Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1730 - 1728: The Counterattack Begins

"What do you all think?" In the Council Hall, Lu Ye turned to look at the others.

Everyone remained silent, pondering the pros and cons of this plan.

After a while, Luan Xiao'e spoke up, "We have seven Moon Jades. Let's vote by raising hands. Those who agree with Junior Brother Lu's proposal, please raise your hand."

As soon as the words fell, Tang Jun raised his hand.

The group looked at him in astonishment.

Old Tang muttered, "If someone else brought this up, I definitely wouldn't agree. But since the young man has this idea, you all should support him. How can I play the antagonist?"

He's right. The two Moon Jades from the Merfolk Race would definitely support Lu Ye's proposal; no need to mention Ma Shangsi. With four out of seven Moon Jades on Lu Ye's side, Old Tang had no choice but to agree.

No one else needed to vote. The plan was set, and next, they needed to discuss a detailed action plan.

The crux of Lu Ye's proposal was how to quickly break Baiyue Island's defenses. If this couldn't be achieved, there was no point in considering the rest.

However, Baiyue Island had been operating for years, and the protective array had accumulated substantial power. While not indestructible, its defense was certainly not weak. A frontal assault from outside would not work. Even if everyone from Three Worlds Island were to fully commit, they still might not be able to breach the island's big protective array in a short time.

After a long discussion, everyone felt that the only way to break Baiyue Island's protective array was to attack from within!

Various ideas were thrown around as they debated their potential success, until finally, after half a day, a vague action plan was formed. The plan remained vague due to too many unpredictable factors, requiring them to adapt on the fly.

So, the decision was made.

Lu Ye took out an audio talisman and sent out a message.

Three Worlds Island officially entered a state of readiness for battle.

Two days later, the big array on Three Worlds Island hummed, and a dense mist suddenly spread within. In no time, the entire island was enveloped by the fog.

Outsiders looking in could no longer see what was happening inside the island.

At Baiyue Island, several Moon Jades, led by Yu Huan, gathered together. The changes on Three Worlds Island had already been reported back. They had informants placed outside the island for surveillance; otherwise, they couldn't have intercepted Luan Xiao'e and He Baichuan so precisely before.

In the grand hall, Yu Huan sat at the main seat, frowning in contemplation, "Three Worlds Island suddenly changed, using a Delusion Array to conceal the interior. It's unclear what they intend to do." As he spoke, he turned to a woman, "Junior Sister Meng, as you're in charge of this matter, have you heard anything?"

To his left, a dignified woman shook her head, "Those below haven't discovered anything concrete. The changes on Three Worlds Island were abrupt. Besides, you know, Senior Brother, the waters around Three Worlds Island are vast. Even though I have people monitoring the perimeter, it's impossible for them to be too close."

Yu Huan nodded slightly, understanding that Junior Sister Meng was right.

Opposite Junior Sister Meng, a beefy guy stroked his chin, "I think Three Worlds Island is only preparing for potential threats. We had already startled them with our previous actions, so this response is expected."

Yu Huan's eyes sparkled, "Is it possible that Three Worlds Island has discovered our identities?"

"Highly unlikely!" A young-looking Moon Jade shook his head. "The cultivators of Three Worlds Island come from a Star System called Jade Conch, which we've never heard of, clearly insignificant. They're new here and just got lucky, occupying an abandoned island. With no connections, how could they find out who we are?"

This was indeed true. If it weren't for the chance encounter between Lu Ye and Yu Huan, they would still be trying to uncover their identities.

There are many Moon Jades on the All Phenomena Ocean. Nearly every Spirit Island has a Moon Jade overseeing it. If Three Worlds Island really started investigating their identities, they would have heard about it. Given Baiyue Island's superior operations compared to Three Worlds Island, they hadn't even caught the slightest wind, indicating Three Worlds Island was clueless about them.

After a moment of discussion, the Moon Jades agreed that the changes on Three Worlds Island were precautionary. Since their people had been ambushed earlier, they had to be vigilant before confirming who attacked them.

The use of a Delusion Array to conceal the island's situation undoubtedly indicated they knew someone was watching from outside.

"We must capture Three Worlds Island. This isn't just an order from above; we need to avenge Junior Brother Wang's death!"

At the mention of this, Yu Huan's face was full of resentment, and the other Moon Jades also showed hatred in their eyes.

All these Moon Jades came from the Baiyue Galaxy and had been working together here for years, forming a bond. The last battle saw their side lose Junior Brother Wang, without the enemy even suffering losses, filling Yu Huan and the others with immense anger. They secretly vowed to one day attack Three Worlds Island, annihilating all the Three Worlds cultivators to honor Junior Brother Wang's spirit, especially the one at the Moon Jade Early Stage who killed Junior Brother Wang. He must suffer a fate worse than death to quell their hatred.

On Three Worlds Island, shrouded in mist, no outsiders could spy on its inner workings.

Lu Ye left a Treasure Blood Avatar on the island while he delved into the All Phenomena Ocean for cultivation.

The plan was set, and now they had to wait for a suitable opportunity!

