A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 95 - 92: Yuqing Changes Hands

At the peak of Yuqing Mountain, the cultivators of the Zhou Family wore expressions of panic.

Before them stood the Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar from the Chaosheng Sect, and in the sky, the large army of Chaosheng Sect was gradually approaching. As they drew nearer, the two enormous Floating Battleships loomed like approaching death gods, casting a vast shadow over the cultivators of the Zhou Family.

Qian Ruyi looked around, not seeing Zhou Chao, and then noticed the Chaosheng Sect’s army drawing close in the sky. Recalling Sect Leader Zhang Shouchang’s arrangement, she halted her actions and hovered in the air.

"Run!" Someone shouted, and all the cultivators instantly fell into chaos, scampering about like headless chickens. At that moment, the Third Elder appeared with his Magical Artifact and shouted loudly, "Everyone, don’t move!"

Instantly, the cultivators of the Zhou Family found their backbone, gathering their gazes expectantly towards the Third Elder, waiting for his orders.

Under the gaze of all, the Third Elder’s voice echoed through the air: "Listen, everyone, the Patriarch is gone. Several elders and Zhou Chao were caught in a power struggle, killing each other, and some are dead, others have fled. Now, as the only remaining elder, follow my lead."

At these words, everyone fell into chaos, and cultivators from other branches could not believe it, loudly clamoring.

Especially the son of the Grand Elder, Zhou Yong, upon hearing his father was dead and seeing the Foundation Establishment cultivator from Chaosheng Sect standing behind the Third Elder, suddenly recalled Zhou Chao’s words and shouted fiercely, "You really betrayed us to Chaosheng Sect! You killed my father!"

Other cultivators looked at each other, even Zhou Ang rushed to the Third Elder and asked, "Uncle, is it true? Are we really surrendering to Chaosheng Sect?"

The Third Elder sighed, "Ang, you are impulsive and loose-tongued, so I did not tell you. Now the Zhou Family is about to be annihilated; surrendering to Chaosheng Sect is the only chance for survival."

As he spoke, he ignored Zhou Ang’s rapidly changing expression, decisively ascended, and his voice rolled out: "Listen, everyone, the Zhou Family is defeated. Give up resisting, surrender and save your lives. Give up resisting, surrender!"

The only remaining elder shouting for surrender, while a Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar exuded chilling aura beside him menacingly; how much fighting spirit could the cultivators muster?

At this moment, the undercover agents, planted by the Third Elder in advance, also acted, seized control of the Mountain Protection Grand Array, and withdrew the Six Harmonies Array, leaving Yuqing Mountain Main Peak completely exposed to the wrath of Chaosheng Sect.

The two enormous Floating Battleships descended, dozens of escape lights carrying hundreds of Chaosheng Sect cultivators rushed straight towards Yuqing Mountain Main Peak!

At this point, everyone showed a look of despair.

The cultivators of the Third Elder’s line were pale-faced, gathering around the Third Elder, abandoning resistance.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yong shouted once more, turning with his confidants to flee. Most cultivators hesitated briefly and then scattered and fled.

The Spiritual Power Cannons on the Floating Battleships began to charge, and Qian Ruyi revealed a merciless smile.

On the flagship of Chaosheng Sect, a blaze of escape light suddenly flashed, and Zhang Shouchang’s voice rang out: "Kill!"

The Spiritual Power Light Cannon exploded amidst the crowd! Chaosheng Sect’s two Foundation Establishment flew fiercefully into the Zhou Family’s cultivators, like tigers into a flock of sheep, leaving a trail of blood and carnage. Chaosheng Sect’s cultivators ecstatically shouted, following their Foundation Establishment like a cruel hunt, as blood and severed limbs rained down from the sky.

The Third Elder looked at all this in horror, hastily shouting, "Sect Leader Zhang! Stop now! We have signed the contract, signed the contract!"

Zhang Shouchang’s voice came from afar: "I promised to make you the Patriarch of the Zhou Family, make the Zhou Family my vassal, give you Lotus Peak to live. But your Zhou Family cultivators are still too many; I don’t need this many for a vassal!"

The Third Elder’s vision went black, his body swayed, nearly falling from the Flying Spiritual Artifact.

On Lotus Peak, Zhou Chao quickly explained the matter. Lu Qian was not present, Jiang Qingfeng temporarily assumed the position of Sect Leader, so everyone anxiously watched Jiang Qingfeng.

At this moment, nearly ninety cultivators were gathered on Lotus Peak. Zhou Chao brought near fifty cultivators, with Zhou Family outsiders led by Zheng Duan, Shen Shan, and Wuh Zilan numbering over thirty, and also Yunshan Sect Qingfeng Baitao, Master Xuan Ji, Tan Hong and his wife, and Lin Le.

But overall, their cultivation levels were not high. Master Xuan Ji currently could not use his Divine Sense; aside from Zhou Chao and four confidants in Late-Stage Qi Cultivation, the others were Early-Stage Qi Cultivation and Middle-Stage Qi Cultivation, with two-thirds being Early-Stage.

Such a force compared to the hundred middle and late-stage Qi Cultivation elites brought by Chaosheng Sect was vastly inferior; confronting them head-on was a death sentence.

Jiang Qingfeng walked nervously back and forth, Chaosheng Sect had two Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus two Floating Battleships, over a hundred elites. His junior had said that this Mountain Protection Grand Array could handle one Foundation Establishment, but with the entire enemy force deployed, how could they resist?

Zhou Chao couldn’t help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, did Sect Leader Lu leave any arrangements before he left?"

Yes, the arrangement of junior brother...

Jiang Qingfeng recalled Lu Qian’s various instructions earlier, meticulous arrangements on how to respond depending on the situation...

Now it was the worst scenario. Preserve the land and lose people, lose both land and people; preserve people and lose land, preserve both land and people.

Jiang Qingfeng’s eyes resolved, exclaimed loudly, "Everyone, the enemy is too strong to confront directly. While their focus is on Yuqing Mountain Main Peak, we must immediately retreat!"

At these words, some cultivators relaxed internally, while others shouted, "How to retreat? With so many people, we’ll be noticed by Chaosheng Sect, and two Foundation Establishment can easily catch up."

Jiang Qingfeng said, "Our Sect Leader has long thought it through, break into small groups, retreat scattered, meet at Plum Blossom Marketplace. Switch the Grand Array to activate mode, attract the enemy’s attention. Don’t make noise or fly in the sky, use Invisibility Talismans to conceal your form, use the trees in the mountains to shield and fly close to the ground, this way bypass several mountains, and we can completely escape the enemy’s reconnaissance range."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lemei sighed, feeling greatly disappointed. She originally hoped to live peacefully with the Spirit Vein, but unexpectedly had to abandon it again so soon, feeling a bit like boarding a pirate ship.

Listening to Jiang Qingfeng’s words, Zhou Chao was also left with no choice and was about to instruct everyone to retreat immediately. Suddenly, Jiang Qingfeng shouted excitedly, "Wait!"

Everyone looked towards the sound and saw her, full of surprise, taking out a Communication Talisman from her arms, with the small text on it glowing brightly.

"It’s a message from our Sect Leader!"

"Lu Sect Leader is back?" Zhou Chao jumped up.

"What did Lu the Kid say?" This was from Master Xuan Ji, whose movements were still somewhat stiff.

"No need to fear, my senior brother is back! Disciple, your uncle will take you to beat the baddies!" The arrogant Jiang Baitao stood on a stool, patting Lin Le’s shoulder loudly.

"Junior is here? So we don’t have to leave?" Zhang Lemei asked doubtfully.

Everyone’s expectant eyes focused on that Communication Talisman.