Chapter 154

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Chapter 154: Yun State Trembles

The Wilderness, Five Elements Sect’s stronghold

No one inside the stronghold received any news. They only saw a large number of flying boats in the sky. Zhang Wanjing was scared, thinking it was an attack from someone. Thankfully, he recognized the Five Elements Sect’s emblem and quickly prepared by activating the restricted airspace formation.

The flying boat didn’t land inside the base, but outside the base. Afterwards, disciples from the Five Elements Sect came out of the flying boat and formed a line outside the base.

"Five people with Nascent Soul, at least thirty people with golden core, more than three hundred with Building foundation. What is the sect doing?"

Lin Jiang counted the disciples who came down from the flying boat. There were already so many of them, and they have not received any information about what the sect is planning.

"Even my father didn’t receive any information."

Zhang Shuhua said with a gloomy face. With his father’s cultivation level and status, he should have received the information. Something is not right.

"It must be because of the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit."

Lin Jiang firmly believed that with the sect mobilizing such a large force without revealing any information to Zhang Wanjing, it could be for the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit.

Zhang Wanjing approached and interacted with the Nascent Soul Elder who was leading the team. The Nascent Soul Elder was Guo Yunfeng, an acquaintance of Zhang Wanjing, Law Enforcement Hall Master Nie Wuyuan, and another elder named Shen Qun, who didn’t hold any official position.

"Three Martial Uncles, what urgent matter requires all three of you to take action at the same time?"

"Wanjing, something urgent came up and I didn’t have time to notify you. The Purple Origin Taoist Fruit in the Heavenly Wolf King’s lair is about to ripen. Both the Zhonghang Sect and Cloud Sword Sect have already mobilized a large number of people. Our Five Elements Sect cannot fall behind, so we urgently dispatched manpower to come over. This is just the first batch, there will be more coming in the future. Meanwhile, the personnel at the base must also obey our orders."

"Are the three major sects joining forces to destroy the Heavenly Wolf King?"

"That’s about right. The Purple Origin Taoist Fruit is extremely important to the Heavenly Wolf King. It may allow it to break through to the fifth level, which is absolutely unacceptable. At the very least, we must destroy the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit this time."

"Zhang Wanjing, this matter will be handled by our Presbyterian Church. As a golden core disciple, you just need to follow orders, no need to say anything else."

Guo Yunfeng interrupted directly, his words carrying a reprimanding tone. Zhang Wanjing glanced at him and closed his mouth.

The two of them were like water and fire, nothing more to say.

After a while, Chen Xuanhua also appeared. Although he often went out, he wasn’t stupid and left Zhang Wanjing with emergency contact methods.

"Senior Brother Guo, Senior Brother Nie, Senior Brother Shen, you’ve arrived."

"Senior Brother Chen, how are the news from the two sects?"

"Got stopped, couldn’t find out, but definitely a lot of people."

"If there are a lot of people, and Soul Changing doesn’t show up, then let’s fight them."

Guo Yunfeng smirked, Five Elements Sect is not weaker than them in strength, even a little stronger. They now have fifteen Nascent Soul, and the sixteenth one is coming soon.

"If not necessary, let’s avoid conflict. It’s uncertain whether Cloud Sword Sect and Zhonghang Sect will form an alliance. If they join forces, we will be at a disadvantage."

Chen Xuanhua shook his head. Zhonghang Sect and Cloud Sword Sect are currently allies, but that is what ordinary people think. When it comes to significant interests, the probability of them turning against each other is high. But with the presence of Five Elements Sect, it’s still unknown if they will truly form an alliance.

"Let’s not discuss that for now. Set up the camp, establish our position outside the stronghold. Once we have more people and supplies arriving, we’ll advance towards Heavenly Wolf King’s lair. We must stop those demon tribes and clear the battlefield."

Nie Wuyuan shook his head. We’ll talk about that later. First, the people from Five Elements Sect will advance deeper into the Wilderness. The strength of Heavenly Wolf King lies in its ability to mobilize the demon tribes and create a swarm. Even an Nascent Soul cultivator can be overwhelmed if surrounded by hundreds of thousands or even millions of demon beasts.

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At Zhonghang Sect stronghold, numerous flying boats descended. The three elders of Zhonghang Sect, Qi Yunzhao, Chen Mingyang, and Ouyang Qing, appeared simultaneously. And they were just the first batch; more people and troops will arrive later.

"The spy reported that the Five Elements Sect has also taken action. The known Nascent Soul cultivators are Guo Yunfeng, Nie Wuyuan, and Shen Qun, along with Chen Xuanhua who guards the stronghold. So far, four Nascent Soul cultivators from the Five Elements Sect have mobilized."

"Guo Yunfeng and Shen Qun are not to be feared, but Nie Wuyuan is quite strong. We need to be careful."

"The Law Enforcement Hall master, who lacks any strength, won’t be able to handle it. Our Zhonghang Sect will rely on Senior Qi to suppress Nie Wuyuan."

Chen Mingyang said. The Hall Masters of the Law Enforcement Halls from other sects are all powerful individuals. Nie Wuyuan has a big reputation, and he knows he’s no match for them.

