Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

However, the pressure is increasing at a visible rate.

The initial beast tide consisted mainly of Qi Refining stage ferocious beasts, interspersed with a few early Foundation Establishment stage beasts.

But at this moment, the malevolent energy surging from the northwest sanctuary was becoming increasingly violent and viscous, and the level and number of malevolent beasts were rising.

Mid-Foundation Establishment stage ferocious beasts began to appear in groups of three to five.

Their carapaces are thick and their claws and teeth are sharp, giving them a strong resistance to the spells of Qi cultivators.

Whenever they appeared, they had to be dealt with personally by Li Xiangping or Wang Shouzhou.

Qi Refining cultivators can only harass and restrain others from the outside with talismans or remote magical artifacts, and dare not get close at all—the erosion and power of the evil energy of the Foundation Establishment stage are by no means something that the Qi Refining stage cultivators can withstand.

Even so, the number of casualties continues to rise.

A member of a collateral branch of the Li family at the sixth level of Qi Refining was caught off guard and struck by the aftershocks of a mid-Foundation Establishment demonic beast, his protective aura shattering instantly.

His entire body was invaded by the evil energy, and he collapsed with a scream. He was quickly dragged away by his companions, but it was clear that he would not survive.

Li Xiaoyao appeared on the defensive line just in time, his divine sense firmly locking onto the Foundation Establishment stage evil beasts that posed a fatal threat to the line.

He first appeared on the left flank of the defensive line, where a ferocious beast resembling a giant scorpion and possessing an aura of around the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

It was pounding the earthen wall with its pair of gleaming pincers, its tail hook flickering with poisonous light, forcing two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators from the Wang family into perilous situations.

Li Xiaoyao simply pointed his fingers, and a blazing, condensed, and almost tangible crimson-gold fire line appeared out of thin air.

"laugh--!"

A piercing burning sound rang out, and the giant scorpion beast froze, its massive body splitting cleanly in two, the cut surface charred black.

The foul-smelling bodily fluids were evaporated by the high temperature before they could even splatter, and it collapsed to the ground without even having a complete roar.

"It's the second master of the Li family!"

The left-wing monk felt a sudden relief from the pressure and his spirits lifted.

Li Xiaoyao's figure had disappeared from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared on the right wing, where the situation was even worse.

A ferocious beast, incredibly fast, shaped like a cheetah, and possessing an aura equivalent to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment stage, was advancing in a bizarre, zigzagging manner.

Having evaded several intercepting spells, the claws were about to tear open the throat of a disciple surnamed Li.

This time, Li Xiaoyao raised his hand and made a grasping motion, and a clanging sound suddenly rang out in the void.

Several sharp energy energies, as refined as platinum and with tiny electric sparks crackling around their edges, appeared out of thin air and slashed down in a crisscross pattern!

The cheetah beast, with its keen senses, tried to twist its body, but was still struck by two beams of platinum energy, severing one of its legs and tail. It fell to the ground with a miserable howl and was beheaded by Li Xiangping, who arrived shortly after.

"Second Uncle, what skill! This Gengjin sword energy is becoming increasingly sharp!"

Li Xiangping praised, panting heavily. He had just been entangled by another mid-Foundation Establishment stage evil beast and almost couldn't rescue it in time.

Li Xiaoyao nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

He deliberately used only the powers of the [Xuanhuang Pass] and [Susha Mansion].

To outsiders, he was a true cultivator with both metal and fire spiritual roots, whose methods, though powerful, were still within the realm of comprehension.

Even so, each of his attacks could instantly kill or severely injure a mid-Foundation Establishment stage demonic beast, greatly relieving the pressure on the defensive line.

New cultivators possess a significant advantage over these ancient demonic beasts that rely solely on instinct and malevolent energy, in terms of the systematic nature of their cultivation techniques, the variations in their supernatural abilities, and the quality of their true essence.

However, the beast tide seemed endless, and the column of malevolent energy in the direction of the sanctuary churned more and more violently, with faint, chilling roars emanating from it.

