SPMT : Chapter 173

“Big senior Xiao, Big senior Lei,” cultivators who encountered Xiao Xiaofan and Lei Xuan greeted them respectfully.

“Big seniors, the red crab monsters appeared again. Could the two seniors go take a look?” a cultivator hurried over and said.

Xiao Xiaofan said with high spirits, “Good!”

Xiao Xiaofan walked to the seaside and saw a string of crabs over a meter in diameter. He almost drooled. Xiao Xiaofan quickly dealt with the crabs that came ashore, causing several Qi Refinement cultivators to exclaim in amazement.

Xiao Xiaofan looked at the group of Qi Refinement cultivators making a big fuss and said carelessly, “They’re just a few crabs. Nothing to be afraid of. Just notify me if this happens again.”

After Xiao Xiaofan came to the island, he very generously helped slaughter sea beasts that came ashore, quickly winning the support of the island’s cultivators.

After Xiao Jingting settled down on the island, he began preparing for Core Formation.

“We need to set up a defensive formation on the island. Here’s the formation diagram,” Xu Mu’an gathered Xiao Xiaofan and the others and said.

Lei Xuan asked somewhat confused, “Do we need to set up such a large formation?”

Xu Mu’an nodded and said, “Of course”

Xiao Jingting’s Core Formation would take several months. Xu Mu’an had come here because this place was remote. If he formed his core here, very few people would know. But no matter how remote, Core Formation would still cause quite a commotion. Fearing complications during Xiao Jingting’s Core Formation, Xu Mu’an decided to establish a formation in the surroundings.

Chen Xu looked at the formation diagram thoughtfully and said, “Setting up according to this diagram would require quite a few formation materials.”

Xu Mu’an said nonchalantly, “I’ve prepared for this long ago.”

Lei Xuan looked at the formation diagram and said, “Uncle Xu, this formation requires integrating hundreds of Lei Yan walnuts! Do you have that many Lei Yan walnuts?”

Xu Mu’an took out a box and opened it. Inside were indeed hundreds of Lei Yan walnuts.

Lei Xuan’s eyes widened in surprise.

Chen Xu smiled and said, “This way, once the great formation is completed, even late Golden Core cultivators could be held off for a while. Uncle Xu is really good to Uncle Xiao.”

Hearing Chen Xu’s words, Xu Mu’an knew Chen Xu had guessed his purpose for setting up the great formation. “Your Uncle Xiao is even better to me.”

“Let me help too,” Chen Xu said.

“Thank you, Young Master Chen.”

Chen Xu said carelessly, “Uncle Xu, no need to be polite.”

Xiao Jingting found a cave dwelling on the island and settled down. Xu Mu’an led a group to set up the formation, while Xiao Xiaojin brought a few people to help out and cook.

……

The behavior of Xu Mu’an’s group caused much discussion on the island.

“What are the seniors doing?”

“Don’t know! Looks like they’re establishing a formation, but why set up such a large formation on the island?”

“Who knows! The seniors naturally have their considerations.”

“How did so many Foundation Establishment seniors suddenly appear?”

“Why worry about so much? Isn’t it good to have seniors in charge?”

“……”

……

“Here,” Chen Xu pointed to a position beside him. Xiao Xiaodong drove a formation flag into the position Chen Xu indicated.

Chen Xu looked at Xiao Xiaodong and said, “In another day or two, it should be completed.” Time flew by – they had been on the island for a month already.

Xiao Xiaodong nodded and said, “Should be. We need to hurry. Once the formation is established, even if Golden Core cultivators come, we’ll have the power to fight.”

“I can’t contact grandfather anymore,” Chen Xu said with a frown.

Xiao Xiaodong frowned and said, “My transmission talisman with the sect has also failed.”

When they left the sect, Qiu Yun had said that righteous and demonic paths might break into war. Now, with teleportation arrays everywhere being destroyed and transmission talismans affected, it seemed the battle between righteous and demonic paths had already begun.

They didn’t know whether to consider it fortunate or unfortunate. Fufeng Island was remote and resource-poor, so it hadn’t been drawn into battle yet. This situation had pros and cons. The advantage was that they were relatively safe for now. The disadvantage was that if the righteous path was defeated, they might not be able to evacuate with the main forces in time, leaving them in a passive position.

“Before communications were cut, grandfather told me to stay with you all for now,” Chen Xu said.

“It’s still relatively safe here. If something really happens, I’ll protect you,” Xiao Xiaodong said.

Chen Xu nodded and said, “I know.”

“Big brother, big brother…” While Xiao Xiaodong and Chen Xu were discussing matters, Xiao Xiaofan came running over hurriedly.

“What is it!” Xiao Xiaodong asked.

“I caught a big abalone,” Xiao Xiaofan said.

Xiao Xiaodong: “……”

“Don’t think about eating all day. Spend more time helping set up the formation,” Xiao Xiaodong said.

Xiao Xiaofan scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and said, “I know, I know. Big brother, don’t keep lecturing me.”

Xiao Xiaodong: “……”

……

Several Qi Refinement cultivators on the island gathered together talking.

“I heard the transmission devices here don’t work anymore. The righteous-demonic war has fully erupted, and they can’t attend to us.”

“Staying here is pretty good. The seniors are quite kind.”

Xiao Xiaofan’s menu changed daily. He hunted sea beasts every day, and the sea beasts Xiao Xiaofan looked down on were given to them to eat. The flesh and blood of the sea beasts Xiao Xiaofan hunted was rich in spiritual energy. Though Xiao Xiaofan didn’t value it, for these Qi Refinement cultivators, it was rare good stuff.

“But this probably isn’t a long-term plan! If the war continues, it’ll eventually reach us.”

“When the sky falls, tall people hold it up. We have seniors here – what’s to fear?”

