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Chapter 232: Forcing the Retreat of the Five Foundation Establishment Cultivators
Chapter 232: Forcing the Retreat of the Five Foundation Establishment Cultivators
Amidst the crowd's attention, a loud boom reverberated.
Cao Wanchun was blasted towards the mountain wall, emitting a fierce roaring sound.
His expression was one of terror, but his eyes were completely bloodshot.
"Damn it!"
"I'll kill you!"
With a furious roar, he manipulated his flying sword, shooting towards Luo Chen like an arrow.
Luo Chen coldly observed the scene, his hands clasped behind his back, motionless.
The next moment, a large, thick hand appeared beside him, firmly grasping the flying sword.
The sword body continued to tremble violently, as if unwilling to be controlled.
The owner of the large hand, dressed in black, nodded at Luo Chen and then transformed into a blood-colored cyclone, rushing straight towards Cao Wanchun.
"You dare break your promise, you defeated opponent!"
"You! You've chosen the path of death!"
Amidst Cao Wanchun's terror, the blood-colored cyclone suddenly slammed into his body.
The enormous hand, like cutting through metal and jade, pierced through layers of defense and grabbed his neck.
Crack!
Without any hesitation.
Wang Yuan snapped Cao Wanchun's neck and lifted his body, turning around.
"Chairman, this petty follower has been eliminated."
In full view of the crowd.
A Foundation Establishment Cultivator was dead!
Like a dead dog, his neck was snapped and his body was held up.
At this moment, the crowd fell silent, as if chilled by the winter wind.
Everyone watched this scene, speechless.
That black-robed cultivator was so powerful.
Grabbing the flying sword with his bare hands, his movements were like a cyclone.
Killing a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was like slaughtering a chicken or dog.
However, following the black-robed cultivator's gaze, everyone looked up at the figure high in the sky with fear.
The master of Luo Tianhui - Luo Chen! This person was the strongest.
With just one move, he severely injured three same-rank cultivators.
What kind of existence was this?
Perhaps, only those on the Debate Platform's Heaven's Pride List, those who looked down on their peers and had never tasted defeat, could compare to him!
At this moment, the crowd finally understood.
No wonder Luo Chen was so arrogant, treating the three same-rank cultivators like insignificant targets.
He had the confidence to be disdainful and the strength to be indifferent.
Suddenly, a heavy cough echoed.
The crowd followed the sound and saw Bian Zhong supporting his Dao companion, trembling as they flew towards Luo Chen.
Not escaping? Instead, they were approaching. What was the reason?
Didn't they see Luo Chen's subordinate killing someone in a sudden outburst?
Under the crowd's gaze, Bian Zhong revealed a bitter smile.
"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for sparing our lives!"
The crowd was stunned.
Even after being beaten up like this, they were still spared?
Only Bian Zhong was sincere.
The previous spell from the opponent, although extremely powerful, he could sense that the opponent had still held back a bit.
Especially after severely injuring the three, the opponent did not pursue further.
In that situation, if the opponent had attacked, the three would have had no chance to fight back.
At least one or two of them would have died.
Luo Chen calmly said, "One move is all it takes."
Bian Zhong was taken aback, looking at Luo Chen, and suddenly realized that the disdain and contempt in his eyes from the beginning were gone.
He bowed deeply.
"Since we have lost, my wife and I have no reason to linger."
"Farewell!"
Luo Chen glanced at the two calmly, "Until we meet again!"
Bian Zhong shook his head with a bitter smile, leading the injured Lu Xiaoyan towards a direction.
At this moment, with injuries on their bodies, if they attracted attention outside, they might invite others' covetousness.
It was better to find a friend and ask for some protection.
As he watched the two leave, Luo Chen withdrew his gaze.
"The time for an incense stick has arrived!"
As he spoke, streaks of flight lights instantly shot out from the Langqi Flying Boat, rushing towards Crimson Peak.
Soon, cries of agony filled the air.