Even though his cultivation reached Moon Jade, the efficiency of cultivating in the All Phenomena Ocean didn't really improve. This was because the process wasn't initiated by Lu Ye but due to the ocean's waters wildly eroding the body. So, regardless of his cultivation level, the efficiency of absorption and refining remained the same once he entered the All Phenomena Ocean.

Of course, if he were to open up completely and assist, the efficiency would be faster.

But in doing so, the fuel consumption of the Talent Tree would increase greatly, so the current cultivation efficiency is just right.

Time flew by, and in these two months, Three Worlds Island remained calm, as did Baiyue Island, with both sides seemingly at peace as if nothing had ever happened before.

Until one day, the Treasure Blood Avatar guarding this island suddenly received a message.

Lu Ye immediately left All Phenomena Ocean, returned to this island, retracted the Treasure Blood Avatar, and then sent a message to Luan Xiao'e before activating the Concealment and Breath-concealing Spirit Runes to quietly leave Three Worlds Island.

Only after walking a considerable distance did Lu Ye open the portal to Small Flower World, from which Ma Shangsi emerged, summoned the starboat, and under Lu Ye's guidance, quickly flew toward All Phenomena Ocean.

As actions commenced on his end, the entire Three Worlds Island also sprang into action, with all cultivators in seclusion being summoned and ready to move out.

The counterattack had begun!

Even though it was unclear whether this operation could proceed smoothly, it was an opportunity that Three Worlds Island had awaited for two months, so they had to seize it. If things went well on Lu Ye's side, the subsequent plans might still be viable; if not, then nothing more could be done.

In the stellar space of All Phenomena Ocean, a huge meteorite hung suspended.

When Ma Shangsi, accompanied by Lu Ye, arrived there, they immediately descended onto the meteorite and soon met Zhou Chuang who was waiting there.

The previous message was sent by Zhou Chuang.

In these two months, Zhou Chuang had been monitoring the movements over at Baiyue Island, but frustratingly, the other side had remained quiescent until today.

Reluctantly, they sought Zhou Chuang's help because Three Worlds Island was undoubtedly under surveillance, and the Moon Jades from Three Worlds Island had also confronted those from Baiyue, so to follow without being noticed, they could only request assistance from the people of the four galaxies.

Until now, very few on All Phenomena Ocean were aware of the relationship between Three Worlds Island and Sifang Island.

After exchanging greetings, Zhou Chuang said, "The one who came out is called Chu Zhu, at Moon Jade Late Stage, and has now entered the domain."

Lu Ye immediately took out the star map to check and found that the domain ahead was Yiyuan World, then asked, "Is there a connection between this Yiyuan World and Yuan Du?"

Zhou Chuang nodded, "Yuan Du was born in Yiyuan World, and aside from him, there's another Sun Blaze within the domain."

Lu Ye nodded.

Although it was unclear why Baiyue's Moon Jades went to Yiyuan World, it indirectly proved that Yuan Du was indeed involved in the previous surprise attack on Old Tang by Baiyue.

"Isn't this position too close?" Zhou Chuang asked, "We don't know the capabilities of Sun Blaze, if a battle were to erupt here, and Yiyuan World's Sun Blaze senses it, the matter would be exposed."

Although Sun Blaze of the native Yiyuan World usually wouldn't act due to regulations on All Phenomena Ocean, this area was close enough to Yiyuan World that, if they were to intervene sensing a disturbance, no one would object.

Zhou Chuang wasn't sure what Lu Ye intended, but since he was asked to help monitor this person, he would naturally do it wholeheartedly, and with Lu Ye's urgent arrival, it was clear that he aimed to harm Chu Zhu, thus he reminded him.

"Indeed, it's too close." Lu Ye nodded, looked at the star map, and said, "In that case, I'll retreat with Old Ma a certain distance backward, leaving you, Fellow Daoist, to keep watch here, and inform me of any movements."

"Alright." Zhou Chuang nodded.

Lu Ye then immediately took Ma Shangsi to leave the area, retreating in the direction closer to All Phenomena Ocean.

While waiting quietly, several hours later, Lu Ye received another message from Zhou Chuang.

After a brief investigation, he exchanged a glance with Ma Shangsi, who understood and prepared secretly.

Not long after, two figures approached from the front, clearly Zhou Chuang and Baiyue's Chu Zhu, seemingly engaged in conversation, both bearing smiles.

Although Lu Ye had asked Zhou Chuang to monitor Chu Zhu secretly, he directly approached and walked alongside him.

This was undoubtedly a wise choice, because as someone of the Moon Jade Late Stage, Chu Zhu could easily discover Zhou Chuang if he were tracking him too closely.

By making an open appearance and pretending to stumble upon him, it undoubtedly facilitated easier surveillance.

Sifang Island and Baiyue Island weren't far apart, and although Zhou Chuang and Chu Zhu weren't really acquainted, they had met a few times, so encountering each other at such a place, having a conversation and walking together wasn't unexpected.

At least, Chu Zhu hadn't suspected that Zhou Chuang harbored any malicious intent.