System's Super Sect-Chapter 470 - 468. The Power of Hurricane Skill (3)

Seven Peaks Mountain.

This towering mountain rises in the central part of Flying Fish Island, right beside the main branch’s location. The seven peaks stretch endlessly like a dragon’s spine. To the east, one can see the Qin Soul clan; to the west, the Qin Lan clan, and looking around one can overlook the entire Flying Fish Island.

Qin Hai ascended Seven Peaks Mountain and as he looked down, a shocking scene caused his face to turn grim. Because beneath his feet, the territory they regained using the lives of clan members in recent days was being continuously devoured under the "bloody jaws" of two families. Even though the Second Elder and other elders had already brought reinforcements to temporarily halt their advance, it was only a temporary pause.

"What exactly did Qin Ru’an do on this trip that caused Qin Soul and Qin Lan to launch a full-scale attack without holding back? Outside reinforcements? Impossible, the only potential interference around East Lake could be from Extreme Realm Mountain. Given our relations with the Immortal Sect, Extreme Realm Mountain definitely wouldn’t dare intervene." As he overlooked below, Qin Hai promptly sent a message for the Wing Race demon to deliver to the elders fiercely battling on both sides, conveying one singular intent: fight while retreating!

The Second Elder leading 2,000 men confronted Qin Soul’s 3,000 to 4,000 people.

The Third Elder leading 2,000 men also battled against 3,000 to 4,000 people.

Although the branches’ overall power was less than the main branch, their numbers in the Profound Realm and Body Refining Thirteenth Layer Realm were fewer than those of the main branch, but they exceeded in numbers.

The most fearsome was not these two families, the thing Qin Hai feared the most was when Qin Chuan would make his move. He still had five to six thousand Body Refining Cultivators above the Eighth Layer Realm, and Divine Profound Realm as his support, while Qin Hai had less than 2,000 men and a Half-Step Divine Profound to defend—though he possessed the most lethal tool for Qin Hai right now, which was his son Qin Ruan, he still worried.

Thus, Qin Hai stood on Seven Peaks Mountain until dusk.

Nevertheless, Qin Hai was oblivious to the passage of time because he continuously pondered strategies.

Others only need to consider the present, but he had to think about this Flying Fish Island.

As evening fell, Flying Fish Island was ablaze, the crimson sky seemed dyed by this raging fire, appearing terrifying.

At this moment, he could see that the Second Elder and Third Elder retreated to a small town ten miles from the main branch’s residence—there was nowhere left to retreat— the reclaimed territories from the past few days were seized again within merely an afternoon. If Qin Soul and Qin Lan breached these two defense lines, he would be forced to retreat to the family residence, becoming trapped like a fish in a barrel.

"Father, what should we do?" Qin Mo inquired from the side.

"The wind here is strong, go check on your mother, and don’t concern yourself with other matters." Without turning, Qin Hai’s gaze fixed on the northern territory where the Qin Chuan branch resided.

Just then, someone flew up Seven Peaks Mountain riding the Wing Race demon.

Upon landing, the person immediately knelt on the ground.

His words arrested Qin Hai’s attention.

"Clan Leader, the Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Elder Shu have all died in battle."

Qin Mo trembled violently, exclaiming, "What did you say!"

He was about to pull the person when Qin Hai spoke.

"Stop shouting, go back and guard your mother!"

"Father, Elder Shu and the others..." Qin Mo might not be close to the Fourth Elder and Fifth Elder, but Elder Shu had raised him.

Qin Hai coldly uttered four words, "This is war."

Unwilling, Qin Mo wouldn’t leave, forcing only himself to walk down the mountain.

Upon returning to the clan, Qin Hai issued a command.

The people guarding the northern side went to reinforce the east and west fronts.

Faced with ten miles, Qin Hai was truly helpless, having to mobilize the northern people to stabilize the situation on the east and west.

"Abandon the north, preserve the chance to breathe and counterattack."

After issuing the order, Qin Hai promptly headed for the dungeon.

Qin Ruan was imprisoned there.

...

Immortal Sect.

After everyone finished breakfast, Wen Ping directly chose to upgrade the kitchen.

Only three to four White Crystals are needed per upgrade.

Wen Ping decisively carried out a triple upgrade, consuming 70 hours.

However, when everyone saw the announcement board saying the kitchen was temporarily unavailable, they appeared disappointed.

"So long, huh~" Lin Kewu sighed.

"Nearly four days without Spirit Rice, it’s so sad, I feel my Purity Body is about to enter Minor Success." Miao Yin murmured, feeling restless, but after a brief discussion, they all left.

Unable to eat Spirit Rice, they could only continue with cultivation.

Nonetheless, Long Ke was not as good-natured.

Her access within Immortal Sect was already limited, the blockade affected her ability to consume Spirit Rice and nurture her Spirit Body, now even that was cut off.

Instantly rushing to Jianmu Forest, she confronted Wen Ping.

"Young Sect Leader, what are you up to?"

Wen Ping is frequently coldly rebuked for being addressed as "brat," leading her to decide on an alternate moniker.

She’s calling Wen Ping "Young Sect Leader."

"Are you not aware when others are cultivating, interruptions are not welcomed?" Wen Ping grumpily glanced at Long Ke.

"Why is your kitchen closed?"

"The pot broke."

"You’re kidding, I can’t even damage the chairs in your kitchen, how could the pot break?"

"Whatever, if it wants to break, it breaks, why are you concerned over that as a Mountain Suppression Realm cultivator instead of cultivating?" The recent practice had led him to sense the Divine Profound Middle Realm close, dismissing concerns over his own aunt.

...

Flying Fish Island.

Qin Chuan clan.

When Qin Lan and Qin Soul were embroiled in fierce combat, the Qin Chuan clan remained silent, leaving the elders anxious.

Especially upon receiving reports from spies indicating the north was vulnerable, their impatience grew.

Yet, because Qin Ruan was held by the main branch, despite the impatience, they knew they couldn’t act now.

After nightfall, Qin Chuan summoned the Grand Elder, "Brother Qin Ye, lead 1,000 men to approach the main branch. Remember, don’t attack with full force, just feign an assault. Create the best opportunity for Qin Ru’an, the Patriarch."

He knew Immortal Sect had people in the main branch.

Therefore, the rescue must ensure success without any mishaps, preventing the Immortal Sect and main branch from killing Qin Ruan in anger—since this was his only son.

Full-bearded Qin Ye nodded immediately, glancing at Qin Ru’an seated nearby, "Clan Leader, rest assured. I will definitely create an opportunity for the Patriarch, allowing Nephew Qin Ruan to return safely."

He understood Qin Hai’s intent.

He must lure Qin Tian out!

At this moment, Qin Ru’an stood up, he sighed heavily and said in a tone of disappointment, "Why did you act so recklessly, seeking to flaunt power?"

"The Patriarch’s reprimand is justified."

Qin Hai bowed his head and bent over.

Though resigned, Qin Ru’an still remarked, "Fear not, today I will surely bring Qin Ruan out safely, even if Immortal Sect has a Divine Profound within the main branch, they cannot prevent me from taking Qin Ruan, not to mention Immortal Sect wouldn’t send a Divine Profound to assist."

If Immortal Sect had a dual Divine Profound, Murong Qing would have informed you.

Murong Qing had no justification to conceal anything for an enemy.

The grudge he held against Murong Qing encompassed the main branch alone, irrelevant to the sub-branches.

Therefore, this trip, aside from rescuing Qin Ruan, included something to stabilize the situation—ideally killing Qin Hai.