Chapter 2118: Chapter 2155: Reinforcements Have Arrived

Ding Fan suddenly opened his eyes. His energy and strength had nearly recovered. His cold gaze swept across the crowd, and he said to everyone, "There is only one way forward now. Since Tie Hualong can bring reinforcements, he must have spent a lot of money. If he doesn’t destroy the Skeleton Sect, how can he get his money back? Even if we can withstand one wave of attacks, Tie Hualong will definitely take all the wealth from Tie Family Island to bring more reinforcements. If they send six or seven Divine Realm Third Level experts, will you still be able to hold the fort?"

"Well..."

Everyone exchanged glances, feeling somewhat caught between uncertainty and resolve. Ding Fan, however, picked up the Heaven Measuring Ruler and walked out, coldly saying to everyone, "What more is there to consider? The only thing we can do now is to kill Tie Hualong and break Tie Family Island. As long as we can kill them before reinforcements arrive and occupy the Tie Family’s island, we can send reinforcements back the same way they came."

"Yes! It’s decided."

The Second Elder stood up respectfully. Ding Fan’s last words snapped him back to reality. As long as they could eliminate Tie Hualong and his followers and occupy Tie Family Island, they could negotiate conditions with those coming from nearby islands and send them back.

"Charge onto the island!"

The Second Elder issued the attack order, and all the elders, including Wu Qingxia, displayed determined expressions. If this battle couldn’t be won, Tie Family Island would become their burial ground.

Thus, two warships approached the Tie Family’s docks. The crew, including over 130 individuals and Tigertooth Apes, disembarked and charged toward Tie Family Island.

The Second Elder ordered a dozen Divine Realm First Level martial artists to scout the road ahead, followed by Ding Fan and a group of elders, with eight Tigertooth Apes hiding behind them. A group hurried toward Tie Family Fortress.

Unbeknownst to them, an aerial chariot was parked above Tie Family Island. The chariot, like the one opened during the battle at Great Python Mountain, had activated prohibitions, making it unseen and unheard by those below.

"Finally reacting quickly, it seems they’re not entirely foolish!"

A lazy voice echoed inside the chariot. There were only two people onboard—a beautiful woman sitting in the carriage and an old man standing there. If Ding Fan could see them, he’d surely recognize them at first glance.

Madam Yan and Steward He.

When the battle was still at Xinkai Island, the chariot had already arrived early, but its prohibitions were always on, unnoticed from below.

Steward He glanced at the Skeleton Sect members heading for Tie Family Fortress, then looked afar at three small-appearing dots—the warships coming for reinforcement. He frowned and said to Madam Yan, "Madam, it seems Ding Fan’s battle is looking grim."

Madam Yan, wearing a lavender-colored floral dress and holding a white pet that seemed like a fox, stroked its fur with her jade hand, shook her head at Steward He, and said, "What do you mean by grim? They’re doomed to lose. All the people from nearby Luoying Island, Xian Kong Island, and Blood Demon Island have come. They’re definitely doomed."

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Seeing people slaughtered, Tie Hualong and the others were somewhat stunned. They thought they’d win this time, but didn’t expect the situation to turn like this.

There was Black Obsidian on Tie Family Island, but they hadn’t thought to buy those medicine pills that increase combat power. Every Skeleton Sect member had taken medicine pills, enhancing their combat strength. The Second Elder and Fourth Elder, originally at Divine Realm Second Level, now seemed to be at Divine Realm Third Level, easily killing Divine Realm Second Level opponents with a few moves!

Most importantly, these eight Tigertooth Apes were fierce enough to kill at least three to four hundred people within half an hour with their claws.

"Brother Ding, take this!"

Wu Qingxia, who had been fighting alongside Ding Fan, tossed him a medicine bottle and whispered, "There are three Heavenly Strength Pills inside that can double your power, and three Heavenly Wind Pills that can double your speed. Use them as you see fit, but each only lasts for about fifteen minutes."

"Such precious items are here!"

Ding Fan was somewhat surprised. These pills must be extremely expensive. The Skeleton Sect probably used all their hidden Black Obsidian for this battle. At the moment, Ding Fan didn’t need the medicine. With his Heaven Measuring Ruler, there was no opponent yet.

"Chief, too many have died!"

The two Divine Realm Third Level elders of Tie Family were anxious, watching the slaughter anxiously. They looked at Tie Hualong, waiting for his decision.

More than five to six hundred were dead or injured, yet the Skeleton Sect had only lost a dozen people. Tie Hualong gritted his teeth and said, "Wait a little longer, reinforcements will arrive soon!"

The Tigertooth Apes were very fierce. Once he ran over and was killed by them, those coming for reinforcement would be meaningless. Martial artists on Tie Family Island dying was trivial if this war could be won.

Tie Hualong and his team didn’t engage in battle. Ding Fan and the others were surrounded by ordinary martial artists, naturally not targeting Tie Hualong and his three companions.

Tie Hualong’s group was prepared. If they forcefully controlled the Tigertooth Apes to attack them, they could easily kill one or two ape servants, which would be troublesome.

Thus, despite the inner anxiety of Ding Fan, Second Elder, and others, they had to focus on eliminating the island’s martial artists first.

Blood splattered in mid-air, severed limbs flew wildly, and those gravely injured rolled and howled on the ground incessantly. At this moment, the outside of Tie Family Fortress had turned into an Asura Field, so bloody that even Tie Hualong, who was accustomed to seeing blood, couldn’t bear to look.

