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Chapter 213: The Battle of Gaolingyuan
Chapter 213: The Battle of Gaolingyuan
Several days later, a flying ship slowly traversed the wilderness between mountains.
It was the height of summer, and the mountains, which should have been lush and verdant, instead gave off a sense of barrenness.
Looking at the rugged mountains of varying heights, Luo Chen, who had come out for a walk, couldn't help but shake his head.
They had already entered the territory of Radiant Light Lane.
However, in this vast market town, there was not a trace of the spiritual energy that was present in Da He Fang and Mount Tai Market.
It seemed that the rumors about Jade Cauldron Sword Sect mining this area and destroying the spirit vein of Radiant Light Lane were not false.
Now, the mineral resources had been exhausted.
Jade Cauldron Sword Sect had simply left without a trace, not even a cloud in the sky.
What they left behind for the local cultivators was a land scarred and devastated.
"No wonder Radiant Light Lane has produced many Tribulation Cultivators!"
"In such a resource-scarce land, to survive, one must rely on conflict and plunder. How can one rely solely on honest cultivation?"
Luo Chen sighed and was about to return when his gaze paused in one direction.
"Xiao Duan, is the Bai Family in that direction?"
At this moment, the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship was being piloted by one of Duan Feng's Artifact Forging disciples, so the flight speed was a bit slow.
Duan Feng was also taking this opportunity to rest outside.
Hearing the name of the Bai Family, the coldness in his eyes instantly dissipated.
A hidden hatred buried deep within his heart surfaced.
Nodding, Duan Feng said in a cold voice, "If the Chairman sees a mountain with a giant cypress tree, then it must be the territory of the Bai Family."
Luo Chen raised his eyebrows.
Within his line of sight, there was indeed a mountain covered with lush cypress trees.
Especially in the center of the mountain, a massive cypress tree soared into the sky, reaching a height of a thousand zhang and piercing the clouds.
It enveloped the entire mountain, almost blocking out the sunlight.
The cypress tree, a Tier One Spirit Tree, had grown to such an extent that it had surpassed Tier One and reached Tier Two.
It even seemed to be approaching Tier Three quality.
"There is indeed a giant cypress tree."
"Then there's no mistake." Duan Feng said with hatred in his voice, "Most of Radiant Light Lane's spirit veins have been destroyed, but the Bai Family, relying on a Tier Two cypress tree, has locked down the earth's spiritual energy, establishing their reputation for two hundred years."
"Not only that, but cypress trees also produce cypress oil, which is extremely suitable for artifact forging."
"With Radiant Light Lane's abundance of mineral resources in the past, the Bai Family was able to join the ranks of artifact-forging families."
Luo Chen suddenly understood, and then asked curiously, "So, that's why your Duan Family and the Bai Family had a battle that crossed the markets?"
"Yes. The cultivators in Radiant Light Lane have limited purchasing power. The Bai Family produced too many low-grade artifacts, and unable to sell them locally, they tried to break into the Da He Fang market. Thus, a war between the two major artifact-forging families erupted."
He spoke in great detail, almost word for word.
Luo Chen looked at his face filled with hatred, and understood.
It was during that war that his father had sacrificed himself for the family and died at the hands of the Bai Family cultivators.
"Don't worry, although I hate them, I won't act recklessly and disregard the bigger picture."
Duan Feng pursed his lips, his words coming out one by one through clenched teeth.
"After I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, I will personally avenge this grudge!"
Luo Chen patted him on the shoulder.
"Xiao Duan, don't worry, that time is not far off... Hmm?"
Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he shifted his body uneasily.
With a suspicious gaze, he looked around.
He had suddenly sensed a feeling of being watched.
"I'll take over the shift; call me if anything happens."
Duan Feng didn't want to stay outside any longer.
He took one last look at the direction of the Bai Family and then went below deck.
Luo Chen lightly acknowledged him but continued to look around suspiciously.
"Gone?"
"This abrupt disappearance only confirms my suspicion that someone was indeed spying on me just now."
"Who was it, and where are they?"
Suddenly!
His eyes shone with dazzling spiritual light, and his Great Perfection Spirit Eye Technique erupted, allowing him to stare intently at the giant cypress tree from a thousand li away.
...
"What keen perception!"
On top of the cypress tree, a middle-aged man with a face full of red light, almost to the point of oiliness, showed a slight change in his expression.
Holding a formation plate in his hand, he muttered, "Arrogant!"
"This young man is extraordinary!"
Just now, it was he who, from a distance, had used the giant cypress tree beneath his feet to spy on Luo Chen.
But he never expected to almost be discovered.
No, that's not right!
He should say that Dan Chenzi had already sensed him.
