Chapter 173: The Sect Master’s Outburst

Jiang Cheng and his group were currently above the Spirit Sea Sect, but they did not reveal themselves immediately.

They chose to observe the events unfolding below from the sky before making any plans.

Jiang Cheng, the Old Ancestor, and Jing Huan, the three of them, had not yet taken action.

They also wanted to see if the Spirit Sea Sect had any hidden methods.

Those beside the Spirit Sea Sect Master, Zheng Wen, also looked up at the several Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators in the sky.

Exchanging glances, they decided who they would deal with when the time came.

"I didn't expect there to be so many Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators from the Demon Race, and they look quite strong, but we aren't afraid."

"That's right. Let's see who among us can behead their Soul Transformation Stage Demon Race Cultivators first."

"Since they chose to attack our Sect first, we might as well let them witness our strength."

However, the Demon Race had more Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators, which put them at a disadvantage.

But reinforcements would arrive soon, so they only needed to hold on.

Once the reinforcements arrived, they could launch a counterattack.

They still had the Sect Grand Array, which could delay them for quite some time, so they weren't in a rush to engage.

Meanwhile, Jing Huan, who was in the sky, looked down at the Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators of the Spirit Sea Sect.

Those old fellows actually had some strength.

But looking at them, there were no so-called Prodigies worthy of my attention.

Their Prodigies hadn't even reached the Soul Transformation Stage yet; they had only half a foot inside, truly trash not worth mentioning.

The Spirit Sea Sect Master looked up; since they had actually come, he had to make them pay a price.

"Activate the Grand Array to resist the Demon Race."

As soon as the Spirit Sea Sect Master finished speaking, the Grand Array slowly rose.

The Grand Array instantly enveloped the entire Spirit Sea Sect.

However, at this moment, those Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators had already tampered with the array when it was raised.

They had weakened the effect of the Grand Array significantly, though they didn't have the ability to destroy it completely.

After all, it was the Spirit Sea Sect's Sect-protecting Grand Array.

If a few Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators could easily destroy it, then the Grand Array would be useless.

Alright, next, they would wait for the Demon Race to break through the Grand Array before making their move.

After the Grand Array was activated, many of the Disciples on their side felt much more at ease.

Inside their Sect, there were now many who had defected to them when they first learned the news about the Demon Race.

Now, they would also fight against the Demon Race alongside the Spirit Sea Sect.

But they had expected it would take quite some time for the Demon Race to attack the Eight Great Sects, so they hadn't expected this day to come so soon.

Regardless, this day was bound to come sooner or later.

The Demon Race army looked at the Grand Array rising over the Spirit Sea Sect; the people of the Spirit Sea Sect probably didn't know that the array had been tampered with.

How pathetic.

The leading Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators of the Demon Race looked at the Grand Array, "Start breaking the array."

Several people flew to various positions around the Grand Array, preparing to break it.

A powerful impact immediately spread across the Grand Array.

However, their attacks had no effect for the time being.

Seeing this, the people of the Spirit Sea Sect realized that it would take quite some time for the Demon Race to break through this Grand Array.

They needed to rely on this Grand Array to wait for the arrival of other Sects; the Demon Race had more Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators present this time, so attacking rashly would be very disadvantageous for them.

They were also unsure if the Demon Race had any hidden methods up their sleeves.

As long as they waited for reinforcements, their pressure would be gone, and they could fight with peace of mind.

Another period of time passed, and the Grand Array remained intact.

The people of the Spirit Sea Sect saw this and thought they just needed to strengthen the defense of the Grand Array.

But soon, they realized something was wrong; the Grand Array seemed to have weakened significantly.

Zheng Wen looked at this and felt that the Grand Array was not right; theoretically, it shouldn't be broken by the Demon Race so quickly.

Looking at the current situation, it wouldn't be long before the Demon Race broke through their Grand Array.

This made them realize that there were traitors within their Sect, and they were of the Nascent Soul Stage.

