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Chapter 405: The Battle of Luo Tian (Part 1)
Chapter 405: The Battle of Luo Tian (Part 1)
Cultivation!
For mortals, it is a mystical and wondrous term.
In their imagination, cultivators live a life free from worldly conflicts, sitting beneath lush trees all day, bathing in clear streams to cleanse themselves, leisurely watching the clouds gather and disperse in the sky, and quietly listening to the flowers bloom and fall in front of their gates.
Wherever their hearts desire, they can travel to the North Sea in the morning and Cangwu in the evening, visiting friends and seeking the Dao, living a carefree life.
However, in reality, whether in the immortal cultivation world or the mortal realm, where is there not a sea of bitterness?
Being in a larger sea of bitterness, there will surely be greater waves sweeping through!
Heavenly Wave Immortal City, this man-made land of spiritual cultivation, has gathered countless loose cultivators, and the resources they handle daily are innumerable.
The struggles here seem orderly, but in reality, they are far more dangerous than the remote market towns.
Especially during the decade-long period of the Immortal City's rotation, it is a concentrated time for conflicts to erupt.
Every ten years, countless small sects and factions that once flourished would scatter like clouds and disperse like foam, becoming insignificant ripples in the long river of history in the Immortal World.
No one pays attention, and no one cares.
But this time, the conflicts in Heavenly Wave Immortal City have indeed attracted the attention of everyone inside and outside the Immortal City and in the surrounding areas!
There's no other reason.
This is because the protagonist at the center of the conflict is none other than the Luo Tian Association!
The Luo Tian Association, established only thirty years ago, has been rooted in Heavenly Wave for less than twenty years!
Since this faction settled in Heavenly Wave, they initially kept a low profile, but gradually revealed their fierce fangs.
They are highly aggressive!
Whether in business competition or territorial expansion, they are always as fierce as fire.
They often suppress their opponents to the extreme.
Even more so, they have destroyed mountains and exterminated entire sects.
If they were just arrogant, it would be fine, but such nouveau riche behavior would inevitably lead to a fall.
However, the president of Luo Tian, Dan Chenzi, is a man of great talent and far-reaching vision.
From the very beginning, he had attached himself to the Heartless Immortal.
With the support of the Ice Fortress, as long as the Luo Tian Association doesn't provoke the vassals of the Nascent Soul Upper Sect, ordinary people have no way to deal with them.
Moreover, Dan Chenzi also possesses an unparalleled pill refining technique.
With this, the Luo Tian Association has gained a large number of allies, and even the future pavilion master of Qingdan Valley, Tao Daodi, holds him in high regard.
It can be said that as long as the Luo Tian Association doesn't do anything foolish, they will continue to develop smoothly and without hindrance until Dan Chenzi's sitting transformation or demise.
This is what everyone thinks of them.
However, the world is always full of unpredictability.
Dan Chenzi actually killed a Golden Core Elder of the Flame Alliance on the Thunder Mountain battlefield, transcending his cultivation level! Even though the Flame Alliance and the Ice Fortress claimed that Di Wan Yun was just unlucky, accidentally triggering the mechanism of the Divine Transformation Ruins, and was struck by countless layers of thunderclouds, leading to his fall.
But the people of the world are not fools.
Other sects further spread the news of his death at the hands of Luo Chen's schemes, making it known to all.
As a result, the Flame Alliance naturally wouldn't let it go and developed a grudge against Dan Chenzi!
Over the years, Dan Chenzi has disappeared without a trace.
The Flame Alliance's anger had nowhere to vent, so the Luo Tian Association naturally became the best target for their frustration.
It's not easy to bully the weak when you're strong, as it can damage your reputation and give the Ice Fortress a handle to manipulate.
But as a major sect in forging artifacts, the Flame Alliance is no less wealthy than Qingdan Valley, and their vassals are as numerous as fish in the river.
With just a little information, there are plenty of people willing to cause trouble for the Luo Tian Association.
Moreover, there's the bait of the Core Formation secret technique!
After years of brewing, an anti-Luo Tian Alliance has already taken shape.
Dragon Backbone Ridge!
This is a massive ridge formed by the rolling of the earth dragon.
Occasionally, geothermal vents erupt, creating a natural spiritual vein.
Even though the Zheng family no longer has the prosperity of its early days when it had False Core Realm cultivators, in recent years, it has still maintained its strength with three Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Ordinary factions dare not provoke them.
After the death of the Zheng family's ancestor, Zheng Tianfang, on the Thunder Mountain battlefield, the decline of the Zheng family was inevitable.
But in recent years, the Zheng family has produced a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
These cultivators not only possess high cultivation levels but also exude a fierce aura.
Those with insight can easily tell that these people must be the strong survivors of the Thunder Mountain battlefield, known as the Jade Cauldron Meat Grinder.
Because of these people, Dragon Backbone Ridge not only didn't weaken but has become even more prosperous in recent years.
