Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 358 Xiaoping Mountain

Xiaoping Mountain is close to the upper Puyin Mountain. It was originally just an unknown little hill, but because it was well hidden, it was chosen by the Zhenhun Sect as a forward camp. They stockpiled a large amount of supplies in the mountain to support the main battlefield of Yuquanling.

Unexpectedly, Shengyi Sect got wind of the situation and caught Zhenhun Sect off guard.

However, the Zhenhun Sect attached great importance to Xiaoping Mountain. On the one hand, they ordered the trapped disciples to defend it with the help of the formation, and on the other hand, they frantically sent people to provide support.

As a result, Xiaoping Mountain became the focus of the two major battles.

Originally intending only to seize supplies and inflict pain on the Zhenhun Sect, the Shengyi Sect found itself in a predicament.

Ultimately, a fierce battle broke out between the two sides at Xiaoping Mountain.

According to intelligence from home, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators fighting at Xiaoping Mountain alone was no less than two palms' worth, and the number of Qi Refining cultivators killed or wounded exceeded four hundred.

Even if you filled the entire Li family's house, it wouldn't be enough to bury them.

Of course, it's impossible for the disciples of both sects to suffer such heavy casualties.

Otherwise, this one battle alone would be enough for them to activate the mountain-protecting formation and remain there for a hundred years.

Most of those who died in the battle were rogue cultivators, demon hunters, and disciples of affiliated sects who were swept up by the two sects.

In particular, demon-hunting cultivators are adept at forming cliques and often act as groups.

Those who dared to come and participate in the battle all had their own demon-hunting teams, ranging from seven or eight people to more than ten.

In other words, the two sects only need to recruit ten demon-hunting teams to have a force of over a hundred capable fighters.

Therefore, as the situation in Daishan deteriorated and the two sects deliberately controlled the casualties of their disciples, demon hunters gradually became the main force on the battlefield.

Xiaopingshan is a typical example.

There are no fewer than thirty or forty demon-hunting groups active here.

However, although the demon-hunting teams are quite large, most of them are of varying quality.

The experience they had was limited to hunting monsters; they had never actually participated in a direct, unavoidable battle.

At Yuquanling, perhaps they don't think it's a big deal.

Because Jade Spring Ridge has many Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed there, both sects know that it will be difficult to defeat the other in a short period of time.

No one wants to expend their manpower before the decisive battle.

However, Xiaopingshan, which had transformed from a sneak attack into an "encounter battle," was clearly different. With both pieces of intelligence unclear, Shengyi Sect initially planned to besiege the enemy and attack their reinforcements, while Zhenhun Sect also assumed the enemy was a small force and wanted to use swift and decisive measures.

As the fight escalated, more and more people joined in, eventually spiraling out of control.

After briefly recalling the intelligence recorded at home, Li Xiangming sneaked into Xiaoping Mountain.

Upon entering, one is immediately greeted by a strong and lingering smell of blood.

As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but scorched earth, a sight that shocked Li Xiangming.

Putting aside the methods of Foundation Establishment cultivators, in just half a day, thousands of explosive talismans were thrown down here, almost leveling the entire Xiaoping Mountain. After this battle, both Qiu Wen and Xu Buxiu's demon-hunting team were willing to give up their accumulated merits and leave the battlefield, which shows how tragic it was.

Li Xiangming did not dare to go deeper, even though Xiaoping Mountain had lost its strategic value and both sects had withdrawn their personnel.

But don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the eventuality.

It's not easy to explain why members of the Li family would appear in such a sensitive place.

With the protection of the evil green robe, Li Xiangming landed directly on the ground and found a hiding place to rest for the time being.
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Two days later.

A huge explosion was heard.

Li Xiangming, who was meditating, suddenly opened his eyes.

He got up and tore down several talismans from the cave wall, and then took away a round plate that was placed in front of the futon.

This is the array plate of the Minor Five Elements Maze Array, which is very convenient for concealing one's whereabouts.

The explosions continued, but Li Xiangming didn't go out immediately. Instead, he waited for a while before packing his things and heading towards the source of the sound.