A Bai Family cultivator at the Qi Refinement Ninth Stage asked curiously, "Clan Leader, now that we've been discovered, should we still make a move?"
Bai Family Clan Leader Bai Lun coldly smiled, "So what if we're discovered? When we arrive in Radiant Light Lane, pretending to be unaware will be the most suspicious."
"Moreover, if we're going to pass by here, we should leave something behind; otherwise, it would be unreasonable."
The Qi Refinement cultivator worriedly said, "The Luo Tianhui is not easy to provoke!"
Although the Luo Tianhui had only been established for a few years, its reputation was not weak.
Just the fact that they had annihilated the Duan Family was enough for the Bai Family to remember them.
During the cross-market war, the Bai Family and the Duan Family had fought fiercely, with blood flowing like a river.
The Duan Family had once fought their way to the foot of the cypress tree mountain.
If it weren't for the cypress tree and the deployment of a Tier Two formation, which heavily damaged the Duan Family, the Bai Family would have been eliminated in that battle.
The Luo Tianhui's ability to annihilate the Duan Family showed their extraordinary strength.
Bai Lun coldly smiled, "I know the Luo Tianhui is not easy to provoke, so I won't go near them. Rest assured, someone will make a move!"
"Then what about us?"
"The Nan Gong Family is our target!"
Bai Lun's face revealed a sinister expression, mixed with a hint of greed.
He was aware that Nan Gong Jin had competed with Wang Haichao for a low-grade magical artifact at the Huo Family auction.
As expected!
Nan Gong Jin must have a substantial amount of spirit stones on him.
Although the defensive magical artifact had been reserved by someone else, these spirit stone resources would all belong to the Bai Family when the time came.
Hearing that they were targeting the Nan Gong Family, the Bai Family cultivator at the Qi Refinement stage breathed a sigh of relief.
The Luo Tianhui and the Li Family were not to be trifled with.
But the Nan Gong Family was no match for the Bai Family.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Bai Lun let out a soft sound of surprise.
"Clan Leader, what's wrong?"
Bai Lun raised his eyebrows and said lightly, "It seems that Dan Chenzi is indeed a cautious person. My spying has made him wary, and he has changed direction."
"Adjust course, we're not entering Radiant Light Lane!" Luo Chen commanded.
Even though Sima Huiwang was perplexed, she still gave the order.
Soon, the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship changed its course, slowly bypassing Radiant Light Lane.
"What's going on, Luo Chen?"
"Brother Wang, something feels off."
"Hmm?"
"No worries, I'll keep an eye on it."
Luo Chen narrowed his eyes, his spirit eyes piercingly scanning the surroundings.
The previous spying attempt came from the Bai Family.
There was nothing unusual about that.
Anyone who made a grand entrance with a large group into another's territory would attract attention.
However, after being discovered, the other party didn't immediately reveal their identity or send a message.
This was highly suspicious!
Whether it was a welcome, warning, or advice, there was no reason to be so secretive.
Such behavior indicated ill intentions.
The journey to Celestial Wave City was long, and any danger, no matter how small, should be avoided if possible.
Moreover, bypassing Radiant Light Lane didn't mean they were going off course.
It would just take a little more time.
The Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship turned with ease, but this sudden change caught the Nan Gong and Li families off guard.
Behind them.
"Father, should we continue following them?"
Nan Gong Qin asked curiously.
Looking at the distant, gradually diverging direction, Nan Gong Jin hesitated.
After considering for a while, he slowly shook his head.
"Let's not follow them anymore!"
"We're not suited for long journeys, and although Radiant Light Lane is barren, it can barely accommodate our family."
This meant they were going to settle in Radiant Light Lane.
"However, there must be a reason why Luo Tianhui suddenly changed course."
"We can't let our guard down either. Let's have everyone stop and rest for a while."
After his order, the Nan Gong family began to rest on the spot.
Soon, the Li family's main force caught up.
Nan Gong Jin flew out and looked at the Li family's flying ship.
On the slowly moving ship, Li Yixuan locked eyes with him.
"It seems that the Li family intends to join forces with Luo Tianhui."
Nan Gong Jin sighed.
From now on, they would have to part ways.
Without Luo Chen and Li Yixuan, two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Da He Fang, Nan Gong Jin inexplicably felt the pressure increase.
Was Radiant Light Lane truly a benevolent place?
No one gave him an answer.
He planned to visit the Bai family, the local power in Radiant Light Lane, early the next morning.
It would be best if he could convince them; if not...
...
The evening glow gradually descended, casting the world in a golden hue.
Luo Chen surveyed the surroundings but found nothing suspicious.
"Am I being too cautious?"
Behind him, Sima Huiwang approached.