It has become the third-largest force in the Heavenly Wave Immortal City, only behind the Iron Sword Hall and the Luo Tian Association!
And today.
The Zheng family of Dragon Backbone Ridge welcomed a large number of guests.
Wei Bufan from Dusty Mountain, the head of the Eternal Stay Canyon's Chang family, the sect master of Transformation Gate, the patriarch of the Black Panther Mountain Shen family...
Under the hospitality of the Zheng family's patriarch, Zheng Kexian, these people gathered together, chatting noisily.
"That Luo Chen didn't ask for right or wrong and killed our Dusty Mountain's great elder, Veto Wei. I, Wei Bufan, remember this grudge and dare not forget it day or night!"
Wei Bufan, filled with righteous indignation, banged on the table as he recounted Luo Chen's crimes.
"If it was just that, it would be fine. But he also relied on the support of the Ice Fortress to oppress us and force our Wei family to bow down."
"Fellow cultivators, have you ever seen such a shameless person in your life?"
The head of the Eternal Stay Canyon's Chang family, sitting nearby, frowned and shook his head.
"Luo Chen is indeed the most shameless. How can there be a reason to kill someone and then force them to bow down?"
Wei Bufan sighed bitterly, "It's not just bowing down, he even demanded a huge compensation, saying that our Dusty Mountain disrespected him first. He even threatened to personally come to our Dusty Mountain if we didn't apologize and compensate."
"At that time, my cultivation was low, only at the third level of Foundation Establishment. I had no choice but to compromise."
"But this time, I'm not going to endure it anymore!"
As he finished speaking, a voice filled with anger echoed through the hall.
"Fellow Daoist Wei speaks the truth. The Luo Tian Association cultivators have indeed gone too far!"
Everyone followed the sound, and to their surprise, it was a small old man.
His face was pale, and he looked as if his vitality had been drained.
They recognized this person; it was Shen Gongyi from Black Panther Mountain.
On his pale face, there was an unusual flush of redness.
"When cultivators clash, it should be a matter of drawing a line and stopping. Years ago, my friend Danyuan Zi went to pay his respects to his friend Jinhuang Li. But he was ambushed by Luo Chen, who manipulated Jinhuang Li's soul and killed him."
"If it had just ended there, it might have been tolerable. But they claimed that the Danyuan Sect coveted the Li family's resources. They even wanted to take revenge for the Li family, attacking and killing members of the Danyuan Sect."
"In reality, isn't it just because they had their eyes on the Danyuan Sect's resources related to pill concocting?"
"The Li family's cultivators even sided with the enemy, mistaking the villain for their father, and joined the Luo Tian Association, which is also a Foundation Establishment sect."
The crowd listened to his words, knowing that today's gathering was just an excuse to find a reason to go to war.
But seeing him distort the truth like this, they still couldn't help but be shocked.
Was Danyuan Zi just paying his respects to his friend?
Shen Gongyi might have also realized that his argument was unreasonable, so he quickly changed the topic.
"Danyuan Zi was my friend. I couldn't save him, but I uphold the belief of justice and righteousness. I must protect the legacy of my friend's sect."
"I originally wanted to negotiate with the Luo Tian Association and plead for the survival of the Danyuan Sect."
"Who would have thought that a cultivator named Wang Yuan would be so unreasonable? While I was earnestly trying to mediate, he took the opportunity to ambush me, an elder like me."
"Many years have passed, and I still haven't been able to advance to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, all because of Wang Yuan."
"This grudge, whether it's for Danyuan Zi or for myself, is something I must avenge!"
The crowd's faces twitched.
Ambush?
They remembered that he had been defeated in a fair fight.
Moreover, with Wang Yuan's skill, would he need to ambush an old man like him? However, since they were on the same side, no one wanted to expose the untruths in his words.
Instead, the old sect master of Transformation Gate stroked his white beard and agreed, "Wang Yuan, according to rumors, is a bloodthirsty demon who roams and kills on the Thunder Mountain battlefield. His shamelessness and bloodlust are no less than Luo Chen's."
"It's said that the two of them have an extremely close relationship, like brothers."
"Now it seems they are indeed birds of a feather."
Upon hearing the name Blood Demon King, the crowd's expressions changed slightly.
He was indeed a formidable opponent!
On the Thunder Mountain battlefield, countless cultivators had died at the hands of the Blood Demon, and it was said that their deaths were extremely tragic, with even their essence blood devoured.
Although no one knew why the Four Sects Alliance didn't pursue this person after the war,
His abilities were indeed beyond what this group of mostly middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could handle.
For a moment, the tense atmosphere in the hall froze.
Wei Bufan couldn't help but speak up, "I despise Wang Yuan's actions, but there's no doubt that he is strong. Who will deal with him when the time comes?"
The old sect master of Transformation Gate also worried, "Wang Yuan is one thing, but the most crucial is the protective array of Rainbow Peak! I once secretly observed the terrain of Rainbow Peak, and it was clearly deliberately adjusted and arranged. If we make a move, how will we break through that protective array?"
