Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 248

Rumble!

As Zhong Lin was leisurely flying, rumbling sounds came from afar.

He saw the once-calm sea suddenly surging with boundless waves. The rumbling sound Zhong Lin heard was the roar from those hundred-meter-high giant waves.

The sea was not empty; on the contrary, it was filled with people.

The saying goes, "rely on the mountain to eat the mountain, rely on the sea to eat the sea." The martial artists in the Luoxing Islands, located in the Eastern Desolate Sea Domain, mostly seek resources from the sea.

Collecting spirit beads, catching treasure fish, hunting sea beasts...

This formed a complete industrial chain.

But now, under these giant waves, those martial artists let out desperate screams, frantically fleeing towards the shore.

As for the boats sailing on the sea, they were like toys, smashed into pieces by the giant waves.

The martial artists who fell into the sea intended to dive underwater and swim through the sea bottom, only to see dark shadows flash by, turning into mists of blood and dyeing the surrounding sea red.

Zhong Lin’s face changed, and with his divine sight, he saw those so-called shadows were clearly sea beasts.

"Something’s happening."

Zhong Lin no longer lingered and directly used the "Sword Step" from the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture, wrapped in sword qi, transforming into a sword light heading towards Luoxing Islands, at a speed several times faster than before, even faster than using the Red Flames Wings.

Before long, Luoxing Islands came into view.

Always filled with gentle breezes and a hint of spring, Luoxing Islands were now bleak, filled with cries of misery.

The eastern part of Luoxing Islands was a built coastal port where countless ships docked or traveled daily, thriving.

But at this moment, those tower ships, sailboats, and five-masted warships were smashed to pieces under the giant waves, with only the giant ships built by the major sects barely surviving.

These giant ships, the foundation of the major sects, were specifically used to venture out to sea and gather resources for the sect, built by powerful martial artists using spiritual fire to forge steel. They could cut through waves and travel thousands of miles a day.

But now, facing these hundred-meter waves, they were barely holding on, creaking and groaning, seemingly about to break apart at any moment.

Countless sea beasts appeared along the coastal region, swimming back and forth, exuding a terrifying majesty.

All martial artists who hadn’t returned to Luoxing Island in time became food surrounded by these sea beasts, staining the entire sea area red with blood.

A wave in the distance slowly approached, and atop it stood thousands of water monkeys.

"Sea Apes? Why are they here?"

Seeing these sea apes stepping on the waves, a trace of doubt flashed in Zhong Lin’s eyes.

Water monkeys was just a joking name; these were the Sea Ape Clan, a branch of the Sea Clan.

The sea didn’t only have sea beasts but also sea clans.

In simple terms, the Sea Clan are intelligent sea beasts. Once they have intelligence, they’re no longer beasts but civilized tribes.

The Sea Ape Clan before them was one branch of the Sea Clan.

Yet no one expected the Sea Ape Clan to lead sea beasts to attack the Luoxing Islands, knowing that there was no direct conflict between the Sea Clan and the Human Clan. After all, the Sea Clan’s power was intricate and vast, chaotic within themselves.

Sea Ape Clan, Mermaid Clan, Octopus Clan, Lobster Clan, Stone Crab Clan...

Although collectively called the Sea Clan, some clans are food and predators to each other, making harmony impossible, with wars sometimes more brutal than those among humans.

Moreover, Luoxing Islands belong to the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, and despite their remote location, they are protected by the Sacred Land. Small friction is acceptable, but large-scale slaughter is absolutely not.

"So... what’s going on?"

Zhong Lin was still somewhat puzzled, not understanding why these water monkeys suddenly besieged Luoxing Islands.

Luoxing Islands’ various forces reacted swiftly. Though they might slaughter each other over interests in normal times, in such a life-and-death situation, they naturally chose to unite against the enemy.

Zhong Lin also spotted the Sect Master of the Purple Cloud Sect, Ouyang Daoyong, among the crowd, and he immediately flew over.

"Greetings to the Sect Master."

Ouyang Daoyong also noticed Zhong Lin flying over, his eyes lighting up with surprise, saying, "Elder Zhong has made a breakthrough?"

"I must thank the Sect Master for taking me in, enabling me to gain more cultivation resources, which finally allowed me to break through the long-stagnant realm."

Zhong Lin did not intend to hide his cultivation. Being a Fifth Grade Alchemist, he naturally earned money quickly, and his cultivation advanced rapidly. If it stagnated, it would attract attention.

Moreover, the higher the cultivation, the fewer troubles come your way, while granting more access to resources.

"Haha, excellent! Our Purple Cloud Sect has gained another Spirit Sea Realm expert, how wonderful and worthy of celebration," Ouyang Daoyong laughed heartily.

In just half a year, his fifth disciple, sixth disciple, and seventh disciple all crossed into the Transcendent Realm, condensed the Spirit Sea. With Zhong Lin, that made four Spirit Sea Realm experts, doubling the strength of the entire Purple Cloud Sect.

Others nearby quickly came forward to extend their congratulations. Previously known as a Fifth Grade Alchemist, and now having broken through to the Spirit Sea Realm, the combination made Zhong Lin’s rise unstoppable. Even outside the Purple Cloud Sect, any force in Luoxing Islands would welcome him openly.

"Sect Master, what is the situation?"

Zhong Lin pointed at the Sea Ape Clan surrounding them outside inquiringly.

Ouyang Daoyong’s expression turned solemn as he shook his head, saying, "Unclear. This group of water monkeys suddenly led the sea beasts and surrounded us, killing on sight. Don’t worry; the Seven Stars Sect people have already arrived."

The Seven Stars Sect is the strongest sect on the Luoxing Islands, respected by all of the other factions on the 108 islands.

As they spoke, a young man rode the wind from the sky. His appearance was exceptionally handsome, with a high nose bridge, clad in a splendid silver robe, with a crown on his head, looking much like a prince from some dynasty.

Though he appeared young, his aura was extremely strong, rolling like tides.

Zhong Lin had already developed the habit of not "judging by appearances." Even Ouyang Daoyong beside him maintained a youthful appearance. Let alone others.

The existence of the Color Fixing Pill had long turned appearance and age into jokes, with strength being the only measure.

Seeing Zhong Lin’s puzzlement, Ouyang Daoyong explained through sound transmission, "This person’s name is Gong Xuan, the Law Enforcement Elder of the Seven Stars Sect, a Spirit Embryo Realm expert, skilled with blades, once killed a martial artist of the same level with a single strike."

Zhong Lin slightly nodded, his eyes fixed on Gong Xuan’s figure in the void.

Gong Xuan stood in the void, his face also looking extremely grim as he gazed at the already destroyed port. Taking a deep breath, his voice icy cold, he said, "Why have you Sea Ape Clan invaded Luoxing Islands? Do you really think we are defenseless? Yuan Ying, come out and meet me."