They had secretly defected to the Demon Race, and he hadn't expected them to be able to hide it so well.

This was bad.

"Everyone, strengthen the defense; the effect of the Grand Array has weakened."

The Peak Masters and Cultivators of the Nascent Soul Stage also took action to help maintain the Grand Array.

Although Zheng Wen knew that there might be Demon Race traitors among those maintaining the Grand Array.

He didn't know who they were, so he would have to be on guard when the time came.

Those who had defected to the Demon Race would definitely reveal their true colors.

Seeing that the Grand Array was getting weaker and weaker, the Demon Race intensified their attacks.

Indeed, as the Demon Race continued their attacks, the Grand Array gradually could not hold on.

It began to slowly crack.

Zheng Wen watched the slowly cracking Grand Array; originally, it should have been able to hold on for quite some time.

Now, it was about to be broken by the Demon Race.

Since that was the case, he prepared to fight the Demon Race.

Zheng Wen shouted, "Disciples, prepare to fight the Demon Race; the Sect Grand Array is about to collapse."

Upon hearing this, the people of the Spirit Sea Sect prepared to welcome the enemy.

At this moment, the Sect Grand Array finally could not withstand the pressure and shattered.

The Demon Race army swarmed in instantly.

The people of the Spirit Sea Sect flew forward to fight the Demon Race.

The great battle had officially begun.

Zheng Wen was observing who on their side was acting strangely; he would not easily let off those who had defected to the Demon Race.

However, he didn't see anything unusual for the moment; it seemed they were all cunning people who knew it wasn't convenient to act at this time.

The Demon Race gave them no time to breathe.

All the Soul Transformation Stage Demon Race members on their side were deployed, looking as if they wanted to crush them quickly.

At this point, he could not just sit and wait for death.

The number of people they had to counter the Soul Transformation Stage members of the Demon Race was clearly insufficient.

This made them realize that this battle would be exceptionally difficult.

Zheng Wen looked at the Demon Race army; if things really came to the worst, he would have to use his final trump card.

Just as Zheng Wen and the other Soul Transformation Stage Cultivators went to fight the Demon Race, those lurking within the Sect saw their chance and began to act.

As soon as the battle started, they could take the opportunity to stab them in the back.

Jiang Cheng and his group in the sky looked at the situation below; they were waiting for reinforcements from other Sects to arrive.

That would be the perfect time for the Old Ancestor to strike and wipe them all out.

It would be even better if they could lure Ye Lin here, as that would eliminate an unknown threat.

As the battle below broke out, the people of the Spirit Sea Sect quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

And those traitors had already begun their move.

They smiled eerily, "Let me help you."

The person who was fighting a Nascent Soul Stage Demon Race member saw someone coming to help and thought it would reduce some of his pressure.

But just as he let out a sigh of relief, the person in front of him turned and attacked him together with the Demon Race member.

He realized that this was a traitor from their Sect.

Because he had little defense, he was severely injured by the combined attack of the two.

Zheng Wen saw this situation and knew they had finally made their move; they really knew how to pick their moment.

Even though he was currently fighting the Demon Race, he would make them perish here.

The Demon Race also saw his intention and had no intention of letting him go.

"If you want to go and help, ask us first!"

Zheng Wen did not care what the Demon Clan member in front of him said; the aura on his body suddenly surged, and boundless pressure swept across the scene like a world-destroying storm, the aura emanating from him was chilling.

He vanished from their sight in an instant.

"What? You were still hiding this card?"

In an instant, a monstrous hand swept across the battlefield, and immediately, those who had defected to the Demon Race and many Nascent Soul Stage Demon Race members were caught in his grasp.

Before they could even beg for mercy, they vanished.

This is the end for those who defect to the Demon Race; no matter what price I have to pay, I will eliminate you all.

At this moment, Ye Lin was also about to arrive.

Meanwhile, Ling Wanqing of the Celestial Maiden Sect also received the news, and her plan might be able to start now.