Ten years ago, the Luo Tian Association's protective array had already flashed with brilliance for a moment.
It effortlessly eliminated two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Geng family!
After so many years, the array master of Luo Tian Association, Min Longyu, had become even more skilled in his cultivation. He had even earned the title of Thunder Array Master on the Thunder Mountain battlefield.
This was a title recognized by both the Four Sects Alliance and the Sword Sect!
Under his leadership, the Luo Tian Association could be described as an impenetrable fortress.
Shen Gongyi's eyes flashed, "The Zheng family has many experts, so we shouldn't have to worry about these matters, right?"
Just as they were discussing, footsteps could be heard from outside.
Soon after, a hearty laughter echoed.
The crowd followed the sound and saw Zheng Kexian accompanying a one-eyed cultivator and a scholar with a green silk scarf around his waist and a sword at his side.
The three of them walked and chatted happily.
The hearty laughter came from the one-eyed cultivator.
Looking at him, the crowd couldn't help but be stunned.
Xiahou Kun!
A late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator with unfathomable strength.
Over the past few years, he had led the Silver Canyon Xiahou family in a fierce rivalry with the Luo family of Vengeful Ghost Workshop.
Even the master of the Luo family, Luo Feng, had personally intervened but was repelled by Xiahou Kun.
His strength was renowned for its ferocity!
At this moment, his smile carried a hint of solemnity.
"With you leading the Iron Sword Hall, Fellow Daoist Zhou, there's no doubt we can take down the Luo Tian Association in one fell swoop!"
Unconsciously, everyone's gaze turned to the scholar with the green silk scarf and sword.
The man smiled slightly.
"Fellow Daoist Xiahou, you flatter me."
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Zheng Family Head, aren't you going to introduce this fellow Daoist?"
Just as Zheng Kexian, the host, was about to speak, but the middle-aged scholar opened his folding fan, interrupting him.
He put away the fan and his gaze swept across the hall, landing on the numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators. His brows furrowed slightly, but he maintained sufficient courtesy.
"Allow me to introduce myself."
"My humble self is Zhou Jian-song, from the Medicine King Domain. Some fellow Daoists have been kind enough to bestow upon me the title of Pine Wind Zi."
"Although I've been in Heavenly Wave for several years, I haven't had the pleasure of drinking and chatting with fellow Daoists. Today, upon meeting you, I see that this place is indeed filled with talented individuals!"
They didn't know the name Zhou Jian-song.
But the name of Pine Wind Zi was well-known to everyone like thunder in their ears!
The reason was simple: it was he who took charge of rebuilding the Iron Sword Hall and became the new sect leader.
Under his management, he aggressively recruited both local and outsider Loose Cultivators. In just a few short years, he brought the declining Iron Sword Hall back to its peak.
In fact, the Iron Sword Hall now was far stronger than when Zuo Song was in charge, surpassing it by several times.
The Iron Sword Hall now had the Flame Alliance as its backing, and within its ranks were three Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivators!
The number of Foundation Establishment early-stage and mid-stage cultivators exceeded ten.
Its influence rivaled that of the Luo Tian Association!
Its strength was formidable, drawing attention from all sides!
Therefore, even though he was an outsider and had taken over the Iron Sword Hall, the Immortal Cultivators of Heavenly Wave Immortal City did not dare to offend him.
For a moment, the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the hall warmly greeted him.
Although Pine Wind Zi didn't think much of these low-ranking Foundation Establishment cultivators in his heart, he put on a good show.
"With so many fellow Daoists assisting, the arrogant and tyrannical Luo Tian Association is nothing to fear!"
"Pine Wind Zi, you are right. This is a case of those who follow the right path having many helpers, and those who stray from it having few. The Luo Tian Association must be destroyed!"
"In this battle, my Constant Stream Canyon will spare no effort!"
"Me too, Dusty Mountain!"
Pine Wind Zi listened to their pledges with a smile.
In his heart, however, he was estimating the strength comparison between the two sides.
The Luo Tian Association had around ten Foundation Establishment cultivators. In recent years, a few more had joined, but they were only newly entered Foundation Establishment, not much of a threat.
The ones who needed special attention were Heavenly Summit Master Chu Kui, Blood Demon King, and Xu Zhenren.
The first two had impressive combat records.
Xu Zhenren, though only at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, could control over a thousand Snatching Feather Eagles from Crimson Cloud Peak, posing a threat comparable to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!
Additionally, there was Thunder Array Master Min Longyu!
The defenders had the advantage of terrain.
With the control of the great array, even a ninth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator like himself would not dare to underestimate them.
On his side, however:
These scattered small forces, when combined, could muster around ten Foundation Establishment cultivators.
The Zheng Family had seven Foundation Establishment cultivators internally.
The Iron Sword Hall had become the strongest force, with three late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators and ten early to mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.
(End of Chapter)
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