In the late Foundation Establishment stage, ferocious beasts begin to appear. Although their numbers are small, each appearance brings a huge crisis.

A colossal beast resembling an enlarged pangolin, with its back covered in ferocious bone spurs, and an aura that clearly reached the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Enduring the bombardment of countless spells and talismans, it charged headlong into the middle of the defensive line!

"Boom!"

The solid earthen wall collapsed in large sections as if it were made of paper. Amidst the flying debris, the giant beast opened its mouth full of sharp teeth, and a foul stench filled the air as it was about to swallow several cultivators behind the breach whole.

"Stop your madness, you beast!"

Li Xiangping and Wang Shouzhou roared and pounced at the same time.

Li Xiangping's crimson blade unleashed a burst of flames several feet high as he slashed fiercely at the giant beast's neck, but only managed to shatter a few thick scales, sending sparks flying.

Wang Shouzhou pressed his hands to the ground, and several thick granite spikes suddenly protruded from under the beast's belly, but they only made it stagger.

The behemoth, in pain, became even more ferocious, its thick tail sweeping out with a piercing shriek that tore through the air!

Li Xiangping and Wang Shouzhou hurriedly dodged, but were still struck by the strong wind, their blood churning. The giant beast was about to rush into the breach—

"town!"

A cold shout rang out.

Li Xiaoyao had somehow already stood in mid-air above the giant beast, his right hand pressing down lightly.

An invisible pressure seemed to descend from the void, causing the giant beast at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment to suddenly halt its charge, its four legs sinking deep into the ground, and the surrounding air becoming viscous.

This is the ultimate control of fire elemental energy by [Xuanhuang Pass]. The resulting high-temperature force field distorts space, producing an effect similar to gravity suppression. Although it is not lasting, it is sufficient.

At the same time, Li Xiaoyao spread his five fingers on his left hand and grabbed at the relatively vulnerable eye area of ​​the giant beast!

"Clang!"

Five beams of platinum energy, each carrying a sharp, piercing intent, were like five invisible flying swords that instantly pierced through the giant beast's eyelids and plunged into its skull!

The behemoth let out a deafening howl and struggled frantically.

However, his skull was already in complete disarray due to the Gengjin sword energy, and his struggles quickly became powerless. In the end, he collapsed to the ground with a thud, raising a large cloud of dust.

Li Xiaoyao landed gracefully, his face slightly pale.

The continuous, high-intensity, and precise sniping of late-stage Foundation Establishment beasts also greatly depleted his true essence and mental energy.

He sensed the state of his body. The power of the [Longevity Gate] and [Returning to the Abyss] remained hidden, maintaining a basic balance and recovery, which was difficult for outsiders to detect.

The defenses have stabilized for the time being, but everyone knows that this is just a brief respite before the storm.

The disturbances in the direction of the sanctuary are becoming increasingly terrifying, and the level of the surging demonic beasts is slowly increasing.

More than 40% of the Qi Refining cultivators have been injured or killed. Even Li Xiangping and Wang Shouzhou have suffered minor injuries and have consumed a great deal of their true essence.

The order to retreat was finally conveyed through a communication talisman in Li Mutian's heavy and decisive voice.

"Contract the defenses, abandon Black Pine Forest and Green Hill Slope, everyone retreat to Luoxia Market!"

The cultivators, who were already on edge, began to carry out the order almost the instant they heard it.

Under the command of Li Xiangping, Wang Shouzhou, and Scarface, who arrived at the scene, the retreat was orderly and swift.

Li Xiaoyao and Li Chijing, who had just arrived from the market to support the rearguard, stayed behind at the very end.

"Second Uncle."

Li Chijing's white robes were spotless, and his sword, Hanbo, gleamed with a clear light.

The strange phenomenon of Autumn Moon Lake around him made the area he was in a cool and aloof place, completely out of place with the surrounding filth and evil energy.

"Chijing, you use cold energy to slow down, I use metal and fire to clear the way, we take turns providing cover."

Li Xiaoyao is concise and to the point.

"clear."