Chapter 57: Move! The Tiger Has Climbed the Mountain
Chapter 57: Move! The Tiger Has Climbed the Mountain
"The news is true. That alchemist is from Central State and has a Finger Profound Realm cultivation. It's said he offended a powerful figure in Central State, and his family's resources were stripped bare. Now he's short on Essence Stones, so..."
"One of my good friends had good luck and managed to purchase an Eighth Stage Celestial Pill from him. He was short on Essence Stones and even borrowed some from me, so I can vouch for this matter."
"My friend told me that the alchemist personally admitted that the Peach Blossom Sect bought two Fifth Rank Zenith Pills from him, and there is even an Essence Stone Shadow as proof!"
"From what you're saying, the news is indeed true. Jiang Tao must have at least one Zenith Pill left in his possession."
The so-called Essence Stone Shadow is essentially a special small array formation carved onto an Essence Stone. Once activated, it can record the events around it in the form of an image.
It can then be replayed as a virtual image.
It's like a 'camcorder' in the world of immortals and martial arts.
After thorough investigation and confirmation by those with a vested interest, they all believed the news to be true.
As a result, many scattered cultivators couldn't sit still anymore.
The bold live, the timid die.
In a world where strength is paramount, the weak are preyed upon by the strong, and the jungle law is evident everywhere, morality? To most people, it's a joke.
Everything is false! The only reality is enhancing one's own strength.
Thus...
Nighttime Journey.
Late Night, the atmosphere outside the Peach Blossom Sect was exceptionally tense.
However...
They could all sense that others were hiding in various places, so most were unwilling to make the first move.
To strike first, one would not only face the entire Peach Blossom Sect but also the threats from other ill-intentioned individuals. This first move was not so easy to make.
But as time passed, they grew increasingly anxious.
No one knew if Jiang Tao had succeeded or failed after taking the first pill.
If he failed, would he take the second one?
The longer they delayed, the more likely it was that they would gain nothing.
"Hmph!"
At that moment, a Finger Profound Realm middle-aged man stepped out from his hiding place, approaching the Peach Blossom Sect. His divine sense swept over the area, intimidating everyone.
"Since none of you are willing to make the first move, I will!"
"I am not afraid, but you should not think of sneaking attacks behind my back. If I do not die, I will do nothing from now on and will fight you to the death!"
Upon hearing this, many people sneered.
Threats?
What a joke.
So naive, it's foolish.
They secretly ridiculed but did not speak out.
If not for such 'fools,' who would make the first move?!
However...
Someone was about to move, and they all focused their attention, secretly enhancing their cultivation, ready to act at any moment.
"Who is it?!"
The Peach Blossom Sect's guard disciples saw someone approaching and quickly shouted, their faces particularly alert.
They were not overly panicked.
After all, the Peach Blossom Sect was indeed a major sect in the area, and their Sect Protection Array was not weak. Just one person wasn't enough to cause too much alarm.
"Ants, nothing more."
The muscular man stopped a hundred meters away from the Sect Protection Array, his expression cold and proud. The aura of a Fifth Stage powerhouse erupted at that moment: "If you know what's good for you, hand over the Zenith Pill. Otherwise, I will slaughter your Peach Blossom Sect."
"What?!"
The two guard disciples were greatly startled: "Enemy attack!!"
"Shut up, you're looking for death!"
The muscular man coldly snorted and immediately attacked.
Boom!
He swung his fist, the punch as heavy as a mountain, smashing into the Peach Blossom Sect's Sect Protection Array.
In an instant, loud shouts echoed from the various Spirit Mountains of the Peach Blossom Sect, and beams of light shot through the air...
Seeing this, the muscular man did not stop his attack and continued to strike the array, causing it to tremble violently.
"It's a Fifth Stage powerhouse!"
The elders arrived, their faces changing, but they could not afford to retreat. Elder Zhou stepped forward and sternly said, "Senior, what grudge do you have with our Peach Blossom Sect that you would attack us?"
"Hmph, nonsense!" The burly man sneered. "Tell your Sect Master to get out here!"
"Our Sect Master is currently in seclusion..."
