A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 323 - 283: Defection

Moments later, three escape lights shot out from Lingsha City, heading directly towards Fucang Mountain.

Three escape lights, yet there were four people. Wu Yan was being carried by Lu Qian, flying together, and the rapidly flashing scenery and the howling wind made her somewhat dizzy.

For a sect leader to take a young girl like Wu Yan as a trump card and carry her along, Lu Qian couldn’t help but feel a bit awkward.

But participating in the decisive battle this time could involve confronting enemy Golden Core cultivators; being overly cautious is justified. Furthermore, Lu Qian wasn’t completely trusting of Master Fengfeng at this moment.

As far as Lu Qian knew, Master Fengfeng was not a generous person, and there was certainly some resentment still lingering in his heart, but he is merely enduring for the sake of the greater picture before everyone.

If my luck runs out and I encounter Master Yeguang, and he doesn’t come to my aid, allowing me to be killed, it’s quite possible. What’s even scarier is that who knows if he might intentionally create a crisis at the moment of victory, handing me over to Master Yeguang.

If I die, the Yunshan Sect would collapse, and the Shuangye Alliance would fragment, then Mingsha Bay and Golden Dawn Peak would have a reason to be reclaimed by the Xuanguang Sect.

That would be quite a profitable deal.

Therefore, I must be cautious, so I brought Wu Yan along. For a sect leader to accompany a disciple, it’s also very normal.

The distance from Fucang Mountain to Mingsha Bay is about seven hundred miles. Flying at full speed with Foundation Establishment escape speed, it takes less than an hour to get there.

Now with Wu Yan, it’s a bit slower, and by the time Lu Qian arrived at the Fucang Mountain camp, it was already past noon, and the Blood Sea Devouring Spirit Array encompassing Fucang Mountain had completely dissipated.

For some unknown reason, the Sanshan County army had not yet moved, perhaps due to the entire detachment being obliterated, causing a morale shake and requiring a strategic readjustment for the next steps?

No matter the reason, these are not things Lu Qian needs to worry about.

At this moment, Lu Qian, Yang Jiye, Duu Yeming, and Wu Yan entered the Fucang Mountain base. Looking at the camps leaning against the mountain range, sprawling without end, and various flags covering the sky like a dense forest, along with floating battleships rising and falling from all peaks, he felt somewhat shaken.

This is the power of a county overlord, this is county mansion warfare!

Though not yet at the peak of Chongming County’s strength, this perspective allows one to imagine the mighty strength of the Xuanguang Sect in the past, commanding everyone and drawing countless followers.

The Golden Core Sect is indeed extraordinary.

The four of them entered the base, naturally greeted by Xuanguang Sect disciples. Learning that this was the Yunshan Sect Leader who conquered two places in a day, various glances were cast upon him by the cultivators.

They passed unhindered all the way to the entrance of the central army tent, and a disciple went to announce, "Yunshan Sect Leader Lu Qian requests to meet."

Upon hearing that Lu Qian had finally arrived, everyone in the tent showed varied expressions. Hee Yangchen looked triumphant, the Fifth Elder snorted coldly, the Second Elder looked at his nose with his eyes, while the Spirit Talisman Sect crowd remained silent.

"Let him in."

Lu Qian left the three waiting outside the tent and entered alone.

Upon entering, a sharp gaze fell upon him and Golden Core spiritual pressure washed over him, causing him to shiver and feel as if his body had turned cold.

He sensed the naked killing intent.

Yet, Lu Qian respectfully bowed, "A sinner, pays respect to Master Fengfeng."

The tent fell silent for a while, and Master Fengfeng sized up Lu Qian for quite a moment, then suddenly sneered, "What is your crime? This time, your regain of Golden Dawn Peak and Mingsha Bay is a great merit. Previously, I misjudged, not realizing you possessed such ability."

Lu Qian pretended not to understand Master Fengfeng’s tone and performed a salute, "All thanks to the great fortune and blessing of Master Fengfeng. Although the battle was won, my sect has suffered significant damage and is powerless, so we can only dispatch three Foundation Establishment cultivators, and hope Master Guru forgives us."

Master Fengfeng spoke in a deep voice, "I won’t hold you accountable for various acts of rebellion; I’ll grant you the spirit veins and attached territories of Golden Dawn Peak and Lingsha City. The decisive battle is imminent, you—"

Suddenly, alarms rang sharply, and the horns blared loudly!

The Sanshan County was attacking again!

Master Fengfeng abruptly stood up, "Elder Dog Cang Jing, I wasn’t looking for him, yet he dares come provoking. Issue orders, deploy the full army, we’ll settle things with Sanshan County!"

The war drums thundered once more.

The Sanshan County army emerged from the clouds again, driving directly at Fucang Mountain. Master Yeguang led thirteen Foundation Establishment cultivators at the forefront, their dazzling escape lights forming a unified front, remarkably conspicuous even in broad daylight. Behind them were eleven floating battleships organized in formation, with nearly a thousand Qi Cultivation elites.

A vast sea of spiritual power light washed over them, the overwhelming killing intent causing everyone’s expression to become stern, their breaths heavy.

Amid sharp horns and swaying banners, the Chongming County crowd gathered, squad after squad of cultivator phalanxes rising into the sky, quickly preparing under their respective Sect Leaders and Elders.

Master Fengfeng’s divine sense swept through the army, suddenly furrowing his brows and angrily saying, "Where is Han Wen? Where is Shahe Gang’s Foundation Establishment? The enemy is at the doorstep, what are they dawdling for!"

The Fifth Elder’s face turned ashen with sweat. He suddenly realized he had completely lost contact with Han Wen.

Not only that, but within Shahe Gang’s formation, only close to two hundred cultivators remained, about fifty or sixty went missing, all Late-Stage Qi Cultivation!

A scout leader suddenly reported, "More than an hour ago, a watchman spotted Han Wen and his party leaving Fucang Mountain, claiming to be executing Master Guru’s secret task. He held a Golden Core paper, so we did not obstruct them."

The Fifth Elder’s face turned green. To facilitate actions, Master Fengfeng had issued blank Golden Core papers to a few elders, and Han Wen possessed one given by the Fifth Elder.

From current evidence, Han Wen probably defected amidst battle!

Master Fengfeng’s killing intent spiked, his facial features twisted with anger, causing the Fifth Elder’s face to turn ashen, kneeling to the ground. But at this moment, the Sanshan County’s forces were already at the front, not leaving time for pursuits.

Just then, Master Fengfeng shouted, "The Shahe Gang battle array is under Yunshan Sect’s command, counter the enemy!"

Lu Qian and his group led Shahe Gang’s elites into the sky, hearts filled with uncertainty and ominous premonitions.

For someone like Han Wen to choose defection at this moment? It’s impossible he’s unaware that the outcome remains undecided, and the flank is safe, with ample prospects for success!

Regardless, Han Wen and I have a non-fighting vow, should...

The rumbling of spiritual power cannons had blasted, and the two armies directly began engaging. The two Zhenrens, enemies meeting, saw red, spoke no words, and immediately clashed, both determined to fight and win.

Lu Qian had no time to think further, leading Shahe Gang’s battle array skyward last, positioned at the army’s edge.

He, Yang Jiye, and Duu Yeming, as the spearhead, led Shahe Gang disciples against the enemy’s flank.

Meanwhile, Lingsha City was in full alarm!

Wang Yu looked up to see two Foundation Establishment escape lights rushing straight in, blocked outside the city by the Five Elements Grand Array.