Those were the ones who lingered, hoping for a lucky escape.
The cries ceased, and the Langqi Flying Boat slowly started, heading towards the middle of Crimson Peak.
Wherever it passed, cultivators moved aside, not daring to obstruct even slightly.
In Green Mist Valley, a large number of cultivators emerged, trembling.
Two Qi Condensation Cultivators stood outside the valley, gazing up at the towering peak.
"This person is too strong!"
"His subordinate is also formidable. I'm afraid we'll need more than one Foundation Establishment Cultivator from each of our families."
"Let's report the situation first!"
"Yes, I'll notify our clan immediately."
Without hesitation, the two personally went to inform their respective backers.
...
A dull sound echoed.
A massive flying vessel slowly came to a stop on a large platform halfway up the mountain.
Min Longyu stepped out, his eyes red as he witnessed this scene.
The unworthy descendant of the Min Clan, Min Longyu, had returned.
And in such a manner! A figure appeared before him, and Min Longyu quickly bowed.
"Chairman!"
"No need for formalities."
Luo Chen waved his hand, holding the white jade folding fan that Qin Liangchen had given him, and said leisurely, "How does it feel to be home?"
Min Longyu opened his mouth, choking back tears, struggling to speak.
After a long while, he finally managed to say, "Longyu never imagined returning home in such a manner. Thank you, Chairman, for your great kindness. I am forever grateful!"
"Let's not mention death."
"Luo Chen gazed at the mist-shrouded mountain peak and said, "Although you didn't return under the name of the Min Clan, the Luo Tianhui can still be considered your new home. Since this is the case, you should treat this Crimson Peak well from now on!"
"I have a task for you."
Min Longyu clasped his hands together and said, "Please give me the order, Chairman!"
"Take some people to investigate various areas of Crimson Peak. Within a month, I want to see a brand-new Mountain Defense Array! If you lack Spirit Stones or materials, go find Sima Huiwang. If you need more people, find Mu Ran Qinglian; they will fully assist you."
"It won't take a month!"
Min Longyu confidently said, "I've memorized the terrain of Crimson Peak since I was young, and I've thoroughly studied the Min Clan's Grand Array. With sufficient materials, give me half a month, and I can set up a rough version of it."
The Min Clan's Grand Array?
Luo Chen glanced at him and nodded in satisfaction.
"Then go!"
Min Longyu, having received his task, immediately left in excitement.
Seeing his haste, it seemed he didn't want to delay at all.
Luo Chen was also looking forward to the array he would set up.
From Shi Lan, he knew just how impressive the Min Clan's Grand Array was! It had withstood a siege from enemies several times their number for an entire year.
If not for the Min Clan's supplies running out and their foundation unable to support them, they could have held out even longer.
Min Longyu's current proficiency in array formation was also related to his early research on that second-tier Grand Array.
"Although it's a second-tier array, it's comparable to a third-tier one."
"With this array's protection, as long as no Golden Core cultivators emerge, the Luo Tianhui will be invincible!"
Luo Chen muttered to himself and then started climbing the mountain.
...
In the mountains, Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin strolled along.
They walked on a mountain path made of stones, surrounded by towering pine trees, creating a serene and lush atmosphere.
Green Oak Woods and golden Golden Phoenix Trees dotted the landscape, enhancing the mountain's beauty as if it were a heavenly realm.
Down the mountain, there were vast stretches of Fire Maple trees, spreading like clouds.
"Sigh..."
"Why the sigh, Fellow Daoist Li?"
Li Yixuan stopped and looked at the cave filled with abundant spiritual energy.
"I sigh because Luo Chen and I both come from Da He Fang. In a strange new place, one should tread carefully. But he acts boldly and effortlessly, easily securing a cultivation Spirit Land for the Luo Tianhui."
"Luo Chen is indeed extraordinary," Nan Gong Jin said.
Li Yixuan shook his head, "It's not just extraordinary. Do you know how much the annual rent for this Crimson Peak is?"
