Hu Guang moved like the wind, swiftly reaching Junior Brother Tiger's side, laying him down and taking out a top-grade healing elixir pill, which he placed into his mouth, whispering, "Relax and quickly refine the medicine's effects!"

Junior Brother Tiger let out a pained smile, showing no signs of refining it.

Having cultivated to the Moon Jade Late Stage, he was well aware of what kinds of injuries could be fatal. Although he was of the Demon Race, with a strong physique and abundant blood Qi, suffering such severe injuries left no hope for survival, unless it was the legendary sacred medicine said to bring the dead back to life.

His previous cry for help was merely an instinctive fear of death.

"Cough..." Junior Brother Tiger vomited a mouthful of blood, mixed with pieces of internal organs, and murmured, "I've embarrassed Zixuan..."

What was supposed to be a foolproof plan ended up losing one person forcibly. The news of today's events would surely be laughed at by others, and his death would diminish the upcoming victory.

"No such thing." Hu Guang's heart bled; though not of the same race, they were both of the Demon Race. Junior Brother Tiger had grown up under his watch, like a father-son bond. Seeing him in such a tragic state, and knowing he was the orchestrator of today's plans, left Hu Guang guilt-ridden and heartbroken.

"How could this happen..." Junior Sister Bao stood to the side, as strong as Moon Jade, yet this scene left her mind in turmoil, with an added sense of fear. Had Lu Ye targeted her earlier, it would be she lying on the ground now instead of Junior Brother Tiger.

"Blood Explosion Technique!" Lion Heart, who had already stood up, had a face as dark as storm clouds, gritting his teeth and saying in anger.

With his extensive knowledge, he easily saw that the technique Lu Ye used at the last moment was the Blood Path Secret Technique, the Blood Explosion Technique. This was supposed to be a secret technique of the Blood Race, used in desperate situations for perishing together with enemies.

Yet he was utterly puzzled as to how a Moon Jade Mid-Stage cultivator could unleash such a powerful Blood Explosion Technique. Junior Brother Tiger was a whole cultivation level higher than Lu Ye, and with the Demon Race's immensely strong physique, even if he was directly targeted, it shouldn't have ended this way.

However, the fact was right in front of him, Junior Brother Tiger... was beyond saving.

This simply didn't make sense, because even a genuine Blood Race member shouldn't be able to wield such terrifying destructive power with a Moon Jade Mid-Stage cultivation.

"Hahahahaha!" A loud laughter echoed out, adding a bizarre touch to the somber atmosphere. A group of Moon Jade demon cultivators turned angrily to see who was laughing so audaciously.

And then they saw it was Mang Dang from Five Colors Island.

"Fellow Daoist Mang Dang... Why are you laughing?" Lion Heart looked at him coldly, with a hint of interrogation. Today's imperfections, and Junior Brother Tiger's irrevocable death, filled him with rage, his eyes at Mang Dang carrying a chilling intent of murder.

"Just enjoyed a good show, that's why I laughed!" Mang Dang replied, unfazed, with a wine jar in hand, looking back at Lion Heart.

The Island Masters of the two big Spirit Islands stared at each other across the space, the atmosphere tense.

"Senior Brother!" Hu Guang called softly, then slowly shook his head.

Lion Heart also knew Mang Dang was not to be trifled with. Zixuan couldn't afford to offend Five Colors Island over such a trifle. As his gaze flickered, the murderous intent dissipated, and he said indifferently, "I hear Fellow Daoist has a good relationship with Lu Ye?"

"Is that any of your business?" Mang Dang retorted bluntly, standing up slowly, "No more show to watch? Then I'm off!"

Carrying a jar of wine, he turned and dashed toward the island's edge, his wild laughter trailing, making the group of Moon Jade demon cultivators tremble with anger.

In no time, Mang Dang arrived at the big island-protecting array, rudely instructing the Zixuan Island demon cultivators stationed there, "Open the array!"

The demon cultivators at Zixuan Island recognized Mang Dang, so naturally, they didn't give him any trouble and opened the formation immediately, letting Mang Dang slip out.

Coming head-on was a figure flying toward him; Mang Dang glanced over but didn't recognize him. He didn't pay it any more attention, yet he could ascertain this cultivator should be from Zixuan Island, as the person was flying while shouting, "Wait a moment, Seniors, don't close the array, let me in!"

They brushed past each other.

Mang Dang abruptly turned back to look at the demon cultivator with only Constellation cultivation, feeling something was off. As for what was peculiar, he couldn't quite point out, it was just a gut feeling.

But ultimately, it wasn't his concern. He had witnessed a great performance today, which was indeed quite entertaining. Moreover, he had long received Lu Ye's instructions, knowing that the one who died earlier was merely one of Lu Ye's doppelgangers. The real Lu Ye was still hidden somewhere, safe and sound.

The true highlight of this drama hadn't been revealed. If the Zixuan demon cultivators knew this truth, one wonders how they'd feel; certainly... they'd be quite upset because it would mean Junior Brother Tiger died for nothing.

The thought of it made Mang Dang even more delighted, secretly admiring immensely, Jade Conch Lu Ye indeed was not an ordinary person.

Then again, it wasn't surprising, for the person who had saved him from the Filth Race was definitely not ordinary. Back in the Jade Conch Galaxy, he had personally experienced Lu Ye's strength, and at that time, Lu Ye was merely at the Moon Jade Early Stage!

Now, with Lu Ye's cultivation advancing further, his power could only be even stronger.