"Chairman, let's set up camp on the High Ridge Plain tonight!"
"The High Ridge Plain?"
"Yes, that area has a high vantage point and is filled with towering stone pillars. If we camp there, it will be well-hidden, making it difficult for enemies to launch a surprise attack, and it's also suitable for patrols and defense."
"That's a good idea." Luo Chen nodded.
The Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship slowly headed towards a towering plain.
Soon, they could see the area filled with scattered rocks and hundreds of towering stone pillars.
It looked like the remnants of a collapsed palace's columns were still standing.
However, the closer they got, the more Luo Chen felt something was amiss.
"High vantage point... well-hidden... that's not right!"
Suddenly!
Luo Chen's eyes fixed on the massive plain below.
At the same time.
Three attacks erupted from thin air, striking towards the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship.
"Damn it!"
"Duan Feng, activate the defensive formation!"
A buzzing sound instantly filled the air.
A cyan defensive light shield expanded, enveloping the entire massive ship.
This was the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship's built-in defensive formation.
It could barely withstand a Foundation Establishment Stage attack.
But there were three attacks coming their way!
Without hesitation, Luo Chen shook his wide sleeves, releasing a surge of spiritual energy.
He directly confronted the most powerful attack among the three.
A blue flood dragon, upon being swept by his sleeve, instantly wailed and crumbled into pieces.
Even though the shockwave spread.
Under Luo Chen's continuous sleeve sweeps, it was merely a light breeze and drizzle.
It caused no harm to Luo Chen.
However, this familiar attack style reminded him of someone.
At the same time, a blood-colored tornado burst out from the ship, clashing with a black and red mixed light beam.
Boom!
The two attacks crossed paths, and Wang Yuan's face slightly darkened.
Several shrinking black and red light beams continuously flowed back, finally drilling into the High Ridge Plain.
These were just two attacks.
The third attack, with no one to stop it, was about to land on the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship.
Duan Feng, who was controlling the ship, paled.
"Foundation Establishment Stage techniques, pull out all the stops with the defensive formation!"
The deep blue light shield trembled and thickened slightly.
Bang!
Like a mountain crashing, the last earthen yellow light beam struck the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship.
With a single blow, the earthen yellow light beam flew back, revealing a small seal.
They had blocked it! However, Duan Feng and the others didn't have time to rejoice.
The Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship began to tremble and descend.
"Chairman, the flight formation's core has been damaged."
"Land the ship, everyone prepare!"
Luo Chen said without turning back.
Standing tall in the sky.
With a somber expression, he looked down at three towering stone pillars where three figures gradually revealed themselves.
"Huo Hu!"
"Tu Shan!"
"Wang Haichao!"
When he mentioned the last name, Luo Chen almost ground his teeth.
A despicable traitor.
Even after parting ways, he was still like a vicious dog, making people sick.
As if he couldn't see Luo Chen's disgusted gaze, Wang Haichao laughed, "Your sweeping technique, what kind of spell is it? Twice in a row, you've countered my Water Dragon Entanglement."
Luo Chen coldly glanced at him without replying.
His gaze shifted to the other two.
"I can understand why Tu Shan would attack me; it's just the Qingyuan Miao Danfa after all."
"But Hu Hu, aren't you afraid of making enemies for the Huo family by doing this?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Wang Haichao and Tu Shan, changed slightly.
Generally speaking, Foundation Establishment Cultivators from clans rarely have conflicts with Loose Cultivators of the same stage.
Because the opponent is alone, if they don't kill them, there will be endless troubles.
Some with lower moral standards.
In the future, they won't target the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of that clan, but instead focus on killing the Qi Condensation Period Cultivators who venture out.
Who can defend against that? It won't take a hundred years for a large clan to be exhausted and severely weakened.
The threat in Luo Chen's words was evident! If Hu Hu was intimidated by him, then the two of them would be in an awkward situation.
However, Hu Hu's next words.
Instantly eased their worries.
Hu Hu tugged at the corners of his mouth, "If I kill you, won't there be no more enemies?"
That made sense!
"I won't waste words with them, let's end this quickly!"
Hu Hu roared, and immediately clenched his fists together.
On his left and right hands, there were two wrist guards, and when they collided, they emitted black and red attacks that resembled the might of a supreme force and killing intent.
And this attack was clearly directed at Wang Yuan.
Was he marking his opponent? Wang Yuan didn't even glance at the incoming attack but instead looked at Luo Chen.
He saw Luo Chen nodding at him.
"Don't worry, I'll quickly take care of Hu Hu and come to help you!"
Wang Yuan let out a low roar and transformed into a blood-colored tornado, rushing towards the attack without dodging or evading.
His speed was almost comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator's flight.