The burly man was taken aback for a moment, not expecting such a response. But he quickly recovered, his face contorting into a sinister smile. "So, the news is true. Open the gates!"
His actions became even more violent.
"You're going too far!"
The Peach Blossom Sect elders were baffled, but they couldn't understand his intentions. Was he taking advantage of his strength to do as he pleased? Just watch how capable you are!
"Elders, let's join forces and work with the Sect Protection Array to drive this fellow away!"
Dozens of Cavern Realm elders, some stronger than others, combined their power. Along with the counterattack from the Sect Protection Array, for a moment, the sky was filled with dazzling light, blinding to look at!
Amidst the booming sounds, screams echoed.
After several rounds of intense fighting, the burly man was injured, blood flowing from his mouth and nose, his expression miserable.
"Hmm?"
The Peach Blossom Sect elders were stunned. Was he this weak? They soon rejoiced.
Elder Zhou couldn't help but sneer, "So, he's just entered the Fifth Realm, and his cultivation is still unstable. That's all. And he dares to come to our Peach Blossom Sect and cause trouble?"
"Scram, or die!"
The burly man's face turned pale, then green, "Fine, fine, our mountains are high and our rivers long. We'll meet again someday!"
He fled in disarray.
But at this moment, the scattered cultivators with ulterior motives couldn't sit still.
The Peach Blossom Sect, actually had some strength?
Moreover, Jiang Tao was in seclusion!
If they didn't take action soon, they might truly lose their chance.
Divine thoughts intertwined.
"Everyone, if we don't act now, we might completely lose our chance."
"The Peach Blossom Sect's array isn't weak, and they have many elders. In my opinion, it's better if we join forces."
"Yes, let's act together. First, break the array, then eliminate these elders. As for the Finger Profound Pill..."
"Good!"
"Attack!"
"Kill!"
A group of Finger Profound Realm cultivators suddenly charged out. Although they were only at the first and second levels, their strength lay in numbers, with over ten of them.
They suddenly erupted, catching the Peach Blossom Sect elders, who were still in a state of excitement, off guard.
"Not good, a strong enemy invades!"
"Retreat!"
"Quickly, seek aid from the Golden Eagle Sect and the Eight Swords Sect!"
Boom!
Before their words could finish, the first wave of attacks had already arrived, causing the Sect Protection Array to shake violently, on the verge of collapse.
Bang, bang, bang...
Countless Essence Stones, the foundation of the array, shattered.
"Quick, quick, boost the array!"
The Peach Blossom Sect elders were shocked, immediately using their bodies to support the Sect Protection Array. But still, they couldn't withstand the assault!
In the second wave of attacks, they all coughed up blood, and the array shattered.
Subsequently...
Like wolves among sheep, the slaughter began!
It was at this moment that a teleportation array's unique silver light shone in the distance, followed by elders from the Golden Eagle Sect and the Eight Swords Sect.
"There's more help?"
"Hmph, we've heard they've already formed an alliance. Let's kill them all!"
"Wipe out these three sects. Even if we can't get the Finger Profound Pill, their sect treasuries, and the wealth of these elders, will be enough for us to make a fortune..."
Each with their own ulterior motives, though they were competitors, their ultimate goal was the same.
Hence, they briefly joined forces.
In an instant, the elders of the three sects were knocked down.
The strong cultivators from the Golden Eagle Sect and the Eight Swords Sect hadn't even understood the situation when they were bombarded and killed one after another. We've been waiting for this opportunity."
Boom, boom, boom...
The Golden Eagle Sect and the Eight Swords Sect elders hadn't even grasped the situation when they were overwhelmed by a series of attacks, losing their lives one after another. The Peach Blossom Sect quickly fell, its demise hastening.
At the same time, the burly man who had taken the first action had already quietly left, restoring his original appearance.
Su Xinghai!
As for his injuries, they were, of course, fake.
Subsequently, he circled back and returned, watching the great battle within the Peach Blossom Sect from a distance, and contacted Lin Fan: "Sect Master, the tiger... has climbed the mountain."
(End of Chapter)
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