By the time he arrived, the battle on Xiaoping Mountain had already come to an end.

A man and a woman were facing off at a distance, both looking disheveled. The man was in his thirties, of medium build, with regular features, and his left arm was badly injured, blood gushing out.

The woman was very young, looking to be under twenty, with long, flowing hair and a beautiful face. She held a green sword and seemed to have the upper hand.

"Xia Wu, one should be lenient when possible. I did not come here for the sake of your Shengyi Sect."

The man, with a gloomy face, spoke first, but his tone carried a hint of pleading.

The woman named Xia Wu sneered repeatedly: "What do I care why you've come? I've come for you! Lu Youzong, you killed my senior brother, and today I will avenge him."

Upon hearing this, Lu Youzong's face turned ashen: "Xia Wu, don't think I'm afraid of you. If I hadn't been seriously injured, even two of you wouldn't be a match for me."

"Then we should strike while the iron is hot and finish you off!"

Xia Wu shouted, her long sword tumbling as several slender sword energies attacked Lu Youzong.

Lu Youzong hurriedly dodged, but as he said, he seemed to have internal injuries, and his movements and speed were no match for Xia Wu's.

Even in a contest of magical power, he often comes out on the losing end.

After only a few rounds, Lu Youzong was sent flying backwards, his fate unknown.

"Senior brother, your great revenge has finally been achieved."

Xia Wu's face showed a look of satisfaction, and then she stepped forward, intending to deliver a fatal blow to her opponent.

But at that moment, she suddenly became alert and turned around abruptly, only to see a mysterious cultivator dressed in black robes standing behind her.

"You...who are you?"

Xia Wu's clothes were soaked with cold sweat, and she didn't even notice the other person appearing beside her.

This only shows that the other party's cultivation level far exceeded her imagination.

"Are you the girl next to Liao Yong?"

Suddenly, the mysterious man spoke.

Hearing that familiar voice, Xia Wu trembled violently: "It's you! Liu Xiong Yu!!"

Liu Xiong Yu lifted his hood, a smile playing on his lips: "It's only been a few years, and you've already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining."

Xia Wu's teeth chattered. Although her most respected senior brother, Liao Yong, died at the hands of Lu Youzong, it was Liu Xiong Yu who orchestrated the death.

Whenever she thought about this, she wished she could tear Liu Xiong Yu to pieces.

Upon seeing the other party, Xia Wu did not hesitate. She raised her long sword and stabbed it at Liu Xiong Yu.

However, in an instant, the longsword was firmly clamped between Liu Xiongyu's two fingers and could not be moved.

With a clang, the longsword was flung away, and Xia Wu was also thrown high into the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

Liu Xiong Yu ignored her and instead shouted, "Since you have been watching me for so long, why don't you show yourself?"

Hiding to the side, Li Xiangming was secretly surprised. He hadn't expected Liu Xiongyu to be so vigilant, able to spot him from such a distance, especially considering he was wearing an evil green robe.

Just as he was about to reveal himself, a powerful, unfamiliar aura suddenly burst forth.

"Knowing I'm here, you still dare to linger? You have quite the nerve!"

The newcomer had white hair but a youthful face, making it impossible to determine his exact age; however, he was easily identifiable by his red robe.

As soon as the red-robed cultivator appeared, he turned his gaze to the injured Xia Wu.

Xia Wu had just struggled to her feet and hadn't even had time to react when the red-robed cultivator suddenly struck her on the top of her head with a palm strike, causing her to bleed from all seven orifices and fall to the ground motionless.

"Elder Luo is as decisive as ever."

Liu Xiongyu did not stop the other party's behavior; instead, he praised him.

Elder Luo snorted coldly. Xia Wu was an inner disciple of Shengyi Sect and had the potential to reach the Foundation Establishment stage. It was fine if he didn't encounter her on ordinary days, but today he had waited for her to come to him. Naturally, he had to eliminate her completely to prevent her from threatening the status and safety of Zhenhun Sect in the future.

"Liu Xiongyu, this time our Zhenhun Sect has made thorough preparations, so don't even dream of escaping."

(End of this chapter)