The East Sea had always been known for its vastness and abundance, famously hosting all sorts of rarities. Twelve Divine Transformation Stage cultivators could certainly be considered leaders in their own right, frequently attending various banquets and having seen their share of wonders—not to mention the odd-looking members of the Sea Clan from the depths of the ocean.

But they truly had never seen a swarm of Meng Jingzhous falling from the sky.

Not even in their wildest nightmares had they envisioned such a scene.

A sky full of Meng Jingzhous exhibited their three heads and six arms technique, covering an immensely wide area. It was futile for the twelve Divine Transformation Stage cultivators to scatter and flee, as they were all within the reach of the One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords attack.

The three heroes of Fangshan Island, who watched from a distance, were completely dumbfounded.

Lu Yang was huffing and puffing with exhaustion. Unleashing this terrifying move was not easy. Deploying the standard One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords involved solidifying sword intent into a sword body. And if one could form a sword body, one could also form the Sword Washing Pool, or even Meng Jingzhou.

The normal application of One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand Swords didn’t demand much from one’s Spiritual Sense; its main mode of attack was simply overwhelming the enemy with a barrage of flying swords.

However, One Meng Becoming Ten Thousand Mengs was not so simple. It was equivalent to thousands of Meng Jingzhous attacking at once, requiring an immensely powerful Spiritual Sense to execute—a feat not even Lu Yang’s Spiritual Sense could manage on its own.

Luckily, they were in the midst of using the Five Elements Battle Formation which not only allowed for sharing strength but also sharing Spiritual Sense.

It goes without saying that Lu Yang’s Spiritual Sense was the best among his peers.

Meng Jingzhou, having constantly contended with Yang Qi, had also cultivated his Spiritual Sense to formidable strength.

Tao Yaoye, who excelled in Illusionary Realms, also possessed an exceedingly powerful Spiritual Sense.

Li Haoran, having inherited Qin Haoran’s memories, had likewise seen an expansion of his Spiritual Sense.

As for Man Gu... Man Gu’s Spiritual Sense was rather average.

Only by combining the Spiritual Senses of all four individuals—Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, and Li Haoran—were they able to perform One Meng Becoming Ten Thousand Mengs.

"I just thought to give it a try; if it hadn’t worked, we could have switched to the Sword Washing Pool. I didn’t expect it to be a success," Lu Yang said, stroking his chin. It was a tactic he had come up with on the spur of the moment, and now it seemed the effect was quite satisfactory.

Meng Jingzhou was screaming and swinging his fists around, not needing to worry about any particular technique as the intensity of the Spiritual Sense didn’t allow for such fine control.

Just fight and get it over with.

Those at the Divine Transformation Stage, already wounded, were beaten into the sea one by one like dumplings being dropped into a pot by the multitudes of Meng Jingzhous attacking them.

The thousands of Meng Jingzhous vanished.

"Thought you could run!" When Meng Jingzhou returned, he had six Divine Transformation Stage cultivators in his six hands.

Lu Yang and the others also sprang into action, entering the sea to retrieve the fallen Divine Transformation Stage cultivators.

"One, two, three... all twelve accounted for," Lu Yang declared, as if the mission was accomplished. He clapped his hands and took an Elixir to restore his strength.

The three heroes of Fangshan Island, who had witnessed the whole process, had their eyes popping out of their heads. These were twelve Divine Transformation Stage cultivators!

They had heard that Immortal Sect disciples possessed extraordinary combat prowess, unbeaten among their peers and even capable of challenging those of higher Cultivation Levels. Yet they had not imagined it to this extreme. Faced with opponents who both in Cultivation Level and number far exceeded them, not only had they won, but they had also taken them all alive?!

As the three heroes saw the fight end and thought to approach, they heard Lu Yang telepathically cautioning them.

"Don’t come over just yet. If you three come over now and learn of their identities, you’re bound to attract vengeance in the future."

Upon hearing this, the trio immediately understood the implication.

Lu Yang proceeded to remove the masks from each of the captured individuals, snorting coldly.

"Daring to oppose our Five Elements Sect, they must truly not wish to live. Have they not ventured out to inquire? In Great Xia, aside from the Seek Dao Sect, who would dare provoke someone from our Five Elements Sect?"

