To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

Chapter 352 Nascent Soul Fights

A flash of light appeared on Mount Taihe, and Gu Fan's figure materialized.

He looked back and saw that the gray clouds above Qianjun Ridge were still clearly visible even from this distance.

"Tsk, I wonder how many demonic cultivators it can kill."

Meng Wei stepped forward, his sideburns flying, his robe tattered, and a wound on his chest still bleeding, but he had a smile on his face and his tone revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

Even with Gu Fan's assistance using formations, the Lingxiao Sect disciples still suffered casualties.

The Golden Core cultivators were alright; none of them died. The one who was most seriously injured was Meng Wei, who would need to rest for a while to recover.

Of the hundreds of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining disciples, 20% were lost.

This was only because they managed to escape in time; if they had relied solely on the defensive formation to hold out, probably not one in ten of those present would have survived.

Hearing Meng Wei's words, Gu Fan shook his head slightly: "Not too many will die, at most three or four Golden Core cultivators will be blown up."

The self-destruct formation beneath Qianjun Ridge was Gu Fan's third contingency plan.

The outermost layer was set up with the Mountain-Severing Killing Array to first block and kill the first wave of demonic cultivators.

When the formation was about to break, everyone used the teleportation array to retreat back to Taihe Mountain.

Once the Broken Mountain Killing Formation is forcibly broken, it will trigger the ambush formation to explode, which can not only kill the demonic cultivators who entered the formation, but also destroy the teleportation array.

However, the self-destruction array was built on the branch of the spiritual vein of Taihe Mountain. In order to reduce the damage to the spiritual vein and to deliberately conceal its aura, the power of the array could only be contained, at most injuring the demonic cultivators who rushed into the ridge first.

Those who react quickly and are at the Golden Core stage of the demonic path, as well as those at the Foundation Establishment or Qi Refining stages who have not yet entered the formation, can escape this calamity.

"This is already quite good." Chen Suzhen approached and smiled. "In this battle, including the Golden Core cultivators killed in the battle, the attacking demonic Golden Core cultivators lost nearly a third of their strength, which is already a serious blow."

The others also voiced their agreement.

Gu Fan nodded, bid farewell to everyone, and flew straight towards Taihe Hall.

The injured disciples took their medicine and returned to their caves to recuperate. Some of the less seriously injured disciples were still gazing with interest at the gray clouds that had not yet dissipated on the horizon.

When Gu Fan stepped into Taihe Hall, Guo Fenglin and others were already waiting there.

While he guarded Qianjun Ridge, the Hundred Refinements Sect and the Transformation Spirit Sect each guarded a separate post.

Unfortunately, the other two main formations were far less skilled in formation than him, and after only a quarter of an hour of fighting, their formations were already in grave danger.

The group had no choice but to retreat ahead of time, which also reduced the damage they inflicted on the demonic cultivators.

Even so, the results are still encouraging.

Everyone looked at Gu Fan, who was strategizing the whole situation, with admiration in their eyes.

Gu Fan calmly stepped forward and cupped his hands to Guiyun Sword Lord on the cloud platform: "This disciple has not failed in his mission and has led the disciples of our sect back safely."

"Very good." Guiyun Sword Lord nodded in approval and said, "The rewards for all participating disciples will be issued soon, without delay."

"This disciple understands," Gu Fan replied, bowing respectfully.

Guiyun Sword Lord then turned to look at Wu Chengdao and Lu Ling, his tone turning somber: "The demonic cultivators have suffered heavy casualties this time, and they will probably come directly to our door next. Fellow Daoists, please be prepared."

"If the plan goes smoothly, there will be no major problems. However, if the Nascent Soul cultivators of both countries become enraged, we will have no choice but to fight to the death."

Inside the Valley of Flame, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the six sects gathered together.

"The sorcerer of Wei deserves to die!"

Xue Wushang's face was full of rage, his expression was ferocious, his black hair was dancing wildly, and his blood-red eyes were filled with murderous intent.

No wonder he was so angry.

The five sects of Yan and Wu attacked and broke through three outposts. Although the Yin Corpse Sect and the Gu God Sect suffered casualties, the battle ended quickly and their losses were not significant.

The forces of the Silent Extinction Sect and the Dark Night Palace were scattered, and casualties were still manageable.

The Blood Spirit Sect was the only one to suffer the heaviest losses among the five sects when it encountered the Thousand Jun Ridge guarded by Gu Fan.