Within the array, as the demon cultivator entered Zixuan Island, the few demon cultivators stationed here recognized him, one of whom spoke: "Junior Brother Hou, how are things on Three Worlds Island?"

Hou Fei replied, "Same old, nothing has changed, how's the situation over here?"

The speaking demon cultivator glanced towards the direction where the banquet had just taken place: "The specifics aren't clear, but there's definitely been a fight. Just now there were very strong waves of power, and Mang Dang from Five Colors Island had already left early."

Hou Fei seemed deep in thought: "Then they should be mobilizing soon, brothers, you carry on, I'll go prepare." After speaking, he headed towards the interior of the island.

At the banquet site, Junior Brother Tiger was already dead, leaving behind only one last message before dying: "Flatten Three Worlds Island!"

This was Zixuan's ultimate goal all along. Lu Ye had already died on Zixuan, so the biggest threat had been eliminated. According to their previous intelligence gathering, although Lu Ye on Three Worlds Island didn't have very high cultivation, he was very powerful. Back then, Baiyue Yu Huan was at Moon Jade Late Stage, but was ultimately hunted down by him, leaving nowhere to run, which is also the reason Hu Guang deployed today.

It was all for luring the enemy into a trap. If Lu Ye came, whatever he did, he couldn't leave alive, and if he didn't come, Zixuan wouldn't suffer any loss. Moreover, they could use Wey Po who was captured alive to create momentum, thereby justifying their actions.

As a top-tier force, Zixuan had to consider its reputation while acting on the All Phenomena Ocean. Attacking a high-class Spirit Island without cause would inevitably incite fear and dread among other similar forces.

If Zixuan could attack Three Worlds Island without cause today, then tomorrow they could attack other Spirit Islands.

Having a justification made all the difference. Today, with so many guests invited to the banquet, all the island masters from various Spirit Islands would naturally spread the word on behalf of Zixuan. It was the cultivators from Three Worlds Island who killed the Zixuan demon cultivator first, and Zixuan only retaliated, holding the moral high ground.

As for whether the Three Worlds Island cultivators ever killed Zixuan demon cultivators... it didn't matter if they did before, today they did! In full view of everyone, Junior Brother Tiger died from Lu Ye's Blood Explosion Technique, creating an irreconcilable enmity!

In full view of everyone, Lion Heart's furious voice resounded through Zixuan Island: "Mobilize troops to Three Worlds Island, in three days, I want nothing left alive!"

The demon cultivators received the orders, each brimming with murderous intent.

For today, the Zixuan demon cultivators had been waiting for a year, with all kinds of secret deployments already in place. So at Lion Heart's command, many demon cultivators on Zixuan Island instantly sprang into action.

At the banquet site, Hu Guang bowed to the various guests: "Today's unexpected events have frightened you all. I will visit to apologize someday."

The guests naturally understood Hu Guang's intentions, and returned the courtesy, each taking their leave, knowing they were no longer appropriate to stay as Zixuan was about to mobilize against Three Worlds Island.

Watching these guests leave, Hu Guang sorrowfully glanced at the remains of Junior Brother Tiger and instructed: "Take Junior Brother Tiger away and make arrangements."

Immediately, a demon cultivator who usually had a very good relationship with Junior Brother Tiger stepped forward, bent down to pick up the remains of Junior Brother Tiger, and quickly left.

Yuan Cheng hadn't left yet. He sighed, looked at Hu Guang and said, "Condolences."

Hu Guang said nothing, just nodded slightly.

On the other side, the Moon Jade demon cultivator, carrying Junior Brother Tiger's remains, hurried to Junior Brother Tiger's sleeping quarters, but suddenly noticed a figure approaching from an angle in their peripheral vision.

He turned to look and immediately recognized the demon cultivator; it was the same fellow who had been assigned to Three Worlds Island to monitor Lu Ye's movements, apparently named Hou Fei. The news of Lu Ye returning and appearing was transmitted back by him from Three Worlds Island.

He immediately shouted, "Hou Fei, aren't you going to assemble, why are you running around?"

Hou Fei replied hurriedly, "Master Red Elephant, I have urgent news to report, regarding Three Worlds Island."

Red Elephant stopped immediately, with a deep voice he asked, "What is it?" After speaking, he suddenly felt something was off, looking at the long knife in Hou Fei's hand: "When did you start using a knife?"

He still understood Hou Fei somewhat; this fellow was following the path of a Ghost Cultivator, and suddenly bringing a long knife seemed strange.

"Spoils of war," Hou Fei casually replied, "it's a good knife, Master Red Elephant, would you like to see it?"

Red Elephant just felt Hou Fei was a bit muddled today, claiming to have urgent news but randomly asking him to look at the knife...

Before he could refuse, Hou Fei's long knife was already out of its sheath. Red Elephant's eyes suddenly widened, because at that moment, Hou Fei's face was rapidly distorting and transforming, even his original cultivation of Constellation Late Stage suddenly surged, revealing Moon Jade Mid-Stage levels.

As a bright blade light flashed, Red Elephant let out an exclamation, staggering backwards with a pain in his chest.

He didn't need to look; Red Elephant knew he was injured, there must be a deep wound on his chest reaching the bone.

Luckily, at the critical moment, he threw Junior Brother Tiger's remains to shield himself; although Junior Brother Tiger was dead, his remains were still tough. Hou Fei's blade not only severed Junior Brother Tiger's remains but also injured him, demonstrating the ferocity of the strike.