Nan Gong Jin looked at him curiously.
He had been healing in the cave mansion during this time and hadn't paid much attention to the outside world.
"Before, to settle my Li Clan members, I inquired extensively in the Bing Lan Palace. As a result, I learned about many Spirit Lands in the vicinity of Tian Lan City."
"Those Spirit Lands often cost several thousand Spirit Stones per year, which is shockingly expensive."
Li Yixuan paused and looked at the green stone slabs under his feet.
"This Crimson Peak is among the best. The annual rent alone is fifteen thousand Inferior Spirit Stones."
"That much?"
"Yes, and it's a ten-year lease!"
Nan Gong Jin took a deep breath.
He shook his head repeatedly, "Unbelievable, Luo Chen is indeed very generous!"
"Indeed, he even bought a new large Flying Vessel, and its grade..."
His voice trailed off.
Li Yixuan smiled bitterly, "I don't know where my Li Clan should go from here."
Nan Gong Jin comforted him, "Don't worry too much, everything will get better."
Will things get better? Li Yixuan didn't know the answer.
She only knew that since leaving Da He Fang, she had always felt inadequate.
It seemed like everything was beyond her control.
Just as the two were talking, a telepathic message reached their ears.
At the same time, a loud and rough shout came from outside the mountain.
"Shen Gong Sect's Fei Changqiu, here to pay respects to the mountain!"
Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin exchanged glances, their faces slightly changing.
They understood why Luo Chen hadn't let them take action before.
Now, it was their turn to show their strength.
...
"Geng Clan's Geng Lie and Geng Shuzhen, here to pay respects to the mountain!"
Outside Crimson Peak, a large group of cultivators had gathered again.
Unlike before, this time, the Luo Tianhui was the defending party.
Luo Chen stepped forward, his gaze cold as he stared at the opponents.
Three Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Divine Craft Sect.
Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Geng Clan.
All at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, they formed a formidable force when united.
But Luo Chen merely laughed coldly.
"How do you plan to proceed?"
Fei Changqiu frowned and looked at Luo Chen.
Facing five Foundation Establishment Cultivators alone, he was still this calm?
Thinking of Luo Chen's subordinate, who was comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in strength... he shouldn't have this much confidence!
Fei Changqiu composed himself and was about to speak when an angry voice came from behind.
"How do you plan to proceed?"
"Kid, this Crimson Peak is not a place you can touch. If you know what's good for you, take your old, weak, and disabled and get out of here."
Fei Changqiu looked at Lu Rong in confusion.
He didn't understand why Lu Rong was so angry.
Luo Chen glanced at Lu Rong and scoffed, "Did you sweep the ground? Your words are so dirty."
"You!"
"Quiet!"
Fei Changqiu interrupted Lu Rong, his voice calm. "Fellow Daoist Luo Chen, right? This Crimson Peak is indeed not something you should easily lay claim to. It's a place where our Divine Craft Sect and the Geng Family have investments. Your forceful occupation is somewhat unethical."
"Ethics?" Luo Chen gave a cold laugh. "Why don't you tell the Bing Lan Palace cultivators? I paid good money to rent this place."
"Moreover, you've been freeloading here for years without paying the required spirit stones to the Heavenly Wave Immortal City."
"If I were to report this..." Fei Changqiu's expression changed slightly, and he immediately scolded, "How dare you!"
"What's there to fear?"
Fei Changqiu's eyes narrowed, emitting a dangerous glow as he stared at Luo Chen.
Behind him, Lu Rong and another Foundation Establishment Cultivator were ready to strike.
"Do you know that once you rent a Spirit Land, you're responsible for its safety? Even the Law Enforcement Team of the Heavenly Wave Immortal City won't interfere."
"Threatening me?" Luo Chen smirked, revealing a row of white teeth.
He slightly raised his hand.
The next moment, two powerful waves of Foundation Establishment Stage spiritual energy surged from Crimson Peak.
A black figure, striding with determination, fearlessly approached and stood behind Luo Chen.
