coobybook Chapter 130 Dark Clouds Pressing In
Chapter 130 Dark Clouds Pressing In
The news of the Li Clan joining the Demon Alliance quickly spread throughout the Southern Ridge, shocking all forces, large and small. A super clan with a history spanning thousands of years was actually willing to live under the thumb of others.
Although the Li Clan is no longer at its peak, its profound foundation still makes it one of the top three in the Southern Ridge, far surpassing that of ordinary forces.
Shocked, they couldn't help but wonder why the Li tribe surrendered without a fight.
At the same time, another sense of unease was quietly growing. The Li Clan had already submitted to the Demon Alliance, so what was next? Was the Demon Alliance's next move to plot against the entire Southern Ridge?
Because of the Li tribe's actions, the previously relatively balanced and stable division of power in the Nanling territory was instantly shattered.
The Demon Alliance's Southern Ridge branch, having merged with established forces, is a powerful force that the other two major clans can only dream of.
Various speculations and rumors came one after another, plunging the entire Nanling area into turmoil.
Amidst the widespread rumors circulating outside, Mo Yubingyao, who was at the center of the incident, had no time to pay attention to anything else.
They were so busy with work that they didn't have a moment to rest.
Their immediate priority is to eliminate all the members of the demon sect who were originally planted into the Li clan by the Zhong brothers.
After so many years of infiltration, it's not something that can be cleaned up overnight.
Mo Yu buried himself in the mountain of documents in front of him, his hands constantly flipping through and annotating them, even so.
He still managed to take a moment to ask Bingyao, who was working diligently with her brows furrowed, "Bingbing, how do you think Master did it? How could he so easily make the Li Clan submit to my Demon Alliance?"
Mo Yu looked on with admiration. "Master is indeed worthy of being master."
Originally, Zhongda and the people of the Demon Sect killed so many brothers of the Demon Alliance, and Moyu only wanted to kill him to avenge the dead brothers.
Later, Zhongming came to trade the Mingshan mine for Zhongda. Although he was unwilling, he had no choice but to accept it for the sake of the Demon Alliance's development, and since his master had agreed.
In the end, the master actually let Zhongming take Zhongda back, and even took the mine back with him. At the time, he couldn't understand why the master did that.
Now he finally understood that his master had been playing a game of chess all along, a very, very big game of chess.
Bingyao placed the processed documents on the table to her left.
She continued working without even looking up, and lazily replied, "You're asking me? I'd like to ask you the same thing! I wish I could read my master's mind."
At this point, she changed the subject and said solemnly, "Our master has already brought the Li Clan under his control, and we must handle the follow-up work properly. We must clean up the Demon Sect as soon as possible and not give them any opportunity to take advantage of us, lest these guys seize the chance to retaliate."
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu, who had been smiling, also stopped smiling and became focused, preparing to get back to work.
The next moment, his expression suddenly changed.
He vanished from the spot in an instant, and at the same time, Bingyao's figure disappeared without a trace, as if by magic.
Everyone looked up in astonishment at the sky, where a dark cloud was rapidly rolling towards the Li tribe from afar.
Below, the elders dressed in Li ethnic clothing stared wide-eyed at the dark, menacing clouds that blotted out the sky.
His voice trembled slightly as he said, "That...that's the Vulture Legion of the Demon Sect."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd gasped in shock, their faces turning deathly pale. It was the first time they had ever seen such a massive army of vultures.
Clearly, the Demon Sect's years of scheming have ultimately come to nothing, with the Demon Alliance easily reaping the rewards.
With such an outcome, how could the Demon Sect possibly let it go?
Zhongming acted decisively and shouted! His voice, enveloped in spiritual power, resounded to every corner of the Li Clan.
"All Li Clan members, please take cover in a safe place. All other family members who have trained in the Martial Hall for more than three years, members of the Elder Council, and members of the Guard should immediately come to the central square and follow me to activate the clan protection formation."
Zhongming has always held considerable influence within the Li tribe, and with Zhongli's withdrawal from worldly affairs, his power has grown even greater; otherwise, how could he dare to covet the position of tribe leader?
The once peaceful Li tribe was suddenly plunged into tension and busyness. Although many Li tribe members were not clear about what was happening, they obeyed orders and hid in safe places out of trust in their family leaders.
At this moment, following his call, more and more people gathered in the huge central square.
In the central square, seven enormous dragon pillars stand tall, upon which the Li tribe's ancestors personally laid out a protective array. Once activated, it will form an indestructible barrier, enveloping the entire Li tribe and resisting external attacks.
However, this formation consumes a great deal of energy and requires at least ten highly skilled elders to activate.
The more people there are, the stronger this formation becomes.
Each time the clan's protective formation is activated, it requires a significant amount of time and precious resources to replenish its energy. It cannot be activated a second time for at least two years. Therefore, this protective formation is only used as a last resort.
"Clan Chief Zhongming, is it really that serious? Didn't we join the Demon Alliance? Surely they won't abandon us!" a member of the Li Clan asked.
"It's always better to be prepared. An extra layer of protection is never a bad thing," Zhongming said simply.
However, his face grew increasingly solemn. Others might not know, but he had dealt with the Demon Sect for many years and was well aware of just how terrifying the destructive and offensive power of the Demon Sect's vulture army was.
If the vulture legion were to break through the defenses and enter, it would be an absolute catastrophe for the people of the Li tribe.
Even if the Li tribe's guards were to encounter them one-on-one, they might not necessarily come out on top.
Moreover, that massive, dark vulture legion numbered well over a hundred thousand…
Zhongming took a deep breath, suppressing this chilling truth in his heart.
If we were to speak out, it would only increase their panic and anxiety, and would not bring any real help.
At this moment, the central square was bustling with people, yet they were arranged in an orderly manner.
Seven majestic dragon pillars stood, each surrounded by hundreds of clansmen. Led by members of the elders' council, they activated the clan's protective formation.
With the infusion of everyone's spiritual power, the coiled dragon pillar shone brightly, slowly condensing into a semi-circular light shield.
It resembles a transparent dome.
In the blink of an eye, the entire Li tribe was enveloped within it.
With the formation successfully activated, everyone's anxiety eased somewhat.
In mid-air, Mo Yu and Bing Yao hovered silently, staring coldly at the menacing vulture legion opposite them.
The sheer size and power of the demon army was enough to send chills down one's spine...
Even Mo Yu and Bing Yao were slightly stunned!