cultivation. At this rate..."

He finished speaking, looking at the demon clouds circling the perimeter of the Floating Immortal Island, a deep sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

If not for the scarce Spiritual Energy in this place causing the Great Demons to recover slowly, the Floating Immortal Island might have already been breached. But even so, it’s merely a delay.

When the three remaining Great Demons are rested, the next wave of attack will be even harder to withstand.

"Those close to Taiyi must be protected. If it comes to it, I’ll stay here to hold them back, Qian Daoist you take them and find a way to escape." Nun Liu then looked back.

There were quite a few people on the Floating Immortal Island.

Many escapees from Tianchang City were gathered here.

Had it not been for Tu Daoist refining it into a low-grade Dao artifact that creates an independent Grotto Heaven inside, it wouldn’t hold so many people.

Qian Daoist smiled bitterly, "Among the four Great Demons, one has never shown up. Where do you think he went? He’s likely guarding Ghost Street, planning to cut off our way out entirely. Now we’re at a dead end, our only hope of survival resting on the remnants of the Transmission Array on the Floating Immortal Island."

"That Transmission Array undoubtedly leads to the Xuanxian Continent, and it can only transfer a few people at a time. Furthermore, the situation on the other side is unknown. Rashly teleporting may be akin to sending sheep into a tiger’s mouth. Taiyi’s friends aren’t strong enough to survive on the Xuanxian Continent."

Nun Liu said, "In such critical times, we must use the Transmission Array. Any who can escape is better than dying at the hands of these Great Demons."

"You’re right," Qian Daoist said. "Nun Liu, you should arrange this."

Nun Liu nodded, and then informed Zhao Ge of the situation.

Zhao Ge was stunned at this arrangement but then nodded and said, "I understand. If the island is broken, I will arrange for a few to teleport away."

After acknowledging this task, Zhao Ge felt heavy-hearted and even somewhat guilty.

He thought proposing everyone return to the Four Seas and Eight Continents was a correct decision. Little did he expect not only to fail to shake off the enemy but also bring catastrophe to the Four Seas and Eight Continents. Now, the building was about to collapse, and only a handful would survive.

Also, even teleporting away doesn’t guarantee safety; the other side might be even more dangerous.

Yet, in such a critical moment, a gamble had to be made.

But who should be chosen to teleport away?

For Zhao Ge, it wasn’t a difficult decision.

Soon, Zhao Ge returned to a palace inside the Floating Immortal Path.

The palace was crowded.

All were escapees from Tianchang City.

"Father, how is the situation now?" At this moment, Zhao Qian hurried over and asked immediately.

Zhao Ge gestured to a few people to speak outside to prevent the news from leaking and causing chaos.

The few people understood and quickly left the hall, stepping outside.

Seeing no one around, Zhao Ge finally said, "The Floating Immortal Island can’t hold any longer. Nun Liu says we must use the Transmission Array to escape, sending as many as we can."

"What?"

Everyone was shocked. Although they knew the situation was bad, they hadn’t expected things to deteriorate so quickly; how long had it been, yet the Floating Immortal Island was on the verge of being breached?

"The three cultivation experts aren’t a match for those Great Demons?" At this moment, a short-haired woman with a nimble figure frowned and asked.

"Miss Lin, you and my daughter, along with Rong Niang, should be the first to leave via the Transmission Array. Although the situation there is unclear, I believe that since Meng De chose to keep this Transmission Array, there must be a reason behind it. Although the Xuanxian Continent is also full of dangers, it is not necessarily a situation where death is certain. It is even more perilous to remain here."

Zhao Ge made a decision instantly, without hiding his personal motives.

"Father, what about you?" Zhao Qian asked urgently.

Zhao Ge simply smiled casually, "I am a martial artist of the Four Seas and Eight Continents, naturally I should remain here. The world outside is so vast, to be buried back home would not be a wasted life."

He was already prepared to face death.

"Why not go together?" Lin Yue spoke immediately, "You are Li Yi’s master, Li Yi would definitely not want to see anything happen to you."

"I have lived most of my life, and it’s enough. Besides, someone must stay behind, right?" Zhao Ge waved his hand, rejecting Lin Yue’s kind intentions.

Moreover, he did not intend to let others leave through the Transmission Array. Once the three departed, he would destroy the Transmission Array to prevent the demons from chasing after them.

As long as my daughter and Rong Niang survive, Li Yi will surely find them in the future, and extend the incense offerings, which would resolve one of my worries."

As for the others.

Zhao Ge decided to let them be buried with him in Liangzhou.

In times of crisis.

The ruthless side of the martial artist was fully exposed.

Yet at this moment.

Boom!

A massive rumble came from above the sky, followed by a terrifying demonic force crashing upon the Grand Array of the Floating Immortal Island. This low-grade Dao Artifact’s defense was almost maxed out. At this moment, the island was shaking, the ground cracking, worsening the damage.

"Not good, the Great Demon has rested and is beginning its attack again. Quickly follow me to the Transmission Hall." Witnessing this scene, Zhao Ge’s expression changed drastically, urging everyone urgently.

He knew the Floating Immortal Island would certainly fall today.

If they didn’t leave now, everyone would perish.

But having to forsake everyone and escape alone was somewhat cruel to Zhao Qian, Rong Niang, and Lin Yue.

"Father, I don’t want to go," Zhao Qian said stubbornly, "transmitting away doesn’t necessarily guarantee survival, I’d rather stay here and live or die with you."

Rong Niang next to her also said, "What junior sister said is correct; if everyone dies, what meaning is there in living alone?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ge became angry, "Fools, why stay here and wait for death when you might seize a slim chance to live? Once the Floating Immortal Island falls, you must transmit away, and carefully cultivate in the future. It is not impossible to reunite with Meng De."

Witnessing this moment of parting between life and death, the always strong Lin Yue felt somewhat uneasy.

Why would things come to this?

Is there really no way to survive if they stay on Earth? Must they be forced to cross worlds and leave their homeland?

However, the Great Demon’s attack would not pause due to their moment of parting.

"Today, we will surely break through here, annihilate these people, and conquer this world." The Great Demon roared loudly, the surrounding Demon Qi rushing forth, causing tremors in the sky.

"Had the Spiritual Energy here not been so sparse, recovering slowly, they could never have lasted until now," another Great Demon sneered.

"The three experts on their side are weak, each injured, now they are powerless to alter fate, their end is near, spare no effort."

The three Great Demons joined forces at this moment, unleashing a terrifying might.

Every strike was enough to shake an entire province.

Though the Floating Immortal Path was refined into a Dao Artifact, it had reached its limit. After enduring several attacks from the Great Demons, the Grand Array continued to collapse, cracks on the Dao Artifact growing more numerous, nearly at the brink of destruction.

"It’s going to fall."

Nun Liu and Qian Daoist involuntarily ceased their Mana infusion, no longer hopeful for the Floating Immortal Island.

It’s time for another fierce battle.

Both took a deep breath, quietly channeling Daoist skills, intending a desperated fight to carve a path out.

Since Taiyi’s friends have arranged to leave through the Transmission Array, they must also consider for themselves.

Having narrowly escaped the End of Dharma Era, regaining Three Flowers Realm cultivation, they were unwilling to perish here.

Teaming up, with some luck, they might break through the Four Seas and Eight Continents, return to Earth, and then flee elsewhere, possibilities are not entirely absent.

Boom!

Accompanied by a full-force strike from a Great Demon, the Floating Immortal Island quaked once more, finally reaching its limit. The buildings within continuously cracked and crumbled, and the island suspended in mid-air now lost its floating ability, starting to fall downward.