Fei Changqiu's face changed dramatically.
The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Geng Family also showed slight changes in their expressions.
Weren't there supposed to be only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator?
How did it suddenly become three?
Moreover, the black-clad cultivator's piercing gaze also posed a significant threat to them.
Lu Rong's expression shifted, and he sent a telepathic message.
"Hall Master, those two Foundation Establishment Cultivators are probably here with Luo Chen to the Heavenly Wave Immortal City."
Fei Changqiu frowned, wondering if this meant they would stand together.
He took a deep breath and looked at Luo Chen.
"Do we really have to do this?"
"You can try. Our Luo Tianhui doesn't seek trouble, but we're not afraid of it either!"
Fei Changqiu hesitated.
According to the intelligence, Luo Chen had single-handedly fought against three Foundation Establishment Cultivators before.
Although his cultivation base was slightly higher, he knew he couldn't match that level.
If they really fought...
It's not worth it!
"Forget it. Do as you wish!"
Fei Changqiu shook his head and turned to leave.
Lu Rong was extremely reluctant, but as the Divine Craft Sect revered Fei Changqiu, he dared not overstep his boundaries.
With a resentful glance at Luo Chen, he also left.
At this moment, only the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Geng Family remained.
Luo Chen's gaze shifted to them.
"Fellow Daoists, are you planning to visit the peak?"
Geng Lie gave Luo Chen a deep look and, without saying a word, turned and left.
A potential conflict was averted with a few words, disappearing without a trace.
This scene left the surrounding loose cultivators feeling disappointed.
Where was the promised Foundation Establishment battle?
They were still waiting to pick up some bargains.
As they watched the figures of the few people disappearing into the distance, Wang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief.
He turned to look and saw Luo Chen with a calm expression, as if everything had been within his expectations.
"Ever since I came to the Heavenly Wave Immortal City, Foundation Establishment Cultivators have become so common, you can find them everywhere."
Wang Yuan sighed.
Luo Chen's sharp gaze swept over a hundred li in all directions, and wherever it passed, loose cultivators felt a chilling sensation, quickly fleeing.
Luo Chen said indifferently, "After all, this isn't a small place like Da He Fang. It's understandable to have more Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
"But aren't you afraid of offending these people?" Wang Yuan asked curiously.
"Are you afraid?" Luo Chen countered.
Wang Yuan shook his head. "I'm not afraid, but pointless conflicts are meaningless."
After a pause, he also felt a sense of urgency.
"Luo Chen, what about Huo Hu..."
Whoosh! Luo Chen suddenly turned around and stared at Wang Yuan.
"Not yet!"
He knew what Wang Yuan was thinking.
The other party had been stuck at the peak of Qi Condensation Stage for many years.
Advancing to Foundation Establishment through conventional means was impossible.
Only by using the Blood Slaughter Spirit Seizing Array to devour those who had just reached Foundation Establishment could he have a chance to break through.
Huo Hu perfectly met this condition.
But no!
The threat from Huo Quan still lingered like a thorn in his back.
Huo Hu was their only means to restrain the other party.
Wang Yuan frowned, understanding Luo Chen's intention, but with such a juicy opportunity dangling before them.
Even with his firm willpower, the temptation of breaking through and extending his lifespan was hard to resist.
"Haven't you been improving the Blood Slaughter Spirit Seizing Array?"
"Now that the sect has a new array master, Min Longyu, why not seek his guidance?"
Wang Yuan was taken aback, and then his eyes lit up, a glint of understanding flashing in them.
That's right!
His array mastery was too low. If he could learn something from Min Longyu.
Perhaps, when it was time to advance to Foundation Establishment, it might be easier.
Luo Chen said leisurely, "You can give the original array of the Blood Slaughter Spirit Seizing Array, the Divine Craft Spirit Seizing Array, to Min Longyu. If he can master it, our Luo Tianhui's strength may greatly increase!"
(End of Chapter)
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