Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8420: Appreciation _1

More than a dozen cultivators trailed behind a man in his fifties. Every one of them glared at Li Daya and Tu Ling with deep-seated loathing. The group's leader, that cultivator in his fifties, fixed his fiery gaze on the duo. With a chill in his voice, he declared, "Good, good, good. I truly never anticipated Xue Feng and Xue Yao launching an assault on my Lone Mountain together. Such an uncommon occurrence. What a vile Blood Slaughter Sect."

Li Daya eyed the man and let out a mocking sneer. "What's wrong, Old Man Qi? Got any complaints left?" For years, your thirteen families have banded together against our Blood Slaughter Sect. Now, we get to hit back hard. How could I pass up this chance? If I were in your shoes, I'd yield right away and preserve some of your Qi family's lineage. Resist if you dare, and don't fault us for unleashing our fury."

The individual Li Daya dubbed Old Man Qi was none other than Qi Zhenhai, head of the Qi family within the Thirteen Family Alliance. His power was respectable enough, and the alliance's members weren't fools. They understood Lone Mountain Island's significance well. Yet, positioned at their rear, they merely assigned Qi Zhenhai to defend it. Qi Zhenhai himself believed no assault would come their way, particularly after news spread of the foes targeting Liuguang City—and even capturing it. This convinced him further that their position remained safe, so he eased his vigilance somewhat.

But in that instant, the protective formation around Lone Mountain Island shattered abruptly. Before he could respond, the Blood Slaughter Sect's forces had stormed onto the island. As he geared up to fight, he encountered Li Daya and Tu Ling. Spotting them instantly revealed to him that Lone Mountain Island was the enemy's prime objective.

Yet now, surrender was out of reach. He might wish to yield, but since the Shangguan family's capitulation, the Thirteen Family Alliance had relocated all key personnel and relatives to the central island to block further defections. Should he attempt to give in, the Qi family faced immediate extermination. Thus, yielding was impossible; he had no choice but to battle until the end.

With that realization, a vicious spark ignited in Qi Zhenhai's eyes. He glared at Li Daya and Tu Ling, bellowing, "Kill! One down earns a gain, two means profit—kill!" He charged straight at Li Daya and Tu Ling. In the same motion, a lengthy spear materialized in his grasp. The spear tip quivered, unleashing a barrage of shadowy thrusts aimed directly at Li Daya.

Li Daya let out a cold huff. With a flick of his wrist, two weapons emerged in his hands: a hefty butcher's blade on one side, an iron hook on the other. As a practitioner of a distinct Blood Slaughter Sect lineage, his armaments differed from the norm. Still, his blade work was formidable, and pairing it with the hook amplified its deadly edge immensely.

Tu Ling snorted in response. Her hand shifted, summoning two short blades into her possession. She gripped them in an odd reverse manner, adding an extra layer of uniqueness. Her blade style stood out sharply, boasting tremendous striking force.

Li Daya swung his butcher's blade, unleashing a dense crimson blade beam that sliced toward Qi Zhenhai. At the same time, the iron hook in his off-hand curved silently toward the foe. It produced no noise, no whisper of air—purely insidious.

In that moment, Tu Ling whirled her twin blades and lunged at the cultivators flanking Qi Zhenhai. Though those foes ranked as Island Lord experts, Tu Ling outmatched them. Her flurry of blade lights ensnared them, leaving no room to maneuver as they struggled merely to parry.

Qi Zhenhai bellowed fiercely time and again, yet how could he stand against Li Daya in top form? The right-hand blade alone battered him relentlessly, let alone the stealthy, soundless left hook. After barely over fifty clashes, Qi Zhenhai sported multiple wounds. His shoulders and arms bled from the strikes.

Several of Tu Ling's opponents had already fallen to her blades. The survivors merely clung to survival. Defeat loomed clear for them, with no hope of reversal. Meanwhile, the Blood Slaughter Sect's other Island Lords pressed hard against the island's remaining disciples. Despite a handful of Island Lords still present, their numbers fell short, and they perished swiftly in the onslaught.

The Bloodsucker Team under Zhao Hai's command drew sharp attention then. Naturally, the team steered clear of Island Lord-level threats, as they lacked the power to face such foes yet. Instead, they targeted the Thirteen Family Alliance's regular cultivators. Their prowess stunned all onlookers—no one endured even a single assault from them. Any who blocked their path got ripped apart without mercy.