"Nie Wuyuan is manageable, but I’m more worried about the Cloud Sword Sect. Although we agreed to form an alliance this time, you all know that such promises mean nothing compared to the benefits of the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit. They are as worthless as a piece of scrap paper."

Qi Yunzhao said. The status of the three major sects is established by the Soul Changing technique, but it is supported by Nascent Soul cultivators like us. Each Nascent Soul cultivator is incredibly important for the sects. If one person is lost and another is gained, it could lead to earth-shattering consequences.

"If we can’t obtain it, we must destroy it. Our Zhonghang Sect doesn’t have it, and other sects shouldn’t either."

"What about your sister, Cao Ying?"

"She’ll figure something out. If all else fails, she can ask Li Ruoxu to refine a batch of Clear Spirit Pills."

Chen Mingyang said as he looked towards a disciple in the distance. It had been over a hundred years since the last genius with a complete Golden Core like his appeared in the Zhonghang Sect.

"Cao Ying, ah, this disciple gives me a headache."

Ouyang Qing shook her head too. Indeed, no one is perfect. This disciple of hers was good at everything except for her mindset. Eighty percent of her mindset problem was caused by her uncle, who had raised her for over ten years. No matter how much she tried to open up, she couldn’t compare to him, which made her feel helpless.

"Without reaching the Nascent Soul stage, Cao Ying’s achievements will always be limited. She still needs to work on her mindset. Find that person, eliminate her, and completely resolve Cao Ying’s mindset."

"That person is from Anhua City. It would be quite troublesome to kill him."

"Anhua City, if we give him face, he is the Little Overlord of Yun State. If we don’t give him face, he’s just a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Qi Yunzhao sneered. Lin Batian may be formidable, but so what? Anhua City only has one Nascent Soul cultivator, is that impressive? Zhonghang Sect has thirteen, and we even have Soul Changing cultivators above us.

"Let’s find the person first. That kid has sent back quite a few letters over the years, but we can never seem to find him. I wonder where he’s hiding."

"Yun State isn’t that big; he probably went to other states. Be cautious, don’t let an independent cultivator ruin our Nascent Soul potential."

Qi Yunzhao said that Zhonghang Sect has invested a lot of resources in Cao Ying. She is their important seed and they won’t allow her to fail because of an independent cultivator.

Chen Mingyang and Ouyang Qing didn’t answer, but they agreed with the decision. They won’t let Cao Ying fail in her advancement due to her state of mind, considering both the sect’s interests and their personal feelings.

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This is the Lin family stronghold in Anhua City. Lin Batian is listening to the news from the three major sects.

Since taking over Anhua City, the Lin family has stopped expanding for now. There are no small forces left in the area, only powers similar to theirs or the enormous Five Elements Sect.

So, the Lin family quickly turned their focus to the Wilderness. That’s why the incident where Lin Batian severely injured the Heavenly Wolf King happened a few decades ago. After that, the Lin family established their own stronghold. It may not be as strong as the three major sects, but it still earns a significant amount every year.

"Father, the three major sects have a strong foundation. At least three to five Nascent Soul cultivators will be sent out this time. It seems they’re going to completely uproot the influence of the Moon Howling Heavenly Wolf King."

"It’s not that simple. The demons are also capable of deception. Just wait and see, when the powerful demons from deep within the Wilderness emerge, it will be enough to give them a hard time."

"Father, don’t you have faith in the actions of the three major sects this time?"

"Not because they are not optimistic, but because they are bound to fail."

"Why?"

Lin Die was somewhat surprised, why was her father so confident?

"Because your father has set his sights on the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit."

"Is dad planning to fight against a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators alone?"

"What’s wrong with that? Under the Soul Changing realm, I am invincible. Even if we exchange blows above the Soul Changing realm, they are just a bunch of insignificant foes."

"If dad’s words spread, he might get beaten up easily."

"Haha, little one, you underestimate your father too much."

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Lin Die didn’t speak and just hoped that when her dad got beaten up, she wouldn’t be involved. She was just a weak and couldn’t handle it like her dad.

"Where is Lao Shi?"

"Still investigating Aurora falcon, most likely it’s Lin Wu in the Wilderness."

Lin Die said that she heard from the Lin family that they saw Aurora falcon hunting demons in the Wilderness and reported it. Lin Ying has been investigating and she wants to meet Sixth Brother’s child.

"Let Lao Shi come back. My Spear Talisman is still with Sixth Brother’s family. Next time I can help her locate it."

"Dad, don’t look for Lin Wu anymore. I’ve noticed that Zhonghang Sect hasn’t been acting right these years. He has become Cao Ying’s Heart Demon, and Zhonghang Sect may forcibly break Cao Ying’s Heart Demon."

"He dares! I am Lin Batian’s descendant. Zhonghang Sect doesn’t have the right to kill me."

Lin Batian got angry as soon as he heard this. As Lin Batian’s descendant, when did it ever become acceptable for someone to kill him for no reason? Is Zhonghang Sect really that great?