Time passed, and with every breath, lives disappeared. People from Tie Family Island fell in droves, and casualties began to increase on the Skeleton Sect’s side too. Half of the First Level Martial Artists from the Divine Realm had been killed or injured, three Second Level Experts had died, and by now, only eight Second Level Elder Warriors were still fighting.

"Bang~"

Suddenly, strong footsteps came from behind, clearly indicating numerous people were running. The faces of the Second Elder and other members of the Skeleton Sect turned ugly, in contrast, the three experts of Tie Family, including Tie Hualong, became violent in their expression. Tie Hualong shouted, "Our reinforcements have arrived, everyone move, kill these bastards, and avenge the dead!"

"Ding Fan! Martial Sect Master!"

The Second Elder cut down a person but shouted hoarsely towards Ding Fan and Wu Qingxia. Ding Fan and Wu Qingxia seemed to understand his meaning, and Ding Fan roared as he commanded five Tigertooth Ape servants to charge forward, while Wu Qingxia led the other three following behind Ding Fan to break through.

At the same time, the Second Elder, Fourth Elder, and a few Second Level Experts from the Divine Realm commanded all the combatants to charge towards the three individuals, including Tie Hualong.

Reinforcements had arrived; if they couldn’t kill these three, they would never have another chance. Everyone would be forever stuck on Tie Family Island.

"Hmm~!"

At this point, the three of Tie Hualong hesitated no longer. When the reinforcements reached their side, they naturally had to take action, otherwise if the reinforcements saw them not making a move, the reinforcements also wouldn’t engage.

They observed and understood the Tigertooth Apes’ attack methods, so they were not afraid.

The combat power of the Tigertooth Apes was comparable to that of the Third Level Experts from the Divine Realm, but there were still some differences from true Third Level Experts, not to mention Tie Hualong and the Fourth Elder of the Tie Family had been in the Third Level of the Divine Realm for several years, with the Great Elder already in the mid-tier of the Third Level.

Things are the same; although the Second Elder and Fourth Elder consumed pills to enhance their combat power, their strength increased significantly in a short time, but the gap from the true Third Level of the Divine Realm was even greater, so the three didn’t really care.

"Swoosh swoosh~~"

Meanwhile, all three simultaneously released their Inner Strength, projecting force like blades that flew out like three beams of light, tearing through space with a piercing sound that instilled fear in those who heard it.

However, these three projected Blade Gleams did not attack the Tigertooth Apes, but instead targeted Ding Fan, Wu Qingxia, and the Second Elder respectively. Tie Hualong and the others knew very well that the Tigertooth Apes were controlled by Ding Fan and Wu Qingxia. As long as they killed these two, without their control, they would naturally be safe.

If they could destroy the Control Talisman Spell in their hands, everything would be easier. Without the Control Talisman, the Tigertooth Apes would lose control and might run away, or perhaps turn against the Skeleton Sect members. As Ding Fan and Wu Qingxia were surrounded by them, regardless of what happened, the two would bear the brunt and would have nowhere to escape.

"Hmm?"

When Tie Hualong stared at Ding Fan, Ding Fan became alert; he quickly retrieved a Heavenly Wind Pill from his chest and swallowed it. The power of the pill transformed into Inner Strength, instantly coursing through his body, doubling his speed. With a flicker of his body, he vanished from his original position, dodging the strike like lightning.

Wu Qingxia didn’t swallow any pill, merely controlling a Tigertooth Ape to rush in front of her, helping her block the attack. The Second Elder, who had been consuming pills continuously, reacted swiftly and dodged upon sensing the attack.

"Bang bang bang~"

The sound was like hitting bundles of leather; three Tigertooth Apes were hit, with blood spraying from their bodies. Despite being injured, they charged once again, driven by the soul guides within them, obeying only the commands of their controllers, willing to die upon command. Under the control of Ding Fan and Wu Qingxia, they charged towards the three including Tie Hualong.

The Tigertooth Apes in front had already charged over, leaving no chance for Tie Hualong and the others to release their Inner Strength outward; the three began battling with the Tigertooth Apes using weapons.

Wu Qingxia dared not come close, while the Second Elder and Ding Fan ran over, looking for opportunities to launch a sneak attack. Eight Tigertooth Apes were divided into three teams, with the strongest Elder being besieged by four Tigertooth Apes under Ding Fan’s control, while Tie Hualong and the Fourth Elder of the Tie Family were fiercely attacked by two Tigertooth Apes each.

"Bang!"

The Great Elder of the Tie Family was truly formidable. His weapon, a Golden Long Spear, swept forward and knocked a Tigertooth Ape flying. Turning around, his Golden Long Spear swung at another, sending it flying without hesitation.

The Great Elder’s reaction speed was too quick, calculating the attack trajectories of the Tigertooth Apes before they could even get close, effortlessly knocking them away with overwhelming power. Though he couldn’t kill them, he handled them with ease.

Tie Hualong and the Fourth Elder of the Tie Family were a bit different; facing the onslaught of two Tigertooth Apes, they counterattacked while dodging, unable to win quickly but certainly holding off for now.

"Kill!"

Ding Fan and the Second Elder exchanged glances, both charging towards the Great Elder of the Tie Family. If they didn’t, the Tigertooth Apes wouldn’t have the chance to kill the Great Elder. If they were slain by the Great Elder, the Skeleton Sect would meet utter defeat.

The Fourth Elder and three more Second Level Experts from the Divine Realm also charged in, consuming pills without hesitation. In pairs, they attacked Tie Hualong and the Fourth Elder of the Tie Family. Their thinking aligned with that of the Second Elder, hoping to temporarily hinder Tie Hualong and the Fourth Elder, giving the Tigertooth Apes a chance to kill them.