By the time Li Daya and Tu Ling dispatched their adversaries, the Thirteen Family Alliance's cultivators across Lone Mountain Island lay scattered in isolated pockets. A few had fled beyond the island's bounds, but the rest found escape nearly impossible, hemmed in on all sides.

At that point, Li Daya boomed out, "Surrender and live! All Thirteen Family Alliance disciples, hear this: surrender and you'll be spared!" His words thundered over the whole field of battle. The resisting alliance disciples froze at the call. Most tossed down their arms on the spot. Only a handful persisted in fighting, only to meet swift ends.

With the surrenders complete, Zhao Hai released his killing intent barrier. He promptly directed his forces to secure the captives and restore the formation. Drawing on the island's existing formation talismans, they reconstructed it in record time. Though not overwhelmingly strong, it sufficed for their immediate needs.

Once finished, he headed to an intact side hall on the island to meet Li Daya and Tu Ling. The pair paid no mind to such duties—Zhao Hai's presence handled everything. Thus, they lingered in the side hall.

Zhao Hai's arrival brought smiles to their faces. He had excelled this round. Rumors of his command skills had reached them before, but skepticism lingered without personal witness. Now, having observed firsthand, from the initial strike through battlefield cleanup, Zhao Hai orchestrated it all with seamless precision. Such talent lay beyond the grasp of most.

Zhao Hai clasped his fists toward them. "Elders, the exterior matters are resolved. Please dispatch word to the Grand Elder. He must be growing impatient." Zhao Hai recognized time's urgency above all. The Thirteen Family Alliance's main island likely knew of Lone Mountain's fall by now. Their response would follow soon, paving the way for a full assault on the core.

Li Daya gave a nod. "Fine, send the message to the Grand Elder. It's time we strike their main island hard." "Yes," Zhao Hai acknowledged, then hurried off to relay it. Afterward, he commanded all Blood Slaughter Sect disciples on the island to recuperate and gear up for combat.

Shortly after the dispatch, the island's teleportation array glowed white, and Du Wan Sha materialized. Zhao Hai approached at once. "Greetings, Grand Elder. Grand Elder, we've secured Lone Mountain Island. The next phase can begin."

Du Wan Sha grinned and inclined his head. "Well done, excellent work. I never thought you'd claim Lone Mountain Island this swiftly. Splendid, truly splendid. Hahaha." As he spoke, he clapped Zhao Hai on the shoulder. Zhao Hai humbly demurred and guided Du Wan Sha to the side hall where Li Daya and Tu Ling awaited.

The moment Du Wan Sha stepped in, the two rose and offered salutes. Du Wan Sha dismissed it with a wave and a chuckle. "Hahaha, you've had quite the fortune seizing Lone Mountain Island with such ease. Now, we'll launch straight from here to the Thirteen Family Alliance's core island. Any disagreements?"

They shook their heads. Zhao Hai spoke gravely, "Grand Elder, this disciple suggests forming a detachment to hold Flowing Light Island. During your push on the main island, should they pull reinforcements from outer islands, we seize the moment to overrun and claim those sites. This leaves the foe in a bind: guard the core and abandon the fringes, or lose the core trying to save them. It favors us greatly."

Du Wan Sha nodded approval. "Solid plan. Here's how: take the Bloodsucker Team back to Flowing Light Island. I'll assign several Island Lords to back you and guarantee success. I'll command the bulk and drive for their main island. Breaching the Thirteen Family Alliance's heart won't be simple—they'll resist desperately. If they yield the outer rings, you claim them all. We'll handle the core, then mop up the rest."

"Yes, heading out now," Zhao Hai responded promptly. This aligned with his initial strategy. Storming the main island posed grave risks, best left to powerhouses like Du Wan Sha. His own might remained limited—he could handle sub-Island Lord foes, but higher tiers would overwhelm him. Staying clear of the core suited him fine.

"Can't spare you too many this go. Your Bloodsucker Team gets 100,000 total, plus 20 Island Lords. But fear not—they'll support you fully, no interference. Proceed." "Yes," Zhao Hai affirmed, then departed.

Once Zhao Hai was gone, Du Wan Sha turned to Li Daya and Tu Ling. "You've clashed with the lad—your thoughts?" Du Wan Sha aimed to endorse Zhao Hai, so elders like Li Daya and Tu Ling couldn't oppose without friction. Hence, pairing them with him and probing their view now.