“That’s true, but if the main forces evacuate and we’re still here, it would be too dangerous.”

“Sigh, these Foundation Establishment seniors who came to our island all seem to have unusual backgrounds! One senior is called Chen Xu and apparently has a Nascent Soul grandfather.”

“If he has a Nascent Soul grandfather, why would he come here?”

“Don’t know! Maybe out of boredom.”

……

Xiao Xiaofan sat by the lake cooking sea fish. During this time, Xiao Xiaofan’s group lived fulfilling lives – cultivating, hunting sea beasts, and eating all day.

“I heard the righteous and demonic paths are fighting. Why do you think they started fighting?” Xiao Xiaofan asked with curiosity.

Xiao Xiaodong shrugged and said, “Don’t know! Maybe they’ve lived too long and got bored.”

Chen Xu smiled and said, “The origin of disputes is always about interests.”

Lei Xuan scratched his head and said, “We’re staying here while not knowing what’s happening outside.”

Xiao Xiaodong glanced at Lei Xuan and said, “We’re just a few Foundation Establishment cultivators. We can’t affect the big picture. Let’s wait here.”

“Huh, is it going to thunder?” Xiao Xiaofan looked at the thunder clouds gathering in the sky.

Chen Xu looked toward where the thunder clouds were gathering and said, “No, your father is about to advance to Golden Core.”

Xiao Xiaofan said with surprise, “Dad is going to become a Golden Core ancestor?”

Chen Xu nodded and said, “Yes!” Chen Xu had long witnessed Xiao Jingting’s strength and knew Xiao Jingting had reached Foundation Establishment Great Perfection in the secret realm. Seeing Xiao Jingting advance to Golden Core now wasn’t surprising.

“Dad is really amazing!” Xiao Xiaofan said.

Chen Xu nodded and said, “Yes! Your dad is capable.”

Chen Xu noticed that the formation they had set up earlier was activated. The formation they had spent great effort building not only had defensive functions but also concealment capabilities. Under this formation’s disguise, people on other islands would just think it was thundering on the island.

In the cave, Xiao Jingting, who had been in seclusion for some time, fully circulated his spiritual power. The originally free-floating spiritual energy in his meridians transformed into streams of spiritual liquid. A Golden Core slowly took shape in Xiao Jingting’s sea of consciousness.

Lightning struck above Xiao Jingting’s cave dwelling. Xiao Xiaojin watched this scene, covered his ears, and hid behind Xiao Xiaodong.

“Will father be alright?” Xiao Xiaojin asked with some worry.

Xiao Xiaodong said carelessly, “He’ll be fine.” He knew clearly how good his father’s physical condition was.

“Boom!” A flame attack struck above the great formation.

“Defend!” Xu Mu’an’s stern shout rang in everyone’s ears.

Xiao Xiaodong quickly stood up and said, “Someone’s coming.”

Chen Xu looked at the red-haired man in the sky and said, “It’s Old man Chihuo from Fenyan(Burning Flame) Sect. He’s from the demonic sects.”

Xiao Xiaodong’s group quickly gathered together.

“Old Monster Chihuo, what are you doing here?” Chen Xu asked.

The red-haired male cultivator looked at Chen Xu and laughed, saying, “I heard that several young talents from Qingyun Immortal Sect and Chen Lifeng’s precious grandson are all on this small island. I didn’t know if it was true or false, so I came to see. I didn’t expect the rumors to be true.”

The red-haired male cultivator’s eyes brightened, looking like he had struck a great bargain.

“What do you want to do?” Chen Xu asked with a frown.

Old Monster Chihuo looked at Chen Xu and smiled, saying, “I heard your grandfather dotes on you! I wonder how many benefits I can get by trading you with your grandfather. Young Master Chen, you really don’t know how to treasure yourself, actually running to this kind of place.”

Thunder rumbled continuously. The red-haired man glanced toward Xiao Jingting’s cave dwelling and said, “I didn’t expect this place to not only have you few talents but also someone forming a Golden Core. Must be someone from Qingyun Immortal Sect too. Perfect to deal with them all together.”

With late Golden Core cultivation, Old Monster Chihuo didn’t consider a cultivator just entering Golden Core worth worrying about. However, letting this cultivator continue growing would be problematic.

“Detonate!” Xu Mu’an said.

At Xu Mu’an’s command, Xiao Xiaodong’s group moved to various formation nodes and launched attacks.

Thunder orbs emerged from the formation and exploded toward Old Monster Chihuo.

Xu Mu’an had spent so much time setting up this formation precisely to prevent Golden Core cultivators from arriving. Xu Mu’an was confident this great formation could easily hold off early Golden Core cultivators for a month or two. Unfortunately, what came was a late Golden Core cultivator.

Xu Mu’an had buried hundreds of Lei Yan walnuts in the great formation. When they exploded, it was spectacular and magnificent.

Old Monster Chihuo originally hadn’t taken the great formation seriously, but only realized its power after being attacked.

Old Monster Chihuo cursed angrily. Although Golden Core cultivators had incredibly strong physical qualities, the power unleashed by Lei Yan walnuts was extraordinary. Old Monster Chihuo had to avoid their edge.

Old Monster Chihuo’s gaze swept over Lei Xuan and Xiao Xiaofan, finally settling on Chen Xu.

Old Monster Chihuo’s purpose this time was to kill Lei Xuan and Xiao Xiaofan. If these two grew up, they would be detrimental to the demonic path. As for Chen Xu, he would be excellent leverage against Chen Lifeng.

Old Monster Chihuo looked at Chen Xu who was right in front of him and very much wanted to grab him.

Xiao Xiaodong frowned. The way Old Monster Chihuo looked at Chen Xu made him very uncomfortable.

R : Xiaodong be like : “Don’t even think about my wife !”