Even though the Blood Spirit Sect's techniques were adept at preserving life, three Golden Core cultivators still perished on the spot in that earth-shattering explosion, and the remaining disciples were all injured.

"Fellow Daoist, please calm down for now," Fairy Qingyao gently advised.

"Let him vent," Du Qianji said in a serene tone. "I don't know where the Wei Kingdom cultivators got such a scheme from. The Blood Spirit Sect suffered heavy losses, and it's already quite remarkable that he was able to come to the meeting."

"You're asking for it!"

Upon hearing these familiar words, Xue Wushang suddenly turned his head and raised his hand to condense a beam of blood-red light.

Du Qianji paused slightly with his ebony staff, and a few wisps of emerald green poisonous gas drifted out.

"Enough!" Yan Jin Zhenjun frowned and shouted, then suddenly stood up.

Everyone looked up and saw him summon a flaming sword. He swept his gaze over the crowd and said in a deep voice, "Things have come to this point, arguing is useless. Which sect here hasn't lost disciples?"

"Now that the last obstacle blocking Taihe Mountain has been removed, the next step is to besiege Taihe Mountain!"

"If any of you are angry, feel free to vent it on the Wei Kingdom cultivators. Once we break through the Hundred Refinements Sect's protective formation, we will slaughter them all."

"True Lord Yan Jin speaks so lightly," Xue Wushang sneered. "The Hundred Refinements Sect's protective formation is a fourth-order formation. Even if we join forces, it will take us more than a month to break through it."

"What if we all come out in full force, and Guiyun Sword Lord and Lu Ling take the opportunity to harass our sect?"

Upon hearing this, the Valley of Flames fell into an instant of deathly silence.

While everyone claimed they were joining forces to destroy Wei, they each had their own agendas.

With the fate of the half-demon unknown, if Guiyun Sword Lord and Lu Ling abandon the Hundred Refinements Sect and head straight into the heart of Wu Kingdom, without a Nascent Soul cultivator to stop them, it will be as if they are entering an uninhabited place.

"Please listen to what I have to say, everyone."

Fairy Qingyao broke the silence at the right moment, her expression solemn: "Our first priority is to stabilize the Fallen Soul Abyss, and only then can we test the life or death of the Half-Old Monster. Only after confirming his demise can we then do our best to slaughter the three sects of Wei."

"We've already got our hands on the Soul-Sinking Abyss, as for the latter... there's no need for you all to go with us."

"In my opinion, the Yan Kingdom should send Fellow Daoist Yan Jin or myself, and the Wu Kingdom should send two more fellow Daoists. The three of us working together would be enough to find out the true strength of the Hundred Refinements Sect."

"The rest of you shall remain in your respective sects, but you must swear an oath that if any sect is attacked, you shall rush to its aid with all your might and shall not shirk your duty or avoid battle."

After a moment's thought, Li Mengchan was the first to smile and say, "What Fairy Qingyao said makes sense, and I agree."

"I agree as well," Tian Shizi said in a deep voice.

"Very well." True Monarch Yan Jin stepped forward. "I will represent the Yan Kingdom. As for the Wu Kingdom, which two fellow Daoists will accompany me?"

The four Nascent Soul cultivators from the Wu Kingdom exchanged glances.

Xue Wushang lowered his eyes slightly: "Our sect has suffered heavy casualties and needs to regroup and appease our followers, so I will not go."

"I'm the same way," Du Qianji chimed in.

Li Mengchan chuckled and nodded, saying, "In that case, I am willing to go."

After saying that, he turned to look at Tian Shizi.

"Cowardly wretch!" Tian Shizi sneered, ignoring the angry glares of Xue Wushang and Du Qianji, and said in a deep voice, "I will go with you."

"Very good." Fairy Qingyao bowed slightly and said softly, "I will wait here for your good news."

A moment later, everyone dispersed on their own escape lights.

Fairy Qingyao, Du Qianji, and the others returned to their respective sects, while True Lord Yan Jin, along with Li Mengchan and Tian Shizi, flew towards Taihe Mountain.

Mount Taihe.

Guiyun Sword Master was meditating with his eyes closed, the sword light faintly flowing between his fingers, when he suddenly opened his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Ling, a formidable enemy has arrived."

Lu Ling then opened her eyes, exchanged a glance with Guiyun Sword Lord, and together they got up and flew out of Taihe Mountain.

On the cloud platform, only Wu Chengdao sat still, his five fingers clenched tightly, forcibly suppressing the fighting spirit in his heart.