Hu Hu was taken aback and thought, when fighting a Body Cultivator, it's better to keep some distance.
As he hastily retreated, his hands continued to collide.
From the two wrist guards, beams of black and red light burst forth.
With each burst of light, Wang Yuan punched back.
One chasing, the other fleeing, they quickly fought their way deep into the stone forest.
This left only Luo Chen, Tu Shan, and Wang Haichao.
Luo Chen paid no attention to Wang Haichao's mocking gaze but instead looked down at the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship that had fallen into the stone forest.
Hundreds of Luo Tianhui Cultivators had already rushed out.
Welcoming them were thousands of Loose Cultivators from the Great River Gang.
The formation hummed, and the stone pillars began to arrange themselves.
"Min Longyu, these people are all yours. If you do well, Huo Gongzi will naturally reward you with a Foundation Establishment Pill."
Wang Haichao spoke casually.
Within the stone forest, Min Longyu grunted in affirmation, but his figure remained unseen.
At the same time, Sima Huiwang's sharp voice rang out.
"Luo Tianhui Cultivators, listen to my command."
"Sima Xian, Zhou Yuanli, lead the charge."
"Gu Caiyi, open a path out of the stone forest!"
Gu Caiyi as the main attacker? It sounded unbelievable.
However, when a three-meter-tall giant bear puppet ran in front of her, everything fell into place.
A puppet comparable to a Qi Condensation Period Grand Perfection! Obtained from the spoils of the Xiao Huan Mountain battle.
It was later rewarded to Gu Caiyi by Luo Chen and became the treasure of the Golden Hall.
At this moment, under Gu Caiyi's control, wherever it passed, no one could stand in its way.
Sima Xian and Zhou Yuanli, leading the Battle Hall and Enforcement Hall experts, closely followed, continuously bombarding the nearby Cultivators.
In the first moments of the battle.
Blood sprayed like rain, and wails filled the ground.
The momentum and ferocity of the Luo Tianhui Cultivators were astonishing.
Unfortunately, there were too many enemies, and this offensive might not last long.
Moreover, there was Min Longyu, the formation expert, watching from the sidelines.
Luo Chen's eyes flashed with brilliant light, scanning the stone forest in search of Min Longyu's position.
"Don't waste your energy."
Wang Haichao said, "To ambush you, Huo Gongzi borrowed the Huo family's supreme concealment formation. You won't be able to find Min Longyu."
"Moreover, instead of worrying about your subordinates, you should worry about yourself."
Luo Chen lifted his head and looked at the two people slowly flying towards him.
Wang Haichao, a third-layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator, was surrounded by a supreme water-type flying sword.
Having led a gang for many years, his methods were likely formidable.
Tu Shan, a first-layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator, held a yellowish-brown small seal, which was at least of supreme quality.
Luo Chen took a deep breath.
Just as he was about to speak, a gentle breeze brushed past his ear.
He glanced discreetly at a certain spot and then stared coldly at the two people ahead.
Luo Chen's body surged with spiritual energy, making his white robe billow.
He said coldly, "Are you so confident that you have me figured out?"
"I know you..."
Whoosh! As he spoke, the flying sword shot out.
"Your combat ability is strong, and I can't underestimate you."
Wang Haichao spoke while controlling the supreme flying sword to attack.
Facing the supreme flying sword, Luo Chen opened his mouth and spat out a sword orb.
The orb spun and transformed into hundreds of golden sword lights, continuously intercepting the flying sword.
And he himself retreated swiftly.
Extreme speed! A sudden burst!
"Hmm?" Wang Haichao was taken aback, "Is he running?"
Tu Shan was about to summon the grand seal, but he was also startled by this.
Just now, he seemed concerned about his subordinates and was ready to fight them to the death, but now he was running before the fight even started.
In the distance, a loud roar echoed.
"Don't let him escape, or my Huo family will be disgraced forever!"
It was Hu Hu! It seemed that he had the upper hand from the start of his battle with Wang Yuan.
He still had the energy to pay attention to this battlefield.
Wang Haichao and Tu Shan exchanged glances and nodded in understanding.
"He won't get away."
Tu Shan suddenly landed on the ground.
"Although his speed is fast, it's still within the Foundation Establishment stage. Watch my Earth Escape Technique."
The next moment, a yellowish light enveloped him.
Then, he dove into the depths of the earth.
A streak of spiritual light chased after Luo Chen at extreme speed.
From Wang Haichao's perspective, it was as if an earth dragon was charging and crashing underground.
"Five Elements Escape Technique..."
Muttering to himself, Wang Haichao also took a step forward, and the flying sword landed beneath his feet, carrying him in pursuit.
(End of Chapter)
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