"Do you have a Semi-Immortal backing you up by any chance?"

The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage broke into a cold sweat and kept kowtowing, not to mention having a Semi-Immortal supporting them, they had never even heard of a Semi-Immortal in the entire East Sea.

"All you know is to kowtow and beg for mercy, not very impressive. Hand over all your valuables," Meng Jingzhou kicked over Gao Feng, signaling them to be more cooperative.

Robbery is also a distinctive feature of the East Sea, one must experience it at least once.

The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage were filled with regret. Wasn’t it said that Great Xia was peaceful and that cultivators only sparred without intending to kill? Why did it not seem to be the case at all?

The local cultivators of the East Sea couldn’t surpass this attitude either.

As captives, it was already their great fortune to be alive; wealth was a trivial external possession... While comforting themselves with this thought, they painfully took out their most cherished treasures.

Cultivation techniques, maps, secret realm information, magic artifacts, spirit stones...

Li Haoran shook his head in disappointment: "The level of you East Sea cultivators is really lacking. Handing over your storage rings just like that, if it were me, I would prepare two storage rings, one overt and one covert. The covert ring would be hidden inside my body, casually tear a slit in my flesh, place the storage ring inside, and then let the flesh heal."

Due to personal reasons, Li Haoran had substantial experience in hiding things.

The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage hung their heads in shame upon hearing his words, realizing even their experience in hiding things was inferior to the disciples of the Five Elements Sect.

"Alright, the rare treasure of Fangshan Island now belongs to our Five Elements Sect, all of you get lost!"

"Yes, yes, yes." The cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage felt as if they had received a great pardon and nodded eagerly.

"Wait a second, don’t leave just yet, there’s one more thing,"

"Please speak," the cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage, seeing Meng Jingzhou stopping them, thought he might change his mind on a whim and were all on tenterhooks.

"The three heroes of Fangshan Island have done us a great favor; I’ve memorized all of your faces. If I ever learn that something has happened to Fangshan Island, regardless of whether or not you are suspected, none of you will escape my wrath!"

Meng Jingzhou paused, then glared and shouted angrily, "Why are you still standing there? Get lost, am I supposed to keep you here for dinner?"

Upon hearing this, the cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage fled as if their lives depended on it; the five of them were too malevolent, and even their mere presence was terrifying.

Thus, the matter was concluded, and the three heroes of Fangshan Island flew over timidly.

"Is it, is it over?" Hero Yan still felt the situation was somewhat surreal.

"It’s over. In the future, if anyone asks about the whereabouts of the rare treasure, you just have to tell the truth," Lu Yang said. Feathered Immortal Herbs were too valuable, a treasure that even a cultivator at the body Integration Realm would covet. For the three heroes to possess it was more a curse than a blessing.

Immortal herbs were not something they were qualified to possess in the first place. To have obtained a fifth-grade spirit vein was already a great stroke of luck, and the three heroes were all very grateful to Lu Yang and his companions.

Suddenly, Lu Yang thought of another safety concern, "If I remember correctly, a fifth-grade spirit vein is usually in the possession of a Divine Transformation Stage Cultivator. Won’t it be risky for you three to have it?"

It was common in the East Sea for cultivators to fight over territory; otherwise, the maps from a hundred years ago wouldn’t be so different from those of today.

Even after Lu Yang warned those twelve cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage, it was uncertain whether other cultivators at the same stage might covet this place.

Hero Yan sighed, "Indeed, it’s not very safe, but there’s not much we can do about it. The immediate plan is to rely on the fifth-grade spirit vein for cultivation and advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage as soon as possible. Only then will Fangshan Island truly be secure."

"From what I see, your cultivation level is already at the late stage of the Nascent Soul, isn’t it?" Lu Yang suddenly commented.

Hero Yan informed truthfully, "Previously it was at the late stage Consummation of Nascent Soul. After drinking the Enlightenment Tea, I’ve reached the Half Step to Divinity Transformation Stage. It’s just that I don’t know when I’ll be able to take the final step."

Lu Yang smiled and said, "Why not take advantage of tonight and let you ascend to the Divinity Transformation Stage."